Ep. 039 – Stress Management: Do Something You Like to Do

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Jason Pyles

Good morning and welcome to Episode 039 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

In Episode 039, Dr. Trayford talks about one easy and fun way to engage your brain. This tip will also ease your stress levels. It may seem basic, but so many aren’t implementing it enough. Dr. Trayford advises us to do something that we enjoy doing. How’s that for homework? Listen to find out how doing something that you like to do can help your brain. Join us!

If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Thanks for listening. Continue reading →

Ep. 035 – Pick Your Battles

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 035 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

In Episode 035, Dr. Trayford gives us a tip that puts our daily struggles in perspective. He reminds us to not only prioritize what we want to do but to prioritize what we don’t want to do. This means carefully choosing what we choose to act on and purposefully setting expectations for ourselves for what we will not act on. This tip makes for a healthier brain and a happier soul!

Ep. 028 – Don’t Forget to Breathe

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 028 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

In Episode 028, Dr. Trayford reminds us of the importance of breathing, even and especially while we are concentrating very hard. Don’t forget to breathe or you’ve already lost the fight! You’ll love today’s show!

Ep. 024 – Take Time to Reply

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 024 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

In Episode 024, Dr. Trayford shares a very practical brain tip that everyone can benefit from. These days things seem to happen instantaneously and this can be a huge stressor for our brain. We often respond in a hurried manner to e-mails or other forms of communication when we should pause for a moment instead. Give yourself time to reflect and respond calmly. Your brain will thank you! You’ll love today’s show!

Ep. 018 – Journaling for Stress Management (The Brain Dump)

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 018 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

In Episode 018, Dr. Trayford gives another brain training tip about sleep. Do you find that you have a hard time falling asleep? The cause of your difficulty sleeping may be that your brain is having a hard time “turning off.” Dr. Trayford recommends keeping a notebook by your bed so that you can write down all the things that are on your mind. This will relieve your brain of the burden of trying to remember them all night and you may find that you have a much easier time falling asleep. Join us for the show!

Ep. 014 – Be Mindful of Your Breathing

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 014 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Every Monday we produce a 30-minute episode. Tuesday through Sunday we produce episodes with five-minute tips. Every episode of the Train Your Brain Podcast features a tip, so you can receive pointers 365 days a year that will help enhance the performance of your brain!

In Episode 014, Dr. Trayford discusses the power of breathing. Meditation is as old as the stars, and it has gotten its 15 minutes of fame lately, but is the average person really taking advantage of this great tool? Dr. Trayford challenges us to make the time – 15 minutes a day – to just breathe! Continue reading →

Ep. 003 – Organize Your Week

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Good morning and welcome to Episode 003 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is one of our shorter, five-minute episodes where we provide a tip for improving your brain function.

The tip for Episode 003 is to organize your week before it starts. Dr. Trayford recommends taking 10 minutes on Sunday night to plan your tasks and schedule for the upcoming week. This practice will put your mind at ease as you begin a new, demanding week. Just imagine how much stress you’ll be able to relieve by taking all your concerns and organizing them on paper, thus reducing the number of items floating around in your head!

Ep. 002 – Breathe – The 1:2 Ratio

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Jason Pyles

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Hi, and welcome to Episode 002 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. This is one of our shorter, five-minute episodes where we provide a tip for improving your brain function.

The tip for Episode 002 is a simple breathing exercise called the 1:2 ratio. This is a basic, foundational breathing exercise for people who are not getting enough oxygen to their brain. The 1:2 ratio dramatically increases oxygen levels to your brain.

The exercise is simple: Breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth, for a 1:2 ratio. For example, take about four seconds to breathe in through the nose, and eight seconds to breathe out through the mouth.

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Category Archives: Stress Management

Ep. 039 – Stress Management: Do Something You Like to Do

Ep. 035 – Pick Your Battles

Ep. 028 – Don’t Forget to Breathe

Ep. 024 – Take Time to Reply

Ep. 018 – Journaling for Stress Management (The Brain Dump)

Ep. 014 – Be Mindful of Your Breathing

Ep. 003 – Organize Your Week

Ep. 002 – Breathe – The 1:2 Ratio