How can you improve your situational awareness? A self-protection advocate, author , self-defense coach and member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame, today’s guest Tim Larkin has over two decades of experience teaching clients how to protect their own safety. On today’s show, he’ll be drawing on his experience in the military and as a self-defense coach to explain how improving our situational awareness will benefit our safety and our brains. In this conversation, we talk about how situational awar...
Nov 11, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you build mental muscle? Many of you are likely doing regular physical exercise, but have you worked on your mental fitness lately? You want your physical muscles to be strong, flexible, energized, and pliable, but do you want the same for the most important “muscle” in your body—the mind? You can achieve optimal mental fitness through practice. The same “use it or lose it” principle that applies to your body also applies to your mind. To grow, build resilience, and focus, your brain requ...
Nov 05, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you improve and enhance your willpower and discipline? A Hindu priest, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and a former monk of 10 years, today’s guest Dandapani has years of experience helping entrepreneurs and global companies to further their missions. If you have something you want to start doing consistently, like reading or going to the gym, this show is for you. In today’s conversation, we talk about what willpower and discipline really mean, and how you can use them to change your outlook ...
Oct 28, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you learn faster by going slower? That may sound like a contradiction, but we’re going to be talking about this key component to learning in this episode. This topic is also important because, to truly learn something, you have it go through it step-by-step and be patient with yourself. We enjoy bringing knowledge from a lot of different aspects of life, and this is one of them. We have Tim Larkin joining us today to talk about this topic of going slow to learn fast. What makes him intere...
Oct 21, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Optimal cognitive performance starts with looking after your physical health. If you are looking to increase your mental energy, think clearly, and optimize the health of your brain, today’s show is for you. We will give you usable tips to sleep better, help you choose the best foods for your brain, and understand why the neurochemistry of happiness is important for your brain function. We have 3 guest experts with us to share their top strategies and tools for boosting your brain health. You ca...
Oct 14, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you concentrate? If you feel like you are constantly struggling to concentrate and struggling to tame your ‘monkey mind’, this show is for you. A Hindu priest, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and a former monk of 10 years, today’s guest Dandapani has years of experience helping entrepreneurs and global companies to further their missions. In today’s conversation, we talk about how to practice concentration, and how training concentration can change your enjoyment of life. We’ll give you some q...
Oct 07, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you use your body to communicate and influence people? Can you use your body to influence yourself? An accomplished manual therapist, author , podcast host , and movement coach, today’s guest Aaron Alexander has over a decade of experience coaching clients from Olympic athletes to Hollywood actors to improve their health and streamline their daily movements. On today’s show, he’ll be exploring how optimizing our body function, posture and movements can affect our communication and improve...
Oct 03, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sleep is one of the most important life hacks around. If you’re a regular listener to the show, you’ll know by now that it affects every aspect of our health and mental performance: our memory, stress levels, weight, capabilities, and energy. Dr. JayKhorsandi spends his day job helping clients with sleep apnoea and snoring, and is the host of the Best Night Ever podcast. If you or someone you know has trouble sleeping well, this episode is a must-listen for you. In today’s episode, Dr. Jay will ...
Sep 30, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you get your brain in the zone? I want first to take a moment to thank you for tuning into today’s show! Whether you’ve been a longtime listener or just tuning in, we’re here because of you. In this episode, we’re going to talking about 3 ways to get your brain into the zone where you have peak performance. I have three experts to cover this topic to share how you can activate the state of flow more often so you can be in the zone to boost creativity and achieve your goals. ** Do you want...
Sep 23, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you turn your brain back on? Do you feel your brain is getting older? Senior moments coming early or feel absent-minded? It’s quite common these days for a lot of people to not have focus, unable to maintain concentration, and lack mental energy. It’s no surprise that we’re overloaded, distracted, and overstimulated that it’s easy to feel like your mind is fleeting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Even with age, your brain doesn’t have to decline. It can get better, and you can “turn ...
Sep 16, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast You might be working hard, but feeling like you are not working hard enough. You might be looking at perfectly curated feeds on social media and feeling like your own life is not enough in comparison. You might be trying to get to the bottom of a seemingly endless to-do list. This constant workload is leading many people to burnout, a condition that has recently been recognized by the World Health Organization as a widespread health risk. A businesswoman, news anchor, and New York Times bestsell...
Sep 09, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you memorize jokes? How many times have you wanted to remember a joke, but you just can’t? Being able to remember a joke is a great conversation starter, and it’s also great for your brain. But for some reason, jokes are hard to remember for many of us, and we end up ruin the fun even when we try. This episode is a segment from my recent Instagram Live, where I answer questions we get from our Kwik Brain Community. And as someone who loves humor, this is one of my favorite topics. In toda...
Aug 12, 2019•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast What should you know about women’s brains? The historical conception that male brains are superior to female brains is finally being overturned—but while there is no difference in our intelligence, there are subtle structural differences in female brains that can heighten the risk of health conditions for women, including Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, and depression. Few people are aware of this, so raising awareness and helping people to feel more comfortable seeking assistance with these typ...
Aug 08, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How can you use math to build your mental fitness? People often talk about wanting to increase their physical fitness—they want to be more flexible, agile, and have more energy, but what about being mentally fit? One of the greatest exercises we can do to build our mental fitness is math. Aside from boosting our brainpower, math can also build our confidence, make us feel capable, and help us to tackle obstacles in other areas of our lives. You might know Danica from her role as Winnie Cooper in...
Aug 05, 2019•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can travel make you smarter? It’s a vacation season and we have a special episode for you today! Traveling boosts your brain more than you think. Whether you’re going on a smaller adventure like crossing your own city or flying to a country you’ve never visited before, traveling triggers growth, self-belief, and strength in your mind. Today’s guest Aggie is a travel blogger, adventurer, storyteller, and upcoming author. Her popular Instagram travel account Travel In Her Shoes has almost 900,000 ...
Aug 01, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you get unstuck? Think about an area of your life where you feel held back. It could be your career, your relationships, your health, or something from your day to day life. You’re not achieving the results you want and feel like you haven’t made any progress. It is possible to free yourself and get the results you desire. By uplifting yourself, looking at the truth of the situation, seeking knowledge and caring for yourself, you can get unstuck and keep moving towards the outcome you wan...
Jul 29, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast The process of thinking is nothing but asking and answering questions. Our thinking changes the shape of our lives, so the questions we ask ourselves matter, whether it’s “how can I learn this?” or “how can I get healthier?” We’re asking ourselves questions all the time, but we’re often not conscious of them and how they impact our behavior. Used properly, questions are a useful tool to take the knowledge and turn it into action. In this episode, you’ll hear from my friends at the Mindpump Media...
Jul 25, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast You might associate complaining with negativity, but when used in the right way, complaints can be a powerful tool to improve our relationships, achieve results and effect meaningful change in the world around us. The key is learning how to do it right—which is why we have Guy here to teach us a simple formula to effectively bring up complaints in a way that will encourage positive resolution rather than unhelpful arguments. If you have issues in your life that are bringing you discomfort, and y...
Jul 22, 2019•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The traditional story about aging is that as we age, we slow down, become trapped in our habits, and forget to play. The good news is that we can avoid this, and we can all learn to use our brains to change our age. Who doesn’t want to live longer? And not only longer, but better? I’ve talked before on the podcast about the study of nuns published by Time magazine—all of them were living youthfully despite being aged 90 and above—and the secrets to their longevity were their gratitude, faith and...
Jul 18, 2019•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you master your sleep? When I ask the Kwik Brain community about sleep, I usually get polarized answers—either people sleep great and wake up refreshed, or they really struggle with falling and staying asleep, and wake exhausted. What effect does your sleep pattern have on your mental acuity? On your mental performance? Your memory? If you want to know how to get a good night’s sleep so you can rest and recover, then this episode is for you! We have 3 experts on today’s show to share thei...
Jul 15, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve heard me talk before on the show about the myth of knowledge being power—we know that it only becomes a power when we use it. So today’s episode is designed to help you use your power, and get what you want by doing it. Many of us spend our days telling ourselves we’re not good enough and not smart enough—or we give our power to things outside of us, and passively go through our days rather than reminding ourselves of our power and responsibility. In today’s episode, I’ll help you to brea...
Jul 11, 2019•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you master productivity? If you’re feeling like your to-do list getting too long, you’re falling behind, can’t maintain focus to get things done, and not sure how to set up you’re environment to win, then this one is for you. We have 3 experts to share their top tips and tools for becoming more productive and efficient. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. ** See...
Jul 08, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you overcome stress and relieve the pressure? In this day and age, we’re drowning in information. We have so many demands from everywhere with increased conflict and drama. So how do you manage what comes through your life and how to deal with all the emotions? We have our super-friend, Jay Shetty, back with us today to talk about this topic. Jay is an award-winning host, storyteller, and creator. He was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 for being a game-changer and influencer in the world ...
Jul 04, 2019•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about neuro-nutrition. You’ve heard me say, what you eat matters for your gray matter. To cover this topic, we have 3 top brain food experts to share some kwik tips about optimizing your brain with food. We have Dr. Mark Hyman , a physician and best-selling author of UltraMind Solution, talking about some of the dangerous foods you need to avoid for your brain. And Max Lugavere , a filmmaker, health and science journalist and a best-selling author of Geniu...
Jul 01, 2019•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you use micro-commitments to change your life? If you’re tuning into our show, then you’re probably interested in activating your brain to change your life. You either want to stop or start doing something to create new results. Ryan Leveque is back with us today, and he’s the bestselling author of ASK, and his brand new book, CHOOSE. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how your brain reacts to change and how you can use micro-commitments to ease your brain into changing behavior. ...
Jun 27, 2019•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you master your habits? First, you create your habits; then your habits create you. That’s the subject of this episode. The treasures you seek in your life and learning is hidden in your daily routine. But how do you create a brand new habit? How do you stop the habit that holds you back? In this episode, we have 3 experts to share their top tips and techniques to master your habits fast. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator ...
Jun 24, 2019•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast How can you learn to be rich? What does your rich life look like? All the treasures in our lives come from the quality of our mind. The habits of our thoughts and behavior determine what kind of life we’re going to be creating. I’m excited to have our guest today to have this conversation because this is a topic that’s on a lot of people’s minds. Ramit Sethi is the author of the New York Times bestseller 'I Will Teach You to Be Rich,' and his website (which has the same name as his book) helped ...
Jun 20, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are the foods you must avoid to have a healthy brain? What you eat matters to your gray matter. We’re back in the Kwik Brain kitchen today with Liana Werner-Gray, the author of Cancer Free with Food, 10 Minute Recipes, and Earth Diet. In this episode, Liana shares the top 5 foods you should avoid to protect your brain & body, and alternative foods you can add instead. ** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www....
Jun 17, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you heal from emotional wounds in the digital age? If you hurt your arm, it can heal fast. But the emotional wound can linger for a long time. I’m excited to have our special guest, Guy Winch, back in the studio today to talk about not just about our mental intelligence, but about our mental health, which is also very important. Guy’s books have sold millions of copies and been translated into 26 different languages, and his TED Talks have been seen by people all over the world. In this e...
Jun 13, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you make better choices? Our life is a reflection of our choices we’ve made up to this point. From what we choose to eat, who we’re spending time with, what we think, and what we do, adds up to where we are. Have you ever given a thought about how you make these choices? I have my friend, Ryan Levesque, with me today, and he’s the bestselling author of ASK, and he has a brand new book called, CHOOSE. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how you can ask better questions to make bette...
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