Simply the Brain

Simply the Brain Instructor and instructor trainer in LEAP, Simply the Brain, SIPs, and Applied Physiology

27/08/2026

“Any moment can define you; the beauty is you get to choose which one.”

I love this reminder that we always have the opportunity to learn, grow and choose what comes next.

One conversation can change the way we think.One new idea can change the way we practise.Teaching is never just about pr...
26/08/2026

One conversation can change the way we think.
One new idea can change the way we practise.

Teaching is never just about presenting information it's about helping people connect the dots, ask better questions, and leave with a new perspective.

Grateful for every opportunity to share, learn, and grow together.

24/08/2026

Five muscles. One remarkable job.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, five key muscles known as the 5 Pillars play an important role in supporting your posture.

Learning how to assess and balance these muscles can provide valuable insights into movement, muscle tension, and overall structural balance.

Join Marco Rado as he explores the 5 Pillars and practical techniques you can apply in clinic.

In this webinar, you will learn how to muscle test the 5 Pillars and how to balance them with Acupressure Points and Sound; you will study how TCM approaches Posture, and you will learn which are the most important Meridians that control muscle movement and muscle contraction. This webinar will not be only theoretical, but there will also be demonstrations and practice time.

Our special price of $225 ends TOMORROW, August 25!
After that, registration is at regular price of $275.

If you've been thinking about joining Marco for The 5 Pillars, now is the time to secure your place and save $50.

👉 Don't miss out. Register via the link in the comments.

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21/08/2026

Stands up.

Knee: pop

Back: crack

Neck: click

Me:
"Excellent... everything's online."

Sometimes people are very hard on themselves for not functioning the way they think they “should.”But occasionally the i...
19/08/2026

Sometimes people are very hard on themselves for not functioning the way they think they “should.”

But occasionally the issue is not laziness or weakness or lack of motivation.

Sometimes the nervous system is simply exhausted from prolonged adaptation.

Holding stress.
Compensating.
Staying alert.
Trying to keep everything together.

Viewed through that lens, the conversation changes. And often, compassion becomes just as important as strategy.

These are some of the deeper conversations that continue to fascinate me about brain integration work.

Comment "BRAIN" below if you'd like more information about our brain integration trainings.

Good posture isn't just about your muscles.Many people think posture is simply about strengthening the back or improving...
17/08/2026

Good posture isn't just about your muscles.

Many people think posture is simply about strengthening the back or improving core stability. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kinesiology, posture is influenced by a deeper relationship between muscles, the body's energy systems, and emotional wellbeing.

That's why two people with the same posture can have very different underlying causes.

Curious to learn how the 5 Pillars influence posture? Click the link in the comments to register for Marco Rado's online workshop.

The 5 Pillars

October 20th and 27th
Time: 6pm until 10pm (AEST / AEDT)

14/08/2026

Have you ever caught yourself reacting the same way, even though you know it isn't helping?

Our brains are designed to protect us. When we experience stress, uncertainty, or challenge, the brain develops survival patterns that help us cope in that moment.

The problem is that these protective patterns can continue long after the original situation has passed. The brain may still respond as though the old threat is happening now, even when it isn't.

Over time, these patterns may no longer serve us because they're running on old information rather than what's actually happening in the present moment. The brain is responding to yesterday's experiences instead of today's reality.

The good news is that the brain can learn. Once an old survival pattern has been cleared, the brain is better able to receive current information, recognize what is actually happening in the present moment, and respond in ways that are more appropriate for the situation.

Understanding why a pattern exists is often the first step toward creating lasting change.

If you'd like to learn more about how the brain develops these protective patterns, and practical ways to support healthier brain integration, click the link in the comments to learn more about Simply the Brain and LEAP Trainings.

Have you noticed yourself responding to today's situations using yesterday's information?

What has been one of the biggest shifts in your clinical thinking over the years?
12/08/2026

What has been one of the biggest shifts in your clinical thinking over the years?

One of the ways I judge a workshop isn't by what happens during the weekend.It's what people are still using five or ten...
10/08/2026

One of the ways I judge a workshop isn't by what happens during the weekend.

It's what people are still using five or ten years later.

Recently someone wrote to tell me they still rely on techniques they learnt from Marco Rado many years ago. Reading messages like this reminds me that good education isn't simply about receiving information. It's about developing practical understanding that stays with you long after the workshop has finished.

That is one of the reasons I'm delighted to welcome Marco back to teach The Five Pillars this September.

Click the link in the comments to register.

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