Dr. CK Bray
I Love Books!
I love to read books, and I love to listen to books! My goal this year was to read 100 books, and I am on track to make that goal. One of...
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Dr. CK Bray
- Nov 9
- 1 min
The Race
The race of life isn’t what you think it is. In fact, it usually isn’t a race at all; we turn it into one so we can be the first and the...
Dr. CK Bray
- Nov 2
- 1 min
The Fame Monster
As of late, I have noticed that several people I associate with have a strong desire for fame. I can't understand why, I have always...
Dr. CK Bray
- Oct 26
- 3 min
Creating Peace and Calm in a Warring World
It was the moment my pre-teen age child asked about the "WARS" (yes plural!) going on that I realized how terrifying the state of our...
Dr. CK Bray
- Oct 19
- 3 min
A Moment of Clarity and Change
I recently realized my soap box lectures on how bad tech is for us and our children doesn't change behaviors. We often realize we aren't...
Dr. CK Bray
- Sep 28
- 10 min
Rediscovering Classic Poetry Your Brain Needs
This week I change things up and bring some healthy brain food for you to taste over the next week. POETRY! Before you hit the delete...
Dr. CK Bray
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Call Me Howard Roark
I recently read “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand. It has been in print for over 70 years and has sold more than nine million copies in 20...
Dr. CK Bray
- Aug 31
- 6 min
Things I Wish I Had Done or Learned Earlier in My Life
Ryan Holiday (one of my favorite authors) wrote an article on 24 things he wished he had done sooner in his life. I loved the article and...
Dr. CK Bray
- Aug 24
- 2 min
The Red, Hot, Painful Picture of Inflammation
I tend to talk more about the brain, but I’m discussing Inflammation today. Often associated with redness and swelling after an injury,...
Dr. CK Bray
- Aug 17
- 2 min
A Book Review on the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
I rarely do a book review in my weekly newsletters, but this week is different! In a world brimming with self-help books and personal...
Dr. CK Bray
- Aug 10
- 2 min
The Surprising Truth of You
Have you ever wondered how others perceive you? Are you desperate to know if people think you're as funny, charming, and irresistible as...
Dr. CK Bray
- Aug 3
- 2 min
The Digital Declutter Plan
Since the U.S. Surgeon General’s big announcement about social media and technology, I have been receiving lots of emails from...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Insights Into Loneliness and the Brain
I was recently asked a question from one of my podcast listeners about loneliness. They wrote, “Dr. Bray, I feel lonely, yet I am...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jul 20
- 2 min
The Power of Recognition: Satisfying Our Craving for Appreciation
I had a good friend in college who was successful at everything he touched; I swear he had the Midas touch. One weekend we decided to get...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jul 13
- 2 min
The Art and Science of Conversations
We have lost the art of communication in the last few years. While there has been an increase in hostility, anger, and misunderstandings,...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jul 6
- 3 min
Neuroscience in the News
New, exciting, and hilarious research has been released in the past few months, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This is the...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jun 29
- 2 min
The Terrible Danger Your Child Is In and You Don't Even Know It
It finally happened in May 2023 (and I will say it was a bit late to the game, but better late than never)! A statement and urgent...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Unleashing Your Perfect Summer While Holding Down a Busy Job
Summer is on the way, and the fun is only beginning. The older I get, the faster summer comes and goes, so this year, I decided to...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jun 15
- 3 min
What Would I Say if I Were a Dad to My 18-Year-Old Self?
Happy Father’s Day to all those who play a role in raising a young person. I will admit I don’t like Father’s Day. My children must find...
Dr. CK Bray
- Jun 8
- 2 min
Living to 100 Years Old!
A fancy new retirement home was recently built within a mile of my home. As a family, we decided to visit at least once a month. It is...
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