When it comes to understanding what it takes to learn at the highest levels, there’s no better expert out there than Jim Kwik. The founder of Kwik Learning, Jim was labeled, “the boy with the broken brain” by his peers after a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged. Given those early obstacles, Jim created practical strategies to enhance his mental performance—strategies that he’s since taken and transformed into courses, books, and podcasts all geared towards helping others increase their learning power. On today’s episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, David sits down with Jim to dive into some of those practices and strategies—discovering how anyone can increase their learning capacity, at any age.

During this first part of the episode, Jim shares some of his best practical tools for working out your brain and fostering a practice of lifelong learning. David invites Jim to share the tools he uses to help top Hollywood actors memorize their lines, talks about how our learning strategies should change as we get older, and what parents can do to help their kids start off as lifelong learners. It’s a masterclass in how to learn better, and you’re not going to want to miss it!

After his conversation with Jim, David welcomes Dr. Daniel Amen into the discussion, looking at what exactly is going on in the brain when someone is learning at the highest levels. Dr. Amen walks us through the brain benefits of “deep practice,” some of the healthy habits we can all adopt to increase our learning capacities, and what’s actually happening in a child’s brain during those early stages of development.

Learn more about Jim and his practice here: https://www.jimkwik.com/.

Take the C.O.D.E. brain quiz here: https://start.kwikbrain.com/quiz.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Jim Kwik and Learning

03:01 Techniques for Memorization and Learning

05:48 The Importance of Physical Movement in Learning

09:05 The Role of Sleep and Nutrition in Brain Health

11:54 Building Relationships and Community for Learning

15:08 Lifelong Learning and Neuroplasticity

18:05 Learning Strategies for Children

20:55 The Impact of Environment on Learning

24:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

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