Brains 'R' Us

Today’s conversation features author, meditation teacher, and social visionary Fleet Maull, PhD. Join MaryEllen and Fleet as they explore the power of radical responsibility, what it means to “hold your seat” in the midst of life’s toughest challenges, and how mindfulness and trauma healing can transform not just individuals—, but entire communities. This is an inspiring and eye-opening episode yo...

What if the biggest difference between success and struggle comes down to one simple skill… focus? In this episode, MaryEllen Tribby shares a powerful and deeply personal essay on how what you focus on shapes your results. You’ll discover the brain science behind focus, including the role of the Reticular Activating System, and why your mind naturally scans for whatever you give your attention to,...

Meditation is often praised for what it gives… calm, clarity, inner peace. But what if its real power lies in what it takes away? In this episode, we’ll explore five things meditation quietly strips from your life, including self-centeredness, laziness, anger, impatience, and the stories you tell about who you are. With honesty, humor, and depth, you’ll discover why meditation isn’t always comfort...

What if the way you experience life isn’t reality itself, but a map your brain has created? In this episode, you’ll discover the powerful concept of your Internal Map of Reality - the unconscious filters, beliefs, and mental habits that shape how you think, feel, and act. You’ll learn how deletion, distortion, and generalization quietly influence your perceptions, why deeply held beliefs tend to f...

Today’s episode features author, visionary, and President of Learning Strategies, Pete Bissonette. Join MaryEllen and Pete as they explore the origins of Learning Strategies, the groundbreaking Paraliminal technology, and why joy is one of the most powerful forces in transformation. Along the way, Pete shares stories from his 40+ years in the personal growth world—including his magical underground...