Fewer Things Better

Fewer Things Better

Kristin Graham

Episodes 213
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Active
Since May 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Life is noisy, but your brain doesn't have to be. This quick weekly conversation offers smart, simple ways to retrain your brain to hack your productivity and communicate better. Brain-science-meets-word-nerd host Kristin Graham offers shortcuts on how to navigate our cluttered digital world so you can spend more time enjoying life offline. She's done the research and tried-the-things, so you get the headlines and hacks without all the homework.

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Recent Episodes

S1E215 Ep 215 - Why I Changed My Podcast After 200 Episodes

Jun 12, 2026 4m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you! After 200+ episodes, I’m making some exciting changes to the podcast — and honestly, change is still not exactly my love language. In this episode, I’m sharing why shorter…

S1E214 Ep. 214 - Why Music Helps You Get Things Done

Jun 06, 2026 5m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!Your brain might be more motivated by a three-minute karaoke session than another productivity hack. In this episode of Fewer Things Better, we will explore why music can…

Ep. 213 - Resizing Relationships: The Unsubscribe Button You’re Allowed to Use

May 29, 2026 8m

We'd love to hear from you! Some relationships don’t explode. They slowly expand until they start taking up more emotional space than they should. In this episode of Fewer Things Better, we’re…

Ep. 212 - Your Nervous System: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Actually Helps

May 22, 2026 10m

We'd love to hear from you! Feeling overstimulated doesn’t mean your brain is failing — it may just mean your nervous system has been working overtime. In this episode, we break down the science…

Ep. 211 - Your Brain Needs a Recess

May 15, 2026 5m

We'd love to hear from you! Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away. In this episode, we explore why your brain craves novelty, how routine can quietly fuel overload, and the…

Ep. 210 - Why “Good Enough” Feels So Hard (And Why You Need It)

May 08, 2026 7m

We'd love to hear from you! Somewhere along the way, many of us started treating every task like it needed a gold medal effort. In this episode, we’re exploring the hidden mental cost of…

Ep. 209 - No Thanks: A Simple Template for Saying No

May 01, 2026 7m

We'd love to hear from you! If saying no feels harder than it should, you’re not alone—and there’s a reason for it. This episode unpacks what’s happening in your brain when you hesitate, and how to…

Ep. 208 - How to Stop Doing Everything Yourself: Free Your Brain & Your Time

Apr 24, 2026 8m

We'd love to hear from you! When your brain becomes the default “doer,” everything starts to feel like yours to carry. In this episode, we unpack the science behind that habit—and why “I’ll just do…

Ep. 207 - Where Clutter Collects: A Reset for Space, Time, and Attention

Apr 17, 2026 13m

We'd love to hear from you!Sometimes it’s not the big projects that slow us down, it’s the little things we’ve stopped noticing. The items that linger a bit too long, the spaces we pass by without a…

Ep. 206 - Why You Overthink Decisions (What Your Brain Is Actually Doing)

Apr 10, 2026 8m

We'd love to hear from you! Why do small decisions sometimes feel bigger than they are? In this episode, we explore why your brain turns simple choices into mental marathons—imagining outcomes,…

Ep. 205 - Open Loops: Why Your Brain Keeps Reminding You (And How to Quiet It)

Apr 03, 2026 9m

We'd love to hear from you!Why does your brain keep reminding you about unfinished tasks—especially when you’re trying to rest or focus? In this episode, we explore why your brain holds onto what…

Ep. 204 - Good Company: Why It Boosts Your Brain

Mar 27, 2026 6m

We'd love to hear from you!Your brain knows the difference between connection and consumption. This episode breaks down the science behind why time with people can feel both draining and…

Ep. 203 - It Might Be Time to Graduate: Marking Milestones & Moving On

Mar 20, 2026 7m

We'd love to hear from you!There are moments in life when something quietly comes to a close and we’re left deciding what to do with that space. In this episode, we explore the idea of “graduation”…

Ep. 202 - Your Energy Ecosystem: A Quick Check for a Realistic Boost

Mar 13, 2026 8m

We'd love to hear from you! Fatigue is a common conversation these days, and most of the advice focuses on pushing harder or fixing it with something new. But what if your energy isn’t a discipline…

Ep. 201 - How Words Shape Your Identity & How to Update the Story You Were Given

Mar 06, 2026 8m

We'd love to hear from you!This episode explores how the words we hear about ourselves early in life can quietly shape the stories we carry for years. We will look at why repeated labels can turn…

Ep. 200 - The Science of Showing Up: How Small Steps Create Real Progress

Feb 27, 2026 10m

We'd love to hear from you! In this 200th milestone episode of Fewer Things Better, we explore how real progress is built through small, steady actions rather than bursts of motivation or hustle.…

Ep. 199 - Borrowing Brains: Real-Life Productivity That Actually Works

Feb 20, 2026 10m

We'd love to hear from you!Productivity doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. In this episode, we break down real-world productivity strategies gathered from everyday people who’ve found…

Ep. 198 - The Science of Slow Progress: How Simple Math Helps with Focus

Feb 13, 2026 5m

We'd love to hear from you! In this brief episode, we explore how reclaiming a small slice of your day can help your brain move out of overload and into forward motion. You’ll learn why short,…

Ep. 197 - Why We Keep Things “Just in Case”: The Brain Science Behind Extra Stuff

Feb 06, 2026 7m

We'd love to hear from you!Why do we keep things just-in-case even when they quietly drain our space, attention, and energy? This episode looks at how our brain uses familiarity, categorizing, and…

Ep. 196 - What Your Brain Needs When the World Feels Heavy

Jan 30, 2026 8m

We'd love to hear from you!When the world feels heavy, your brain can start carrying more than it was designed to hold. This episode explores how ongoing stress, constant information, and uncertainty…

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How many episodes does Fewer Things Better have?

Fewer Things Better has published 213 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Fewer Things Better still active?

Fewer Things Better is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 8m.

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