Episode 612: The Brain Science of Procrastination
The Dr CK Bray Show
Most people do not procrastinate because they are lazy or unmotivated. They procrastinate because something feels heavy beneath the surface. In this episode of the Dr. CK Bray show, Dr. Bray unpacks why putting things off is often a form of self-protection rather than self-sabotage. He explores what is really happening in the brain when you avoid starting even the things that matter most and why more discipline is rarely the answer. If you have ever wondered why you know what to do but still struggle to begin this conversation is for you. This episode presents a more compassionate and...
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Episode 611: Why 40 Million People Quit Their Job in 2024
The Dr CK Bray Show
What if loving your job has nothing to do with passion, purpose, or perks and everything to do with how often you get to be yourself at work? In this interesting episode with Dr. Bray, he unpacks a powerful idea from Marcus Buckingham that challenges how leaders think about engagement, retention, and performance. Most people are not burned out because they work too hard. They are burned out because they rarely get to do the parts of the job that give them energy. The moments where time disappears. The conversations that feel natural. The problems they solve instinctively. Those moments are not...
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Episode 610: This is the Year You STOP!
The Dr CK Bray Show
As the year comes to a close, many people feel it. A mix of relief, pressure, and a quiet sense that something needs to change. Not because they failed, but because despite doing many things right, the year felt heavier than expected. In this episode, Dr. Christopher K. Bray explores a different way to approach the New Year. Instead of setting bigger goals or trying to fix yourself, he invites you to stop and look at two things that may be quietly holding you back. The first is the automatic behavior that shows up when you are under pressure. How you communicate. How you protect yourself. How...
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Episode 609: Design Your Brain Not Your Goals for 2026
The Dr CK Bray Show
Everyone is talking about goals right now. New habits. New plans. New resolutions. But what if the most important thing to design for the New Year is not your goals, but your brain? In this episode, Dr. Christopher K. Bray introduces a different way to think about the year ahead. Instead of focusing on what you want to accomplish in 2026, he explores how your daily pace, stress, attention, and recovery are quietly shaping the brain you will live with all year long. And why that matters more than most people realize. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world examples from high performers, this...
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Episode 608: The Holiday Brain
The Dr CK Bray Show
The holidays look simple from the outside, but inside the brain they are anything but. This week, Dr Bray explores why this season stirs up so much emotion and how small rituals, tiny moments of connection, and simple sensory cues can create the holiday season you really want. You will hear stories, science, and a few practical ideas and tips you can use to bring more meaning and calm into the next few weeks. If the holidays feel wonderful, complicated, or a little of both, this episode will help you create a season that feels grounded, joyful, and full of meaning. Quotes by Dr. Bray...
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Episode 607: A Season of Surprising Shifts
The Dr CK Bray Show
Sometimes a single month can hold enough joy, loss, wonder, and meaning to rearrange the way you see your entire life. In this episode, I share three moments that arrived unexpectedly and changed me in ways I didn’t anticipate. You’ll hear about neighbors who taught me something about legacy, a newborn who altered my sense of what truly matters, and a friend whose final wish reminded me of the impact one life can have. It is a story of beginnings and endings, presence and absence, and the quiet space where both shape us. I rarely talk about my personal life at this depth, but this season...
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Episode 606: The Language of Leadership: Seven Phrases Every Leader Should Use
The Dr CK Bray Show
If you want to level up your leadership in under fifteen minutes, this episode is for you. Dr. Bray is breaking down seven simple phrases that can completely change how your team collaborates, performs, and shows up every day. These are not clichés, and they are not soft skills. They are powerful signals that shift how the brain responds to stress, trust, and connection. In this episode, Dr. Bray explains why these phrases land, how they change the way people think and act, and how you can start using them right away. One conversation can change a culture. One phrase can change the tone of an...
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Episode 605: The Meeting Habit That is Ticking Everyone Off!
The Dr CK Bray Show
In this episode of the Dr. CK Bray Show, Dr. Bray unpacks the “Fester List," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s bold move to expose the quiet problems rotting his company from within. The top offender? Leaders and teams glued to phones during meetings, including Chesky himself. Dr. Bray goes beyond the headlines, exploring why people are on their devices and the impact it is having on internal meetings and, even more importantly, external client meetings. You’ll discover the surprising reason some CEOs encourage discreet texting (yes, really), the 60-second team ritual that turns...
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FAN FAVORITE Episode 306: Thankful, Grateful and a Dose of History
The Dr CK Bray Show
We all need a day to celebrate and acknowledge all that we are grateful for. No matter where you live in the world today listen to the story of Squanto and how he changed Thanksgiving for numerous immigrants. Also, take up the Thanksgiving challenge to do service for others and be an individual someone else is grateful for! Dr. Bray starts off the United States Thanksgiving week right. Quotes by Dr. Bray: “This week the assignment is: be a blessing, do service, or have someone be grateful for you.” “No matter where you live in the world, it’s a great time to be grateful, thankful, and...
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Episode 604: The Science of Stillness: Quieting the Brain
The Dr CK Bray Show
We live in a world that glorifies speed, noise, and constant doing. But what if the secret to thinking better, leading better, and living better is actually found in the moments when we stop? In this episode, Dr. Bray dives into the neuroscience of stillness; why your brain needs quiet to perform at its best, and how doing nothing may be the most productive thing you can do. He will share the story of a high-performing executive who thought he was burning out, when in fact, his brain was begging for a break. We’ll explore what happens in your mind when you slow down, how silence rewires your...
info_outlineMost people do not procrastinate because they are lazy or unmotivated. They procrastinate because something feels heavy beneath the surface. In this episode of the Dr. CK Bray show, Dr. Bray unpacks why putting things off is often a form of self-protection rather than self-sabotage. He explores what is really happening in the brain when you avoid starting even the things that matter most and why more discipline is rarely the answer. If you have ever wondered why you know what to do but still struggle to begin this conversation is for you.
This episode presents a more compassionate and practical approach to understanding procrastination. You will learn how emotional weight, uncertainty, and self-pressure can quietly stall progress and discover what actually helps the brain feel safe enough to move forward. Instead of fighting yourself or waiting for motivation, you will learn simple ways to lower friction, reduce overwhelm, and start where you are. Procrastination is not a flaw to fix. It is a signal to listen to. And when you do, progress often follows more naturally than you expect.
Alice Boyes, HBR May-June 2022
Quotes by Dr. Bray
“Procrastination doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you. It doesn’t mean that you need to change.”
“Strong habits reduce our need for self-control because those habits just kick in.”
“We tend to avoid tasks that stir up negative emotions, and avoidance is a major driver of procrastination.”
“Accurately identifying your emotions—what we call emotional granularity—helps you manage them.”