Kristin Graham

Fewer Things Better

Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.

Author

Kristin Graham

Category

Education

Podcast website

unlockthebrain.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 119 - Energy Management: Learn Your Chronobiology 09.08.2024

We'd love to hear from you! We are going to start a mini series this month all about energy management. In this episode we will begin by looking at chronobiology and how to maximize our productivity based on our own biological rhythms. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, enhance focus, or simply feel more in tune with your natural rhythm, this episode is a great place to start to...

Ep. 118 - Nutrition Nerding: How Food Science Boosts Your Brain & Body 02.08.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Food and nutrition play such a big role in our day to day lives, and we often hear from so many different sources and experts about what we should be putting into our body. In this episode, we will explore some of the ways that food can have an impact on our health and why it makes sense to listen to our body's own individual nutritional needs.

Ep. 117 - Plugging the Leaks: Mastering What You Can Control 26.07.2024

We'd love to hear from you! There are many areas in life where we do not have control. In this episode, we explore some of the important areas in life and how we can regain control through the power of choice. From financial decisions to time management, your health, and personal growth, we explore practical strategies to take control of what’s your in your control. 

Ep. 116 - More Action, Less Thinking = A Power Tool for the Brain 19.07.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Sometimes, just "doing" without thinking can be a gift we give to our brains. In this episode we are going to explore the ways we can boost our brains, while still enjoying a sense of accomplishment. If your brain is ready for a break, join in and discover how less thinking and more action can rejuvenate your mind and elevate your well being. 

Ep. 115 - Loss, Transition, Nostalgia & Bigger Mental Maps 12.07.2024

We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, we explore the intricacies of loss and the path towards transitioning into new chapters. Whether the loss is a personal one or a major shift in your career, this season can feel uncertain and unsettling. Join the conversation as we tour the rearview mirror of nostalgia and the means to expand the map of what's ahead. 

Ep. 114 - The (Brain) Science of Courage & 2 Questions to Ask Yourself 05.07.2024

We'd love to hear from you! In this episode we are going to explore the power of words and the courage it takes to ask the (sometimes) hard questions. Whether you are going on the path of self inquiry, wanting to gain more clarity, or just wanting to allow for more growth in various aspects of your life let's dive in and look at some of the questions we can start to ask to challenge and r...

Ep. 113 - Productivity Partners: Next Next & a Plus 1 28.06.2024

We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, we explore the power of partnerships for boosting productivity.  Whether for personal or professional goals, finding ways to have an accountability partner can be a burst of energy and momentum. We'll review ideas on how you can get a little extra energy to help stay focused, motivated, and on track. Show Note: Full episode of "Tapping the...

Ep. 112- The Story of You: Show vs. Tell 21.06.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Where is that fine line between being open and oversharing?  Whether it is in the workplace or in a personal relationship let's jump in and explore how to be authentic without the need for excessive elaboration. Join in on this episode as we break down some of those nuances and the importance of honesty, boundaries, and how to  communicate effectively while sti...

Ep. 111 - The Practice of Patience (+ the Brain Science Behind It) 14.06.2024

We'd love to hear from you! This episode takes a closer look at patience and how we can blend a little bit more of it into our daily lives. Patience can be a tool for growth and progress in both personally and professionally, and it can also show us areas where a little more push might lead to progress. 

Ep. 110 - 1 Decision That Removes 100 07.06.2024

We'd love to hear from you! The past few episodes have centered on decisions and their impact on us. This episode focuses on how one decision can act as a catalyst towards simplicity in our lives and help free up our jumbled thoughts as we go from decision overload to clearing up space for what truly matters.

Ep. 109 - Where Are You Due for an Upgrade? 31.05.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Sometimes even the act of thinking about change can stop us from making the day-to-day decisions in our lives. This episode looks at when and why we might resist the switches we ultimately know are necessary. Whether it's information overload, fear of something new, or just being too tired, there are a few ways we can boost our brain to see the small steps to b...

Ep.108 - A Recipe for Results: Goals + Actions = Decisions 24.05.2024

We'd love to hear from you! How often do your "have to" and "want to" items end up moving from one list to the next, or are replaced by a new, urgent thing, or are subconsciously just avoided? When it comes to true progress, a decision isn't made until action is taken. This episode looks at the how we can stop tracking things and start doing them. It also explores the...

Ep. 107- Giving & Receiving (Part 2): Updating Your Menu 17.05.2024

We'd love to hear from you! This episode continues the conversation from Episode 106 about exploring your own comfort with giving and receiving. In this episode, we look further at the layers of what it takes (and how it feels) to create, revise, and communicate your own wants.  Learn more about the psychology behind social cohesion and why it sometimes takes a few drafts to discover our own m...

Ep. 106 - Giving & Receiving: What's On Your Menu? 10.05.2024

We'd love to hear from you! In the busy buzz of everyday life, we can lose sight of what it is that we actually want. In this episode, we take a closer look at how we can better receive and how spending a little extra time to create a mental menu of wants empowers us - and those who give to us. 

Ep. 105 - Quick Conversation Starters & Exits 03.05.2024

We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, we explore strategies we can use to start (and sometimes end) conversations with confidence and grace. Join the conversation as we break the ice and unlock the potential for authentic connection.

Ep. 104 - The Superpower Science of Math & Money 26.04.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Money (and time) both have a compounding nature - and when we apply this idea in our lives, it can greatly affect not only our finances and our goals. This episode offers insight and ideas on how to explore the power of patience as we invest our money, time, and energy. 

Ep. 103 - To Succeed, Fail Often & Gain Grit 19.04.2024

We'd love to hear from you!  In a world that often praises success and masks the reality of failure, let's pay attention to the messy, imperfect, yet profoundly human experiences that shape who we are. Whether it's setbacks in career and relationships, or personal obstacles and moments of doubt, failure is a part of life.  So join us as we re-imagine success--because when we start to...

Ep. 102 - The Science of Sex & Pleasure 12.04.2024

We'd love to hear from you! This episode looks at the science behind sex and the physiology of pleasure.  With input from the fields of biology, psychology, and sociology, we'll discuss components of the brain and body related to sexual activity with a partner as well as individual sexual pleasure, and how personal comfort and curiosity are key ingredients to sexual pleasure. 

Ep. 101 - The Highlight Episode, Part 2: Excuses, Words & Time 05.04.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Welcome back to part 2 of our 100th episode recap! We highlight key themes from the last two years and recap small steps to help optimize your time and energy. Join us as we look at ways to re-frame our mindset, effectively channel our energy, and explore the profound impact our words have on others and ourselves.

Ep. 100 - The Highlight Episode, Part 1: Fatigue, Fun & Distraction 29.03.2024

We'd love to hear from you! We're marking 100 episodes with a special highlight compilation with key themes on time management, energy management, and common distractions.  Whether you’re new to this conversation or have been part of the journey along the way, thanks for spending time learning how to do fewer things better. 

Ep. 99 - Reclaiming Realistic Rest 22.03.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're yearning for a moment of rest among daily to-do's or seeking a more mindful way of being, this episode outlines seven elements that contribute to deeper restoration. Learn what areas can complement others and which tools to try when you're feeling the fatigue or simply wanting to maintain a holistic approach to your days. 

Ep. 98 - The Power (& Science) of Fun, Joy, and Play 15.03.2024

We'd love to hear from you! This episode highlights the many benefits of a regular routine of fun. Not only does it lighten stress in the buzz of busy days, but research has also shown there are tangible biological and psychological benefits to putting as priority on fun in many forms. Learn a few ideas and the science behind bursts of joy. 

Ep. 97 - The Science (& Skills) of Forgiveness 08.03.2024

We'd love to hear from you! No one gets through life without mistakes. The tally of those mistakes doesn’t create your character; that comes from how you recognize the mistakes you made and release the mistakes of others. Forgiveness is more than just a virtue; it's an act of courage and selfcare. This episode explores the science and psychology of how to give and seek grace.

Ep. 96 - Move On to Move Forward: Taking the Right Risks 01.03.2024

We'd love to hear from you! Taking risks can be both terrifying and exhilarating. Our brain works to keep us safe while evaluating our goals, dreams, and desires. Whether you are thinking about a major life change or just trying on new ideas, this episode highlights the benefits of the option to explore different options. 

Ep. 95 - The Wonder of Water: How Hydration Is a Brain & Body Boost 23.02.2024

We'd love to hear from you! We know that we need water but why is it SO important? This episode plunges into the many ways water is vital to our productivity, health, and even our happiness. Listen  and learn why water is not just a basic need, but also an essential ingredient to our existence.  

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