Dr. Christine Fair & Kaileigh Bowen

Brain Grub: Psychologically Feeding Your Brain

Health EN ↓ 56 episodes

Exploring the psychology and science of behavior to improve your mental health and improve life balance. Listen to explore topics about health, psychology and human behaviors. We will inspire, encourage and offer usable approaches to impact your life in a positive way.

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Author

Dr. Christine Fair & Kaileigh Bowen

Episodes

Episode 6: The power of positivity 22.07.2022 32:22

Listen in as we discuss the research on positivity and the impact on your physical and mental health. Learn how to recognize when negativity is clouding your thoughts and how to practice being more positive. 

Episode 5: Does the moon impact your mood? 16.07.2022 34:02

Listen in to learn the history of our connection to the moon and the lunar cycle. We will discuss the research connecting the lunar cycles and behavior. We will discuss how the lunar cycles may be impacting your daily mood and ways that you can use the lunar cycle as a tool to connect with your mood and motivation.

Episode 4: Anxiety: Friend or Foe? 09.07.2022 39:02

Anxiety: What is it? Where does it come from and how to start leaning into it instead of away from it. Learn to understand what is happening in your body when you are experiencing anxiety; why this system is important for our survival and begin understanding ways you can change your reaction to it for improved functioning overall. 

Episode 3: Are your thoughts toxic? 12.06.2022 32:00

If you are human, you are thinking. Our brains are processing and analyzing information 24 hours per day.  Many of us are having an ongoing dialogue with ourselves, be it positive or negative. What we are thinking has an impact on how we feel and how we behave in the world. While we know that positive thoughts (or positive self-talk) can boost our mood and productivity and increase our self-c...

Episode 2: Managing your summer stress - Bringing balance and joy with a dose of sunshine! 11.06.2022 24:19

Learn ways to manage the summer stressors that come along with the joys of the summer months.  Vacations, BBQs, children being home and preparing young adults for college. Explore how to navigate these waters while still keeping yourself and your family happy and healthy. Dive in and embrace your summer body exactly as it is. Get out there and make a splash!

Episode 1: Four pillars of health 10.06.2022 27:50

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the options for mental health? Do I start medication, meditation, deep breathing, cognitive behavioral therapy, or are you just not sure where to begin? Improving your mental health doesn't have to be complex, and often going back to the basics, focusing on the foundation, can result in significant improvement in your mental health. Often when we are feeling stre...