3293: The Science of a Brain Break AND Unlocking Your Potential Through Biometrics by Jessica Spendlove on Mental Optimization

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Nutrition, Fitness, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 14 February 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3293: Jessica Spendlove reveals how aligning with your ultradian rhythm and integrating brain breaks can elevate productivity while preventing burnout. She also explains how combining subjective awareness with biometric tracking empowers leaders to optimise energy, focus, and recovery,ensuring sustainable, high-level performance in demanding roles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jessicaspendlove.com/the-science-of-a-brain-break-unlocking-holistic-wellbeing-and-peak-performance-for-leaders/ AND https://jessicaspendlove.com/executive-performance-unlocking-your-potential-through-biometrics/ Quotes to ponder: "Instead of pushing through with caffeine or sugary snacks, taking a 20-minute 'brain break' can recharge your mental energy and prepare you for your next productivity peak." "Subjective data, how you feel day-to-day, is a critical yet underutilised tool for maintaining long-term performance." "By understanding how your body operates, what drives your energy, what disrupts your focus, and what enhances your recovery, you can unlock your full potential as a leader." Episode references: WHOOP wearable technology: https://www.whoop.com Oura Ring sleep tracker: https://ouraring.com Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrmY8OSHM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:58.4	and executive performance, unlocking your potential through biometrics, both by Jessica Spendlove, of jessaconsolub.com,
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1:37.7	The Science of a Brain Break, Unlocking Holistic Well-Being and Peak Performance for Leaders by Jessica Spendlove of jessicaspendlove.com.
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