Sahar Yousef
Cognitive neuroscientist and co-founder of Becoming Superhuman who researches attention and productivity; serving as guest host for this week's Radio Headspace episode and sharing science-based strategies for using music to improve focus.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 8min
What is 'Becoming Superhuman'?
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, she shares what she means by "becoming superhuman," and tips on making a to-do list that actually gets done. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!
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Feb 27, 2026 • 7min
The Neuroscience of a Focus Playlist
Dr. Sahar Youssef, cognitive neuroscientist and co-founder of Becoming Superhuman, studies attention and productivity. She explains how music can act as a portable cognitive trigger. Learn how to build a focus association with specific tracks. Hear why lyrics can split attention and why reserving a playlist for work preserves its power.
Feb 25, 2026 • 6min
Who’s in Charge — You or Your Phone?
Dr. Sahar Yousef, a cognitive neuroscientist studying attention and habit formation, explains why phones hijack our focus. Short, actionable topics include auditing and silencing notifications, when interruptions are justified, setting VIP rules for real emergencies, and using grayscale and other tweaks to make phones less tempting.
