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Holiday Brain Fog: Why You Can’t Think Straight This Season
Feeling mentally overloaded during the holiday season? You’re not alone — and it’s not just stress, schedules, or endless to-do lists. Neuroscience shows that “holiday brain” is actually your glial cells working overtime to manage cognitive load, clear mental clutter, and keep your neural pathways running smoothly.
Dec 43 min read


How Holiday Music Makes Us Spend More
Holiday music isn’t just festive background noise—it’s a strategic brain hack. From dopamine-boosting melodies to mood-shaping rhythms, those familiar songs are designed to nudge your emotions, your pace, and even your spending.
Dec 23 min read


The Science Behind Sunday Anxiety
Learn the neuroscience behind Sunday anxiety and discover three science-backed brain hacks—dopamine resets, affect labeling, and vagus nerve breathing—to calm your mind and start Monday with confidence.
Nov 303 min read


The Peak-End Effect: The Brain Bias That Decides What You Remember
Ever wondered why your brain exaggerates certain moments… and forgets the rest? In this video, we break down the Peak-End Effect — one of the most powerful cognitive biases shaping how you remember experiences, restaurants, vacations, relationships, customer service moments, and even your daily routines.
Nov 242 min read


How Cognitive Bias Changes the Brain
Why your brain is lying to you: learn how cognitive bias and survival wiring distort perception, shape decisions, and influence behavior—and how brain science can help you think better.
Nov 104 min read


Master Manipulation: 6 Dark Psychological Tactics (and How to Protect Yourself)
Learn how to recognize and defend against six dark psychology tactics—gaslighting, love bombing, breadcrumbing, triangulation, silent treatment, and projection. Backed by neuroscience and real-world examples, this guide helps you understand manipulation so you can protect your peace.
Nov 104 min read


Holiday Earworms: Why You Can't Get That Song Out of Your Head
Certain songs are "stickier" than others. Scientists have a word for songs you just can't get out of your head and how to conquer them.
Nov 13 min read


The Science of Memory: Why we forget and how to fix it
Ever forget someone’s name right after they tell you? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. Forgetting isn’t a flaw; it’s a feature of the brain’s design.
Oct 244 min read


The Science of Waiting—and How Smart Brands Turn It Into Loyalty
Discover the neuroscience of waiting and how top brands use psychology to turn guest impatience into loyalty, trust, and better experiences.
Oct 63 min read


The Psychology of Logos: Why Smiles Sell
Discover the science behind the smile effect in logos like Amazon’s arrow and Nike’s swoosh. Learn how curved shapes trigger the brain’s reward system, build trust, spark loyalty, and shape guest experiences through neuroscience, psychology, and hospitality insights.
Oct 32 min read


Activate the Vagus Nerve: 60 Seconds to Boost the Brain
Discover how the vagus nerve helps you relax, think clearer, and perform better. Simple, neuroscience-based habits for stress relief and mental clarity.
Oct 12 min read


The Power of Visualization
There is solid scientific evidence that we can actually rewire the brain with the power of visualizing our success.
Sep 274 min read


Taylor Swift's 3-Pen Brain Hack
Taylor Swift’s “three-pen trick” shows the brain science of rituals. Discover how context-dependent memory boosts focus, creativity, and performance.
Sep 63 min read


Power Up with a Morning Brain Ritual
Start your day the brain-smart way. Neuroscience shows that simple habits—like gratitude journaling, mindful movement, hydration, and positive self-talk—prime your brain’s chemistry for focus, energy, and resilience. Break free from the vicious cycle of stress and create a virtuous cycle of clarity, motivation, and momentum.
Sep 23 min read


Prevent Cognitive Decline with 3 Simple Habits
It's normal to forget things now and again. But cognitive decline is real. The good news is we can prevent it with simple lifestyle changes
Sep 14 min read


The Sunk Cost Trap: How Your Brain Keeps You Stuck in Bad Decisions
Why do we stick with failing projects, investments, and relationships? Explore the neuroscience behind the sunk cost fallacy—and how to break free from it.
Aug 303 min read


Hospitality Vibes: The Science of Emotional Contagion and Guest Experience
Discover how emotional contagion shapes the guest experience in restaurants. Learn the neuroscience of vibe, mirror neurons, and emotional mise en place—and how simple rituals like pre-shift pep talks, energy resets, and celebrating micro-wins transform service teams into five-star experiences.
Aug 13 min read


Brain Science of Emojis: Marketing Strategies and Brand Benefits
Discover the surprising brain science behind emojis and how restaurants can use them to boost guest engagement, emotional connection, and brand loyalty. Perfect for World Emoji Day or any day you want to serve smarter.
Jul 143 min read


Left on Read IRL? Why We Hate Being Ignored
Discover the neuroscience behind acknowledgment and why being ignored triggers stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction. This blog explores how simple human cues—like eye contact and a friendly greeting—can boost trust, connection, and customer experience across every industry. Whether you're in leadership, customer service, or team management, acknowledgment is the underrated superpower your brain (and your people) need.
Jul 92 min read


Building Resilience: Brain-Based Strategies for a world on Fire
Discover why the 2020s are being called the Decade of Resilience. Learn the neuroscience behind stress, adaptability, and emotional strength—and how to train your brain to bounce back from adversity. Backed by behavioral science, explore resilience, neuroplasticity, and mental fitness for leaders, teams, and individuals navigating uncertainty.
Jul 73 min read

