Fewer Things Better

Fewer Things Better

Kristin Graham

Episodes 201
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
feeds.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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S1E201 Ep. 201 - How Words Shape Your Identity & How to Update the Story You Were Given

Mar 06, 2026 8m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, we explore 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…

S1E200 Ep. 200 - The Science of Showing Up: How Small Steps Create Real Progress

Feb 27, 2026 10m Transcript

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.…

S1E199 Ep. 199 - Borrowing Brains: Real-Life Productivity That Actually Works

Feb 20, 2026 10m Transcript

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…

S1E198 Ep. 198 - The Science of Slow Progress: How Simple Math Helps with Focus

Feb 13, 2026 5m Transcript

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,…

S1E197 Ep. 197 - Why We Keep Things “Just in Case”: The Brain Science Behind Extra Stuff

Feb 06, 2026 7m Transcript

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…

S1E196 Ep. 196 - What Your Brain Needs When the World Feels Heavy

Jan 30, 2026 8m Transcript

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…

Ep. 195 - Money Matters: The Hidden Costs Your Brain Ignores

Jan 23, 2026 6m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!In this episode, we’ll talk about why these charges slip under the radar, how they quietly become “normal,” and how to spot them so you can decide what’s worth keeping (and…

Ep. 194 - Money Matters: How and Why We Spend (or Don’t)

Jan 16, 2026 8m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!In this episode, we unpack the hidden psychology of money and why finances often trigger stress, avoidance, guilt, or overthinking. We’ll explore what happens in the brain…

S1E193 Ep. 193 - The Neuroscience of Less: A Digital De-Clutter Guide

Jan 09, 2026 7m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you! Digital clutter isn’t just messy—it’s mentally exhausting. This episode breaks down how digital overload affects attention, decision-making, and mental energy—and offers…

S1E192 Ep. 192 - The Brain Snacks Appetizer Sampler: 10 Fast Tracks for Real Life

Jan 02, 2026 9m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!Looking for simple, science-backed ways to think more clearly and move through your day with less friction? This episode brings together 10 of the most-revisited tools from…

S1E191 Ep 191 - Three Ways to Calm Your Overwhelmed Brain

Dec 26, 2025 8m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!Our brains do a lot of heavy lifting every single day. During periods of change (a new season, a new year, or just life), it’s common to feel overwhelmed.This episode…

S1E190 Ep. 190 - The Neuroscience of Giving | Gifts That Cost Little & Mean a Lot

Dec 19, 2025 7m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!We spend so much time searching for the perfect gift - the right item, the right price point, the right delivery window. But what if the most meaningful gifts aren’t found…

S1E189 Ep. 189 - The (Brain) Chemistry of Feeling Good: 3 Happy Hormones

Dec 12, 2025 8m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!What if those feel-good moments with in life are also doing real, measurable work inside your brain? In this episode, we break down the brain chemicals behind feeling…

S1E188 Ep. 188 - Sleep vs. Fatigue: The Brain Science of Two Very Different Exhaustions

Dec 05, 2025 12m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!We often lump every kind of exhaustion into being “tired,” but the brain doesn’t see it that way. This episode unpacks the difference between the body needing sleep and the…

S1E187 Ep. 187- 4 Ways To Reclaim Your Focus in the Next 4 Weeks

Nov 29, 2025 10m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!When life speeds up, our focus is usually the first thing to slip through the cracks. In this episode, we talk about why our brains feel so overloaded this time of year and…

S1E186 Ep. 186 - Why Personal Notes Still Matter (+ What They Do to the Brain)

Nov 21, 2025 8m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you! In a world built for speed, the smallest slow moments often matter the most. In this episode, we explore the brain science behind surprise, delight, and why personalized…

S1E185 Ep. 185 – Time Matters, Part 4 | Real-Life Toolkit: 4 Science-Backed Ways to Maximize Your Minutes

Nov 14, 2025 13m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!In this final episode of our Time Matters series, we’re bringing together four simple, science-backed tools that help you make the most of the minutes you have. These…

S1E184 Ep. 184 - Time Matters, Part 3 | The Economics of Time & How to Stop Donating Yours

Nov 07, 2025 10m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!We often treat our time like an unlimited resource: available, affordable, and always open for others. But constantly giving without re-calibrating comes at a real…

S1E183 Ep. 183 - Time Matters, Part 2: The Myth of Catching Up (& Why We Always Feel Behind)

Oct 31, 2025 8m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!This episode explores the feeling of always being “behind” and chasing the finish line of being “caught up."  What happens when we slow down long enough to look at why we…

S1E182 Ep. 182 - Time Matters, Part 1: The Psychology of Being Always Early (or Always Late)

Oct 24, 2025 9m Transcript

We'd love to hear from you!Why are some people often early while others are usually late? In this episode, we explore what your time habits reveal about your brain and the deeper relationship with…

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How many episodes does Fewer Things Better have?

Fewer Things Better has published 201 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Fewer Things Better still active?

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

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