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The Brain BS™ Podcast

The Brain BS™ Podcast

Written by: Maureen Kafkis
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Maureen Kafkis is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, the Brain BS™ coach, and the host of The Brain BS™ Podcast (previously The Power of Community & Collaboration Podcast). When she learned that the average human brain has over 60,000 thoughts a day and that most of them are lies (Brain BS™) that cause needless suffering, she started to learn how to separate the fact from fiction in her mind and has never looked back. Maureen truly believes that living consciously, understanding how your brains work, and learning to feel your feelings are necessary for an empowering and fulfilling life. She brings her expertise and extensive knowledge to inspire people in the SB area and beyond to learn how to live consciously, tap into their personal power and become leaders in their community.


In a world where there is so much division and way too much focus on competition, the Brain BS™ Coach is promoting a conscious community and lifestyle built on leadership energy, collaboration, and mutual support. She is doing that because the power of the collective far exceeds anything that can be done at the individual level and it’s just way more fun! If we all consciously collaborate with one another and succeed together we can have a substantial ripple effect that will extend far beyond our local community. Listen and learn how you can add value to your own community!


Check out https://www.thebrainbs.com/ to learn more about the Brain BS™ Coach and what she is all about!


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Episodes
  • 264) It's Time to Question Your Beliefs
    Jun 9 2026

    In this episode I am speaking about beliefs and why we need to question them. From an early age, we take on beliefs from the people around us and don't realize they are optional. In fact, those thoughts (beliefs are just thoughts we have had on repeat) are so ingrained in us that we begin to think they are factual. We don't question them and we adopt the mindset that it is what it is.

    We forget our beliefs are just thoughts that did not even originate from within us. That's why It's essential to take the time to do an inventory on the beliefs that are guiding us in life to determine if they are working for us or against us. This is important especially in terms of our relationships.

    Listen to this episode and get educated about how our beliefs go very deep and can work against us. We must be able to separate the fact from fiction in our minds and realize that we can change our beliefs whenever we are inspired. This can literally make or break a relationship so take the time to listen!

    Click on the platform of your choice to listen to the latest episode,follow the podcast and write a review so we can spread the news and reach more people!

    Apple Podcasts
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/id1548758744?i=1000643769866

    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414d

    Google Podcasts
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    Amazon Music
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    I Heart Radio

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    Pandora

    https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

    If you want to get in touch with me to discuss something you are passionate about or to collaborate, this is where you can find me.
    https://www.thebrainbs.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/maureen.kafkis.52

    mkcoachllc@gmail.com

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    17 mins
  • 264) The Impact Losing a Child Can Have on Relationships
    Jun 3 2026

    In this episode I speak with Alex Castenada who is the owner of the painting company that painted our new home in SB. Alex and I struck up a friendship working together and he shared a terribly sad story of losing a child. We discussed how it impacted his relationship with his wife at the time and how he has approached new relationships since then. We decided what he was offering could be helpful to other people in a similar situation, so we made it into a podcast episode.

    Alex and I originally recorded this episode in August of 2023 when I was getting ready to take a break from my podcast. I was recently reminded of it when he came to do another bid for painting our old house, and I'm so glad I was! After listening to it, I am confident you will be inspired by what Alex has to say. Almost everything in the episode is still pertinent today except his current relationship he speaks about is a year older and the name of the podcast is no longer The Power of Community & Collaboration.

    Listen to this episode and hear how Alex was able to recover from a terrible tragedy and find love again after a long period of darkness. I have no doubt you fill find him as inspiring as I do!

    Click on the platform of your choice below to listen to the latest episode, follow the podcast and write a review so we can spread the news and reach more people!

    Here is Alex's email if you want to hire him for a job in the SB and surrounding area
    acpaintworks@gmail.com

    Apple Podcasts
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/id1548758744?i=1000643769866

    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414d

    Google Podcasts
    https://podcasts.google.com/search/The%20Brain%20BS%20Podcast

    Amazon Music
    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09208f98-6c21-4fea-abbf-14a495cabd09/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously

    I Heart Radio
    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brain-bs-podcast-learn-76710324/

    Pandora
    https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845


    If you want to get in touch with me to discuss something you are passionate about or to collaborate, this is where you can find me.
    https://www.thebrainbs.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/maureen.kafkis.52

    mkcoachllc@gmail.com

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    38 mins
  • 263) A Study in Resilience
    May 27 2026

    In this episode I speak with Dante Bacani about how he has handled very significant health issues that might drag another person down. Dante's ongoing determination and commitment to recovery and getting back to independent living again after five years is remarkable and inspiring.

    So if you are feeling down, overwhelmed or hopeless about something happening in your own life, this episode might be just what you need to kickstart your life again. You will learn about Dante's health challenges, how it is for him to be on his own again, and hear some of his reflections on recently turning 60yo. Of course, we will also be exploring all the Brain BS™ throughout the episode!

    Here is Dante's email address so you can reach out to him if inspired:
    Dante.Bacani@gmail.com

    Click on the platform of your choice to follow the podcast and write a review so we can spread the news and reach more people!

    Apple Podcasts
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/id1548758744?i=1000643769866

    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414d

    Google Podcasts
    https://podcasts.google.com/search/The%20Brain%20BS%20Podcast

    Amazon Music
    https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09208f98-6c21-4fea-abbf-14a495cabd09/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously

    I Heart Radio
    https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brain-bs-podcast-learn-76710324/

    Pandora
    https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845

    If you want to get in touch with me to discuss something you are passionate about or to maybe collaborate on something, this is where you can find me.


    https://www.thebrainbs.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/maureen.kafkis.52
    mkcoachllc@gmail.com

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    49 mins
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