When you get a bad night’s sleep, how do you feel the next day? A lack of sleep impairs several cognitive processes and hurts your ‘Kwik Brain’ performance. In this episode, sleep expert Shawn Stevenson reveals his 3 tips to help you sleep smarter. Whether you want to get into bed more relaxed or get out of bed more rested, this episode will help you there.
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How to Use Gratitude To Upgrade Your Brain Chemistry
<p>Gratitude is more than a feeling. It is one of the most powerful tools I use to rewire my brain for focus, resilience, and high performance.</p><p>In this special Thanksgiving episode, I break down the neuroscience behind gratitude and explain how a consistent practice can boo ... Show More
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Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain
<p>What if the air you breathe every day is silently draining your focus, energy, and mood?</p><p>In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with air quality and disaster recovery expert Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, to reveal the invisible link between the air ... Show More
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Nov 10
The 4 Chemicals Secretly Controlling Your Motivation and Mood
<p>Did you know four brain chemicals secretly control your motivation, mood, and mental energy every single day?</p><p>In this episode, Jim sits down with neuroscientist and bestselling author TJ Power to break down the DOSE Effect. It is a science backed framework for activating ... Show More
27m 7s
Jun 2023
#449: You Snooze You Lose: Cultivating Good Sleeping Habits, with Alex Colkitt
In this episode, Zack explores the vital role sleep plays in overall health and well-being with Alex Colkit, Founder and CEO of AC Holistic Wellness. They discuss the connection between sleep and mental health, suggest reminders of sleep importance, and emphasize the significance ... Show More
46m 36s
May 2016
Sleep, Light, Alarms, Caffeine, Night Shifts, Naps, Sleeping Positions & More With Shawn Stevenson.
<p>Sleep can be super confusing. I get lots of questions about it and have my own too...for example: <em>Are there healthy substitutes for sunlight?</em> <em>What does it exactly mean to be a fast vs. a slow caffeine metabolizer?</em> <em>What's the ideal nap length?</em> <em>How ... Show More
1h 35m
Nov 2023
Dr. Gina Poe: How to Get Better Sleep and Boost Your Learning, Memory and Energy
<p>Are you getting the sleep you need? Do you wish you could improve your sleep, but you’re not sure how?</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Gina Poe is an accomplished researcher and trained neuroscientist with a PhD in basic sleep. Currently a professor at UCLA, Dr. Poe has been researching the ... Show More
44m 30s
Feb 2022
#131 Matthew Walker: The Power of Sleep
Renowned sleep scientist Matthew Walker discusses everything you need to know about what a better night’s sleep can do for your life, and how to prioritize and perfect the way you sleep. Walker breaks down how to identify when you need more sleep, how to deal with insomnia, the b ... Show More
1h 54m
Feb 2021
Save Your Sleep with Sleep Evangelist Dr. Sophie Bostock (Episode 20)
Menopause and midlife can send dueling wrecking balls straight into your sleep architecture, leaving you tossing and turning unable to get to sleep, waking up with racing thoughts at 3 a.m., and generally depriving you of the rest and regeneration you need. This week’s guest, Dr. ... Show More
1h 16m