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How do you build mental toughness? The world can often be a difficult place, and sometimes it can feel like it's against you, which is why it's even more important to build cognitive resilience that allows you to stay focused on your goals. Today, we're talking with one of the most recognized female fighters in the world, UFC Champion Miesha Tate. She's recently out of retirement, and we're so excited to have this conversation together. Limitless isn't about being perfect. It's about constantly working to advance and progress. And a big part of that is mental toughness. Listen in as we talk about the importance of mental preparation. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the steps to win the next six months? These last six months have been challenging for many, but one step in another direction can completely change your destination. No matter what challenges you’ve faced, or if you feel stuck, you can always take one more step. Today, this is a special live podcast where we’re going to talk about the six steps you can take to reset your trajectory and move you forward as you tackle the next six months of your life. If you want to make small changes with a big impact, this episode is for you. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the scientific steps to improving your skills to reach your goals? Once you’ve identified your goal, the next action is to narrow the gap between where you are and where you want to be. If you’ve struggled with this problem before or are working to figure this out now, this episode is for you. Back with us today is award-winning social psychologist, Ron Friedman. He’s here to go into more detail about his latest book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. Before we continue, be sure to listen to our first episode with Ron, here (Episode #235). In it, we talk about decoding greatness and finding your inner genius by tackling the game-changing approach to mastering any new skill: reverse engineering. Today, we’re going to go even more in-depth. Listen in as Ron reveals the steps to achieving your goals by closing the gap between your vision and your current abilities. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator

Four Pillars of Stress Management with Dr. David Rabin Can technology help you reduce stress and anxiety in your life? This is a question that comes a lot in the Kwik Brain Universe. So if you’ve ever wanted to know how to mitigate and reduce stress by finding ways to face challenging and turbulent times, this episode is for you. Our special guest today is Dr. David Rabin. He’s an MD, Ph.D., neuroscientist, and board-certified psychiatrist who has studied the impact of chronic stress in humans for over a decade. In addition, he’s the Chief Innovation Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed a scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus, and relaxation through a touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Listen in as Dr. Rabin goes over the four pillars of stress management and provides actionable steps for you to build a foundation of trust in yourself. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator P

How do you crack the secret to greatness and unlock your genius?  When it comes to greatness, you hear a lot about talent, determination, and the power of practice. Those things are important, but what if there was a way to help you decipher the systems you can create to achieve more? Our guest today is an award-winning social psychologist, Ron Friedman. He’s here to talk about his brand-new book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. If you’ve ever wanted to know the science of learning faster, whether it’s a subject or a skill, or both, this episode is for you. Listen in as we talk about this new game-changing approach to mastering new skills and reaching success faster. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you eat to beat depression and anxiety? Today, I want to have a very timely conversation about brain foods and mental health. The last year has been challenging in so many ways, and mental health is a priority now more than ever. Joining us is my good friend and nutritional psychiatrist, Dr. Drew Ramsey. He’s the author of a brand-new book, Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks. Be sure to take notes, as this conversation is going to be filled with practical tips on ways to improve your brain health and mental health––many you can use right away.  If you love brain foods and want to learn more about how to use food to better your body and mind, this episode is for you. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell

How do you unlock your creative magic? You’ve heard me say this before, but I believe the future belongs to the creatives. We live in a world where things are being automated, and technology like artificial intelligence is being turned to more and more. What isn’t going to be outsourced as often are the truly limitless things. In this session, I’m going to share with you FIVE ‘Kwik Tips’ to be able to tap into your truly limitless power of creativity. To use creativity to solve problems, innovate, and do more of the creative endeavors you’ve always wanted to pursue. Creativity is magic. It is a real-life superpower, and you have it inside you. Regardless of where you are in life, whatever age or stage you’re in, all of us can tap into our creative superpower and increase it. If you’ve ever wanted to feel more creative, this episode is for you. There is no limit to your creativity or imagination. And there’s no limit to your ability to use creativity to solve problems. Listen is, as I share the secrets to unl

How do you sleep for peak learning performance? When it comes to sleep, trying harder isn’t likely to yield positive results. Trying wakes the brain up, where sleep is the most vulnerable thing you can do and requires a different approach. Our guest today has been an instrumental resource in my own sleep journey, and I’m thrilled to talk to Dr. Shane Creado about perfecting your sleep mode. He’s a board-certified psychiatrist and medical doctor focusing on sleep. Dr. Creado is also the author of the best-selling book, Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes: The Cutting-Edge Sleep Science that Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage. Listen in as Dr. Creado shares his insights and instructions on how to have fun with sleep and allow yourself to enjoy the time leading into sleep in a meaningful way. If you’ve struggled with how to find your optimal sleep mode, this episode is for you. *** 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.c

You probably heard me say, "when you know how your brain works, then you can work your brain." You have an incredible gift between your ears, but it doesn't come with an owner's manual. Knowing how to use your whole brain isn't something you're taught or necessarily know how to do in school or anywhere.  That's why I'm very excited to have Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the show today. If her name sounds familiar, it's likely because you watched her TEDtalk or read her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, which we've included on our recommended book list for many years now.  Today we're going to discuss her newest book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Lives. This book is a myth-buster in so many ways.  Listen in as Dr. Jill discusses the myths of the brain and goes into the mechanics of getting your brain to work for you. If you've ever wondered what the secret for making good choices in your life is so that you can live the life you deserve and desire, this episode is for

How do you create your own positive peer group? There are many aspects that go into optimizing your brain health. A good brain diet, sleep, reducing and managing stress. But there’s one element that isn’t always given as much time and focus, and that’s how to create a positive peer group.  You’ve likely heard the following phrases regarding personal development. Who you spend time with is who you become. You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. That’s because optimizing your brain health isn’t always about your neurological networks but your social networks as well.  Today, we’re thrilled to talk to Jon Levy. He’s a behavioral scientist and award-winning author of his newest book; You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.  Listen in, as Jon takes you through how to expand your social circle by creating meaningful relationships built on trust. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.

What are the best ways to breathe for optimal brain performance? Breathing affects everything in your life, from our focus, concentration, mental energy, vitality, immune system, and so much more. Yet, you may not be doing it the right way. Like many things, such as memory, focus, and concentration, breathing optimally was not one of those things you were taught in school. Today, we have a breathing expert, James Nestor. He’s a science journalist and author of the New York Times best-selling book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. This episode has so much packed in, be sure you listen with the intention of teaching someone else. Remember, when you learn something to explain it to someone else, you get to learn it twice. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my

How do you make the things that matter to you happen more effortlessly? If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder and harder, but you’re not getting the results you’re after, or perhaps even getting less results with more effort, this episode is for you. I’m excited to have a very special guest, New York Times bestselling author Greg Mckeown, to talk about his newest book, Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg is also a speaker and the host of the popular podcast, What’s Essential. Listen in as Greg shares how to change your focus in order to accomplish things that are important to you but sometimes feel impossible. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you build up momentum?  Today, I want to talk about creating momentum in your learning and your life.  To become an unstoppable force where you don’t bounce back, you jump forward and create velocity. Because that’s what momentum is.  If you look up the word in physics, momentum equals mass times velocity. You are mass, and I want you to become the mass in motion. Because when you don’t have momentum, you’re stuck or held back.  An object in motion tends to stay in action, but an object at rest tends to remain at rest.  I’d like you to think about what area in your life would like to have more positive momentum towards your hopes and dreams.  Where would you like to be an unstoppable force, and how would you apply that momentum?  Listen in as I share the three keys for unleashing positive momentum.  *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19

How do you overcome and fix the mental fatigue that holds you back?   We’re excited to have Dr. Steven Gundry back on our show. Dr. Gundry is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon and is a pioneer in nutrition. He’s written multiple New York Times best-selling books, including The Plant Paradox and The Longevity Paradox. In his brand-new book, The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry walks you through how you can regain your energy by understanding how your body creates energy and learning how to eat to maximize that process. In our previous show with Dr. Gundry, we talked about understanding how the body creates energy and how to reset that process. Be sure to listen to that one if you've missed it. And in this conversation, we’re going to go into more detail, focusing on some actionable Kwik Tips to tackle reducing brain fog and mental fatigue. Listen in as Dr. Gundry goes into more detail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I want to talk to you about mindset. In Limitless, I talk about the three keys to becoming limitless and the first one is the power of your mindset. These are the attitudes and assumptions you have about the things you want to go after. To get any new result in life, you have to work for it. Practice makes progress. Limitless isn’t about being perfect, it’s about progressing beyond what you currently believe is possible. Listen in as I talk about how to adjust your mindset by examining the effort you’re willing to put in. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the difference between your mind and your brain, and how can you manage your mind through the challenges in your life?  In today’s show, we’re excited to have Dr. Caroline Leaf back with us to continue our talk on the power of the mind. Dr. Leaf is a best-selling author and world-renowned neuroscientist who has been studying the human brain for 38 years. We’re going to talk more about her brand-new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, and get into how you can change your mind to change your brain so you can ultimately change your world. If you haven’t already, we highly recommend listening to our first conversation in an earlier episode here. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you use breathing to find calm and clarity?  We all struggle with managing our stress levels in our day-to-day lives. It’s important to know how to take control of stressful situations by introducing a sense of calm during those high-stress situations. Here with us today is Dr. Trisha Smith. She’s the Founder of Expand Your Human and was one of the first individuals certified to be an instructor for Wim Hof in the United States. Doc Trish has worked with many high-performing clients and delivered speeches on some incredible stages around the world. Listen in as Doc Trish communicates the science of breath and the science of cold therapy, while breaking them both down into practical exercises you can do to improve your calm and manage your stress. *** 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19

How can you regain your energy and find that essential vitality that you need to thrive? One of the most common ailments in modern life is feeling like no matter what you do, it’s impossible to get enough rest. Maybe you always feel tired, find it difficult to focus, have a hard time feeling alert when you need it the most, or experience a mid-afternoon slump no matter what you do. Our guest today has written a brand-new book tackling these problems and more. Dr. Steven Gundry is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon and is a pioneer in nutrition. He’s written multiple New York Times best-selling books, including The Plant Paradox and The Longevity Paradox. In his brand-new book, The Energy Paradox, Dr. Gundry walks us through how we can regain our energy by understanding how our body creates energy and learning how to eat to maximize that process. Let’s get started as he tells us what to do when we get up and go has got up and gone. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand

Can you train your thoughts for a positive mind? Your brain is always eavesdropping on your self-talk. And “now more than ever,” according to today’s incredible guest, Dr. Daniel Amen, “we need a manual for our mind.”  The incidents of depression have increased more than 3 times since the start of the pandemic, while self-harming behaviors among teenagers have quadrupled. Dr. Amen is here to discuss the mental health crisis and shed some light on the power of your thoughts. He is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, brain imaging expert, and the founder of Amen Clinics.  In this episode, Daniel teaches us that thoughts come from chemical reactions, the food you eat, memories you focus on, and what happened to your ancestors written in your genetic code.  Listen as he shares the power of training your thoughts with “positivity bias training” and discusses his phenomenal new book, Your Brain is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons that Control Your Happiness, Habits, a

How can you use food to regulate your body, mood and heal your brain?  We are experiencing increasing levels of depression, anxiety, aggression, and divisiveness in our society. While we can attribute this to a global pandemic and lack of human interaction, there is something to be said about the studies connecting the food we eat to our biological function.  I am thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Dr. Mark Hyman, to the show returning to shed light on this topic and discuss his new book, The Pegan Diet.  Mark is a thirteen-time New York Times bestselling author and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. In this episode, Mark helps us understand the meaning of functional medicine and the seven systems in our bodies that are regulated by what we eat.  Listen as he shares our brains' tremendous ability to heal when we swap the bad food for good. Additionally, eating the right food works faster, better, and cheaper than any drug available. *** Do you want t