Why Your Brain Dictates Your Reality and 5 Ways to Boost It w/ John R. Miles EP 136

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In today's episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, I will be providing you with in-depth information on the fascinating organ we call the brain through the amazing story of Phineas Gage. I will educate you on how vital your brain health is to your reality and experience of life. Lastly, I will show you 5 key ways through which it can be kept healthy and improved for optimum functionality.

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Questions that you and your friends or family members can discuss about this episode:

• Discuss with your friends and families the complexity of the brain.
• What did you find most inspiring about the story of Phineas Gage?
• What can you learn about the brain from Gage's story?
• What is the most fascinating thing about the brain?
• What steps will you stake after hearing today’s episode to change your behavior and choices?

Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out here.

• My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/
• My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/
• My interview with David Vago on Meditation:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/
• Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104

Time Stamps

• 0:00 Announcements
• 3:00 Why your brain determines your reality
• 5:11 Story of Phineas Gage and its impact on brain research
• 9:40 How do you re-wire the brain for peak performance?
• 10:02 The impact of diet on a healthy brain
• 11:38 The impact of exercise on brain performance
• 14:17 The impact of music on brain performance
• 15:40 The impact of sleep on brain performance
• 17:21 The impact of meditation on brain performance
• 19:00 Synthesis and wrap up

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-- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.