Super Brain
Sabina Brennan
Super Brain explores what really happens inside your head when you do the things you do - and how to use that knowledge to get the best out of your brain and yourself.From Season Six, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sabina Brennan dives into one everyday human experience per episode - from procrastination to crying, curiosity to trust - to reveal the science behind it and the practical tools that help you navigate life with greater clarity and intention.Curious, warm and wonderfully human, this is neuroscience you can use: one behaviour, one big insight, three tools for your Super Brain kit to help you think, feel and live better.Because understanding your brain is the first step to unlocking its power.New format, same mission — grounded in science, powered by compassion, designed to help you thrive.Seasons 1 to 5 - Dr Sabina Brennan talks to an eclectic mix of inspiring guests about thriving and surviving in life and shares practical tips to transform your everyday brain into a healthy, happy, Super Brain.Unleash Your Super PowerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 20, 2021 • 9min
Booster 43 - Where am I?
In this booster shot Sabina Brennan explains how specialised brain cells that only fire in certain places help us to navigate the world around usSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021 • 55min
S4:E7 Life is not a sentence with Amanda Smyth
Dr Sabina Brennan speaks to Irish Trinidadian author Amanda Smyth about her new book Fortune, about being rootless and untethered, about chance meetings and living life in technicolour rather than in black and white.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2021 • 19min
Booster 42 - I have two sons I love them both equally but....
Dr Sabina Brennan makes a surprising discovery about Monday's guest Norma SheahanSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2021 • 1h
S4: E6 Heal your Hole with Norma Sheahan
Sabina Brennan shoots the breeze with multi-talented actor, writer, voiceover artist, Norma SheahanHer weekly podcast is Heal Your Hole with Norma Sheahan - which is also the name of this episode.Norma is currently in Gaiety performing “Shirley Valentine” - Unlike COVID you'll want to catch it if you can.. She’s RADA trained and has performed in most theatres. She won best actress for Enda Walsh’s ‘Bedbound’. TV roles include The Clinic, Mooneboy, Bridget & Eamon, Damo & Ivor, Dead Still, Holding, Women on the Verge, can’t cope won’t cope… and so much more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2021 • 50min
S4:E5 Football: A Concussion Delivery System With Michael Kaplen
Dr Sabina Brennan speaks with Michael Kaplen, a personal injury lawyer, who specialises in representing individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury. We speak at length about the often debilitating, long-lasting and often misunderstood consequences of one of the most common forms of brain injury, concussion. We explain why children are particularly vulnerable and why we are passionate that parents and others involved in sport be aware of the risks and consequences of concussion on their developing brains.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2021 • 8min
Booster 40 - Liar, Liar
Dr Sabina Brennan shares some recent research that shines a light on how the brain detects untruths and why we shouldn't always trust our gut.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2021 • 11min
Booster 41 - London Calling
A brief update from my hotel room in London plus some tips on how to protect your most precious organ - your brainSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2021 • 43min
S4:E4 Selfie-taking and Self-Esteem
Dr Sabina Brennan and Dr Mary McGill continue their conversation about social media with a particular focus on distortion, dehumananisation, selfie-taking, self-esteem, censorship and cancel culture. Mary also makes a case for stoicism.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2021 • 14min
Booster 39 - Poor Sleep and Pandemic Weight Gain
Sleep loss can lead to weight gain. Did you gain weight during the pandemic? Have you been struggling to lose it? Have you tried and failed at dieting? Perhaps poor sleep or insomnia are at the root of your weight gain and the reason you are struggling to shift the excess. In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan explains the neuroscience behind poor sleep, appetite, willpower, weight gain and obesity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2021 • 44min
S4: E3 The Visibility Trap with Dr Mary McGill
Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan chats to Dr Mary McGill author of The Visibility Trap about gender-based online abuse, the need to ethical checks, surveillance, self-monitoring, visibility and exposure.Check out the Super Brain blog for full transcripts, links and videos.Get Super Brain ad-free on PatreonNo time for ads? Go ad free. For the price of a coffee once a month you get Monday' and Thursday episodes without annoying interruptions or supporter messages. For a little more you can get access to a monthly live Q&A, free audio book, Super Brain merch and more.You will also get my thanks and appreciation for supporting Super BrainSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
