The Brain Based Student™
Welcome to The Brain-Based Student™, founded by me, Dr. Jess Payne—a Notre Dame professor and neuroscientist.
This channel is your essential guide to using neuroscience to boost your academic performance. It is for every student who wants to unlock their full potential. We'll cover how to get better sleep, manage stress, improve your focus and memory, and build the mental resilience you need to succeed in school and life.
It's time to work with your brain, not against it. Let's get started.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The content on this channel is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and should not be interpreted as a substitute for professional help.
I am a professor, not a clinician or medical doctor. While I deeply care about mental health and well-being, I’m not able to offer personalized support or crisis response in the comments.
The Brain Hack That Turns Stress Into Excitement
Why Drinking Before Bed Is Bad for Sleep!
My Students Explain Sleep and Emotion (Through Song!)
REM Sleep: The Nightly Therapy Session Your Brain Needs
Try This Easy Sleep Trick Tonight!
This Memory Test Reveals Why Sleep Matters
What Happens To Your Brain Under Stress?
Why Does Stress Rewire Your Brain for Negativity?
Travel Hacks You NEED for Better Sleep (The Last Tip is Gold!)
Think "Sleep is for the Weak"? It's destroying your performance.
Why Your Brain Can't Relax at Night
Why Caffeine And Alcohol Mess Up Your Sleep!
Why Pre-Sleep Routines Matter: A Neuroscientist Explains (Sleep Tip #3)
What to do if you can't sleep?
Is All Stress Bad For You? Find Out!
The Surprising Power of a Little More Sleep
What Happens to Your Brain When Stress Rewires It
Want to be more creative? Need to innovate? Sleep!
Just how sleep-deprived are you (dangerous zone)?
What is your "chronotype"? Are you an "owl" or a "lark"?
How Stress Affects Your Brain in Surprising Ways
Why All-Nighters Are Destroying Your Brain
Does Every Sleep Stage Benefit Grades?
What Every Student Should Know about Stress (Intro)
This Sleep Myth is Killing You (and You Don't Even Know It)
Do Naps Make You Smarter?
Does REM Sleep Make You Smarter?
Why You're Always Tired AND Always Stressed (The Real Reason)