Why is it so hard to break a habit?

We will be back next week with a new episode! This week we have an episode from our sister show Smash Boom Best: Slime vs Slinkies!Set out these two playthings on a table and see which one your kid grabs first. Is it the gooey, squishy, surprising slime? Or the springy, wiggly, w ...  Show more

As Brains On fast approaches 400 episodes, we wanted to re-visit this one. Not only is it our milestone episode 100, but our pal Gungador goes from Most Epic Fighting Battle Realm to a much more challenging setting: high school. We ask why people seem to love the number 100 so mu ...  Show more

Happy Tuesday, muffins!!! The vibes are GIVING very much what they need to today, and we are chatting allll about habits! If you've been struggling to create new habits that stick — this one is for you! We're chatting about The four parts of the habit loop + understanding how hab ...  Show more

Do you watch too much Netflix or check your phone first thing in the morning?

We all have habits we want to change for the better. But how do you form healthy habits?

Usually, when we’re talking about changing habits, we’re focused mostly on the habits we wan ...

We've covered habit building in a number of episodes but this week I wanted to discuss how to break the bad habits that are no longer serving you. One of my most asked questions is "Cass, how did you quit smoking for good?" In this episode I break down my own exp ...

You brush your teeth every day without thinking about it. Why can't working out feel the same way?Some habits are effortless. You don't negotiate with yourself about brushing your teeth. You don't need motivation. You just do it. But other habits, the ones that could actually tra ...  Show more