We're talking about something we've never really covered here on the podcast: brain health. This is a newer field where a lot of the research just isn't very mainstream yet, but the findings are incredible. I brought in Dr. Holly Bardutz, a brain researcher at the University of Regina, to break down what brain health actually means and why it matters for those of us dealing with overwhelm and stress.

One of the biggest takeaways I want you to get from this episode is that you can improve the health of your brain every single day, even when you're overwhelmed, even when you're stressed out. You don't need to find three hours a day to make progress on this. You can actually integrate brain health practices into everyday living, and Holly's going to show you exactly how. This conversation completely changed how I think about my brain, and I can't wait for you to hear what small changes you can start putting in place today.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why stress isn't always the enemy (and how it can actually help your brain)
• The five key lifestyle factors that directly impact your brain health
• Simple daily habits that build brain reserve and improve cognitive function
• Why you can make new brain cells your entire life (yes, even now)
• How to challenge your brain without adding more to your to-do list

Connect with Holly at www.bardutzbrainhealth.com

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How much of your week do you actually spend sitting in meetings? If you're like most people, it's probably way more than you'd like. In fact, I once worked with a company that discovered over 40% of their salary budget was going toward people sitting in conference rooms. Not building products, not serving customers, just meeting. And here's the kicker: most of those meetings didn't even need to happen.

Today I'm breaking down the five meeting rules that can help you reclaim your productivity, protect your energy, and finally stop feeling like your calendar is controlling your life. Whether you're the person scheduling meetings or the one drowning in back-to-back calls, this episode will show you how to make meetings work for you instead of against you.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why meetings cost way more than just time on your calendar
• The difference between a manager's schedule and a maker's schedule
• Five meeting rules that will transform your productivity
• How to tell if you actually need to be in a meeting
• Why not being invited to meetings is actually a gift

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If you've been hearing buzz about Cal Newport's new book "Slow Productivity" and wondering if it's worth your time, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the three core principles of slow productivity and sharing my honest take on how they apply to real life, especially for those of us juggling work and caregiving responsibilities.

Cal's framework offers a different approach to the "hustle harder" culture we're all drowning in. Whether you're a consultant, writer, researcher, or anyone whose job involves deep thinking and creating, understanding slow productivity could shift how you approach your workday. Let's dig into what slow productivity really means and how to think about it in the context of your actual life.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The three core principles of slow productivity and how they work
• Why conventional time management fails knowledge workers (and everyone else)
• How to do fewer things without your boss thinking you're slacking
• The reality of working at a natural pace when life is unpredictable
• What to consider if you're a primary caregiver reading this book
• My take on obsessing over quality without falling into perfectionism

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www.megansumrell.com/capacity

________________________________

💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
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