How does chronic pain affect the brain? I’m excited about this conversation with Dr. Harry Adelson, a naturopathic doctor and stem cell specialist! If you’ve ever noticed pain affecting your brainpower, we have a special episode for you today. In this episode, Harry shares strategies to lessen chronic pain and boost your thinking as a result. He explains how ... 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
Jun 2024
Top Pain Researcher | The 6 Keys to Relieving Pain
<p>Stanford neuroscientist Sean Mackey, MD, PhD reveals pain is highly subjective, shaped by our beliefs and experiences - not just injury signals. He unpacks chronic pain's persistence, promising treatment strategies like brief behavioral therapies, and research toward personali ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2023
How To Manage Chronic Pain During Cancer Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks to pain management physician Dr. Neal Rakesh, and neurologist Dr. Anna DeForest, about the many options patients and doctors have to treat pain, including different therapies, safely managed painkillers, injections, and the possibili ... Show More
20m 12s
Dec 2024
Finding relief from chronic pain
Living with chronic pain affects both body and mind, but there are ways to regain control and resilience. In this episode, Monica explores evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and relaxation techniques to help you cope. Learn how to ... Show More
8m 1s
Mar 2021
Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain
In this episode, I describe the science of how and why pain arises in the body and brain, and how we can actively control our experience of pain. I discuss inflammation, stress, acupuncture, limb damage and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I review protocols that leverage the lympha ... Show More
1h 35m