BrainShape Podcast

There are many similarities, and - of course - many differences between humans and other primates (e.g., chimpanzees and bonobos). What can we learn about our human experience and psychology when we …

The belief that you are an entity that is separate from everything that surrounds you is false. You may look at yourself in the mirror and disagree – you most certainly appear to have boundaries that…

From where does consciousness originate? Many people would intuitively say from the brain – your head brain to be more specific. But, in fact, humans have three brains: the head brain, the gut brain …

What does reality mean to you? Understanding what reality is and how it is created + perceived is not an easy topic to discuss. What if everything we have been taught is leading us in the wrong direc…

Every day that you get to live your human experience is a miracle. How do you remind yourself to live each day to the fullest? Whether you realize the power you hold or not, you can choose to make th…

What does reality mean to you and how do you think it is created? Do you ever wonder how or why you are here? What does being “here” even mean? Each and every one of us holds the ability to alter the…

In order to love the skin you’re in, you need to quiet the busyness of your critical mind and connect with your true essence. Your mind is a very busy place. What often blocks us from “loving the ski…

There are many well-known bad habits for the heart such as drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, smoking and eating unhealthy foods. Some lesser-known bad habits, include lack of sleep, stress, …

What do you turn to when you want to numb the pain that you feel inside? An awareness of the habits and patterns that you use to distract yourself away from your discomfort is an important first step…

Refueling your mind, body, and spirit is important at any age – but, many women struggle to prioritize themselves and their needs. For women, during and after menopause, there are many changes that t…

In this episode, we're sharing Part 2 of Dr. Andrea’s interview on the Feeling Forwards Podcast with Elizabeth Gould. Elizabeth is a best-selling author, entrepreneur & personal reinvention coach. Sh…

By understanding the science of how to optimize the health of your brain and body, you can be empowered to take the control back in your life and how you feel. In this episode, we're sharing Part 1 o…

In this episode, we share the audio from an interview Dr. Andrea did on the Becoming Your Best Version Podcast with Maria Leonard Olsen. Maria is a civil litigation attorney, podcast & radio show hos…

What does forgiveness mean to you? What feelings or sentiments arise inside of you when you think about forgiveness? Exploring how you can offer forgiveness to yourself, or others, can be a profound …

If you (or someone you know) is suffering from narcissistic abuse, then you’ll want to listen to this conversation with recurring guest Dr. Mariette Jansen. Narcissists have an inflated sense self, a…

The year 2021 was a wild one; so, we thought it might be fun to reflect on some of the incredible episodes and fascinating guests we had on the show. Tune in for Part 1 of our two-part series highlig…

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by the tasks in front of you that you are rendered almost paralyzed in your ability to “do the work?” An overactive nervous system can be debilitating. This is becau…

Happy New Year!! As we embark on a new year – I just want to take a moment to share my appreciation for you. It has been such an honour having you as a listener in 2021 and I am excited for the new g…

How do you feel about the year that has just passed? What accomplishments have you achieved in 2021? What are you most proud of? Reflecting on the changes you’ve made in your life (no matter how smal…