The Brain Factor
Is your brain holding you back? The Brain Factor, brought to you by Meridian, where hope, recovery, and wellness has been possible since 1971, is a lighthearted informal podcast that explores, how real people maintain or become resilient through evidence based techniques that increase protective factors. We share stories, tips, skills, and laughs through conversation, occasionally with subject matter experts. Don’t let your brain hold you back. Episodes drop once a month on the second Wednesday of the month, to help you get through hump day, and are always less than 30 minutes, because we know you are busy.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The one about 8 emotional self-regulation hacks
Episode 09 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: emotional self-regulation. It can be really hard to maintain your composure when you are in the moment and your emotions are getting …
The one about financial wellness with Gil Levy
Episode 8 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: Economic and Financial Security. Good financial habits can bring security and peace of mind. Often affording us the opportunity to exp…
The one about messy communication
Episode 07 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: Connection to others. Communication is one way that we connect to others. Join us as we discuss constructive and destructive communic…
The one about nutrition insights with RD Katelyn Greenleaf
Episode 6: The Brain Factor takes a look at the protective factor: Healthy diet, exercise, and development. Registered Dietician Katelyn Greenleaf provides expert advice and insights into the nutrit…
The one about holiday stress and expectations
Episode 5 of The Brain Factor is a special holiday edition. The focus is on managing expectations around the holidays.
The one about energy and stress management
Episode 4 of The Brain Factor takes a look at the protective factor: good coping skills and problem solving. The focus is on overwhelm and an explanation of both the mental and the physical experien…
The one about movement
Episode 3 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: healthy diet, exercise, and development. Certified Personal Trainer, model, and former law enforcement officer Mandy Spurlin let's us kn…
The one about optimism and toxic positivity.
Episode 02 of The Brain Factor addresses the protective factor: optimism. Optimism is great, but sometimes it can become unhealthy, that's toxic positivity. Learn what toxic positivity is, what it …
The introductory one about why the podcast was created.
Episode 01 of The Brain Factor is an introduction to the podcast and protective factors as a science, and why the podcast was created.