Do you feel like a rubber band about to snap- low on capacity, time, and space to think? Are you constantly stuck in a mode of “doing” - trapped by your own productivity? Researcher and author Megan Reitz says that shifting into “spacious mode” could do wonders for your mental health, your relationships, and your work. She speaks with Morra about how our obs ... Show More
Apr 2
Please Sleep: It Makes You More Charismatic with Dr. Christopher Barnes
Are you actually more productive when you work longer hours or just more exhausted? In this episode, I talk with Christopher Barnes, Professor of Management and the Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, about the ing ... Show More
34m 10s
Mar 31
Moving Towards "Neuroconvergence" with Google's Ennis Olson
What if the problem isn’t your focus, your discipline, or your productivity, but the way you’ve been taught to work? In this episode, I talk with Ennis Olson, Global Innovation Lead at Google, about what changes when you truly understand how your brain operates. Ennis shares how ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2024
How To Master Your Brain’s 3 Gears, Improve Your Focus & Break Free from Stress with Dr Mithu Storoni #487
Today’s workplaces are rapidly evolving, and today’s guest believes we’re still clinging to outdated notions of productivity. Despite the shift from physical to knowledge-based work, many workplaces still prioritise quantity over quality and this is leading to stress and burnout ... Show More
2h 18m
Sep 2025
Unlock Your Brain’s Full Potential
Aspire with Emma Grede is a finalist for Best New Podcast with Signal’s Listener Choice Awards! Vote here. What if your brain holds the key to unlocking success, resilience, and joy? In this episode, Emma sits down with neuroscientist, executive coach, and MIT lecturer Dr. Tara S ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 2024
665 How to Beat Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir
I am so excited to welcome psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to the show to talk about her new book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. If you're a high-functioning codependent, tune in, because I think we tend to ... Show More
35m 41s
May 2025
Follow the energy- Boosting time management with ADHD
<p class="MsoNormal">When it comes to thriving with ADHD, it's not just about time, it's about energy. In this episode, we explore why managing your energy is essential for staying focused, productive, and fulfilled as a busy adult with ADHD.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">You'll learn ... Show More
19m 18s
Jan 2025
3457: Is Fatigue Making it Harder For You to Do Your Best by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Sustainable Productivity
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Episode 3457:
Dr. Jenny Brockis highlights how mental fatigue undermines focus, decision-making, and creativity. She explores strat ... Show More
11m 7s