Pick the Brain Podcast

Today's show features segments from a speech delivered by record-breaking hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis on the lessons she learned hiking the Appalachian Trail. In 2011, despite facing sickness and hypothermia, Jennifer became the fastest person (male or female) to hike the 14 state-long Appalachian trail. If you're like Erin and Jeremy, you might be surprised to hear what she learned on her journey.

Show Notes:

More from Jennifer Pharr Davis

Original Full Length Speech

Jennifer's Book

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Are you feeling emotionally drained? This episode is for you. Often it's the people in our lives that we care the most about that drain us the most. In this episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing how to avoid being a people pleaser and how to establish boundaries with people that are emotional vampires. Let's jump in!

Show Notes:

7 Mind Hacks to Permanently Erase the People Pleaser Mentality 

5 Ways to Deal with People Who Drain You Emotionally

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Are you ready to get motivated? In today's special episode you'll hear from five kick ass people that share their views on the world and what it means to be a human. Get ready to get inspired.

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Show Notes:

Dr. Neal Degrass Tyson

Lauren Hill

Alan Watts

Mo Gowdat

David Goggins

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Sometimes the person in the mirror is the one that makes healthy eating difficult. In this episode of the show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing ways to stop sabotaging your health. They'll also tackle the subject of how to eat healthy on a budget. Let's jump in!

Show Notes:

How to Stop Sabotaging Your Health

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

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Rarely does the world produce seemingly superhuman individuals that impact the world. Elon Musk is proving to be one of those individuals. On today’s episode of the podcast we’ll be featuring a mix of Elon Musk’s top tips that will inspire you to never give up, no matter what odds you face. Show Notes: Elon … Continue reading "Elon Musk’s Top Tips for Success in Life and Business"

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“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something but especially not yourself. Go conquer the world.” – Mindy Kaling. On today’s episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the funny stories and inspirational advice that actress, writer, and producer Mindy Kaling delivered at her 2018 Dartmouth commencement address. This will inspire you and … Continue reading "Laugh Out Loud Lessons from Mindy Kaling"

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On today’s show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing a speech made by actor Terry Crews that covers several traumatic events he’s experienced in his life and how he’s overcome those experiences. This speech was originally delivered at a Safe Horizon award ceremony where Terry was given an award for courage in speaking out against … Continue reading "“He Knocked My Mother Out” – Terry Crews"

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What does science have to say about what motivates us? Are we simply motivated by a simple carrot dangling in front of our nose or is there more to what motivates us? We’ll find out in today’s show where Erin and Jeremy discuss concepts brought to us from author Daniel Pink in a speech he … Continue reading "The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us"

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On today’s show Erin, Jeremy and a special guest will discuss life’s journey and the stories told by three centennials (100 year + old people) and how they have survived two world wars, economic downturns, and personal tragedies, but still remain hopeful and enthusiastic about life.  Let’s get inspired! Show Notes: Original Video

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How often do you think about what other people think? Probably a lot if you’re like the average person. In this episode Erin and Jeremy are going to discuss bad habits to kick and how to improve your confidence and self image. Show Notes: 10 Bad Habits and Misunderstandings to Toss Improve Your Self Confidence … Continue reading "Simple Steps for Improving Your Self Image"

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