Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

What productivity or brain hacks can help you avoid procrastination and boost your motivation?

Everyone struggles with procrastination from time to time. It can be one of the biggest barriers to your performance, impacting not only your productivity, but the results you get in life. But there’s good news. It’s not always about laziness.

I’m excited to dive deep on this topic for today’s episode. While I’m going to give you s...

Most people try to learn more by simply working harder. But if effort alone were the answer, you’d already be fluent in seven languages, juggling quantum physics textbooks in your sleep. The truth? It’s not about grinding—it’s about being S.M.A.R.T.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through a powerful five-step framework to build a brain-friendly learning routine that actually sticks. You’ll learn how to set specific goals tha...

What if your brain’s sharpness wasn’t just luck—but something you could train?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science. We dive into practical, science-backed techniques to boost your focus, decision-making, and memory—without burning out.

You’ll learn why multitasking is secretly sabotaging your performance, how a 4...

What do rosemary, turmeric, and valerian have in common? 

They’re powerful plant allies that can improve your memory, reduce stress, support your gut, and even help you sleep better. 

In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett to talk about the science and practice of herbalism—what it really is, how it works, and which herbs are most effective for cognitive performance. You’ll walk away ...

The way you spend your first 30 minutes each morning could determine the clarity, energy and focus of your entire day.

In this episode, I reveal my go-to morning brain routine — a series of simple, science-backed habits designed to wake up your mind and jumpstart your cognitive performance. You’ll learn how to align your body and brain with your natural chemistry for maximum mental momentum.

These small shifts don’t take muc...

Life doesn’t slow down, it speeds up. And in those high-pressure moments, what makes the difference isn’t talent or luck, it’s resilience.

In this episode, I’m sharing 12 of my favorite tools and strategies to help you stay calm, clear, and focused no matter what’s happening around you. These are techniques I’ve used personally and taught to top performers around the world—from breathwork and visualization to mental reframi...

Your brain might be sabotaging you without you even knowing it. Millions of us are walking around with invisible brain injuries from childhood falls, sports hits, or even emotional trauma that happened decades ago. These hidden wounds could be why names slip through your memory like water or why you snap at loved ones over nothing.

I've spent years diving deep into brain recovery science, and what I've learned will shock yo...

Your brain deletes and distorts information constantly—which means most of what you think you've forgotten was never properly encoded in the first place. 

I've spent decades studying how memory actually works, and here's what I've discovered: the difference between people who seem to have "photographic" memories and those who struggle isn't genetics or luck. It's technique.

Most memory advice focuses on tricks and short...

Ever wonder how someone managing half a trillion dollars daily avoids complete burnout? The secret isn't what most people think – it's not about eliminating stress, but optimizing it.

The most successful leaders embrace a shocking truth: they lose almost half the time.

I discovered something counterintuitive through this interview: your peak performance doesn't happen at zero stress. Different tasks require different stress ...

What if the way you speak is costing more than just missed connections – perhaps even measurably diminishing your team's effectiveness?

I’ve discovered that transforming how your message lands isn't about some innate talent, but about mastering specific, often counterintuitive techniques.

Our guest today is, Bill McGowan, founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, a two-time Emmy Award–winning correspondent, communication expe...

How do you find your dominant question?

You’ve heard me say that questions are the answer. Every day, you have around 60,000 thoughts a day. And a lot of those thoughts are questions. And there is often one question, what I call your dominant question, that you ask yourself more than any others.

I get asked this question almost daily. And in today’s episode, I’m going to go in-depth on helping you discover the answer that wi...

How can you work through the pain, anger, and resentment from childhood caused by the adults in your life?

As many of you know, I had a teacher call me the boy with the broken brain. What was a comment intended to keep other kids from picking on me instead became a hurtful label that took years to overcome. Every time I couldn’t do a task or assignment; it reinforced the idea that I was broken.

This is a topic that is very p...

What if the key to navigating uncertainty and making truly aligned decisions lies not just in logic, but in an ancient wisdom tradition?

I was fascinated to learn from Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir about 'Innsæi: Heal, Revive and Reset with the Icelandic Art of Intuition’, which she beautifully describes as 'the sea within.' This isn't about vague hunches; it’s an effective way to harness unconscious information for better choices...

Is it possible to recover from a traumatic brain injury?

Many of you know I suffered from several traumatic brain injuries when I was younger. Over the years, I’ve discovered strategies and tactics that have helped me recover. Healing a TBI requires a science-based approach to ensure you’re supporting your brain’s natural healing process.

This is a topic that is very near to my heart. Before we go on, I want to emphasize tha...

We often focus intensely on mindset, but what if the real key to unlocking your next level lies deeper, within your heart?

I explore this with Dean Graziosi, who shares a powerful, previously untold story about hitting rock bottom and how shifting his perspective—not his circumstances—fuelled an incredible comeback. Discover how connecting with purpose generates the courage to act even when you're terrified, turning fear f...

How does cold exposure and breathwork transform the body and mind?

The Wim Hof method has helped people all over the world harness the power of cold and breath to achieve the extraordinary. These methods have transformed lives by unlocking the body’s restorative ability to heal itself. While cold exposure and breathwork are beneficial for everyone, it holds unique physical and mental benefits for women.

No one is more famili...

How do you remember important content when listening to an audiobook?

Audiobooks are a fantastic productivity hack. You can listen to experts divulge decades of knowledge while you walk, drive, clean the house, work out, and more. But that also means you may not have your hands free to write down the information you’re consuming.

In today’s episode, I’m going to give you some tips to help you get the most out of your audiobo...

What if the key to unlocking your potential lies not in certainty, but in deliberately seeking the unknown?

I sat down with Alex Hutchinson, author of 'The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,' to really dig into the science behind our innate drive to explore.

We explore why our brains actually crave novelty (even when it feels uncomfortable) and how navigating that consta...

Ever wonder if your relentless productivity is hiding a deeper pain? Our host & CEO Alexis Banc has been there—juggling the roles of caregiver, entrepreneur and nurturer while feeling an underlying emptiness that no amount of busyness can erase.

In this episode, we'll dive deep into the science of happiness and uncover how our brains can trick us into masking depression with nonstop doing. We'll share how small, intenti...