Brain bias: why your brain fights the future & how to win back control

Is this the year you rewire your brain for success? 🧠 

Super Insider is back! We’re kicking things off with neuroscientist Dr Hayley North, to unpack why our brain fights our long‑term goals and how to take back control.   

 

Dr Hayley North explains that it all starts with self-belief and our brain does have the capacity to change - no matter how old you are.  

 

Listen to find out the science-backed strategies to make 2026 your best year yet and set yourself up for a dream retirement.  

 

Tune in to learn: 

01:55 – Self-belief and why it’s so important 

05:00 – How to set realistic goals  

08:34 - How to train your brain to see your future self  

12:53 – Dopamine and how we can use it to our advantage  

19:45 – How to reach your superannuation goals in 2026 

21:45 – Rewards and how they can keep you motivated 

23:58 – How Anne plans to stick to her new year’s resolution 

 

Explore helpful tools and resources on our website: https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/  

 

Learn more about Dr Hayley North on her website: Understand Your Brain | Workplace Mental Health | Australia 

 

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CREDITS      

Anne Fuchs – Host & Executive General Manager of Advocacy and Impact, ART 

Dr Hayley North – Neuroscientist and Founder, Understand Your Brain 

 

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