Best of Your Brain Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/best-of-your-brain Discover the exciting latest breakthroughs in brain science that can unlock your full potential. This engaging journey is packed with clear explanations and practical, actionable tips that can truly transform your life for better. ©2026 Dr. Marc Milstein fb79d496-8623-563b-ab5a-785563e06400 yes Trailer: Best of Your Brain en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0700 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:02:02 -0700 https://drmarcmilstein.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/5vyY0DNeHSYasm0bgFi096D9tmpru-moOMLAngdVGEA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MzNl/OThmYjZhZWJhYWM4/OGI0OWU1ZWY3YWNj/MmQ0YS5wbmc.jpg Best of Your Brain https://drmarcmilstein.com/ episodic Dr. Marc Milstein Discover the exciting latest breakthroughs in brain science that can unlock your full potential. This engaging journey is packed with clear explanations and practical, actionable tips that can truly transform your life for better. Discover the exciting latest breakthroughs in brain science that can unlock your full potential. age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep Dr. Marc Milstein info@drmarcmilstein.com No No Why You Dream and What Your Brain Is Really Doing at Night 7 7 Why You Dream and What Your Brain Is Really Doing at Night full db793593-85d2-47a1-8d7b-dff8771b369b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0a1f5d7 We spend years of our lives dreaming.


But what is the brain actually doing during that time?

This episode explores how dreaming shapes memory, processes emotions, and helps the brain handle stress, and why so many common dreams are not random at all.

Once this becomes clear, dreams start to look very different.


In this episode:

  • Why we dream and why it matters
  • What’s happening during REM sleep
  • How dreams strengthen memory
  • Why dreams mix old and new experiences
  • How dreams help process stress
  • What influences the content of dreams
  • Ways to reduce bad dreams and improve them

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But what is the brain actually doing during that time?

This episode explores how dreaming shapes memory, processes emotions, and helps the brain handle stress, and why so many common dreams are not random at all.

Once this becomes clear, dreams start to look very different.


In this episode:

  • Why we dream and why it matters
  • What’s happening during REM sleep
  • How dreams strengthen memory
  • Why dreams mix old and new experiences
  • How dreams help process stress
  • What influences the content of dreams
  • Ways to reduce bad dreams and improve them

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 942 We spend years of our lives dreaming.


But what is the brain actually doing during that time?

This episode explores how dreaming shapes memory, processes emotions, and helps the brain handle stress, and why so many common dreams are not random at all.

Once this becomes clear, dreams start to look very different.


In this episode:

  • Why we dream and why it matters
  • What’s happening during REM sleep
  • How dreams strengthen memory
  • Why dreams mix old and new experiences
  • How dreams help process stress
  • What influences the content of dreams
  • Ways to reduce bad dreams and improve them

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]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No How to Persuade People and Why Telling Them What to Do Backfires 6 6 How to Persuade People and Why Telling Them What to Do Backfires full 7b59c130-83fb-48bf-91ce-69a20932f74f https://share.transistor.fm/s/24b0c9cd Why do people resist being told what to do, even when it’s good for them?

Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about how people come to feel a decision is right for them.

This episode looks at how small shifts in communication can change how people respond, and why many of the most effective techniques go unnoticed.

Once this becomes clear, it shows up everywhere.


Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about helping people feel a decision is right for them.


In this episode:

• Why people resist being told what to do

• How emotion influences decisions

• Why trust and feeling understood matter

• How subtle cues shape behavior

• What makes people more open to change

• How persuasion is used in everyday situations

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]]> Why do people resist being told what to do, even when it’s good for them?

Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about how people come to feel a decision is right for them.

This episode looks at how small shifts in communication can change how people respond, and why many of the most effective techniques go unnoticed.

Once this becomes clear, it shows up everywhere.


Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about helping people feel a decision is right for them.


In this episode:

• Why people resist being told what to do

• How emotion influences decisions

• Why trust and feeling understood matter

• How subtle cues shape behavior

• What makes people more open to change

• How persuasion is used in everyday situations

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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 1025 Why do people resist being told what to do, even when it’s good for them?

Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about how people come to feel a decision is right for them.

This episode looks at how small shifts in communication can change how people respond, and why many of the most effective techniques go unnoticed.

Once this becomes clear, it shows up everywhere.


Persuasion is not about forcing change. It is about helping people feel a decision is right for them.


In this episode:

• Why people resist being told what to do

• How emotion influences decisions

• Why trust and feeling understood matter

• How subtle cues shape behavior

• What makes people more open to change

• How persuasion is used in everyday situations

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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No Why You Make Bad Decisions and How Your Brain Is Influencing You 5 5 Why You Make Bad Decisions and How Your Brain Is Influencing You full 76c9dc2c-02ba-46a8-a64e-0b602333d810 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fc301bf You make thousands of decisions every day.

But many are shaped by your brain in ways you don’t notice.

This episode looks at why that happens and how to make better decisions when it matters.


In this episode:

• Why the brain relies on fast vs slow decisions

• How subtle cues influence choices

• Why framing changes decisions

• How to make more deliberate choices


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]]> You make thousands of decisions every day.

But many are shaped by your brain in ways you don’t notice.

This episode looks at why that happens and how to make better decisions when it matters.


In this episode:

• Why the brain relies on fast vs slow decisions

• How subtle cues influence choices

• Why framing changes decisions

• How to make more deliberate choices


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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 1004 You make thousands of decisions every day.

But many are shaped by your brain in ways you don’t notice.

This episode looks at why that happens and how to make better decisions when it matters.


In this episode:

• Why the brain relies on fast vs slow decisions

• How subtle cues influence choices

• Why framing changes decisions

• How to make more deliberate choices


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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No Your Gut Is Talking to Your Brain. Here’s What It’s Saying 4 4 Your Gut Is Talking to Your Brain. Here’s What It’s Saying full 34926459-5109-4503-b902-1bf71210c7ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/b18116e2 You’ve probably heard “trust your gut.”

But your gut may be shaping your brain in ways most people don’t realize.


This episode looks at how it influences memory, mood, and brain health, and what actually matters day to day.


In this episode:

  • How the gut affects memory, mood, and brain health
  • Why inflammation in the gut impacts the brain
  • How bacteria influence behavior and stress
  • What supports good bacteria and reduces inflammation


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]]> You’ve probably heard “trust your gut.”

But your gut may be shaping your brain in ways most people don’t realize.


This episode looks at how it influences memory, mood, and brain health, and what actually matters day to day.


In this episode:

  • How the gut affects memory, mood, and brain health
  • Why inflammation in the gut impacts the brain
  • How bacteria influence behavior and stress
  • What supports good bacteria and reduces inflammation


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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 1066 You’ve probably heard “trust your gut.”

But your gut may be shaping your brain in ways most people don’t realize.


This episode looks at how it influences memory, mood, and brain health, and what actually matters day to day.


In this episode:

  • How the gut affects memory, mood, and brain health
  • Why inflammation in the gut impacts the brain
  • How bacteria influence behavior and stress
  • What supports good bacteria and reduces inflammation


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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No The Surprising Truth About Stress and How to Use It to Your Advantage 3 3 The Surprising Truth About Stress and How to Use It to Your Advantage full 352ceb9c-3e86-4227-aaa8-1cf9d572a335 https://share.transistor.fm/s/266d62ca Stress has a reputation for being harmful. But the brain uses stress in ways that might surprise you.

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains how stress actually works in the brain and why understanding it differently can change the way you experience it.

You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between the kinds of stress that drain you and the kinds that can actually help you perform at your best.

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]]> Stress has a reputation for being harmful. But the brain uses stress in ways that might surprise you.

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains how stress actually works in the brain and why understanding it differently can change the way you experience it.

You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between the kinds of stress that drain you and the kinds that can actually help you perform at your best.

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]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 1287 Stress has a reputation for being harmful. But the brain uses stress in ways that might surprise you.

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains how stress actually works in the brain and why understanding it differently can change the way you experience it.

You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between the kinds of stress that drain you and the kinds that can actually help you perform at your best.

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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 

]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No How Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep — and How to Sleep Better Tonight 2 2 How Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep — and How to Sleep Better Tonight full b7264e55-3e6c-452e-9967-530ef2c006d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90883ea6 What if sleep is doing far more for your brain than you realize?

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains one of the brain’s most important nighttime processes and why sleep plays a critical role in memory, mental clarity, and long-term brain health.

You’ll also learn several practical tips that can help you improve your sleep and wake up feeling more refreshed.


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]]> What if sleep is doing far more for your brain than you realize?

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains one of the brain’s most important nighttime processes and why sleep plays a critical role in memory, mental clarity, and long-term brain health.

You’ll also learn several practical tips that can help you improve your sleep and wake up feeling more refreshed.


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]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:15:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 1015 What if sleep is doing far more for your brain than you realize?

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains one of the brain’s most important nighttime processes and why sleep plays a critical role in memory, mental clarity, and long-term brain health.

You’ll also learn several practical tips that can help you improve your sleep and wake up feeling more refreshed.


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]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No Why Your Brain Forgets and What Actually Makes Memory Stick 1 1 Why Your Brain Forgets and What Actually Makes Memory Stick full 35796c83-b0ba-4964-bcf7-e4a6a800be5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/50afb6bd Why do we forget things that matter — even when we try to remember them?

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains why forgetting is a natural part of how the brain works and why some information sticks while other information disappears.

You’ll learn practical ways to help important information stay with you longer and how small shifts in how you take in information can make a meaningful difference in what your brain remembers.

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In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains why forgetting is a natural part of how the brain works and why some information sticks while other information disappears.

You’ll learn practical ways to help important information stay with you longer and how small shifts in how you take in information can make a meaningful difference in what your brain remembers.

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]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 998 Why do we forget things that matter — even when we try to remember them?

In this episode of Best of Your Brain, Dr. Marc Milstein explains why forgetting is a natural part of how the brain works and why some information sticks while other information disappears.

You’ll learn practical ways to help important information stay with you longer and how small shifts in how you take in information can make a meaningful difference in what your brain remembers.

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]]> age-proof brain, memory, Dementia, Alzheimer, brain health, happiness, stress, anxiety, focus, productivity, burnout, brain research, aging, longevity, neuroscience, de-clutter, cravings, sleep No Trailer: Best of Your Brain Trailer: Best of Your Brain trailer fbef0ec0-6e26-43fc-805a-cb885191a7bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/51af4f04 Welcome to the Best of Your Brain podcast with host Dr. Marc Milstein. Each week the latest breakthroughs in brain science will be explored, and actionable, take-home tips will be shared. Myths, marketing, and misinformation will break down as Dr. Milstein explains the truth about memory, focus, productivity, better decision-making, brain health, and even how to curb cravings. Everything in this podcast is science-based and grounded in research, providing all the brain-related facts you need to transform your life for the better.  

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]]> Welcome to the Best of Your Brain podcast with host Dr. Marc Milstein. Each week the latest breakthroughs in brain science will be explored, and actionable, take-home tips will be shared. Myths, marketing, and misinformation will break down as Dr. Milstein explains the truth about memory, focus, productivity, better decision-making, brain health, and even how to curb cravings. Everything in this podcast is science-based and grounded in research, providing all the brain-related facts you need to transform your life for the better.  

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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 


]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Dr. Marc Milstein Dr. Marc Milstein 51 Welcome to the Best of Your Brain podcast with host Dr. Marc Milstein. Each week the latest breakthroughs in brain science will be explored, and actionable, take-home tips will be shared. Myths, marketing, and misinformation will break down as Dr. Milstein explains the truth about memory, focus, productivity, better decision-making, brain health, and even how to curb cravings. Everything in this podcast is science-based and grounded in research, providing all the brain-related facts you need to transform your life for the better.  

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Contact Dr. Marc Milstein: 


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