Join Dr. Daniel Amen, renowned psychiatrist, as he shares daily practices to enhance brain health and prevent decline. Memory guru Jim Kwik dishes out tips on boosting reading and focus, while neuroscientist Dr. Adam Gazzaley introduces Endeavor RX, a game that improves attention in children and adults alike. Dr. Patrick Porter unveils BrainTap technology, combining guided meditation and light therapy for cognitive enhancement. Together, they explore the intersection of brain health, mindfulness, and innovative tools to amplify cognitive function.

How do you focus a distracted mind? Attention and focus come up a lot in the Kwik Brain community. In the world of dings and pings, staying on task can become increasingly difficult, especially when your to-do list is a mile long. But attention exists to help you not only survive, but to thrive—if it’s trained. To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. on our show today. Dr. Gazzaley is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at UCSF. He’s the founder of Neuroscape, host of a national PBS show, and the co-author of The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World. It’s impossible to put all of your focus everywhere at the same time. That’s simply not how the brain works. But being able to ignore certain stimuli isn’t a process that comes naturally. You have to learn how to direct where your attention goes. If you’ve been struggling with how to concentrate, focus, and minimize distractions in your daily life, this episode is for you. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I give you step-by-step guides using the accelerated learning model to help you get more done and achieve your goals. Visit http://kwikbrain.com/productivity to join me today.***See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a neurology professor, discusses the impact of technology on attention span and cognition. He shares details about a video game treatment for ADHD, the importance of disconnecting from technology, and how single-tasking improves flow state. They also explore the role of thoughts and emotions in health, limitations of drug targeting in the brain, and the power of experiential medicine.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a trailblazer in brain optimization and digital medicine, shares his insights on the intersection of technology and mental health. He discusses groundbreaking video games designed to enhance cognitive function, emphasizing long-term benefits for older adults. The conversation dives into advancements in psychedelic research, exploring their potential in therapeutic practices and neuroplasticity. Gazzaley also highlights the importance of calculated risk-taking for innovation, paving the way for a new era in mental health and neuroscience.

I've had Adam Gazzaley on the show before. He's an incredibly blended human who is a neuroscientist, speaker, entrepreneur, photographer, author, he's even an inventor. He's revolutionizing how we use technology for brain optimization. His work is paving the way forward when it comes to using technology to improve and retrain how we use our brains. This includes treating ADHD and other mental health and cognitive impairments. Adam has a creative industrious side that works with his academic side. He's an MD PhD., and a full-time professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His research lab at the university is the Neuroscape center. This is where his groundbreaking work takes place. The center engages in technology creation and scientific research to better assess and optimize the brain function of healthy and impaired people. The work they do is at the intersection of technology and neuroscience. This is how it goes beyond the lab into people's lives. Adam is an entrepreneur and moves with his pursuits. He's co-founder, board member, and science advisor for a company called Akili. In this episode, we’ll hear more about what the company is doing but think of prescribed video games as medicine! Akili is using technology to help people with cognitive impairment and to change the way medicine is designed and delivered. In today’s episode we’re talking about: 11:50 - Thinking Beyond the Pill for Attention Deficit 24:26 - Changing the Paradigm of Medicine 28:12 - How Attention Impacts our Experience 32:17 - Ancient Brains in a High Tech World 55:13 - Doing The Work Between Our Ears Enjoy!