Fewer Things Better
Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.
Podcasting since 2022 • 182 episodes
Fewer Things Better
Latest Episodes
Ep. 182 - The Psychology of Time: Why You’re Always Early (or Always Late)
Why are some people often early while others are usually late? In this episode, we explore what your time habits reveal about your brain and the deeper relationship with time — why it always seems to slip away, why we never feel fully caught up...
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Ep. 181 - In Good Company: The Science of Solitude
Your brain loves patterns — but it also thrives on novelty and space to reset. In this episode, we unpack how time alone or stepping into a new environment can shift your perspective, restore focus, and rewire your thinking. In this episo...
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Ep. 180 - Why Messy Is the Best Medicine for Perfectionism and Procrastination
You only do something for the first time once. Every expert was once a beginner who was willing to step into the unknown and learn through the messy middle. In this episode, we’re talking about why waiting for “perfect” only keeps us stuck and ...
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Ep. 179 - The Productivity Countdown: 7 Trusted Tips for Focus & Habits
Struggling to stay focused or stick with your habits? In this episode, I’m bringing back 7 of the most trusted lessons from past conversations. They’re simple, steady shifts you can return to when you feel distracted, scattered, or off co...
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Ep. 178 - Sorry Not Sorry: The Brain Science of Apologizing Too Much
Why do we say “sorry” so often — even when there’s nothing to apologize for? In this episode, we dig into the psychology, neuroscience, and social conditioning behind our habit of over-apologizing. From the “likability penalty” to the way our b...
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