Today's episode is bittersweet because it's the season finale of Teach Me Something New! Since we're nearing the end of year, we thought we could remember and reflect on some of the top lessons from 2021. We've had nearly 50 guests join us this year to teach us all about everything including: aging, hypnosis, nail and skin care, happiness, stress management, parenting, productivity, Enneagrams, intuition, politics, entrepreneurship, social media, and so much more. And look, we don't expect you to remember it all — so, allow us to present a handy crash course in the lessons you won't want to miss. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our highlight reel from 2021 so that you can enter the new year a little bit wiser. And get ready, because TMSN will be back with more incredible guests and helpful tips in the spring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the rise of vegan meat alternatives in 2020 to the home renovation craze of 2021, one brand has been successfully predicting the latest wellness trends for years: Popular women's lifestyle brand Well + Good. Senior Vice President and General Manager of Well + Good Kate Spies is here to share the brand's trend report for 2022 and break it all down for us. In our conversation, we'll get her top 2022 wellness predictions across all of our favorite categories from beauty and self-care, to fitness and superfood ingredients. Together, we'll also learn how to decipher which wellness tips are actually worth the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our brains are a mystery that even the most talented neuroscientists can’t solve. But our guest today has devoted his career to exploring every corner of the human brain to try and understand it. Today, Brit sits down with David Eagleman, a renowned neuroscientist at Stanford University, entrepreneur, TED speaker, and international bestselling author. In his studies, he seeks to answer questions like “What is creativity? And why do we dream?” In this episode, David chats with us about a new theory on what our dreams really mean, the myth of the creative genius, synesthesia,oursubconscious, and how to approach thinking more creatively. He also shares one easy task to try this week that can help boost your brain health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whether you love to paint your nails or prefer to keep them natural, nail care is often overlooked as part of our self-care routines. If you've always wanted to get salon-quality nails on your own, this week’s guest is here to tell you how! Sarah Gibson Tuttle is the founder and CEO of Olive and June, a nail care company helping its customers master at-home nail care and easy manicures and pedicures through its innovative products and services. Today, Sarah shares her tips and tricks for a perfect mani/pedi and how to properly care for every part of our nails. Plus, as a listener exclusive, Olive & June is giving TMSN listeners 20% off their first nail system purchase! Just use the code BRIT20 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gratitude isn't just a touchy-feely thing — it is literally part of our health and well-being and can even change the shape of our brain. And this time of year invites us to reflect on what we're most grateful for. To help you achieve that “attitude of gratitude” this season, we're looking back at some of Brit's favorite advice from guests who shared their expertise on the mindful topic, as well as how to use it to build a happier, healthier life. People like Dr. Laurie Santos, Austin Kleon, Charles Duhigg, Mayim Bialik, and Lauryn Evarts Bosstick give us applicable tips to practice gratitude in our everyday lives. And Jeni Britton Bauer, Hilton Carter, Elaine Welteroth, David Allen, Cal Newport, and Dr. Ethan Kross show us the power of reflection. We'll be back next week with fresh interviews and exciting new guests, so stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Take a trip down memory lane with Brit Morin as she looks back on a decade of what it took to build Brit + Co! That's right — this week marks our 10-year anniversary, and we're reflecting on the journey that sparked this creative and courageous space for women for so long now (10 years is an eternity in startup world!). To celebrate this milestone, we're sharing a special replay of the Brit + Co founding story episode featuring Brit's co-founder, Anjelika Temple. Listen in to hear the full, juicy journey of how Brit left tech titans like Google and Apple on her mission to help inspire women everywhere to learn to rise to their full potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During the pandemic, we were inspired to bring a taste of the outside world into our homes by filling them with potted plants. But how do we take care of our new plant babies? Today, we have notable plant and interior stylist on the show, Hilton Carter, to help us answer this question and more! Since his plant fascination started back in 2014, Hilton has written three books, started a podcast surrounding plant care, and even launched a product line with Target. Today, Hilton has over 250 plants and counting in his family’s Baltimore home. Listen in as we talk about the worst plant parent behaviors, the benefits of faux plants and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we think of hypnosis, we usually think of gimmicky shows with swinging pocket watches and mind control. But is there any truth to this? This week, Brit sits down with Grace Smith, one of the nation's top hypnotherapists, to give us some insight into what hypnotherapy is and how it can help us. And in this very special episode of TMSN, Brit talks about what happened during her first ever hypnotherapy session that took place just before this show's recording. Brit and Grace also discuss how transformative hypnotherapy can be for reducing stress and healing trauma, addiction, and much more. Stay tuned for a relaxation exercise you can do at home that'll make you feel less stressed in 60 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you believe in UFOs? What about paranormal activity like ghosts? Whether you do or don’t, or fall somewhere in between (like me!), our guest expert is sure to inspire a fresh viewpoint for you. On this episode, Brit is talking with Professor Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Humanities at Rice University. Jeffrey shares his knowledge on the history of UFO sightings, how past trauma can influence your ability to have paranormal experiences, and why we're so resistant to believe in these mysterious occurrences. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, we dive into the facts around UFOs and the paranormal as well as the questions that remain unanswered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've applied to a job recently, you've likely seen phrases like "team player" and "strategic thinker" fill the description. But how do you develop and learn these types of power skills? Today, Brit is sitting down with Suzanne Howard, the founder and Dean of IDEO U, a digital learning platform where anyone can learn to solve anything creatively. Suzanne talks about how to lead with passion, create space for innovation, run successful remote meetings, and reimagine how we view female leaders. This episode is full of applicable advice on how to take your ideas and your workplace to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices