The Human Brain Paradox

Turns out, I’ve been wrong… a lot. And sometimes, admitting it is harder than it sounds. In this episode, I share what I learned from getting it wrong, and why those mistakes might be exactly what you need to rethink your own habits, routines, and choices.For more go to: www.scot ...  Show more

We treat productivity like a competitive sport, measuring our worth in how many boxes we can tick before lunch. We pack our schedules, worship at the altar of busyness, and then wonder why we’re exhausted all the time. In this episode, I break down why our obsession with producti ...  Show more

Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher <a href="https://philosophy.ubc.ca/prof ...

How many times have you tried to suppress an unwanted thought, only to ruminate on it even more? Research shows that the brain reacts to attempts at thought suppression by repeatedly checking for the thought, making it stronger and increasing our distress. Dr. Laurie explains why ...  Show more

Ever feel like your thoughts are running a marathon in your head? You're not alone! In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of our minds and how we can overcome the habit of overthinking.

I'll be sharing insights from the inspiring book "The Power of Now" and d ...

The brain is the most powerful thing we have in the world, and yet most of us are blocking ourselves from accessing its fullest capacity because we aren't managing it well. The result? You don't achieve as much as you want and your life feels good, but not great. The key to a bre ...  Show more