Have you ever had one of those days when you felt t-boned with a nasty case of brain fog? You know how it is - you can't seem to think effectively no matter how hard you try.

The worst is when a brain-fog day turns into a couple of days…then a week…maybe even more. When our brain feels clouded, what can we do to banish the fog and rediscover our quick thinking and sharp focus?

In this episode, we'll plow through the haze to discover our top 4 data-backed solutions for clearing that stubborn haze and helping you regain mental clarity. As always, we’ll use science-backed data and vivid storytelling to help share today’s strategies.

Ready for some mental clarity? Let’s get started!

Episode Links:

Sleep Hacks: How to Get a Better Night's Sleep (Podcast Episode)

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Sleep-Hacks-How-to-Get-a-Better-Nights-Sleep-e2s5d1c%E2%80%8B

How Sleep Affects the Mind (Podcast Episode)
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/The-Intense-Story-of-Peter-Tripp---How-Sleep-Affects-the-Mind-e2r6sna
Grown-ups Need Bedtime Stories Too: Stories, Meditations, and Science-Backed Strategies to Help You Take Back Bedtimehttps://www.amazon.com/Grown-ups-Need-Bedtime-Stories-Science-Backed/dp/B0D4QBX6J2

SGH Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/asurvivorsguidetohealth

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Does the idea of setting boundaries make you feel a little anxious? If it does, you and I have probably shared the same question: how do we set personal boundaries without ruffling too many feathers?
In today's episode, we're using data-backed advice to answer just that. To add some zest, we'll also tell the story of Kumbuka the escaped Zoo gorilla to explore top strategies for defining your limits as gracefully as possible. Ready to start setting boundaries the easy way? You're in the right place.

Episode Highlights:

• Hasan and the Orangutan: why we need boundaries in the first place
• Kumbuka the Gorilla: What an escaped silverback can teach us about setting boundaries the easy way
• Tip one: Keep it short & sweet, and focus on the solutions.
• Tip Two: How to help your counterpart feel understood
• Tip three: How to accept the possibility of pushback
• Tip four: Learn to set boundaries within your control
• Silver liner's challenge + Cheesy Joke of the Week

Top Links: -SGH Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/asurvivorsguidetohealth-All Episodes:
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-Positive Psychology Article on Boundaries:https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/-The Holistic Psychologist on Boundary Setting (Article):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEhnO4nd2Mw

-Never Split the Difference (A Solid Book for Setting Boundaries and Having Difficult Conversations:)

Have you ever gotten stuck in a difficult conversation? If you have, you're probably familiar with the side effects: your eyes widening with anger, your tongue sharpening with frustration, and your counterpart feeding the negativity. Worst of all, you never seem to approach any real solutions. In today’s episode, we use the impactful story of the 1993 Chase Bank hostage negotiation to share techniques for navigating difficult conversations that actually lead to solutions. Ready to start excelling rather than exploding? This episode is for you!
SGH Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/asurvivorsguidetohealth

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Never Split the Difference:

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

Who wouldn't enjoy a bit more personal strength? Join us today as we tell the story of Biosphere 2 to help us understand the pillars of resilience, and enjoy science-backed strategies to help you uncover your own ability to persevere during tough times. If you're looking for a second serving of resilience, you're in the right place!

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Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools a person has for decreasing stress and increasing wellness. The best part? It’s free, nearly always available, and as quick as you need it to be. How can you use it to improve your own life? Join us today to learn what breathing does to increase wellness and how to use a few of our favorite techniques.
To follow us on Facebook:

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To access our Website:

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Our sources on breathwork:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9873947/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36624160/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16624497/

Margaret Hentschel author page:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Margaret-Hentschel/author/B0CV8S59H3?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueHuberman Labs tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBdhqBGqiMc

Cynicism has some serious health hazards, from depression to increased dementia risk. How can we restore our faith in humanity in such a corrupt and chaotic world? Join us today as we use science-backed data and vivid storytelling to help you reclaim your hope in humankind. As a bonus, you'll get to hear what a rubber turtle on a California highway has to do with your faith in humanity.

For Faith in Humanity Part 1:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Losing-Faith-in-Humanity--You-Gotta-Hear-This-Part-1-e2tqene

For Faith in Humanity Part2:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/survivorsguidetohell/episodes/Is-cynicism-hurting-you--A-Personality-Quiz-Faith-in-Humanity-Part-2-e2uc44q

For Irene Opdyke's Memiore, In My Hands:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Hands-Memories-Holocaust-Rescuer/dp/0553538845/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

Rubber Turtle Experiment Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Fp7flAWMA

Ever turn on the TV and think, "Well, humanity is through"? We've all had those moments. But when that cynical attitude moves in...and doesn't move out...the research says we might be in for some real trouble. So how can we restore our faith in humanity in such a corrupt and chaotic world? Join us today as we use science-backed data to help you claim your hope in humankind. Of course, the data can only take us so far: that's why we're sharing part 2 of the inspiring story of Irene Gut Opdyke, a champion of faith in humanity

To follow SGH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/survivorsguidetohell
To Read Irene's Memiore: https://www.amazon.com/My-Hands-Memories-Holocaust-Rescuer/dp/0553538845

To find Part 1 of the faith-in-humanity series: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ghsU7L3UGQb

Sources: Mental health, interpersonal trust and subjective well-being in a high violence context. SSM - population health, 8, 100423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100423

2Umberson, D., & Montez, J. K. (2010). Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, s54–s66. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022146510383501

(For a complete list of sources, please email survivorsguidetohell @ gmail.com)