Notes From a Neuro Nerd: The Science Behind Living Your Best Life
Welcome to Notes from a Neuro Nerd, where brain science meets practical tools for living with purpose, clarity, and joy. Join Monica—a certified life-purpose coach and neuroscience enthusiast—and her partner, Austin, as they explore the mindset shifts, habits, and tools that can help you build a fulfilling life.
Tune in to uncover the ‘why’ behind your thoughts and behaviors and get actionable, science-backed strategies to boost your well-being. If you're ready to design your best life, you’re in the right place!
Podcasting since 2022 • 143 episodes
Notes From a Neuro Nerd: The Science Behind Living Your Best Life
Latest Episodes
141. Reframing Is a Skill
Reframing means seeing a situation from a different angle. It doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine when it’s not.In this episode, I talk about how reframing has helped both me and Austin. It’s not about slapping a positive quote on ...
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140. What a Low Body Budget Does to You
Your brain tracks your energy like a budget. It’s always asking: Do I have enough to get through the day?If you feel tired, overwhelmed, irritable, or numb, your body budget is probably low. Things like poor sleep, skipping meals, consta...
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139. The Magic of Music | Katie San Diego
Music isn’t just entertainment—it’s a brain booster, a mood lifter, and even a secret weapon for learning. In this episode, I sit down with my sister and music instructor Katie San Diego to explore how music shapes us physically, em...
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138. Real Healing Starts When You Stop Feeding Your Stress
For a long time, I thought healing was just about managing stress—deep breathing, meditation, journaling. But no amount of self-care was going to help if I kept letting the same stressors into my life.In this episode, I’m talking about t...
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137. How Chronic Stress Showed Up in My Body (And Might Be Showing Up in Yours Too!)
For years, I thought my body was just difficult—random stomach aches, migraines, jaw tension, constant fatigue. Turns out, it was all stress.In this episode, I’m sharing the sneaky ways chronic stress showed up in my body and ho...
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