Unfolding the Mind
Welcome to Unfolding the Mind with Jenia Romanova, a podcast dedicated to exploring the incredible potential of your brain and how to harness it to live your best life. Join me as I delve into topics like sustainable goal-setting, overcoming mental roadblocks, building habits that stick, managing stress, improving sleep and embracing self-care. I also discuss how to cultivate a resilient and flexible mind, empowering you to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence. Each episode is packed with practical insights rooted in neuroscience and offers actionable tips that work, helping you unlock your full potential and create meaningful, lasting change - one small step at a time. Tune in weekly for fresh insights on self-improvement, personal growth and the fascinating world of the mind.
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Episodes
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Our comfort zone is a place of rest and recovery — but can too much comfort hold us back? In this episode, we explore the balance between stability and growth, why staying comfortable for too long can lead to stagnation, and how to gently step beyond our limits in a way that feels exciting rather than overwhelming. Tune in for practical tips to expand your comfort zone while keeping a sense of security.
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Are you drowning in notifications, endless scrolling and information overload? It’s time for a reset! In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, we explore the impact of digital clutter on our brains and well-being. Learn why a detox is essential, practical ways to reduce digital noise, and how to reclaim your focus, creativity, and inner peace — without quitting technology altogether. Tune in and take back control!
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Ever felt stuck, unmotivated or just plain lazy? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down emotional setbacks, laziness and procrastination — how to tell them apart and, more importantly, how to overcome them. Whether it's your brain hitting the brakes or sneaky procrastination tricks, we’ll explore why we get stuck and how to get back on track. Tune in and take that first step forward!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Ever wondered where ideas come from? In this Unfolding the Mind episode, we explore the neuroscience of creativity, how ideas “choose” us (as Elizabeth Gilbert describes in Big Magic), and ways to overcome fear and self-doubt. Plus, I’ll share practical tips to boost creativity and invite more inspiration into your life. Tune in now and start unfolding your creative mind!
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
If you don’t plan for joy, life will make time for burnout. In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, we explore how your brain’s dopamine (drive) and serotonin (contentment) systems work, why balance matters, and how to intentionally make space for activities that truly recharge you. Tune in to discover simple ways to create a life that feels good — not just looks productive!
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, we dive into how to recognize and regulate your mental state to shift from stress and burnout to balance.
Learn the key differences between chronic stress and burnout, why awareness is the first step to recovery, and simple tools to reset your nervous system—like quality sleep, digital detoxes, movement, and oxytocin boosts. Tune in for practical strategies to regain clarity and control over your well-being!
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Ever felt like you're navigating life in a thick fog, stuck in autopilot mode? In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, I share a personal story about getting lost in the Italian mountains and how it mirrors what happens to our brains under stress. I’ll break down the two thinking modes - fast and slow - and explain why stress hijacks our decisions. Awareness is the first step to clarity! Listen now, and let me know - have you ever felt stuck in mental fog?
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
What’s holding you back from achieving your goals? In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, we uncover the mental roadblocks that stop us - lack of clarity, low energy, vague plans and self-doubt - and how to overcome them using neuroscience-backed strategies.
Tune in for practical tips to boost motivation, build better habits and rewire your brain for success!
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
In this debut episode of Unfolding the Mind, we will explore why January often feels overwhelming and how our brain’s natural tendencies can challenge our efforts to create lasting change.
Discover the science behind habits, the power of starting small and how to work with your brain to achieve sustainable growth.
Packed with neuroscience insights and practical tips, this episode is your guide to meaningful progress and a fresh start to the new year.