THINK SHIFT with Mantazh

When Dr. Kevin Tran learned he carried two copies of the APOE4 gene — putting him in the top 1% of Alzheimer’s risk — he refused to accept his genetic fate. Instead, he made it his mission to help others rewrite their brain health story. In this episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Tran about: • The science behind APOE testing and what genet...

In this episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) sits down with Tsewang Norbu Vivek, a former monk from Ladakh and founder of Dama House, to rediscover mindfulness through its original purpose—awareness, compassion, and presence. Drawing from years of monastic practice, Vivek reveals how mindfulness isn’t about escaping thought or “emptying the mind,” but about...

In this special episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Santiago Brand, neuropsychologist and founder of MindLab Applied Neuroscience, as they walk through a live qEEG brain scan and discuss what it really reveals Santiago explains how brain mapping exposes hidden patterns in focus, mood, and stress — and how neurofeedback trains the brain to rebal...

Your thoughts, emotions, and focus are all shaped by your brain’s invisible electrical rhythms — your brainwaves. In this episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Santiago Brand, neuropsychologist and founder of MindLab Applied Neuroscience, to decode what brainwaves really are and how they shape our daily lives. From creativity to anxiety, Santiago...

Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Sara Lazar was among the first to prove that mindfulness changes the brain. Her research shows meditation can increase grey matter, strengthen memory & attention, and even shrink the amygdala, the stress center. In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna explores how mindfulness boosts emotional regulation, resilience, and cognitive health—with real insights on...

When Dr. Kevin Tran learned he carried two copies of the APOE4 gene — putting him in the top 1% of Alzheimer’s risk — he refused to accept his genetic fate. Instead, he made it his mission to help others rewrite their brain health story. In this episode of THINK SHIFT with Mantazh, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Tran about: • The science behind APOE testing a...

What does mindfulness really mean—beyond the buzzwords and meditation apps? In this episode of THINK SHIFT with Mantazh , host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) sits down with Tsewang Norbu Vivek , a former monk from Ladakh and founder of Dama House, to rediscover mindfulness through its original purpose—awareness, compassion, and presence.  Drawing from years of monastic practice,...

What does your brain say about you? In this special episode of THINK SHIFT with Mantazh , host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Santiago Brand, neuropsychologist and founder of MindLab Applied Neuroscience, as they walk through a live qEEG brain scan and discuss what it really reveals. Santiago explains how brain mapping exposes hidden patterns in focus, mood, and stres...

Your thoughts, emotions, and focus are all shaped by your brain’s invisible electrical rhythms — your brainwaves. In this episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Santiago Brand, neuropsychologist and founder of MindLab Applied Neuroscience, to decode what brainwaves really are and how they shape our daily lives. From creativity to anxiety, Santiago...

Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Sara Lazar was among the first to prove that mindfulness changes the brain. Her research shows meditation can increase grey matter, strengthen memory & attention, and even shrink the amygdala, the stress center. In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna explores how mindfulness boosts emotional regulation, resilience, and cognitive health—with real insights on...

What if learning was the ultimate workout for your brain? In this episode, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Teo Wei Peng, Associate Professor and Center Director at Alexandra Hospital, about what really happens in the brain when we learn—and how to use that knowledge to keep our minds sharp for life. They explore the neuroscience of learning, why curiosity boos...

Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s brain maintenance. In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Simon Smith , a clinical psychologist and sleep scientist at the University of Queensland, about what really happens in the brain during sleep and why quality matters more than quantity. They unpack circadian rhythms, blue light, caffeine, alcohol, and...

What if learning was the ultimate workout for your brain's longevity? In this episode, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Teo Wei Peng , Associate Professor and Center Director at Alexandra Hospital, about what really happens in the brain when we learn—and how to use that knowledge to keep our mind sharp for life. They explore the neuroscience of learning, wh...

Your gut talks to your brain—constantly. In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna and functional medicine coach Jo Brownlow demystify the gut–brain axis and why problems like brain fog, anxiety, low mood, and poor sleep often start in the microbiome. We cover the vagus nerve, serotonin made in the gut, what GI-MAP and SIBO testing reveal, and the practical protocol Jo uses with clients: re...

We make thousands of choices every day—but science shows our brains have a limited capacity for quality decisions. Enter decision fatigue: the silent saboteur behind poor judgment, procrastination, and burnout. In this episode of Think Shift, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Shawn Watson, Neuroscientist and Founder of Senescence Life Sciences, to unpack: 1. Wha...

What if your workout could upgrade your focus, memory, and reaction time —not just your body? In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) sits down with Anna Milani , founder of SPARKD, to unpack brain–body fitness and why dual-task training (moving + thinking together) is a game-changer for healthy aging, cognitive performance, and everyday resilience. We ex...

Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s brain maintenance. In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna ( Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Simon Smith , a clinical psychologist and sleep scientist at the University of Queensland, about what really happens in the brain during sleep and why quality matters more than quantity. They unpack circadian rhythms, blue light, caffeine, alcohol, and...

Your gut talks to your brain—constantly. In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna and functional medicine coach Jo Brownlow demystify the gut–brain axis and why problems like brain fog, anxiety, low mood, and poor sleep often start in the microbiome. We cover the vagus nerve, serotonin made in the gut, what GI-MAP and SIBO testing reveal, and the practical protocol Jo uses with clients: re...

Can a workout sharpen your focus, memory, and reaction time? In this Think Shift episode, Mantazh Khanna talks to Anna Milan i, founder of SPARKD, about brain–body fitness—using dual-task training to build neuroplasticity, BDNF, and cognitive reserve. We cover how SPARKD’s assessments and drills target processing speed, memory, executive function, and visuospatial skills—plus simple at-home ways t...

We make thousands of choices every day—but science shows our brains have a limited capacity for quality decisions. Enter decision fatigue: the silent saboteur behind poor judgment, procrastination, and burnout. In this episode of THINK SHIFT, host Mantazh Khanna (Cognitive Trainer, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Shawn Watson, neuroscientist and founder of Senescence Life Sciences, to unpack:...