I’m a cognitive neuroscientist by training and someone who believes that when you take care of your brain, you change everything.

I share scientific insights that are practical, relatable, and delivered in quick, five-minute reads (no fluff here).

The 30-second version

I’m obsessed with brain health and wellness.

I’ve spent over a decade researching how to improve cognitive performance and have worked with thousands of people through trainings, research studies, and speaking engagements.

My goal with Better Brain is to give you simple ways to be proactive about your brain health and cognitive longevity.

My Mission

We have meal plans and workout plans, but somehow… no brain plan?
(And yet, your brain runs the show. Makes you think, right?)

We are living in an incredible era where we know more about the brain than ever before. But between information overload, scientific jargon, and occasional misinformation, it's hard to know what to trust.

That’s where I come in: I make science clear, actionable, and dare I say fun.

My newsletters distill neuroscience to help you:

  • Think more clearly and creatively

  • Reduce stress and regulate emotions

  • Sleep better and increase mental energy

  • Remember what you walked into the room for (and where you put your keys)

  • Stay calm and clear-headed under pressure

  • Build brain healthy habits so you can enjoy a better life

Sign up now — your brain (and your future self) will thank you.

Your brain runs everything - your focus, your mood, your decisions, your life.

It’s your most important asset.

You either invest in it now or pay for it later.

An $80/year subscription is a small investment in taking better care of the thing that takes care of you.

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Your support allows me to pour hours into research and writing each week — work that truly lights me up.

Whatever you’re able to give helps me bring you more science-backed insights and practical tools for brain health and well-being.

I’m honored to be a Substack bestseller with over 174,000 readers who love Better Brain!


Put a mic in my hand, and I'll probably start talking about neuroplasticity

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