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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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Decision Fatigue? Try This Simple Step
3d ago00:04:59Tap to summarizeWhat would you do with an extra hour in your day if you could buy it?Decision fatigue is a common struggle linked to brain chemistry, not personal failure.We make about 30,000 decisions daily, leading to mental exhaustion.Anticipation of tasks often causes more stress than the tasks themselves.The concept of "Lego pieces" helps break down overwhelming tasks into manageable actions.Progress in small steps signals to the brain that you are not stuck.Subscribe, leave a review, and share Fewer Things Better with someone who needs a brain snack today.Small upgrades mentioned in this episode can be found in the Fewer Things Better Amazon Storefront. Affiliate links may be included — I only share things I actually use and recommend.
Transcribe →Revenge Bedtime Costs More Than Sleep
2w ago00:05:19Tap to summarizeHow much sleep did you get last night, the real number between sheets, not just bedtime? Two nights of less-than-six-hours can leave you sluggish for up to six days. Even staying up an extra hour affects your brain’s night shift, which sorts data crucial for memory and empathy. Skip the gadgets; protect that 30-minute pre-sleep window like it’s your most important meeting. Revenge bedtime procrastination may feel rewarding, but it's not. A ‘boring’ bedtime could be your secret weapon for a sharper tomorrow. Listen now and give yourself permission to do fewer things better. Subscribe, leave a review, and share Fewer Things Better with someone who needs a brain snack today.Small upgrades mentioned in this episode can be found in the Fewer Things Better Amazon Storefront. Affiliate links may be included — I only share things I actually use and recommend.
Transcribe →The Productivity Trap You Don't Notice
2w ago00:04:20Tap to summarizeAre you changing what needs fixing or just working around it? Sometimes the fastest way forward is to address what's been holding you back. In this episode of Fewer Things Better, Kristin Graham breaks down how small fixes can lead to big improvements in your daily life. She shares relatable stories and encourages you to identify and tackle your own workarounds, whether they involve outdated tech, longstanding habits, or personal commitments. You'll leave with practical insights on how to upgrade your mindset and approach tasks more effectively. Subscribe, leave a review, and share Fewer Things Better with someone who needs a brain snack today.Small upgrades mentioned in this episode can be found in the Fewer Things Better Amazon Storefront. Affiliate links may be included — I only share things I actually use and recommend.
Transcribe →Ep. 218 - Why You Keep Losing Money Without Spending a Dime
4w ago00:05:02Tap to summarizeWhat if the money you're losing isn't from bad spending decisions — it's from things you stopped noticing? In this episode of Fewer Things Better, Kristin shares a surprisingly relatable confession about paying the same bill twice, and unpacks why the most diligent, productive people among us are often the most vulnerable to this kind of money drift. A neuroscience-backed, judgment-free look at attention, autopilot, and the ridiculously small system that might just put money back in your pocket — no budgeting overhaul required.We'd love to hear from you!
Transcribe →Ep. 217 - How to Sleep Better: Your Body Has Clues
Jun 2400:05:31Tap to summarizeYou have tried the routine. You saved the Instagram post. You bought the thing. So why are you still staring at the ceiling at midnight?What if the problem is not your willpower or your bedtime — but the fact that you have been borrowing somebody else's sleep setup?In this episode of Fewer Things Better, Kristin digs into the biology of sleep through the lens of your five senses. It turns out your body has been dropping clues all along about what it actually needs to rest — and most of us have been too busy chasing the perfect product to notice them. From the way a glowing clock can send your brain into math-spiral mode to the science of temperature regulation, this episode reframes sleep as something you customize, not something you optimize by following someone else's playbook.Less gadget-chasing. More sense-following. Better sleep.We'd love to hear from you!
Transcribe →Ep. 216 - What Your Scars Know That Your Brain Keeps Forgetting
Jun 1700:02:55Tap to summarizeWhat if the most interesting part of your story isn't the wound — it's the healing?In this episode of Fewer Things Better, Kristin gets personal about a new scar from a skin cancer removal and the surprisingly deep rabbit hole it opened up. Because if you've lived any amount of life, you've collected a few scars along the way — some visible, some not. And every single one tells two stories: where it came from, and how you healed.The brain science takeaway is simple but quietly powerful — a scar is not the same thing as the injury. A scar is what remains after healing has already happened. And sometimes the thing keeping us stuck isn't the original wound — it's the habit of returning to it.This week's question worth sitting with: what wounds are you still touching?We'd love to hear from you!
Transcribe →Ep.215 - Why I Changed My Podcast After 200 Episodes
Jun 1200:04:17Tap to summarizeAfter 200+ episodes, I’m making some exciting changes to the podcast — and honestly, change is still not exactly my love language. In this episode, I’m sharing why shorter “brain snack” episodes are coming, the move to YouTube, and what neuroscience teaches us about novelty, growth, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Same mission, just a new season of learning, adapting, and doing fewer things better.
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Ep. 214 - Why Music Helps You Get Things Done
Jun 600:05:04Tap to summarizeWe'd love to hear from you!Your brain might be more motivated by a three-minute karaoke session than another productivity hack. In this episode of Fewer Things Better, we will explore why music can be such a powerful mental reset — and how pairing one favorite song with one small task can help create momentum, reduce overwhelm, and make it easier to get started. A lighthearted, neuroscience-backed approach to productivity that feels a lot more human.
Transcribe →Ep. 214 - Why Music Helps you get Things Done
Jun 500:05:04Tap to summarizeYour brain might be more motivated by a three-minute karaoke session than another productivity hack. In this episode of Fewer Things Better, we will explore why music can be such a powerful mental reset — and how pairing one favorite song with one small task can help create momentum, reduce overwhelm, and make it easier to get started. A lighthearted, neuroscience-backed approach to productivity that feels a lot more human.
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Ep. 213 - Resizing Relationships: The Unsubscribe Button You’re Allowed to Use
May 2900:08:09Tap 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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