<![CDATA[The Manta Mode Podcast: train your brain to chill]]>Your brain is a lot. It’s loud, looping, and jumpy, but you can train it to calm down.

The Manta Mode Podcast breaks down the SPARK method. We give you the how-tos and whys so your brain learns that phone notifications aren't bears trying to eat you. Learn how to create space when you're anxious, spot why the alarms are going off, and rewrite your internal stories. Turn the chaos into a little more bliss.

We dive into the fun brain science behind your spirals and share tips to help you recalibrate to modern life. We also follow the adventures of Doug the Brain and his struggles with rabid mental raccoons.

Stop overthinking why you’re overthinking. Let’s train your brain to chill.

]]>https://mantamode.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 31 May 2026 01:44:30 GMTWed, 18 Mar 2026 21:48:56 GMT60Sharon Mikawa<p>Your brain is a lot. It’s loud, looping, and jumpy, but you can train it to calm down.</p><p></p><p>The Manta Mode Podcast breaks down the SPARK method. We give you the how-tos and whys so your brain learns that phone notifications aren't bears trying to eat you. Learn how to create space when you're anxious, spot why the alarms are going off, and rewrite your internal stories. Turn the chaos into a little more bliss.</p><p></p><p>We dive into the fun brain science behind your spirals and share tips to help you recalibrate to modern life. We also follow the adventures of Doug the Brain and his struggles with rabid mental raccoons.</p><p></p><p>Stop overthinking why you’re overthinking. Let’s train your brain to chill.</p>episodicSharon Mikawascm.zkr@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[SPARK 101]]>SPARK is a mental skills practice that interrupts the mental spiral, calms down the chaos, and rewrites the stories that run your life without your permission. It involves acknowledging, validating, and redirecting the narrative to create a new default response.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to SPARK
  • 06:41 Creating Space (S)
  • 14:25 Pattern Awareness (P)
  • 22:17 Addressing the Moment (A)
  • 44:19 Rewriting the Story (R)
  • 52:46 Keep Practicing (K)

Take the quiz: https://mantamode.com/default-stress-type-quiz/

Get the Panic Pocket Guide: https://stan.store/mantamode/p/get-your-panic-pocket-guide

]]>5b91b8ca-d48f-4cc6-b55c-6eccdc215c87Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT<p>SPARK is a mental skills practice that interrupts the mental spiral, calms down the chaos, and rewrites the stories that run your life without your permission. It involves acknowledging, validating, and redirecting the narrative to create a new default response.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to SPARK</li><li>06:41 Creating Space (S)</li><li>14:25 Pattern Awareness (P)</li><li>22:17 Addressing the Moment (A)</li><li>44:19 Rewriting the Story (R)</li><li>52:46 Keep Practicing (K)</li></ul><p></p><p>Take the quiz: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mantamode.com/default-stress-type-quiz/" target="_blank">https://mantamode.com/default-stress-type-quiz/</a></p><p></p><p>Get the Panic Pocket Guide: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stan.store/mantamode/p/get-your-panic-pocket-guide" target="_blank">https://stan.store/mantamode/p/get-your-panic-pocket-guide</a></p>no00:17:43SPARK 101full