What if your brain’s sharpness wasn’t just luck—but something you could train?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science. We dive into practical, science-backed techniques to boost your focus, decision-making, and memory—without burning out.You’ll learn ... Show More
Sep 7
Personal Brand Expert: How to Find Your Purpose and Expand Your Impact
One of the questions I get asked all the time is, “How do I take what I know and use it to help more people?”Our Kwik Brain community is filled with learners, leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, coaches, and people who genuinely want to make a difference. You may have knowledge, exp ... Show More
33m 18s
Aug 31
Do THIS Every Morning to Improve Your Focus, Mood, and Productivity
In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I sit down with Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, to explore how your earliest mental inputs shape your focus, emotions, decisions, and performance throughout the day.We talk about sleep inertia, attentional priming, ... Show More
27m 18s
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
Oct 2025
#106: Multitasking Myths, Focus & Real-World Brain Health - Therese Huston, PhD
Cognitive scientist Dr. Therese Huston joins The FitMind Podcast to share practical, research-backed ways to sharpen focus, lower stress, and keep the brain healthy at any age. Drawing from decades of neuroscience, she explains why multitasking quietly erodes attention and memory ... Show More
51m 38s
Jul 2024
How to Optimize Your Brain Like an Expert
Are you tired of constant mental fog or feel a lack of energy and focus in your day? In this episode, optimize your brain like an expert and operate at peak performance. Learn the science and strategies to enhance your brainpower, how to boost cognitive function, sharpen your foc ... Show More
20m 40s
Jun 2024
Brain Hacks: 6 Secrets to Learn Faster & Unlock The Full Power Of Your Mind
<p>Do you want to know the most important lesson from 200,000 brain scans? </p><p>What about the daily habits that make you smarter, improve your memory, and help you learn faster? </p><p>Would you like to control your mind and speak to yourself in a more positive way? </p><p>Tod ... Show More
50m 49s
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
Dec 2023
Super Brain: 10 Things to Eat, Think, & Do to Improve Your Memory and Learn Faster
<p>Want to boost your reading speed by 30%–50%?</p><p>Want to learn faster?</p><p>What if you never forgot where you put your keys again?</p><p>Mel sits down with world-renowned brain coach Jim Kwik to help you boost your brainpower with his science-backed tools, tips, and strate ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2023
How To Learn More In Record Time - Speed Reading, Concentration, & Memory with Jim Kwik
In this episode we discuss how our guest went from a childhood head injury to becoming an accelerated learning expert. We cover memory, speed reading, improving your focus, taking notes like an expert and go deep into tactics for accelerated learning. We talk about the importance ... Show More
1h 11m