Best My BrainWise Coach Podcasts (2025)

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S1E17: A Quick Road Trip! The Neuroscience of Rebuilding Trust 57:36

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In this episode of My BrainWise Coach, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into the neuroscientific perspective of rebuilding trust. Following up from their previous discussion on the trust equation (credibility, reliability, vulnerability, and self-orientation), they break down the process of reestablishing trust when it has been broken. They …

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S1E16: Celebrate the Milestones! The Neuroscience of Trust 1:00:01

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In this episode of My BrainWise Coach, the hosts delve into the intricacies of trust through the lens of the 'Trust Equation,' focusing on self-orientation and its impact on trustworthiness. They discuss how factors like credibility, reliability, and vulnerability interact in this equation and offer practical methods for self-reflection, urging lis…

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S1E15: The Kitchen Is Done! Facts or Myths About Our Brains 59:32

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In this episode of My BrainWise Coach, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon unveil the recent name change for the podcast, and then dive into debunking common brain myths. They tackle widely held beliefs such as the idea that we only use 10% of our brains, the brain's activity during sleep, and the myth of left-brain versus right-brain dominance. The …

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S1E14: Is the Kitchen Done Yet? - What is Our Brain Made Of 46:55

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In this episode of BrainWise, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into the intricacies of the human brain. They celebrate their 13th episode milestone by discussing the fundamental question, 'What is the brain made of?' They explore its structure, including neurons and glial cells, and explain the importance of factors like sleep and stress man…

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S1E13: Bad Customer Service - Our Worldviews or Personal Paradigms Pt. 2 58:36

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon continue their exploration into worldview and personal paradigms, delving into how childhood experiences, environment, and current state shape behaviors and reactions. They discuss the significance of timing in personal change, the concept of multiple intelligences, …

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S1E12: Salad Bar Lady, Our Worldviews or Personal Paradigms 56:34

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon discuss the concept of worldviews and personal paradigms. They begin by addressing recent events involving Charlie Kirk and emphasizing their stance against violence. The episode delves into how worldviews shape our perceptions and actions, using real-life examples a…

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S1E11: Our Brain's "Three Layers & Its Chemical Cocktail" 49:51

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon explore the architecture of the brain, introducing the three layers: the reptilian brain, the limbic system, and the neocortex. They discuss how these areas and the 'chemical cocktail' of the brain, involving chemicals like dopamine and cortisol, influence our emotio…

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S1E10: Our Brain's Five Driving Forces: Pleasure 58:32

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into the final part of their series on the brain's five driving forces, focusing on pleasure. They discuss the interconnection of brain chemicals like dopamine with joy and happiness, and explore the impact of humor, boundaries, instant gratification, and love …

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S1E9: Our Brain's Five Driving Forces: Purpose 45:04

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into the concept of purpose, one of the brain's five driving forces. They discuss how purpose impacts motivation, performance, and health, and share personal anecdotes reflecting their own experiences with purpose. The conversation touches on mastery, self-actu…

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S1E8: Our Brain's Five Driving Forces: Prediction 51:49

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into the third driving force of the brain: prediction. They discuss why the brain craves certainty and how it reacts to uncertainty in both personal and professional contexts. Through real-life examples and personal anecdotes, they explore the impact of predict…

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S1E7: Navigating Neurodivergence with Dr. Susan Larson 1:04:00

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon introduce their first guest, Dr. Susan Larson, a special education expert from Minneapolis. Susan shares her extensive experience working with individuals with neurobehavioral differences, particularly autism. The conversation explores personal stories, challenges, a…

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S1E6: Our Brain's Five Driving Forces: Participation 58:33

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon explore the second of the five driving forces of the brain: participation. They discuss the importance of being part of a group, the effects of social rejection, the balance between fitting in and standing out, and how power and altruism play into our social dynamics…

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S1E5: Our Brain's Five Driving Forces: Protection 1:02:06

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In episode five of Brainwise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into the first of the five driving forces of the brain: protection. They discuss personal life updates, including Cole’s kitchen remodel and preparations for a professional transition, and introduce the concept of allostatic load. The episode explores the myria…

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S1E4: Stress, Change, & Rhythms 1:15:22

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon conclude their discussion on the five non-conscious dynamics of the brain by focusing on stress, change, and rhythms. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips for managing stress, understanding and adapting to change, and honoring the brain's natural rhythms.…

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S1E3: Our Irrational Brain 1:01:43

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In this episode of BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon dive into the second dynamic of the non-conscious brain: irrationality. They explore how irrational the non-conscious mind drives behavior and how it often leads us to act against our best interests. The discussion covers real-life examples, such as the ultimatum gam…

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S1E2: Biases, Habits, & Patterns 59:09

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In Episode 2 of 'BrainWise: Our Lives, Decoded,' hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon delve into biases, habits, and patterns—one of the five dynamics of the non-conscious brain. The discussion ranges from personal anecdotes about kitchen remodels and holiday celebrations to deeper insights into how biases form and affect decision-making. They introdu…

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S1E1: The Foundation of Understanding our Brain 54:41

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In the inaugural episode of the 'BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded' podcast, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon introduce themselves and their backgrounds in neuroscience and industrial organizational psychology. They discuss the purpose and ambition of the podcast, which is to help listeners decode their lives by understanding brain science. Key highlig…