Podcast
Fewer Things Better
Hosted by Kristin Graham · EN
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.
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Ep. 213 - Resizing Relationships: The Unsubscribe Button You’re Allowed to Use
1w ago00:08:09Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! Some relationships don’t explode. They slowly expand until they start taking up more emotional space than they should. In this episode of Fewer Things Better, we’re talking about the quiet skill of resizing relationships, setting healthier boundaries, and recognizing when connection starts to feel more like obligation. Because protecting your peace isn’t selfish. It’s smart nervous system management.
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Ep. 212 - Your Nervous System: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Actually Helps
2w ago00:10:19Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! Feeling overstimulated doesn’t mean your brain is failing — it may just mean your nervous system has been working overtime. In this episode, we break down the science behind stress, regulation, and recovery in a way that’s practical, calming, and actually useful. Learn why modern life keeps your system on high alert, plus simple research-backed ways to create more calm, clarity, and balance in a constantly connected world. Show Notes: Ep. 163 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939447/episodes/17331430-ep-163-ftb-summer-series-gut-check-your-second-brain-your-belly.mp3?download=true
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Ep. 211 - Your Brain Needs a Recess
3w ago00:05:04Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away. In this episode, we explore why your brain craves novelty, how routine can quietly fuel overload, and the surprising power of small interruptions to help you think more clearly again. From vacations to tiny everyday shifts, this episode is a reminder that rest isn’t something you earn after burnout — it’s part of how your brain works best.
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Ep. 210 - Why “Good Enough” Feels So Hard (And Why You Need It)
May 800:07:06Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! Somewhere along the way, many of us started treating every task like it needed a gold medal effort. In this episode, we’re exploring the hidden mental cost of over-polishing our lives — and why constantly optimizing everything can quietly drain our energy, time, and joy. From everyday shortcuts to lowering the pressure we put on ourselves, this is a conversation about making space for progress, presence, and a little more breathing room in your brain.
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Ep. 209 - No Thanks: A Simple Template for Saying No
May 100:07:07Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! If saying no feels harder than it should, you’re not alone—and there’s a reason for it. This episode unpacks what’s happening in your brain when you hesitate, and how to move forward with responses that are clear, respectful, and complete. You’ll get simple, real-life examples you can actually use—whether it’s a social invite, a work request, or something already on your plate. Think fewer words, less second-guessing, and more room for the right yes.
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Ep. 208 - How to Stop Doing Everything Yourself: Free Your Brain & Your Time
Apr 2400:08:17Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! When your brain becomes the default “doer,” everything starts to feel like yours to carry. In this episode, we unpack the science behind that habit—and why “I’ll just do it” isn’t a strategy, it’s automaticity. Learn three practical ways to create more space: notice what you’ve been automatically claiming, start redistributing responsibility (to people or tools), and get more comfortable letting things be done without your input. Because the goal isn’t to carry it all—it’s to stop being the hub.
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Ep. 207 - Where Clutter Collects: A Reset for Space, Time, and Attention
Apr 1700:13:29Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you!Sometimes it’s not the big projects that slow us down, it’s the little things we’ve stopped noticing. The items that linger a bit too long, the spaces we pass by without a second thought, the commitments that quietly stay on the calendar. This episode walks through everyday areas that tend to fill up over time and offers a simple, low-effort way to reset them. Get tips on how to clear space, lighten your mental load, and make room for what actually matters.
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Ep. 206 - Why You Overthink Decisions (What Your Brain Is Actually Doing)
Apr 1000:08:38Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you! Why do small decisions sometimes feel bigger than they are? In this episode, we explore why your brain turns simple choices into mental marathons—imagining outcomes, predicting problems, and over complicating what’s actually in front of you. Learn how to quiet the mental noise and make decisions with more clarity and less emotional weight.
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Ep. 205 - Open Loops: Why Your Brain Keeps Reminding You (And How to Quiet It)
Apr 300:09:05Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you!Why does your brain keep reminding you about unfinished tasks—especially when you’re trying to rest or focus? In this episode, we explore why your brain holds onto what feels incomplete and how to reduce mental overload with simple, practical strategies. Unfinished tasks don’t just sit quietly—they stay active in your mind. Learn how to organize your thoughts, take clearer next steps, and finally create space for focus again.Show Notes:Ridiculously Small Steps Episode 33 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939447/episodes/11798902-ep-33-ridiculously-small-steps-how-consistency-kickstarts-the-brain.mp3?download=trueThe 2 Minute Rule Episode 126 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1939447/episodes/15824376-ep-126-time-management-the-2-minute-rule-in-2-minutes.mp3?download=true
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Ep. 204 - Good Company: Why It Boosts Your Brain
Mar 2700:06:47Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you!Your brain knows the difference between connection and consumption. This episode breaks down the science behind why time with people can feel both draining and energizing...and why we often get it wrong. Learn how small, meaningful interactions can re-energize your brain and help you feel more like yourself again. A simple nudge to choose connection that actually nourishes.
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