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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 ...
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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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Are you afraid of happiness? Take a quiz to find out.

May 31, 2014 | Education | 7 Comments

Are you afraid of happiness? Take a quiz to find out. Underlying much of the traditional research on ...
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Snakes, fear, and my primal brain

Sep 20, 2013 | Mind-Body,  Neuroscience,  Stress | 1 Comment

It was a hot hot Friday afternoon three weeks ago when I stepped out my front door to ...
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