Know Brainerz Empowering Possibilities - Rozannne Marsh

Rozanne Marsh
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This podcast is dialogs of encouragement with fresh perspectives, invitations to ah has, a twist of science, a dash of behavioral psychology and a healthy dose of creativity? This is a recipe for Empowering Your Possibilities. Founder of KnowBrainerz.com brings the possible to life with tips, tools, guests and stories that move you from Ownership, to Empowerment, to the Creator of your own life! Rozanne Marsh, author of LEVEL UP Empowering Possibilities curriculum & program for teens, parents, and teachers, offers up sneak peeks into the tools that meet the needs of our mind, body and heart and how WE can apply them to our own transformation.

  1. #110 The Power of Yet: One Word That Keeps the Brain Searching

    Jun 16

    #110 The Power of Yet: One Word That Keeps the Brain Searching

    What if one tiny word could keep your brain from shutting down? What if one word could turn “I can’t” into “I’m learning”? That word is yet. In this episode, Rozanne Marsh explores The Power of Yet — one small word that can shift the emotional, psychological, and neurological direction of a sentence. Without yet: “I can’t.” “I’m not good at this.” “I don’t know how.” “I’m not confident.” “I’m too old.” “I’ll never be able to do that.” Those sentences can feel final. But add one word: “I can’t… yet.” “I’m not good at this… yet.” “I don’t know how… yet.” “I’m not confident… yet.” Suddenly, the brain has somewhere to go. In this episode, we explore: • how “yet” keeps the brain searching • how it connects to Rephraseology • why growth mindset matters • how neuroplasticity allows us to keep learning • why adults may simply be out of practice being beginners • how Grandma Moses became a powerful example of “not finished yet” • and how one word can keep the door from slamming shut “Yet” does not deny that something is hard. It simply refuses to call the story over. If you’ve ever said, “I can’t,” “I’m not,” “I don’t know how,” “I’ll never,” or “It’s too late,” this episode will help you rephrase those sentences into possibility, practice, and growth. Because maybe your story is not finished. Maybe it is simply unfinished… yet. 🎥 Also Watch Episode #109: Stop Saying This — Rephrase It https://youtu.be/m9vlq2cBpTc  Learn more at: levelupteen.com KnowBrainerz.com 00:00 — What If One Tiny Word Could Change the Direction? 00:18 — Some Sentences End Too Soon 01:28 — The Story of Grandma Moses 02:24 — She Wasn’t a Famous Painter… Yet 03:11 — Why “Yet” Keeps the Brain Searching 04:33 — The Magical Yet 05:46 — Why Teens and Adults Need “Yet” 06:10 — Does your Brain Have a Filter 07:08 — Yet is the Door Stop A tool of Rephraseology 09:03 — Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset 11:33 — Neuroplasticity: The Brain Can Still Build 14:01 — Practice Along Rephraseology with YET 14:50 — Yet is the Hope for Body and Mind 14:50 — What If You Paused the Movie Too Soon? 17:00 — Label, Identity or Increased Learning? 18:26 — The 24-Hour “Yet” Challenge 22:00 — If Live Feels Over – Here are Solutions #ThePowerOfYet #PowerOfYet #GrowthMindset #Rephraseology #WordsCreate #SelfTalk #PositiveSelfTalk #Neuroplasticity #RewireYourBrain #MindsetShift #WordsMatter #PersonalGrowth #BrainTraining #TeenMindset #ParentingTools #EmotionalResilience #KnowBrainerz #LevelUpTeen #LEVELUP

    21 min
  2. #109 Stop Saying This - Rephrase It

    Jun 16

    #109 Stop Saying This - Rephrase It

    In this episode, Rozanne Marsh introduces Rephraseology — the practice of catching limitation words and obligation words, then replacing them with words of choice that give your brain and body new direction. Words like: “I can’t.” “I have to.” “I’ll never.” “I should.” “That’s impossible.” may sound harmless, but they can close doors in the mind, remove choice, create resistance, and reinforce patterns we don’t actually want. In this episode, we explore how to rephrase those words into language that creates ownership, possibility, gratitude, and forward movement. You’ll learn: • why words are not just descriptions — they are instructions • how obligation words can feel like energetic shackles • why limitation words close doors in the brain • how “never” can become a self-fulfilling prophecy • how to use words of choice like “I choose,” “I get to,” “I’m learning,” “I’m practicing,” and “until now” • how Rephraseology helps train the brain to see possibilities instead of limitations This episode includes real examples of rephrasing common phrases like: “This is impossible.” “She is driving me crazy.” “I never have enough time.” “I feel rejected by my friends.” The skill is simple — but powerful: Catch the phrase. Ask: What is this creating? Then rephrase it. Because what you say is what you are creating. Learn more at: https://www.knowbrainerz.com lhttps://levelupteen.com Learn the POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS https://www.levelupteen.com/product/t... PLAY the edutainment game of REPHRASEOLOGY, the family game of "watch your words" https://www.levelupteen.com/product/r... 00:00 — This Is an Impossible Task 00:48 — Words that are holding us back 01:52 — Eliminating Two Categories of Words 02:30 — Using Words of Choice 03:15 — Obligation Words vs. Limitation Words 06:45 — The Problem With “Never” 70:49 — Words are writing the direction for our future 08:15— Learn how to rephrase what you say 09:01 — Words of Choice Open Door 12:02 — Real Examples of Rephraseology “Impossible Task 12:43 — “She Is Driving Me Crazy” 13:25 — “I Never Have Enough Time” 14:21 — “I Feel Rejected by My Friends” 16:11 — Tools to Practice Rephraseology 17:11 — The Power of rephrasing /re-creating 17:42 — What Do You Want to Create? ✨ Explore More with Rozanne 🧠 Take the Brain Quiz: KnowBrainerz.com/quiz 📸 Instagram: @rozannemarsh_knowbrainerz 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube: / @levelupteenknowbrainerz682 📘 LEVEL UP Curriculum & Journals: LevelUpTeen.com/shop #Rephraseology #WordsCreate #SelfTalk #MindsetShift #Neuroplasticity #LimitingBeliefs #GrowthMindset #PositiveLanguage #SubconsciousMind #LEVELUPTEEN #KnowBrainerz #PersonalDevelopment #BrainTraining #WordsMatter #ChangeYourWords #RewireYourBrain #TeenMindset #ParentingTools #EmotionalResilience

    18 min
  3. #108 I Accidentally Created This with My Words

    May 11

    #108 I Accidentally Created This with My Words

    If you want proof that words create, here it is. I accidentally created this with my words. At first, it sounded impossible… until it happened. In this episode, I share a personal story that stopped me in my tracks and became tangible proof to me that words create. Not just metaphorically. Not just emotionally. But in ways that begin influencing what we notice, what we attract, what we focus on, how we feel, and even the direction our lives begin moving. The truth is: your words are never “just words.” Words carry emotion. Words create expectation. Words influence the subconscious. Words become focus. Words become repetition. And repetition + emotion begin wiring the brain. So what happens when we constantly say: • “I can’t.” • “Nothing ever works out.” • “I’ll never be able to do that.” • “Why does this always happen to me?” • “I’m exhausted.” • “I’m not good enough.” What are those words creating? In this episode we explore: 🧠 how the subconscious mind records language 🧠 why the brain takes words literally 🧠 how repeated language becomes programming 🧠 how words affect emotions, perception, and behavior 🧠 and how changing your language can begin changing your reality Because when we speak differently… we begin to SEE differently. This isn’t about pretending hard things don’t exist. It’s about understanding that your words may either reinforce limitation… or create possibility. 🔥 Your words are not descriptions. They are instructions. 🔥 The question is not: “What did I just say?” 🔥 The question is: “What is this creating?” And once you start noticing it… you can’t unsee it. 🎧 Watch Episode #107: Words of Life vs. Words of Deterioration (Insert YouTube link) 🧠 FREE - Take the Brain Quiz at: levelupteen.com or knowbrainerz.com #WordsCreate #WordsMatter #SelfTalk #SubconsciousMind #Neuroplasticity #MindsetShift #ThoughtsBecomeThings #KnowBrainerz #LEVELUP #LanguageMatters #PositiveMindset #PersonalDevelopment #BrainTraining #EmotionalHealing #Rephraseology #GrowthMindset #WordsHavePower #MindBodyConnection #Consciousness #selfdevelopment

    15 min
  4. #107 You’re Growing This… Whether You Realize It or Not | The Power of Words

    Apr 27

    #107 You’re Growing This… Whether You Realize It or Not | The Power of Words

    You’d never plant carrot seeds… and expect peas. So why do we do that with our words? Most people don’t realize this—but every word you speak is planting something. In your relationships. In your home. And especially in your own mind. In this video, I break down a simple concept that changes everything once you see it: ✨ Words of Life ⚡ Words of Deterioration And here’s the part that might surprise you… There was actually a study done in schools using plants that shows just how powerful environment and words really are. I won’t give it away—but once you see it, you won’t unsee it. 🌱 In this video, you’ll learn: • How your words shape your identity • Why certain thoughts stick (and others don’t) • The science behind repetition + emotional wiring • A simple awareness tool you can use immediately • A powerful shift you can try with your family or yourself 👉 The real question is: What are your words growing? ✨ Quick Links ✨ 📘 Shop LEVEL UP → https://LevelUpTeen.com/shop 🧠 Brain Quiz → https://KnowBrainerz.com/quiz 🎬 Subscribe → / @levelupteenknowbrainerz682

    11 min
  5. #106 Spring Cleaning, Decluttering, Know Before You Start

    Apr 27

    #106 Spring Cleaning, Decluttering, Know Before You Start

    Why is it so hard to declutter or even get motivated to spring clean?   Why do some closets, boxes, and piles feel emotionally loaded?   In this episode, Rozanne Marsh dives into the psychology of spring cleaning, what clutter does to the brain, and how our stuff can reflect deeper stories connected to fear, grief, memory, control, and subconscious patterns.   This is a powerful conversation about decluttering your home, understanding your habits, and creating a space that supports healing, clarity, and forward movement.   If you are looking for motivation for spring cleaning, decluttering tips, organizing inspiration, or a deeper look at why your room or home feels heavy, chaotic, or hard to tackle, this episode will help you see your space in a whole new way.  0:00 Spring Cleaning & Decluttering 1:02 The Move out, theremodel, the shock 2:05 My 3-Month Decluttering Challenge 3:05 The Organizing Advice I Didn’t Expect  4:59 Why We Hold Onto Things  6:15 What Your Clutter Says About You 9:32 How Clutter Affects the Brain 11:31 Decluttering Tips That Help You Let Go 14:10 How to Start Spring Cleaning Without Overwhelm 16:13 Final Decluttering Mindset Shift   ✨ Explore More with Rozanne 🧠 Take the Brain Quiz: KnowBrainerz.com/quiz 📸 Instagram: @rozannemarsh_knowbrainerz 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube:     / @levelupteenknowbrainerz682    📘 LEVEL UP Curriculum & Journals: LevelUpTeen.com/shop          #SpringCleaning #Decluttering #HomeOrganization #Clutter #OrganizingTips #ClearYourMind #PersonalGrowth #KnowBrainerz

    19 min
  6. #105 - What Your Bedroom is Telling You! Decode the messages

    Feb 4

    #105 - What Your Bedroom is Telling You! Decode the messages

    What if your bedroom isn’t “messy”… it’s messaging? The environment we live in is often a reflection of what’s happening inside us—consciously and subconsciously. Your room can reveal what you’re craving, avoiding, protecting, remembering, or trying to regulate… even when you don’t have words for it yet. In Episode 105, we’re not doing shame. We’re doing curiosity. We’ll walk through a simple (and surprisingly eye-opening) 3-Lens Bedroom Scan: ✅ Load cues — what drains you (friction, stress, distraction) ✅ Support cues — what restores you (calm, comfort, grounding) ✅ Symbol cues — what it means (the stories your nervous system is holding) Because sometimes objects are just objects… …and sometimes they’re emotional bookmarks. Subscribe for more science fun www.youtube.com/@levelupteenknowbrainerz682 📩 Want the follow-up tools + next episode on the science of cleaning + clearing? Take the brain quiz to get on our mailing list for tips and tools. https://www.levelupteen.com/brain-quiz/?

    14 min
  7. #104 WORD of the Year

    12/30/2025

    #104 WORD of the Year

    The Word of the Year: One Word That Can Change How You Show Up  What if one word could guide your decisions, steady you on hard days, and quietly rewire how you show up in your life? I n this episode, Rozanne Marsh explores the power of choosing a Word of the Year—not as a goal or resolution, but as a guiding beacon for identity, habits, and emotional regulation. This episode is part 3 of a 4-part New Year series: PASSION → GOALS → WORD → VISION BOARDS You’ll learn: What a Word of the Year really is (and what it’s not) Why a single word can be more powerful than a long goal list The brain science behind repetition, emotion, and behavior change How your word acts as a spotter when motivation drops How teens, parents, and adults use a word to course-correct in real life Multiple ways to choose your word—analytical, intuitive, and family-friendly How to activate your word using emotion, movement, breath, and repetition Rozanne shares real stories—including a teen and a busy mom—who used one word to shift patterns, regulate emotions, and move forward with clarity. This episode blends behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and practical tools to help you step out of autopilot and into conscious creation—without pressure or perfection. 🎁 Free Word of the Year handout + word list  Access it here -  https://www.levelupteen.com/word 🎧 Next episode: Vision Boards That Actually Work

    18 min
  8. #103 Goal Setting With A Twist

    12/17/2025

    #103 Goal Setting With A Twist

    LEVEL UP – Episode #103 | Goal Setting with a Twist Most goal setting fails — not because you lack willpower, but because your goals were never designed to work with your brain, habits, and real life. In this episode, Rozanne Marsh breaks down a fresh, science-backed approach to goal setting that helps you stop recycling last year’s patterns and start building the future you actually want. You’ll learn why: • A goal is not a task — it’s a compass • Reviewing the past is about data, not self-judgment • Your nervous system needs clarity before it can support change • Habits form from design, not effort • Consistency matters more than perfection Rozanne introduces her SPARK framework — a practical system that helps goals stick: S — Set the Stage P — Place What You Need A — Align With Your WHY R — Ready Your Time (including floors & ceilings) K — Kindle the Reward She also explains why the 90-Day Year works better than annual goal setting and how shorter focus cycles keep momentum, motivation, and follow-through high. This episode is part of a 4-part series to prepare you for the year ahead: • Finding Your Passion • Goal Setting with a Twist • Vision Boards That Actually Work • Choosing a Word of the Year 00:00 Welcome & Why This Is a Different Kind of Goal-Setting Episode 01:07 Reflection plus Intention - A Goal Is Not a Task — It’s a Compass 01:34 Unpacking the Past Year Without Shame (Gold Mining) 01:55 The Driver’s Ed Story: Why Future Vision Guides the Present 03:05 Imagining the Future You 04:33 Learning from last year with key questions 06:59 The 5-Minute Goal-Setting Brain Dump (50 Goals Exercise 08:50 Sorting Goals by Timeline (3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year+) 10:15 The 5 Whys: Finding the Emotional Reason That Pulls You Through 12:20 How to Know If a Goal Is Worth Pursuing Long-Term 13:25 Why Goals Fail: Patterns, Habits & Design (Not Willpower) 13:42 Introducing SPARK: The Framework That Makes Goals Stick 18:52 The 90 Day Year Explained (Why Shorter Cycles Work Better 20:16 Closing Thoughts: Meeting Your Future Self 21:18 How 14 Weeks Could Change Your Life. 🌱 For Teens LEVEL UP helps teens learn what most people don’t discover until adulthood: How emotions work. How to manage stress instead of being run by it. How to build confidence from the inside out. How to work with fear, setbacks, and triggers — not against them. How to set goals that feel exciting and possible. LEVEL UP gives teens language for what they feel, tools for what they face, and confidence in who they’re becoming. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being aware, resilient, and empowered. 🌿 For Parents & Adults LEVEL UP is also for adults who know that real change starts on the inside. You’ll learn how the brain and body shape reactions, habits, and patterns — and how to regulate your state, heal old triggers, and respond with intention instead of overwhelm. LEVEL UP supports: Emotional regulation and resilience Clarity and self-trust Healthier habits and identity-based goals Stronger relationships and calmer parenting A deeper sense of purpose and direction This isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more aligned. LEVEL UP is fully online. It’s engaging, science-backed, and deeply human. Whether you’re a teen stepping into who you’re becoming, or an adult ready to lead your life with clarity — this experience meets you where you are. Your next level isn’t a personality change. It’s an understanding shift. 👉 Explore LEVEL UP classes starting in January: https://www.levelupteen.com/shop #GoalSetting #PersonalDevelopment #Habits #Mindset #90DayYear #SPARKFramework #IdentityBasedGoals #Neuroscience #LifeSkills #TeenDevelopment #AdultLearning #LevelUp #Transformation #Empowerment

    22 min
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This podcast is dialogs of encouragement with fresh perspectives, invitations to ah has, a twist of science, a dash of behavioral psychology and a healthy dose of creativity? This is a recipe for Empowering Your Possibilities. Founder of KnowBrainerz.com brings the possible to life with tips, tools, guests and stories that move you from Ownership, to Empowerment, to the Creator of your own life! Rozanne Marsh, author of LEVEL UP Empowering Possibilities curriculum & program for teens, parents, and teachers, offers up sneak peeks into the tools that meet the needs of our mind, body and heart and how WE can apply them to our own transformation.

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