About this episode
Dr. Tere Linzey is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and the founder of BrainMatterZ, a program meant to improve auditory processing, executive functioning skills, attention/focus, and memory in youths. Her book, Measuring Up! The Go-To Guide for Parents & Students Looking for an Edge in the Hyper-Competitive World of Education, has recently been updated with her clinical trials. Measuring Up shows readers how neuroplasticity and brain optimization work, and how to reshape a student's cognitive skills, which can lead to better scores and results. Dr. Linzey maintains a successful private practice in Carmel and Santa Barbara while being considered the premier cognitive skills expert as a result of her success rate and innovative programs. In this episode, Dr. Tere Linzey shares how targeted brain training can dramatically improve auditory processing, executive function, attention, and memory in kids and teens. You'll hear practical, non-supplement strategies—from environment and neuroplasticity "big hitters" to eye–hand games and daily habits—that help optimize cognitive performance at any age. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Linzey here: https://www.brainmatterz.com/ Get her book "Measuring Up" here: https://amzn.to/4kNtG1y Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 3:39 – From basketball coach to brain coach: Dr. Linzey's origin story 6:01 – "The brain is always practicing": habits, patterns, and neuroplasticity 8:56 – Environment, relationships, and becoming the average of your five people 13:20 – Big neuroplasticity "hitters": socializing, exercise, eye–hand games 16:00 – Brain cards, jigsaw puzzles, and why movement beats crosswords 17:02 – Teens, video games, and using screen time strategically (not every day) 25:41 – Phones, presence, and how constant tech access erodes attention and connection 39:30 – Brain camps, SAT/ACT boosts, and who comes to Tere's programs 41:00 – Success stories, raising scores by hundreds of points, and what's possible with training 44:10 – Where to find Dr. Tere and Brain Matterz, plus closing thoughts WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats
