Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

Ever wonder if your relentless productivity is hiding a deeper pain? Our host & CEO Alexis Banc has been there—juggling the roles of caregiver, entrepreneur and nurturer while feeling an underlying emptiness that no amount of busyness can erase. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the science of happiness and uncover how our brains can trick us into masking depression with nonstop doing. We'll share how small, intentional actions - called “joy points”—can transform a day from being merely productive to genuinely fulfilling. Our guest today challenges the traditional understanding of depression by introducing a new, less recognized form of it. Dr Judith Joseph is a Board Certified Psychiatrist conducting the first of its kind research study in High Functioning Depression in her laboratories and is here to share her findings, which are outlined in her new book High Functioning Depression: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy. Alexis also explores her own journey through high functioning depression and how understanding our unique biopsychosocial makeup can help us reclaim our inner vibrancy. If you’ve ever questioned whether your drive is a sign of hidden distress instead of true fulfilment, join me in challenging this status quo. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Explore My Top Brain Health Supplements for Focus, Memory, and Energy Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. 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 a team that genuinely cares for each other? You already know how important building your positive peer group is for your brain. The same principles apply to your team within the workplace. It’s common to look at your coworkers or employees as a group of individuals. But what if there was a way to turn your team into a cohesive, collaborative unit? Our guest today challenges the traditional notions of leadership focusing instead on the power of teamship. Keith Ferrazzi is an executive team coach, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of the iconic book, Never Eat Alone. He’s here to talk about his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. It isn’t important that everyone on your team has the exact same struggle. They just have to know that you all struggle together. Instead of committing to the same mission, you commit to push each other to higher levels as one group. Listen in as Keith talks about how to move beyond leadership to develop truly collaborative, supportive, and high-performing teamships. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Kwik Reading: 21-Day Speed Reading Training >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Explore My Top Brain Health Supplements for Focus, Memory, and Energy >>> Beyond Connections Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is there a difference between unhealthy stress and healthy stress? Stress is a natural part of your life. In fact, a healthy amount of stress is important. You need it to develop a strong adaptive response to life’s demands. So why does stress so often feel like it’s the enemy when it comes to your productivity and health? Our guest today is a physician specializing in stress. Dr. Aditi Nerukar is a Harvard physician, speaker, and television correspondent who’s work has redefined stress, burnout, and mental health. She’s also the bestselling author of The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience. Healthy stress is productive. Unhealthy stress is maladaptive. But good things can come from stress. It serves a very functional purpose to move your life forward. The key is figuring out how much stress is too much. Listen in as Dr. Nerurkar reveals how the five resets can help you move maladaptive stress back to healthy levels that are in tune with the frequency of your life. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Explore My Top Brain Health Supplements for Focus, Memory, and Energy Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. 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 manage your emotions so that they don’t manage you? Emotions are often viewed as something you have to control if you want to be successful. The truth is emotions—both positive and negative—are simply tools you can use to navigate the world. They influence everything from relationships to motivation and productivity. Yet, for all their profound impact, few of us receive a science-based guide on how to manage them. Our guest today is one of the leading experts on emotional regulation. Ethan Kross is and award-winning professor at the University of Michigan. Ethan is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory and has spoken at multiple outlets, including policy discussions at the White House. He is the also author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don’t Manage You. All of your emotions are functional. They’re useful when they’re activated in the right proportions. But there are no one-size-fits-all solutions when it comes to emotional regulation. Different tools work for different people. Listen in as Ethan explains what emotions are, why they matter, and most importantly how you can harness them. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Free Speed Reading Masterclass >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Explore My Top Brain Health Supplements for Focus, Memory, and Energy Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can you rest your brain throughout the day to keep it functioning at its best? When thinking about ways to rest your body and mind, you probably think of things like sleep, meditation, breathwork, stretching, or other forms of relaxation. And while those are all incredibly valuable resources, there is one other type of cognitive rest that you already practice unconsciously. I’m excited to dive deep on this topic in today’s episode. Throughout the day, you naturally rest your brain whenever you zone out. You’re activating your default mode network and there are tremendous advantages to giving your brain this type of restorative downtime. When you’re not actively engaged in a task that requires a lot of attention, your brain switches to the default mode network. This means your brain is no longer utilizing energy for conscious tasks, allowing it to rest and recover. Listen in as I explain how you can activate your default mode network throughout your day to stay sharp all day long. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Free Kwik Brain Starter Pack >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Explore My Top Brain Health Supplements for Focus, Memory, and Energy Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.