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We've just launched a new podcast at Kindling Media (my other company besides Heights) helping people learn how to build wealth. It's called Making Money and it's the financial education I wish I'd had. This is the first episode, but dropped into the Braincare feed. You can listen to the rest of the show here: https://link.chtbl.com/braincare Or search for Making Money wherever you listen to your pods. Hope you enjoy!

Dan here, the host and creator of the Braincare podcast and the Founder of Heights. At one of my other companies, Kindling Media, we've just launched our first true crime show, called Bad Money The first season is about the Hong Kong gangster, Big Spender, who was obsessed with money and went further than anyone before to get rich. This is a story of how money and power really work - and this is the first episode. You can listen to the rest of the show here: https://link.chtbl.com/badmoney_braincare Or search for Bad Money wherever you listen to your pods. Hope you enjoy!

Adrienne Herbert wants you to get up at 5am! The leading wellness professional, author, speaker and host of the Power Hour podcast is an advocate for starting your day with a non-negotiable hour of self-focus. So, what's so transformative about her mornings that they stop her reaching for the snooze button? Today on this encore episode of The Braincare Podcast, Adrienne explains her peak performance philosophy that makes seemingly insurmountable challenges totally obtainable. We discuss ruthless routine and prioritisation, cultivating healthy habits, and how an extra hour in the morning can catalyse the change you want to see in your life. We talk about: Adrienne's 5.30am power hour What wellness is, and what it isn't The busy-ness misconception Learning to prioritise Balancing training and recovery, for body and brain Habit-forming AKA how to set yourself up for success How to curate your own Power Hour

Dr. James Doty wants you to conjure the life of your dreams. The Stanford University neurosurgeon, author, and mate of the Dalai Lama, the Pope, and Desmond Tutu (despite being an Athiest) knows a thing or two about manifestation! On today's encore episode of the Braincare Podcast, Dr. James Doty explains the incredible results of manifesting your intention with all of your senses. Plus, he explains how seemingly serendipitous moments of good fortune are linked to our self-actualisation practices. We talk about: How can you manifest your intentions with all of your senses? Manifestation and the subconscious mind Extraordinary connections: why you should never take people for granted Neuroplasticity and manifestation Mind over matter: how to change your fate What one thing do all spiritual leaders have in common?

Emilia Thompson returns to chat about building positive relationships with food and your body. In today's encore episode, Thompson shares characteristics of good and bad relationships with food, taking out emotions on your body, and how to recognize the signs that you may need to reevaluate how you're using food to treat your body. We discuss body image issues, body neutrality, tips on how to have a better relationship with food, and inclusive dieting. We talk about: Emilia's relationship with food during her time in bikini competitions Having a good and bad relationship with food Symptoms of a bad relationship with food Tips and techniques to have a better relationship with food Tips for body image issues Body neutrality Inclusive dieting approaches How Emilia takes care of her brain

Rachael Kent is keeping an eye on your technology use! As a lecturer and researcher at King's College, Rachael's PhD and ongoing research examines how digital tech influences our mental and physical health. With three technology-saturated lockdowns under our belts, her work has become more relevant than ever! Today on this encore episode of The Braincare Podcast, Rachael shares her fascinating findings about our increasingly digital-dependent lives. We discuss apps, notifications, and fitness trackers - the good, the bad and the ugly - and the fine line between helpful and coercive tech.We talk about: Leisure and labour with digital devices What is toxic productivity? Living lockdown lives online How to get intentional with tech Data acquisition and self-worth Fitness tracking apps - friend or foe? Digital detoxing

Dr. Daniel Amen knows just how powerful a healthy brain is. As one of the world's best-known psychologists and authors at the intersection between neuroscience and psychology, he's performed an enormous amount of brain scans to understand what's going on in our heads during our most challenging moments. Today Dr Daniel Amen shares his insights on overcoming anxiety, trauma, and grief. We discuss the very real implications of stress on our brain function and why good brain hygiene is imperative. Plus, Dr Daniel Amen shares actionable practices to combat anxiety that you can start! We talk about: What is brain reserve? Your brain during the pandemic Habits and practices for overcoming anxiety How can a healthy brain help you to withstand stress? PTSD and post-traumatic growth The power of diaphragmatic breathing The first steps for coming to terms with grief

Stephen Fry is regarded as one of the UK's brightest brains. He's a prolific writer and actor who can apply his shrewd analysis and razor-sharp wit to just about any subject. So how does he keep his mind curious?  On today's encore episode of the Braincare Podcast, Stephen shares his thoughts on intelligence of every shade - cognitive, mathematical, poetic - down to the very tautology of the word, and where he falls on the nature-nurture divide.  We talk about: Whether upbringing shapes our future intelligence  The difference between intelligence and wisdom The privilege of not-knowing and the Dunning–Kruger effect How our attitude to learning can impact our intelligence

Gemma Styles, writer, influencer, and podcast host of Good Influence, returns for our season finale to discuss dealing with mental health as an influencer. Today, Gemma shares how social media impacts her mental health by her followers and competing with herself online. We discuss how to approach influencers online, curate healthy feeds, and what to look for in your social media experience. This episode closes out Season 1 of the Braincare Podcast. We'll be returning with brand new episodes in January. Can't wait until next year? We'll be releasing encore episodes of our favourite guests from the season during the month of December. Thank you for listening, sharing and supporting our episodes! We can't wait to bring you more soon. We talk about: Followers impacting mental health Competing with yourself online Dealing with negativity online How to approach influencers online Advice to people who follow influencers

Gemma Styles, writer, influencer, and podcast host of Good Influence, join us today to chat about managing media and mental health as someone who has to be present online. Styles shares how she approaches and consumes media while protecting her mental health. We discuss mental health awareness, managing her life as an influencer, and how family and friends help with her mental health. We talk about: Gemma approaches media and protecting her mental health Managing life as an influencer Consuming mental illnesses on social media When Gemma became aware of mental health Mental health awareness Dealing with mental health and family/friends

Ambar Driscoll, former model, influencer, and creator of the Bamby Collective, returns to talk about body positivity and eating disorders. Today, Ambar shares her experience with eating disorders and what she did to combat her health issues. We discuss how social media can influence body image, healthy fitness, and tips on how to have body positivity. We talk about: Where did Ambar's eating disorder start Opening up about eating disorders Social media influences How to manage your inner voice around body positivity Fitness

Ambar Driscoll, former model, influencer and the creator of Bamby Collective, joins us today to discuss her mental health journey and why she chose to use her Instagram platform to advocate for it. Today, Ambar shares why she left modelling and her impact on sharing her mental health with her social media audience. We discuss meditation, books she enjoys reading for mental health and tips to keep your mental health and check. We talk about: Ambar's mental health journey Why Ambar started influencing mental health Ambar's experience of sharing her mental health on social media Ambar's tips for keeping mental health in check Meditation Why Ambar left modeling

James Routledge, author of Mental Health at Work and founder of Sanctus - a purpose-driven organization with a mission to change the perceptions around mental health - returns to chat about his book. Routledge shares why we should be more comfortable talking about mental health at work. We discuss why Routledge wrote his book, how to practically start talking about mental health at work and list a few tips on how to deal with mental health in the workplace. We talk about: Who is Routledge's book for What triggered Routledge to write his book Routledge's imposter syndrome How Routledge finds the will to write How to practically take steps talking about mental health at work Tips for people struggling with mental health at work

James Routledge, author of Mental Health at Work and founder of Sanctus - a purpose-driven organization with a mission to change the perceptions around mental health - joins us today to discuss mental health coaching. Stemming from his personal mental health journey, Routledge found mental health coaching was a better place to start for him before diving into therapy. We chat about what is mental health coaching, the Sanctus approach and why people should consider it. We talk about: Routledge's mental health journey and starting Sanctus How Sanctus contributes to mental health The Sanctus approach Mental health coaching What braincare means to Routledge

Chris Bailey, productivity expert and author of Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction, returns to chat about how to actively become productive. Today, Bailey shares how to measure the quality of attention we're giving to our productivity and how to improve our ability to focus. We discuss attention and technology, flow state, hyperfocus and scatter focus. We talk about: What inspired Bailey to write Hyperfocus How to measure the quality of attention that goes into our productivity Variables for determining the quality of our overall attention Attention and technology Flow state and hyperfocus Scatter focus / deliberate mind-wandering Tips on how to improve your ability to focus

Chris Bailey, productivity expert and author of The Productivity Project, joins us to chat about what productivity is and how we can become the most productive. Today, Bailey shares his journey into studying productivity and what causes us not to be the most productive. We discuss attention spans, novelty bias, and how technology affects our productivity. We talk about: How Bailey got into studying productivity Bailey's experiments What is productivity Attention span Attention and technology How to avoid novelty bias

Ed Cunningham, A Need to Read podcast host, returns to share his mental health journey and how books played a part. Today, we discuss how Cunningham started working on his mental health, the stigma behind men and mental health, and Cunningham's tips to manage it. We talk about: How did Cunningham start his mental health journey The stigma around men's mental health When is it appropriate to dump your issues onto people What does braincare mean to Cunningham Journaling Top tips for managing mental health

A Need to Read podcast host Ed Cunningham joins the show to discuss mental health books and why reading them is so important. Cunningham, a podcaster who talks all about honest and engaging book reviews, shares his favourite books and why they've inspired him. Today, we discuss Cunningham's top mental health books. He shares why they're so important and gives insight on why you should add them to your reading list. We talk about: How to remember what you read What Cunningham likes to read What mental health books have inspired Cunningham

In today's episode, we're diving into gratitude journaling. You've probably heard Dan mention gratitude journaling in the past as it is something he does for his braincare. Well, exciting news: Dan and the Heights team have made a way for everyone to start journaling! In honour of World Mental Health Day, Heights has released their second product, The Braincare Journal. Backed by a community of incredible scientific and well-being experts, this journal makes the practice of gratitude journaling very easy. We discuss what is gratitude, why you should start journaling and its benefits. If you'd like to get your hands on The Braincare Journal, visit BraincareJournal.com. We talk about: What is gratitude Why you should journal What is gratitude journaling Benefits of gratitude journaling Dan's journaling journey How to get started journaling

Tabbie Megan, the founder of the Love Your Mind Online app, joins the show to discuss her vision to end the stigma surrounding mental health. Today, Megan shares three ways her app is advocating for changing that stigma. We discuss what the app offers, Tabbie's personal experience with mental health, and ways to start working on brain care. We talk about: What is Love Your Mind Online Love Your Mind Online's vision to end the stigma of mental health About the Love Your Mind Online app Tabbie's experience with mental health How Tabbie practices brain care Why Tabbie started taking Heights

Jacqueline Lauren, founder and CEO of Lenslife Technologies, joins us to discuss how Heights has impacted her brain health and helps combat her anxiety as she runs her start-up business. Lauren shares her journey with anxiety starting at a young age and how Heights has become her go-to for brain health. We chat about managing anxiety, founder well-being, advice for people who have the same struggles as Lauren and what Lauren has learned from taking Heights supplements. We talk about: What kicked off Lauren's brain care journey The role brain care has played in Lauren's life Founder well-being Challenges of brain care and well-being Advice for people struggling with anxiety What Lauren has learned from taking Heights

Michele Rosenthal, award-winning trauma and PTSD blogger, author and trauma recovery specialist, joins us to discuss what PTSD is and how it stems from trauma. Today, Rosenthal shares what got her into trauma recovery and ways we can start healing from it. We discuss symptoms of PTSD, little and big T trauma, and PTSD treatment. We talk about: Rosenthal's trauma experience What is PTSD What is trauma Symptoms of PTSD Trauma recovery People avoiding PTSD treatment

Master of habits, James Clear, returns to talk about how businesses and people can develop good work-life habits. Today, Clear discusses good and bad habits of leaders and shares tools anyone can use to start developing great habits to help manage life. We discuss the habit of refinement, the two-minute rule, and why habits create freedom, not restriction. We talk about: Good habits of leaders Habit of refinement Bad habits of leaders The most important habit to sustain a healthy mindset The two minute rule How not to restrict your life based on habits

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, joins us today to discuss how your environment can affect your habits. Using his personal experiences of working towards developing good habits, Clear has become the master of demonstrating what best practices look like and how that impact can impact your future. Today, Clear shares how our habits are developed through our home and social environments. We discuss how Covid-19 has affected our habits, why you should choose the right social settings and ways to start having healthy habits. We talk about: Why James Clear is the habits guy How the concept of our habits have changed since Covid-19 How your environment affects your habits How social environments shape habits Most powerful habits James Clear has integrated into his life

Dr Mindy Pelz, best-selling author, holistic health and fasting expert, and popular YouTuber and podcaster, returns to talk about the benefits of fasting for brain health. Today, Pelz shares what fasting can look like for people and why it's so effective to the mind and body. We discuss how long should you fast, fasting challenges for men and women, and how to start fasting to reap its physical and mental benefits. We talk about: What is intermittent fasting What happens to the body the longer you fast How long can you fast When you shouldn't fast How to start intermittent fasting Benefits of fasting for brain health

Dr Mindy Pelz, best-selling author, holistic health and fasting expert, and popular YouTuber and podcaster, join us to discuss menopause and how to adapt to a lifestyle that will help manage it in the modern world. Today, Pelz shares her experience with menopause and why she's directed her career to help women overcome it. We discuss what causes menopause, how sex hormones affect our moods, symptoms, and tips to manage it. We talk about: How menopause affects everyone What causes menopause How sex hormones affect moods 3 labels for menopause Menopause symptoms Tips to manage menopause

Rick Doblin, psychotherapist and the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), returns to chat about methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and its positive effects on PTSD and trauma. Today, Doblin share what MDMA is, how it works, and how it can help those struggling with PTSD and trauma-related mental issues. We discuss how MDMA is used in therapy, the journey of it getting FDA approval, and the history of its development. We talk about: What is MDMA How does MDMA work How MDMA helps with PTSD and trauma Neuroplasticity Studies with MDMA How close is MDMA to FDA approval Exciting compounds of psychedelics and mental health

Rick Doblin, psychotherapist and the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), joins us to talk about how and why psychedelics are good for your mental health. Today, Doblin shares why he founded MAPS, his journey with psychedelics, and ending the war on drugs. We discuss psychedelic psychotherapy, the history and cultural impact of psychedelics, and how MAPS is helping with mental health. We talk about: Doblin's journey with psychedelics How are psychedelics good for your mental health Psychedelic psychotherapy Psychedelics in our culture The history of psychedelics What is MAPS

Dr Steven Gundry, one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons, a pioneer in nutrition, and the medical director at the International Heart and Lung Institute for Restorative Medicine, returns to talk about his new book, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain. Today, Gundry shares what the Plant Paradox is and the backlash he's gotten behind the controversial topic. We discuss Blue Zones, lectins, "healthy" foods we should consume and avoid, and the benefits of olive oil. We talk about: Backlash of The Plant Paradox Blue Zone Lectins affects on our bodies Foods we should avoid and consume Supplementation How brain care shows up in Gundry's life

Dr Steven Gundry, one of the world's top cardiothoracic surgeons, a pioneer in nutrition, and the medical director at the International Heart and Lung Institute for Restorative Medicine, joins the show to talk about his book, The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone. Today, Gundry shares what the Energy Paradox is and why we are always tired. We discuss chronic low energy, energy expenditure studies of the Hadzas in Tanzania, why our gut makes us have low energy, and ways to boost our energy. We talk about: What is the Energy Paradox Chronic low energy / inflammation 3 L's of chronic inflammation Gundry's thoughts on plant-based diets Energy boosting Gundry's #1 tip for energy

Patrick Holford, nutrition expert, leading spokesman, and author of 46 books, returns to discuss the benefits of vitamin D. Today, Holford shares why vitamin D is promoted more than vitamin C, where we get our source of vitamin D, and how much of it do we need. We discuss the benefits of vitamin D in the brain, how it's produced, and how to know if we have a vitamin D deficiency. We talk about: Why is vitamin D promoted more for Covid-19 than vitamin C How vitamin D is produced Where we get our vitamin D How much vitamin D do we need Vitamin D deficiency Benefits of vitamin D in the brain

Patrick Holford, nutrition expert, leading spokesman, and author of 46 books, joins us to discuss the benefits and effects of supplementing vitamin C. Today, Holford shares the studies of vitamin C, why we need it, and how it has helped during the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss what animals develop vitamin C, why it's important to supplement, and the issues nutrition faces within the pharmaceutical industry. We talk about: How Holford got into nutrition Benefits of vitamin C China and vitamin C COVID-19 and vitamin C Why people don't take vitamin C The pharmaceutical industry and vitamin C

Emilia Thompson returns to chat about building positive relationships with food and your body. Today, Thompson shares characteristics of good and bad relationships with food, taking out emotions on your body, and how to recognize the signs that you may need to reevaluate how you're using food to treat your body. We discuss body image issues, body neutrality, tips on how to have a better relationship with food, and inclusive dieting. We talk about: Emilia's relationship with food during her time in bikini competitions Having a good and bad relationship with food Symptoms of a bad relationship with food Tips and techniques to have a better relationship with food Tips for body image issues Body neutrality Inclusive dieting approaches How Emilia takes care of her brain

Emilia Thompson, registered nutritionist and lecturer in sports nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, joins us to discuss emotional eating and how to manage it. Today, Thompson shares what emotional eating is, its triggers, and how to tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger. We discuss how to combat emotional eating, how it affects men and women, and how to be mindful when you're hungry so you don't overeat. We talk about: What is emotional eating Emotional eating triggers Telling the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger Emotional hunger effects on men and women Compassionate and mindful eating How practical is compassionate eating Signs to seek professional help about emotional eating

Rahaf Harfoush returns to chat about the trend that may be negatively affecting our mindset, the Productivity Propaganda Paradox. Today, Harfoush goes into detail about what the productivity paradox is and how it can cause us to feel less than when we believe we aren't working hard enough. We discuss knowing who you are outside of your profession and titles, how we tie self-worth into productivity, and how we can change this mindset to actually become truly productive. We talk about: What is the Productivity Propaganda Paradox Pseudo-spirituality Where the productivity mindset came from Self-worth tied to productivity Who are you outside of your profession Summary of Big Ideas

Rahaf Harfoush, researcher, digital anthropologist, and New York Times bestselling author, focuses on the intersections of emerging technology, innovation and digital culture. Throughout her career, she's studied how technology impacts our culture and how it's changing the way we exist in the world. Within her research, Harfoush published Hustle and Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work, which stemmed from her personal experience of burnout. Today, Harfoush shares the impact of how productivity culture affects creatives' workflow. We discuss the creative mindset of if you're not working you're not being productive, everyone's unique creative cycles, optimal flow and performance, and how to know if you're a productive creative. We talk about: A productive creative/creative workers The cycle of creativity Optimal flow/performance Unique creative cycles Productivity culture Burnout How to start getting creative work done

What we eat not only impacts us mentally and physically but can also affect our creativity. Sophie Medlin, Head of Nutrition Research at Heights, shares how nutrition affects all aspects of our mental health. The relationships between food, mood, and mental performance are bi-directional. Our mood affects what we eat and what we eat affects our mood and mental performance. Studies show people who suffer from depression and anxiety are more likely to have vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Medlin shares why people with mood disorders are often deficient in key nutrients. She discusses hydration, gut bacteria, dietary non-negotiables, lifestyle factors, and supplementation in this week's minisode.

Science journalist and author, James Nestor, returns to chat more about breathing. Breathwork is a mighty tool with many benefits for our bodies. Nestor shares the powerful things humans can do with our breath.Today, Nestor explains breathwork methods and how practices were developed. We discuss holotropic breathwork, tummo breathing, the Wim Hof Method, and Nestor's experiences with breathwork.We talk about:Holotropic breathworkNestor's experience with holotropic breathworkTummo breathing / Inner fire breathingWim Hof researchBreathwork practices and methodsNestor's daily routine and what brain care means to him

James Nestor, science journalist and author, joins us to discuss his book, Breath: The New Science of Lost Art. After personal experiences of respiratory illnesses and conducting research, Nestor learned that we have become the worst breathers in the animal kingdom. However, our ancestors didn't have the same problems as we do today.Today, Nestor shares why we have so much trouble breathing and how we can help correct it. We discuss why we breathe the way we do now, solutions to fix our breathing, and the impact of CO2.We talk about:Why Nestor chose to write a book about breathingConsequences of how we breatheHow we should breathe vs how we do breatheMouth tapingThe impact of CO2CO2 therapyTop takeaways for breathing

Dr Sophie Mort returns to talk about her book, A Manual for Being Human. Sparked by her own troubles with panic attacks, Dr Soph chose to write a manual to help people overcome their own mental struggles.Today, Dr Soph shares the inspiration behind her manual and why it's different from other psychology books. We discuss how childhood affects who we are, common myths and misconceptions about therapy, and what to expect to learn from Dr Soph's book.We talk about:What made Dr Soph write her bookDr Soph's inspirationsHow childhood affects who we areWhy you should read Dr Soph's bookMyths and misconceptions about therapyHow Dr Soph takes care of her brain

Dr Sophie Mort has taken psychology out of the therapy room to social media. A registered clinical psychologist and author, Dr Soph has become the guru of Insta-therapy, sharing mental health and wellness tips to her 40K+ followers on Instagram.Today, Dr Soph shares why she decided to use Instagram as a tool to make therapy more accessible. We discuss pseudonymous identities and why they make people more comfortable online, positive and negative behaviours of people on social media, and how Instagram affects her own mental health.We talk about:Why Dr Soph chose Instagram to help peopleDr Soph's growing Instagram followingPseudonymous identitiesOnline Disinhibition EffectOnline behaviours3 step methodology to help people make real change in their lives

Dr Frederic Luskin returns to talk about his book, Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness. Initially developing 10 steps to help pilots de-stress, Luskin chose to expand on those steps in a book so everyone can learn how to manage stress.Luskin shares his story of how these 10 steps were developed, the scientific explanation of why we stress so much, and the key pieces of stress. We discuss how to start de-stressing, exercises you can practice, and tips on how to manage chronic stress.We talk about:Why Luskin wrote a book on stressWhy we stress so muchKey pieces of stress10 steps to stress lessBelly breathing for stress reliefTop 3 tips for managing stress

Dr Frederic Luskin, author and the world-leading expert of the art and science of forgiveness, joins us today to discuss how to forgive others, but more importantly, ourselves.Stemming from a personal experience of being hurt by someone, Luskin decided to study forgiveness in order to heal for his loved ones. Luskin shares the scientific definition of forgiveness, why it's important to forgive others, and why we should also forgive ourselves. We discuss self-forgiveness, how to start forgiving, and when is forgiveness appropriate.We talk about:The definition of forgivenessGeneral forgivenessSelf-forgivenessKey pieces to forgivenessIs forgiveness always appropriate?Top 3 steps for people learning how to forgive

Steven Kotler, New York Times best-selling author and executive director of The Flow Research Collective, returns to chat about his new book, The Art of Impossible.Kotler shares impossible biology and how we can get to peak performance at any age. We discuss peak performance primer, capital-eye and small-eye impossible, and takeaways of how to get in those states.We talk about:What The Art of Impossible is aboutPeak performance primerCapital-eye and small-eye impossible biologyNew in peak performanceWhat influenced Kotler to write The Art of ImpossibleHow to get to capital-eye impossibleTop 3 takeaways for people who want to get to small-eye impossible

Steven Kotler, executive director of The Flow Research Collective, has researched the flow state for decades. He joins us in this episode to chat about the optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and do our best.Kotler shares what flow is and how people can get into this state of consciousness. We discuss the core characteristics of flow from psychologists and from The Flow Research Collective, flow triggers, common flow experiences, and if it's possible for people to force themselves into the flow state.We talk about:What it actually means to be in the flow statePsychologists vs The FRC definitions of flowA common experience that people will know they're in flowNeurobiological changes that happen in the flowCan people force themselves into flow?The most important flow triggerNonnegotiables for flow state

Doing creative things for just 45 minutes reduces stress hormones in the body and increases the feeling of well-being. Diana and Sam, founders of M.Y.O Studio, are helping adults tap into their creative sides for not only fun but their brain health.Set up in 2017, M.Y.O. is London's favourite studio for adults and teens to get creative with arts and crafts.Don't think you're creative? Listen to Diana and Sam's six tips on how to get in touch with your creative side on this week's minisode.

Dr Neal Barnard returns to discuss the essential nutrients needed for brain health and how to add them to our daily routines and diets.Barnard's years of research have found that certain vitamins and nutrients can help prevent Alzheimer's and other mental illnesses. He shares the effects of supplementing vitamin E, vitamin B12, iron, and more along with how much we should consume. We discuss the effects of too little and too much of the proper nutrients and how to make sure we're getting what we need in our diets.We talk about:How vitamin E can reduce Alzheimer'sHow to get vitamin EVitamin B12Essential nutrients for Alzheimer's preventionRoles alcohol and caffeine play with Alzheimer'sMenopause, Alzheimer's, and the brainDHA's, Omega-3s, and EPAs

Dr Neal Barnard, the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, knows the importance of lifestyle choices when it comes to brain health. Spending the past decade focusing on people and how their food choices affect health in many ways, Barnard joins us in this episode to discuss his research and how mental illnesses can be prevented through proper diets and life decisions.Barnard shares the connection between lifestyle choices and Alzheimer's, how diabetes-related diets are good for the body, and the Chicago Health and Aging Project. We discuss the findings of Barnard's research, ways to lower the risk of Alzheimer's, and foods that are great for brain health.We talk about:The effects of diabetes-related dietsThe Chicago Health and Aging ProjectThemes/results of the Chicago Health and Aging ProjectHow lifestyle choices affect brain healthAnthocyanins and brain healthWhat care means to Barnard

Dr Drew Ramsey, psychiatrist, speaker and author, joins us this episode to discuss his new book, Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety. Ramsey knows the importance of a good diet when it comes to mental health and advises people to not only eat for nourishment, but for their mental well-being.Ramsey shares the connection between diet, depression, and anxiety. We discuss why healing mental illness excites Ramsey, what foods you should eat and avoid to take care of your brain, and the diet Ramsey recommends.We talk about:Why mental health matters to RamseyWhat prompted Ramsey to write his new bookThe connection between diet and depressionTop foods for feeding mental healthTop foods to avoid for good mental healthRamsey's recommended diet

Braincare community member, Jessica Kahawaty, joins us this week to talk about her quarantine experience and how it affected her mental health.Kahawaty shares how she managed her mental health while quarantining in Sydney, Australia and how Heights supplements helped calm her mind and make it through 14 days of solitude. We discuss emotional regulation, wellness activities, and tips to stay mentally sharp during quarantine.We talk about:How Jessica managed quarantineHow quarantine affected Jessica's mental healthHow Heights helped Jessica with her mental health and jet lagJessica's emotional regulationsJessica's first day out of quarantineTips to stay mentally sharp during quarantine

Pioneering self-compassion researcher, Kristin Neff returns to chat about her new book, Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.Neff shares the difference between tender and fierce self-compassion and why we need both to manage mental health and well-being. We discuss women and the history of gender roles, when to use tender or fierce self-compassion, and how to gain freedom by using the practice.We talk about:What made Neff write the bookTender vs Fierce self-compassionThe self-compassion BreakGender and social topics exploredRelationships and freedomSelf-compassion takeaways