The Brain Factor

  In this episode Joy and Laura are joined by Lauren Cohn to discuss the impact of being the first liker in a relationship.

In this episode Joy and Laura uncover ways you can build and re-build your identity. 

This Month Laura and Joy tackle the real monster coming to your bed in the night - Anxiety...

In this episode Joy and Laura discuss how to make sure your non-negotiable boundaries stay in tact. 

This month Joy and Laura discuss how important it is to make sure you take care of the longest lasting relationship you can possibly have in your life: Your relationship with yourself

In this episode, we explore the illusion of the “arrival”—the belief that happiness lies just beyond the next milestone. We break down why this pattern is so common, how it impacts mental health, and how listeners can shift toward enjoying their daily journey rather than chasing the next finish line.

In this episode, Joy and guest Lauren Cohn explore why recognizing our daily effort is essential for mental wellness and resilience. We break down the science behind celebrating small wins, discuss why people overlook their own progress, and offer strategies for shifting to a more self-supportive mindset.

This month Joy and Laura bring brack guest host Lauren Cohn as they discuss the importance of taking up space, not only in the workplace but during day-to-day interactions as well

We are tackling an imprortant midset shift: You are not your anxiety.  You are simply experiencing a moment of uncertainty.  We are breaking down the difference between owning anxiety as part of your identity and seeing it as a temporary state that you can move through. 

The Brain Factor // Episode #50 ~ The One Recent Trends in Mental Health

In this episode, Joy and guest host Stephanie go over the different ways it's important to be kind to yourself, and others with intention.

The one about the Hero's Journey in Mental Health

In this episode: Joy and Laura go over the importance of maintining balance between working hard, and working TOO hard leading to burnout.

On this episode of The Brain Factor in recognitions of Mental Health Awareness month Joy and Laura discuss ways in which you can support people who are struggling. 

Joy and Laura take a deeper look at the impact from various physical traumas.

This episode features special guest, who transformed her mental health by committing to physical fitness, connecting with nature, and other protective factors. She has completed a couple of marathons on her journey, highlighting motivation, discipline, and the cyclical nature of progress and setbacks.

This episode focuses on making a shift from self-criticism to self-compassion—treating ourselves the way we would treat a close friend. Instead of saying “I’m sorry,” we can say “Thank you” and give ourselves the grace to take up space without constant apology.

This episode explores the journey to recovery from addiction through the lens of a married couple who have both experienced and overcome substance use challenges. Now in sustained recovery, they serve as Peer Specialists, helping others. They share their story of resilience in additction recovery.

In this episode, Joy and Laura discuss finding purpose and fulfillment beyond traditional success, showing how it evolves through life stages. They address challenges like comparison and share tools like the VIA Character Strengths Survey and Ikigai to inspire self-reflection, exploration, and openness to new possibilities.

This episode explores the neuroscience behind adolescent behavior, focusing on how brain development affects decision-making, risk-taking, and emotional regulation. It also dives into how social influences, peer pressure, and generational differences shape teenage experiences and resilience.

Joy and Laura take a deep look at a subject that anyone in the world can relate to: Finding Purpose. 

In this episode Joy and Laura take a deep dive into feelings - using a tool called the "Feelings Wheel", which catagorizes our feelings into groups and levels.  To see more about The Feelings Wheel visit: https://feelingswheel.com/ 

In this Episode Joy and Laura discuss the ways you can stay grounded. 

Dr. Maggie Labarta joins Joy and Laura  on this eye opening episode about trauma. Be prepared to get a better understanding of trauma and the impact it can have your life and your body.

In this episode Joy and Laura discussing the importance of embracing...failure. They discuss ways you can use failure to grow, and how throwing away the fear of failure can lead you to finding new things in life you love doing, and are good at!