Brain Bloom - Fertilizer For Your Study Skills
Brain Bloom provides tools to help students excel in their studies. The podcast covers study skills, mindfulness practices, test-taking strategies, memory tips, brain waves for studying, and holistic student practices. It aims to enhance the student experience through practical advice and techniques.
Episodes
Professor Secrets: The Faculty Lounge Guide to College Success
Ever wonder what professors discuss behind closed doors? Welcome to the first installment of the "Faculty Lounge" series. If you’re a new student or just starting a new semester, there are certain things to know before going to college that aren’t in the handbook. One of the biggest secrets to success isn't about how smart you are—it’s about how to be organized and productive from day one. In thi
The "College Readiness" Myth: Why Your Brain Isn't Ready For Day One
High school honors students often struggle in their first semester because they are operating on a "High School OS" that isn't built for radical autonomy. In this video, we're dismantling passive habits to build the mental infrastructure you need to thrive. 📥 FREE Time Management Guide for Students: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies 🎓 Join the Student Success Class: https://stud
The Academic Athlete Model - Training Your Brain For High Stakes Exam Endurance
Stop Studying for Speed. Start Training for Endurance. Most students fail high-stakes exams not because they don't know the material, but because their brain hits a "wall" at the 3-hour mark. If you've ever felt your focus shatter during a finals marathon, you don't have a lack of intelligence—you have a lack of stamina. In this video, I’m breaking down the Academic Athlete Training Plan. We’re
Stop Summer Brain Drain: My Strategic Reset For Final Exams
Summer session finals are approaching! Here's a quick guide to prepare for finals and focus on the most important materials to get a good grade! Don't forget self-care as you navigate this last but very important piece of the summer term. I've created a breathwork and meditation class to help you relax and focus. You can find it here: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/
Summer Student Survival
Are you struggling to keep up with summer classes while everyone else is on vacation? In this video, we’re diving into the ultimate Summer Student’s Guide to Avoiding Burnout. Many students fall into the "Ghosting" trap—missing deadlines because they don’t have a clear boundary between school and rest. Today, I’m showing you my professional "Clock In, Clock Out" system designed specifically for s
Why AI Can Give Answers But Only Study Habits Give Grades
AI is a word calculator - it just gives you phrases without meaning! Learn how to harness the (considerable) power of AI without compromising your learning. Take the reins and lead your own educational journey. I will teach you how to use these tools but keep your integrity and get better grades than you imagined! My free time management guide https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-stud
AI Study Tools That Work
I am sharing some great AI tools that help to empower students to really do well. These can help motivate you and make the most of your study efforts. These AI tools are so much better than just using your favourite AI to write your essays for you - a strategy that often backfires. Rise to the head of the class with these excellent study assistants! To get my free time management guide chec
The "I Googled It" Trap: The Reality Of Self-Teaching
Why does getting a degree still matter in the era of infinite free information? Let's examine how an education still gives a significant competitive edge even when you can search for all kinds of things on the internet. Check out my tutorial series for student success https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting #educationmatters #criticalthinking #aiforeducation #st
The Ultimate Key To Best AI Use For Students
Learn how to get the most from AI as a student. Have a positive impact on your grade and increase study efficiency. For my free time management guide click here https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies Check out my tutorial series for student success https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting #effectivelearning #aiforeducation #studentsuccess #studyac
Reset And Refresh For Summer
At the end of the term is a great time to do a reset and declutter session. Get ready for your next chapter whether it is another school term or a new job or just a well-deserved break. A clear physical and mental space is the best way to get started. For my free time management guide go to https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies For my online class that includes study skills alon
Be An Academic Superhero - Make Your Own Study Guide
Don't crash out when your faculty does not provide a study guide! You'll never be stuck again when you now how to make your own! Even better - the process of making it will help you learn the material! Be sure to get my free time management guide here: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies Check out the online class I made for student success. It combines the traditional study
Student Motivation - Find Your Why
Your why is the reason that you are going to school. This is what gets you up each day and makes you study when you don't feel like it. Identifying it is a powerful way to stay motivated and do your best in school. 0:00 - Introduction: What does "Finding Your Why" really mean? 1:29 - Internal vs. External Motivation 1:52 - The Role of Curiosity in Motivation 2:21 - Thinking About Your Contribut
Building A Second Brain For School
This video discusses the value of duplicating and outsourcing your brain to create a "second brain" to use for school. This concept was originally developed by Tiago Forte and I've mentioned pieces and parts of the idea in previous videos. Be sure to get my free time management guide: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies To check out my online class integrating study skills wi
Productive Imperfection - Avoiding Procrastination
Stop planning everything and just go out and DO something! Learn how to avoid procrastination paralysis so you can achieve academic excellence! To get my free time management guide go to: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies My online class integrating study skills with mindfulness practices and environmental management: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses
Student Motivation For Online Class Success
Great tips for student motivation and organizational strategies for those in online classes. For more help with Time Management be sure to get my free time management resource here: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies For my online class for study success integrating study skills, time management along with mindfulness practices go to: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.co
Student Motivation and Preparation for Finals
The long-anticipated Final Exam Week! How to get motivated for studying and support your brain as you go through the toughest week of the term! Make sure you get your free time management guide here: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies Also check out my online class where I integrate study skills, environmental management and mindfulness practices to support your academic su
Using Vision Boards To Reach Your Goals
Vision boards help you put the Law Of Attraction to work to help you meet your goals. You can make digital or tangible vision boards. I go over how to make them and use them to create your most successful experience!
Goalsetting Like A Pro - Achieve Student Success
This video covers goals versus aspirations and different goal setting models. Goal setting is important for academic and business success. To get my free time management guide click here: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies For a holistic guide to student success covering study skills, environmental mangement as well as mindfulness practices check out my online class https://st
How To Find More Free Time - Become An Elite Time Management Master!
Learn how to manage your time so that you can be more efficient. You can also find more free time to do things that you enjoy. Click here to access my free time management guide! https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies 00:00 - Introduction to Time Management 00:15 - Being Honest with Your Schedule 00:52 - The 2-Hour Study Rule 01:12 - Treating School Like a Job vs. Entrepreneursh
Round 2 - Avoiding more traps and pitfalls in pursuit of academic success
More mistakes I've seen students make that can impact their grades. How to avoid problems in your classes. For more tips on student success check out my online class https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Skillfully Evading Traps and Pitfalls in Pursuit of Academic Excellence
Some common mistakes made by students and how to avoid them in order to do your best work. For more information about how to be a successful student check out my online class that integrates study skills and mindfulness techniques. https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Defeat The Vicious Test Monster
Tips for test taking success! How to prepare for various types of tests. For more help with study skills, test taking and mindfulness exercises for academic success check out my online class: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Active Learning - Exercising Your Brain For Study Success
Active learning is very important because it's difficult to learn just from sitting in lecture. Tips for how you can be engaged and get that new material into your brain! For more tips check out my online class https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Brain Waves - Surfing For Your Study Advantage
We discuss the concept of brain waves and how different waveforms are suited to different tasks. We also talk about how to support those waveforms for the different student tasks such as studying and sleeping. Study with Gamma waves and Alzheimer's disease https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/08/09/1026207499/new-treatments-look-for-ways-to-protect-the-brain-from-alzheimers Study Skills
Memory Palaces And Other Brilliant Constructs To Help With Studying
Good tips for improving memory. I include also some study tips. For more information on study skills including research on brain waves and mindfulness check out my class: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Don't Fear The Browser That Locks Down!
Tips for successfully using the lockdown browser with various monitoring programs. Help for online students. For more helpful study tips and student minfdulness practices check out my class : https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
How We Learn
This is an exploration of various learning methods and how they work. We talk about metacognition and learning styles as well as how to integrate AI into preparing study tools.My class "Studenting With Flair" that includes mindfulness practices along with environmental management and study skills may be found here: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Welcome to College - Don't Freak out!
A Quick Start Guide for a successful experience. This can help whether you are in your first term or trying a reset after having challenges in previous terms! To get my free time management guide check here: https://thewholespine.aweb.page/master-your-studies My Class about student success including study skills, meditation, memory tips and more can be found at: https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkif
Preparing for Midterms
Tips on preparing for midterms. Study ideas and how to use the online testing platforms.For more useful tips for academic success check out my online classhttps://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Meditation For Focus and Productivity
Meditation is a great tool to help you de-stress and refocus on your studies. This meditation will help you improve your focus and get ready to study and concentrate. For more good tools for academic success check out my online class https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
Ready, Set, Go! Starting the term off right!
This is a roadmap of tasks to complete for a great start of the term. Don't waste time - you don't want to have to catch up after having a bad testing experience. Here is the link to my online class that integrates mindfulness strategies with more traditional study skills and time management techniques. https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
The Profitable Care And Feeding of Bots - AI In Education
A brief overview of AI and training. Some ideas about how to integrate AI into studying and learning and some cautions about generative AI. For some great tools for academic success check out my online class https://studyaces-site-cf94.thinkific.com/products/courses/studenting
