James Swanwick: The Hidden Habit Hijacking Your Sleep and Memory

What if one small decision is quietly draining your focus, dulling your memory, and wrecking your sleep?In this conversation, Jim sits down with James Swanwick, former ESPN anchor turned brain health advocate and author of CLEAR, to unpack how alcohol changes your brain and what to do about it.You’ll learn why even “just one drink a night” can deteriorate grey and white matter, how cultural conditioning keeps high performers stuck, and a simple identity and mindset shift that makes an alcohol-free life feel like freedom rather than deprivation.James shares quick scripts for social pressure, easy ritual swaps that reduce cravings, a nutrition and supplement list that supports neurotransmitters, and a plan to experience more clarity, deeper sleep, and better decision making.By the end, you’ll have a science-backed plan to protect your most valuable asset: your brain./ / / Ready to upgrade your brain? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> Limitless Live: Metal Mastery Retreat>>> 21 Days of the World's Best Thinking Program>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your Genius>>> Unlock New Levels of Cognitive PerformanceTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful and practical episode, recorded live at a major biohacking conference, Jim sits down with longevity and health optimization expert Kayla Barnes to dive deep into the science of building a better brain. They explore everything from the basics—like sleep, food, movement, and stress reduction—to advanced biohacking tools and tests for optimizing cognitive performance and long-term brain health. Kayla shares her personal routines, supplement strategies, and the exact diagnostics she uses to track biological age, brain function, gut health, and toxic load.You’ll learn why sleep is your brain’s ultimate detox system, how to fuel your body with nutrient-dense and why alcohol, stress, and blood sugar spikes could be silently sabotaging your mental clarity. The conversation also covers cutting-edge technologies and meditation tools.Whether you're just starting out or already deep in the world of biohacking, this episode is packed with actionable insights and tools to help you boost your brainpower, increase energy, and live longer—starting today. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special World Mental Health Day episode, Jim challenges the traditional view of mental health by reframing it as mental fitness. Mental health isn’t just the absence of illness—it’s the presence of strength, resilience, and clarity. Jim shares eight science-backed, actionable tools designed to help you train your brain the same way you would train your body. Jim also explores the importance of somatic tools like breathwork and movement, the surprising impact of social connection on longevity, and how mood-tracking technology and AI-based apps can support daily self-awareness. You’ll walk away with practical steps to help you feel more focused, grounded, and motivated. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jim reveals one of the most overlooked learning tools we all have access to—sleep. Far from being just rest, sleep is your brain’s secret classroom, where real learning continues long after you’ve closed your books. We’ll explore how your brain processes information, forms memories, and even solves problems while you sleep, turning your nightly rest into a powerful tool for accelerated learning and long-term retention. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world strategies, Jim explains the different stages of sleep and offers practical tips to enhance your brain’s overnight performance. You’ll discover actionable rituals, the role of supplements and powerful tools that can help deepen your rest and enhance brain function. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply someone who wants to learn more in less time, this episode will help you sleep smarter and wake up sharper. / / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> 30 Days of the World's Best Student Success Program>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, why did that get so heated? Wishing you’d found the right words instead of freezing up or overreacting.The truth is, the next argument you have doesn’t have to be an argument at all. In this episode, I’m joined by trial lawyer and bestselling author Jefferson Fisher, who has spent his career navigating high-stakes conversations where every word matters. Together, we break down simple but powerful strategies you can use to stay calm, confident, and clear—even in the heat of conflict. You’ll learn how a single word swap can transform an entire conversation, how to pause before reacting so you don’t get emotionally hijacked, and why confidence isn’t something you summon beforehand but something you earn by how you speak.If you’ve ever wanted to argue less, influence more, and finally feel heard, this episode will give you the tools to make your next conversation the one that changes everything./ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> 21 Days of the World's Best Thinking Program>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the key to unlocking a child’s potential isn’t about forcing more facts, but about sparking more joy? Too often, learning feels like a chore—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’ll show you how to make learning irresistible, not just for children but for learners of any age. You’ll discover how to connect knowledge to their passions, why making it fun and story-driven dramatically boosts retention, and the powerful shift that happens when you model lifelong learning yourself. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, mentor or simply someone who wants to inspire the people around you this conversation will give you practical tools to instill curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that never fades./ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> 30 Days of the World's Best Student Success Program>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if intelligence isn’t a fixed score, but a story you get to keep rewriting?If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or boxed in by labels, this episode will help you rise above them and unlock the brilliance within you.Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman was once placed in special education and told he didn’t belong in “gifted” programs. Yet today he’s one of the most respected cognitive scientists of our time. His journey proves that labels—“broken,” “disabled,” “not smart enough”—don’t define your destiny.In this powerful conversation, Scott and I explore how to rethink intelligence, potential, and even Maslow’s famous hierarchy. You’ll discover why IQ tests miss the most important parts of your mind, how neurodiverse traits like ADHD and dyslexia can be hidden superpowers, and why self-actualization isn’t about climbing a pyramid—it’s about learning to sail your own ship.By the end, you’ll see that your potential is not a number. It’s not predetermined. It’s a moving target you can expand every day with passion, perseverance, and belief./ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> 30 Days of the World's Best Student Success Program>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you could get twice the health and brain benefits of traditional cardio in just five minutes?I know, it sounds impossible. Most people think they need to spend 45 minutes on a treadmill to see real results, but the science shows otherwise.In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the smartest, most time-efficient workouts I’ve ever come across. It’s called REHIT and studies show it can improve your VO2 max, boost your mood, supercharge learning and even cut your risk of metabolic disease by over 60%.I’ll share how this simple shift in training can literally rewire your brain for focus, memory, and performance, while giving you back hours of your life each week.Joining me is Ulrich Dempfle, CEO and Co-Founder of Carol Bike, who helped take this groundbreaking science out of the lab and into a form anyone can use at home.If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time to exercise,” this conversation is going to change the way you think about fitness, brain health, and what’s possible in just two 20-second sprints./ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> CAROL Bike>>> Kwik Mind Supplement>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if everything you’ve been taught about wealth is wrong? Maybe you’ve been chasing the numbers in your bank account, ticking off milestones, and still feeling like something’s missing. Sahil Bloom knows that feeling—he was “winning the game” on paper, but losing in the places that mattered most. In this episode, we uncover the 5 real types of wealth that make life truly rich and why the single most important mindset shift is recognizing that each one compounds, just like money. Sahil shares the moment that shattered his old definition of success and the surprising question that changed how he spends his days along with the simple, daily deposits you can make to grow your wealth in every area of life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re playing the wrong game, this conversation will help you rewrite the rules and invest where it matters most—so you can live a life that’s wealthy by your own definition./ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> 21 Days of the World's Best Thinking Program>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you unplugged from every screen in your life for seven straight weeks? No phone. No TV. No laptop. Just silence, stillness, and the raw, unfiltered experience of being human. That’s exactly what Carlos Whittaker did—living with monks and Amish farmers to see what happens when you trade constant digital noise for presence, wonder and connection. In this episode, Carlos shares the physical and mental withdrawals of going screen-free, the surprising brain scan results that stunned his doctors, and the “lost arts of being human” he rediscovered. You’ll learn simple, practical steps to reclaim your attention, rebuild genuine community and design your own “screen-free sabbatical,” even if you only start with two hours a week. By the end, you may never look at your phone—or your life—the same way again/ / / Are you ready to take the next step on your brain optimization journey? / / /Choose your own adventure. Below are the best places to start:>>> 21 Days of the World's Best Thinking Program>>> Join Limitless Live 2025 in San Diego 8-10 December>>> Discover Your Unique KWIK BRAIN C.O.D.E To Activate Your GeniusTake your first step by choosing one of the options above, and you will find everything you need to ignite your brilliant brain and unlock your exceptional life, allowing you to achieve and surpass all of your personal and professional goals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.