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Unstoppable Brain with Dr. Kyra Bobinet

Unstoppable Brain with Dr. Kyra Bobinet

By: Kyra Bobinet
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You have the goals, the checklists, and the ambition. Yet, there is a pesky gap between the person you are and the version of yourself that you aspire to be. If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting an invisible headwind in your health, your habits, or your career, it’s not a character flaw. It’s a brain trap.

Welcome to Unstoppable Brain, a sanctuary of clarity in an era of ruptured attention and optimization burnout. Hosted by Kyra Bobinet, MD-MPH— physician and behavior researcher, trained at Harvard, UCSF, Stanford, and CEO of Fresh Tri—this show marks the end of the "performative" era and the beginning of the Iterative Mindset.

Each week, we cool the friction of being human and empower you through stories and practical science:

• The Trend-Check: We cut through the noise of wellness fads and click-bait science. Dr. Bobinet, with her sharp-witted co-host, pressure-tests the latest trends and peer-reviewed papers, debunking the junk and translating real science into a clear, actionable roadmap for your week.
• The Master Class: We go behind the scenes interviewing world-class innovators, clinicians, and creators who have abandoned the performance trap to iterate their way through profound struggle and into lives of purpose.
• The Science of You: Drawing on Dr. Bobinet’s decades of work—from wilderness therapy with incarcerated youth to leading health innovation for 30 million people—we explore what unlocks your potential through the lens of the brain, the habenula (your brain’s master switch for all you do or feel), and how the Iterative Mindset is the ultimate protective factor against getting stuck.

Stop fighting your brain. Start leading it. Whether you are navigating a high-stakes career pivot, reclaiming your vitality, or simply looking to find your footing in an overstimulating world, Unstoppable Brain provides the hard science and relatable storytelling to help you become truly unstoppable.Forbes Books Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Dr. Joe Kvedar: Can AI Fix Healthcare Before the System Breaks?

    Dr. Joe Kvedar: Can AI Fix Healthcare Before the System Breaks?
    Jun 4 2026
    Traditional healthcare is struggling to keep up with the needs of patients.

    Telemedicine, wearable devices, AI, and digital health tools have created new ways to monitor our health and access care. Yet many patients still face long wait times, confusing systems, and limited access when they need an in-person appointment.

    In this episode of Unstoppable Brain, Dr. Kyra Bobinet speaks with Dr. Joseph Kvedar, a professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, president of the American Telemedicine Association, and author of The Internet of Healthy Things and The New Mobile Age.

    Dr. Kvedar has spent decades studying the future of healthcare. He saw the rise of telemedicine and wearable technology long before either became mainstream. In this conversation, he explains where digital health has delivered on its promise, where the healthcare system has fallen short, and why some problems still require a human doctor in the room.

    The discussion covers the limits of AI in healthcare, the growth of telemedicine, the role of wearable devices such as Apple Watch and Oura Ring, the risks of private equity in medicine, and the growing complexity patients face when trying to get care.

    Dr. Kvedar also shares his prediction for the next major shift in healthcare: digital twins. A digital version of your body could one day help doctors test treatments, predict your response to medications, and create more personalized care.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    Why traditional healthcare still feels broken
    Where telemedicine improves the patient experience
    Why AI still has major limits in medicine
    How wearable technology gives doctors a fuller picture of your health
    Why motivation matters more than tracking alone
    How private equity can change the patient experience
    Why digital twins could shape the future of personalized medicine
    How innovators stay committed when their ideas are years ahead of the market

    Subscribe to Unstoppable Brain for practical conversations about neuroscience, behavior change, personal growth, and the tools that can help you build the life you want.

    Chapters
    00:00 Why traditional healthcare still feels broken
    00:15 Welcome to Unstoppable Brain
    01:23 Predicting the rise of digital health
    03:51 The early vision for a digital health assistant
    05:00 The rise of wearables and the Oura Ring
    05:40 Why healthcare can’t “move fast and break things”
    08:17 The risks of AI tools without clinical research
    10:50 Where AI performs well, and where it fails
    13:37 Why digital health is having a major moment
    14:33 Wearables give a continuous picture of your health
    16:23 Has personalized medicine gone too far?
    18:03 Longevity trends, hype, and scientific evidence
    21:25 Why telemedicine pioneers felt like outsiders
    23:02 Has digital health made care harder to navigate?
    24:31 How patient portals improve access
    26:28 The biggest failure of digital healthcare
    30:17 Retail healthcare, Amazon, Ro, Hims, and Hers
    32:16 Why patients choose telemedicine
    34:15 The risks of private equity in healthcare
    38:23 Why patients feel powerless inside the system
    41:48 Why in-person healthcare still struggles
    44:48 The digital side of healthcare is working
    45:42 Why AI still can’t replace a physical exam
    48:03 Wearables, motivation, and lasting behavior change
    52:00 Advice for people challenging conventional thinking
    55:35 The future of digital health
    56:11 How digital twins could transform medicine
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    58 mins
  • Liz Tran: AQ, Adaptability, and the Future of Human Success

    Liz Tran: AQ, Adaptability, and the Future of Human Success
    May 21 2026
    What helps people thrive when everything keeps changing?

    In this episode of Unstoppable Brain, Liz Tran joins Dr. Kyra Bobinet for a deep conversation about adaptability, behavior change, and the skill set people need to survive in an unpredictable world.

    Liz explains why IQ and EQ no longer tell the full story, and why “AQ” or Agility Quotient may be the defining trait of modern leadership. Drawing from years coaching fast-growing tech CEOs, she breaks down the habits, mindsets, and emotional skills that help people navigate uncertainty without losing themselves.

    They discuss the neuroscience behind resistance to change, the importance of anchors and routines, how to recover faster after setbacks, and why discomfort is often the clearest sign of growth.

    The conversation also explores how personality shapes adaptability, the danger of perfectionism, why human connection matters more in an AI-driven world, and how learning to operate in uncertainty can transform your work, relationships, and identity.If you’ve felt overwhelmed by constant change, this episode offers a practical framework for staying grounded while continuing to grow.

    Topics Covered:
    • What “AQ” means and why it matters
    • Why successful founders constantly reinvent themselves
    • The difference between IQ, EQ, and AQ
    • How adaptability impacts leadership and performance
    • The neuroscience of fear, failure, and resistance to change
    • The four pillars of agility: Anchors, Bets, Classroom, and Discomfort
    • Why routines and grounding habits matter
    • How to recover faster after setbacks
    • The danger of perfectionism and overplanning
    • Human connection in an AI-driven world
    • The four AQ archetypes and how they operate
    • Why discomfort is a signal of growth
    • How to build resilience during uncertainty
    Chapter Timestamps
    00:00 Why adaptability matters more than ever
    00:45 The founders who kept reinventing themselves
    03:00 Why agility became the defining trait of success
    05:00 The problem with fixed identities
    08:00 Childhood pain, ambition, and achievement
    12:00 Beginner’s mind and unlearning old patterns
    14:40 Why AQ can grow over time
    15:00 The neuroscience of resistance to change
    18:00 Why people repeat the same mistakes
    19:00 The importance of anchors and stability
    21:00 Meditation, routines, and emotional grounding
    24:00 Energy audits and managing depletion
    29:00 The three types of anchors
    31:30 Bets and learning to operate in uncertainty
    35:00 Recovery rate vs. success rate
    37:00 Why human connection matters more than ever
    41:00 The AQ archetypes explained
    44:00 The Astronaut vs. the Neurosurgeon
    47:00 The Novelist vs. the Firefighter
    51:00 Why life should feel like a classroom
    55:00 Discomfort as a signal of growth
    57:00 Fear, neuroscience, and adaptability
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Dr. Eva Selhub: The Truth About Resilience (It’s Not What You Think)

    Dr. Eva Selhub: The Truth About Resilience (It’s Not What You Think)
    May 7 2026
    What if stress isn’t the problem, but how your brain responds to it is?

    In this episode of Unstoppable Brain, Dr. Kyra Bobinet sits down with physician and resilience expert Eva Selhub to break down what’s actually happening in your brain when you feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in unhealthy patterns.

    Dr. Selhub shares how stress rewires your brain, why resilience is often misunderstood, and how small daily shifts can help you regain control.

    You’ll learn:
    • Why resilience is not about pushing harder
    • How stress creates addictive behavior loops
    • What your brain is doing when you feel overwhelmed
    • Why modern life is keeping you stuck in survival mode
    • How nature, connection, and awareness reset your system
    • Simple practices to reduce stress and restore balance


    This conversation blends neuroscience, behavior change, and real-world experience to give you a clear path forward.

    ⏱️ Timestamps
    00:00 – Why Dr. Eva Selhub almost left medicine
    00:18 – Burnout, dopamine, and modern stress
    01:33 – Building a career around “non-traditional” medicine
    03:00 – The moment that changed everything
    05:34 – Save lives vs help people live
    06:21 – Compounding trauma and burnout
    07:56 – What resilience actually means
    11:13 – Why resilience is misunderstood
    13:33 – The real definition of resilience
    17:27 – Thriving vs surviving
    18:25 – Hormesis and stress adaptation
    20:13 – Neuroplasticity, good vs bad habits
    22:55 – How your brain creates coping behaviors
    26:46 – The hidden cost of stress loops
    29:04 – Why modern life keeps you overwhelmed
    31:11 – Phone addiction and dopamine cycles
    35:01 – The missing piece: connection and love
    37:54 – Why mindset matters more than biology alone
    40:16 – Finding self-love through nature
    43:30 – Why modern identity increases stress
    46:18 – High achievers and burnout
    47:51 – The “love response” explained
    52:31 – Nature, healing, and connection
    57:37 – Daily habits to build resilience
    01:00:08 – Final thoughts and where to find Dr. Selhub
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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