Fewer Things Better
Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 175
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 175 - The Brain Science of Memory: 4 Tips to Help You Remember More
Our brains were never meant to hold on to everything. Forgetting isn’t a flaw—it’s how we make space for focus, creativity, and clarity. The challenge isn’t remembering it …
Ep. 174- Three Ways to Help an Overwhelmed Brain (Replay)
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. This replay episode is packed with simple, practical ways to give your busy brain some breathing room. Whether you’re juggling too ma…
Ep. 173 - AI and the Human Sweet Spot: Where to Save Time—And Where Not To
AI and technology can supercharge our productivity and open doors we never imagined—but they can’t replace curiosity, creativity, or the irreplaceable spark of being human…
Ep. 172 - The Hidden Cost of Holding On: The Less We Own, the More We Have
What if our overflowing closets, packed garages, and cluttered desktops are quietly costing us more than we realize? In this episode, we explore how “owning it all” can act…
Ep. 171 - The Kindest Words Never Said: Showing Up When It Matters
Some words are too important to keep to ourselves—yet we often do. We assume people already know how we feel. We wait for “the right moment” that never comes. Or we shy awa…
Ep. 170 - Summer Series | How Your Brain Finds Magic in the Moments
Our brains are wired to prioritize what's urgent — deadlines, alerts, the next thing on the list. But are we so busy keeping up with our schedules that we miss the moments …
Ep. 169 - Summer Series: Too Much of a Good Thing: The Psychology of Stuff
In this episode, we’re digging into the connection between physical clutter and mental overload, and how over-choice can leave us feeling stuck and stressed. We explore how…
Ep. 168 - Summer Series: The Brain Drain Hiding in Plain Sight
We’re all chasing productivity—checking boxes, staying busy, getting things done. But what if the very thing we’re using to stay “on top of it all” is actually what’s drain…
Ep. 167 - Summer Series: The Lemonade Lesson in Personal Brand
How often do we downplay what we need or what we're offering? When we’re vague, quiet, or overly humble, we leave people guessing. A recent trip to a lemonade stand highlig…
Ep. 166 - Productivity Power: Give Your Brain a Buddy
Some days, the hardest part of doing is just getting started. That's where body doubling comes in. In this episode, we talk about how partnering with others (even if they d…
Ep. 165 - Micro-Burnout: The Hidden Exhaustion You Might Be Ignoring
Are you feeling drained but can't quite explain why? In this episode, we dive into micro-burnout—the subtle, daily energy leaks that sneak up on us when we’re constantly “o…
Ep. 164 - FTB Summer Series | The Vagus Nerve: Your Bluetooth to the Brain
Life moves fast — but in the in-between moments, there’s quiet power. This episode explores the vagus nerve — a quiet but powerful player in how we handle stress, emotion,…
Ep. 163 - FTB Summer Series | Gut Check: Your Second Brain = Your Belly
This episode explores one of the most fascinating relationships in your body—the one between your brain and your gut. Often called your “second brain,” your gut is constant…
Ep. 162 - FTB Summer Series | Popcorn Brain & the Case for Slowing Down
In a world that glorifies hustle and constant motion, it can feel counterintuitive to hit pause. But what if slowing down is actually the key to real progress? In this ep…
Ep. 161 - Outsource the Overwhelm: An AI Shortcut to Fewer Things Better
What if asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—but actually a path to greater strength? In this episode, we’re diving into simple, practical ways AI can help you do fewe…
Ep. 160 - The Birthday Episode: Presents That Don’t Come in Packages
There are the things we can’t unwrap, but they carry more value than anything money can buy. Real richness comes from doing what you love, setting your own boundaries, and …
Ep. 159 - Can You Hear Me Now? Three Years of Talking to Myself (and You)
Sometimes the action we’re most afraid to take is exactly the one that leads to growth—not just for us, but for the people watching. In this episode, we’re talking about …
Ep. 158 - The (Brain) Power of Procrastination
What if procrastination isn’t a sign of laziness or poor time management—but a signal from your emotions? In this episode, we unpack why your brain isn’t broken and your to…
Ep. 157 - Protect Your Brain from the Energy Drain
Time is limited—but how we manage our energy determines how far that time can take us. It’s not just the big interruptions that steal our time—it’s the constant stream of s…
Ep. 156 - Overlooked Expenses: What Your Brain Might Be Missing
When your brain is running on overload, it's easy to miss the little things—like that auto-renewed subscription, a forgotten late fee, or an unclaimed discount. It’s not al…