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
130) Redefining Success with Kim Job 29.03.2023 40:32
This week in The Brain BS Podcast I speak with coach Kim Job about how she discovered coaching, her time working at The Life Coach School where both of us were certified as coaches, and what inspired her to leave there. She also shares how her definition of success has evolved over the years and why we must follow our passion, do business (insert whatever here) our way, and live authentic lives. ...
129) Wise Up 22.03.2023 15:40
Terrence Real is the author of a book called Us. It is a book about relationships and how our minds work when we are interacting with other humans. He speaks of a part of us that is developed when we are younger that protects us in relationships. He calls it the Maladaptive Child Self. The opposite of that is the Wise Adult Self which is our higher self who is more emotionally mature. Listen to...
128) The Universal Law of Thinking 15.03.2023 10:40
In this episode I discuss why I want to include the Universal Laws in The Brain BS Podcast, why it is important that you truly understand the Law of Thinking, and how to know if you are letting the Law work for you or against you. The book I used for this episode is called Working with the Law: 11 Truth Principles for Successful Living. I am providing a link below in the event you are interested i...
127) Talking Emotion Code with Frank Elaridi 09.03.2023 43:01
Frank Elaridi is a 4-time Emmy-Award-Winning Journalist working mostly for ABC Network News. He has covered everything from Syrian refugee camps to the Academy Awards. While Frank has enjoyed an extremely successful career as a journalist, spirituality has always been important to him. In fact, these days, you will more than likely find Frank iimmersed in the world of biohacking, acting as a gui...
126) Human Design with Taylor V 01.03.2023 56:03
I wanted to inspire more people to consider learning their Human Design because it has had such a positive impact on my life. Along with other tools,It has brought me so much peace, joy and success to my life; which is an amazing way to live! I honestly did not realize that personal growth does not have to be as uncomfortable as I was making it. Now I want to give you access to a life free of ne...
125) The Importance of Emotional Safety 22.02.2023 27:37
In this episode I discuss my motivation for making the episode, the importance of the mind/body connection, and how to manage your subconscious programming by listening to your body. Every time we experience an emotion, we feel it in our body and that is also where it needs to be recognized, identified (if possible) and processed. I show you to how to do all that and explain clearly why emotiona...
124) Understanding the Importance of Subconscious Brain Filters 15.02.2023 23:45
I this episode, I review basic tools for understanding brain BS on a daily basis that were discussed in last couple episodes. I discuss subconscious programming and the detrimental impact it can have on our lives. I also share strategies for uncovering your own subconscious brain filters and how it is not optional if you ever want to experience peace of mind.
123) Separating Fact from Fiction 2023 08.02.2023 21:16
In this episode I share with you the tools I use to understand my own brain BS. These tools are easy, simple and user friendly BUT the only way they actually help you long term is if you use them consistently. I talk about the importance of cultivating a practice and bringing this work to your daily life. I tried to provide links here in the show notes (as promised), so you can have a visual o...
122) Understanding Brain BS 01.02.2023 15:30
In this episode I share how I handled the brain BS around airline travel and the importance of thought work. I discuss three things you want to know about your mind and why living consciously is what we should strive for.
121) It is Time to Make Our Relationships the #1 Priority 25.12.2022 5:12
In this episode I share some of the important things I have learned this last year while focusing on relationships, and why you should make them the number one priority in your life. The holidays can be a source of added stress in already strained relationships that contributes to additional suffering that is not really necessary. Because of that, I included this episode on relationships as the...
120) Managing Pain During the Holidays 24.12.2022 23:34
In this episode I speak with pain coach Deb Malkin. We discuss chronic pain, the mind body connection, and the importance of mindset. Deb shares a tool that helped her to drastically reduce her own pain which can help all of you too. She also gives tips to people on how to deal with challenging relationships and take care of themselves during the holidays. paincoachdeb@gmail.com
119) It's Okay to be Depressed & Anxious at the Holidays 23.12.2022 26:36
In this episode I speak with Laura Swartzbaugh who is a self-concept and self-trust coach for women coaches. Laura suffers from anxiety and depression herself, so I invited her to come on the podcast and discuss it. We talk about how how depression and anxiety can escalate around the holidays because of expectations and the guilt that can come from taking care of ourselves. If this resonates with...
118) Creating Prosperity Requires Love, Not Money 22.12.2022 23:25
In this episode I speak with relationship coach Rebecca Cantwell who is a coach who pulled herself out of poverty multiple times throughout her life. She did that by learning how to manage her mind and creating a mindset for success. She discovered that for some of us, abundance of love in relationships has to come BEFORE abundance with money. If you are interested in working with Rebecca or getti...
117) Don't Let Brain BS About Your Body Ruin Your Freaking Holiday! 21.12.2022 27:04
In this episode I speak with Sarah Mattie Henderson who is a body transformation coach for women over 40. She helps them to age strong and feel good in their body which can be especially challenging with increased food and beverage and all the stressors that come with this time of year. If you are feeling yucko about the holidays and experiencing shame around your body and your habits, take time...
116) Out With the Old, In with the New 20.12.2022 26:37
In this episode I speak with women empowerment coach Julie Danielson, who helps women thrive through and after divorce. We discuss the need to let go of old traditions and the past and make way for new ones and a future focus. If you are interested in working with Julie or getting to now her better, click on the links below. https://juliedanielson.me/breakthrough https://spotifyanchor-web.app.lin...
115) Talking Grief Around the Holidays 19.12.2022 28:17
In this episode I speak with coach Heather Ross about grief around the holidays. She shares some of her own experience grieving for her own daughter this first Christmas without her and gives advices to families who love somebody who is actively using drugs. This is a must watch for anybody grieving this holiday season and anybody who loves somebody addicted to a substance. If you want to reach o...
114) Troubleshooting the Brain BS Around Overdrinking 18.12.2022 17:30
In this episode I speak with Overdrinking coach Caroline Hoelke about the stressors, expectations, and challenges some of us face this time of year. We discuss the importance of mindset and talk about how difficult it can be to set boundaries that might threaten family traditions and inspire change. Caroline shares multiple tools and resources that can help to empower you this holiday season if y...
Introduction to Struggling Through the Holiday Series 18.12.2022 5:12
Happy Holidays to my listeners. This is my heartfelt gift to you. I know how challenging the holidays can be and wanted to do whatever I could to make them a little bit easier and more enjoyable for my listeners. We are going to discuss over drinking, grief, divorce, body image with aging/food issues, money, depression/anxiety, chronic pain and relationships. If the episode resonates with you or...
113) The Benefits of Functional Medicine with Dr. Libby Wilson 14.12.2022 44:23
In this episode I speak with Dr. Libby Wilson. We discuss the limitations of conventional medicine and that it is not possible to achieve our way to "enoughness" no matter how hard we try. She explains the importance of mindset and the mind body connection and why feeling fine is not the goal. Stick with it to the end and you will hear Dr. Wilson's final words of wisdom on what she...
112) Talking All Things Teen with Leslie Randolph 07.12.2022 37:53
In this episode I speak with Leslie Randolph who is a confidence coach for teen age girls and the teen-age girl that lives on inside of us. We discuss how the sub-conscious filters we acquire in high school impact how we operate throughout our lives and affect how we parent if we do not become aware of them. Listen to the end of the episode to hear what it looks like to work with Leslie and to hea...
111) Stress, Suicide & Mental Health with Dr. Robyn Tiger 30.11.2022 35:32
In this episode I speak with Dr. Robyn Tiger who works with physicians to help them learn how to manage their own stress. We discuss how suicide has impacted her life in major ways and how unexamined trauma can lead to physical, emotional and mental health issues. If you stick with us to the end, you will learn how Dr Tiger was able to resolve those challenges and also get some tips for your own h...
Brain BS Thanksgiving Update 24.11.2022 19:04
In this update I thank my followers and listeners for being invested in my work and listening to the podcast. I also share changes coming to The Brain BS Podcast in 2023 and give a sneak preview to a course I am creating that will help you to build a belief foundation in yourself and create a nervous system for success...for only 97$!!! Now you really don't have any excuses to stay stuck wher...
110) Loving a Sibling With a Mental Illness 23.11.2022 45:43
In this episode I speak with my cousin Erin about what it was like growing up with a brother who experienced debilitating mental health issues. She talks about the lack of resources back then, the way it impacted their family dynamics, and the secrecy and shame attached to mental illness. At the end of the episode, Erin gives us her final words of wisdom on how to love somebody who has a mental il...
109) Cathi Marcus on Parenting a LGBTQ Son With Divine Intelligence 16.11.2022 45:24
In this episode I speak with Certified Coach Cathi Marcus who inspires women and teens to live an authentic , conscious and awakened life. We have an enthusiastic conversation about her journey with addiction, supporting her LGBTQ son, and the power of Divine Intelligence. Make sure you stick with it to the end because Cathi shares final words of wisdom on raising an authentic child who is "...
108) Emotional Eating with Karen Schaible 09.11.2022 45:16
In this episode I speak with Emotional Eating Coach Karen Schaible who primarily works with nurses to help them develop coping skill so they no longer rely on food to solve their emotions. We discuss the brain BS around obesity, the impact of our upbringing, and the subconscious filters we adopt from growing up in our family environment. We also talk about how those filers create a life we might...
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