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From the Self-Improvement Phenomenon blog PickTheBrain.com comes the Pick the Brain Podcast, the show where we pick the brains of the brightest minds in productivity, health, and self improvement. Pick the Brain has been named in over 100 “Best of the Web” lists, and Refinery29 named co-host Erin Fa…

Erin Falconer and Jeremy Fisher


    • May 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 346 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Pick the Brain Podcast

    How to Break Up With Your Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 29:55


    On today's episode we're going to chat about Erin's newest project: How to Break Up With Your Friends! This book is Erin's newest project and it's sooo worth the read. Let's jump in and chat about it!!! Get the book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Break Your Overthinking Habit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 27:02


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss a few ways to avoid the habit of overthinking. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/dTFDfR47dl4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3 Steps to Get Anything You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 34:23


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss a clip that describes 3 ways to obtain any goal. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/c4gcV393YsQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why You're Tired

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 19:49


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss why you have a mid-day slump and how you can avoid it! Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/TsD4DFC_aqQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Languages of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 13:27


    On today's show we'll revisit a conversation about the 5 love languages and how those impact who we are. Let's jump in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live By Grace, Not Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 22:59


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will hear the second part of a speech delivered by Maria Taylor. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xai_ALvsGbE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 Guideposts For Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 18:03


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will hear the first part of a speech delivered by Maria Taylor. Let's jump in! Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xai_ALvsGbE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Double Down on Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 20:48


    n this show Jeremy and Erin will hear a short clip from Oprah and talk about the importance of believing in yourself. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xai_ALvsGbE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Talk to Polarized People - Throwback!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 22:42


    On today's episode, we'll listen to a classic episode from Jeremy and Erin where they discuss ways to engage and talk with people who have strongly polarized opinions. New episodes out next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PTB-Corona Virus Edition - Finding Hope In Uncertainty (Rerun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 22:32


    In today's episode, we'll hear an episode from March 2020 from when the COVID-19 Pandemic was just starting. We all thought we'd be long out of it by now, but as 2022 approaches, the pandemic is still going and many of the lessons Erin and Jeremy share in this episode need to be heard. Stay safe, everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PTB-Need a Laugh? Here You Go! (Rerun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 16:27


    On today's episode, we'll hear a classic episode where Erin and Jeremy listen to a hilarious clip from Ryan Hamilton! This episode originally aired on 19 August 2020. New episodes will be released in the next couple of weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Stop Wasting Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 19:57


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss a segment from Prince Ea that's going to challenge what you think about your day job. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2NDQOgGycg&t=6s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Guard Your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 21:17


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss the second half of a segment from Dr. Atul Gawande that explores guarding our time. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7HCEtsEeJA&t=28s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pay Attention to What Fuels You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 23:03


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss the first part of a segment from Dr. Atul Gawande that explores what fuels our souls. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7HCEtsEeJA&t=28s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PTB-328-Forgive So You Can Finally be Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 16:28


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss the power of forgiveness and how it can free you. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/ABZSFeWexao Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Committing to Uncomfortable Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 21:33


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss the second part of a segment that talks about the importance of thinking independently. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/5_j2iqDJCtQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Science of Happiness Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 30:51


    On today's show we'll discuss a segment from researcher Dan Gilbert on the Surprising Science of Happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Don't Be Controlled by Messages of Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 22:06


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss a segment that talks about the importance of thinking independently. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/5_j2iqDJCtQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can Privilege Hurt Rather than Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 22:09


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discuss the very complex topic of privilege as part of a book summary from Malcolm Gladwell. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/jzxyC-JgwLg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Doing the Right Thing Has Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 22:22


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will hear an interesting story that will challenge us to think about others. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3o7RJ5q0JU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Being Smart a Curse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 22:09


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will discussing a clip from a smart person to smart people about smart people. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwvilfPWHYI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 Important Life Lessons - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 22:22


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be hearing a clip from Tim Minchin that talks about the importance of being hard on your opinions. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/yoEezZD71sc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 Important Life Lessons - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 22:20


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be hearing a clip from Tim Minchin that unpacks the complexity of happiness. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/yoEezZD71sc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 18:17


    “Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right” – Henry Ford Our minds are powerful. So powerful that they can convince us that something isn't possible even though it is. In this episode of the podcast Erin and Jeremy discuss an article written by Tom Bilyeu from Impact Theory on the topic of bending your mind to your will, as well as the importance of life long learning. Show Notes: Support this show at Patreon.com/pickthebrain How to Bend Your Brain to Your Will  – entrepreneurs.maqtoob.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Drives Our Decisions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 24:53


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be unpacking some of the motives behind our decision making. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pmaP5-P7kw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is It Better to Lie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 29:50


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be discussing a summary of the book "Lying" written by Sam Harris. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbBSn12XATA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Finding Your True Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 15:49


    If you don't place yourself in positions of resistance, can you ever really find your true potential? On today's show, we'll hear from former Navy Seal and motivational speaker, David Goggins, and learn how he turned his life around. Show Notes: Original Video Support this show at https://patreon.com/pickthebrain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    One Simple Step to Stop Thinking and Start Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 31:55


    On this episode we'll hear a clip from Mel Robbins during a visit to Impact Theory that will show us how to keep our brains from stalling our growth. Show Notes: Original Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 Ideas to Inspire Your Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 10:26


    On today's show we'll hear a short and inspiring story that will hopefully kickstart your creative mind. Show Notes: Hear more of the Aworkening Podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Stress Effects Your Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 22:25


    What the heck is a microbiome? And what does it have to do with how we think and feel? On today's throwback episode we'll be discussing the kind of impact stress and eating habits have on how our body operates. Show Notes: MIcrobiome Video Pick the Brain Article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 Steps for Overcoming Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 26:45


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be hearing a segment from the After Skool YouTube channel that discusses 4 ways to overcome adversity. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61bMGNL6MrM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Finding True Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 30:16


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be discussing another segment from Naval Ravikant that is crammed full of useful information for those hoping to find true peace. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3amLsamhtCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Pursue Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 32:22


    On this show Jeremy and Erin will be discussing a segment from Naval Ravikant that is packed full of useful information for those hoping to increase their level of happiness. Show Notes: Support this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3amLsamhtCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unleash Your Genius With this Throwback Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 18:21


    On today's episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing a segment from Robin Sharma on how we can unleash the genius that lives inside all of us. Show Notes: Original Video More from Robin Sharma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can We Trust Nutrition Stuides and Health Claims?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 26:42


    There is lots of misinformation in the world of nutrition and health. How can we determine what kinds of food we should actually be eating? That's the topic of today's show. Show Notes: Please consider supporting this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q_kA5yKwFE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Controlling Your Mood by Controlling Your Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 20:55


    Does your mood control your thoughts or do your thoughts control your mood? On today's show we'll explore questions like those! Show Notes: Please consider supporting this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjQGeMZzvHk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    How Do You Define Success?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 25:08


    Sometimes people climb the ladder of success only to realize that it's leaning against the wrong wall. How can we avoid that? That's what today's show is about. Show Notes: Please consider supporting this show at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://youtu.be/QHpdf_XV-3o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Get Motivated with this Throwback Spoken Word Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 16:42


    Today's show is a throwback fan favorite that contains a spoken word mix that will inspire your week! Let's jump in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Art of Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 27:37


    Do you suffer from an attachment to certain things that have happened in your life? Are you interested in learning how to let go? This episode is for you. Show Notes: Support this how at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VyyWklwpBE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Be All in to Win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 21:16


    On today's show we'll hear a clip from Amy Purdy about the importance of being "all in" when pursuing our goals. Show Notes: Support this how at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Hear more from Amy at https://www.amypurdy.com Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZXCEAg4Jg8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's Holding Your Brilliance Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 24:03


    On today's show we'll hear a the rest of the segment from speaker Simon Bailey that will challenge us to think about what might be holding back our own brilliance Show Notes: Support this how at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Hear more from Simon at https://www.simontbailey.com Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF6kIplBCIE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What You Want Wants You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 27:12


    On today's show we'll hear a segment from speaker Simon Bailey that will inspire you to think about what you want and how it might want you too. Show Notes: Support this how at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Hear more from Simon at https://www.simontbailey.com Find the original video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF6kIplBCIE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Power of Pivoting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 27:16


    On today's show we'll hear the incredible story of Marques Ogden whose unconventional work ethic took him to high highs and low lows. Show Notes: Support this how at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Original Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8XQC_fZcEU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Incredible Focus. Unshakeable Resilience.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 22:01


    On today's show we'll hear a powerful story from Turia Pitt from turiapitt.com about the importance of focus in the face of challenge. Show Notes: Support this how at https://Patreon.com/pickthebrain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do What You Love and Get Paid for It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 22:11


    On today's show we'll hear a segment from the founder of Patreon that describes a revolution in the way people can get paid to do what they love. Show Notes: Support this show at: https://patreon.com/pickthebrain Original video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlQ3C_VanaU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Diversity Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 20:17


    On today's show we'll hear a segment from Shonda Rhimes where she answers a question she hates about the importance of diversity. Show Notes: https://youtu.be/vg84RtWw2I0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Use Negativity as Fuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 25:11


    On today's show we'll hear a clip from David Goggins that's a mix of tips and advice to be the best you can be by turning negativity into fuel. Show Notes: davidgoggins.com https://youtu.be/pOKzLXC-8UI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Love Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 18:29


    On today's show we're going to talk about the most important relationship you'll ever have - the one with yourself. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5zPohg46Bk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Story That Will Change Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 21:51


    On today's show we're going to hear a story that might just change your life. Let's jump in! Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sUuxJJuilc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 23:44


    On today's show we'll talk about ways to stay mentally strong by avoiding certain pitfalls. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqygig0qJug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Get Inspired By this Story of Albert Einstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 18:04


    On today's show we'll hear the inspirational story of Albert Einstein and get a fresh look at learning. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tX6pBqP_KY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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