PODCAST EPISODE 356 – Why Your Brain Struggles With Time (And How Visual Timers Fix It)

ByPaul Adams

What if the reason you struggle with time management isn’t a lack of discipline, but biology?

In this episode, Paul sits down with Dr. Cody Sandzimier, founder and owner of Redmond Spine Center and creator of the Loop Timer, to explore the surprising science behind how humans perceive time. The conversation dives into neuroscience, psychology, productivity, and practical strategies you can use immediately to reduce stress, improve focus, and get more done without burnout.

You’ll learn why humans don’t actually have a “sensory organ” for time, how our brains rely on external cues to understand duration, and why visual timers and progress indicators can dramatically change how you work and live.

Learn more about the Loop Timer: https://looptimer.com/

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Timestamps:
00:00 — Welcome & Episode Intro
01:30 — Meet Dr. Cody & The Loop Timer Origin
05:00 — Why Humans Don’t Have a Sense of Time
08:00 — Visual Progress Bars & Time Awareness
12:00 — Time Perception Experiments & Casino Psychology
14:30 — The 90-Minute Productivity Rule
18:00 — ADHD, Neurodivergence & Cognitive Load
22:30 — Practical Time Management Tips

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