The Brain Scrub
The Brain Scrub starting in June, 2026, is about two men sharing how they are living an authentic, engaging, and intentional life in their 50's. Regardless of the turbulence in their life, they learned that we all have agency to live our best life. The purpose of the show is to share how living your best life can be accelerated by self-care, authenticity, and building community.
This podcast explains a path to living a more authentic life by taking a courageous look at self and focusing on what can be controlled.
We are not an experts and the tools and techniques shared are based on research, practice, and ideas. For mental or physical health challenges, please seek the advice of a qualified practitioner. Absolutely seek professional help to deal with trauma, depression, personality disorders, etc. Support is out there - get it.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
28 min
There are some books out there like the ACA book which really resonate with 'Glen' and how I am and how I ought to be. This book helped me in seeing how my brain developed based on a toxic environment and is giving me a chance to scrub it. It this episode, I highlight the 14 traits of an ACA. The Book: ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS/DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES: Big Red Book
Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
14 min
Thanks to Daniel Gottman and Mel Robbins, my wife and I are on the pathway to more connection, understanding, and heart base dialogue done in a safe and effective way. Please listen for more details.
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
16 min
This episode is about the power of fear and when in fear, we don't have time to think and be rational. FOX clearly demonstrates this in some of their broadcasts and to me, it's highly ignorant and disrespectful behaviour that is driving more hatred in this world.
Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026
16 min
Respect is different for everyone. How is perceived or intentional disrespect helping or hindering your relationships? In this episode I share my story about how disrespect can easily be taken as an FU.
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
1 hr 1 min
We apparently live in a more 'connected world'. Through the internet, answers and friends are at our finger tips. What are we possibly missing out on with this reality? According to some studies, North Americans have high rates of depression. Could this be one of the causes? Is this reality creating the opposite of connection - disconnection and loneliness?
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
1 hr 7 min
Many of us are driven to do better, try harder, be our best, and in many cases, all on our own. In this episode we explore the power of ordinary with community in mind.
Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026
54 min
Jeff works with Glen in the episode on his need to force dialogue in order to feel safe. It's important to note that beliefs we have, either limit or enable our behaviors - hence the dialogue on trying to shift them from what we learned earlier in life.
Jun 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2026
1 hr 8 min
I am pleased to introduce a new co-host. Jeff and I have been amazing friends since 2006 and both have self-awareness experience. many challenges we faced, and as a result, have become stronger men resulting in greater authenticity. We have learned about the power of personal agency and I am looking forward on taking on this new journey with a dear friend and at times, my support person. This episode is about the power of social connection.