Building Your Best Brain

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain podcast! So excited to dive into something that I know a lot of us have experienced before, despite our best efforts … the stress relief tools EVERYONE raves about fail us. This short episode will help solve that problem, and lucky for you doesn't require you to add any more tools or buy anything! In this episode we dive into 5 reasons why your brain may no...

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we're getting cut through all of the lies and fluff and get down to business when it comes to what happens to your body and brain when it comes to chronic stress. 🧠✨ Here's what we cover in this episode: What is a stressor and how does your brain and body respond? How does noradrenaline and cortisol act on the body? Why there really is no such thi...

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we're getting REAL about the power that lies within your skull—specifically, how you can literally change your memories using neuroscience. 🧠✨ Here's what we cover in this episode: What it actually means when your brain brings up a memory How to tap into neuroplasticity to rewire your brain's circuits Signs your memory is stuck in the amygdala—and...

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! This might just be my geekiest episode yet—and honestly, it's long overdue. In this foundational episode, we're diving into the basics of neuroscience—the tools I believe everyone should have in their mental toolbox to better understand what's going on in their brain and body. Whether you're learning something new, fact-checking brain claims you see online...

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! This episode features the incredible Dr. Claudia Belliveau—a neuroscientist, science communicator, and entrepreneur who's passionate about making science accessible to everyone. Claudia earned her PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University and founded a scientific consulting company during her studies to bridge the gap between research and the public. Toda...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain! In this episode, we: Outline my "Meditation and Your Brain" workshop Share a sneak peek of two out of five of my favorite studies on the long-term benefits of meditation for your brain, especially for experienced meditators Open the floor for your questions, so we can dive even deeper into these fascinating topics Drop your questions below, a...

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! And Happy New Year! First episode of 2025! And we kick it off with a brilliant guest (and first one ever on this podcast! Our Brain loves a good first!) Here we are chatting about all things neuroscience, work-place and burn out prevention!   In this episode we cover: A masterclass announcement Stress Detox happening January 26th 12 pm EST (see link wit...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast!   In today's episode we talk about:    How stress gets a bad rep and that is misleading  How presentation of stressors impacts your brain  The two different stress response your brain has and how it impacts your body A personal example of how I used stress to my advantage  The perception shift that has made a HUGE difference in my lif...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast!   In today's episode we talk about:    How I do the MOST in my life The science behind why doing the MOST is hurting your brain Some simple shifts I use to do less   Looking for more examples? More tools? Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain. Want to Go De...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast!   In today's episode we talk about: 5 reasons why meditation is NOT for you Finding your WHY when it comes to meditation Journal prompts to set up a consistent meditation practise   Use these following journal prompts once to establish what your meditation practise looks and feels like (use as many senses as possible)! This will stimu...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast!   In today's episode we talk about:   Your limbic system Neurobiology of your fear response  Emotions as energetic fuel    Looking for more examples? More tools? Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain. Want to Go Deeper? Join me live for a free webinar by jo...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain   In this episode we:   Define the clinical and scientific definition of placebo effect Unpack a fMRI study looking at placebo and pain relief  How to apply placebo to your limiting beliefs    Drop your questions below and follow along for more tips on building your best brain!   Study video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REaiu-7wRvs&t=112s...

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast!   In this episode we: Little life update Whats next for the podcast this month  Why triggers are your brain's best friend   Drop your questions below and follow along for more tips on building your best brain!   Want to Go Deeper? Join me live for a free webinar by joining my newsletter and staying tuned for the next Pick My Brain ses...

Welcome to building your best brain podcast!   In this episode we dive into a HIGHLY requested topic which is on the popular ONNIT Alpha Brain Supplement. Here I walk you through the website where I review the ingredients, mechanism of action, references and reviews.   I also give you my opinion on whether or not I would try Alpha Brain as well as other options.   Drop in the comments your experie...

Welcome to the episode of Building Your Best Brain Podcast!   In this episode we:   Different types of information overload The dangers of the "if then" statement  Three ways to overcome "health hack" overload   Want to Go Deeper? Join me live for a free webinar by joining my newsletter and staying tuned for the next Pick My Brain session. If you're looking to improve your stress regulation, take...

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: The communication highway between your breath and your brain The autonomic nervous system The lizard brain - star is medulla oblongata Your breathing muscles - main vs. accessory  Inhale vs. Exhale Your stress réponse and breathing rate overtime  Want to Go Deeper? Join me live for a free webinar by joining my newsletter and staying...

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Benefits of a long, less frequent meditation practise vs. shorter more frequent meditation practice Journal prompts to build your meditation plan that will actually stick! Some free meditation resources to get your started.   Journal prompts; What do you hope you will gain from a consistent meditation practise? What is a small, speci...

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: What is DNA? How is it organized? Where do we get it? How is each cell so different but have the exact same DNA? Where our genes meet our environment. What is meditation?  Meditation, aging and your epigenetics. Epigenetic aging. What does this mean when it comes to meditation? Want to Go Deeper? Join me live for a free webinar by jo...

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast!   In this episode we: Sylvie's favorite saying in all of neuroscience research! What is a neuron?  What are the building blocks of a circuit in the brain? Excitatory vs. inhibitory neurotransmitters. Dr. Donald Hebb "Hebbian Learning"  The famous rhythm by Dr. Carla Shatz  The break-through research that brought it to life What is neuroplasticity?   Wan...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Building Your Best Brain Podcast!   In this episode we: Sylvie's journey to brain health How your brain is always communicating with you How to be mindful when you talk about your mind How to make small actionable steps and avoid wellness/health overwhelm Using your intuition as a guide What you can expect frog this podcast in the future   Want to Go Deeper? Join me...