
Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast
The Everyday Neuro podcast series with Dr Janine Cooper provides knowledge and inspiration to everyone and anyone interested in the fascinating fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and the human brain. Developed to incorporate information and interviews with experts in the field, the episodes cover a diverse range of topics from memory and cognition to mental health, wellbeing, trauma, and brain injury. Janine will guide you through the current research and help you to develop greater understanding of the human brain and its functions. Whether you already have experience, or want to start on your journey into understanding the human brain and how it affects our thinking, emotions and behaviour, then the Everyday Neuro podcast series has something to offer you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2018 • 18min
Everyday Neuro 007: Anxiety in the Workplace - How to Enhance Culture and Productivity
In this episode, I discuss the topic of anxiety with a particular focus on the workplace. I will look at the symptoms of anxiety and provide helpful ways in which anxiety can be reduced to enhance wellbeing and productivity at work. I will use a real life scenario to illustrate how these strategies can be beneficial when used by all members of the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2018 • 20min
Everyday Neuro 006: How Diet Affects Cognition - Exploring the Consumption of Caffeine, Alcohol and the So-called Western Diet
Dr Matthew Hughes, a Clinical Neuropsychologist specializing in Type II diabetes, discusses how diet impacts cognition, including the effects of the 'Western diet', alcohol, and caffeine. They explore how genes and brain influence food choices. The podcast emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet for cognitive health and managing cognitive effects of Type II diabetes.

May 14, 2018 • 21min
Everyday Neuro 005: How to Become an Expert - A Collaboration Between Attention, Working Memory and Executive Function
Guest Joel Goulter, an expert on Air Traffic Controllers, discusses the complex skills required for safety in the air. Topics include expertise, attention, working memory, and executive functions. The impacts of distractions on inhibitory control and working memory are explored, and techniques for enhancing learning and becoming an expert are discussed.

Apr 28, 2018 • 21min
Everyday Neuro 004: Brain Injury, Cognitive Functioning and Concussion in Sport
In this episode, I discuss brain injury and how it affects the brain, physical abilities, cognition and behaviour. There is a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and how concussion in sport is an area receiving interest from researchers. I interview Brodie Ingham who has investigated concussion in Australian gridiron, and she reveals that the results show the need for greater reporting within the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2018 • 15min
Everyday Neuro 003: How Staying Active and Sociable Supports Memory and Reduces Anxiety in Older Age
In this episode, I talk with Dr Hannah Miller, a clinical neuropsychologist who has found that sociability and having hobbies is an important factor in the relationship between perceived memory issues and anxiety in older adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2018 • 19min
Everyday Neuro 002: The Benefits of Exercise on Cognition in the Older Adult Brain
In this episode, I discuss the current psychology/neuroscience research that suggests that lifestyle factors such as physical exercise, are helping to enhance aspects of cognition, brain functioning and wellbeing in older adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2018 • 17min
Everyday Neuro 001: An Introduction to the Human Brain
In this episode, I introduce you to the human brain and discuss the global structure of the central nervous system, cognitive functions such as memory and attention, and the neuron at the microscopic level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.