{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbusiness-meets-real-life.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fwhy-i-scanned-my-brain-65t7T3in","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Why I Scanned My Brain","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/41f25bd1-74ad-4b5a-a26d-192d44b1d086/a3fbf38d-f457-41d9-bfc1-b860b4ea68bd/final-2.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this powerful premiere episode of Brain at Work, business psychologist Stacey Pitts Caldwell opens up about her decision to undergo a brain scan at the renowned Amen Clinics. Inspired after watching Dr. Daniel Amen on The Diary of a CEO, Stacey began to question how years of high-performance leadership, mounting stress, and the onset of perimenopause were affecting her brain health. With a deep commitment to personal insight and professional growth, she shares what led her to invest in a SPECT scan—a neuroimaging tool that maps brain function and blood flow.\n\nStacey walks listeners through the comprehensive assessment process, which examines biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that shape well-being. The episode dives into how brain function influences leadership effectiveness, decision-making, and productivity—especially for high-achieving professionals. \n\nFrom addressing the price tag to exploring access and equity in mental health care, this episode sets the stage for a deeply personal and thought-provoking series. Whether you're a leader, coach, or simply brain-curious, Stacey’s journey challenges you to rethink what it really means to take care of your mind."}