Kwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, ...
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The Advantages of a Socially Awkward Brain with Ty Tashiro
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Can the traits that make you feel socially awkward actually be the key to unlocking extraordinary success? We’ve all experienced a time when we felt like an outsider looking in. But for some, this isn’t a rare occurrence, but a constant struggle. In fact, research shows 10 – 15% of the population is socially awkward. But there is a strong correlati…
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How to Protect Your Brain from Air Pollution with Peter Spiegel
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Is the air you breathe affecting your brain? If you’re familiar with the ten keys to a healthy brain, you know that one of the keys is clean environment. Part of that environment is the quality of the air you breathe. You can go weeks without eating, days without water, but you can only go minutes without breathing. Clean air is essential to not ju…
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Why We Forget & How to Train Your Brain to Remember with Dr. Charan Ranganath
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Why do you remember some things and forget others? When it comes to memory, your brain is programmed to forget. That’s why it’s not only important to train your memory, but understand the complex mechanism of how your brain actually records and retrieves the past. Your memories make you who you are and because of the way your brain transforms memor…
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Amplify Your Learning Skills Through Sounds & Music with Jim Kwik
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How does sound impact your body and brain? If you’re like most people, when you think of calming sounds, you think of music. The link between music and the powerful effect it has on your body, mind, and soul has been recognized since the dawn of time. But it isn’t the only thing you hear on a daily basis. And those sounds can have a powerful impact…
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3 Fun Activities for Lifelong Brain Health with Jim Kwik
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Can the games and activities you played as a child strengthen your brain as an adult? When you were a child, playing with toys like Legos and puzzles, or even solving word games probably filled you joy and curiosity. They gave you a goal to work towards and provided hours of entertainment as you puzzled over them until you could see the final resul…
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Equipping Parents to Raise Confident, Kind, and Responsible Kids with Dr. Daniel Amen
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What role does mental strength play in your child’s success? There’s no doubt that kids need their parent’s love and support to become happy, healthy adults. But that same love and support can have a dark side if it results in you doing too much for them. Even though it can be hard to watch your kids struggle or face consequences for their decision…
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Reset Your Metabolism, Reboot Your Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer
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Is medication always the answer to mental illness? Anyone who has ever suffered from a mental health condition knows how isolating it can be. You’re desperate to get better, but often the answer is medication and management instead of actual healing. But there may be an entirely new range of treatment strategies available that are directly tied to …
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The Art of Arguing: Using Disagreements to Deepen Your Relationships with Dr. Julie and John Gottman
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Can the biggest conflicts in your relationship actually bring you closer and create deeper intimacy? Happy couples fight. But there is a difference between healthy conflict and unhealthy fighting. One leads to stronger marriages and relationships while the other ends in heartbreak, frustration, and loneliness. But even more importantly, how you fig…
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3 Foods that Support Your Vision and Brain with Dr. William Li
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Can the right foods hold the key to unlocking a world of sharper vision, enhanced cognition, and optimal brain health? Food is medicine. It’s more than simply a catchy phrase; it’s an empowering statement that can change your life. You can use modern knowledge to make daily decisions on what foods to eat that can not only prevent disease, but prese…
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One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing with Dacher Keltner
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How can you cultivate more awe into your daily life? On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual experience. But is it possible to create and embrace a sense of awe in your everyday …
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What Has Your Self-Doubt Already Cost You? with Jamie Kern Lima
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Do you believe you’re meant for more in life, but have been battling a little voice inside of your mind? At some point, you’ve probably dealt with feeling like you’re just not good enough. Maybe you had imposter syndrome get in the way of pursuing your goals, or fear of failure paralyzed you before you even tried. It’s time to stop self-sabotaging …
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Turning Mental Pressure into Resilience for High Performance with Julius Thomas
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What is the secret to overcoming mental challenges under immense pressure? When it comes to peak performance under intense circumstances, it doesn’t get more high-stakes than being a pro-athlete. Week after week, they have to perform at their best, not just for their own career, but for their entire team. I’m excited to welcome Julius Thomas to the…
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How to Navigate Your Quantum Mind & Body for a Longer Life with Dr. Deepak Chopra
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How can you tap into your quantum body and quantum brain to live a healthier, longer life? The idea of quantum energy might seem like a radical new idea pushing the boundaries of science. But the basis for these ideas go back thousands of years, when ancient healers understood that the body, mind, spirit, and universe were connected in fundamental …
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The Reason Behind Your Addiction with Dr. Daniel Lieberman
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How does dopamine shape your desires—both positively and negatively? Dopamine is one of many neurotransmitters produced in your brain and is most commonly associated with pleasure. But there’s actually more to it than that. It’s the basis of motivation, incentivizing you to do things because you want something. And while that can lead to success an…
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7 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Procrastination with Jim Kwik
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How do you overcome procrastination to increase your overall productivity? In our fast-paced world, there’s one thing we all have in common: stress. The longer your to-do list gets, the more pressure you’re going to feel, and that can derail your productivity and end your momentum. Today, I’m going to peel back the layers that go into this universa…
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Is Your Diet Feeding Alzheimer's Disease? with Dr. Richard Isaacson
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Why is diet considered one of the most potent tools in protecting the brain against Alzheimer’s disease? Even though we’ve made enormous strides in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment over the years, your diet is still one of the major keys when it comes to prevention. And for good reason. When it comes to brain health, food isn’t just fuel, it bec…
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Why Willpower Alone Won't Change Your Life with Eric Zimmer
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How does the science of behavioral change help you make significant and long-lasting transformations in your life? Breaking habits and creating change is hard. Even succeeding at a smaller goal, like a New Year’s resolution, is difficult. Even with a ton of research, they haven’t been able to identify a single reason why some people change and othe…
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9 Steps to Being LIMITLESS in 2024 with Jim Kwik
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How can you become limitless in the New Year? One of the most common ways to start the New Year is by setting a goal to better yourself. But according to research, only 9% of people actually complete their New Year’s resolutions. And while goal setting is a powerful tool to better your life, the key to unlocking your fullest potential lies within y…
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Managing Digital Anxiety for Greater Productivity & Memory with Jim Kwik
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What are the technological supervillains that can disrupt your productivity and state of mind? With the rise of technology, a lot of aspects of our daily lives got better. Communication got easier, organization became streamlined, and access to unlimited knowledge was unlocked. But for all the benefits our hyperconnected world brings, there is also…
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Reversing Chronic Stress and Strengthening Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Ellen Langer
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How does embracing mind-body unity open up new possibilities to manage and enhance your health? One of the best ways to connect your body to your mind is through mindfulness. But what exactly does that mean? And how do you become more mindful? If you’re like most people, the first thing that comes to mind is meditation. While meditation is a good p…
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Strategies for Balanced Hormones, Cycles and Brain with Dr. Mindy Pelz
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Can fasting improve your brain health? It’s a common misconception to associate fasting only to weight loss. Fasting can have incredible benefits on the body and your physical health, but it also does some amazing things to your brain. That’s because your brain has specific requirements that it needs to function at its best. And fasting can unlock …
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The Power of Strength Training and Mental Fitness with Sal Di Stefano
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How do you lose stubborn weight and build mental muscle? Being fit is more than simply being in shape or losing weight. It’s one of the keys to having a limitless mind. Exercise stimulates neurotransmitters, like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, and can play a vital role in reducing systemic inflammation. I’m excited to welcome Sal Di Stefano t…
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Heat Science: Longer Life, Stronger Heart and Mental Resilience with Susanna Søberg
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How can you use heat therapy to improve your physical and mental health? We’ve talked a lot on this show about the therapeutic benefits of cold therapy. But what about the opposite? Can you use heat therapy to help improve not just your physical and mental health, but your memory, sleep, and overall cognitive performance? I’m excited to welcome Dr.…
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Thankful Hearts, Thriving Brains: How Gratitude Reshapes Your Mind with Jim Kwik
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How can you use gratitude to improve not only your mood, but your overall cognitive performance? Gratitude is something we’ve talked about quite a bit on this show. You already know that being grateful is good for your mental health. It lowers stress and anxiety, while building resilience and deepening your relationships. But that’s just the tip of…
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Mastering the Flow State: Unlock Your Superhuman Productivity with Jim Kwik
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How can you maximize your productivity by tapping into the ultra-focused state of flow? One of the things I am asked about the most is how to tap into flow state, that magical place where productivity is almost effortless. These are the moments where you’re in the zone, performing at your highest levels. And while flow can sometimes be difficult to…
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