by coachchrisgengo | Mar 20, 2026 | Blog
The Grieving Brain and the World We Have Yet to Build When someone we love dies, it can feel as if we are living in two worlds at once. Neuroscience shows that this is not just a metaphor, but a reflection of how the brain works when we grieve. Our “inner map” still...
by coachchrisgengo | Mar 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
(This is Part II of the Blind Spots blog I wrote last week.) Examples of Common Blind Spots (and How They Show Up) This blog expands upon the four invisible biases or blind spots created by our brains as it works to automate patterns and uses mental shortcuts...
by coachchrisgengo | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog
The Blind Spots We All Have: How Neurocoaching Helps Us See What We Miss We all think we know ourselves. We all believe we understand our habits, our motivations, our strengths. And even our weaknesses. But the truth is, we all have blind spots. These are aspects...
by coachchrisgengo | Feb 15, 2026 | Blog
I Thought If I Could Figure It Out, I’d Feel Better I used to believe that clarity lived in my head. When I felt stressed, I tried to think positive.When I felt stuck, I analyzed the pattern.When my body felt tight or tired, I ignored it and pushed through. Then one...
by coachchrisgengo | Feb 9, 2026 | Blog
Let Me Start with The Takeaway Social media gave humanity unprecedented reach—but shaming and bullying turned that reach into a force that amplifies isolation instead of connection. Louder Than Ever, Closer to No One We have never been more connected. A thought can...
by coachchrisgengo | Feb 7, 2026 | Blog
We’re quick to judge behavior – too quick, most of the time. Someone snaps at us in a meeting. A partner goes quiet. A child melts down over something that seems small. Instinctively, we label it: rude, immature, dramatic, careless. But there’s another option....
by coachchrisgengo | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog
(Author’s note: After my last post, I wanted to give additional attention to the strong emotional reactions we all feel at times.) It was just a post.
A single paragraph. A hot take. A few hundred likes. And yet, my chest tightened. My jaw clenched. I could feel...
by coachchrisgengo | Jan 28, 2026 | Blog
Feeling offended is uncomfortable. It can show up as anger, defensiveness, embarrassment, or a sudden urge to respond immediately. In a world shaped by constant commentary, algorithms, and public opinion, offense has become almost unavoidable — especially online. But...
by coachchrisgengo | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
A man once joked that life felt like a rerun he never asked for. Different job, same frustration. Different relationship, same ending. Different year, same promise to himself: “This time will be different.”And yet, it never was.What he didn’t realize at the time was...
by coachchrisgengo | Jan 4, 2026 | Blog
Every January, millions of men make the same promise to themselves.This is the year I get disciplined. This is the year I finally follow through. One man decides he’s going to do it right this time. He makes a deal with himself: If I stick to the plan all week, I’ll...
