Maureen Kafkis
The Brain BS™ Podcast
Maureen Kafkis is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, the Brain BS™ coach, and the host of The Brain BS™ Podcast (previously The Power of Community & Collaboration Podcast). When she learned that the average human brain has over 60,000 thoughts a day and that most of them are lies (Brain BS™) that cause needless suffering, she started to learn how to separate the fact from fiction in her mind and has never looked back. Maureen truly believes that living consciously, understanding how your brains work, and learning to feel your feelings are necessary for an empowering and fulfilling life. She bri...
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
154) Talking Reiki and Beyond With Meghan Schoneberger 16.08.2023 50:06
In this episode I speak with Reiki Practitioner and Medium Megan Schoneberger about how her spiritual journey has evolved over the years. She shares how she started out as a skeptic of energy healing, how she hid her crystals from her then boyfriend and now husband because she was worried how he would react, and how she has reclaimed her personal power by becoming an authentic healer. Meghan Schon...
153) Marianne Williamson and The Law of Divine Compensation 11.08.2023 15:18
In this episode I discuss book written by Marianne Williamson called The Law of Divine Compensation. I share how the law works, why you should make this a focus, and how spirituality is tied into making money!
152) Akashic Record Reading with Miriam Ansley 09.08.2023 35:41
In this episode I speak with Human Design and Akashic Record Reading expert Miriam Ansley to find out exactly what is an Akashic Record Reading. We talk about what it looks like, how it has helped both of us, and why you should considering getting one yourself! This episode is part of a series where I provide you with lots of affordable modalities that can help you to reprogram your subconscious...
151) Mastering Brain BS for the Struggling Coach 02.08.2023 20:02
In this episode I share why I created the course Mastering Brain BS for the Struggling Coach, why everybody should listen to this episode even if you are not a coach, and how we are going to create some major changes in the coaching industry with The Collaborative Coaching Capital Community. Here is the link to learn more about the course for coaches. https://www.thebrainbs.com/forthecoaches
150) Talking Breathwork and Being Big with Alessandra Caprice 26.07.2023 44:45
In this episode I speak with Money Breath Work coach Alessandra Caprice. We talk about how going BIG requires a regulated nervous system and how breath work can helps us to achieve that. We also discuss her Being Big program that I am currently participating in and the value of collective energy and a supportive community Alessandra Caprice is an Energetic Business Mastery Coach who has founded a...
149) Anchoring Your Nervous System with Betsy Jensen 19.07.2023 34:12
In this episode I speak with somatic coach Betsy Jensen. Our conversation is centered around the book Anchored by Deb Dana. Betsy explains to us the basics of how our nervous system works and how being more informed about that can actually help you to regulate your own nervous system when it gets activated. After you finish listening to this episode you are going to understand the benefits of deve...
148) Service Vs Making Money in the Coaching Industry 14.07.2023 1:16:11
This episode started out as a recorded call amongst coaches who were questioning and/or reflecting on a popular money goal in the coaching industry. BUT what came out of it is so valuable for any coaches who are struggling in their business and anybody who is interested in hiring a coach, that I had to make it a podcast episode (with permission of course). This is about so much more than money! I...
146) Talking RAW with Susan Scollen 12.07.2023 27:10
In this episode I speak with health coach and level II RAW practitioner, Susan Scollen, about Rekindled Ancient Wisdom. She shares where it originated from, how it works, and her experience with it. I also share my experience of the one session that I did that absolved me of guilt I had been feeling for decades, which was pretty amazing. However, I have no idea how the heck it happened and how to...
146) Intuitive Human Design With Kathy Bochonko 05.07.2023 35:28
In this episode I speak with Intuitive Human Design Expert, Kathy Bochonko, about her personal journey in Human Design. She discusses what brought her to HD, and why she had to make tweaks to how she approached it because she was initially using her design in a restrictive way. She also shares tons of knowledge about HD and how it is so beneficial for navigating our relationships with others, but...
145) Holding Space For Ourselves As We Age 29.06.2023 24:55
In this episode I talk about turning 60, how to navigate retirement, and about the importance of redefining relationships as we age to ensure our needs are met. I was inspired to do this episode because so many people talk about doing things for such a long time and never take action. I want to get you thinking about your future now, I want to get you talking to your partner about your relationshi...
144) Learning to Hold Space From My Good Friend Jane 28.06.2023 46:35
In this episode I speak with my childhood friend Jane, who I have known for over 50 years! I recently became her coach a couple years ago when she was at one of her lowest points in life, and I had just gotten certified as a life coach. This interview tells the story of how our coaching relationship came about, how we ultimately approached it authentically and in a way that worked for both of us,...
143) Where Yellow Flowers Bloom with Kim Cantin 21.06.2023 53:12
In this fourth episode of The Women Who Inspire Me series, I speak with author Kim Cantin. She wrote a book called Where Yellow Flowers Bloom depicting the tragic story of how her family was forever changed by the devastating Monticeto Mudslide the night of January 9, 2018. Kim's journey since then has required her to learn how to listen to her intuition, trust the process, and believe in Div...
142) Personal Empowerment With Claudia Chotzen 14.06.2023 53:12
In this third episode of The Women Who Inspire Me series, I speak with film maker and author Claudia Chotzen about her recently published book called The Darkroom: A Memoir of Triumph. Claudia courageously shares her story here on the podcast about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her parents and how she was able to finally find her voice and step into her personal power in amazing and insp...
141) Talking Grief with Maria Malin 07.06.2023 50:06
In this episode I speak with author and certified grief coach, Maria Malin, about her grief journey around the tragic and unexpected loss of her son Steven back in 2003. She wrote about her loss in her book "When You Just Can't Say Good-bye, Don't": A Mother's Personal Journey After Losing a Child. The proceeds from the book go toward an annual Steven Malin Jr. Memorial Sc...
140) 50 Women Over 50 Project with Julie Kaplan 31.05.2023 41:03
In this episode I speak with professional photographer Julie Kaplan about her experience with the 50 Women Over 50 Project she took on that was inspired by a national campaign. We talk about her own inner transformation that came from stepping in front of the camera herself, and how she has been able to provide that same experience to so many women over 50 yo. If you are feeling down about getting...
Brain BS Update: Introducing the Women Who Inspire Me Series 30.05.2023 11:37
In this episode I announce all the AMAZING ladies coming on the podcast for my Women Who Inspire Me series this next month. I also share updates around future series coming up, and what I am working on now.
139) Manifesting With Law of Attraction 25.05.2023 13:09
In this episode I share how I am manifesting my dogs coming out west to our home in Santa Barbara with me this winter. I talk about the key components involved in manifesting something new and how we can't just wish something to be, we have to take action to bring it into being.
138) Embracing my Twitch 24.05.2023 14:20
In this episode I experiment with how to discover what our blindspots are if we are not working with a coach. I will give you practical suggestions to help you embrace things about you that you are currently hiding from yourself and other people, because you either think they are a problem or you are just in denial. If you ever want to grow and evolve into the person you really want to be, you mu...
137) Talking Self-Leadership with Karen Rudd 17.05.2023 38:56
If you feel like you are in a movie of your life and not in the lead role, this is the episode for you! We are here to support one another for sure, but we have to take care of ourselves first in order to do that. In this episode I speak with Self-Leadership Coach Karen Rudd about the journey with coaching and how it has empowered her to transform her life in amazing ways, so that she could lead h...
136) The Art of Receiving With Danielle Savory 09.05.2023 47:09
In this episode I speak with Master Coach Danielle Savory about the art of receiving pleasure. We discuss why it is so important, why it can be so challenging, and how to practice actively receiving so you can start bringing in more abundance into your life. Danielle is a highly experienced coach, podcast host, and expert in the fields of neuropsychology, mindfulness, sexual pleasure and intimac...
135) EFT Tapping with Sarah Grace Powers 03.05.2023 48:14
In this episode I speak with Life Reinvention and Body Freedom Coach Sarah Grace Powers. She introduces the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping and how it works for the first time on the podcast. Sarah will show you how to utilize EFT to clear emotional blocks and make healthier choices in every area of your life. She even does a tapping session with me during the podcast to demonstrate ho...
134) How To Make Friends When You Get Older 26.04.2023 19:38
In this episode I share why it is important to connect with other humans and that it does not have to be as difficult to make friends as people believe it is. I hear this so frequently from middle-aged adults that I decided to do an episode on it and give examples of how I used Universal Law, self-love, and mind management to make some very dear friends as a middle-aged adult. FYI, the tips I giv...
133) The Universal Law of Cause and Effect 19.04.2023 8:56
In this short but very important episode, I share with you the difference between the Law of Thinking and the Law of Cause and effect. It only requires your attention for a very short time and can have a huge impact in your life. Universal Laws are operating whether you acknowledge them or not. Why not learn about them so you can make them work for you instead of against you? Just sayin.
132) Talking Human Design With Empowered Projector Evelyn Levenson 12.04.2023 47:07
In this episode I speak with fellow Projector Evelyn Levenson about her journey from corporate America to becoming a Human Design Specialist. She discusses how learning her design led to self-love, self-trust, peace of mind AND material success. Evelyn and I also talk about her best tips for helping Projectors to empower themselves, but both of us feel any type can benefit from a lot of the advi...
131) Brain BS Around Unexpected Vet Visits 05.04.2023 25:29
In this episode I speak about what can happen when life throws us a curve ball like an unexpected pet emergency. This weekend my pup Basil triggered lots of brain BS and emotional upheaval. I explain how this can work in your favor by using the Law of Polarity and by accepting and processing your uncomfortable feelings. This one is truly from my heart and you do not have to have a pet to be...
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