Ever feel mentally foggy even after resting?
Bill McKenna of Cognitive Movement shares simple eye movements, spinning, and body-awareness exercises that bioharmonize your brain, sharpen focus, and boost decision-making, without drugs or endless study sessions.
Meet our guest
Bill’s journey from high-thrill pursuits to spiritual exploration led him to develop a method for lasting transformation. After a near-death experience, he immersed himself in the mind-body connection & co-created Cognomovement with Liz. His work blends resilience, insight & a passion for helping others unlock their potential.
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Key takeaways
- Holding your device at eye level supports happier brain chemicals & reduces sadness linked to looking down
- Time spent looking down at phones closely matches rising rates of depression & anxiety, especially in teens
- Where you move your eyes activates different brain areas—looking up sparks creativity, down triggers sadness
- Moving your eyes through certain positions acts like a workout for your mind, boosting different aspects of IQ
- Simple movements like spinning in a chair stimulate your brain’s processing speed, attention, & working memory
- Open peripheral vision improves mood, awareness, & reduces conflict in relationships & daily life
- Physical & emotional injuries show up the same way in brain scans & block certain mental functions
- Even just a few minutes of the right brain exercises daily create lasting improvements in focus & cognitive ability
- Children’s instinct to spin, run, & use their vision in different ways helps their brains develop properly
- Walking labyrinths or figure eights balances brain hemispheres, inspires new ideas, & solves tough problems
Episode highlights
02:13 How Eye Position & Movement Influence Brain Function
20:39 Brain-Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
30:10 How to Identify & Correct Brain Weaknesses
41:51 Real-Life Results From Cognitive Movement
3:17 How to Start & Keep Progressing
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