Many of us have been raised to believe that if we want to get something done, we just need to set our minds to it. Where there's a will, there's a way, right? Yet somehow we end up polishing off that pint of ice cream in the freezer, or spending more than our budget allows. It's almost as if we're not the ones in charge. This week, we talk with psychologist ... Show More
Aug 24
What Art Does For Your Brain
Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ... Show More
49m 18s
Aug 17
How to Be A Better Partner
When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2025
61. You Create Your Reality: Being Delulu Is A Pro Brain Hack With Neuroscientist Emily McDonald
In this week’s episode, Elizabeth is joined by neuroscientist Emily McDonald for a mind-expanding conversation about the science behind manifestation, the power of belief, and why being “delulu” might just be the smartest thing you can do for your brain.Emily breaks down how our ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2025
Neuroscientist - @Emonthebrain | Stop Self-Sabotaging: How to Rewire Your Brain
What if your goals didn’t trigger fear—but safety?In this episode of Sappy Hour, I sit down with Emily McDonald (@emonthebrain) to explore the neuroscience of success, safety, and rewiring your mind to stop self-sabotage.We cover:Why your nervous system links goals with danger (a ... Show More
32m 4s
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 14m
Jan 2025
How Your Brain Is Working Against You
Ever feel like your brain is keeping you stuck in the same patterns, making you believe things about yourself that aren’t true? You’re not imagining it. Your brain has been quietly crafting a narrative about your life, shaping your identity, and influencing the way you act. But w ... Show More
10m 45s
Jul 2022
Mental Fitness and Creating the Life You Want with Dr. Sasha Heinz
Do you know what you should do but you don’t do it? In this episode, we dig into the science behind WHY this happens and HOW exactly you can overcome this massive obstacle. No one’s ever actually stuck, but the reason you FEEL stuck is that what you want, your goals, desires, cha ... Show More
49m 49s