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 ... Show More
Jun 29
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp, Strong, and Growing at Any Age
Most people think learning ends when school does.But what if lifelong learning could be the key to protecting your memory, sharpening your focus, and supporting long-term brain health?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down why learning just 10 minutes a day can h ... Show More
12m 32s
Jun 22
How to Handle Conflict, Communicate Clearly, and Stay Confident Under Pressure
Most people think confidence in a difficult conversation means speaking louder, pushing harder, or always knowing exactly what to say.But what if real confidence is staying calm, connected, and clear when the conversation gets uncomfortable?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podca ... Show More
45m 37s
Oct 2021
The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
<p>Distraction is one of the top complaints of meditators -- and of pretty much every human being, in this era that has been dubbed the "info blitzkrieg." In this episode, we'll hear from Dr. Amishi Jha, who has spent years studying the impact of meditation on people who work in ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2021
Dr. Amishi Jha | Turbocharge Your Focus by Using This Simple 12 Minute Mindfulness Practice
In today’s episode, we cover focus and attention with Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Amishi Jha received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis, is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and is the Cofounder and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfu ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2025
12 Minutes to a Better Brain: Neuroscientist Reveals the #1 Habit for Clarity & Focus
<p>If you’re feeling tired, unfocused, and like your mind is being hijacked, today’s episode is for you. </p><p>The world today is designed to steal your focus. </p><p>In today’s episode, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha joins Mel to deliver a wake-up call: </p><p>Every sc ... Show More
1h 25m
Mar 2022
Brené with Dr. Amishi Jha on Finding Focus and Owning Your Attention
I want you to pay attention and direct your flashlight right on this podcast — you’ll understand what that means after you listen to this episode. I’m talking to Dr. Amishi Jha, a neuroscientist and the author of the bestseller Peak Mind, about attention, focus, concentration, an ... Show More
1h 16m