#223 Cognitive Movement Exercises to Improve Focus, Memory & Processing Speed | Bill Mckenna @ Cognomovement

2025-08-20

Ever feel mentally foggy even after resting? Bill McKenna of Cognitive Movement shares simple eye movements, spinning, and body-awareness exercises that bioharmonize your brain, sharpen focus, and boost decision-making, without drugs or endless study sessions. Meet our guest Bill’s journey from high-thrill pursuits to spiritual exploration led him to develop a method for lasting transformation. After a near-death experience, he immersed himself in the mind-body connection & co-created Cognomovement with Liz. His work blends r...

Ever feel mentally foggy even after resting?

Bill McKenna of Cognitive Movement shares simple eye movements, spinning, and body-awareness exercises that bioharmonize your brain, sharpen focus, and boost decision-making, without drugs or endless study sessions.

Meet our guest

Bill’s journey from high-thrill pursuits to spiritual exploration led him to develop a method for lasting transformation. After a near-death experience, he immersed himself in the mind-body connection & co-created Cognomovement with Liz. His work blends resilience, insight & a passion for helping others unlock their potential.

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Key takeaways

Holding your device at eye level supports happier brain chemicals & reduces sadness linked to looking down
Time spent looking down at phones closely matches rising rates of depression & anxiety, especially in teens
Where you move your eyes activates different brain areas—looking up sparks creativity, down triggers sadness
Moving your eyes through certain positions acts like a workout for your mind, boosting different aspects of IQ
Simple movements like spinning in a chair stimulate your brain’s processing speed, attention, & working memory
Open peripheral vision improves mood, awareness, & reduces conflict in relationships & daily life
Physical & emotional injuries show up the same way in brain scans & block certain mental functions
Even just a few minutes of the right brain exercises daily create lasting improvements in focus & cognitive ability
Children’s instinct to spin, run, & use their vision in different ways helps their brains develop properly
Walking labyrinths or figure eights balances brain hemispheres, inspires new ideas, & solves tough problems

Episode highlights

02:13 How Eye Position & Movement Influence Brain Function

20:39 Brain-Boosting Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

30:10 How to Identify & Correct Brain Weaknesses

41:51 Real-Life Results From Cognitive Movement

3:17 How to Start & Keep Progressing

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