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Rethinking the reptilian brain.

Jun 24, 2020 | Brain coach conversations | 90 Comments

This is a long read, so click here to download a PDF to read offline or share. The ...

The upside of anger.

Jun 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Creativity, Mental Health, Mind-Body, Performance, The Scientists Speak | 7 Comments

We tend to think of our emotions such as anger, sadness or guilt, as something to avoid at ...

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The Pregnant Brain. Preparing the mind for motherhood.

May 7, 2020 | Female Brain, Mind-Body, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Women's Health | 11 Comments

This is a long read, download a PDF version of the article here. Motherhood changes everything Little did ...

This is your brain on empathy.

Apr 20, 2020 | Coaching, Mental Health, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Psychology | 18 Comments

The Age of Introspection But how do you discover who you are and why you’re here? Pick up ...

The uncertain brain. A guide to facing the fear of the unknown.

Apr 13, 2020 | Anxiety, Brain coach conversations, Coaching, Neuroscience, Performance, Professionals, Psychology, Therapists | 10 Comments

Click here to download a PDF of this article “…in these uncertain and unprecedented times…” How often have ...

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