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In episode 78 we are getting into the science (and neuroscience) of change aka self-directed neuroplasticity! I discuss how change actually happens in the brain, why discipline is more important than motivation, how to create and stick to habits, and why systems and processes are more important than goals! Nerd Alert- Parts of the brain that deal with and resist change; orbitofrontal cortex & basal ganglia __ Check out myAmazon Storefrontfor all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my websitewww.briannadiorio.comto learn more. Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠@briannadiorio⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio __ Purchase my new Relationship eBook,⁠Reflect & Connect⁠, a pocket guide that includesIntentional prompts & guided reflections to break patterns, shift limiting beliefs and deepen your self-awareness. ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!

My favorite solo episode to date! In this episode I will introduce the concept of transformational vocabulary and dive into how the words you chose shape your emotions, behaviors, perceptions and ultimately quality of life. We will explore practical tools for elevating emotional vocabulary, working on cognitive reframing, and transforming life through intentional language. I discuss the power of emotional labeling, the science of word shaping and auditing your words & existing language. I discuss the difference between limiting, neutral and empowering language, how to replace and elevate your words and give examples of empowering language swaps you can integrate right after the episode! __ Purchase my new Relationship eBook, Reflect & Connect, a pocket guide that includes Intentional prompts & guided reflections to break patterns, shift limiting beliefs and deepen your self-awareness. __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!

It is the first episode of 2025, of course we are talking about mental health! In episode 76 I sit down with John Scafiddi Jr, founder & creative director At War World Wide & host on The Journey Podcast. We talk about being at war with yourself and how they can be a catalyst for personal growth, we discuss how to pour back into your own cup (and figuring out what that looks like for you), why having balance is bullsh*t sometimes, and how you know when it is finally time to walk away from people/relationships that no longer serve you. Follow John on IG __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

In episode 75 of the podcast, we are talking all things Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of optimal human functioning. In this epsiode I disucss: ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 74 I am talking all things menstrual cycle! I discuss: ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 73 we are talking all things optimizing sleep, circadian rhythm & sleep cycles. In this episode, I discuss: -Circadian Rhythm 101 -The Importance of Slow Wave Sleep / Deep Sleep -Science Behind The Importance Of An Early Bedtime -Why All Blue Light Isn't Bad -Hormonal Peaks During Sleep __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 72 I sit down with Steven Kahn, Product Development Scientist at Onnit, a supplement company focusing on total human optimization and scientifically proven ingredients. We discuss: -Supplement Formulation Basics -Standardized Ingredients Vs Proprietary Blends -Avoiding Supplement Marketing -Melatonin Myths Watch our conversation on YouTube here! Follow Steven on IG ---- Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

On episode 71 of the podcast, I sit down with Daryl Nault, a researcher at Examine.com, the largest database of nutrition and supplement research on the internet. In this episode, we discuss: Daryl is a dedicated researcher, accomplished data analyst, and passionate research educator specializing in the field of integrative health. Daryl is a Research Assistant Professor at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Daryl has a Masters of Science in clinical nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, as well as a Masters of Science in integrative medical research from the National University of Natural Medicine. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 70 I break down the actual science of vibes! I discuss co-regulation of the nervous system, limbic resonance, emotional residue and the heart-brain connection. I also get into why we rise to the occasion when we are surrounded by the right people (The Pygmalion Effect), how to increase heart coherence, and how to raise those vibes! You can watch the YouTube video here! Nerd Alert: Nervous System Co-Regulation Fun Fact Of The Day While I Sip Cafe: Emotional Residue ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine, and has been teaching Ayurvedic wisdom for 40 years. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. LifeSpa.com is one of the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resources on the web with over 11 million views on YouTube and over 130 thousand newsletter subscribers. In this episode, we discuss: -Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine -Understanding 3 Main Doshas -The Importance of Eating Seasonally -Supporting Liver + Lymphatic System Watch the YouTube conversation here! Follow Dr. John on his website and IG ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!

In episode 68 I sit down with Gena Bradshaw, a holistic health and energy coach, two-time cancer survivor, and author of A Survivors Story, A Holistic Healing Journey Through Cancer. In this episode, we discuss: -Understanding your “energy bucket” -Chakra System Basics -Prioritizing Healing Modalities -Evolving Your Holistic Healing Journey Watch the YouTube conversation here! Follow Gena on IG and her website __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!

In this episode I discuss all things Berberine and why I love it as a plant compound! I discuss Berberine's MOA, benefits, GLP1 basiscs/ how that relates to Ozempic, cellular, and molecular targets for Berberine (such as AMPK + Sirtuins) how it works on dosage and contraindications. -Berberine Mechanism of Action -GLP-1 Overview -Molecular Targets for Berberine (AMPK + Sirtuins +NFKB) -Dosage & Contraindications Watch the YouTube Video here ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here!

In episode 66 I have a return guest and one of my favorite homies for life, Isaiah Frizzelle. In this episode, we talk about: -Embracing Being By Yourself -Communication Vs Comprehension -Friendship Breakups -Transparency vs Vulnerability You can watch the full YouTube video here and watch our first episode together (episode 32) here! Follow all things Isaiah at the below links: Website IG Podcast ____ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

In my first segment of Trickle Down Therapy, I sit down with my favorite people (and Brianna Approved homies) to have some meaningful conversations, purposely ponder life, and hopefully have a few laughs and nuggets of wisdom along the way! I sit down with Doreen Korba, psychologist, business and life coach and we discuss: 4 points -The self-awareness trap -Vulnerability vs Intimacy -Evolving Your Identity -Nervous System Patterns Watch on YouTube and follow Doreen on IG! ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 64 we are talking about the neuroscience behind doing hard things. I also discuss why doing hard things is actually good for your brain, why you should embrace becoming an imperfectionist, and 5 tips for tricking your brain into doing things it doesn’t want to do! Nerd Alert: Neuroscience of Effort + Willpower (and parts of the brain associated with both) __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio __ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 63 I sit down with Brendan, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. Brendan is the owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course & the creator of The Mental M.A.P.TM, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. In this episode, we talk about -Evolution of Functional Medicine -The Mental M.A.P. ™ -Overcomplicating Healing -Neuroinflammation & Mental Illness Learn more about Brendan & Follow on IG __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is now live! You can enroll now and learn more here! __ Use my code “bestlife” to get 10% off NO2U Nitric Oxide Lozenge and free shipping at the link below. https://no2u.com/shop/ https://n1o1.com/

In episode 62 I sit down with Marni Salup, entrepreneur, triathlete, brand Builder, marketing and PR pro, and thought leader. Marni is also the founder of The Salup Group, founded in 2000, a brand development, partnership, and communications agency, founder of media brand On The Move Media, and creator & host of the Marni On The Move podcast. Marni is the Co-Founder of FIT + LOVE, an experiential marketing company. In this episode, we discuss growing brand awareness, marketing vs branding, wins and fails analysis, and performance optimization! Watch the interview here on my YouTube channel! Follow Marni: Creator & Host, Marni On The Move podcast On The Move Media YouTube Channel Founder, TSG Media Co-Founder, FIT + LOVE ---- Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

In episode 61 I sit down with Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of ⁠WeNatal,⁠ a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we." We discuss leveling up your conception game, understanding egg & sperm quality, fertility red flags, prenatal support for men & women and so much more! Watch the full YouTube video here! Follow them on IG ⁠here⁠. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠@briannadiorio⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics ⁠@kylediorio

In my 60th episode of the podcast, I am sharing some of my favorite tips that will help you 10x your productivity this year! I explain the differences between habits and routines and give you 4 tips on developing a new (and lasting) habit. I then share with you 5 techniques for optimizing productivity, including a weekly and daily timebox planner that will upgrade almost every facet of your life! As an added bonus, I tell you how you can download these 2 PDFs for free. Visual learners - watch the YouTube version here! Be sure to check out the link in my IG bio to download your weekly and daily timebox planners. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

In episode 59 I sit down with Rob Crews, founder and CEO of Complete Game, Player Development Company. We talk about improving mental strength, the importance of knowing and accepting yourself (as both an athlete and a person), the concept of human development instead of just player development, and the importance of being coachable. All of my visual learners can watch the YouTube video interview here! To learn more about Rob, his two published books, and working with him, check out his IG and website. ___ Follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio ___ Befriending Anxiety E-Course My Befriending Anxiety E-Course is live! You can enroll now and learn more here!