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Find Your Focus | Zena Le Roux on Concentration, Clarity & Productivity | HCA Talks Health

Zena Le Roux Season 1 Episode 13

Struggling to stay focused in today’s fast-paced world? You’re not alone.

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, host and successful Health Coach Zena Le Roux dives into the art of finding focus and boosting concentration. From the impact of stress, distractions, and overwork to the influence of food environments, play, and even mind wandering — Zena explores what really shapes our ability to concentrate.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

How stress and overwork sabotage your focus

Why food environments affect concentration more than you think

The surprising benefits of play and mind wandering

Practical tips to boost your focus and productivity

How Health Coaching can support clarity and balance

Packed with insights and practical tools, this episode will help you take back control of your attention and bring more clarity into your daily life.

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✅ Timestamps

0:00 Introduction — finding your focus
1:00 Distractions in daily life & Tristan Harris’ story
2:30 Infinite scroll, notifications & attention hijacking
4:00 Why “easy to use” design isn’t always good for humanity
5:00 The cost of constant interruptions — IQ, sleep & focus
6:00 Stressful environments & hypervigilance explained
7:30 Childhood trauma, ADHD & attention difficulties
8:00 Overwork & why productivity drops without rest
9:00 Case studies: shorter workdays, higher productivity
10:00 Nutrition, food environments & focus challenges
11:00 Real food vs. processed food & children’s attention
12:00 Nutrient deficiencies, omega-3s & brain function
12:30 The role of play in focus & creativity
13:30 Finnish schools & the power of free play
14:30 Why adults need play too
15:00 Mind wandering — why it boosts creativity & insight
16:00 Reflection, deep thought & unexpected connections
17:00 Building focus as health professionals & with clients
18:00 Practical questions for managing distractions, stress & rest
19:00 Final thoughts — small steps to improve focus daily

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