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Building Your Best Brain

Using science, practical tools, cutting-edge research and human experience to empower you to have the healthiest and happiest brain. Tune in to learn the what, why and how to empower yourself to build to your best brain.

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Ep17: Brain FUNdamentals - What I Wish Everyone Knew

Building Your Best Brain ·

2025/05/06

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! This might just be my geekiest episode yet—and honestly, it’s long overdue. In this foundational episode, we’re diving into the basics of neuroscience—the tools I believe everyone should have in their mental toolbox to better understand what’s going on in their brain and body. Whether you’re learning something new, fact-checking brain claims you see online, or just want a quick refresher—this episode is your go-to guide. Think of it as your neuroscience

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46:27

Ep 16 - Communication, Confidence & the Art of...

Building Your Best Brain ·

2025/03/18

Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! This episode features the incredible Dr. Claudia Belliveau—a neuroscientist, science communicator, and entrepreneur who’s passionate about making science accessible to everyone. Claudia earned her PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University and founded a scientific consulting company during her studies to bridge the gap between research and the public. Today, she’s a freelance science consultant, content creator, and small business owner, running an Instagram

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07:36

Ep15 - Long-Term Benefits of Meditation on Your Brain...

Building Your Best Brain ·

2025/03/12

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain! In this episode, we: Outline my "Meditation and Your Brain" workshop Share a sneak peek of two out of five of my favorite studies on the long-term benefits of meditation for your brain, especially for experienced meditators Open the floor for your questions, so we can dive even deeper into these fascinating topics Drop your questions below, and don’t forget to follow along for more tips on building your best brain! Study 1 (BDNF) -

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Ep14 - Rest is Productive - Burnout at the Workplace...

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2025/01/20

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! And Happy New Year! First episode of 2025! And we kick it off with a brilliant guest (and first one ever on this podcast! Our Brain loves a good first!) Here we are chatting about all things neuroscience, work-place and burn out prevention! In this episode we cover: A masterclass announcement Stress Detox happening January 26th 12 pm EST (see link with promo code below) Nina’s story how she went from burn-out to a thriving business owner in

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23:34

Ep13 - Stress is not BAD for your brain and here is WHY

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/12/11

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: How stress gets a bad rep and that is misleading How presentation of stressors impacts your brain The two different stress response your brain has and how it impacts your body A personal example of how I used stress to my advantage The perception shift that has made a HUGE difference in my life. Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on

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04:04

Ep12 : Why doing the MOST is hurting your brain

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2024/12/04

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: How I do the MOST in my life The science behind why doing the MOST is hurting your brain Some simple shifts I use to do less Looking for more examples? More tools? Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain.

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09:49

Ep11 - 5 reasons why meditation is NOT for you

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2024/11/26

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: 5 reasons why meditation is NOT for you Finding your WHY when it comes to meditation Journal prompts to set up a consistent meditation practise Use these following journal prompts once to establish what your meditation practise looks and feels like (use as many senses as possible)! This will stimulate the right circuits before you even dive into your practise. Whenever you are struggling to

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02:13

Ep10 - Missing Piece to Building a New Brain Circuit

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/11/08

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: Your limbic system Neurobiology of your fear response Emotions as energetic fuel Looking for more examples? More tools? Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain.

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15:16

Ep9: Placebo Power: How Belief Shapes Your Brain and...

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2024/10/28

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain In this episode we: Define the clinical and scientific definition of placebo effect Unpack a fMRI study looking at placebo and pain relief How to apply placebo to your limiting beliefs Drop your questions below and follow along for more tips on building your best brain! Study video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REaiu-7wRvs&t=112s Review paper placebo and pain-

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05:50

Ep8 : Getting triggered is the best thing for your brain

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/10/21

Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In this episode we: Little life update Whats next for the podcast this month Why triggers are your brain’s best friend Drop your questions below and follow along for more tips on building your best brain!

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12:28

Ep7: Neuroscientist's Review on Alpha Brain Supplement

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/08/02

Welcome to building your best brain podcast! In this episode we dive into a HIGHLY requested topic which is on the popular ONNIT Alpha Brain Supplement. Here I walk you through the website where I review the ingredients, mechanism of action, references and reviews. I also give you my opinion on whether or not I would try Alpha Brain as well as other options. Drop in the comments your experience, prespective and questions! And subscribe to learn more tips on building your best brain.

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07:41

EP6: How to Handle "Health Hack" Overload

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2024/04/16

Welcome to the episode of Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Different types of information overload The dangers of the “if then” statement Three ways to overcome “health hack” overload Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site

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15:51

Ep5 - The Brain-Breath Ballad

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2024/04/09

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: The communication highway between your breath and your brain The autonomic nervous system The lizard brain - star is medulla oblongata Your breathing muscles - main vs. accessory Inhale vs. Exhale Your stress réponse and breathing rate overtime Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website -

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07:12

EP4: Meditation Brain Plan

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/04/01

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Benefits of a long, less frequent meditation practise vs. shorter more frequent meditation practice Journal prompts to build your meditation plan that will actually stick! Some free meditation resources to get your started. Journal prompts; What do you hope you will gain from a consistent meditation practise? What is a small, specific, feasible goal you can implement right now? What tools or resources can you use

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10:58

3: Rewriting Your DNA through Meditation

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2024/03/26

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: What is DNA? How is it organized? Where do we get it? How is each cell so different but have the exact same DNA? Where our genes meet our environment. What is meditation? Meditation, aging and your epigenetics. Epigenetic aging. What does this mean when it comes to meditation? Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw

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10:43

EP2: Cells that Fire Together Wire Together - the...

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/02/13

Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Sylvie’s favorite saying in all of neuroscience research! What is a neuron? What are the building blocks of a circuit in the brain? Excitatory vs. inhibitory neurotransmitters. Dr. Donald Hebb “Hebbian Learning” The famous rhythm by Dr. Carla Shatz The break-through research that brought it to life What is neuroplasticity? Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube -

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10:58

How to Befriend Your Brain

Building Your Best Brain ·

2024/02/07

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Sylvie’s journey to brain health How your brain is always communicating with you How to be mindful when you talk about your mind How to make small actionable steps and avoid wellness/health overwhelm Using your intuition as a guide What you can expect frog this podcast in the future Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube -

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