Planet Em

Emily McDonald
Planet Em
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15 episodes

  • Planet Em

    The Law of Detachment: Why Letting Go Makes You Manifest Faster

    2/08/2026 | 43 mins.
    In this episode of Planet Em, Emily breaks down detachment—what it actually is, what it isn’t, and why it’s one of the most powerful manifestation skills to learn. She explains how being overly attached to an outcome can create desperation energy, keep your nervous system in fight-or-flight, and distort your perception so you miss opportunities that are actually trying to find you.

    Emily shares a practical detachment exercise: identify the feeling you think the goal will give you, write out reasons you already deserve to feel that way, and list what you can do today to put yourself in that feeling state—then revisit it daily. The goal isn’t “not wanting it.” It’s wanting it without gripping, so you can stay grounded, take aligned action, and actually receive what you’ve been asking for.

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    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planetempod
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KV6h0wWN1Jh9t6qUPYIuQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-em/id1852168666
  • Planet Em

    Manifest Your Dream Body (Without Lying to Yourself)

    2/02/2026 | 47 mins.
    In this episode of Planet Em, Em breaks down manifesting your dream body through a neuroscience + psychology lens, not just vibes. She explains why a lot of people stay stuck even when they “want it so bad,” and how identity, meaning, and expectations can quietly drive (or block) results.

    Em gets into the role of detachment, why your brain is a meaning-making machine, how placebo + belief can influence performance and consistency, and how to use visualization, affirmations, and identity-based thinking in a way that actually translates into daily actions.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetempodcast?igsh=NDYwZmtrZzRveHQz

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planetempod

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KV6h0wWN1Jh9t6qUPYIuQ

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-em/id1852168666
  • Planet Em

    Work-Life Balance Is a Scam (Here’s What Actually Works)

    1/26/2026 | 44 mins.
    In this episode of Planet Em, Emily breaks down what “the pursuit of greatness” actually looks like in real life, not just what you want, but who you’re becoming. She talks about how trying to balance everything at once sets you up to fail, why “work-life balance” can be a trap, and how balance tends to happen across seasons instead.

    Emily also gets practical: how she uses weekly notes and brain dumps to capture ideas, how to stop overthinking the effort (effort discounting), why dopamine often comes after you start, and how intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation changes the way you chase goals. Plus: a simple focus reset (move your phone out of your field of view) and a question she uses when she’s torn between rest and discipline: “What would future Emily appreciate me doing right now?”

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetempodcast?igsh=NDYwZmtrZzRveHQz

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planetempod

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDvOOWaXWgFhRNB8DkW9Pww/
  • Planet Em

    Luck Isn’t Random... Here’s How to Prepare So It Finds You

    1/19/2026 | 28 mins.
    In this episode of Planet Em, Em shares one of her core life philosophies: letting luck meet preparation. She breaks down why “luck” isn’t something you wait for, it’s what happens when you create space for opportunity to land by getting clear on what you want and removing the fear that blocks you from receiving it.

    Em explains how preparation helps your brain filter for opportunities (instead of missing them), how fear of the unknown quietly drives procrastination and avoidance, and why a lot of people subconsciously fear success more than they realize. She shares real examples including how preparing for a book deal made her ready to say yes when the opportunity showed up.

    Then she walks you through a simple two-part “preparation workshop” you can do for any goal: planning the how (all the possible paths) and preparing for the after (what happens when it works out). The result is clarity, safety in your nervous system, and a brain that’s trained to notice what you’ve been asking for.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetempodcast?igsh=NDYwZmtrZzRveHQz

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planetempod
  • Planet Em

    I Started Habit Tracking… and I’m Already More Productive

    1/11/2026 | 37 mins.
    This episode is all about how to absolutely slay 2026, with a simple reflection + forecasting practice and a habit tracker that keeps you accountable. Em walks through the exact prompts she uses to reflect on the past year (biggest wins and what got her there, biggest “losses” and what led to them, and the people/habits that supplied her energy).

    Then she shows how to forecast the next 6 months: visualize what it feels like to be your best self, choose 1–5 priorities, and list the habits/behaviors that bring those goals and that “highest self” energy to life. She also breaks down why consistency isn’t doing the same thing every day, it’s what you do on average.

    Finally, Em explains her monthly habit tracking system (grid notebook or digital): write your habits across the top, track days 1–31 down the side, and check boxes as you go so the things that make you feel your best don’t “silently slip through the cracks.” The core idea: discipline and consistency create predictability, and predictability makes your brain feel safe which is regulation.

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About Planet Em

Planet Em is where science meets spirit. Hosted by neuroscientist-turned-mindset coach Emily McDonald (Em on the Brain), each episode explores how your brain, body, and beliefs shape the reality you live in. Through simple, research-backed tools, Emily helps you understand your mind, regulate your emotions, and rewire the subconscious patterns that keep you stuck—so you can manifest from awareness, not autopilot.
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