Aug 24
The Hidden Type of Rest That Boosts Creativity and Mental Clarity
In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down the default mode network, the system your brain activates when you are no longer focused on a demanding task. I explain why zoning out is not always a bad thing, how this network helps retrieve memories and form new connecti ... Show More
10m 3s
Aug 17
My 30 Minute Morning Routine for Better Focus, Energy, and Clarity
Your morning starts shaping your brain long before you answer your first email or take your first sip of coffee.In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I walk you through the morning routine I use to support my brain's natural chemistry, boost mental energy, and create focus t ... Show More
11m 2s
Mar 2019
Traumatic Brain Injury: Could You Have One and Not Have Known It?
Many of the patients Dr. Amen sees at his clinic have a recurrence of dark, often suicidal thoughts, and they often attribute these thoughts to their own messed up way of thinking. But what if these thoughts are the result of a physical problem, or more specifically, a head injur ... Show More
10m 45s
Jan 2022
Get the most out of that noggin with 'Supercharge Your Brain'
Author James Goodwin has written about brain trauma, which, as you can guess, is something you want to avoid at all costs. His new book, Supercharge Your Brain: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain Throughout Your Life, looks at both the effects of brain damage and how you can boost y ... Show More
7m 49s
May 2024
How to Improve Brain Health & Offset Neurodegeneration | Dr. Gary Steinberg
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and a professor of neurosciences, neurosurgery, and neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss brain health and brain injuries, including concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke ... Show More
1h 55m
Feb 2025
Supercharge Your Brain & Body | Ep70
Ever feel like your brain is running on low battery—foggy, overworked, and just not keeping up?Dr. Umair Qureshi knows exactly why that happens and what you can do about it. As a top physician in brain and performance medicine, he’s worked with top athletes and professionals to b ... Show More
18m 59s
Apr 2018
Everyday Neuro 004: Brain Injury, Cognitive Functioning and Concussion in Sport
In this episode, I discuss brain injury and how it affects the brain, physical abilities, cognition and behaviour. There is a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and how concussion in sport is an area receiving interest from researchers. I interview Brodie Ingham who has i ... Show More
20m 33s
Your brain might be sabotaging you without you even knowing it. Millions of us are walking around with invisible brain injuries from childhood falls, sports hits, or even emotional trauma that happened decades ago. These hidden wounds could be why names slip through your memory like water or why you snap at loved ones over nothing.I've spent years diving dee ... Show More
<div><strong><em>Healing Your Brain</em></strong><em>: Stepping into Confidence, Action, and Discipline<br>
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</div><div>In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the connection between brain health and personal growth. Discover how healing your brain can unlock g ... Show More
