How to Reprogram Your Brain for Calm & Focus Using the Reticular Activating System

If you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or mentally overstimulated, it’s not a personal failure—it’s neuroscience. In this episode, I explain how a part of your brain called the Reticular Activating System

(RAS) acts as a filter for your entire experience of reality.

Every second, your brain is flooded with millions of bits of information, but only a tiny fraction reaches conscious awareness.

Your RAS decides what gets through. Here’s the key: your RAS is programmable.

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your brain feels overstimulated and unfocused What the Reticular Activating System actually does How stress, distraction, and emotional reactivity get reinforced A simple 2-minute daily habit to help your brain filter for calm, focus, and grounding How one intentional word can recalibrate your nervous system throughout the day This isn’t manifestation or positive thinking. It’s applied neuroscience—working with your brain’s natural filtering system instead of letting it run on autopilot. If you’re navigating chronic stress, burnout, hormone changes, or mental fatigue, this habit can help you feel more regulated and resilient—starting today.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with your healthcare provider to determine what’s appropriate for you.