A podcast to help you be well.
A human-forward podcast for those of us who want to feel better and don’t know where to start. Brain Health Besties brings practical tools, thoughtful conversations, and small moments of care into everyday life.
- Science-backed conversations
- Everyday brain-health tools
- Be Well moments on demand
All Podcast Episodes
Be Well Moment: Staying Grounded During Change
If change has been feeling overwhelming, this is a moment to pause. In this Be Well Moment, the Be Well Besties guide listeners through a grounding mindfulness practice using mountain imagery to support moments of change. Adapted from Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mountain Mindfulness, this episode puts the ideas from “Why Change Feels Hard” into practice. Bailey guides listeners step by step through the practice, followed by a brief reflection from the Besties. If you’re feeling unsettled by change, this practice offers a simple way to pause and reset. For your safety, listen when you’re able to fully focus and not driving or multitasking.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
Why Change Feels So Hard
Change can feel hard, even when it’s small or when it’s something we want. In this episode, the Be Well Besties talk about why uncertainty feels overwhelming, why the brain often treats change like a threat, and what can help us move through stress and uncertainty with more understanding. Through personal stories and reflection, they explore why even small changes can feel bigger than they seem. If you’ve been feeling stretched by change, stuck in uncertainty, or just a little off your rhythm, this conversation offers a grounded place to begin making sense of what’s happening.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
Gift of Grace: What is You Treated Yourself Like You Treat Others?
We’re quick to offer grace to others: a kind word, a soft landing, a second chance. But when it comes to ourselves? That same compassion can feel miles away. In this episode our Besties explore the radical idea of turning grace inward, especially during a season packed with pressure and expectations.We’ll dig into the science of self-compassion, reflect on the patterns that keep us stuck in perfectionism, and ask: What if “me too” was just as important as “them first”? This is the third in our 4-part holiday series, and it’s all about letting go, showing up for yourself, and remembering your worth, no glitter required.Disclaimer: The practices we talk about here are great for your brain, but this podcast is not meant to take the place of psychotherapy or medication management. If you're feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, please call or text 988- the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
Be Well Moment: Treating Ourselves Like We Treat Others
This Be Well Moment is a gentle follow-up to our last Learning Together episode, where we explored the radical idea of giving ourselves the same grace we offer others. In this short practice, Bailey guides us through a Loving Kindness meditation adapted from Dr. Kristen Neff’s work on self-compassion. It’s a quiet invitation to pause, breathe, and remind yourself: you are worthy of kindness, especially from you. Whether you’re in the middle of holiday chaos or just need a moment to reconnect, this practice is here to help you soften toward yourself.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
Holiday Survival Kit: Stress, Balance & Moments of Peace
The holidays are here, and while that might mean twinkly lights and warm drinks, it can also mean emotional overload, family dynamics, and a calendar that feels like it’s closing in. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real stuff: the feelings that bubble up, the pressure to perform joy, and the quiet ways we can care for ourselves when everything feels extra. We’re talking about external navigation, how to move through the world during the holiday season with more intention and less burnout. From setting boundaries to building your own mental health toolkit, this is your permission slip to do the holidays your way. Whether you’re feeling festive, frazzled, or somewhere in between, this episode is your cozy companion for surviving the season with grace, humor, and a whole lot of self-compassion. This is the first in a 4-part series dedicated to navigating the holidays.Disclaimer: The practices we talk about here are great for your brain, but this podcast is not meant to take the place of psychotherapy or medication management. If you're feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, please call or text 988- the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
Be Well Moment: Building a Holiday Survival Kit
Feeling the holiday stress creeping in? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to wing it. In this Be Well Moment, the second of our 4-part holiday series, our Bestie Bailey walks us through a simple, grounding practice to help you build your own Holiday Survival Kit. Think of it as your go-to guide for those high-stress moments when your brain forgets what helps. From cozy comforts and grounding rituals to laughter and connection, we’ll help you lean into your greatest hits and create a personalized plan to support your well-being this season.Disclaimer: The practices we talk about here are great for your brain, but this podcast is not meant to take the place of psychotherapy or medication management. If you're feeling overwhelmed or in need of immediate support, please call or text 988- the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Hosts: Bailey Pyle, Nia Howard, Shelby Schneider
