Planning For Friction: How to Set Up Your Year When You Know It Won't Be Smooth
You know your year won't be smooth. So why plan like it will be?In this episode, I break down my 2026 planning strategy - not rigid annual goals, but quarterly focus that adapts to reality. Drawing fr...
1 Jan 20min
The Comfort of the Known - Why We Stay Stuck
Why do we stay in patterns that hurt us? Why do we return to familiar anger, destructive relationships, or self-defeating habits even when we logically know better? In this episode, we explore the neu...
1 Des 202516min
Nutrition and gut health effects on the brain
Your gut is talking — and your brain is listening. Discover how diet, microbiota, and even fasting reshape your brain chemistry, mood, and cognition in this deep dive into the gut-brain connection.You...
1 Nov 202524min
Fear Extinction: How to Rewire Your Brain for Resilience
Think you're stuck with an anxious, stressed brain? Think again. In this episode of The Cognitive Performer, Marco explores the neuroscience of fear extinction - your brain's natural ability to unlear...
1 Okt 202518min
Dopamine: The Misunderstood Molecule
We’ve all heard it: dopamine is the “pleasure molecule.” Catchy, sure. But wrong. In this episode of The Cognitive Performer, Marco Rigazio unpacks the myths around dopamine and explores its real role...
1 Sep 202514min
The Hidden Cost of Creative Decision Fatigue
Ever record take after take and still feel unsure which one was right?It might not be a creative block. It could be decision fatigue.In this episode of The Cognitive Performer, we break down what real...
5 Aug 202511min
Exploring the Intricacies of Cognitive Processing: Your Questions Answered
In this special Q&A episode, Marco answers fascinating questions from fellow voice actors about the brain and performance. Discover why people think so differently (it's actual brain wiring, not just ...
8 Jul 202523min
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Evidence-Based Strategies for Voice Actors
Imposter syndrome, a pervasive psychological phenomenon, is the focal point of our discourse today. We delve into the intricate interplay between the mind and body as we explore this condition that af...
9 Jun 202519min
