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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Apr 14, 2021 • 11min
Booster 31 Practical Tips to Support Teens
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.
Apr 11, 2021 • 49min
S3:E7 Heart Surgery, Hallucinations and PTSD with Tom Dunne (Part 2)
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.
Apr 7, 2021 • 4min
Booster 30 Nourish your Brain
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.
Apr 4, 2021 • 51min
S3:E6 Parachute with Tom Dunne
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.
Mar 31, 2021 • 6min
Booster 29 - Are you getting enough?
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.
Mar 28, 2021 • 1h 6min
S3: E5 Foraging for Joy with Una-Minh Kavanagh
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.
Mar 25, 2021 • 5min
Booster 28 - What is stress?
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.
Mar 22, 2021 • 51min
S3:E4 Acts of Desperation with Megan Nolan
Dr Sabina Brennan talks to author Megan Nolan athought-provoking debut novel Acts of DesperationSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2021 • 6min
Booster 27 - How light can help and hinder sleep
Dr Sabina Brennan reads an extract from her new book Beating Brain Fog: your 30-day plan to think faster, sharper, better about the relationship between light and sleepSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 10min
S3:E3 Menopause, masturbation and memory loss with Meg Mathews
Dr Sabina Brennan chats to straight-talking Meg Mathews about taking on the menopause with attitude and style. Meg speaks openly about the mental aspects of menopause that she experienced including brain fog and anxiety. She also talks about her vaginal rejuvination and the importance of masturbation 'to keep the wheels turning' during menopause and peri-menopuse. This episode is a must listen for women of all ages as is Meg's book The New Hot: taking on the memopause with attitude and style. Meg's website megsmenopause.com is also packed with lots of female products and advice. If you experience brain fog as a consequence of hormonal changes or indeed for any other reason check out my new book Beating Brain Fog - it's packed with practical advice and days of rituals to reset, restore and revivie your brain. Why not join our Beating Brain Fog Facebook group to chat to others experiencing brain fog and share your thoughts on the book and this episode. I'll be there to answer questions during weekly FB lives for the next month.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
