Welcome to SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked - the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what works. We’re your hosts, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett - founders of a global wellness brand that’s been changing lives for over a decade. Each ep, we’ll explore the latest trends, we dive into breakthrough science, and insights from leading experts to help you live, feel, and look your best - no fluff, just facts that work.
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Welcome to SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked - the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what works. We’re your hosts, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett - founders of a global wellness brand that’s been changing lives for over a decade. Each ep, we’ll explore the latest trends, we dive into breakthrough science, and insights from leading experts to help you live, feel, and look your best - no fluff, just facts that work.
Rewiring the Mind: Neuroplasticity Explained, Mental Habits That Stick, and How to Train Focus Like a Muscle
SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked
29 minutes
1 week ago
Rewiring the Mind: Neuroplasticity Explained, Mental Habits That Stick, and How to Train Focus Like a Muscle
Join host Sally Obermeder and guest Dr Lila Landowski – award-winning neuroscientist and Vice President of Science & Technology Australia – as they deep-dive into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and how to literally change your brain.
✓ What neuroplasticity is – and why it matters at every age
✓ How your thoughts, habits and routines are wiring your brain
✓ Why focus and resilience are trainable traits
✓ The scary effects of short-form content and constant phone use
✓ Brain-based strategies to boost attention and emotional control
✓ The truth about stress – when it helps and when it harms
✓ Easy ways to protect your brain and boost its performance
Whether you're feeling foggy, frazzled or just want to level up mentally, this episode arms you with powerful, practical tools to reshape your brain, sharpen your mind, and take control of how you think, feel and respond – every single day.
Mentioned Practices:
✓ Focussed Attention Meditation – for tuning and training focus
✓ Exercise – to create new brain cells and improve memory
✓ Mindful rest and stress modulation – to prevent brain fatigue
✓ Mistake-making – how “failure” actually boosts neuroplasticity
Whether you’re 25 or 65, neuroplasticity means your brain can change – and this episode shows you exactly how to make it happen.
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🎧 Episode Chapters
00:00 – What is Neuroplasticity? The science behind brain rewiring
02:00 – How Your Brain Learns The role of synapses and connections
04:00 – Why Age Doesn’t Stop Brain Change
06:00 – Habits, Thought Loops & The Power of Repetition
08:00 – Training Focus and Resilience How to build mental strength
10:00 – Phones, Distraction & Deep Work Strategies
12:00 – Exercise for the Brain Why workouts boost neuroplasticity
14:00 – Good Stress vs Bad Stress When it helps – and when it hurts
16:00 – Why Mistakes Matter The science of learning through failure
18:00 – How Your Brain Changes Through Life Movement, language and emotion
21:00 – Screen Time & Kids What short-form media is doing to young brains
23:00 – Social Media, Dopamine & Mental Fatigue
25:00 – Top 3 Brain Boosters Dr Lila’s practical daily tips
28:00 – Final Thoughts Rewiring your mind, one habit at a time
SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked
Welcome to SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked - the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what works. We’re your hosts, Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett - founders of a global wellness brand that’s been changing lives for over a decade. Each ep, we’ll explore the latest trends, we dive into breakthrough science, and insights from leading experts to help you live, feel, and look your best - no fluff, just facts that work.
