Brains get tested last—and feel it first. We kick off Unshakable Brain by tackling a blind spot most people don’t know exists: standard bloodwork can tell you about your heart, hormones, and liver, but it can’t tell you how your brain is performing or what your nervous system is going through day to day. After reading thousands of labs, Dr. Kylie Burton shares the missing piece—a simple cheek-swab Brain DNA test that helps explain why some people struggle with focus, stress recovery, or cognitive fatigue, and what to do next.

We walk through the real-world moments that make this urgent: kids in contact sports headed into seasons of headers and tackles, and adults living inside their phones with constant alerts shaping mood, attention, and sleep. Rather than fear the noise, we build a plan to measure what matters and turn data into action. You’ll hear how to rethink familiar markers like vitamin D through a brain-first lens, connect lab insights to daily routines, and set up habits that protect mental clarity across busy weeks and big goals. The aim is practical resilience—more focus, steadier mood, faster recovery from stress—without fads or guesswork.

To make the work doable, we’ll release two episodes weekly: a 25–30 minute deep dive into the science, stories, and strategies that strengthen cognition, and a short “brain bite” with one clear step you can use today. If you want a companion guide, grab the Unshakable Brain book on Amazon for step-by-step ways to read your labs like your brain depends on them. Ready to build a stronger, sharper, unshakable mind? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this, and leave a review with one brain goal you’re chasing next.'

Welcome to Unshakable Brain! I'm so honored you are here.

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

What if the dream you built doesn’t feel like your life? We open the door on a painfully honest truth: you can hit seven figures, buy the picture-perfect house, and still carry a quiet ache that the next milestone won’t fix. That’s the hedonic treadmill at work—dopamine-fueled highs that fade fast—plus the social media illusion that tells you scaling is the only story worth telling.

I share how my business mirrored my brain chemistry—designed around launches, spikes, and “bigger” as a strategy—and why it finally collapsed under misalignment. We dig into brain DNA and the role of dopamine in the chase, the diminishing returns of money on happiness, and the heavy toll of comparison and documentation on high achievers and healthcare professionals. Then we pivot from diagnosis to design: five practical priorities that help you step off the treadmill and into a steadier, more meaningful life—health, relationships, experiences over things, meaningful challenges, and keeping money in perspective. You’ll also hear a powerful moment from a Chicago workshop where “I want eight figures” became “I want $500k and peace,” and why that shift might be the bravest metric of all.

This conversation is a reset for anyone stuck in perform-and-prove mode. If you’ve been building what the feed tells you to want, consider this permission to define “enough,” clear your plate, and rebuild around your nervous system and values. We’re choosing work that compounds gently—like podcasting and writing—and measuring success by days that feel human.

If this resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more people find their way off the treadmill and into a life that actually fits. Thanks for joining me and allowing me to be vulnerable. What I thought I wanted really isn't what I wanted and now I'm building a business on my terms. Have you ever experienced this in life?

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

Your brain isn’t fixed—it’s rewiring with every choice you make. We dive into how neurons connect to form powerful networks and share simple, science-backed ways to strengthen those connections using varied learning, movement, and everyday nutrition. From walking on a treadmill while reading aloud to typing quick summaries and self-quizzing, you’ll hear a practical multimodal study routine that transforms passive review into durable memory. It’s not about working longer; it’s about learning smarter.

We also zoom out to what fuels plasticity: steady energy, omega-3s, colorful plants, and solid sleep. When you pair smarter practice with better fuel, attention sharpens and recall improves. Then comes the spark that keeps growth going—novelty. You’ll get a weekly challenge to try something new, whether it’s a different walking route, a fresh recipe, or a small skill you’ve been putting off. Each tiny change nudges your brain to form new pathways and stay adaptable under stress.

To make these habits stick at home, we share a simple three-question ritual inspired by Kim Perell: one gratitude, one failure to normalize learning, and one thing you did even though you didn’t want to. It’s a fast reset that builds emotional flexibility, courage, and a growth identity—for kids and adults alike. If the number 86 billion neurons sounds huge, good. The point is choosing which connections to strengthen and mold next.

I'd be ever grateful for if you could 1- Subscribe, 2- share this Brain Bite with a friend who you think would enjoy this unshakable brain stuff. I'm sure loving brining it to you. Aren't these Brain Bite episodes fun? They'll be around every Thursday with full episodes airing every Tuesday. Enjoy!

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakable Brain community. Dr. Kylie