The Focus Cast

Welcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re talking about the pomodoro technique. So bro, pomodoro Italian for tomato, what are making sauce now on the focuscast? Not Exactly, today we’ll dig into this task/time management technique and see if it’s worth looking into. 00:00 Intro to the Promodoro Technique 00:35 Intro to Podcast 01:05 Problem: Solopreneurs struggle with focus  04:45 What is the...

Welcome to the FocusCast, today our guest is TJ SHEDD, Owner and CEO of Hit Network. We will hear how he leads a team that manages multiple content brands, earns millions in revenue and his systems of habits of focus.  Let's welcome our guest… 00:00 Intro to Interview w. TJ Shedd 00:20 Intro to Podcast 01:00 Rapid Fire w. CEO TJ Shedd 09:30 What it takes to get to 1 million subscribers on You...

Welcome to the FocusCast today our topic de jour is BIOHACKING. Ooooohhh sounds sci fi-sh, like we’re about to merge man and machine. No double, but what the hell is biohacking, is it even worth looking into? In this episode let's see if we can hack the body’s biology. Let’s dig in.. 00:00 Intro to Biohacking & Focus 00:32 Intro to Podcast 01:00 Why Biohacking 02:51 Are you a Grinder 04:5...

Welcome to the FocusCast today we’re talking about fasting teas. What the fuck is a fasting tea, is this just some marketing gimmick to sell more Tea, or does tea actually help you fast? Great question, and that is what we are talking about today. Let's dig in… 00:00 Intro to Fasting Teas 00:30 Intro to Podcast 01:00 How Tea and Fasting can Increase Focus   BENEFITS OF DRINKING TEA So we’re t...

Welcome to the FocusCast on this episode we’re talking about smart exercise equipment. What’s the point of all these machines with screens and paid subscriptions? Does tracking all this data even make us healthier? On this episode we discuss the pros and cons of smart exercise equipment and how it relates to focus in this bitch. Lets dig in… 00:00 Intro to Smart Exercise Equipment 00:28 Intro to P...

In this episode we talk about our next 50 episodes, what we will change in the future to better help you increase focus. We also talk about ourselves personally and what we have to look forward to in 2023. 

On this episode, we talk about what we learned after uploading 49 Episodes of the podcast. Our system, why we started and what we changed along the way. 

Let's close some shit out! Did you know there’s a phycology term for cognitive closure? Turns out seeking closure in a big part of human existence. In this episode we’re seeking closure on how closure affects our lives and relates to mental health. PROBLEM   So what is cognitive closure:  The state in which an individual recognizes that he or she has achieved understanding of something. The f...

Bro!! It’s about that time of year. As we wrap up another year it often becomes a time of self reflection on the past 12 months. So, what’s the point? Does it even help, what are the benefits? In this episode we’re talking about reflection and Mental health. PROBLEM Self Reflection: to turn our attention inward to consider our own thoughts, memories, feelings, and actions So many of our habits, pa...

Holidays and Mental Health  Remember when we’d show up our grandparents house and all the food was cooked for the entire week, and we didn’t have to do shit besides eat and enjoy Christmas. Things change when you get older and you’re responsible for hosting 15 people. Or if you’re worried about political drama and outbursts during dinner. It’s no secret the Holidays can mess with your mental healt...

This is the 5th episode of our 5 episode series on the hierarchy of needs and how those needs consume our minds and focus. Unfortunately, we leave little brain energy to focus on our future, which leads us right back to the hamster wheel day after day after day. Today we have reached the TOP of the hierarchy!!! We are talking about the fifth level of needs: our Self-Actualization Needs. Let’s dig...

This is the 4th episode of our 5 episode series on the hierarchy of needs and how those needs consume our minds and focus. Unfortunately, we leave little brain energy to focus on our future, which leads us right back to the hamster wheel day after day after day. Today we are talking about the fourth level of needs: our Need for Esteem. Let’s dig in… 00:00 Intro to physiological needs & focus 0...

This is the 3rd episode of our 5 episode series on the hierarchy of needs and how those needs consume our minds and focus. Unfortunately, we leave little brain energy to focus on our future, which leads us right back to the hamster wheel day after day after day. Today we are talking about the third level of needs: our need for Love and belongingness. Let’s dig in… 00:00 Intro to physiological need...

This is the 2nd episode of our 5 episode series on the hierarchy of needs and how those needs consume our minds and focus. Unfortunately, we leave little brain energy to focus on our future, which leads us right back to the hamster wheel day after day after day. Today we are talking about the second level of needs: our need to be safe. Let’s dig in… 00:00 Intro to safety needs & focus 00:32 In...

Why do we dream? What are we running from and what are we running to? Why… what we have is never enough? Why do we try to impress people around us? Why do we want a nice car? Why do we save money? Why do we eat an excess of fatty foods? All these “needs” greatly influence what consumes our mind and our focus. In this series we are talking about the needs that consume our mind, and today we are sta...

Not eating food may be what your body needs. 0:00 Intro to Fasting and Focus 1:00 Intro to Podcast 1:40 Problems with eating constantly 5:40 The science of fasting 9:30 Solutions to focus THE PROBLEM Overeating may reduce brain function June 1, 2012 High caloric intake could raise the risk of memory loss. Eating too many calories may do more than just expand your midsection. A recent study suggest...

We love to snack. Unfortunately, most of those snacks are bad for our bodies and bad for our focus. It doesn't help that companies spend close to $14 billion a year to keep us aware of those shitty snacks. In today's episode, we will talk about our struggles with snacking and some solutions to your snacking habits to increase your focus.  0:00 Intro to Snacks and Focus 1:04 Intro to Podc...

What has been completely removed from our diet? The Fungus Among Us:). Mushrooms have amazing qualities, one of those being focus. 0:00 Intro to Fungus and Focus 0:53 Intro to Podcast 1:28 The problem with Focus 5:38 Solution to Focus PROBLEM  The Branded Research Inc.-conducted survey found 75% of people admit that digital notifications lead to procrastination and decreased focus. This is the mai...

Did you know that according to an article on Frontiers, that processed foods have increased from 5% to 60% in the last century? No wonder everyone has chronic diseases and illnesses and they sure can't focus. So today we're gonna go back to the good old fashion greens and how they help you focus! 0:00 Intro to Leafy Greens and Focus 1:10 Intro to Podcast 1:46 Leafy Greens and How They He...

Bro, what are you drinking? Better not be some type 2 diabetes bullshit! Today on this episode we talk about the benefits of the humble and ancient green tea! 0:00 Intro to Green Tea and Focus 0:30 Podcast Intro 1:02 Green Tea Fun Facts 2:45 Health Benefits of Green Tea 9:28 Green and Focus Green Tea Facts Green tea is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis, or tea plant. Oolong and bla...

The brain and the gut are besties. It is why you feel like shit when you eat like shit. Much of our food today is filled with all kinds of additives which are clouding our brains causing brain fog, chronic fatigue, depression, lack of motivation and more. Today we are going to talk about the brain and the gut, food additives that are affecting our brain and some simple steps we can take to limit p...

Fats and Focus Bro, you like butter? Well, you better take care of that scull butter because the brain about 60% fat. Certain fats have been shown to improve memory and cognitive functions, while others increase the risk of heart disease. Today on F&F episode… we’re talking about fats and focus.  0:00 Intro to Fat 0:40 Intro to Podcast 1:18 How Fats Effects Focus 13:45 Solution to Increasing C...

Unfortunately, toxins are everywhere and if you become obsessive about these toxins, you may die from anxiety. So let’s take a look at a few examples of toxins, how they affect us and then some simple steps you can take today to reduce your toxicity and focus on your dreams. Let’s dig in…  Let’s dig in…  0:00 Intro to Toxins 0:31 Intro to Podcast 1:12 How Toxins Effects Focus 14:45 Solution to Inc...

HEAVY METALS  Heavy Metal may sound good (when your favorite band drops a nasty breakdown), but heavy metals are extremely toxic for our brains. In this episode, we will talk about a few known metals: Lead, Aluminum and Mercury, how they enter our brain, how these metals impact our ability to focus, and what we can do today to limit exposure, reduce metals in our brains and accomplish our dreams....

INFLAMMATION - THE GOOD, BAD, AND UGLY Inflammation is an effective tool for fighting infection and healing injuries. However, the sinister side of chronic inflammation is linked to a whole host of health problems. On this episode we talk about the pros and cons of inflammation and how chronic inflammation may be KILLING YOU and your dreams…..bitch 0:00 Intro to Inflammation 0:40 Intro to Podcast...