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Episode 86 — The Neuroscience of Anxiety: Dopamine, Procrastination & the Sunday Scaries Explained

In this episode, we break down the real neuroscience behind anxiety, avoidance, procrastination, and the Sunday Scaries — and give you practical tools to interrupt the patterns your brain keeps running on autopilot. You’ll finally understand what your brain is doing, why it’s doing it, and how to retrain it. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away knowing: * Why your brain predicts the worst * How dopamine actually drives avoidance * Why Sundays hit so hard * How the threat circuit, DMN, and executive network shape procrastination * Why your brain is doing this and how to use these tools to retrain it. ___ Work With Me If you want to go deeper into this work — the patterns, the tools, the rewiring — and you want support and accountability tailored to your brain, you can work with me 1:1. [https://www.briannadiorio.com/services] This is where we take the science and apply it directly to your life so you can create real, lasting change. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio [https://www.instagram.com/briannadiorio/] for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/bmax89]for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com [https://www.briannadiorio.com/services] to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio [https://www.instagram.com/kylediorio/] ___

Episode 85: Friendship Breakups: The Silent Heartache We Don’t Talk About

We talk about dating breakups all the time — but almost no one talks about the heartbreak of losing a friend. In this episode, we unpacks the hidden grief of friendship endings, the roles we unconsciously play, and how to know when a friendship has simply expired. You’ll learn: • Why friendship breakups can feel more painful than romantic ones • The hidden “roles” we play — fixer, caretaker, hype-friend, etc. • How to move from legacy friendships to aligned connections • How to heal without becoming guarded or cold • Practical ways to make new, aligned friendships as an adult Join the live workshop — “From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust” on Oct 29:Learn how to rebuild self-trust, set clean boundaries, and make aligned decisions. → Register here! [https://stan.store/briannadiorio/p/from-selfdoubt-to-selftrust] ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠@briannadiorio⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/briannadiorio/] for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website ⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠ [https://www.briannadiorio.com/services] to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics ⁠@kylediorio⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kylediorio/]

Episode 84: Why You Can’t Let Go: The Psychology & Neuroscience of Holding Onto What Hurts You

Have you ever known something was bad for you—a relationship, a job, a habit—but kept going back anyway? In this episode, we unpack the hidden psychology and brain science that keep you stuck in cycles you know aren’t serving you. By the end, you’ll not only understand why you cling to what hurts—you’ll leave with practical tools to start loosening that grip. In this episode, we explore: * The Psychology of Holding On * Sunk Cost Fallacy — why leaving feels like failure instead of freedom * Cognitive Dissonance — the mind’s tricks to justify staying stuck * Region Beta Paradox — why “not bad enough” situations keep you trapped * Intermittent Reinforcement — the most addictive reward schedule in the brain * Nerd Alert- The Neuroscience of Addiction to Pain * Dopamine, prediction error, and why unpredictability feels so intoxicating * Brain regions like the ACC, VTA, and nucleus accumbens that wire you to chase what hurts ___ The Inner Work Room Intensive – Enrollment Open [https://stan.store/briannadiorio/p/5-week-inner-work-room-intensive--lvjsq5wh] You don’t need more information—you need implementation. This 5-week container takes the neuroscience, psychology, and mindset tools from the podcast and puts them into practice with guided exercises and accountability. We start October 6th, and spots are limited. If you’re ready for momentum, structure, and real tools to rewire your patterns—this is for you. Join HERE [https://stan.store/briannadiorio/p/5-week-inner-work-room-intensive--lvjsq5wh] - your future self will thank you for the work you're doing! ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio [https://www.instagram.com/briannadiorio/] for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com [https://www.briannadiorio.com/services] to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio [https://www.instagram.com/kylediorio/]

Episode 83- Your Brain Is Lying to You: 10 Mental Biases Quietly Sabotaging Your Life

Your brain is running the show… but it’s using outdated software. In this episode, I break down 10 cognitive biases — the mental shortcuts that once kept us safe but now quietly sabotage your choices in relationships, careers, and everyday life. In this episode: * 10 mental biases quietly sabotaging your choices * The traps that keep you stuck in jobs, relationships & indecision * Nerd Alert: How your salience network bends reality * Tools to catch each bias in real time & rewire your thinking ____ ANNOUNCEMENTS * My Monthly Membership, ⁠⁠⁠The Inner Work Room⁠⁠⁠ [https://pavwad.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEyNzE1NjgsXCJsXCI6MTU3MjYzMzM5Mjc5MzUzODE2LFwiclwiOjE1NzI2MzM1MTI2MDM4Mjc0MH0iLCJzIjoiZWE4NzU2ZGZkNGMyMmYwNSJ9], is officially live! Join now to level up your mindset, life, and relationships with weekly tools, tough-love coaching, and science-backed strategies designed to help you become the best version of yourself. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio [https://www.instagram.com/briannadiorio/] for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/bmax89]for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com [https://www.briannadiorio.com/services] to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio [https://www.instagram.com/kylediorio/]

Episode 82 - The Currency of Your Life: Time, Energy, Perspective

Everything costs something. The real question is—what are you actually paying for? The price is usually your peace, your energy, your time... and your future clarity. In this episode, we explore: -Why your “free time” isn’t really free—and the hidden ways you leak energy -You’re not tired. You’re uninspired. -NERD ALERT- The neuroscience of why you feel drained even when you're “not doing much” -Reframe or remain: the cognitive cost of staying stuck -The invisible toll of tolerating what’s misaligned -How to audit your energetic spending—before burnout sends the bill __ ANNOUNCEMENTS * Step into your next level—join us July 30th for ⁠High Achievers Night Out ⁠ [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-achievers-night-out-tickets-1376256733939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl ](Virtual Edition). Whether you’re at a crossroads or just bored of your own excuses, sign up now!  * My Monthly Membership, ⁠⁠The Inner Work Room⁠⁠ [https://pavwad.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjEyNzE1NjgsXCJsXCI6MTU3MjYzMzM5Mjc5MzUzODE2LFwiclwiOjE1NzI2MzM1MTI2MDM4Mjc0MH0iLCJzIjoiZWE4NzU2ZGZkNGMyMmYwNSJ9], is officially live!  ____ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio [https://www.instagram.com/briannadiorio/] for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/bmax89]for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com [https://www.briannadiorio.com/services] to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio [https://www.instagram.com/kylediorio/]