Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com

Kwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, entrepreneur or educator, you will get the edge with these simple actionable tools to sharpen your mind, enhance your focus, and fast-track your fullest potential. Get show notes, Jim’s latest brain-training, and submit your questions in our private community (free) at: www.KwikBrain.com Jim Kwik is the founder of KwikLearning.com, a widely recognized world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning with students in over 150 countries. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose.

  1. Creative Problem Solving Expert: How to Think Smarter and Innovate Faster

    5 HR AGO

    Creative Problem Solving Expert: How to Think Smarter and Innovate Faster

    Imagine taking any challenge in your life, a stalled project, a frustrating roadblock, even a dream that feels out of reach and turning it into an opportunity for rapid innovation, creativity, and impact. That is what this conversation is all about. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard and MIT Professor, inventor, and bestselling author who has spent his life “thinking about thinking.” Jeff transformed undiagnosed ADHD into a superpower for creativity and leadership, and today he teaches people how to unlock breakthrough ideas by disrupting old patterns, reconnecting with curiosity, and engaging the biology of innovation. You will learn how to unlearn outdated habits, how to use nature as a playbook for fresh thinking, why neurodiversity is a competitive advantage, and how to turn ideas into action with speed and clarity. Jeff also shares tools from his book LIT that help you energize your brain, spark ideas, and ignite action in minutes a day. Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, uninspired, or simply ready to think at a higher level, this episode will show you how to access creativity on demand, break through plateaus, and reconnect with what lights you up. / / / Ready to upgrade your brain? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Limitless Live: Metal Mastery Retreat >>> Master Exceptional Memory Skills in 31 Days >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Unlock New Levels of Cognitive Performance Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min
  2. 24 NOV

    How to Use Gratitude To Upgrade Your Brain Chemistry

    Gratitude is more than a feeling. It is one of the most powerful tools I use to rewire my brain for focus, resilience, and high performance. In this special Thanksgiving episode, I break down the neuroscience behind gratitude and explain how a consistent practice can boost your mood, sharpen your thinking, improve your emotional regulation, and create lasting changes in your brain. You will learn how gratitude increases dopamine and serotonin, why it strengthens neural pathways linked to empathy and calm, and how it improves your ability to learn, solve problems, and recover from stress. I also share my Thanksgiving formula, a simple and memorable step by step method you can use to build gratitude into your daily routine and transform your mental performance. Whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, this episode will help you bring more clarity, joy, and strength into your life through the power of gratitude. More Info section / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December >>> Master Exceptional Memory Skills in 31 Days >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    8 min
  3. Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain

    17 NOV

    Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain

    What if the air you breathe every day is silently draining your focus, energy, and mood? In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with air quality and disaster recovery expert Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, to reveal the invisible link between the air in your home and the health of your brain. Most people don’t realize that indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than the air outside, and we spend nearly 95% of our lives indoors. From toxic cleaning products and mold to microplastics and synthetic fragrances, hidden pollutants can quietly sabotage your sleep, memory, and motivation. Michael and I break down: -How poor air quality affects brain function, sleep, and mood -The hidden toxins floating through most homes (and what to do about them) -Five simple, science backed ways to improve your air starting today -Why clean air is one of the most powerful brain performance tools you are not using By the end of this episode, you will understand how to protect your brain and your family from invisible threats, and why clean air might be the ultimate biohack for focus, longevity, and peace of mind. / / / Ready to upgrade your brain? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Limitless Live: Metal Mastery Retreat >>> Master Exceptional Memory Skills in 31 Days >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Unlock New Levels of Cognitive Performance Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min
  4. James Swanwick: The Hidden Habit Hijacking Your Sleep and Memory

    20 OCT

    James Swanwick: The Hidden Habit Hijacking Your Sleep and Memory

    What if one small decision is quietly draining your focus, dulling your memory, and wrecking your sleep? In this conversation, Jim sits down with James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor turned brain health advocate and author of CLEAR, to unpack how alcohol changes your brain and what to do about it. You’ll learn why even “just one drink a night” can deteriorate grey and white matter, how cultural conditioning keeps high performers stuck, and a simple identity and mindset shift that makes an alcohol-free life feel like freedom rather than deprivation. James shares quick scripts for social pressure, easy ritual swaps that reduce cravings, a nutrition and supplement list that supports neurotransmitters, and a plan to experience more clarity, deeper sleep, and better decision making. By the end, you’ll have a science-backed plan to protect your most valuable asset: your brain. / / / Ready to upgrade your brain? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Limitless Live: Metal Mastery Retreat >>> 21 Days of the World's Best Thinking Program >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius >>> Unlock New Levels of Cognitive Performance Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    20 min
  5. Longevity Starts in Your Brain with Kayla Barnes Lentz

    13 OCT

    Longevity Starts in Your Brain with Kayla Barnes Lentz

    In this powerful and practical episode, recorded live at a major biohacking conference, Jim sits down with longevity and health optimization expert Kayla Barnes to dive deep into the science of building a better brain.  They explore everything from the basics—like sleep, food, movement, and stress reduction—to advanced biohacking tools and tests for optimizing cognitive performance and long-term brain health. Kayla shares her personal routines, supplement strategies, and the exact diagnostics she uses to track biological age, brain function, gut health, and toxic load. You’ll learn why sleep is your brain’s ultimate detox system, how to fuel your body with nutrient-dense and why alcohol, stress, and blood sugar spikes could be silently sabotaging your mental clarity. The conversation also covers cutting-edge technologies and meditation tools. Whether you're just starting out or already deep in the world of biohacking, this episode is packed with actionable insights and tools to help you boost your brainpower, increase energy, and live longer—starting today. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December >>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius Take your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    20 min

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Kwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, entrepreneur or educator, you will get the edge with these simple actionable tools to sharpen your mind, enhance your focus, and fast-track your fullest potential. Get show notes, Jim’s latest brain-training, and submit your questions in our private community (free) at: www.KwikBrain.com Jim Kwik is the founder of KwikLearning.com, a widely recognized world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning with students in over 150 countries. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose.

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