'Shut Up, Brain' Podcast

The clothes you wear can influence those around you as well as how you act. In this episode of the podcast I go into the science that says that by dressing well you can be more likely to negotiate a beneficial deal. By dressing more intelligently you can actually perform better on tests. I also go into some easy rules you can follow to step up your fashion game in an easy (and not expensive!) way. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.brilliantside.com/082

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This is a bit of a personal episode. The last weekend I competed in my first Jiu Jitsu competition and it was a HUGE learning experience. I think some of those lessons can apply to other parts of life. During this episode I ask you some important questions based on the failures/successes I experienced. This should help you level up in your own life! Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/081

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In this episode of the shut up brain podcast I talk about an interesting mental exercise that might be a little bit whimsical. What if you were given a magic kingdom? If you were the king or queen, how would you run that kingdom? I show how when considered seriously, this question has the potential to drastically improve your own life. Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/080

Have you ever felt guilty about taking time off for yourself? Or maybe you are interested in the best ways to prevent burnout and stay productive?  Either way a good self care routine is critical. In this episode I go over how to create one, why you should, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that many people make. Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/079

Finding life balance can be a difficult thing which leads to a lot of stress and overwhelm. But what if being 'unbalanced' wasn't a bad thing? What if it was the key to growth if you used that unbalance in a wise way? I cover this topic and more in this episode of the podcast. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/078

A fear of death can paralyze you from living a good life. If you are constantly thinking about you or your loved ones dying then happiness is hard to come by. In this episode I go over the real life strategies I've used to help minimize my fear of death and begin living a life of gratitude. If you have death anxiety this it the podcast for you!  Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/077

If you struggle with procrastination listen to this episode. In it I talk about two powerful (and very different) methods to deal with putting things off. One is derived from video games, the other from ancient samurai tactics.

Being productive can add a lot of stress if you do it incorrectly. If you are looking for some tips to get a lot of things done while still remaining cool as a cucumber, you are going to want to listen to this episode. In it I include my 5 rules for remaining productive and stress free. Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/075

This is a talk from one good friend to another about goals and success. In this episode I invite you to sit down and have a cup of tea with me while we ask and answer some hard questions of each other. What is your ONE big goal? Are you making progress towards it?  Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/074

Have you ever been doing things to improve your life and you still seem stuck? You read self help books and listen to podcasts like this, but life isn't getting better. This episode was sparked by two emails I received from different listeners. One from Alesandra and the other from Nadia. If you feel a bit stuck in life even though you seem to be doing the right things, this episode will provide equal doses of inspiration and tactics. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/073

We all want the one trick, the one brain hack that will solve our problems completely. Whether it be solving our anxiety, or building more confidence, or ending procrastination for good. But the secret to achieving victories in these areas of life isn't that simple. In this episode I talk about Hercules as well as the British cycling team and their effort to improve many things just a little bit in order to start winning races.  Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/072

This episode is all about the choices we make every day. We tell ourselves, "Oh, this doesn't matter..." if we skip the gym... or skip meditation... or don't say we are sorry... or a myriad of other things that we think are small, insignificant decisions.  This episode aims to change that mindset, and at the same time unleash IMMEDIATE potential to succeed at long term goals.  Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/071

In this episode of the shut up brain podcast I talk about the 3 real life strategies you can use to overcome cravings and urges. Whether it be cravings for sugar, cravings for attention, or even urges to act out in anger. These three techniques apply to all of those things. The most powerful is what I call the "Ace Ventura" method, so you are going to want to tune in for that one. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/070