The Dr. CK Bray Show is a 20-minute science and research-based podcast that aims to provide the information you need to create a better life and career. Dr. Bray shares the latest research findings in the areas of business, personal excellence and achievement, resilience and thriving, career, learning, leadership, change, and health. He also provides a one-stop resource for actionable advice and tools to cover every aspect of your life. Be prepared to be simultaneously educated and entertained.
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Episode 525 Questions to Ask Yourself at the MidPoint of Your Career
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In recent years, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us find ourselves grappling with a common dilemma: the midpoint of our careers. It's a juncture marked by a mix of emotions—unmet expectations, lingering doubts about missed opportunities, and contemplation of paths not taken. Yet, amidst these uncertainties, experts highli…
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Episode 524 Things I Wished I Would Have Known at the Start of My Career
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One of my first jobs was as a lifeguard at Alta Canyon Swimming Pool. To earn extra cash, I taught swim lessons. I also worked at Dry Cleaners, a yogurt shop, a pharmaceutical company, and about three other companies/careers before starting the Adaption Institute. One of my favorite things to do at the Adaption Institute when it was just starting w…
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Episode 523 Having a Relationship with Someone Who Struggles With Depression
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Depression is the most common mental health problem in the world. According to surveys, about 1 in 10 American adults will experience a major depressive episode in their lifetime. What is often not discussed is the effects of depression on relationships, both personal and professional. In today’s episode, Dr. Bray unpacks research-backed approaches…
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Episode 522 Neuroscience in the News: Sleep and Leaders
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In the realm of mental health, the importance of a good night's sleep cannot be overstated. Recent research sheds light on the vital connection between our sleep habits, the natural rhythms of our bodies, and our psychological state. The study brings to the forefront evidence that disruptions in sleep patterns and the body's internal clock — known …
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Episode 521 What Has Happened to Your Brain Bandwidth?
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It seems like we are more tired and less motivated than ever before. We often want to “just get through the day” rather than transcend it and seek out excellence in all we do. What’s behind this ebb in energy and the increase in feeling of overwhelm and overload? In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray shares insights into your mental bandwidth. Based on an a…
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Episode 520 Take Your Brain to Work: Part 3
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In this podcast episode, Dr. CK Bray discusses the phenomenon of "Zoom fatigue" and its impact on our brains. He explains that the visual nature of video conferences taxes our brain's resources, as almost half of our brain is devoted to processing visual information. Additionally, the constant staring at screens and prolonged eye contact during…
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Episode 519 Take Your Brain to Work: Part 2
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Dr. CK Bray shares insights into the dynamics of group interactions, emphasizing the challenges within teams, citing factors such as in-fighting, asymmetric job distribution, and confusion about goals that hinder their effectiveness. He delves into the neuroscience behind team dynamics, highlighting the critical role of trust, which can be measured…
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Episode 518 Take Your Brain to Work: Part 1
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Dr. Bray’s “Take Your Brain to Work” offers an enlightening journey into the intricacies of our brains and how understanding their workings can revolutionize our professional lives. Dr. Bray delves into the latest neuroscientific research to uncover practical insights that can improve productivity, creativity, and communication in the workplace. Dr…
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Episode 517 Money and Trade-Offs
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We want a high-paying job, but we don’t want to work long hours or get the education or training needed to get that job. We want to start a new company or write a book, but we aren’t willing to put in the evening hours to begin to accomplish those goals. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray discusses two important topics. What are you willing to trade off …
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Episode 516 Brainwaves and Banter
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“There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.” In working with clients, they often wonder why they: - Didn't get promoted - Don't ha…
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Episode 515 How to Stop Taking Work So Personally
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In today's episode of "Dr. CK Bray Show," we delve into the emotional intricacies of the workplace, a space where drama often unfolds in the form of power struggles, ego clashes, and the all-too-common practice of throwing colleagues under the bus. This episode tackles a question that resonates with many: Why do we take work so personally? The disc…
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Episode 514 The Menace of Mediocrity
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It is an amazing experience when you witness excellence. It doesn't matter whether it is in sports, music, theater, medicine, innovation or your workplace, to name a few. Recently, I attended a community concert featuring a 200-member choir, all under the direction of Juilliard-trained conductors. The performance exceeded all my expectations and wa…
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Episode 513 The Brainy Benefits of Walking
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Hello, fellow strollers, saunterers, and speed-walkers! Have you ever considered that your daily walk is not just a journey for your feet but also a gala for your brain? Neuroscience and cognitive psychology have teamed up to reveal why putting one foot in front of the other is a smart move, literally! In today's episode, Dr. Bray will share inform…
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Episode 512 Revisit, Revamp and Redo Your 2024 Resolutions
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The beginning of the year is always an exciting time to think about who we are and what we want to accomplish. During the holiday season, a tragic event occurred to a member of the Adaption family that completely changed how I viewed my life and who I wanted to be in 2024. In this episode, I get a bit more personal on my goals for 2024 and how I am…
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Episode 511 Neuroscience in the News: Depression, Dopamine, and Napping
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In today’s episode, Dr. Bray shares the latest and greatest neuroscience in the news. He has searched the latest research to bring you recently published research on the brain. Dr. Bray will discuss new findings on depression and how to reduce your risk of depression. He will also discuss dopamine and how researchers are finding more roles dopamine…
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In today's podcast, Dr. Bray answers the question, "Is loyalty dead?" One of the long-lost values we rarely hear of anymore, Dr. Bray explains how loyalty is key to any relationship, whether it be a personal, romantic or a workplace relationship. Loyalty is often considered a foundational element in developing and maintaining loving relationships. …
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Episode 509 Creating Authentic Communication
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Every human has a longing to connect with others and build relationships. This seems especially difficult in the workplace as workload increases, hybrid work environments decrease in-person contact, and connection activities rarely occur. In this type of setting, we may feel confused about when to open up or how to ask the right kind of questions t…
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Today, Dr. Bray delves into the fascinating realm of social neuroscience, connection and what happens in your brain when you feel isolated or left out. Dr. Bray will share why our brains are inherently designed for social interaction, especially during the holidays. The need to connect with others is a primary driver of human behavior, as vital as …
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I love to read! I often get strange looks and questions when I announce I recently finished a book. I also get interesting questions that range from Am I a speed reader? To how do I read books: audio, paperback, or on Kindle? In today’s episode, I wanted to have a book club on the rules of reading. I often think individuals don’t read because of pr…
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506 Neuroscience in the News: Update on Depression
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Neuroscience in the News! One of our favorite ongoing podcasts, Dr. Bray shares the latest and greatest research in the field of Neuroscience. This week, Dr. Bray will discuss the most recent updates on psilocybin use in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and addictions. Published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, a research review and upd…
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In this week's podcast, Dr. Bray dives into the mind of a hero and answers the question, "What lays the groundwork for acts of selfless altruism?" Dr. Bray will discuss several events where, every day, normal individuals act in heroic ways, often without even having time to think. Dr. Bray also talks about how to move from self-absorption to altrui…
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Episode 504 Insights: Figuring Out How Others See You and How You See Yourself - Part 4
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It is the final podcast on our Insights series of our focus where we dive deep into the fascinating world of self-awareness from Tasha Eurich's groundbreaking book, "Insights." Dr. Bray shares insights, tools, and information to challenge our assumptions about the journey to genuine self-understanding. Dr. Bray discusses the surprising truths about…
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FAN FAVORITE: EPISODE 355 Why We Need Thanksgiving This Year
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2020 was a particularly difficult year and 2023 has had it's own struggles as well but we take a look back this week to all the many things we still have to be thankful for! ----- It has been a tough year, and if we ever needed Thanksgiving, it is this year! Dr. Bray takes a brain break and discusses the top 20 reasons we need a Thanksgiving celebr…
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Episode 503 Insights: Figuring Out How Others See You and How You See Yourself - Part 3
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It is Part 3 of our focus on insights, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of self-awareness from Tasha Eurich's groundbreaking book, "Insights." Dr. Bray shares insights, tools, and information to challenge our assumptions about the journey to genuine self-understanding. Dr. Bray discusses the surprising truths about what true self-aware…
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Episode 502 Insights: Figuring Out How Others See You and How You See Yourself - Part 2
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In the latest podcast episode of the Dr. CK Bray show, we dive deep into the fascinating world of self-awareness with insights from Tasha Eurich's groundbreaking book, "Insights." Dr. Bray shares insights, tools, and information to challenge our assumptions about the journey to genuine self-understanding. Dr. Bray discusses the surprising truths ab…
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Episode 501 Insights: Figuring Out How Others See You and How You See Yourself - Part 1
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In the latest podcast episode of The Dr. CK Bray Show, we dive deep into the fascinating world of self-awareness with insights from Tasha Eurich's groundbreaking book, "Insights." Dr. Bray shares insights, tools, and information to challenge our assumptions about the journey to genuine self-understanding. Dr. Bray discusses the surprising truths ab…
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Episode 500 15 Habits of Productive People
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In the relentless pursuit of personal and professional efficiency, individuals have long been captivated by the secrets of ultra-productive people. At the crossroads of time management, psychology, and habit formation lies groundbreaking behaviors that can help us reach our goals. On today’s podcast, Dr. Bray embarks on a transformative journey, de…
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Episode 499 Awakening Peace and Calm in a Warring World
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In an increasingly interconnected world, global events, such as the conflict in Ukraine and Israel, touch all of our lives. Whether we are directly affected or connected through news media, these events can induce stress, fear, and a sense of helplessness. By drawing on neuroscience, positive psychology, physiology, and cognitive psychology, we can…
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Episode 498 The Relationship You Have With Your Child
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Since releasing my parenting book, “How to Raise Remarkable Kids Without Talking to Them,” I have received lots of emails with parenting questions. In today’s episode, I am answering two questions that consistently come up. One listener shared that her relationship with her children was a parent/child relationship, while her spouse's relationship w…
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Episode 497 The Red, Hot, and Painful Picture of Inflammation
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In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray tackles the topic of Inflammation and delves into the multifaceted nature of inflammation, shedding light on its intricate role in our body's defense mechanisms and its broader implications for health. Dr. Bray uncovers the complexities of inflammation, going beyond the surface-level understanding to explore how this na…
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Episode 496 Things I Wish I Had Done Earlier In Life
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Of all the things in life we don’t control, the past is the clearest. It already happened. It’s done. It’s set in stone, and we can look back at it with a clear view of what we should have done differently. For this reason, the Stoics were not big on regret. I will say that Neither am I. There’s no reason to whip yourself or be paralyzed by the “Wh…
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Episode 495: 9 Lessons to Learn Today
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Life is full of ups and downs, and we all make mistakes along the way. It can be easy to get frustrated, cynical, and angry when life isn’t going the way we want. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray discusses 9 Lessons that you need to learn today! Changing one thing in your life can have immense, immediate benefits, so listen closely to the 9 lessons and…
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Episode 494 The Good Life: Part 3
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Dr. Bray is back with a follow-up episode on the Harvard longitudinal study for happiness. He considers it one of his favorite studies of all time. (Yes, researchers have favorite studies.). Recently a book on the Harvard study was written by the director and associate director called, "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Stu…
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Episode 493 The Good Life: Part 2
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Dr. Bray is back with a follow-up episode on the Harvard longitudinal study for happiness. He considers it one of his favorite studies of all time. (Yes, researchers have favorite studies.). Recently a book on the Harvard study was written by the director and associate director called, "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Stu…
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Episode 492 The Good Life: Part 1
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Dr. Bray has been following a Harvard longitudinal study for over three decades. He considers it one of his favorite studies of all time. (Yes, researchers have favorite studies.). Recently a book on the Harvard study was written by the director and associate director called, "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happ…
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Episode 491 The Surprising Truth of You: Part 4
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Self-Awareness is the meta-skill of the twenty-first century. Dr. Bray has recently been studying self-awareness in the workplace and shares the latest research on how self-aware the individuals are you work with. (buckle-up some of the research is shocking!) But more importantly insight into how both internally and externally aware you are. Resear…
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Episode 490 The Surprising Truth of You: Part 3
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Self-Awareness is the meta-skill of the twenty-first century. Dr. Bray has recently been studying self-awareness in the workplace and shares the latest research on how self-aware the individuals are you work with. (buckle-up some of the research is shocking!) But more importantly insight into how both internally and externally aware you are. Resear…
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Episode 489 The Surprising Truth of You: Part 2
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Self-Awareness is the meta skill of the twenty-first century. Dr. Bray has recently been studying self-awareness in the workplace and shares the latest research on how self-aware the individuals are you work with. (buckle-up some of the research is shocking!) But more importantly insight into how both internally and externally aware you are. Resear…
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Episode 488 The Surprising Truth of You: Part 1
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Self-Awareness is the meta skill of the twenty-first century. Dr. Bray has recently been studying self-awareness in the workplace and shares the latest research on how self-aware the individuals are you work with. (buckle-up some of the research is shocking!) But more importantly insight into how both internally and externally aware you are. Resear…
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Episode 487 The Digital Declutter Plan: Part 2
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Welcome to part 2 of The Digital Declutter Plan. In this week’s episode, Dr. Bray dives deeper into steps two and three. Learn how and what technology to integrate back into your life, while maintaining a healthy digital lifestyle. Cal Newport's three-step digital declutter plan is designed to help individuals regain control over their digital live…
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Episode 486 The Digital Declutter Plan: Part 1
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In this week's show, Dr. Bray tackles the difficult issue of how to digitally declutter your life. Using research from Cal Newport and his three-step plan Dr. Bray breaks down the steps to organize and get control of your digital life. Cal Newport's three-step digital declutter plan is designed to help individuals regain control over their digital …
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Episode 485 Insights Into Loneliness and the Brain
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On today’s podcast, Dr. Bray answers a listener’s question on loneliness. Tune in to learn about the neuroscience and psychology of loneliness, what happens in the brain, and specific action steps you can take to combat loneliness. In a world where loneliness is increasing exponentially, it is important to understand this issue and notice the signs…
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Episode 484 Getting the Recognition You Crave
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We all have a deep need to receive the recognition we think we deserve. Unfortunately, the world around us and the people in it don’t always supply the applause and recognition in a quantity that satisfies us. In today’s podcast, Dr. Bray discusses how we can reconcile our desire for appreciation with the short supply of it in our daily life. He wi…
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Episode 483 The Art and Science of Conversations
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Conversations are a lot like art. It is one of those uniquely human experiences of infinite variety, depending on who we are interacting with. Conversations are events where we share what we know, get to know others, find friends, and discover our place in the world. Conversations have an extraordinary power to excite, our neurons being so sensitiv…
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Episode 482 Neuroscience in the News
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New, exciting, and hilarious research has been released in the past few months, and in today’s episode of the Dr. CK Bray show, Dr. Bray is sharing the latest research that you must know and research you wish you didn’t know. Dr. Bray will cover the following four newly released research topics: New research which explores the appeal of dangerous m…
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Episode 481 What Would I Say if I Were a Dad to My 18-Year-Old Self
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Happy Father’s Day to all those who play a role in raising a young person. Dr. Bray admits why he doesn’t like Father’s Day! But he won’t complain if he gets a good breakfast and some presents. Since we celebrate Father’s Day this coming Sunday, Dr. Bray has been thinking about what he would tell his 18-year-old self if he was a Dad to himself. He …
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Episode 480 The Terrible Danger Your Child Is In and You Don't Even Know It
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It finally happened in May 2023. (and I will say it was a bit late to the game, but better late than never!). A statement and urgent advisory were released by the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. It was quickly followed up with statements from: The American Medical Association The American Psyc…
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Episode 479 The Centenarian Question: Do You Want to Live to Be 100?
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Do you want to be a centenarian; an individual who lives to be 100 years old? You might have the chance as it is twice as likely today as it was two decades ago. The bigger question Dr. Bray poses during today’s podcast is not only do you want to live to be a 100, but how do you want to live? Your life is more about your chronological age, it is al…
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Episode 478 Insights Into the Current State of Youth Mental Health
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It is no secret that teens are struggling with depression and anxiety. A new CDC report highlighted how steep their decline has been. Dr. Bray’s usual focus is the brain health, performance, and wellness of those in the working world, but today he discusses new research and insights into the state of youth mental health. He also discusses recent re…
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We all need a Plan B in life, especially in your career. Being prepared is more important than ever in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable job market. The days of staying with one company in one job for your entire career are long gone, whether by your choice or your employer's choice. Organizations are constantly changing, downsizing, and restruc…
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