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Super BrainS5:E1 ImaginersThe Super Brain podcast returns with this audio documentary produced and presented by Super Brain host Dr Sabina BrennanDr Edward O'Sullivan, Director of the Migraine Clinic at Cork University Hospital takes us inside the migraine brain offering a medical and scientific perspective and Dr Sabina Brennan shares her own experience of living with chronic migraine. Migraine is the 7th most debilitating condition in the world (WHO) affecting 10-12% of the population. Vox pops threaded through the doc illustrate the misconceptions and misappropriation of migraine. This audio documentary ai...2022-03-2147 minSuper BrainSuper Brain is backSuper Brain is back. Season 5 kicks off March 21st 2022 with the audio documentary produced and presented by Dr Sabina Brennan.Super Brain Episodes will drop every third Monday in the MonthSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2000 minSuper BrainBooster 48 - Stranger DangerIn this, the final episode of Season 4 Dr Sabina Brennan talks about the benefits of talking to strangersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2512 minSuper BrainS4:E12 Strength with Mark O'HalloranDr Sabina Brennan and multi-award-winning script writer and actor Mark O'Halloran discuss strength and weakness through the lens of his amazing films, Viva and Adam and Paul.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-221h 13Super BrainBooster 47 - Tasty train stations - SynaesthesiaDr Sabina Brennan takes a look at synaesthesia a fascinating neurological phenomenon where certain sensory inputs such as words, letters, numbers or music automatically trigger the additional senses like colour, sound, taste and smell.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1807 minSuper BrainS4:E11 It's only a penis with artist and sex worker Kate McGrewDr Sabina Brennan chats to performing artist, activist and sex worker Kate McGrew about her passion for performing, sex work, and the need to make sex work safe.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-151h 05Super BrainBooster 46 - Supercharge your creativity Eureka moments are a specific form of creativity. They don't just materialise from the ether – it’s simply the work of the human brain. In this booster Dr Sabina Brennan shares some scientific insights into this kind of creativity and offers some tips on how to super charge your own creativity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1113 min
Super BrainS4:E2 Happy Mum, Happy Baby with Melissa HogenboomDr Sabina Brennan chats to award-winning BBC science journalist Melissa Hogenboom about her new book The Motherhood Complex and the science behind mothering.Melissa and Sabina chat openly and honestly about how challenged they felt as mothers of two young children. There's a good dose of science and myth busting too - as Melissa says - becoming a mother may be an everyday occurrence but it is an extra-ordinary experience.If you are a mum, have a mum, or plan to be a mum then this episode is for you. Melissa Hogenboom explains...2021-09-1356 min
Super BrainBooster 36 - Rescue DogsNational Rescue Dog Day which aims to encourage people to adopt dogs from shelters and rescues, as well as educating children about animals and their benefits. As mother to 4 rescue dogs Dr Sabina Brennan shares her personal positive experience and presents some of the science that backs up what we already instinctively feel about the benefits of being around dogs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2006 min
Super BrainS3:E12 The stabilisers are off with PJ GallagherDr Sabina Brennan talks to comedian, actor and broadcaster PJ Gallagher about loving motorbiking racing and his weekly courtship with death, hating standup and embracing honesty.For bonus materials, transcripts and more check out the Super Brain podcast blog.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-171h 09
Super BrainBooster 35 Nature and Mental HealthThis week is Mental Health Week and the theme for 2021 is nature, Dr Sabina Brennan explores the neuroscience underlying the mental health benefits of natureTSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1306 min
Super BrainS3:E11 Your body is an instrument not an ornament with Anna GearyDr Sabina Brennan chats to Anna Geary about her career choices, her goals, her hopes for the future and body image, particularly the importance of looking after your body for functionality rather than for aesthetics, Watch out for Anna's upcoming RTE documentary which explores the reasons teenage girls drop out of sport.For bonus materials, transcripts and more check out the Super Brain podcast blogSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-101h 13
Super BrainBooster 34 Gambling and the BrainIreland has the highest online gambling losses per capita globally and the third highest overall gambling losses per capita (€2.1 billion p.a.). It’s estimated that 45,000 people in Ireland are living with “severe pathological gambling addiction” with a further 110,000 dealing with problem gambling.In this Super Brain Booster Dr Sabina Brennan explores What happens in our brains when we gamble? Why do we find gambling rewarding? How can problem gamblers kick the habit?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0610 min
Super BrainBooster 33 - Return to work Anxiety Post-LockdownIn this booster episode Dr Sabina Brennan explains that it is very natural to feel anxious about returning to work post-lockdown and offers some really practical tips on how to cope with those feelings and make the transition back into a social working environmentSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2913 min
Super BrainS3E9 Difficult Decisions with Mark CagneyDr 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. ...2021-04-2650 min
Super BrainBooster 32 Concussion 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.2021-04-2212 min
Super BrainS3:E8 How Blue Spaces Can Make You Feel Better with Dr Catherine KellyHow 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.2021-04-191h 07
Super BrainBooster 31 Practical Tips to Support TeensDr 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.2021-04-1510 min
Super BrainS3: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.2021-04-1249 min
Super BrainS3:E6 Parachute with Tom DunneDr 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.2021-04-0550 min
Super BrainS3: E5 Foraging for Joy with Una-Minh KavanaghDr 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...2021-03-291h 06
Super BrainBooster 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.2021-03-2505 min
Super BrainS3:E4 Acts of Desperation with Megan NolanDr 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.2021-03-2250 min
Super BrainBooster 27 - How light can help and hinder sleepDr 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.2021-03-1805 min
Super BrainS3:E3 Menopause, masturbation and memory loss with Meg MathewsDr 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...2021-03-151h 10
Super BrainBooster 26 - Finding your 'self' again after brain fogDr Sabina Brennan reads an extract from her new book Beating Brain Fog: your 30-day plan to think faster, sharper, better and talks to Anna and Joanna who have both lived with debilitating brain fog for quite some time. Both women responded to a call in 2020 to volunteer to trial Sabina's 30 day planSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1121 min
Super BrainS3: E1 Revisiting Trauma from a Safe Place with Emilie PineDr Sabina Brennan chats to Emilie PinetwittSupport LinesFree Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults who experienced childhood abuse or neglect (CaPA) https://www.rapecrisishelp.ie/https://rapecrisis.org.uk/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-081h 12
Super BrainBooster 24 - Beating Brain FogDr Sabina Brennan reads an exclusive extract from her new book Beating Brain Fog: Your 30-Day Plan to Think Faster, Sharper, Better.Links to buy Beating Brain Fog, Facebook Group and social media profiles https://linktr.ee/SabinaBrennanSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0409 min
Super BrainS3:E1 Anger in search of Love with Lemn SissayDr Sabina Brennan speaks to the truly inspirational poet Lemn Sissay who’s moving memoir ‘I know my name is why’ chronicles his time in care from when he was taken from his young Ethopian mother and placed with white foster parents in Wigan who returned him to the care system after 12 years like faulty goods returned to a manufacturer. When you talk to Lemn you can't but see that child in his eyes.To learn more about Lemn, his work and his poetry visit https://www.lemnsissay.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/su...2021-03-011h 15
Super BrainSeason 3 Sneak PeekA sneak peek at Season 3 which kicks off on Monday March 1stDr Sabina Brennan's new book Beating Brain Fog, your 30-Day Plan to think faster, sharper, better is available to order online on Amazon, Easons WH Smith WaterstonesBeating Brain Fog Private Facebook GroupSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-2505 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - HappinessJust 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.2021-02-2201 min
Super BrainSixty Second Science - MusicJust 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.2021-02-1801 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - Random Acts of KindnessJust 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.2021-02-1501 min
Super BrainSixty-Second Science - ChocolateJust 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.2021-02-1101 min
Super BrainMonday Motivation - Fly a KiteJust 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.2021-02-0801 min
Super BrainSixty Second Science - Group ExerciseJust 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.2021-02-0401 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - Liberate YourselfJust 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.2021-02-0101 min
Super BrainSixty Second Science - Speak Out or Keep SchtumIn this episode Dr Sabina Brennan looks to neuroscience to understand why some people risk social rejection by speaking out while others hold their council and silentSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-2802 min
Super BrainJust A Minute Motivation - AnxietyJust 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.2021-01-2501 min
Super BrainSixty Second Science - Fake NewsSixty Second ScienceIn this episode Sabina Brennan looks to psychology research to see who falls for fake newsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-2101 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - The StarsJust 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.2021-01-1800 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - PuddlesJust 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.2021-01-1100 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - Learn to LiveJust 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.2021-01-0400 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - Inner PeaceJust 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.2020-12-2801 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - The Bright SideJust 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.2020-12-2101 min
Super BrainJust a Minute Motivation - DoorsJust 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.2020-12-1401 min
Super BrainJust a minute motivation - ChallengeJust 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.2020-12-0701 min
Super BrainSixty-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.2020-12-0301 min
Super BrainBooster 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.2020-11-2609 min
Super BrainS2:E12 Laughing out loud with Patrick FreyneIn 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.2020-11-231h 06
Super BrainBooster 23 Sharing Food with Colm O'GormanIn 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.2020-11-1916 min
Super BrainS2:E11 Wonderfully, Beautifully, Shameless: Surviving Child Abuse with Colm O'GormanDr 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...2020-11-161h 17
Super BrainBooster 22 - How much screen time is too much?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.2020-11-1218 min
Super BrainS2:E10 Technology and the Brain - Choosing your FutureIt'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...2020-11-0950 min
Super BrainBooster 21 - The Queen's Gambit Can board games boost your brain?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.2020-11-0514 min
Super BrainS2:E9 Surviving and thriving with dyslexia with Darren BrennanDr Sabina Brennan chats with her eldest son Dr Darren Brennan about his determination to become a medical doctor despite his childhood diagnosis or dyslexia and several serious health issues.If you have concerns about dyslexia please visit https://dyslexiaida.org/OrIrelandUKSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0251 min
Super BrainBooster 20 - Satisfy your CuriosityDr Sabina Brennan gets curious about curiositySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2911 min
Super BrainS2:E8 You are your brain with Dr Adrian Owen OBEDr Sabina Brennan enters the grey zone with world renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr Adrian Owen OBE who made the incredible discovery that some patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state are in fact fully aware and able to communicate with the outside world. They chat about his work, consciousness, their mutual belief that we are our brains and Christy Moore.Dr Adrian Owen OBE is currently the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at Western University., Canada. His book Into the Grey Zone is available in all good...2020-10-261h 03
Super BrainS2:E7 Just do it and don't count the calories with Sheila O'FlanaganDr Sabina Brennan chats to international best-selling author Shiela O'Flanagan about her women, literary snobbery, childhood dreams and saying yes.To learn more about and her books visit her websiteYou can purchase Shiela's latest book The Women Who Ran AwaySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1958 min
Super BrainBooster 18 - Trans TermsTalking about trans issues can be a bit of a minefield especially on social media. Mis-gendering or using the wrong or out-dated terminology can get you in a bit of bother or prevent you from engaging in conversation at all. Misconceptions and misinformation really can contribute to transphobia and even trans abuse and violence. In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan clarifies the meaning of some key trans terms using helpful definitions prepared by Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI).Special thanks for Sara Phillips Chair of TENI for granting permission to read from the Helpful Terms and...2020-10-1512 min
Super BrainS2:E6 Expect the Unexpected with Philippa and Helen RyderDr Sabina Brennan chats to her friends Philippa and Helen Ryder an inspirational couple who speak openly and honestly about the impact that Philippa's transition has had on their lives, their dreams and their love.SupportIf you have been affected by any of the content in this issue please consider contacting the support organisations below or if you simply need a listening ear or would like to share your story please email Sabina at info@superbrain.ieUnited KingdomTo Find a transgender support group near...2020-10-121h 20
Super BrainBooster 17 - Is Age Just a Number?Is ageing really is just about the number of years since birth? Does your brain really start to shrink at 30? Can you stop your brain shrinking?Dr Sabina Brennan answers these questions and more in this weeks Super Brain Booster Shot.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0809 min
Super BrainS2:E5 Earwigging with Anne GriffinSabina Brennan talks to Anne Griffin through the lens of her brilliant debut novel When All is Said about kindness, self-love, loneliness, ageing, dyslexia, pursuing happiness, eschewing perfection and our own special brand of guilt. To earwig (verb): to secretly listen to a conversation.The Booster Shot Sabina mentioned in this episode is Booster 5 Loneliness is a KillerSabina also promised to share the link to The Little Book of Kindness by Bernadette RussellAnne Griffin is the author of When All Is Said, the number 1 Irish bestseller, a...2020-10-051h 05
Super BrainBooster 16: How is physical exercise good for my brain?Dr Sabina Brennan reads an except from her No 1 best-seller 100 Days to a Younger Brain which explains the many ways in which exercise benefits your brain.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0108 min
Super BrainS2:E4 #BeKind with John BoyneDr Sabina Brennan chats to John Boyne about love, desire, ambition, creativity, social media and their mutual love of excel sheets and order.BioJohn Boyne is a muliti-award-winning novelist. He has published 12 books for adults and 6 novels for younger readers including the New York Times No 1 Best-seller The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.You can read more about John and his books on his website His latest novel Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom is the story of all of us. It is a tale of h...2020-09-2854 min
Super BrainBooster 15 - What goes on inside the teenage brain?Dr Sabina Brennan explains that the radical remodelling of the human brain that occurs during the teenage years underlies much of the typical and often troublesome behaviour observed in teenagers from emotional outbursts to risky behaviours.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2414 min
Super BrainS2:E3 It doesn't get any better than this with Richard RoperIn this fun episode Sabina Brennan chats to Richard Roper, author of Something to Live a compelling and surprisingly uplifting novel about loneliness. shares experiences of loneliness, the importance of friends and his lovely dad’s diary. He also gives some sage advice about happiness and contentment. Booster #5 Loneliness is a KillerBioRichard Roper grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and now lives in London, where he works as a non-fiction editor. Something To Live For, is his first novel. It has been translated into 19 languages. He is currently working on his new...2020-09-211h 03
Super BrainBooster 14 - Invisible Women, gender bias in researchDr Sabina Brennan explores gender bias in psychologica researchSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1712 min
Super BrainSpecial Investigation: What is COVID19 doing to our brains?Dr Sabina Brennan, host of Super Brain, investigates the impact of COVID19 on the human brainSpecial thanks to Helen Brennan, Maddie Culling, Carolyn Gunther, Barbara Melville and Caroline O'Brien, for sharing their personal stories and to Dr Lucy Cheke, Dr Ron Daniels, Dr Patricia Mc Namara and Dr Adrian Owen their expert insights on the neurological and cognitive complications of COVID-19A HUGE thank you to my very special and talented editor Emily Burke for going above and beyond to help me to get this special and important episode to you.2020-09-1559 min
Super BrainS2:E2 Horns and Halos, exploring unconscious bias with Dr Pragya AgarwalDr Sabina Brennan and fellow neuroscientist Dr Pragya Agarwal place a multitude of human biases under the microscope and unpick unconscious bias using insights from brain science.This is Tim Urban's Ted Talk on procrastination that Pragya mentioned during the showThis is the height graph with the biased scale that we spoke about in the episodeDr Pragya Agarwal is a behavioural and data scientist, and a freelance journalist and author of Sway, Unravelling Unconscious Bias Her New Book Wish We Knew What To Say: Talking With...2020-09-141h 04
Super BrainBooster 13 - Can laughing build resilience?Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan explores whether laughter can really boost resilience?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1113 min
Super BrainS2:E1 Everything was fine until some boy stole my miracle with Anna McPartlinSabina Brennan chats to international best-selling author and fosterling Anna McPartlin who has survived more than her share of tragedy about shining the light in dark places and lightening life with laughter.Anna's latest book Below the Big Blue Sky was published in July 2020Anna's mum was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when Anna was a child www.brainhealth4ms.com is a website with easy-to-understand information about brain health for people living with MS that I developed with an educational grant.About Anna McPartlinAnna McPartlin an...2020-09-071h 07
Super BrainS2:E1 TrailerSeason 2 of Super Brain kicks off on Monday September 7th with an unmissable interview with author and fosterling Anna McPartlin who has laughed her way through more than her fair share of tragedyFollow Sabina Brennan & Super BrainTwitter: https://twitter.com/Sabina_BrennanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinabrennan/ and https://www.instagram.com/superbrainpodcast/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0300 min
Super BrainBooster 12 - What's the difference between brain health and mental health?In this Super Brain Booster, psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan unpicks the difference between mental health and brain health.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2811 min
Super BrainS1:E12 Lubricant of Life with Alison SpittleSabina Brennan chats to comedian, writer, actor and all-round lovely person Alison Spittle her turns some lovely phrases as they talk about mental health, growing up, and looking back. Alison turns some lovely phrases as she shares her thoughts on truthfulness and communication.Sabina also chats to Alison about hosting the CoVideoParty every night during lockdown - if you'd like to join in and watch a movie online with Alison simple search for #covideoparty on Twitter or follow Alison on Twitter @alisonspitteAlison's tour dateshttps://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/a...2020-05-251h 09
Super BrainBooster 11 - What is mindfulness? Does it work?In this Super Brain Booster, psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan takes a closer look at what the science says about mindfulness meditation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2113 min
Super BrainS1:E11 Mind Full? with Dermot Whelan (Part Two)Super Brain host Sabina Brennan continues her conversation with Masters in Mindfulness and Meditation teacher Dermot Whelan about combining mindfulness with comedy in his new, and brilliantly titles show 'Mind Full? The also chat about 'The Mind' and how people would rather receive electric shocks than sit with their own thoughts - literally.Dermot's live stage show, Mind Full?, sold out in record time and is about to embark on a national tour. In these live events, Dermot marries his stand-up comedy experience and his passion for meditation to bring a truly unique evening of transformation an...2020-05-1847 min
Super BrainBooster 10 - Making and Breaking HabitsSuper Brain host Sabina Brennan teases apart the components of the habits explaining how unhealthy habits can be deconstructed and reformed as healthy onesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1412 min
Super BrainS1:E10 Autopilot with Dermot Whelan (Part One)Super Brain host Sabina Brennan chats to award-winning broadcaster and comedian Dermot Whelan about meditation, living life on autopilot and brain fog.Dermot's live stage show, Mind Full?, sold out in record time and is about to embark on a national tour. In these live events, Dermot marries his stand-up comedy experience and his passion for meditation to bring a truly unique evening of transformation and fun to audiences across the country.Website: www.dermotwhelan.comSocial: @dermottodayfm - Instagram and Twitter Dermot Whelan - FacebookUpcoming events:2020-05-1138 min
Super BrainBooster 9 - What is Empathy?Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan wonders whether empathy is endangered and questions whether empathy is always good.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0716 min
Super BrainS1:E9 The Stories we Tell with Ruth Gilligan (Part Two)Super Brain host Sabina Brennan continues her conversation with her Fair City daughter Ruth Gilligan.They talk about storytelling and empathy, motherhood and mad cows, identity and Irishness, tradition and modernity, babies and borders but time and again come back back to storytelling and empathy.Ruth is an ambassador for the global charity Narrative 4, which uses storytelling to foster empathy between diverse young people around the world.WEBSITE: www.ruthgilligan.comTwitter: @ruthgilliganLink to book: https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-butchers/Support this show http://supporter.aca...2020-05-0441 min
Super BrainBooster 8 - What is Brain Fog?Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan explains why your brain feels sluggish, slow and less sharp than usual during lockdown and gives some tips on how to clear the fog and think quicker, sharper, better.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-3009 min
Super BrainS1E8 Fairy God Mother with Ruth Gilligan (Part One)Sabina Brennan talks to author and academic, Ruth Gilligan about Fairy God Mothers, literary snobbery, Irish begrudgery and much more.Ruth Gilligan is a novelist and academic from Dublin now based in the UK where she works as a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham. She has published five novels to date and was the youngest person ever to top the Irish bestsellers' list. Her most recent book,The Butchers, came out in March 2020 and is set in the borderlands during the 1996 BSE crisis. Ruth is an ambassador for the global charity...2020-04-2738 min
Super BrainBooster 7 - Sleep & Dreams #COVID19With so many people reporting poor sleep and vivid dreams during the COVID19 pandemic Dr Sabina Brennan gives a neuroscience perspective on both, plus practical tips to boost your sleep.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2324 min
Super BrainS1:E7 Elegy for Elodie with Hilary Freeman (Part Two)Sabina Brennan chats to journalist Hilary Freeman about self-censoring, identity, making tough decisions, the loss of her daughter and resilience.If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis you may find www.brainhealth4ms.com helpful. As the name suggests it's a website that I developed that provides easy-to-understand information and animations about brain health for people living with MS.To learn more about Hilary visithttps://www.hilaryfreeman.com/Hilary's young Adult novels include:When I Was Me (2015) a contemporary psychological t...2020-04-2025 min
Super BrainBooster 6 - Obesity ages the brainNeuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan explains the impact that being over or under weight can have on your brain.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1607 min
Super BrainS1:E6 Shunned and Shamed with Hilary Freeman (Part One)Sabina Brennan chats to award-winning journalist, novelist and agony aunt Hilary Freeman about being publicly shamed online for an article she wrote about finding the balance between health messaging around obesity and the body positivity movement. As we chat we try to understand how social media went from a wonderful sharing, connected, caring community to an online mob.To learn more about Hilary visithttps://www.hilaryfreeman.com/Hilary's young Adult novels include:When I Was Me (2015) a contemporary psychological thriller about identity, memory and the decisions that make us w...2020-04-1327 min
Super BrainBooster 5 - Loneliness is a KillerNeuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan explains that loneliness is an alarm bell warning you to get connected or face serious health consequences.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0913 min
Super BrainS1:E5 Canoeing down the Amazon with Sinead MoriartySabina Brennan chats to award-winning novelist and columnist Sinead Moriarty about losing herself and her sense of humour to a chronic painful condition and how sharing stories helped her find her happy place again.All proceeds from 'My RA Story' go to Rheumatoid Arthritis IrelandGet to know Sinead Moriarty and her 14 novels on http://www.sineadmoriarty.com/Sinead's latest novel, Seven Letters, is available now in paper back and ebook.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2020-04-0639 min
Super BrainBooster 4 - Smiling's My FavouriteSuper Brain host Sabina Brennan reveals how having a laugh and cracking a smile are nature's stress busting, immune boosting weapons.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0208 min
Super BrainS1:E4 Spat out of a Spaceship with Joanne McNally (Part Two)In this episode, neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan and comedian Joanne McNally discover that they have a lot more in common than you might imagine as they chat about their drive to perform, identity and personality. Joanne talks, with raw and rare honesty, about living with not one but two eating disorders, comedy, recovery and how every day she has to consciously choose this better, happier, healthier life.At the time of recording Joanne was embarking on an Irish and UK tour. Joanne like other comedians, artists and musicians has cancelled her tour to help prevent the s...2020-03-3040 min
Super BrainBooster Special - How to manage stress in the face of COVID-19In this special episode Super Brain host Sabina Brennan shares ten tips on how to manage stress and boost immune function in the face of COVID-19Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2912 min
Super BrainBooster 3 - Love, Sex and the BrainSuper Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan shares insights from neuroscience about what goes on in your brain when you fall in love and when you make love.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2608 min
Super BrainS1:E3 Clit Bait with Joanne McNally (Part One)Sabina Brennan chats to hilarious comedian Joanne McNally. Grab your headphones and dial up your attention because you’ll need to listen carefully to keep track of this conversation. It's a fun and somewhat chaotic episode as Sabina & Joanne jump from baby haters to gay penguins while also talking about drinking, dying alone and clit bait.At the time of recording Joanne was embarking on an Irish and UK tour. Joanne like other comedians, artists and musicians has cancelled her tour to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please visit her website www.joannemcnally.com, si...2020-03-2342 min
Super BrainBooster Bonus - Memory TipsSuper Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan shares tips on how to make memories stick. The bonus films mentioned in this episode can be found on Instagram - IGTVInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/superbrainpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/stories/sabinabrennan/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/Sabina_BrennanWebsitehttp://superbrain.ie/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1908 min
Super BrainBooster 2 - Memory 101Super Brain host Sabina Brennan gives the basics on how memory worksSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1908 min
Super BrainS1:E2 Memory is a Drunk in a Bar with Hilary Fanin (Part 2)Sabina Brennan chats to author Hilary Fannin about memory, her memoir Hopscotch and her brilliant first novel The Weight of Love . They discuss journeying to the past to revisit memories and the power that you have to test those memories and change your long-held narrative to find freedom in the present and create a happier future.Hilary's first novel The Weight of Love is available wherever you buy your books from 19 March 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1642 min
Super BrainBooster 1 - Brain SculptureSuper Brain host Sabina Brennan explains that you have the power to sculpt your own brain. Making brain healthy choices will help you to produce a masterpiece.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1208 min
Super BrainS1:E1 Fully Cooked with Hilary Fanin (Part 1)Sabina Brennan chats to Irish Times columnist, award-winning playwright and author, Hilary Fannin about her belligerent resilience, her road to writing success, acting, creativity, motherhood, life in general and making work happen. This episode is a masterclass in silencing the childhood voices of discouragement.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-0945 minSuper BrainComing Soon...Coming Soon...Super Brain with Sabina BrennanSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2101 min