The Advantages of a Socially Awkward Brain wi...

In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down five of the biggest focus disruptors and the practical strategies you can use to overcome them. These habits can quietly drain your mental energy and make deep concentration feel almost impossible.I also share simple ways to ...  Show more

In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I walk you through my personal evening routine and the habits I use to wind down, clear my mind, and prepare my brain for restorative sleep.I explain why sleep is essential for memory consolidation, mental clarity, and brain health, and ...  Show more

Awkwardness gets a bad rap, but the trait is often an indicator that someone is extraordinary. Psychologist and author Ty Tashiro has spent a great deal of time studying (and living!) social awkwardness. He's fascinated by how the same traits that cause us social embarrassment ca ...  Show more

You’ve likely experienced an awkward moment or two in your life. You say or do something that’s out of social sync, leaving the person you’re interacting with bemused, and you feeling like running and hiding under a rock. While awkwardness is an uncomfortable feeling and can hurt ...  Show more

A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower. ***** Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkw ...  Show more

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