Episode #268: Dr. Leigh Richardson on Brain Capital® and Managing Financial Stress During Economic Uncertainty

Dr. Leigh Richardson was recently interviewed on the topic of Brain Capital® and how economic uncertainty affects the brain, especially when it comes to managing financial stress. On this episode of In Your Head with Dr. Leigh Richardson, she shares insights on how prolonged financial worry impacts cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and decision-making. When the brain is under constant stress, it shifts into survival mode—limiting our ability to think clearly, solve problems, and plan for the future. She discusses strategies to build resilience, strengthen brain health, and increase brain capital so individuals and organizations can better navigate financial challenges. Investing in your brain is one of the smartest financial decisions you can make. This episode and more are available on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.