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The School of Greatness

The School of Greatness

Your Brain Decides Before You Do | Emily McDonald

Jun 1, 2026 · 1h 18m

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Neuroscientist and mindset expert Emily McDonald, known as Emonthebrain, joins Lewis Howes to break down the neuroscience of identity shifting, neuroplasticity, and subconscious reprogramming. The conversation covers the default mode network, identity anchors, the kitten experiment in early neural development, law of attraction through a neuroscience lens, ADHD medication dependency, dopamine system hijacking through addiction, and Emily's personal journey from victim mindset and clinical depression to building a coaching business and social media platform reaching millions.