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

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<p>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.</p>
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Show Links
<p>Questions that you and your friends or family members can discuss about this episode:</p>
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<li>Discuss with your friends and families the complexity of the brain.</li>
<li>What did you find most inspiring about the story of Phineas Gage?</li>
<li>What can you learn about the brain from Gage's story?</li>
<li>What is the most fascinating thing about the brain?</li>
<li>What steps will you stake after hearing today’s episode to change your behavior and choices?</li>
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<p>Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out <a href="https://johnrmiles.com/create-an-optimized-and-healthy-brain/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<li>My interview with Gretchen Rubin: <a href="https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/" target="_blank">https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/</a>
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<li>My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: <a href="https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/" target="_blank">https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/</a>
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<li>My interview with David Vago on Meditation: <a href="https://passionstruck.com/laurie-singer-on-why-youre-not-crazy/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/" target="_blank">https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/</a>
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<li>Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-you-invest-your-love-you-invest-your-life-ep-104/id1553279283?i=1000550045136" target="_blank">in Episode 104</a>
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Time Stamps
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<li>0:00 Announcements</li>
<li>3:00 Why your brain determines your reality</li>
<li>5:11 Story of Phineas Gage and its impact on brain research</li>
<li>9:40 How do you re-wire the brain for peak performance?</li>
<li>10:02 The impact of diet on a healthy brain</li>
<li>11:38 The impact of exercise on brain performance</li>
<li>14:17 The impact of music on brain performance</li>
<li>15:40 The impact of sleep on brain performance</li>
<li>17:21 The impact of meditation on brain performance</li>
<li>19:00 Synthesis and wrap up</li>
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<p>-- 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.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>