What is a genius network and how do you build one? You’ve probably heard me say who you spend time with is who you become. That’s because your brain power doesn’t rely solely on your neurological networks, it’s influenced and shaped by your social network. Who you surround yourself with can have a direct impact on your capabilities and success. I’m excited to go deeper into this topic with our guest today, Joe Polish. Joe is the founder of Genius Network, one of the highest-level groups for entr...
Oct 31, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you take effective notes so that you can remember more? As technology progresses, there are more notetaking options than ever before. While studies consistently show handwritten notes have better retention and comprehension than any other method, we still get asked frequently what the best whole brain method for taking notes is. Today, I’m going to take some of these questions from the Kwik Brain Universe on notetaking and do a modified Q&A to go into more specific detail on my favori...
Oct 24, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you make the placebo effect work for you? We talk a lot about the power of mindset. Before you can achieve any goal, you have to believe it’s possible and change your inner self-talk to support that belief. There’s powerful science that shows that the way you choose to see the world can physically affect your mind and your body, but you can even change your business, your brand, and beyond. I’m excited to have this conversation today with our guest Erik Vance. Erik is a science journalist...
Oct 17, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can physical exercise boost your brain power and focus? You’ve heard me say, as your body moves, the brain grooves. That’s because the primary reason you have a brain is to control the movement in your body. And as you move, your brain creates brain-derived neurotropic factors, which is like fertilizer for the brain. Today, I want to welcome you to do this Kwik challenge with me. I believe that when you challenge yourself in one area, you learn how to challenge yourself in other areas of your li...
Oct 10, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are the four elements in my morning and night routine that can help you become limitless? Welcome to the 300th episode of the Kwik Brain podcast. Whether you’ve been with us for a few months or several years, every episode has been and will continue to be dedicated to helping you realize your greatest potential. I’m honored to be your Brain Coach and to be with you on this journey into self-discovery. I believe there’s a version of yourself that you haven’t met yet. And while that person is...
Oct 03, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast What role does your microbiome take in shaping your moods, memory, and even your dreams? You already know that what you eat matters, especially for your brain matter. The mind-gut connection is so strong, I’ve often referred to it as your second brain. But this interconnectedness extends throughout your entire body and can directly impact your immune system. To have this very important conversation, I’m excited to have Dr. Jeffrey Bland on our show today. Dr. Bland is the founder of Big Bold Hea...
Sep 26, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you unlimit your fear? Fear is hardwired into your brain, and it isn’t always a bad thing. It’s meant to keep you safe, but in our modern world, stress is often misidentified in the brain as fear. This can trigger your fight, flight, or freeze response, and that can hurt your productivity, hinder your performance, and take away your peace of mind. In today’s episode, I want to talk about fear through the lens of the Limitless model. Using Mindset, Motivation, and Methods as a framework ca...
Sep 19, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is your ‘wouldn’t go back moment’, and how do you reach it? Change is not optional. It happens whether you want it to or not. But the good news is your brain is meant to change, which means your life is meant to change. Without realizing it, you’ve likely had a moment after difficulty where you realized that what you experienced gave you a new skill, perspective, or mentality that you wouldn’t give up. To have this transformative conversation with you, I’m thrilled to have Jason Feifer on o...
Sep 12, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you use light to enhance your memory? As the world becomes increasingly digital, you’re likely spending more time indoors with artificial light. Blue light from screens can interrupt your sleep, focus, and concentration. But can some types of light actually make you stronger or smarter? To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Shelley James on our show today. She’s an international expert on light and well-being, as well as a trained glass artist and electrician. Her TEDx...
Sep 05, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the key to lasting motivation? Motivation is a topic that comes up a lot in our community. You want to eat right, read more, exercise daily, and meditate regularly. But talking about making a change is often easier than achieving long-term follow-through. I’m excited to have Dr. Michelle Segar on our show today to talk more about this topic. She’s an award-winning motivation scientist and researcher at the University of Michigan. She’s the author of No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Mo...
Aug 29, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Questions are the answer. If you’ve been in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that. Once you start asking more questions, you start finding more answers. And even listening to what others are asking can prompt you down your own path of self-discovery. In today’s episode, I’m going to do a rapid-fire Q&A. Every month, our team goes through questions from our Kwik Brain community and we’ve compiled a list of topics all of you have asked about the most. Knowledge alone isn...
Aug 22, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you memorize jokes? Tell me if this sounds familiar. You hear a fantastic joke, but when the time comes to repeat it, your mind goes blank. This doesn’t seem to happen with song lyrics or movie quotes, so why do jokes feel like they disappear moments after you hear them? I work with stand-up comedians to help them memorize their sets by teaching them the methods we teach in our online memory course, and today, I’m going to give you four Kwik Tips to help you remember jokes. When it comes ...
Aug 15, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the things our community talks about the most, is how to apply our methods in a wide variety of applications. Every day, the Kwik Brain team reads joy stories from students, clients, readers, and listeners telling us about the tactics and strategies that work best both personally and professionally. Today’s episode is really special. It’s the first in a new set of unique episodes called Kwik Stories, where we will bring these comments and posts to life throughout the year. I’d like to wel...
Aug 08, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are the five science-based secrets to live a longer, fuller, happier life? Living longer isn’t about just adding years to your life. It’s also about adding life to your years. While the science behind longevity and anti-aging medicine is rapidly growing, it can be difficult to know where to start. I’m thrilled to have a special guest with us today to guide you through his framework for longevity. Dr. Halland Chen is a double board-certified physician and world-renowned health expert special...
Aug 01, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you find yourself multitasking more but getting less done? Take a moment and pay attention to what you’re doing right now. Do you have Slack open while you’re composing an email? Are you scrolling through social media while you’re listening to this episode? One of the most frequent questions I get asked is how do I maintain my focus in a world full of distractions. In today’s episode, I’m going to share a few Kwik Tips on how you can harness your focus and sharpen your ability to concentrate ...
Jul 25, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast How can you triple your time-management capacity? We’ve all had days where time seems to fly. Or a morning where we’ve gotten more done in a few hours than the last two weeks combined. But time isn’t elusive and the one thing all super productive individuals have in common is that they’ve learned not just how to control their time but maximize it. To talk about this important topic, I’m thrilled to have Ed Mylett on our show today. Ed is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, philanthropist, podcast ...
Jul 18, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you become a master of your own behaviors and habits? All habits begin with small, simple steps. That’s why I break down my morning routine into bite-sized actions and periodically turn them into easy challenges for you to do every day. One tiny action can compound into big change. This week’s Kwik Challenge is to stay hydrated. You can lose up to a pound of water while you sleep, which means you’re likely dehydrated when you wake up. Drinking water is vital for brain and body health—espe...
Jul 11, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you remember your seed phrase for your crypto wallet—or any password—easily and effortlessly? Have you ever come up with a password, PIN number, or code only to forget it when you need it most? Or maybe you haven’t forgotten it, but you worry that you will. We live in a technological world, where online security is vital in ensuring your personal, professional, and financial information stays safe. Today, I want to walk you through a memory exercise to help you remember lists in sequentia...
Jul 04, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you turn burnout into your personal breakthrough? When you’re passionate about something, it’s common to jump in with both feet. You become obsessed with your project—going all in, all the time. But that often leads to a lot of stress, which can turn your energized flame into ashes, and induce a state of burnout. This is a topic I’m really passionate about and I’m excited to have Jenna Kutcher on our show today. Jenna is a mother, an entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast, Goal D...
Jun 27, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you breathe during stressful times? That might seem like a strange question. After all, breathing is something we do automatically. But how you breathe can change the physiological response you have to a situation. Practicing breathwork can help you experience stress safely so that you can learn to modulate your breath during any scenario life throws at you. To talk more about this important topic, I’m happy to have Chuck McGee III on our show today. Chuck is a breathwork instructor who h...
Jun 20, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the best approach for treating and preventing Alzheimer’s Disease? After my traumatic brain injury, my grandmother became my primary caregiver because my parents had to work multiple jobs. From a young age, I watched her struggle with Alzheimer’s, and I saw firsthand how devastating this disease is. It’s why I’m so passionate about brain health and work with leading experts in their mission to understand, treat, and prevent Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. To talk more about this ve...
Jun 13, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you transform the life of your child with special needs? As many of you know, this topic is near and dear to my heart. I had several traumatic brain injuries when I was a child and struggled with learning as a result. Being able to help provide information and resources to help everyone, no matter what age or stage of life you’re in, is extremely important to me. That’s why I’m so excited to have Anat Baniel back on our show. Anat is a clinical psychologist, dancer, and best-selling autho...
Jun 06, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you begin your day to jumpstart your brain for greater productivity and peace of mind? One of the most consistent questions I get from our community is how I start my day. I believe that if you can win the morning, you can win the day. And it all starts by establishing a set of routines and habits that create positive momentum to move you forward. In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through some of the habits I’ve created that make up my ideal morning. Notice how I said ideal. My go...
May 30, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you remember more of what you read? Have you ever read a page in a book and forgot what you were reading? And even if you go back and reread the page, you still can’t remember? This experience can be incredibly frustrating because you know how important it is to focus on what you’re reading and retain it, so you can go out into the world and implement your learnings. I’m excited to bring you this special episode from VeeFriends at VeeCon , a Web3 event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I r...
May 23, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if you were one action away from achieving your goals and changing your life? You already know that mindset is the beginning of everything. But limiting beliefs can be tricky to identify, and they often work to subconsciously hold you back by making you feel overwhelmed and unprepared as you make progress. And sometimes all you need to do to overcome these obstacles is one more thing. To talk about this powerful mindset, I’m thrilled to have Ed Mylett on our show today. Ed is an entrepreneu...
May 16, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you unleash radical confidence? Confidence is a subject that comes up a lot in our community and there’s a misconception that it means you no longer have doubt, fear, or insecurities. But building self-assurance doesn’t mean you get rid of those feelings. Instead, it’s a series of steps you take to overcome these internal struggles. To talk more on this subject, I’m delighted to have Lisa Bilyeu on our show today. Lisa is cofounder of Quest Nutrition, cofounder and President of Impact The...
May 09, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you train your attention and stop your mind from wandering in only twelve minutes a day? Maintaining your attention and focus in a world filled with distractions can be very difficult. The constant disruption of notifications can start to feel like you don’t have ownership over your own mind. But solutions like avoiding technology for periods of time rely on external intervention rather than giving you control over your ability to concentrate. To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to...
May 02, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is setting goals the best way to unlock your true potential? We talk a lot about the importance of goal setting and how to set smart goals. But sometimes fear of failure can create unintentional limits within your goals, and that can actually end up holding you back. What if there was a better way to look at your goals so that you don’t just reach them, but achieve so much more? I’m thrilled to have Emmanuel Acho on our show today to talk more in-depth about this topic. Emmanuel is a former NFL ...
Apr 25, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you work smarter and not harder? If you’re like the rest of us, you want to become more efficient by working smarter—not just harder. You already know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed with long to-do lists, stressful demands, and the pressure of not having enough time. This burden can feel even heavier when all of these tasks feel high-priority and can’t be ignored. Today, I want to talk about how to focus on the things that matter the most so that you can exert the same amount of effor...
Apr 18, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you go from stressed to motivated? When you’re under pressure, you may not look beyond today’s circumstances for what’s causing your stress. But the truth is, how you react to challenging situations now is directly tied to events you’ve already faced. The key to overcoming that stress is figuring out how your present feelings are being influenced by your past. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Don Wood on the show today. Dr. Wood is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Inspired Performance I...
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