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Mind Over Grey MatterManifestation & Surrender: Why Letting Go of Control Changes Everything with Kaisa KapanenManifestation requires more than willpower. It also involves surrender and understanding how your brain processes uncertainty and attempts to control it. In this neuroscience-driven episode, we explore the necessity of surrender when it comes to “manifestation”, how to deal with your logical brain when your dreams feel delusional, and what happens when you listen to lifes invitations instead. If you’re feeling burned out from striving, questioning your direction, or searching for alignment, this conversation offers grounded insight into trusting the process while staying intentional.🎙️Episode 53: Manifestation & Surrender: Why Letting Go of Control Changes Everything with Kaisa Kapanen...
2026-02-0549 min
the intuitive creative38. the neuroscience behind manifestation with alex nashtonin this episode, i’m joined by alex nashton, neuroscientist, coach and podcast host, to explore what’s actually happening in the brain and body when we manifest. this conversation bridges the gap of science and intuition, breaking down how thoughts become patterns, patterns become behavior and behavior shapes reality. if you’ve ever wondered how manifestation really works (and how to use it in a grounded, sustainable way), this one’s for you.alex nashton is a neuroscience-based coach and host of the podcast mind over grey matter, supporting ambitious individuals and couples in creating healthier relation...
2026-01-2849 minMind Over Grey MatterHow to Create Love That Lasts: Attachment & Conflict in Long-Term Relationships with Bret & Christine EartheartWhat if recurring conflict, power struggles, or emotional distance in your relationship aren’t failures… but signals from your nervous system asking for safety and repair?Creating lasting love isn’t about avoiding conflict. It’s about learning how to move through it together.🎙️ Episode 52: How to Create Love That Lasts: Attachment & Conflict in Long-Term Relationships with Bret & Christine EartheartIf you’ve been searching for “attachment styles in relationships,” “why couples repeat the same fights,” or “how to build secure love,” this episode is exactly what you need.Bret and Christine Eartheart are the...
2025-05-2157 minMind Over Grey MatterLove on the Brain: How Different Types of Love & Loss Rewire Your Nervous SystemWhat if heartbreak, longing, or attachment anxiety aren’t signs that something is “wrong” with you… but evidence that your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do in love and loss?Love doesn’t just live in the heart, it reshapes your brain.🎙️ Episode 51: Love on the Brain: How Different Types of Love and Loss Change your Brain & Nervous SystemIf you’ve been searching for “why love hurts so much,” “how attachment forms,” or “how heartbreak affects the nervous system,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn...
2025-04-2129 minMind Over Grey MatterHigh-Functioning Anxiety: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, & Codependency with Alex Nashton & Bindi StablesWhat if high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing aren’t signs that you’re broken, but adaptive survival strategies your brain learned to keep you safe… and ones you can now gently rewire?This episode is a powerful role-reversal, as Alex steps into the guest seat to unpack patterns so many high-achievers silently live with.🎙️ Episode 50: High - Functioning Anxiety: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, & Codependency with Alex Nashton & Bindi StablesIf you’ve been searching for “high functioning anxiety” or “perfectionism and imposter syndrome,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn...
2025-02-2753 minMind Over Grey MatterGoal-Getting with a Regulated Nervous System: The Neuroscience of Sustainable SuccessWhat if burnout, inconsistency, or losing motivation toward your goals aren’t signs of failure—but signals from your nervous system that the way you’re pursuing success isn’t sustainable?In this solo episode, Alex Nashton explores why so many goals collapse under stress and how a regulated nervous system changes everything.🎙️ Episode 49: Goal-Getting with a Regulated Nervous System: The Neuroscience of Sustainable SuccessIf you’ve been searching for “how to achieve goals without burnout” or “nervous system regulation for success,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll le...
2025-02-0321 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Power of Emotional Intelligence: Relationships & Leadership with Emile SteenveldWhat if emotional triggers, relationship conflict, or discomfort in leadership aren’t signs you’re failing… but invitations from your nervous system to grow, integrate, and lead more consciously?This conversation is an honest, grounded exploration of what emotional intelligence actually is and why avoiding discomfort often blocks the very growth we’re seeking.Emile Steenveld is a human behavior expert and transformative guide specializing in emotional intelligence, self-actualization, and deep internal change.🎙️ Episode 48: The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Relationships & Leadership with Emile SteenveldIf you’ve been searching for “emotional intelligence” or...
2024-04-0450 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Duality of Fear and Love: Creating Safety to Heal Trauma with Jan-Willem van der HeidenWhat if fear, emotional shutdown, or repeating self-protective patterns aren’t signs that something is wrong with you… but intelligent survival strategies wired into your brain and capable of healing once safety is restored?This episode is deeply personal for me. Jan is not only an extraordinary coach, but also someone who has supported me through one of the most uncertain and painful chapters of my life. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and rooted in truth.Jan-Willem van der Heiden is a trauma-informed coach, martial artist, and guide for embodied personal transformation.🎙️ Episode 47: The Duali...
2024-03-2746 minMind Over Grey MatterMaster your Mind: Meditation, Metta, & Loving Kindness with Adam MahmoudWhat if resistance to meditation, lack of consistency, or feeling “bad” at mindfulness is a normal way for your nervous system to protect you from unfamiliar states?Adam Mahmoud is a world-renowned meditation educator, yoga teacher, and life coach with over 16 years of experience teaching globally across digital platforms, live events, and teacher trainings.🎙️ Episode 46: Master your Mind: Meditation, Metta, & Loving Kindness with Adam MahmoudIf you’ve been searching for “how to meditate,” “mindfulness neuroscience,” or “loving kindness practice,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why res...
2024-03-2051 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Neuroscience & Psychology of Food Addiction: Eating, Weight Loss, & Body Image with Dr. Susan Peirce ThompsonWhat if food addiction, emotional eating, or feeling out of control around food aren’t failures of willpower, but predictable brain-based survival responses… and understanding the neuroscience is the key to lasting change?This was one of the most surprising and emotionally rich conversations I’ve had both because of the science and the depth of lived experience Dr. Susan brings.Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain & Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert in the psychology of eating.🎙...
2024-03-1350 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Right and Left Brain: Self-Mastery & the Meaning of Life with Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorWhat if peace, purpose, and self-mastery begin with understanding how your brain is wired?This episode is a rare, expansive conversation with one of the most influential neuroscientists of our time.Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist, NYT bestselling author, and TED speaker.If you’ve been searching for “right brain vs left brain” or “whole brain living,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 The functional differences between brain hemispheres🧠 How to access peace through right-brain awareness🧠 Why humans are...
2024-03-0854 min
Vibrant YouHigh-Functioning Anxiety: Navigating Perfectionism, Codependency, and Imposter Syndrome with Alex NashtonAlex Nashton is a coach specializing in using neuroscience and mindfulness to help you rewire your brain to find freedom from fear and become unstoppable. Alex has spent the last 10 years teaching the highly ambitious how to master their own minds. Six of those years were spent formally studying neuroscience at UCLA where she completed independent research on the relationship between mindfulness and anxiety disorders.In addition to her one-on-one coaching practice, Alex acts as a mentor and teacher trainer for other coaches, psychotherapists, counselors, and mindfulness teachers looking to cultivate their skillset in supporting individuals with...
2024-03-0452 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Science of Pleasure: Nitric Oxide & Orgasms with Alex NashtonWhat if pleasure wasn’t indulgent… but essential for brain rewiring, healing, and vitality?This solo episode explores why pleasure is a biological requirement, not a luxury.If you’ve been searching for “neuroscience of pleasure” or “how pleasure rewires the brain,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why pleasure increases neuroplasticity🧠 The role of nitric oxide in arousal and healing🧠 What’s happening in your brain during orgasm🧠 How pleasure supports mental and emotional healthWe also cover:🧠 Expandi...
2024-02-2324 minMind Over Grey MatterPolarity, Desire, & Rekindling Intimacy: Valentines Day Special with Megan Lambert & James MattingleyWhat if lost desire isn’t about falling out of love… but losing polarity, presence, and nervous system connection?This Valentine’s Day episode is a masterclass in bringing intimacy back online emotionally, physically, and neurologically.Megan Lambert & James Mattingley are coaches, facilitators, and intimacy educators helping couples create passionate, purpose-driven relationships.If you’ve been searching for “rekindling intimacy” or “polarity in relationships,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 How polarity fuels attraction and desire🧠 Why long-term relationships lose spark🧠 The neuros...
2024-02-1445 minMind Over Grey MatterFeminine Embodiment: Desire, Power, & Submission with Kelley BodeWhat if femininity, desire, and submission weren’t contradictions to feminism… but powerful, embodied expressions of choice, safety, and self-trust?This episode explores how feminine embodiment isn’t about shrinking yourself: it’s about expanding into who you actually are beneath cultural conditioning.Kelley Bode is a relationship & dating coach helping women heal the past, embody feminine energy, and create deeply polarized, fulfilling relationships.If you’ve been searching for “feminine embodiment” or “femininity and feminism,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 How societal messaging...
2024-02-0843 minMind Over Grey MatterRedefining Modern Masculinity: Self-Expression, Mental Health, & Creating Safety with Ryan MillerWhat if the struggle many men face isn’t a lack of emotional capacity—but cultural conditioning that disconnects them from their bodies, feelings, and authentic expression?This episode invites a deeper, more nuanced conversation about masculinity, safety, and nervous system health.Ryan Miller is the host of the IGNITE U podcast and educator in somatics, breathwork, embodied tantra, and movement-based healing.🎙️ Episode 40: Redefining Modern Masculinity: Self-Expression, Mental Health, & Creating Safety with Ryan MillerIf you’ve been searching for “men’s mental health” or “healthy masculinity,” this episode is exactly what you need....
2024-02-0259 minMind Over Grey MatterThis is your Brain on Imposter Syndrome with Alex NashtonWhat if imposter syndrome isn’t a confidence issue, but a predictable brain pattern shaped by fear, comparison, and nervous system threat responses?This solo episode breaks down imposter syndrome through a neuroscience lens without pathologizing or shaming.🎙️ Episode 39: This Is Your Brain on Imposter Syndrome with Alex NashtonIf you’ve been searching for “imposter syndrome neuroscience” or “why I feel like a fraud,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 What imposter syndrome actually is—and what it’s not🧠 Where imposter thought...
2024-01-2525 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Neuroscience of Circadian Rhythm: Master your Body Clock with Russell FosterWhat if your exhaustion, poor sleep, or mood swings aren’t caused by a lack of discipline, but by a circadian system that’s constantly fighting modern life?This episode reframes sleep, energy, and health through the lens of light, timing, and biology.Professor Russell Foster is head of Oxford’s Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and founder of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute.🎙️ Episode 38: Circadian Neuroscience: How to Master Your Body Clock with Russell FosterIf you’ve been searching for “circadian rhythm science” or “how light affects sleep and mood,” this episode...
2024-01-181h 05Mind Over Grey MatterThe Self-Care Paradox: Navigating Sovereignty and Connection with Rory CallaghanWhat if true self-care isn’t about doing everything alone… but about knowing when to stand sovereign in yourself and when to lean into connection, nature, and community?This episode explores why hyper-independence often masquerades as self-care and what actually supports long-term wellbeing.Rory Callaghan is an author, speaker, health futurist, digital nomad, and allied health professional based in Bali, Indonesia.🎙️ Episode 37: The Self-Care Paradox: Navigating Sovereignty and Connection with Rory CallaghanIf you’ve been wondering “what self-care really means” or “why I still feel disconnected despite doing all the right things,” th...
2024-01-1043 minMind Over Grey MatterMoney, Sex, & Shame: The Power of Having Uncomfortable Conversations with Victoria LutzhoftWhat if avoiding conversations about money and sex isn’t about immaturity or fear of conflict, but about shame circuits in the brain designed to keep you safe from rejection?This episode dives straight into the conversations most people avoid and why healing happens when we stop avoiding them.Victoria Lutzhoft is a coach, community builder, and guide in emotional intelligence, embodiment, and feminine-led healing.🎙️ Episode 36: Money, Sex, & Shame: The Power of Having Uncomfortable Conversations with Victoria LutzhoftIf you’ve been searching for “shame in the brain” or “why talking about money and...
2024-01-041h 04Mind Over Grey MatterThe Neuroscience of Goals: Setting Resolutions that *Actually* Stick with Dr. Alex KorbWhat if failing to follow through on your goals isn’t a motivation problem… but a misunderstanding of how your brain actually works under stress, fatigue, and pressure?Dr. Alex Korb returns for a neuroscience-driven breakdown of why most goals fail and how to design ones that stick.Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist, UCLA adjunct professor, bestselling author of The Upward Spiral, and founder of The Upward Spiral Method.🎙️ Episode 35: The Neuroscience of Goals: Setting Resolutions that Actually Stick with Dr. Alex KorbIf you’ve been searching for “neuroscience of goal setti...
2023-12-2746 minMind Over Grey MatterYou Might Be Codependent: Rewire Yourself for Healthier RelationshipsWhat if people-pleasing, over-giving, or losing yourself in relationships aren’t signs that you’re “too much” or “not enough”… but learned survival strategies shaped by your nervous system and attachment wiring—and capable of change?Especially around the holidays, codependent patterns tend to surface the most.🎙️ Episode 34: You Might Be Codependent: Rewire Yourself for Healthier RelationshipsIf you’ve been searching for “codependency,” “why I lose myself in relationships,” or “how to stop people pleasing,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 What codependency actually is—and what i...
2023-12-2141 min
Geta’s Digest PodcastNeuroscience & the Gut Brain Connection with Alex NashtonIn this episode we talk about why the saying "you can't teach a dog new trick(s)" is a lie.
Alex, who is all neuroscience and rewiring your brain in relationships, gave us an insight of why our amazing brain has this deep capability of always learning new things, creating new habits, and the science behind Being an Elite in the Basics. *Hint* its normal to feel scared, but it is our due diligence to KEEP our body safe.
Learning easy and functional tips of how to get our body out of fight & flight and the im...
2023-12-131h 08Mind Over Grey MatterMake It Hurt So Good: Managing Pain, Stress, & Trauma with Dan CarterWhat if chronic pain, stress sensitivity, or emotional overwhelm aren’t signs that something is “wrong” with you… but intelligent signals from a nervous system shaped by stress and trauma and capable of healing?This episode felt less like a conversation and more like a masterclass in understanding pain through the brain and body.Dan Carter is a health coach, educator, and Founder & Head Coach of Revamp Integrated Health, specializing in movement, mindset, nutrition, and nervous system-informed healing.🎙️ Episode 33: Make It Hurt So Good: Managing Pain, Stress, & Trauma with Dan CarterIf you’ve bee...
2023-12-1346 minMind Over Grey MatterVagus Nerve: Mediating the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Peter StaatsWhat if anxiety, chronic pain, or brain fog are actually signs of a dysregulated vagus nerve… and that tuning this superhighway between your brain and body could transform your mental, emotional, and physical health?I’ve personally seen how understanding the vagus nerve can unlock profound shifts in both stress resilience and overall well-being and this episode is your ultimate deep dive.Dr. Peter Staats is an internationally recognized pain medicine expert, inventor, founder of electroCore, and Chair of the Vagus Nerve Society.🎙️ Episode 32: Vagus Nerve: Mediating the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Peter Staats
2023-12-0749 minMind Over Grey MatterMicrobiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy ConstableWhat if bloating, anxiety, or low energy are actually signs your gut-brain axis is out of sync… and that healing your microbiome could transform your mood, focus, and overall well-being?I’ve personally been fascinated by how gut health subtly shapes every corner of our emotional and mental life and this episode is a deep dive into exactly why.Chrissy Constable is a yoga teacher, body reader, gut health enthusiast, and guide for emotional, mental, and physical alignment.🎙️ Episode 31: Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy ConstableIf you’ve been search...
2023-11-2946 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Biology & Physiology of Gratitude with Rebecca RegnierWhat if stress, self-sabotage, or feeling “stuck” are actually signals that your brain is craving gratitude… and that practicing it daily could rewire your neurochemistry for resilience, happiness, and better relationships?I’ve personally experienced how a simple gratitude ritual can shift your nervous system from tension to calm. This episode will show you how to make it a science-backed habit.Rebecca Regnier is a global speaker, certified emotional intelligence & leadership facilitator, mindfulness teacher, and Founder of True Self Care.🎙️ Episode 30: The Biology & Physiology of Gratitude with Rebecca RegnierIf you’ve been searchi...
2023-11-2251 minMind Over Grey MatterHow to Heal Your Broken Heart: The Science of Heartbreak & ResilienceWhat if heartbreak, obsessive thoughts about your ex, or the crushing weight of emotional pain are actually signals that your brain is trying to rewire itself… and understanding this is the key to real healing?I know firsthand how it feels to be stuck in the endless loop of thinking about someone who’s no longer in your life. This episode will give you the science-backed tools to break free.🎙️ Episode 29: How to Heal your Broken Heart: the Science of Heartbreak & ResilienceIf you’ve been searching for “how to get over a breakup” or “...
2023-11-1542 minMind Over Grey MatterRecovering from Narcissistic Relationships with Georgie CollinsonWhat if confusion, self-doubt, or feeling trapped after a relationship with a narcissist are actually opportunities for your brain to learn resilience… and reclaim your confidence and inner calm?I’ve seen so many people, including myself, underestimate how much past relationships shape our nervous system and sense of self. Leaning into recovery is where real transformation begins.Georgie Collinson, Australia’s leading anxiety therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, naturopath, and creator of The Anxiety Reset® Method🎙️ Episode 28: Recovering from Narcissistic Relationships with Georgie CollinsonIf you’ve been searching for “healing after narcissistic abu...
2023-11-0945 minMind Over Grey MatterFacing your Fear of Death & Living Fully with Julia de’CanevaWhat if fear of death, anxiety about dying, or avoiding conversations about mortality are actually invitations from your brain to live more intentionally… and that facing this fear can teach you how to experience life fully?I’ve personally found that leaning into uncomfortable conversations about mortality has shifted how I show up in my relationships and daily life. And that's exactly what this conversation will dive into with Julia de’Caneva, a Life + Death Coach, UCLA Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, Certified Death Doula.🎙️ Episode 27: Facing your Fear of Death & Living Fully with Julia de’CanevaIf you’v...
2023-11-0248 minMind Over Grey MatterHow to Grow your Self-Worth: Romanticizing Yourself with Courtney DurrWhat if low self-worth, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself are actually signals that your brain is ready to rewire how you see and value yourself… and that learning to romanticize yourself can transform your confidence and relationships?I’ve personally seen how shifting the inner narrative about yourself changes not just your self-perception, but also how you show up in life and love.Courtney Durr, Self-Worth Coach, Founder of Worthwild🎙️ Episode 26: How to Grow your Self-Worth: Romanticizing Yourself with Courtney DurrIf you’ve been searching for “how to improve self-worth” o...
2023-10-2551 minMind Over Grey MatterThis is your Brain on Lies: The Neuroscience of Deception and HonestyWhat if dishonesty, self-deception, or feeling like people aren’t being truthful are actually signals your brain is hardwired to protect you… and learning the neuroscience of honesty can transform your relationships and self-awareness?I’m sharing insights from my own journey with a 7-year vow of honesty and what it taught me about connecting deeply with others and myself.🎙️ Episode 25: This is your Brain on Lies: The Neuroscience of Deception and HonestyIf you’ve been searching for “how to detect lies” or “neuroscience of honesty,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this e...
2023-10-1832 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Science of Sleeping Soundly: Physiological & Behavioral Changes for Deep Rest with Nicole ShallowWhat if tossing and turning, grogginess, or feeling “never rested” are actually signs your brain and nervous system aren’t getting the recovery they need… and that understanding sleep physiology could transform your nights and days?I sat down with Nicole Shallow to explore what really makes sleep restorative, how to optimize your sleep behaviors, and what’s happening in your brain when you’re truly rested.🎙️ Episode 24: The Science of Sleeping Soundly: Physiological & Behavioral Changes for Deep Rest with Nicole ShallowIf you’ve been searching for “sleep optimization” or “how to sleep better,” this episo...
2023-10-1141 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Ripple Effects of Childhood Trauma & Path to Healing with Dan CarterWhat if chronic stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns from your past are actually signals of unprocessed trauma… and that you could unlock profound healing for your mind and body?This conversation with Dan Carter explores how childhood trauma impacts your physical, mental, and emotional health, and how you can cultivate resilience to move forward.🎙️ Episode 23: The Ripple Effects of Childhood Trauma & the Path to Healing with Dan CarterIf you’ve been searching for “childhood trauma healing” or “nervous system resilience,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:...
2023-10-0451 minMind Over Grey MatterTrain your Brain to Age Well: Memory & Cognition with Dr. Alan CastelWhat if memory lapses, difficulty focusing, or feeling “slower” as we age are actually signals from your brain about what it needs… and that you can train your brain to stay sharp, vibrant, and resilient well into older adulthood?I had the honor of speaking with my former UCLA professor, Dr. Alan Castel, about how our brains, thinking, and cognition change as we age.🎙️ Episode 22: Train your Brain to Age Well: Memory & Cognition with Dr. Alan CastelIf you’ve been searching for “healthy aging,” “memory preservation,” or “cognitive fitness,” this episode is exactly what you need.
2023-09-2741 minMind Over Grey MatterTurn Yourself On Again: The Psychology of Sexual Desire & Pleasure with Courtney BoyerWhat if low sexual desire, loss of pleasure, or feeling “off” in your intimacy are actually signals from your brain and body telling you it’s time to reconnect… and that you can reignite desire with practical, neuroscience-driven strategies?Courtney Boyer, relationship and sexuality expert, joins me to dive deep into the brain, biology, and psychology of sexual desire.🎙️ Episode 21: Turn Yourself On Again: The Psychology of Sexual Desire & Pleasure with Courtney BoyerIf you’ve been searching for “sexual desire,” “pleasure neuroscience,” or “women’s sexual health,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episo...
2023-09-2043 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Science of Confidence: Rewiring your Brain for SuccessWhat if low confidence, self-doubt, or feeling like you’re “not enough” are actually your brain doing its best to keep you safe… and with the right neuroscience-based tools, you can train it for success instead?Confidence hasn’t always come naturally to me and that’s exactly why I wanted to turn this episode into something closer to a live workshop than a typical solo show. Notebook + pen are highly encouraged. 🧠✍️🎙️ Episode 20: The Science of Confidence: Rewiring your Brain for SuccessIf you’ve been searching for “how to build confidence” or “rewire my brain to be more confi...
2023-09-1336 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Neuroscience of Manifestation: Becoming your Future SelfWhat if feeling stuck, repeating the same patterns, or struggling to “manifest” change isn’t a mindset failure at all… but your nervous system running outdated wiring—and learning how to reprogram it is the missing piece?In this solo episode, Alex breaks down the real neuroscience of manifestation without bypassing reality or relying on wishful thinking.🎙️ Episode 19: The Neuroscience of Manifestation: Becoming your Future SelfIf you’ve been searching for “neuroscience of manifestation” or “how to rewire your brain for your future self,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll...
2023-09-0638 minMind Over Grey MatterMastering Effective Communication for Deeper Connection with Christine EartheartWhat if communication breakdowns, feeling unheard, or repeating the same arguments aren’t because you’re “bad at communicating”… but because your brain learned relational patterns that were never consciously updated?Christine Eartheart joins me for a powerful, practical conversation about how communication patterns form in the brain and how to rewire them for deeper connection.Christine Eartheart is the Co-Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, TEDx speaker, relationship educator, and host of the Thriving Relationships Show. Her work has been featured in Psychology Today, NBC, ABC, CBS, Thrive Global, and more.🎙️ Episode 18: Mas...
2023-08-3047 minMind Over Grey MatterPsychedelic Healing & the Science of Psilocybin with Alex WatersWhat if anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling stuck in rigid mental loops are actually signs of an overactive Default Mode Network… and psilocybin could temporarily quiet it so deeper healing can occur?In this deeply honest and neuroscience-driven conversation, I’m joined by Alex Waters for a grounded exploration of psychedelic healing: including the fear, resistance, and surrender that often arise before transformation.Alex Waters is an international speaker and trauma-informed Master Coach with extensive experience in ancient plant medicine, somatic therapy, trauma integration, inner child work, and embodiment practices.🎙️ Episode 17: Psychedelic Healing & the Science o...
2023-08-2347 minMind Over Grey MatterEmotional Processing: Cognitive vs. Somatic Approaches with Janira MartinezWhat if emotional overwhelm, feeling “stuck” in your feelings, or shutting down emotionally aren’t signs that something is wrong with you… but signals that your nervous system needs a different pathway to process emotion safely?Many of us were taught to “think our way through” emotions, but the body often tells a very different story.Janira Martinez is a Desire & Soul Coach specializing in somatic healing, emotional embodiment, and nervous system–led transformation.🎙️ Episode 16: Emotional Processing: Cognitive vs. Somatic Approaches with Janira MartinezIf you’ve been searching for “how to process emotions” or...
2023-08-1641 minMind Over Grey MatterOptimizing Hormonal Health for Cognitive Wellness with Bindi StablesWhat if brain fog, mood swings, or feeling “off” in your body aren’t normal monthly fluctuations at all… but your hormones quietly shaping your neurochemistry, cognition, and emotional regulation behind the scenes?Bindi Stables, a board-certified Integrative Health Practitioner and host of the Vibrant You Podcast, joins me for what is less of a conversation and more of a neuroscience-driven masterclass on how hormones and brain health are deeply intertwined.🎙️ Episode 15: Optimizing Hormonal Health for Cognitive Wellness with Bindi StablesIf you’ve been searching for “hormonal imbalance and brain health” or “how hormones affect c...
2023-08-0952 minMind Over Grey MatterNeurodiversity: Understanding Autism, ADHD, & the Path to Inclusivity with Alex MartynowiczWhat if ADHD, autism, or feeling “different” isn’t something to fix… but a natural expression of how human brains are wired and understanding neurodiversity is the key to building a more inclusive, regulated, and compassionate world?Alex Martynowicz joins me for a grounded, science-backed conversation about what neurodiversity actually means and how we can move from awareness into meaningful, supportive action.Alex is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, yoga teacher, and neurodivergent-affirming educator working with neurodivergent teens through Acceptance and Commitment Training, mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork.🎙️ Episode 14: Neurodiversity: Understanding Autism, ADHD, & the Path to Inclu...
2023-08-0246 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Neuroscience of Love & AttractionWhat if the intensity of attraction, the conflict you can’t seem to resolve, or the chemistry you feel (or don’t feel) with someone isn’t random at all… but your brain following deeply wired neural and attachment patterns that can actually be understood and reshaped?This episode was pulled from a recent conversation where I was interviewed by Christine Eartheart about the neuroscience behind love, attraction, and relationship dynamics.Christine Eartheart is a relationship expert and the founder of The Center for Thriving Relationships, and together we unpack what’s really happening in your brain...
2023-07-2657 minMind Over Grey MatterYoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandWhat if stress, sleeplessness, or emotional blocks are actually your brain signaling it’s ready for deep healing… and a practice like Yoga Nidra could unlock rest, clarity, and subconscious transformation? In this episode, we explore how Non-Sleep Deep Relaxation (NSDR) helps release stuck emotions and expand consciousness.Mona Anand is a Yogiraj (Yoga Master), Co-owner of ISHTA Yoga, Teacher Training Director, & Yoga Nidra Expert. 🎙️ Episode 12: Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandIf you’ve been searching for “Yoga Nidra” or “healing subconscious blocks,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this e...
2023-07-1948 min
Thriving Relationships ShowNeuroscience of Attraction, Conflict, & Relating with Alex Nashton & Christine Eartheart❤️ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN… ❤️ 6:35 - What happens in the brain when we fall in love and why we are attracted to certain people 17:50 - What happens in the brain when long term love loses its allure and we start to get pulled to other people 26:18 - Whether or not we can change who we feel attracted to 34:20 - What to do if you aren't sure if you are attracted to your partner (there's hopeful news for you here!) 39:17 - The blueprints of relationships that become imprinted 46:35 - Th...
2023-07-1856 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Science of Decision Making and Procrastination with Tobias JohnsonWhat if procrastination, indecision, or constantly putting things off is actually your brain signaling overload… and with the right strategies, you can harness your brain’s natural decision-making processes to finally follow through? In this episode, we break down the neuroscience behind why we procrastinate and what to do about it.Tobias Johnson is a Health & Physique Coach, Psychologist, published researcher, and PhD student at Oxford University.🎙️ Episode 11: The Science of Decision Making and Procrastination with Tobias JohnsonIf you’ve been searching for “how to stop procrastinating” or “decision-making neuroscience,” this episode is exactly what you...
2023-07-1241 minMind Over Grey MatterLeap of Faith: Embracing your Hero’s Journey and Conquering Fear with Jonathan BowlesWhat if fear, self-doubt, or overthinking is actually your brain signaling growth… and with the right mindset, it can become a launchpad instead of a roadblock? In this episode, we explore how to step out of your head, into your heart, and embrace your hero’s journey to live fearlessly.Jonathan Bowles is a Motivational Speaker, Professional Encourager, Coach, Founder of The Slingshot House.🎙️ Episode 10: Leap of Faith: Embracing your Hero’s Journey and Conquering Fear with Jonathan BowlesIf you’ve been searching for “how to overcome fear” or “taking a leap of faith,” this epi...
2023-07-0547 minMind Over Grey MatterRewire your Subconscious Money Mindset with Ruby LeeWhat if feeling stuck financially, struggling to uplevel your income, or constantly stressing about money is actually your brain holding onto outdated beliefs… and with the right mindset shifts, you can rewire your subconscious to attract abundance instead? In this episode, we explore how to create a peaceful, empowered relationship with money.Ruby Lee is a Motivational Speaker, Business Coach, & Wealth Activator, Founder of Flow State Business Coaching🎙️ Episode 9: Rewire your Subconscious Money Mindset with Ruby LeeIf you’ve been searching for “money mindset shifts” or “how to overcome financial fear,” this episode is exactl...
2023-06-2846 minMind Over Grey MatterMotivation to Change: Behind the Scenes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Raymond BepkoWhat if feeling stuck, lacking motivation, or repeating the same self-defeating patterns is actually your brain trying to protect you… and with the right skills, you can train it to create lasting change? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of cognitive behavioral therapy to explore how desire, motivation, and practical skills intersect to support transformation.Dr. Bepko has been one of the most influential people in my life and my personal therapist for over a decade. Think of him as the Robin Williams to my Good Will Hunting.Dr. Raymond Bepko, PhD is a...
2023-06-211h 04Mind Over Grey MatterAnatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyWhat if feeling anxious, constantly on edge, or getting stuck in fear loops is actually your brain trying to protect you… and with the right understanding, you can train it to respond differently? In this episode, we unpack how your brain and nervous system learn fear and how you can start rewiring those patterns today.🎙️ Episode 7: Anatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyIf you’ve been searching for “how to overcome fear” or “why am I always anxious,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:• The...
2023-06-1448 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Science of Secure Attachment: How to Cultivate Healthier Relationships with Ashley WellerWhat if the relationship anxiety you feel, the distancing you can’t explain, or the patterns you keep repeating aren’t “your fault” at all…but your attachment system running old survival wiring that no one ever taught you how to update?Ashley Weller joins me for a deep, compassionate unpacking of the science behind why your attachment style formed the way it did and how you can shift it toward security.🎙️ Episode 6: The Science of Secure Attachment: How to Cultivate Healthier Relationships with Ashley WellerIf you’ve been searching for “how to become securely...
2023-06-071h 06Mind Over Grey MatterThe Power of Pleasure: Healing Trauma through Vagus Activation with Lauren HarknessWhat if feeling sexually shut down, disconnected from pleasure, or stuck in trauma responses wasn’t a personal failure… but your nervous system doing exactly what it was shaped to do and what it can learn to undo through pleasure-based neuroplasticity?Today’s guest is Lauren Harkness: Tantra educator, somatic practitioner, and trauma-informed guide. 🎙️ Episode 5: The Power of Pleasure: Healing Trauma Through Vagus Activation with Lauren HarknessIf you’ve been searching for “vagus nerve trauma healing” or “somatic tools for embodiment,” this episode is exactly what you need. 🧠In this episode, you’ll learn:
2023-06-0142 minMind Over Grey MatterAwe & Metacognition: Your Nervous System Guide to Stress + Resilience with Kristin LealWhat if your stress, sensitivity, or constant feeling of being “on edge” are actually signs that your nervous system is trying to communicate with you… and an invitation into a deeper mind–body dialogue you may have never been taught to understand?Kristin Leal, a teacher, lecturer, author, and creator of MetaAnatomy, joins me for a rich conversation that merges anatomical science with the spiritual intelligence of your body.🎙️ Episode 4: Awe & Metacognition: Your Nervous System Guide to Stress + Resilience with Kristin LealIf you’ve been searching for “nervous system healing” or “how to regulate stress mor...
2023-06-0143 minMind Over Grey MatterLeading with Vulnerability: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Mental Health Stigma with China McCarneyWhat if anxiety, imposter syndrome, or the pressure to “hold it all together” are actually signals asking you to lead with vulnerability… instead of proof you’re failing?China McCarney is the Founder & CEO of the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation, VP & CFO of Jaeger Sports Inc., former minor league baseball player, and longtime mental health advocate.🎙️ Episode 3: Leading with Vulnerability: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Mental Health StigmaIf you’ve been searching for “how to overcome imposter syndrome” or “how to reduce mental health stigma,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode...
2023-06-0157 minMind Over Grey MatterThe Neuroscience of Habit Change with Dr. Alex KorbWhat if struggling to break a bad habit, repeating the same patterns, or falling back into self-criticism isn’t a discipline problem at all, but a brain wiring problem no one ever taught you how to understand?Dr. Alex Korb joins me for a science-backed deep dive into why your brain builds habits that are hard to break, even when they make you miserable.🎙️ The Neuroscience of Habit ChangeIf you’ve been searching for “how to break a habit” or “why habits are so hard to change,” this episode is exactly what you need.I...
2023-06-0155 minMind Over Grey MatterNeuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your BrainWhat if feeling stuck, repeating old patterns, or struggling to change isn’t a personal failure, but a brain wiring issue no one ever taught you how to understand?In this solo episode, I pull back the curtain on one of the most life-changing concepts in neuroscience: neuroplasticity – your brain’s ability to rewire itself at any age 🧠🎙️ Neuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your BrainIf you’ve been searching for “how to rewire your brain” or “what is neuroplasticity,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How neural...
2023-06-0150 minMind Over Grey MatterWelcome to Mind Over Grey Matter with Alex NashtonWelcome to Mind Over Grey Matter : a neuroscience podcast about how to rewire your brain for emotional resilience, confidence, and connection 🧠Hosted by neuroscience coach Alex Nashton, this show dives into the science of neuroplasticity, psychology, and mental health to help you understand why you are the way that you are — and how to actually change it 🧬Through evidence-based research and real conversations with leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and mindset experts, you’ll learn how to:✨ Overcome anxiety and self-doubt💪 Build healthy, secure relationships🌿 Strengthen your confidence and focus🧘♀️ Create lasting beh...
2023-05-1001 min
What‘s Your Position?FULL FRONTAL: From Celibacy to Self-Worth w/ Alex Naston S3:Ep:3🚨DISCLAIMER: Our guest was not part of the hook-up culture but a self-described serial monogamist. We misrepresented her experience in dating at the beginning of the episode and want to ensure her story is told correctly. We apologize for any issue this may cause🚨
Hello, fellow humans! We have an extraordinary Full Frontal episode for you! Mindfulness maven Alex Nashton joins us, discusses her journey into celibacy and self-discovery, and offers tips on managing anxiety and self-worth while dating. We had such a great time that we will be going live on Instagram THIS FRIDAY to talk about...
2022-09-062h 28
Think Like an OwnerJay Davis and Jason Pananos - Serial Acquisition Strategies and Holding Companies - Ep.130My guests on this episode are Jay Davis and Jason Pananos. Jay and Jason acquired Vector Disease Control, which provides vector borne disease prevention and lake management services, in 2011. About 4 years after acquisition, they realized serial acquisitions complementary companies could be a powerful growth lever. And 14 acquisitions later, they sold the company in 2017 for a very successful outcome. Following the sale, they founded the Nashton Company where they've been mainstay search investors and the last few years holding company investors. They're also co-founders of Compounding Labs, a partnership between Jay and Jason, Kent Weaver and Will Thorndike...
2022-08-301h 01
The Healing Cocoon by Urban Ascension1. Rewire Your Brain for More Joy with Neuroscience Ninja Alex NashtonAlex Nashton is a neuroscience ninja, coach, teacher, and teacher trainer. She's endlessly inspired by the human brains ability to change itself. Her love affair with the nervous system began when she realized she could use both an understanding of neuroscience and the tools of mindfulness to pull herself out of a long-time battle with anxiety and depression. Now she specializes in using both modern neuroscience and ancient mindfulness practices to help others unplug from patterns of the past, rewire themselves for less anxiety and create more joy. Most recently, Alex was based in in Santa Monica, California, where s...
2022-07-2640 min
Flow State BusinessBiohacking - Understanding your biological rhythm to build a better business with Tanessa ShearsI am so loving this journey of discovering different tools and modalities that help connect us with our true selves. It’s been so fascinating to uncover mystical truths and also begin to see how exploring the spiritual side of things links straight back to science. My guest today, Tanessa Shears, takes us to a whole new level as she talks all things biohacking.Tanessa is a health consultant who works holistically with entrepreneurs to eliminate brain fog and boost their productivity, energy and focus with biohacking. She is a kinesiologist, sleep coach, fitness instructor an...
2021-04-0730 minFlow State BusinessBreathwork and Neuroscience - Yoga and meditation teacher Alex NashtonYou are going to love this episode, like good food for your soul. My guest today is the divine Alex Nashton who I’ve had the honour of getting to know through her workshops and we speak about breathwork, neuroscience and the intricate relationship between what’s going on in our heads and what’s happening within the container of our bodies.Abiding in California, Alex is a yoga and meditation teacher, Ayurvedic health coach, teacher and trainer and currently completing formal studies in neuroscience at UCLA. Alex is endlessly inspired by the human brain’s ability to chang...
2021-03-0337 min