AN OPEN MYND
This is An Open MYND — MY(NDY's) blog where neuroscience meets real talk, and nobody's asking you to meditate on a mountaintop. I write about the messy, funny, human side of mental fitness and the science behind how you can make your brain work for you, not against you.
Prefer to watch instead of read? Catch me on YouTube at Your Brain, Explained, where I break it all down one episode at a time.
Why Fake Content Feels Wrong: The Psychology of Authenticity
LinkedIn is starting to feel like a room full of robots—and your brain knows it. This post explores the psychology of authenticity, why fake content triggers discomfort, and how mental fitness helps you build real connection, trust, and influence in a world full of noise.
Why Do People Ghost? The Psychology Behind Your Scariest Habit.
Ghosting isn’t just rude—it’s brain science. This post breaks down why we avoid difficult conversations, from fear and shame to cognitive dissonance, and how choosing honesty over silence builds mental fitness, stronger relationships, and real emotional resilience.
Don't Let "Ghosts" Haunt Your Life: Making the Invisible, Visible!
We all have “ghosts”—the invisible thoughts, emotions, and communication gaps that quietly shape our lives. This post explores how mental fitness helps you make the invisible visible, so you can better understand yourself, improve relationships, and stop letting hidden patterns run the show.