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The Hardy Brain

Dr. David Hardy
Leadership
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Toxic Bosses
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Brain Health
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Narcolepsy
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Workplace Productivity
Brainwave Entrainment
Perimenopause
Education
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The show that takes athletic introverted entrepreneurs and leaders and transforms them into ironclad brain performers.

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A confused story = a stressed brain. 🧠

You keep telling the same story. Trudging along. Frustrated. Because deep down, you don't know exactly who you're for — or why they'd pick you. That fog isn't just a marketing problem. It's a health problem. I... more

🧠 Your Brain Was NOT Designed for This Century

Dr. Patrick Porter (@drpatrickporter) is back on The Hardy Brain with a bombshell: your nervous system is the real control center — not chemicals, not pills. 🔬 What you'll learn in this episode:

💡 Y... more

What if the negative voice in your head was just an overeager personal assistant who desperately needs better instructions?

In this episode, confidence expert, President of the Canadian Association for Professional Speakers, and 18-time author Natha... more

From Nat Geo and the White House to losing an 8-figure empire overnight—@Scott Proposki’s story is the ultimate masterclass in resilience and high-stakes pivots. We’re breaking down how to turn a creative passion into a systemized powerhouse:

🐰 The... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Patrick Porter
Brain researcher, author of Brain Fitness Blueprint
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Episode: Brainwave entrainment isn’t “woo-woo” anymore- Dr. Patrick Porter
Nathalie Paladom-Thomas
President of the Canadian Association for Professional Speakers; author and confidence expert
Canadian Association for Professional Speakers
Episode: Evict the "Bad Neighbor" in Your Head: The Neuro-Science of Unstoppable Confidence — Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas
Scott Proposki
Former National Geographic photographer and White House event photographer; author and mentor
Photography Educator/Author
Episode: From White House Photographer to Rebuilding After COVID - Scott Proposki
Charles Achampong
Keynote speaker, best-selling author
Speaker and author
Episode: Why You Need a "Midlife Clarifier" to Escape the Hamster Wheel - Charles Achampong
Claudia Winkler
Professional organizer, speaker, storyteller
WOW Organized
Episode: The Closet That Held Trauma, Grief, and 8 Pieces of Paper That Changed Everything — Claudia Winkler
Hannah Conkey
Neurotech strategist, founder and CEO of MindPilot
MindPilot
Episode: Your Office Is Quietly Killing Your Brain – Hannah Conkey
Tyler Hayden
High-energy speaker, team builder, and storyteller
Independent consultant / speaker
Episode: "I'm So Dysregulated That I Made a Career Out of It" — Tyler Hayden
Kristijonas Vasiliauskas
Co-founder of Brain Club, EdTech Pro
Brain Club
Episode: 11,000 Kids Chose Robots Over Basketball. Here's Why" — Kristijonas Vasiliauskas
Chad Littlefield
Host of The Connector Summit, creator of We Connect Cards, facilitator
WeAndMe (weand.me)
Episode: Most Meetings Have Less Brain Activity Than Someone Who’s Asleep - Chad Littlefield

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Dr. David Hardy
Host of The Hardy Brain

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Humble and succinct

    David is a great host who holds space for his guests and brings genuine curiosity to their ideas. He has a number of interesting guests that provide a ton of different perspectives on transformation, growth, life, and what it is to be a human during these challenging times. Definitely worth a listen!

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    A Quiney
    Canada2 years ago

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Positive, thoughtful host with a curious, empathetic style.
Content blends neuroscience, performance, and personal development effectively.
Guests consistently deliver practical insights and inspiring personal stories.

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Evict the "Bad Neighbor" in Your Head: The Neuro-Science of Unstoppable Confidence — Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas
Q: What are common mental blocks you see and how do you address them?
Limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and trauma-like responses; we identify which of the three are at play and then apply practical neuroscience-based methods to rewrite the internal story and create new neural pathways.
Evict the "Bad Neighbor" in Your Head: The Neuro-Science of Unstoppable Confidence — Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas
Q: How do you help high-pressure professionals stay confident when everything feels out of control?
By teaching them to recognize and reframe the internal narratives, use a two-step personal-assistant technique (repeat in the past, then use progressive statements), and implement the D-O-S-E approach to generate short- and longer-term feel-good chemicals that sustain performance.
Why You Need a "Midlife Clarifier" to Escape the Hamster Wheel - Charles Achampong
Q: Now, you mentioned for professionals pausing as a continuum beyond sabbaticals—how can someone start incorporating pragmatic pauses into their regular day?
Start with small, repeatable practices that don't require long breaks: brief breathing pauses, stepping outside for two minutes, or a 30-minute walk to discuss ideas with someone you trust before deciding. These create mental space, reduce impulsive decisions, and steadily improve performance.
From Mines to Meetings: How Linda Jarnhamn Is Redefining Brain Health at Work
Q: How does Flow to Thrive differ from typical productivity approaches?
The approach goes to the core of brain function, focusing on underlying drivers and the 55-factor model (with 44 factors plus 13 outcomes) to create actionable, systemic changes rather than chasing latest trends.
From Mines to Meetings: How Linda Jarnhamn Is Redefining Brain Health at Work
Q: What needs to become a conversation in every business regarding brain health?
Linda explains that brain health must shift from being a niche wellness topic to a core business imperative, with leaders prioritizing intrinsic drivers and enabling environments that support cognitive performance and sustainable energy management.

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What is The Hardy Brain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show frequently explores brain performance, resilience, and high-performance leadership through conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, researchers, and practitioners in neuroscience-informed fields. Topics span brain optimization, education tech, performance psychology, time perception, and real-world applications of neurotechnology and biohacking for personal and professional growth. Notable strengths include a clear focus on practical strategies, engaging host curiosity, and guests who embody transformation, endurance, and leadership under pressure. Listeners who want actionable insights for improving cognitive performance, decision-making under stress, and scalable mindset shifts should find it compelling; the format often blend... more

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1. Dr. Patrick Porter
2. Nathalie Paladom-Thomas
3. Scott Proposki
4. Charles Achampong
5. Claudia Winkler
6. Hannah Conkey
7. Tyler Hayden
8. Kristijonas Vasiliauskas

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