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. 6D AGO

    The Brain Science of Gratitude, Memory, and Human Connection

    We are more connected than ever, yet more people report feeling lonely than at any other point in history. Loneliness is not just an emotional experience. It is a serious health risk. Research shows that social isolation can increase your risk of premature death as much as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. It has been linked to heart disease, anxiety, depression, memory loss, and even dementia. In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down what gratitude and human connection actually do to your brain, and why they are essential for memory, focus, emotional regulation, and long term cognitive health. In this episode, you will learn: ✅ How loneliness impacts brain health, stress, and memory ✅ Why gratitude activates dopamine, serotonin, and the prefrontal cortex ✅ What brain imaging studies reveal about gratitude and emotional resilience ✅ How human connection protects memory and slows cognitive decline ✅ Why digital connection overstimulates your brain while real connection restores it ✅ How to use simple micro rituals to rewire your brain for calm and clarity ✅ The difference between draining relationships and brain healthy connection ✅ How oxytocin, dopamine, and emotional safety support learning and focus ✅ A seven day gratitude and connection challenge you can start today This episode is about reconnecting with what your brain already needs. Gratitude and connection are  both skills you can strengthen 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: >>> 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.

    17 min

  2. JAN 12

    How to Use Neuroplasticity to Rewire Anxiety and Chronic Stress

    Anxiety is the most common mental health challenge in the world, affecting over 300 million people globally. In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down what anxiety actually does to your brain and how you can rewire those patterns using the principles of neuroplasticity. Your brain is not fixed. It’s adaptable. And with the right practices, you can train it to respond differently to stress. In this episode, you will learn: ✅ What neuroplasticity really is and why it gives you hope ✅ How chronic stress and anxiety affect the amygdala, hippocampus, and immune system ✅ The famous London taxi driver study and what it proves about brain change ✅ How expressive writing helps process anxious thoughts and reduce rumination ✅ Why your self-talk programs your brain for either fear or resilience ✅ How meditation physically reshapes brain regions tied to emotional regulation ✅ How visualization rewires your stress response using mental imagery ✅ Why movement and exercise act like medicine for anxiety ✅ How BDNF works as “fertilizer” for your brain ✅ Simple, practical ways to reduce anxiety using daily habits Anxiety may explain how your brain learned to survive. But it doesn’t have to define your life. If you are ready to train your brain for calm, clarity, and confidence, this episode is for you. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> 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.

    20 min

  3. JAN 5

    How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Keep (The Science-Backed System to Achieve Anything)

    Your goals don’t fail because you’re lazy. They fail because your brain doesn’t know what to do next. In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down a brain-friendly goal system that turns motivation into follow-through, even if you’re busy, overwhelmed, or you’ve already fallen off track before. Your brain doesn’t act on vague intentions. It acts on what you write, what you see, and what you feel. In this episode, you will learn: ✅ The brain-friendly goal formula ✅ Why your brain struggles with 12-month goals and how to use a 90-day focus window instead ✅ How writing your goals down makes you more likely to achieve them (and what to track weekly) ✅ The difference between lag measures vs lead measures (and why lead measures make success inevitable) ✅ How to create “if-then” rules so your habits run automatically (without willpower) ✅ How to prepare for problems before they show up ✅ How to design your environment so good habits are easy and bad habits are harder ✅ A busy-person daily plan ✅ A 60-second recall drill that reinforces confidence and consistency This isn’t just about setting “better goals.” It’s about building a system your brain will actually follow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min
  4. How to Become Limitless in the New Year

    12/29/2025

    How to Become Limitless in the New Year

    In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I break down a simple but powerful framework to help you become truly limitless in the new year. Not by pushing harder. Not by chasing motivation. But by upgrading how you learn, focus, think, and act. I walk you through my LIMITLESS method step by step so you can stop repeating the same patterns and start building real momentum in your brain, your habits, and your results. Because the world is changing fast, and the real question is not “Can you learn?” It’s “Can you learn fast enough to thrive?” In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How to shift from a to-do list to a to-learn list that compounds growth ✅ Why mindfulness and intention sharpen focus and reduce mental noise ✅ My P × E × S3 motivation formula to stay consistent without burnout ✅ How to turn ideas into action through implementation, not inspiration ✅ Why time management is really priority management ✅ How to rewire limiting beliefs by upgrading your self-talk ✅ Why emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and self-care are non-negotiable for high performance This is not about becoming a new person overnight. It’s about showing up daily until you meet the version of yourself that’s been waiting. If you want to expand your mind instead of shrinking what’s possible, this episode will give you the blueprint. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> 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.

    16 min
  5. The Hidden Force Controlling Money, Power and Your Choices

    12/22/2025

    The Hidden Force Controlling Money, Power and Your Choices

    What if the real power in your life isn’t what you know, but what you know that everyone else knows you know? Money only works because we all believe everyone else believes in it. Governments stand because we assume everyone else will follow the rules. Even love, status, trust, and cancel culture are driven by invisible social agreements that live in our shared mind. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist, cognitive scientist, bestselling author, and one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the World Today,” to decode the science of common knowledge and how it shapes everything from money and power to social media, revolutions, and your daily relationships. We talk about why some ideas go viral and others don’t, why cancel culture and public shaming are so effective, why dictators fear free speech, and how misinformation hijacks our “collective brain.” Steven also shares powerful tools from his books Rationality and When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows to help you think more clearly, protect yourself from cognitive biases, and become a better learner and communicator in a noisy, hyper-connected world. If you’ve ever wondered why people follow the crowd, why markets boom and crash, why social norms feel so powerful, or how to stay rational when everyone is yelling online, this conversation will help you see the hidden architecture behind human behavior – and use that insight to upgrade your thinking, your learning, and your life. / / / Ready to upgrade your brain? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> 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.

    45 min
  6. Your Values Determine Your Learning Capacity (How to Transform Your Focus, Memory, and Motivation)

    12/15/2025

    Your Values Determine Your Learning Capacity (How to Transform Your Focus, Memory, and Motivation)

    What if the real reason you struggle to focus, remember what you read, or follow through on your goals has nothing to do with willpower or intelligence and everything to do with your values? In this episode, I sit down with world renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini to explore how your values quietly control what you pay attention to, how fast you learn, and whether you actually apply what you know. Dr. Demartini went from being a high school dropout with dyslexia and a speech impediment to reading over 30,000 books, teaching in more than 100 countries, and becoming one of the most respected thinkers in human behavior and values. In our conversation, he breaks down the exact process he used to rewire his brain, accelerate his learning, and turn struggle into mastery. You will learn how to discover your true highest values, why they decide what your brain lets in or filters out, and how to link any subject even the ones you “hate” to what matters most to you so you stop procrastinating and start progressing. John also shares a powerful framework for moving from debate to dialogue so you can dissolve polarization, think more objectively, and actually change your mind when it serves you. This conversation will show you how to align your learning with your deepest values so you can focus longer, remember more, and finally unlock your fullest potential. / / / Ready to upgrade your brain? / / / Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start: >>> 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.

    1h 12m
  7. How Trauma Shrinks Your Brain (And How Exercise Reverses It)

    12/08/2025

    How Trauma Shrinks Your Brain (And How Exercise Reverses It)

    Trauma does not just live in your memories. It reshapes your brain. It can shrink your hippocampus, disrupt your prefrontal cortex, heighten your stress response, and leave you feeling stuck in survival mode.  But the good news is this. Your brain is not fixed. It can heal. It can rewire. And one of the most powerful tools to rebuild a trauma-affected brain is movement. In this episode, I break down the neuroscience of how trauma changes the brain and how exercise can stimulate neuroplasticity, grow new brain cells, repair damaged pathways, and restore your ability to focus, learn, and feel in control again. You will discover why BDNF acts like fertilizer for your brain, how aerobic movement grows the hippocampus, why pairing exercise with mindfulness accelerates healing, and how to create a simple step-by-step plan to rebuild your brain even if you feel busy, stressed, or unmotivated. I also guide you through a seven day brain healing challenge you can start today and share how sleep, nutrition, connection, and lifelong learning work together to create the ultimate environment for recovery. This episode will show you how one small step can ignite big healing and longevity. Your brain can change at any age and any stage. And you can start rebuilding 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 Virtual Experience >>> 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.

    15 min
  8. Creative Problem Solving Expert: How to Think Smarter and Innovate Faster

    12/01/2025

    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
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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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  • Creator
    Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    474
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 508521
  • Show Website
    Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

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