Super Brain

Dr Sabina Brennan takes a deep dive into the life and brain of one of Ireland's most respected broadcasters, Mark Cagney. In this the first of a two-parter, we talk about his life growing up in Cork, running away from home, family rifts, the tragic loss of his young wife and making difficult decisions. In part two, Mark walks me through his own recent brush with death, his ongoing recovery, his thoughts about the future and his reflections on his past, with Mark speaking candidly about his cocaine use, and the straight talking that made him quit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan talks about some the long-lasting impact that concussion can have on memory, ability to concentrate and personality as well depression,,anxiety, mood swings and apathy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Blue Spaces Make you Feel Better with Dr Catherine Kelly Dr Sabina Brennan talks to Dr Catherine Kelly author of Blue Spaces How and Why Water Makes You Feel Better about the science behind the health benefits of spending time in and near water and how swimming in the sea helped Catherine cope with bereavement and loss.For show notes, podcast transcripts, bonus links and bonus material visit the Episode BlogSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan offers practical advice to help support teens through a critical period of brain development that leaves them vulnerable to risky behaviour depression, anxiety, addiction and other serious psychiatric issues.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tom Dunne talks Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan through his journey to and through life-saving heart surgery Tom literally almost died as his kidney’s failed - thankfully he survived and is not only in great form but is a fantastic story teller even when that story involves ICU, kidney failure Heart surgery, hallucinations and post traumatic stress.Animation - Is high blood pressure bad for my brain?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing brain health. Learn about essential nutrients and the benefits of hydration. The Mediterranean diet takes center stage, offering tasty recipes to boost cognitive function. This discussion emphasizes making mindful food choices for a sharper mind.

Dr Sabina Brennan speaks with Tom Dunne about surviving the music industry and crossing the Rubicon to write new materialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Brennan reads an sxtract from her book about how execising your brain and your body will help you to beat brain fogSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan talks to Úna-Minh Kavanagh an inspiring young woman who ditched the day job to go it alone when she found herself constantly depressed by constraints of a conventional day job.Úna-Minh Kavanagh is a Gaeilgeoir and hails from Co. Kerry. She’s a journalist, author and multimedia content creator and published her book, ‘Anseo’ about growing up in Kerry, the Irish language, identity and racism in 2019. In 2017, Úna-Minh won the award for Social Activist of the Year with U Magazine for her initiative, ‘We Are Irish’ and now edits the good news website WeAreIrish.ie. She’s a blogger and a Twitch live streamer who broadcasts in English and in the Irish language and she forages for joy!Related EpisodesHorns and Halos with Pragya AgarwalUna-Minh's Social MediaIrish Language Gamer: http://twitch.tv/yunitexInstagramTwitterChorca Dhuibhne ar YouTube & TikTokWebsite weareirish.ieBook AnseoSabina Brennan's Social mediaTwitter InstagramWebsite www.superbrain.ieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan reads a short extract from the Chapter on Stress in her book Beating Brain FogSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.