Brain Science: Neuroscience, Behavior

Develop a high-performance mindset

In this episode Adam and Mireille discuss what it takes to develop a high performance mindset. Your mindset is the mental framework that influences your actions, your dec

Your brain on burnout

We're back! This is from our "lost episodes" — This is your brain...and this is your brain on burnout, any questions? OK, but seriously, burnout effects everyone, even if

The practice of being present

We're joined by Elisha Goldstein, PhD - one of the world's preeminent mindfulness teachers, a clinical psychologist, founder of the Mindful Living Collective and, creator

It's OK to self-care

Most of us have heard how important "self-care" is and how important it can be for healthy living. But what exactly IS self-care? In this episode, not only do we define w

I'm just so stressed

Stress is something that we will inevitably encounter throughout our lives. It isn't all bad or maladaptive, but how we manage it can make a significant difference in our

Clarity and expectation

When you lack clarity or have uncertainty for a direction or goal, it's going to be difficult to succeed in your actions. Today Mireille and Adam discuss the topic of cle

Dealing with conflict

Conflict is a part of everyday life. If you are connected to other humans, conflict will eventually occur. But what exactly is conflict? Where does it begin? How can it b

What does it mean to be Indistractible?

Distractions will always exist -- managing them is our responsibility. We often talk about the need for new information in order to change the old patterns of our brain.

It all begins with empathy

Have you heard the phrase, "Put yourself in their shoes?" In this episode, the conversation focuses on the "HOW" and why it all begins with empathy. Empathy is the key th

The science behind caffeine

Today's episode features _our very first guest_. We're joined by Danielle Rath, a notable expert and product developer in the caffeine and energy drink industry. Danielle

Cognitive distortions

How reflective are you with the thoughts you think? In this episode, Mireille and Adam talk through a few more cognitive distortions. These "distortions" are general tend

Your brain can change

You are not what you've been dealt. You might have heard in your life that you've inherited bad genes or even good genes, and from that you conclude that you're doomed or

The Neuroscience of touch

How much do you focus on your sense of touch? Have you ever considered how or why this sense is so critical to our lives and how we manage ourselves? In this episode, Mir

The power of story

Researchers have examined the power of story and discovered the way in which stories provide a framework that has the capacity to transcend language for universal underst

Navigating perfectionism

High expectations for performance in both life and work are common, but what do you do when you get stuck and you're not able to achieve the results you desire? In this e

Step away to get unstuck

In this episode, Mireille and Adam talk through the challenge of problem solving. It's all to common to utilize the "try harder" approach when things aren't working out t

Building resiliency

In this episode, Mireille and Adam discuss the importance of building resiliency and how we can build skills to navigate unexpected and unwanted adversities. Fundamentall

Start with gratitude

It's been said that happy people are thankful, but maybe it's the other way around. Thankful people are happy. In this episode we discuss the value of and the way that pr

Developing a mental framework

The quality of your thinking depends on your mental framework. To become a better thinker you need to have an understanding of this mental framework and how you view the

Working from home

Given all of the recent changes and adjustments many individuals have made to working remotely, Mireille and Adam discuss some of the relevant aspects of working from hom