Dr. Sydney Ceruto
Neuro-Advisor & Author
Founder & CEO of MindLAB Neuroscience and pioneer of Real-Time Neuroplasticity™. Author of The Dopamine Code (Simon & Schuster, June 2026). Forbes Coaching Council Executive Contributor.
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Founder & CEO of MindLAB Neuroscience, Dr. Sydney Ceruto is the pioneer of Real-Time Neuroplasticity™ — a proprietary methodology that permanently rewires the neural pathways driving behavior, decisions, and emotional responses. She is the author of The Dopamine Code: How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness and Productivity (Simon & Schuster, June 2026). Dr. Ceruto holds a PhD in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience (NYU) and two Master’s degrees in Psychology (Yale University). Forbes Coaching Council Executive Contributor.
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Founder & CEO of MindLAB Neuroscience, Dr. Sydney Ceruto is the pioneer of Real-Time Neuroplasticity™ — a proprietary methodology that permanently rewires the neural pathways driving behavior, decisions, and emotional responses. Through her proprietary programs — including NeuroConcierge™ and NeuroSync™ — Dr. Ceruto provides neurological re-engineering that optimizes neural pathways, eliminates behavioral limiting patterns, and sustains clarity under pressure. She works with a select number of individuals managing high-stakes decisions and demands across every domain — personal, professional, and relational, embedding into their lives in real time. Dr. Ceruto is the author of The Dopamine Code: How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness and Productivity (Simon & Schuster, June 2026) and The Dopamine Code Workbook (Simon & Schuster, October 2026). Dr. Ceruto holds a PhD in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience (NYU) and two Master’s degrees in Psychology (Yale University). Lecturer, Wharton Executive Development Program — University of Pennsylvania. Forbes Coaching Council Executive Contributor.
Credentials
PhD, Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience
New York University (NYU)
Two Master’s Degrees in Psychology
Yale University
Lecturer, Wharton Executive Development Program
University of Pennsylvania
Forbes Coaching Council
Executive Contributor
Founder & CEO, MindLAB Neuroscience
Established 2000 — 26+ years
Pioneer of Real-Time Neuroplasticity™
Proprietary neural rewiring methodology
Published Works
Books by Dr. Sydney Ceruto
New — June 9, 2026
The Dopamine Code
How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness and Productivity
Coming October 2026
The Dopamine Code Workbook
Your Guided Companion for Unlocking Habits to Boost Happiness and Productivity
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Suggested Interview Topics
Book Launch — June 2026
The Dopamine Code: Why Ambition Burns Out
- What is the Dopamine Menu and how does it differ from a typical productivity hack?
- Why does achieving goals so often feel empty, and what does the brain science reveal?
- What is the Dopamine Paradox and how does it explain modern burnout?
Book Launch — June 2026
Dopamine Detox: Resetting the Reward System
- What does a neuroscience-based dopamine detox actually look like?
- Why does willpower fail and what does the brain actually respond to?
- How can someone recalibrate their motivation system in a world designed to exploit it?
Real-Time Neuroplasticity™ — Rewiring the Brain
- What does it mean to intervene in real time while the brain is most plastic?
- How does this differ from traditional approaches that work in retrospect?
The Neuroscience of Anxiety & Resilience
- What happens in the brain during chronic anxiety, and what actually breaks the cycle?
- How can someone rewire their anxious brain in 30 days?
High-Stakes Decision Making Under Pressure
- Why do high-performers hit invisible ceilings, and what is the neuroscience behind it?
- How does pressure change the brain, and how can it be used as a tool?
Digital Overload & the Modern Brain
- How is constant connectivity rewiring our reward circuitry?
- What are the neurological consequences of doomscrolling and attention fragmentation?
Press & Publications
Media Coverage
Heartbreak Is a Good Enough Reason to Call In Sick
How to Boost Your Anti-Aging 'Hope Molecules'
The Smart Host: Your Day-of Guide to Stress-Free Hosting
One Phone Habit Could Reveal How Privileged You Really Are
Can't Seem To Get Anything Done? You Need To Try The 90-Minute Rule
The "90-Minute Rule" Will Help You Lock In & Be Productive
Well Said: What Morning Habits Help Build a Better Day?
I Tried 'Microshifting' to Balance Chores
Leading Outside the Comfort Zone: Stories from Leaders
Leading Through Disruption: Strategies for Decision-Making
Learning How To Live By Your Own Validation
Neuroscience Tips for Franchise Leaders: How to Build High-Performing Teams
16 Common Mistakes Early-Career Professionals Make When Negotiating Salary
Leading with Empathy: The Most Underrated Skill in the Future Workplace
Energy Management Over Time Management: A New Framework for High Performance
Social Media Use Now Linked to Lower Cognitive Outcomes in Pre-Teens
Dopamine, Risk, and the Competitive Edge: What F1 Drivers' Brains Reveal
Neuroscience of Motivation: Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Career Motivation
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