Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

How can you regain your energy and find that essential vitality that you need to thrive? One of the most common ailments in modern life is feeling like no matter what you do, it’s impossible to get enough rest. Maybe you always feel tired, find it difficult to focus, have a hard time feeling alert when you need it the most, or experience a mid-afternoon slump no matter what you do. Our guest today...

Can you train your thoughts for a positive mind? Your brain is always eavesdropping on your self-talk. And “now more than ever,” according to today’s incredible guest,  Dr. Daniel Amen , “we need a manual for our mind.”  The incidents of depression have increased more than 3 times since the start of the pandemic, while self-harming behaviors among teenagers have quadrupled. Dr. Amen is here to dis...

How can you use food to regulate your body, mood and heal your brain?  We are experiencing increasing levels of depression, anxiety, aggression, and divisiveness in our society. While we can attribute this to a global pandemic and lack of human interaction, there is something to be said about the studies connecting the food we eat to our biological function.  I am thrilled to welcome a very specia...

How do you clean up your mental mess?  One might say a challenging feat, especially when we are facing a global pandemic and bombarded with headlines that enlist fear, overwhelm, and discord.   Here to help us explore this topic is an exceptional guest and friend,  Dr. Caroline Leaf . Caroline is a bestselling author and world-renowned neuroscientist that has been studying the brain for 38 years. ...

How do you defeat self-doubt and rejection? I am thrilled to welcome our extraordinary guest,  Jamie Kern Lima , to the show to discuss her amazing journey and new book,  Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable . Jamie is a self-made entrepreneur, champion of women, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and Co-founder of IT Cosmetics.  In this episode, she shares her powerful story of...

How do you handle stress better?  Many of us are aware of the harmful effects of chronic stress and the human brain, but today we are going to discuss strategies on how to mitigate that stress. Here to shed light on the topic is one of my closest brainy friends and most popular guests,  Dr. Stephanie Estima . Stephanie is an author, podcast host of  Better! With Dr. Stephanie,  and a chiropractor...

How do you fall in love with learning even more? In this special “Happy Valentine’s Day” episode, I’m going to share with you 3 strategies you can apply to fall in love with learning. Whether you already love learning or looking for ways to integrate more learning into your life, these 3 keys will help you to achieve the desired outcome with learning. Enjoy! ** Do you want to stay up to date with...

How can you change your world with creativity? In this episode, we discuss the healing power of creativity, art, and expression. To discuss this topic, I’m excited to welcome my good friend and one of the most creative people I know, Nick Onken , to the show! Nick is a world-renowned photographer, host of the NIONradio podcast, and creative entrepreneur devoted to inspiring the world to create the...

What are some of the things we can stop doing to win in 2021? We all have a to-do list, but I think it is even more important to have a not-to-do list. More often than not, many of us fill our schedules and lives with the very things that are diminishing our peace of mind, profitability, productivity, positivity, and performance. In this episode, I share the importance of letting go of the things...

What does it mean to be doing the impossible? If you're looking to push the limits of your capacity to do what others perceive to be impossible, then this one is for you.  I'm thrilled to welcome back our exceptional guest,  Steven Kotler , to the show to discuss his new book,  The Art of Impossible . Steven is a  New York Times  bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the leading expert...

How can we live a better and longer life?  We often get questions from our community about anti-aging, and for centuries, people have wanted to know what it takes to live longer, fuller lives.  While a healthy diet and exercise are an essential part of living well, it’s been found that the greatest influences of health are strong connections and engagement.  To discuss this topic, I’m excited to w...

How do you fast for better brain performance?  Today, I’m excited to welcome back our very first guest,  Dave Asprey , to the show to talk about fasting for your brain. Dave is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur who’s also known as “The Father of Biohacking.” He is a three-time  New York Times  bestselling science author and host of the Webby award-winning podcast, Bulletproof Radio.  Here to disc...

Do you need a reboot for your finance in the new year?  "Keep it simple!" is a friendly reminder from my long time friend and dynamic guest for today's show,  Nicole Lapin . Nicole is a multiple  New York Times  bestselling author, and she is here to share her expertise on wealth and finances.  She is currently the host of the CW's business reality competition show, "Hatched," and contributes regu...

How do you discover courage in difficult times?  You’ve heard of or maybe even experienced post-traumatic stress, but what about post-traumatic growth? To share her moving story and brand new book,  The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child , I am privileged to welcome a very special friend and returning guest,  Tana Amen .  Tana Amen, BSN RN, is Vice President of Amen Clinics,  New York Times  bes...

What has 2020 taught us? There is no way we could have known or prepared for the year we’ve had. We are experiencing a unique moment in history, and with the new year ahead, I wanted to share some of the learning and re-learning this year has brought.  In this episode, I discuss the significance of kindness, the impact of giving, the value of novelty, and so much more. As we reflect on these thing...

How does food affect your mental health?  Now more than ever, people have become more health-conscious about diet and exercise as it pertains to matters like cholesterol, high blood pressure, or weight loss, but not many are discussing the connection between food, the brain, and its impact on mental well being.  Here to discuss this topic with us today is our phenomenal guest,  Dr. Uma Naidoo . Um...

Can you minimize stress with meditation?  In today’s show, we welcome our extraordinary guest, international speaker, and best-selling author,  Emily Fletcher . Emily is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for performance. In this episode, Emily enlightens us of the exponential power of meditation. She explains that mediation is not just a way to reset your day but...

What foods and nutrients are best for the brain?  In today's show, we continue our conversation with our phenomenal guest,  Shawn Stevenson . Shawn is a nutritionist, best-selling author, and creator of the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes,  The Model Health Show . In this episode, Shawn shares more about our brains' makeup and which foods are best for memory, focus, and optimal brain fu...

How do you eat smarter for your brain? Our brains are considered one of the most complex yet delicate systems in the universe, not to mention it’s the one organ that controls everything we do.  It makes sense then that we do all we can to protect it, right?  Today, I’m delighted to welcome back an exceptional guest,  Shawn Stevenson , to discuss this topic. Shawn is the best-selling author of one...

Is it possible to reduce anxiety with food?  If this year has been giving you more anxiety and stress than usual, we want to share with you some simple tips you can use today!  To talk about this topic, I'm thrilled to welcome back  Liana Werner-Gray . She is a #1 Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Health Coach, and natural food chef with an amazing story.  In this episode, we brought Lian...

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others. ~Cicero What are you grateful for in this moment? Every Thanksgiving, people reflect on what they’re most thankful for. This tradition can actually rewire your brain, and giving thanks year-round has tremendous benefits for your mind and body. Gratitude is an appreciation of what is meaningful to you, and you can train you...

How can movement help you to reset your mind? As promised, we will be continuing the conversation around what it takes to reset our brains during these uncertain times.  This week, I’m thrilled to welcome back my good friend and movement coach,  Aaron Alexander . Aaron is also a manual therapist, author of  The Align Method,  and host of Apple Podcasts #1 ranked show in Nutrition, the Align Podcas...

How do you perform a mental reset? Thank you for joining me for a very special episode of Kwik Brain! Today we are celebrating and sharing our 200th episode LIVE. Considering the year we’ve had, and the coming of a new one, I saw no better opportunity than to share 5 simple steps on how to R.E.S.E.T your brain and upgrade your life. In this episode, I discuss some common challenges this year has b...

How do you unlimit and unlearn fear? We get so many comments from people in our community on how fear has been holding them back. Struggles and perceived failures from this year have brought on amygdala hijacks like never before. In this episode, I share how fear is merely a signpost to be used to our advantage. By superimposing the Limitless Model to fear, I show you the keys to upgrading your mi...

How do you do manage your stress response for higher brain performance?  You might be surprised to find out the relief that can come from simple decision making, endurance building, and good sleep.   Today I’m excited to welcome back our special guest,  Dr. Greg Kelly . He is a Naturopathic Physician (N.D.), lead product formulator, and author.  In this episode, Dr. Greg uses the analogy of “the s...