?? Brain-Healthy Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA
?? Brain care for all. | ?? Founder, Virtual Brain Health Center | ??Host of the Let’s Talk Brain Health! Podcast | ?? Blogger, Psychology Today | Senior Fellow, Global Brain Health Institute
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide highlights an inspiring mix of individuals and brands we deeply admire.
Some are valued collaborators through our work at the Virtual Brain Health Center, while others are creators and innovators whose products and art we love sharing during our programs.
Each has made a unique contribution to promoting wellness and connection and we are thrilled to spotlight them this season!
May you celebrate, cherish, and honor the brain this holiday season.
?? Purposeful Purchases: Brain Health Education Matters
I am thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) and 99 Impact with Shaun Porter . This collaboration brings our brain health awareness education to life in a way anyone can wear, anywhere in the world.
Through this partnership, we've curated a collection of products designed to spark conversation and spread the message of brain health. Whether it’s apparel, accessories, or more, these items are a fun and meaningful way to show your support for brain health!
Each art piece featured in the Virtual Brain Health Center's e-store is designed to inspire and remind us of the incredible power of the human brain.
?? "Brain health is for everyone" collection
?? "Brain care for all" collection
?? "Your brain is amazing (just like you)" collection
Supporting the VBHC means contributing to a cause that recognizes brain health as a fundamental right for all. Through your purchase, you help spread awareness and make brain health resources accessible to people in over 100+ countries worldwide.
The best part? 99% of the profits from these products directly support the VBHC, funding our ongoing educational outreach initiatives. This includes our free weekly events, Brain Day programs throughout the year, podcast conversations, infographic library, and our online resource directory — all designed to bring accessible, impactful brain health education to communities everywhere.
We invite you to check out the store and find a product that speaks to you, knowing your purchase helps further our mission of promoting brain health worldwide.
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Not interested in merchandise? You can still support our podcast for as little as $0.99 per month or purchase our "Kids Book About Brain Health" to spark meaningful conversations with children aged 5-9.
?? Kids: Growing Minds
This holiday season, inspire healthy habits and playful learning with these picks:
?? A Kids Book About Healthy Habits by Trish Turo – Teach the importance of wellness, one page at a time!
?? Calm Strips Stickers – Fun sensory tools for focus and calm.
?? Brainometry Game – Boost thinking skills with interactive play!
Give gifts that help nurture young minds.
??Fun for All: Gifts That Make You Think (Literally)!
Looking for brain-boosting fun this holiday season?
These gifts are perfect for sparking creativity and strengthening mental health!
? Nick Seluk ?? Quiet, Brain! – A NEW activity book packed with exercises to support mental and emotional well-being.
? Happy Neuron ?? Daily Brain Game Calendar (2025) – Enjoy a new puzzle every day to energize your mind!
? Labyrinth Board Game ?? Test your skills with this classic maze game—fun for all ages!
?? Shop smarter this season with gifts that inspire and engage.
?? Brain Care for All: Where Gifting Gets Brainy!
Give the gift of brain health this season with these thoughtful picks:
? Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT ?? The Movement Therapy Deck – 52 exercises to calm your nervous system and boost mindfulness.
? Laura Bundesen ??? Brilliant Brain Pins – Colorful, artistic pins to celebrate brain health. Perfect for gifting!
? Vinny Bonanno ?? Stretch Dice – A fun way to encourage movement and relaxation anywhere, anytime.
?? Brighten someone’s day with these unique brainy gifts!
?? Brain Healthy Gifts for a Cause
This holiday season, give gifts that make a difference!
Check out these organizations featured in our annual Brain Healthy Gifting with a Cause list:
? Gigi Betty Co. by Nicole Will of willGather
?? Supports unpaid family caregivers with every purchase of their beautiful handmade bracelets.
? Learning Pirate by Lauren Waldman
?? Proceeds help fund Baycrest and the Rotman Research Institute, advancing brain health research and education.
?? Helps empower youth and families living with younger-onset dementia through community and support programs.
?? Shop with heart and purpose this season!
?? Authors Spotlighted in Our Neuro Nook (Book Club)
This year our Neuro Nook (Book Club) featured remarkable authors who shared compelling stories and groundbreaking science to promote brain health and overall wellness.
"Discover the latest scientific evidence for the potent and revitalizing value of fun and how to make having fun a habitual and authentic part of your daily life with “this well-researched and impressive guide”
?? Explore our conversation with Dr. Mike Rucker here.
Debbie Hampton of the The Best Brain Possible
?? How to Use Mindfulness as a Mental Health Tool: To Beat Depression & Anxiety, and Change Your Brain
I'd love to share my review of this book. "This book is an essential companion for anyone wanting to conquer distractions and stay focused in the now. Mindfulness offers simple steps to support our journey to cognitive enhancement and inner peace. Debbie truly gifts us with the present of presence in this actionable must-read to build a better brain and live a mindful life."
?? Explore our conversation with Debbie here.
"Emerging research into the neuroscience of behavior and motivation has brought to light to a little-understood area of the brain, the habenula; possibly the most powerful controller of behavior ever found."
?? Explore our conversation with Dr. Kyra here.
Dr. Jen Fraser, PhD
"Readers learn about the evidence doctors, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and neuroscientists have gathered, that shows the harm done by bullying and abuse to your brain, and how you can be empowered to protect yourself and all others."
?? Explore our conversation with Dr. Jen Faser here.
?? Authors Featured on the Let's Talk Brain Health! Podcast
?? The MIND Diet – Explore the science of brain-healthy eating adapted for cultural cuisines.
?? Listen to Maggie's podcast episode here.
Dr. Emily Clionsky, M.D. and Dr. Mitchell Clionsky
?? Listen to the podcast episode here.
?? Rewire Your Brain 2.0 – Five healthy factors to a better life!
?? Listen to the podcast episode here.
?? UnDo It! – How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can REVERSE Most Chronic Disease
?? Listen to the podcast episode here.
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? Blog: Your Brain on Gifting
The season of gifting is upon us. For most, our gift-giving behavior is at its peak from mid-November through the end of December.
This blog will explore a simple brain-healthy concept that you can readily gift your loved ones this holiday season:?the present of your presence.
Disclaimer: The gifts featured here are carefully selected to bring joy and highlight the creators behind them. A portion of proceeds from purchases made through our Amazon affiliate link and the children's book will be reinvested to support the educational outreach efforts of the Virtual Brain Health Center —such as events, infographics, podcasts, and more!
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