The Friederike Fabritius Show
Live smarter, better, happier - using neuroscience. Friederike Fabritius is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, neuroscientist and international keynote speaker. She works with Fortune 500 companies across the globe to take their performance, wellbeing and leadership skills to the next level. Tune in to this podcast and learn how to level up your life and work with her science-based and applicable neurohacks.
Episodes
Exploring Consciousness and How It Happens
Friederike Fabritius welcomes Professor Mark Solms, author of “The Hidden Spring,” for a discussion to answer this, and more. Mark explains the role of the reticular activating system (RAS) in generating human consciousness. It is a structure in the oldest part of our brain, the brainstem, and it plays an important role in consciousness, as well as our emotional s...
Achieve Peak Performance and Get Into Flow
Friederike Fabritius sits down with neurofeedback expert Penijean Gracefire for the fourth and final time to discuss the mechanisms behind achieving peak performance and getting into flow. Penijean shares the importance of identifying individual goals, rather than just painting “peak performance” with a broad brush. The pair explore what it means to be in flow, and the significance of buil...
Unlock Your Brain’s Potential
Friederike Fabritius is once again joined by neurofeedback revolutionary, Penijean Gracefire. Today’s conversation focuses on creating a deeper understanding of brain stimulation, exploring innovative protocols that Penijean designed to improve people’s cognitive function right from the source. Discover how photobiomodulation can improve brain function, emotional balance, and ...
Mastering cognitive control, adapting brainwaves, and optimizing flexibility.
Penijean Gracefire joins Friederike for the second time to discuss the practical applications and benefits of neurofeedback, focusing on innovative techniques such as z-score training. Penijean shares her personal experiences with brain training and the importance of cognitive flexibility. The discussion also tackles the diversit...
Neurofeedback from A (amplitude training) to Z (z-scores) with Penijean Gracefire.
Friederike Fabritius speaks with an innovative voice in the neurofeedback and neuroscience space, Penijean Gracefire. Penijean is a neural frequency analyst and constant question asker who rides motorcycles, drinks tea, and designs therapeutic applications for emerging neurotechnology. The pair discuss the real-world applica...
Is your political identity really a choice? Or is it shaped by your brain?
Understanding the Neuroscience Behind Political Identity with Michael Long
In their third and final interview together, Friederike Fabritius and Michael Long discuss the sensitive topic of understanding political identities. A bigger and bigger wedge being driven between the political left and political right, and Friederike and Mik...
From Diet to Dopamine Detox: Rethinking Brain Health with Friederike Fabritius and Michael Long
In their second of three conversations, Friederike and Michael Long, bestselling author of The Molecule of More and its new follow-up, Taming the Molecule of More, take a look at practical strategies for managing dopamine. They answer questions such as: Is there a pill or supplement that can be taken to boost do...
Dopamine makes you happy…..right?
In the first of three episodes together, Friederike interviews Michael Long, author of the new book, Taming the Molecule of More, and co-author of the international bestseller, The Molecule of More. Michael discusses how his varied career paths led him to explore the role of dopamine in human behavior. He clarifies common misconceptions about dopamine, emphasizing it's not...
Managing ADHD with Professor John Ratey
In the last of their 3 conversations, Friederike Fabritius and Professor John Ratey dive deep into a discussion on ADHD and how to manage it. Due to the ADHD being influenced by neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, John highlights exercise as a key and underutilized strategy for its management. The pair discuss the pros and cons of treating ADHD and other similar conditions wi...
In their second conversation together, Friederike interviews Harvard University’s Professor John Ratey, author of 'Spark' and 'ADHD 2.0,' about the impact that exercise has on brain health. They discuss how physical activity helped shape the way our brains evolve, the benefits of exercise on mood and cognitive functions, and practical advice on incorporating exercise into daily routines. The pair answer the question of which form o...
In the first of 3 conversations with Harvard Professor John Ratey, a neuropsychiatrist and ADHD expert, Friederike sits down with him to discuss his book 'Spark' and the significant impact of exercise on brain health. John shares the importance that physical activity has in his life with his personal exercise routine as well as how regular exercise enhances mood, cognitive function, and protects against diseases like Alzheimer's. H...
Chasing Rewards: The Role of Dopamine in Happiness and Health with Prof. Peter Sterling
Professor Peter Sterling, author of 'What Is Health?', joins Friederike for the second time to explore the effects of dopamine on the brain. They discuss how we are hardwired to seek out rewards, and those little bursts of dopamine are so crucial for our happiness and health. The conversation explores how drugs, alcohol...
Understanding Allostasis and Social Impact on Health with Prof. Peter Sterling
In today’s episode Friederike interviews Professor Peter Sterling, author of 'What Is Health,' to discuss his groundbreaking concept of allostasis. Peter's extensive experience in neuroscience and with socioeconomically challenged communities gave him insight on the ways that chronic social tension and stress play a significant ...
In the final of 3 interviews with Dr. Jeff Tarrant and Friederike Fabritius, the pair discuss various brain stimulation techniques. They examine how these techniques, such as audio-visual entertainment and other consumer-friendly technologies, can be used to address everyday issues like stress, focus, and sleep. Dr. Tarrant explains the science behind brainwave entrainment and its applications for relaxation, cognitive...
Meditation: One Size Does Not Fit All
Exploring Neuromeditation with Dr. Jeff Tarrant
In this episode, Friederike Fabritius talks with Dr. Jeff Tarrant, founder and CEO of the Neuromeditation Institute, about the fundamentals of neuromeditation—a brain-based approach to meditation. They explore this western approach to meditation and discuss the importance of personalized mindfulness practices, highlightin...
Exploring Neurofeedback and Brainwaves with Dr. Jeff Tarrant
In the first of 3 conversations, Friederike Fabritius interviews Dr. Jeff Tarrant, founder and director of the Neuromeditation Institute. They discuss Dr. Tarrant’s journey into neurofeedback and his contributions to the field. Dr. Tarrant explains the basics of neurofeedback, detailing how real-time brainwave monitoring can teach the brain to ch...
The Neuroscience of Intuition Explained
It’s not just a “gut feeling”, it’s science. In this episode, Friederike Fabritius explains the neuroscience behind intuition. Fabritius discusses why experts can make superior decisions with limited information and time, and how their subconscious brain contributes to this. She shares the importance of body awareness when i...
Don’t Change the Women, Change the Workplace.
Rethinking Workplace Diversity to Include Neurosignature Diversity.
In this episode, Friederike discusses the issues with traditional diversity initiatives like anti-bias training, which often do not yield meaningful results. She shares an alternative approach focused on neurosignature diversity, highlighting the importance of considering differences in personality, skills, and strength...
Not All Feedback Is Created Equal
Friederike Fabritius brings her expertise to the top...
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