#195: Tricks For Sharpening Your Mind And Improving Your Memory

If you're like me, you have the memory of a goldfish. Today's episode is all about one question: Is your brain a muscle? I'm joined by Memory Coach and TikTok sensation Josh McCartney to answer these questions and many others. We talk about how you can sharpen your memory and improve your ability to remember names, numbers and pretty much anything else. Josh also teaches me some of his most popular brain training techniques - so you'll learn how to remember names, recall numbers, and memorise facts quickly. If that sounds hokey to you, I was sceptical when interviewing him, but what Josh taught me REALLY helped me improve my memory. This may be one of the most interesting episodes yet, with Josh sharing some truly epic tricks to enhance your memory.   Discussion points 02:52 Memory and age 04:42 Getting things off the tip of your tongue 08:15 How to train your brain 12:15 Remembering names 14:20 Mental health and memory 20:13 Josh's typical clients 21:26 Memorising a speech 25:57 Memory test 32:55 Getting others to memorize things 38:37 Recalling a spreadsheet with numbers on it 43:43 Remembering your P&L 47:25 Recalling many names at once 48:60 Competing memory 50:21 Does improving your memory have an age limit? 51:38 Poor memories and societal problems 52:34 Memories and animals 53:30 Social media   Show Sponsors: Smartkas: Providing food security as a service Najahi Events: The UAE's leading event promotor   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Josh McCartney https://www.instagram.com/joshmccartneyofficial/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@memorycoach  

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Formerly the Unscripted Podcast with Spencer Lodge Join Spencer Lodge as he connects with the most fascinating personalities in Dubai. A city that rose from the desert sands to become one of the most ambitious, innovative and inspiring places on Earth. Behind its glittering skyline are people with stories just as extraordinary - pioneers, dreamers and doers who dared to turn bold visions into reality. Made in Dubai is where those stories are told. Hosted by Spencer Lodge, each episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the people shaping the UAE's future — from business leaders and record-breakers to cultural icons and creative disruptors. But this isn't just about their success. It's about the journey - the risks they took, the challenges they faced and the moments that defined them. It's about the unique magic of Dubai: a place where ambition meets opportunity, where cultures from around the world collide to create something truly special and where anything feels possible. Whether you're an entrepreneur searching for your next big move, someone curious about life in the UAE or simply in need of inspiration, Made in Dubai is your invitation to step inside this vibrant city and meet the people who make it remarkable. If it was made in Dubai, you'll hear it here.