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 best of you.  It involves taking a pause between a feeling and an action.  On this episode, Joy and Laura share with you eight of their favorite ways to hack their emotions.  Deep breathing, the knock out punch, PMR, mental games, box breathing, the pre-plan attack, the pause button, and the big guns.  
 

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 experience leisure time and fun activities, it can have a positive effect on well-being. Being able to work and pay bills regularly can ease pressure, though not everyone is able to do that.  So how can we become more financially secure?

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 communication.   

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 nutrition that our bodies need to support our overall wellness.  

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Episode 5 of The Brain Factor is a special holiday edition.  The focus is on managing expectations around the holidays. 

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 experience.

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 know that it's not just exercise or “working out” but rather small ways we can incorporate body movement into work and home. We give details about the benefits of movement and also share practical examples and personal experiences. 

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 might look like in real life, and hear about some specific ways to combat it.

Episode 01 of The Brain Factor is an introduction to the podcast and protective factors as a science, and why the podcast was created.