The Brain Optimization Lab

We are focused on enhancing performance through optimizing brain health.

Our podcast allows the most influential and high performing athletes, warfighters, neuroscientists, and entrepreneurs to share their mental health testimonies and provide actionable insight into how they made it through the darkness.

Supporting The 38 Challenge non-profit.


The Brain Optimization Lab

🚨Charlotte, NC 38 Challenge event August 28th🚨

If you haven’t registered yet so so using the link in bio!

Can’t wait to see everyone there and we look forward to putting on a great event!

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The Brain Optimization Lab

🚨Tomorrow is the day🚨

Cannot wait to see all of you there, we look forward to putting on an awesome event!

If you have not registered yet, head to the link in our bio to register. Keep in mind we do encourage walk-ups as well so bring family, friends, and the STL community!

See you there!

#event #workout #challengethestigma

2 years ago | [YT] | 2

The Brain Optimization Lab

Episode 47 with Skylar Lewis is out now!!

In this powerful episode, join Skylar and Brandt as they embark on a transformative journey, exploring the deeply personal and often stigmatized topics of breaking porn and sex addiction. Sharing their own struggles and triumphs, they shed light on the challenges and strategies for overcoming these addictions and finding healing.

Diving deeper into personal development, Skylar and Brandt also examine the key qualities that define a true leader. Drawing from their diverse experiences and research, they identify the fundamental traits that separate great leaders from the rest.

Make sure to rate, like, share, and leave a review! We look forward to sharing more awesome conversations with you all!

#podcast #vulnerability #mentalhealth

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The Brain Optimization Lab

If you weren’t at our DFW event, no worries… you’ll be able to hear all the keynotes on tomorrow’s special episode of The 38 Challenge Podcast!

It will include moving speeches from David Vobora, Brandt McCartney, and Captain Brewer’s sister Kendall Brewer.

We look forward to sharing these with you and hopefully they can help any of you out there struggling. It will drop the usual time tomorrow on all platforms!

Make sure to like, rate, share, and leave a review!

#challengethestigma #podcast #mentalhealth

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The Brain Optimization Lab

We are reaching closer and closer to our goal! If you would like to donate it is super simple!

1. Click the website in our bio
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page
3. Click “donate”

We appreciate each and every contribution made to the 38 Challenge. On behalf of our whole team thank you!

#donate #event #the38challenge

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The Brain Optimization Lab

Our DFW event is right around the corner and it's one you don't want to miss!

If you have yet to register visit the link in our bio or head to www.the38challenge.org and we look forward to seeing you all there!

#mentalhealth #workout #event #the38challenge

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The Brain Optimization Lab

🎆 Happy 4th of July from everyone at The 38 Challenge!

Join 🇺🇸 in celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave today.

#IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #the38challenge

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The Brain Optimization Lab

Episode 42 with Morris Brossette is now live!

Brandt and Mo, candidly share their own experiences and struggles, inviting listeners to embark on a journey of self-reflection. They discuss the various aspects of internal dialogue, shedding light on how our self-talk influences our actions. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, they offer tools to recognize and challenge negative internal narratives, paving the way for a more positive and empowered mindset.

Delving deeper into the topic, Brandt and Mo explore the concept of a victim mentality—a state of mind that can limit personal growth and hinder the pursuit of happiness. They shed light on the patterns and beliefs that contribute to this mindset, and offer guidance on how to break free from its grip. Drawing from their own transformative experiences, they provide insights into cultivating a mindset of resilience, personal responsibility, and self-empowerment.

As usual make sure to rate, like, share, and leave reviews...

We look forward to continue sharing these awesome and vulnerable stories with you all!

#mentalhealth #vulnerability #podcast

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Episode 41 with Makayla Noble is now available!


World Champion cheerleader opens up with Brandt to discuss her mental and physical struggles before and after her traumatic accident, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down.


Makayla shares her vulnerable journey from day 1 on social media for the world to see. Sharing that “the physical challenges can be easier to manage than the mental challenges”.


Click the link in our bio to listen or watch this episode!


#mentalhealth #vulnerability #podcast

2 years ago | [YT] | 3

The Brain Optimization Lab

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel this years SOFWeek 38 Challenge. Due to unforeseen circumstances, The 38 Challenge crew will not be able to attend Tampa. Life, as it does, provided a unique obstacle and we look forward to sharing how we become stronger through it.


In the meantime, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to Challenge The Stigma.

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