Pick the Brain Podcast

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They Key to Unlocking Your Mind's Full Potential Aug 27, 2018

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How do we program ourselves? Are we in control of our emotions or do they control us? On this episode of the show Erin and Jeremy will be listening to a clip from an Impact Theory video featuring Impact Theory and Dr. Joe Dispenza. Ready to pick your own brain? Let's do it!

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Get Motivated With This Incredible Spoken Word Mix Aug 23, 2018

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Are you ready for another inspiring spoken word mix?! Today's show features a great mix of talented performers. Check out the links below to visit their youtube pages for more!

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Harvard Commencement by Donovan Livingston Dark Black and The Wrong Truth by Indigo Williams When You Love the Wrong Person by Taz Alam America in 4 Minutes by Branden Wellington

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Science Backed Ways to Improve Your Memory Aug 20, 2018

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Do you ever have trouble remembering people's names? In this episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing science based hacks for improving your memory. Speaking of memory, make sure you remember to subscribe to this show!

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7 Science Based Hacks for Improving Your Memory

Help Remembering People's Names

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The Most Underrated Emotion We'll Ever Feel Aug 16, 2018

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What's the most underrated emotion you'll ever feel? You'll find out on today's episode from Marquette University's 2018 Commencement Address, which featured Jeannie Gaffigan, Comm '92, and Jim Gaffigan, who talk about the experiences they've had when facing illness and how to maintain one of the most important emotions we'll ever feel.

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Original Speech

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7 Minimalist Ways to Declutter Your Life Aug 13, 2018

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One of the most popular subjects in the self improvement space right now is the art of minimalism, particularly as it pertains to the amount of things you have in your life. In this episode Erin and Jeremy discuss steps suggested in a PTB article about minimalism and how we can apply some of the best principles to our lives.

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7 Minimalist Ways to Declutter Your Life

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Won't You Be My Neighbor? Timeless Lessons from a Familiar Voice Aug 09, 2018

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If you were a child in the 80s or 90s you probably had some familiarity with Fred Rogers, Mr. Rogers, host of the very popular children's show Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. In this episode Erin and Jeremy will be talking about the impact of Mr. Rogers and discussing the commencement address he made where he reminds us that our differences are smaller than we think.

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Original Commencement Speech from Mr. Rogers

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Ready to LOL? Why Laughter is Good For Your Brain Aug 06, 2018

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In this special episode of the show Erin and Jeremy will be listening in on a few comedy bits from some very funny comedians and discussing the health benefits that your brain experiences from laughter. Ready to laugh out loud?

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Ellen benefits of laughter video

Jim Gaffigan Full Video

Ellen DeGeneres Full Comedy Special

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Controlling the Momentum of Limiting Beliefs and Fear - Conclusion - Matthew McConaughey Aug 02, 2018

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Is fear a good thing? When are our limiting beliefs realistic and when are they man-made? How much does the stacking of stressors begin to take a toll on us? All of these questions and more are discussed on this part 2 episode of the podcast where Erin and Jeremy will finish up discussing ideas presented by actor Matthew McConaughey.

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Happiness Should Not be Your Goal - Matthew McConaughey Jul 30, 2018

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With so much talk of happiness out in the personal development space you might be hard pressed to hear someone say that happiness should not be your goal. In this episode of the podcast Erin and Jeremy will hear part one of a speech delivered by actor Matthew McConaughey delivered to graduates of the University of Houston.

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Original Video

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"What's in Your Life's Blueprint?" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jul 26, 2018

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In this episode of the podcast Erin and Jeremy will be hearing and discussing a speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of the American civil rights movement and one of the most influential people of all time. Today's speech was delivered to students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia on October 26, 1967. Today's message has inspiring calls to action in the pursuit of beauty, love, and justice.

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Original Speech

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