Harvard Health Books

Jeff Brown MD

Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Jeff Brown, MD, is a champion of cognitive-behavioral psychology.

Outside of his private practice, Brown is the psychologist for the Boston Marathon medical team and is on Runner’s World magazine’s scientific advisory board. As the Boston Marathon psychologist, he provides clinical consultation and intervention to runners on race day and has had the privilege of working with dedicated physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals over the last decade.

Dr. Brown’s psychology expertise has been cited by The New York Times, ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Woman’s Day magazine, FOX News, Family Circle, Boston Magazine, and ABC.com. His witty and meaningful messages are frequently heard by audiences at various conferences and events across the country.

The Winner’s Brain: 8 Strategies Great Minds Use to Achieve Success is one of Brown’s most popular books. It blends cutting-edge brain science and cognitive-behavioral psychology, all of which take aim at calibrating the brain for success. Co-authored with neuroscientist colleague Mark Fenske, Ph.D. and writer Liz Neporent, The Winner’s Brain is available in multiple languages. His first book, The Competitive Edge: How to Win Every Time You Compete, props up personal integrity in the midst of fierce competition.

  • The Winner’s Brain: 8 Strategies Great Minds Use to Achieve Success
  • The Competitive Edge: How to Win Every Time You Compete
  • Anxiety: The Invisible Bully
  • Build a Better Brain

Book Review

May 29, 2010

'The Winner's Brain' by Jeff Brown and Mark Fenske with Liz Neporent

Say Goodbye to Stress with Dr. Jeff Brown

In this video, Dr. Jeff Brown discusses the benefits of saying goodbye to stress. He explains how to get started, and what it can do for you!

Duration: 02:12

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Say Goodbye to Stress - Jeff Brown Book

The link between stress and just about every major disease or illness is well established. But stress can be managed, and this book tells you how

Duration: 03:17

The Winner's Brain -- Jeff Brown -- 1/2

Jim Cantelon speaks with Jeff Brown about new and exciting discoveries about the human brain.
Jeff Brown
Harvard Psychologist & Author
Book: “The Winner’s Brain”
Facebook: The Winners Brain

Duration: 10:17

The Winner's Brain -- Jeff Brown -- 2/2

Jim Cantelon speaks with Jeff Brown about new and exciting discoveries about the human brain.
Jeff Brown
Harvard Psychologist & Author
Book: “The Winner’s Brain”
Facebook: The Winners Brain

Duration: 08:49

Jeff Brown The Winner's Brain April 3, 2010 with Joe Vigione on Visual Radio

The Winner’s Brain co-author Jeff Brown talks to Joe Viglione at Winchester Community Access and Media. WinCAM.

Duration: 29:55

Winners Brain Tip #1 SELF AWARENESS

If you want to have a Winner’s Brain, it helps to know yourself well.

Duration: 00:38

Winners Brain Tip 4- Resilience

Being able to bounce back from adversity is a huge factor in whether or not you succeed or fail. Those with an internal locus of control do better in life.

Duration: 00:56

Winners Brain Tip 5 Motivation

Motivation is about carrying an idea through from beginning to end. A lot of people have great ideas — few people have the wherewithall to make them happen.

Duration: 00:58

Boston Marathon Brain Strategies

Harvard Psychologist and author Dr. Jeff Brown is the lead psychologist for the Boston Marathon, The Chicago Marathon and is on Runner’s World magazine’s scientific advisory board. In this video he shares eight Brain Strategies for Marathon runners with a focus on getting a mental edge ahead of one of the toughest challenges a runner can take on. Learn more at www.drjeffbrown.com and continue the discussion on Twitter by following Dr. Brown at www.twitter.com/drjeffreybrown.

Duration: 06:15

Kids and CBT with Dr. Jeff Brown.mov

Dr. Jeff Brown explains CBT, or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. He discusses how CBT is useful and who it can help, along with the success it can achieve.

Duration: 03:26