Episode 159: How Your Brain ACTUALLY Learns with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath

Episode 159: How Your Brain ACTUALLY Learns with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath

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This episode is an awesome conversation that I had with educational neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. We talk about common misconceptions about the brain, how it actually works, and what that means for learning information or trying to teach other people information in effective ways. He has a new book called “Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insight from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick“, which I highly suggest checking out!

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May 23, 2019 0

Episode 158: Improving Self-Concept, Going Back to Work, Abandoned by Therapist

Episode 158: Improving Self-Concept, Going Back to Work, Abandoned by Therapist

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Hello, friends!

We have a nice question and answer session for you today. Please be forewarned that one of the questions mentions the topic of suicide, so if you are particularly vulnerable to that topic, feel free to skip question #2.

Before we get into the questions, just a quick update on my dementia book “Does My Mom Have Dementia?” – it’s nearing completion and we’re hoping to get it out there in the next couple of months or so! Keep tuned to my social media or make sure you’ve signed up for the newsletter to stay updated!

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May 16, 2019 0

Episode 157: Unfu*k Yourself with Gary Bishop

Episode 157: Unfu*k Yourself with Gary Bishop

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Hello, friends!

This episode features an interview with the author Gary John Bishop. He wrote the best seller Unfu*k Yourself and juuuust released a new book called Stop Doing That Sh*t.

We had a great conversation about what people can do to start moving forward with their lives and we even dive into the personal story behind why Gary started making this type of content.

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May 9, 2019 0

Episode 155: Jonah on Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression

Episode 155: Jonah on Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression

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This is a super interesting interview with Jonah, who was kind enough to get very personal in discussing his experiences with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). ECT is a safe, but sensationalized, treatment for depression that does not respond to typical treatments such as medication and therapy.

Jonah is also a transgender man who happens to be in a committed polyamorous relationship with two other men. All of these aspects are intertwined in Jonah’s story.

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April 25, 2019 0