The Brain Factor

In this episode, Joy and guest host Stephanie go over the different ways it's important to be kind to yourself, and others with intention.

The one about the Hero's Journey in Mental Health

In this episode: Joy and Laura go over the importance of maintining balance between working hard, and working TOO hard leading to burnout.

On this episode of The Brain Factor in recognitions of Mental Health Awareness month Joy and Laura discuss ways in which you can support people who are struggling. 

Joy and Laura take a deeper look at the impact from various physical traumas.

This episode features special guest, who transformed her mental health by committing to physical fitness, connecting with nature, and other protective factors. She has completed a couple of marathons…

This episode focuses on making a shift from self-criticism to self-compassion—treating ourselves the way we would treat a close friend. Instead of saying “I’m sorry,” we can say “Thank you” and give …

This episode explores the journey to recovery from addiction through the lens of a married couple who have both experienced and overcome substance use challenges. Now in sustained recovery, they serv…

In this episode, Joy and Laura discuss finding purpose and fulfillment beyond traditional success, showing how it evolves through life stages. They address challenges like comparison and share tools …

This episode explores the neuroscience behind adolescent behavior, focusing on how brain development affects decision-making, risk-taking, and emotional regulation. It also dives into how social infl…

Joy and Laura take a deep look at a subject that anyone in the world can relate to: Finding Purpose. 

In this Episode Joy and Laura discuss the ways you can stay grounded. 

Dr. Maggie Labarta joins Joy and Laura  on this eye opening episode about trauma. Be prepared to get a better understanding of trauma and the impact it can have your life and your body.

In this episode Joy and Laura discussing the importance of embracing...failure. They discuss ways you can use failure to grow, and how throwing away the fear of failure can lead you to finding new th…

What is Enoughness? Joy and Laura explore what the new term means, how you can maintain it, and how you can appreciate what you have and still be ambitious.

On this Episode Joy and Laura deep dive into the world of bias: Your internal bias, how your bias is influenced by the world around you and social media, and how you should navigate the way these bia…

In this episode Joy and Laura discuss procrastination - and how to structure your life in a way where you can manage your time and achieve goals in a way that relieves stress.

In this episode Joy and Laura discuss the ways communicating in a digital world can make things easier, but also be a challenge.  From work e-mails, to texts with your children, and even when a phone…

Laughter relieves stress, it's no joke.  Whether you're  laughing at a sitcom or giggling at a cartoon, laughing does your health a favor.  Believe it or not, laughter has short term benefits for you…