Episodes

Less is More: Productivity Lessons from Stoicism and Minimalism

On this episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the concepts of productivity by looking through the lens of two philosophies: Stoicism and Minimalism and whether or not doing less could actually help you get more done. Sounds like a paradox, right? You’ll find out on this episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast!

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!
– Click HERE to preorder Erin’s upcoming book How to Get Sh*t Done

– PTB Article 4 Productivity Tenants from Stoicism
– PTB Article How Physical Clutter Negatively Affects Your Productivity

Suck at Setting Goals? Try This for Optimal Living and Creativity

In this episode Jeremy and Erin will dive deep into the misconceptions of goal-setting, different methods to achieve them, and why setting goals might be important, but ultimately who you become matters more than what you accomplish. We’ll also be discussing some helpful techniques for getting unstuck and allowing your creativity to flow.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!
– Click HERE to preorder Erin’s upcoming book How to Get Sh*t Done

– PTB Article Forget SMART Goals and Try This Instead
– PTB Article 5 Ways to Get Your Creativity Back

Signs You Need to Quit Your Job ASAP

Are you finding yourself saying “Thank God it’s Friday” and “Oh God it’s Monday”? It might be time to get out of that job! On this episode of the podcast Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the warning signs that it might be time for a new job, making an exit plan, and how to define your dreams to live on your terms in your career and in life.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas.
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase.

– PTB Article: Signs You Need to Quit Your Job ASAP
– PTB Article: How to Define Your Dreams and Live How You Want

Are You Ready For a Fight? How to Get Closer Through Conflict

Are you ready for a fight? In this episode Jeremy and Erin will be discussing the perspective given by Dr. Jennifer Freed that not only is conflict a healthy thing for our relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners, but that it might also be a path to bringing us closer to one another. Also, what are the habits of mentally strong people? You’ll find out on today’s Pick the Brain Podcast.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas.
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase.

– PTB Article: 15 Habits of Mentally Strong People
– PTB Article: The Good Fight – How to Get Closer Through Conflict

Get Motivated and Reclaim Your Life’s Purpose

It’s time to get motivated! In this episode Erin and Jeremy discuss 4 culprits that hijack your motivation and 16 powerful Steve Jobs quote to help you reclaim your life’s purpose.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!

– PTB Article 4 Culprits Hijacking Your Motivation
– PTB Article 16 Steve Jobs Quotes to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Life’s Purpose

How to Eat Your Way to Being More Productive

What kinds of foods should we be eating to maintain a productive and healthy body?  That’s what we’ll be talking about on this episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast. And since the body and mind work together, we’ll also talk about 8 ways to develop good mental health.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!

– PTB Article The Productive Diet – 7 Ways to Eat Your Way to Getting Things Done
– PTB Article 8 Ways to Develop Good Mental Health

Acquiring the Knowledge of 20 Personal Development Books in Under 5 Minutes

Is it possible to acquire the knowledge of 20 personal development books in under 5 minutes? That sounds like a tall challenge but we give it a shot in this episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast!

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!
– Click HERE to preorder Erin’s upcoming book How to Get Sh*t Done

– PTB Article 5 Steps to Rethink Success
– PTB Article How to Acquire the Knowledge of 20 Personal Development Books in 5 Minutes

Mastering the Art of Productivity

In the third episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast Erin and Jeremy will be discussing how to master the art of productivity and how to get more done with the time you have.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!

– PTB Article 4 Powerful Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
– PTB Article  The Psychology of Procrastination

Is There a Link Between Negative Emotions and Disease?

In this episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast we discuss the idea that your body and your brain are interlinked – could there be a link between negative emotions and disease? If so, how can we let go of those negative emotions to live a healthier life.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!
– Click HERE to preorder Erin’s upcoming book How to Get Sh*t Done

– PTB Article Is There a Link Between Negative Emotions and Disease?
– PTB Article 5 Reasons Why We Hold On to Anger

How to Dream Specifically

Welcome to the first episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast! In this episode Erin and Jeremy discuss the topic of how to dream specifically and how to get motivated to follow those dreams.

Show Notes:

– Check out SimpleLooseLeaf.com for great loose leaf teas!
– Visit trywinc.com/ptb for $20 off your first wine purchase!
– Click HERE to preorder Erin’s upcoming book How to Get Sh*t Done

– PTB Article How to Dream Specifically
– PTB Article 7 Motivation Principles to Help You Change Your Life