Ep. 44 - Your Brain Hates Long-Term Goals

Ep. 48 - Why I Stopped Telling People My Plans

Ever noticed that the moment you share a goal, your motivation starts to fade? In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, we'll explore the psychology and neuroscience behind why telling people your plans can sometimes reduce motivation, create pressure and give the illusion of progress. Learn how goal setting, accountability, intrinsic motivation and social validation affect your brain. And how to protect your motivation while working toward meaningful goals.

Ep. 47 - Your Brain in Overheat Mode: What Heatwaves Really Do to Your Nervous System

Why do heatwaves leave us feeling tired, irritable, anxious and unable to think clearly? In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, Jenia explores what happens to the brain and nervous system during hot weather. Discover the neuroscience behind brain fog, emotional reactivity, poor sleep, low motivation, and why your brain may be working harder than you realize just to keep you cool.

Ep. 46 - What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Mental Wellbeing

In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, inspired by a bedtime space book with my daughter, we explore a fascinating question: how do astronauts protect their mental wellbeing in space? What can life aboard the International Space Station teach us about stress, isolation, emotional regulation, resilience and the nervous system? We'll explore what astronauts do to stay psychologically healthy - and how we can apply these lessons to everyday life here on Earth.

Ep. 45 - I Got Scammed - How I Bounced Back Faster Than I Expected

After falling victim to a financial scam and losing money, I found myself overwhelmed by stress, shame, anger and self-blame. In this personal episode, I share how I recovered faster than I expected, and the tools that helped me bounce back. We explore resilience, nervous system regulation, human connection, acceptance and how to return to yourself after life shakes you.

Ep. 44 - Your Brain Hates Long-Term Goals

Why do so many people abandon their goals just a few months into the year? In this episode, Jenia explores the neuroscience behind motivation, why long-term goals often fail, and how stress pushes the brain into short-term survival mode. You'll learn a smarter approach using 3-week sprints and the 10/90 principle to create real progress without overwhelm or self-blame.