Videos and advice to improve your brain health. Learn how to care for your brain to improve and sustain robust mental health.
Does your heart race when you get an unexpected text? Do you find yourself jumping at small noises or feeling constantly on edge? Your amygdala – your brain’s built-in alarm system – might be working overtime. It is trying to protect you from danger, even when there isn’t any. That’s its job. Not to decide […]
Overactive Amygdala? Understanding and Resetting Your Brain’s Anxiety System Read More »
Executive functioning skills are the foundation of our ability to plan, organize, and manage daily life successfully. These cognitive processes help us set goals, control impulses, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Whether in school, work, or personal life, strong executive functioning skills are essential for problem-solving and decision-making. This series will explore the
Executive Functioning Skills Series: Smoothly Manage Life Read More »
Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good exercise. It’s so much more than saying “thank you” or appreciating a sunset—though those moments are powerful, too. Gratitude can actually change the way you think and feel. It’s a tool to help calm anxiety, heal trauma, and rebuild emotional strength. Research shows that practicing gratitude supports mental health by
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Mental exhaustion and turmoil and experiences like depression, anxiety, frustration, and anger are getting to all of us. That’s because it is a regular human response to our world. But there are simple morning practices that you can implement to improve your mental health. Before I tell you about them, I want you to know:
In this interview, Dr. Fredric Schiffer talks about healing trauma. He is the founder of Dual-Brain Psychology, a revolutionary approach that posits the existence of two somewhat independent minds within each hemisphere, often with one side more impacted by past traumas. Dr. Schiffer is a pioneering psychiatrist and researcher who has spent over three decades
Heal Trauma Faster Via Dual Brain Psychology: A Revolutionary Approach Read More »
Teaching teens decision-making skills is essential as they transition from childhood to adulthood. During adolescence, teens encounter more complex situations and choices, ranging from academic decisions to social interactions and future career paths. However, they often lack the experience to grasp the long-term consequences of their actions fully. By equipping teens with decision-making strategies, we
Teaching Teens Decision-Making Skills with Lori Reichel Read More »
Dr. Jodi deep dives into one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior: the dopamine cycle. Dopamine is often called the “feel-good” chemical, but its role in our lives goes far beyond just making us happy. It’s the engine behind motivation, reward, and habit formation, influencing everything from productivity to addiction. In this episode,
Understanding the Dopamine Cycle & How to Make It WORK for You! Read More »
Teachers face immense stress and burnout, mainly due to the overwhelming mental health challenges of students in today’s world. You probably engage in an intense self-care plan, and may still feel overwhelmed. Your efforts are admirable and it’s not your fault that it’s not working. Burnout is not a failure of self-care but rather a
A Robust Teacher Self-Care Plan When You’re Burned-Out & Tired Read More »