In episode #126 Ann Swanson, author of Meditation for the Real World, chats about the fascinating science behind meditation, how it can positively impact your relationships, and walks us through some practices – one that can double as a fun party trick!

Highlights

🤔 Party Trick Wisdom: A fun way to learn how to trust your gut when you’ve got a tough decision.

🧠 Mindful Misconceptions: Meditation isn't about controlling thoughts but befriending the mind's natural processes, including mind wandering.

🎉 Embracing JOMO: Discover the "Joy of Missing Out" and how meditation cultivates gratitude, acceptance, and contentment with the present moment.

🤝 Social Harmony: Learn practical meditation methods for improving social relationships, reducing social anxiety, and fostering empathy and connection.

⏳ Integrate and Elevate: Short meditation practices, even just a few minutes a day, can profoundly impact overall well-being when integrated into daily routines.

Connect with Ann
https://www.instagram.com/scienceof.yoga/
https://www.youtube.com/@AnnSwansonWellness.

Get the book and your 10 minute meditations here: https://www.annswansonwellness.com/meditation-for-the-real-world#order

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🎙️ In episode #125, we dive deep into the fascinating world of one of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE topics: gut health. Listen in as Josh Dech explains why your gut health is more important then your DNA!

👉 Gut Health Basics: Your gut health affects your productivity, emotions, mental clarity, ability to learn, quality of sleep, and more.

🧠 The Gut-Brain Connection: The gut influences the brain and vice versa, making it a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being.

💡 Leaky Gut Explained: Leaky gut occurs when the lining of the intestine becomes damaged, leading to inflammation and allowing toxins and pathogens to leak into the bloodstream.

🤔 Common Symptoms: Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, cramping, pain, and gas are common signs of leaky gut.

🛠️ Promoting Gut Health: Adopting habits such as consuming a clean diet, avoiding processed foods, and managing stress can support a healthier gut.

👣 Prioritizing Habits: While toning the vagus nerve is important, focusing on foundational habits like diet and stress management may take precedence for overall gut health.

🌱 5 R's of Reversing Gut Problems: Remove, replenish, rebuild, repair, rejuvenate

Get Josh's IBD course here: https://gutsolution.ca/skool?via=heather

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-dech-5a1582106/
https://www.youtube.com/@gutscience

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In episode #124 chat with William Wadsworth, a memory and productivity psychologist, author, and host of the Exam Study Expert podcast.

Highlights:

1. If you feel overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated – you are likely simply cognitively overloaded.

2. When you understand Cognitive Load Theory you can combat procrastination and be a more effective learner.

3. Optimize intrinsic load by breaking tasks into manageable components and applying full cognitive power to each step.

4. Identify and address external distractions like technology and environmental factors (use headphones as a signal for focused work and create a tangents list for future exploration)

5. Externalize “to-do” lists to minimize mental clutter and stay focused on the task at hand.

6. Recognize the role of germane load in fostering creativity and insights and embrace spaces for idea generation, such as walks or shower time.

Connect with William
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@examstudyexpert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/examstudyexpert
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Exam Study Expert podcast via https://examstudyexpert.com/podcast

The Scholars Way (30 day mindset / productivity program for scholars): https://william-s-school-4d20.thinkific.com/courses/the-scholars-way?ref=8cdb35

Sounds of the Bodlein: https://www.ox.ac.uk/soundsofthebodleian/

Six Pillars of Study Success (free download): https://examstudyexpert.com/Pillars

Productivity Episodes

#81 Productivity Hacks with Scott Miller; https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/episodes/11089338

#87 Increase Your Productivity and Decrease Stress with Dr. Frank Buck: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/episodes/11526361

#89 Technology Addiction vs. Technology Mindfulness: How to Put Humans First with Rob Krecek: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/episodes/11545822

#92 How to Make SPACE for Things that Matter with Daniel Sih: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/11832398

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