The scientific way to boost your mood ⚡

Crystal Dilworth (aka Dr. Brain 🧠) joins me this week to talk social media addiction, what causes moodiness, and more! [View this email in your browser]( Your Brain Needs To Hear This: As you may have caught on by now, my zest for learning about ALL the things is pretty much never-ending. And though my passions generally lead me to explore more creative fields, every now and then I like to put my more analytical, left-brain hat on and get into the science of why we are the way we are. So I was thrilled when neuroscientist Dr. Crystal Dilworth joined me for this week's episode of [Teach Me Something New]( to share all about her research on addiction, sleep, brain chemicals, and more. Our conversation helped me better understand the science behind habit building and diets (and why trading ice cream for carrot sticks isn't exactly a recipe for success), the difference between social media addiction and dependency, and what happens in our brain when we're stressed or anxious. [My favorite factoid was hearing about how Dr. Dilworth makes brains glow in the dark for her research]( — Google "Brainbow" to see what I'm talking about! 🌈 [After you listen to today's show, don't forget to RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.]( And stay tuned for even more amazing guests coming up this month... like Diane von Furstenberg and Zooey Deschanel. Y'all, I'm fangirling so hard about these ladies — can't wait for you to hear more. Until next time, [Listen Now]( Feeling a little ho-hum about your Zoom background these days? You're not alone: 1 in 4 people admit they're embarrassed by their video call backdrop. If you're ready for a spring spruce, [h]( how to design the perfect home office, according to Instagram](. [Say goodbye to dry winter hair with these 4 DIY haircare recipes]( — perfect for your next self-care date. Financial jargon can be overwhelming, but we're making it all super digestible in our new series, [Selfmade Finance School](. This week, we share [5 need-to-know money terms to help you during tax season](. Ever heard of a [full moon circle]( Well, mark your calendar for the next full moon on March 28 and [read up on how to harness the energy of the moon to set intentions and connect with your closest circle of gal pals](. If you're feeling sleep-deprived these days (COVID-somnia, anyone?), this is a great moment to reevaluate your sleep routine and bedroom essentials. [Check out our Zzz-inducing tips for getting your sleep schedule back on track](. Don't mind us, just attempting to re-create every delicious [Half Baked Harvest]( recipe we can find! [This week: An extra creamy spicy pesto pasta alla vodka that can be served up in 30 minutes flat](. Quote Of The Day "If you could do ONE thing for your brain, get good, consistent sleep. Sleep is when your brain cleans house, when it synthesizes and creates new memories, and makes space for more information." — Dr. Crystal Dilworth [Brit + Co Site]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2020 Brit Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 129 Miller Ave #100A Mill Valley, CA 94941 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward](