What if your memory isn’t bad — it’s just untrained?

In this episode, Kate and Jeremy sit down with world-renowned brain coach and memory expert Jim Kwik to break down how we can train our brains to learn faster, remember more, focus better, and stay mentally sharp.

Jim shares how a childhood brain injury and years of struggling in school led him to dedicate his life to understanding how the brain learns. He explains why intelligence isn’t fixed, the strategies that can make learning easier, and the techniques he uses to remember hundreds of names.

They also dive into why multitasking is hurting your focus, the best way to take a “brain break,” how your morning routine can shape the rest of your day, and why reaching for your phone first thing might be working against you.

Jim also shares his approach to raising curious, confident kids, why movement and social connection are essential for long-term brain health, and the daily practices he believes can help all of us build a stronger mind.

In this episode:


Why there’s no such thing as a “bad memory”


Jim’s BEFAST framework for learning faster


How to remember anyone’s name


Why multitasking is actually task-switching


The best way to structure study and work sessions


Why you shouldn’t check your phone first thing in the morning


Jim’s 10-minute morning routine


How exercise, sleep, hydration, and connection affect your brain


How to become a better learner at any age


How parents can help raise confident, capable kids

What if your memory isn&rsquo;t bad &mdash; it&rsquo;s just untrained?
In this episode, Kate and Jeremy sit down with world-renowned brain coach and memory expert Jim Kwik to break down how we can train our brains to learn faster, remember more, focus better, and stay mentally sharp.
Jim shares how a childhood brain injury and years of struggling in school led him to dedicate his life to understanding how the brain learns. He explains why intelligence isn&rsquo;t fixed, the strategies that can make learning easier, and the techniques he uses to remember hundreds of names.
They also dive into why multitasking is hurting your focus, the best way to take a &ldquo;brain break,&rdquo; how your morning routine can shape the rest of your day, and why reaching for your phone first thing might be working against you.
Jim also shares his approach to raising curious, confident kids, why movement and social connection are essential for long-term brain health, and the daily practices he believes can help all of us build a stronger mind.
In this episode:
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Why there&rsquo;s no such thing as a &ldquo;bad memory&rdquo;
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Jim&rsquo;s BEFAST framework for learning faster
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How to remember anyone&rsquo;s name
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Why multitasking is actually task-switching
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<li>
The best way to structure study and work sessions
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Why you shouldn&rsquo;t check your phone first thing in the morning
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Jim&rsquo;s 10-minute morning routine
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How exercise, sleep, hydration, and connection affect your brain
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How to become a better learner at any age
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How parents can help raise confident, capable kids
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Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed.&nbsp;Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they&rsquo;ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth.&nbsp;Each episode explores the mindset behind performance &mdash; what keeps people going when things get hard &mdash; and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.
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Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.

Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.

This isn’t a show about success on paper. It’s about what people carry behind the scenes — how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.
Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.
This isn&rsquo;t a show about success on paper. It&rsquo;s about what people carry behind the scenes &mdash; how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

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Jim Kwik: How to Train Your Brain and Improve Your Memory

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