Super Brain

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super BrainSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan shares snippets from science in sixty seconds or less. Does wearing make up make you feel more human? In this episode Sabina Brennan shares findings from a study that compared people's reactions to heavily made up women and bare-faced women. The results may surprise you.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a minute motivation to transform your everyday brain into a Super BrainSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan explores the psychology and neuroscience of kindness and asks whether being kind is good for our brains.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan and Patrick Freyne delve into the deepest and darkest recesses of the human condition, despite talking about some dark moments in they find the humour too and as a consequence the episode is filled with loud laughter (Sabina) and deep chuckle (Patrick).Patrick FreyneIrish Times write, essayist, stroyist and author of Ok Let's do your stupid idea. you can follow Patrick on twitterSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Booster Episode Dr Sabina Brennan talks to foodie Colm O'Gorman about his love of cooking and the importance of sharing mealtimes with others.Visit Colm O'Gorman's Food Blog t and follow him on twitter and instagram for fabulous recipies and food photos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan talks to Colm O'Gorman about how campaigning intensively and consecutively for Marriage Equality, Reproductive Rights and Standing4Truth for survivors of clerical abuse left him burnt out and voiceless. Thankfully he has found his voice again and in this episode speaks eloquently, openly and honestly about being repeatedly raped by a priest, the shame that he felt and his journey to recovery. He is wonderfully, beautifully shameless and bold in the best possible way.About ColmColm O'' Gorman is the Executive Director of Amnesty International in Ireland l and co-founder of One in Four, a counselling service that provides supports for adult survivors of abuse and their families, they also work with perpetrators. Colm's book Beyond Belief is both moving and uplifting.Follow Colmon Twitter while you're there you can follow meon InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan answers your questions about recommended screen time for young children, whether they benefit from educational screen time and what are the signs of internet addiction.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Science Week 2020 and in this Super Brain Episode, sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland, Dr Sabina Brennan questions whether the impact that technology has on the human brain is cause for celebration or a case for concern. Given the significant impact that the simple tools that our ancestors innovated had on the evolution of the human brain Brennan questions whether we should blindly allow current technology including the internet and associated digital technologies and social media to change our brains. Some of the brightest brains from science, technology and the arts share their thoughts. Have a listen to find out how you can have your say also.To read about and register for virtual events taking place throughout Science Week check out www.scienceweek.ieThis is the feature in the Irish Times that Sabina Brennan mentions in this episodeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan explains cerebellar developmental delay and discusses the brain benefits of chess and other board gamesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.