Welcome to Brain Health Besties, a human-forward podcast for those of us who want to feel better and don’t know where to start. We believe that everyone deserves to know how their brain works and how to nurture it, even when self-care feels challenging. We focus on kindness to ourselves and recognizing our needs with as little guilt as possible.
In Episode 7 of Brain Health Besties, we explore what it means to truly “touch base” in a world where connection can feel optional. Tune in to consider how you’re staying connected and why it matters more than ever.
Hey Besties, The practices we talk about here are great for your brain, but this podcast is not meant to take the place of psychotherapy or medication management. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, please call or text 988 – the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is always available.
A Learning Together Episode
When was the last time you paused to check in on yourself? In a world that constantly demands us to be on the go, we deserve moments to slow down and ask ourselves how we are doing. This way, we can start to understand what might help us feel better.
Ready to pause and check in on yourself? In a world that constantly demands us to be on the go, we deserve moments to slow down and ask ourselves how we are doing. This way, we can start to understand what might help us feel better. Let's practice self-assessment together, in community.
A Learning Together Episode
Be Well explores how square breathing can help calm the nervous system and bring clarity in everyday moments—whether you're heading into a big meeting, stuck in traffic, or navigating the school drop-off line. Learn how this simple, science-backed tool can help you shift from stress to steadiness.
In this guided episode, Shelby, Bailey and Nia lead you through a calming square breathing practice—perfect for grounding yourself in the middle of a busy day. Whether you're heading into a meeting, stuck in traffic, or just need a moment to reset, this episode offers a simple, science-backed way to reconnect with your breath and body.
A Learning Together Episode
In Episode 7 of Brain Health Besties, we explore what it means to truly “touch base” in a world where connection can feel optional. Nia, Shelby, and Bailey unpack the science behind our brain’s need for healthy relationships, from the Harvard Study of Adult Development to the Social Baseline Theory. Through personal stories and thoughtful questions, they reflect on how intentional connection—no matter how small—can support our well-being. Tune in to consider how you’re staying connected and why it matters more than ever.
In this Be Well Moment follow-up to Episode 7, we slow down and practice what it means to connect—on purpose. Join us for a brief, guided mindfulness exercise designed to help you tune into your relationships, reflect on meaningful connections, and take a small step toward reaching out. It’s a moment to pause, breathe, and remember: connection doesn’t have to be big to be powerful.
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