
Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 232 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducation | |||

Are you asking your brain to carry too much information instead of doing the work in front of you?
In this episode, Kristin Graham breaks down why trying so hard to get organized can drain the exact energy you need to complete a task. We look at res... more
Criticism doesn't have to be a social threat, despite how your brain might react in the moment. Kristin Graham unpacks the science behind handling criticism, emphasizing the importance of seeing feedback as information, not instruction. Tune in to un... more
Can doing less actually help you achieve more? Kristin Graham shares insights from neuroscience on how pausing and doing fewer things better can lead to greater productivity and satisfaction. Dive into the science of slow productivity and discover pr... more
Your words can become a powerful gift when the brain's reward centers are activated. In this episode Kristin Graham shares how giving a compliment that's short, specific, and sincere can create a lasting impression. This episode dives into the scienc... more
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I love listening to Kristin’s bit size mental snacks. I have learned how to do SO many things better and I’ve let go of many too.
Fewer Things Better with Kristin Graham is one of those rare shows that delivers exactly what it promises: clarity, calm, and genuinely useful ways to make life feel less overwhelming.
Kristin has a gift — not just for communication (which is her background) but for distilling big, messy, modern-life questions into small, grounded, doable ideas. Each episode feels like a deep breath. She isn’t trying to impress you or give you a 47-step system. She offers simple, thoughtful tools that help you ... more
I love that her message is clear, concise and actionable. We’re all busy and have just a little bit of room in our brain. Kristen gives me just enough info that I can ponder throughout my day.
so freaking awesome the only podcast i’ve ever listened to.
Listening to Kristin makes me feel smarter. It’s on the top of my playlist.
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A brisk, brain-science–based show that delivers concise, actionable productivity and well-being hacks. Episodes consistently blend neuroscience with practical tips to reduce cognitive overload, sharpen focus, and improve daily life, often through bite-sized experiments, boundary setting, and habit formation. Notable is the host's emphasis on personalization (sleep, routines, social connection) and her willingness to translate academic ideas into doable actions, making the content accessible to busy professionals seeking tangible gains without homework. Unique strengths include the snackable format and a clear focus on mental energy management in a noisy digital world, with a strong emphasis on practical neuroscience for everyday life.
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