The Brain Food Podcast

Two quick inhales and one long exhale can signal safety to the nervous system.

In Ep887 Super Taxed, Raheem Raziel defines “super tax” as the accumulated cost of staying in a job, relationship, or direction after recognizing it is not working.

This episode emphasizes that true personal growth requires taking full responsibility for your own life without relying on others to save or support you.

Raheem frames wealth as a tool that changes “freedom,” “options,” and “control over your life,” not just “flashy cars” and “a big house.” He says the episode will cover four reasons being rich is good and four reasons it may not be, starting with “freedom of choice” and the idea that money buys options.

The host discusses why feeling lonely is a normal part of personal growth and self-improvement.

The host explains the importance of journaling by discussing its benefits for memory, brain organization, and overall life improvement, and mentions having seven journals to share insights on how they help structure thinking.

The host discusses three types of success—worldly, spiritual, and personal—and how to define success on your own terms.

The host motivates listeners to view their job as a platform for growth and to outwork it by building skills and starting a side hustle to achieve financial freedom.

The host discusses the importance of accepting correction to improve oneself and develop better habits.

The host discusses psychological barriers like fear of failure that paralyze personal growth and offers mindset shifts to overcome stagnation.

This episode teaches listeners how to identify what to care about by focusing on core values and ruthless prioritization to direct attention toward meaningful goals.

The host discusses how to clear mental clutter for better decision-making, emotional stability, and productivity, using biblical principles as a framework.

The host argues that systems and routines are more reliable than motivation for achieving long-term success, encouraging listeners to build structural foundations for action.

This episode discusses how to stop playing it safe and small by overcoming fear and insecurity to live up to your full potential.

The host shares his personal perspective on whether people should go to college, arguing it depends on the field and that some degrees may not be worth the investment.