Meridian

The Brain Factor

Health EN ↓ 59 episodes

Is your brain holding you back? The Brain Factor, brought to you by Meridian, where hope, recovery, and wellness has been possible since 1971, is a lighthearted informal podcast that explores, how real people maintain or become resilient through evidence based techniques that increase protective factors. We share stories, tips, skills, and laughs through conversation, occasionally with subject matter experts. Don’t let your brain hold you back. Episodes drop once a month on the second Wednesday of the month, to help you get through hump day, and are always less than 30 minutes, because we know...

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The one about 8 emotional self-regulation hacks 13.04.2022 22:07

Episode 09 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: emotional self-regulation. It can be really hard to maintain your composure when you are in the moment and your emotions are getting the best of you. It involves taking a pause between a feeling and an action. On this episode, Joy and Laura share with you eight of their favorite ways to hack their emotions. Deep breathing, the kn...

The one about financial wellness with Gil Levy 09.03.2022 28:20

Episode 8 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: Economic and Financial Security. Good financial habits can bring security and peace of mind. Often affording us the opportunity to experience leisure time and fun activities, it can have a positive effect on well-being. Being able to work and pay bills regularly can ease pressure, though not everyone is able to do that. So how can w...

The one about messy communication 09.02.2022 25:52

Episode 07 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: Connection to others. Communication is one way that we connect to others. Join us as we discuss constructive and destructive communication.

The one about nutrition insights with RD Katelyn Greenleaf 12.01.2022 26:47

Episode 6: The Brain Factor takes a look at the protective factor: Healthy diet, exercise, and development. Registered Dietician Katelyn Greenleaf provides expert advice and insights into the nutrition that our bodies need to support our overall wellness. You can find the recipes discussed in the episode at https://www.nuleaf.pro/

The one about holiday stress and expectations 08.12.2021 21:45

Episode 5 of The Brain Factor is a special holiday edition. The focus is on managing expectations around the holidays.

The one about energy and stress management 08.12.2021 24:13

Episode 4 of The Brain Factor takes a look at the protective factor: good coping skills and problem solving. The focus is on overwhelm and an explanation of both the mental and the physical experience.

The one about movement 10.11.2021 24:26

Episode 3 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: healthy diet, exercise, and development. Certified Personal Trainer, model, and former law enforcement officer Mandy Spurlin let's us know that it's not just exercise or “working out” but rather small ways we can incorporate body movement into work and home. We give details about the benefits of movement and also share practi...

The one about optimism and toxic positivity. 13.10.2021 24:22

Episode 02 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: optimism. Optimism is great, but sometimes it can become unhealthy, that's toxic positivity. Learn what toxic positivity is, what it might look like in real life, and hear about some specific ways to combat it.

The introductory one about why the podcast was created. 01.10.2021 19:38

Episode 01 of The Brain Factor is an introduction to the podcast and protective factors as a science, and why the podcast was created.