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We've all done it. Laughed at jokes we don't understand, or forced eye contact even though we felt uncomfortable, or acted “fine” even when we were completely overwhelmed.

Maybe you feel like you have a “work self,” “family self,” and “real self." These behaviors might be signs of 'masking'.

In this week’s episode of The Brain Coach podcast, Mary explores how and why we mask in social situations, and why it's more common in people who are neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, etc.) or have a history of trauma.

This episode discusses:
- Social, emotional, and sensory masking
- The impact: exhaustion, burnout, anxiety, and feeling fake
- Trauma-based masking and people-pleasing
- Realistic ways to start unmasking and set healthier boundaries

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oigTRD58uab9gZmuEAqfX?si=wJqTeM6GTlaRi3jcQpAGOg

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Many of us experience a quiet, lingering sadness that doesn’t quite feel like depression, but also doesn’t just “go away.”

In the latest episode of The Brain Coach podcast, Mary explores melancholy: what it is (and what it isn’t) and why some sensitive, creative people feel it more often.

Melancholy isn’t always a problem to fix. Sometimes it’s an invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect with meaning.

Listen for more, Season 4, Episode 4 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xulSztknERE4A5tQTyWha?si=j64qTiezSJGiu7x7Daq4og

Unlock your personal potential! Listen to the latest episode of The Brain Coach podcast as Mary reveals how understanding your thinking style can boost your productivity and decision-making! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eR1m1rpAMYb

Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Check out the latest episode of the Brain Coach Podcast, where Brain Coach Mary Turos shares easy tips to help you understand and manage your emotions every day. Start building stronger relationships and greater self-trust—listen now! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7EzR7VvfzYb

We're excited to kick off Season 4 of The Brain Coach Podcast where we discuss simple strategies based in neuroscience to help overcome obstacles and achieve personal progress.

In the latest episode, Brain Coach Mary Turos discusses anger and why it seems like everyone is more easily triggered these days...at work, online, even at home.

Learn the real psychological, social, and biological reasons behind rising anger. Chronic stress, digital overwhelm, unmet needs, and even leftover grief all play a role.

More importantly, learn practical tools to help you understand and regulate your own anger, so it becomes a source of clarity rather than reactivity.

If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, on edge, or emotionally drained — you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. Tune in here:

S4 E 1: Can We Cure Anger by The Brain Coach We're excited to kick off Season 4 of The Brain Coach Podcast! Executive Function expert and 'Brain Coach,' Mary Turos tackles topics that help support a healthy brain. You'll learn simple strategies based in neuroscience to help you overcome obstacles and achieve personal progress. In today's episo...

Busy does not equal productive! If you’re always rushing but still feel stuck…it’s time to rethink how you work.

In this week’s episode of The Brain Coach Mary explains:

⚖️ The difference between being busy and being effective

🕰️ How to focus on what really matters

🌿 Why slowing down makes you more creative and focused

🎧 Tune in now to Season 3, Episode 20: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-brain-coach/episodes/S3-E20-Busyness--Productivity--Efficiency--Effectiveness-e39qd51/a-ac7jkem

💡 New Episode Alert: Cortisol Is Not The Enemy.

Do you feel tired all day and wired at night? Or crash in the afternoon and can’t figure out why?

In this week’s Brain Coach episode, Mary explains how cortisol, your body’s stress hormone, impacts your energy, sleep, and focus, and what you can do to rebalance it naturally.

Learn:
- What high or low cortisol really feels like
- How to reset your body’s daily rhythm
- Simple lifestyle habits that support calm, steady energy

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iKmVfMCWQV0sBHXFN1M84?si=-awBAKDBQwWtFYPvflXXIQ

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ADHD medication and the developing brain — what does the science really say? It's one of the most common questions parents ask Mary..."If I put my child on ADHD medication, will it damage their brain?”

In the latest episode of The Brain Coach, Mary reviews current research, including neuroimaging studies involving nearly 7,000 children, and the findings are clear:

- No evidence of structural or genetic damage
- Medication can actually help normalize brain development
- Long-term data show safety and cognitive benefits when managed properly

That said, the findings show medication works best when part of a comprehensive plan that includes behavioral therapy, school supports, and ongoing monitoring. Always consult your child's physician to discuss medication.

Tune in to learn the latest research and how parents can partner with doctors for the best outcomes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yadNhEXI6tCeTztqMWBpp?si=r8QhGMAhSnWh5TQBiqfO6A

Too many meetings are killing your productivity. Harvard Business Review found that 71% of managers say meetings are unproductive and inefficient, yet we keep scheduling them.

In the latest episode of The Brain Coach, executive function coach Mary Turos shares insights from Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Workweek and how the D.E.A.L. framework can help you:
- Focus on high-value work using the 80/20 rule
- Automate and outsource the tasks anyone could do
- Cut unnecessary meetings while boosting performance
- Redefine success beyond the 9-to-5 grind

Listen now for practical tools to reclaim your day and set yourself (and your team) up for success: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zjFXXvK7muaNXRLBETFam?si=XZYLF5M2QYO1hbmtRnS2lg

Learn more about The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Anywhere-Expanded-Updated/dp/1441737596/ref=asc_df_1441737596?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401842770986&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=97117&hvtargid=pla-4584001431053069&psc=1

Procrastination isn’t about being lazy, it’s about how we manage discomfort, stress, and even our brain’s reward system. In today's episode of The Brain Coach podcast, executive function coach Mary Turos covers:

- 5 core reasons we procrastinate
- The “hidden logic” behind putting things off
- How to spot your personal procrastination triggers
- Practical strategies to break the cycle

🎧 Listen now and start moving from avoidance to action: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/zttXYpYh5Wb