Brain Reboot

Cognition

Why Does Your Brain Hate Learning?

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on November 26, 2025

Strengthen metacognition through social learning by explaining ideas, verbalizing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness to enhance understanding and self-awareness.

Strengthen metacognition through social learning by explaining ideas, verbalizing thoughts, and practicing mindfulness to enhance understanding and self-awareness.

Anxiety

Good Anxiety: Turning Fear Into a Superpower

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on August 21, 2025

Anxiety can be a powerful ally, transforming fear into a catalyst for personal growth and resilience.

Anxiety can be a powerful ally, transforming fear into a catalyst for personal growth and resilience.

Decision-Making

Your Brain Speaks Three Languages

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on July 21, 2025

We think, feel, and act through a gut-brain-heart connection. Aligning these can enhance decision-making and foster neuroplastic growth.

We think, feel, and act through a gut-brain-heart connection. Aligning these can enhance decision-making and foster neuroplastic growth.

Attention

The Mystery of Your "Sixth Sense"

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on July 1, 2025

Your brain’s "sixth sense" is not a psychic power but a skill, powered by neuroplasticity, that can bring clarity, creativity, and deeper insight into your life.

Your brain’s "sixth sense" is not a psychic power but a skill, powered by neuroplasticity, that can bring clarity, creativity, and deeper insight into your life.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Isn’t a Brain but Soon It Could Be

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on June 18, 2025

A new AI model changes everything we thought we knew about human thinking by using the brain’s own learning loop.

A new AI model changes everything we thought we knew about human thinking by using the brain’s own learning loop.

Anxiety

Daydream to Reboot Your Brain

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on June 3, 2025

Feeling stuck? Procrastination isn't laziness; it's the brain's way of asking for a break.

Feeling stuck? Procrastination isn't laziness; it's the brain's way of asking for a break.

Optimism

Cultivating Optimism With Neuroplasticity

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on February 17, 2025

Neuroplasticity enables the brain to cultivate optimism, providing tools and support to transform negative thought patterns into positive habits for improved mental health.

Neuroplasticity enables the brain to cultivate optimism, providing tools and support to transform negative thought patterns into positive habits for improved mental health.

Mirror Neurons

How Mirror Neurons and Oxytocin Bring Like Minds Together

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on February 14, 2025

Our neuro-nerd community unites individuals through shared experiences, fostering collaboration and growth in neuroscience and coaching while debunking neuromyths.

Our neuro-nerd community unites individuals through shared experiences, fostering collaboration and growth in neuroscience and coaching while debunking neuromyths.

Neuroscience

Mixed-Up Emotions in Your Brain

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on February 14, 2025

Mixed emotions make for an intricate dance, as happiness and anxiety coexist, shaped by neural networks and neurotransmitters.

Mixed emotions make for an intricate dance, as happiness and anxiety coexist, shaped by neural networks and neurotransmitters.

Cognition

Why Your Brain Is So Slow

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on January 31, 2025

How "the unbearable slowness of being" aids our survival.

How "the unbearable slowness of being" aids our survival.

Sleep

How Sleep Helps the Brain Build Learning Maps

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on January 28, 2025

Neuroplasticity and sleep hygiene enhance learning, memory, and habit formation by refining cognitive maps and strengthening neural connections.

Neuroplasticity and sleep hygiene enhance learning, memory, and habit formation by refining cognitive maps and strengthening neural connections.

Artificial Intelligence

Are Human Neurons AI's Future?

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on January 13, 2025

Researchers are transforming stem cells into mini-brains that learn and adapt, merging biology and technology for a more sustainable future.

Researchers are transforming stem cells into mini-brains that learn and adapt, merging biology and technology for a more sustainable future.

Artificial Intelligence

Do You Want to Know When You'll Die?

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on January 13, 2025

An AI tool analyzes your lifestyle to predict your "death date" and offers tips for healthier living.

An AI tool analyzes your lifestyle to predict your "death date" and offers tips for healthier living.

Alcoholism

How to Keep a Sober Brain Over the Holidays

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on December 18, 2024

Consider these strategies for enjoying holiday parties soberly, fostering connection and prioritizing health while navigating social pressure.

Consider these strategies for enjoying holiday parties soberly, fostering connection and prioritizing health while navigating social pressure.

Dopamine

Your Brain on Holiday

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on December 10, 2024

From the memory-boosting magic of music to sneaky holiday stress, let’s consider the brain’s vital role in the season.

From the memory-boosting magic of music to sneaky holiday stress, let’s consider the brain’s vital role in the season.

Meditation

When Meditation Backfires: A Journey to Stress-Free Living

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on November 5, 2024

A candid exploration of meditation struggles, revealing the stress it brings and alternative paths to peace through exercise, emotional awareness, and guilt-free napping.

A candid exploration of meditation struggles, revealing the stress it brings and alternative paths to peace through exercise, emotional awareness, and guilt-free napping.

Emotions

How Our Brain Navigates Conflicting Feelings

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on October 10, 2024

Explore the intricate dance of mixed emotions, from joy to sorrow, and how our brains navigate the complexity.

Explore the intricate dance of mixed emotions, from joy to sorrow, and how our brains navigate the complexity.

Confidence

From Awkward to Awesome

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on October 7, 2024

Neuroplasticity shapes social interactions, influencing our brains and behavior.

Neuroplasticity shapes social interactions, influencing our brains and behavior.

Emotional Intelligence

The Brain’s Blueprint for Unlocking Social Intelligence

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on September 24, 2024

Neuroplasticity and emotional intelligence boost social skills, enhancing clients' social intuition and confidence in navigating interactions.

Neuroplasticity and emotional intelligence boost social skills, enhancing clients' social intuition and confidence in navigating interactions.

Intuition

How to Break Free From Brain Fog and Digital Overload

Justin James Kennedy, D.Prof on September 15, 2024

Digital overload hampers cognitive function and intuition. Digital detox and mindfulness can enhance focus, decision-making, and overall well-being.

Digital overload hampers cognitive function and intuition. Digital detox and mindfulness can enhance focus, decision-making, and overall well-being.