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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Dec 17, 2020 • 1min
Sixty Second Science - Body Image
Sixty Second ScienceCan music really influence how you feel about your appearance?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2020 • 2min
Just a Minute Motivation - Doors
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.
Dec 10, 2020 • 2min
Sixty-Second Science: Happy Endings
Sixty-Second ScienceIs our love for happy endings always a good thing?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2020 • 1min
Just a minute motivation - Challenge
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.
Dec 3, 2020 • 1min
Sixty-Second Science - Make-up may make you feel human but science begs to differ.
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.
Nov 30, 2020 • 59sec
Just a minute motivation - Awareness
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.
Nov 26, 2020 • 10min
Booster 24: Is being kind good for your brain?
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.
Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 7min
S2:E12 Laughing out loud with Patrick Freyne
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.
Nov 19, 2020 • 17min
Booster 23 Sharing Food with Colm O'Gorman
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.
Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 17min
S2:E11 Wonderfully, Beautifully, Shameless: Surviving Child Abuse with Colm O'Gorman
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.
