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The Gametime GuruAl Fontes: National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer | TIER 1 Wrestling | Idaho SportsAl Fontes is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer, who has years and years of experience with the sport. And although writing wasn't his FIRST passion, he has now become one of the best to do it. His ability to break down the sport and cover the athletes involved, is incredible. Today we get to hear from him and learn of his background in the sport and where he came from. We'll chat about wrestling in California as compared to here in Idaho and what he's learned while he's been covering the sport here in Idaho (s...2025-01-171h 03
Next Level Business PodcastSeason 3 - Episode 1 - David From Tritek Tinting On Buying His First BuildingDavid From Tritek Tinting On Buying His First Buildinghttps://www.instagram.com/david_chukhman/Shane launches his new book helping business owners buy their own building https://shanemara.com/Follow - Josh - https://www.instagram.com/nextleveljpShane - https://www.instagram.com/cfoshane/Support the show2024-12-0752 min
Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi#894 The Fastest Way To Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Live Longer! With Dr Jason Fung, Dr Steven Gundry, Shane O'Mara & Ben AzadiIn this powerhouse episode, join four of the most influential experts in health and wellness as they uncover the science-backed secrets to burning fat, building muscle, and living a longer, healthier life! Dr. Jason Fung, a pioneer in intermittent fasting, reveals the metabolic hacks to supercharge fat loss and stabilize insulin levels. Dr. Steven Gundry, renowned for his work on longevity and gut health, explains why certain "healthy" foods might be holding you back. Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara shares breakthrough insights into how movement can enhance brain function, while metabolic expert Ben Azadi breaks down the most effective strategies to...2024-11-012h 27
Dhru Purohit ShowNeuroscientist Reveals the Insane Benefits of Walking Everyday for Brain Health and Longevity with Shane O'Mara (Rebroadcast)This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, One Skin, and Birch Living.Did you know that walking over 7,500 steps a day can lower your risk of all-cause mortality and reduce the likelihood of major depressive disorders? Walking, a fundamental human activity, is often overlooked in our modern lifestyles. Yet, it's a low-cost, highly effective way to boost health, enhance longevity, and combat aging.Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we are rerunning one of our favorite episodes with Dr. Shane O’Mara about the mind-blowing science behind the power of walking and its ab...2024-09-021h 41
The Other HandWho is J D Vance? A podcast special with Professor Shane O'MaraJ D Vance has shot to prominence following his selection by Donald Trump to be, potentially, the next Vice President of the US.In this podcast special, we focus on Vance's 2016 best-selling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, to try and explain and understand the man who clearly wants, one day, to be the leader of the free world.We are joined by Professor Shane O'Mara of Trinity College Dublin to discuss all things JDV. And there really is a lot to discuss! Shane is also a best-selling author (of much better books than JDV's memoir...2024-08-311h 00
Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi#841 Number One Neuroscientist: "Stop Decline Before It's Too Late!" - #1 Daily Hack To Melt Fat & Reverse Aging with Shane O'MaraToday, I am blessed to have Shane O'Mara here with me. He is a Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin - the University of Dublin. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from NUI Galway and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin (FTCD), and was the first Ireland-based elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (FAPS) and is an elected member of the Royal Irish Academy (MRIA). He has a popular newsletter at brainpizza.substack.com - signup for slices of writing on brains, behavior, and...2024-08-051h 34
The Other HandWhy is everyone so unhappy? Or are we? In conversation with Professor Shane O'MaraIn this podcast we welcome back regular guest, Professor Shane O'Mara, neuroscientist and professor at Trinity College Dublin.I a review of an important new book by Dan Davies, professor Brad de Long of Berkley asks the question: given we are over 15 times better off than our pre-industrial ancestors, why are we so miserable. Davies gives one answer: things have become so complex, few people know how anything works any more and nobody is in charge. So nobody is accountable. 'Nothing works any more' is a constant refrain and Davies gives us his ideas about why...2024-07-0441 min
The Giants Shoulder#2 Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara - Walking, Creativity and DopamineDr Shane O' Mara is a Neuroscientist and professor of Experimental Brain Research in Trinity College Dublin. Dr O' Mara's academic research concerns the brain systems supporting learning and memory, and how they are affected by stress and depression; He has also explored the intersection of psychology and neuroscience with policy, evidence-based policy-making and related areas. 04:11 The Under-Walking Epidemic 11:26 The Impact of Standing Desks 13:52 Walking Treadmills vs. Outdoor Walking 30:08 Long-Distance Endurance Walking 32:44 Walking and All-Cause Mortality 34:40 Walking and Mental Health 47:51 The Link Between Walking and Creativity 55:44 The Role of the...2024-05-261h 45
The Other HandHas Robert Kennedy JR's brain been eaten by a worm? Could it be responsible for his conspiracy theories. Do protests work?In conversation with Professor of Experimental Brain Research, Shane O'Mara.Robert Kennedy Junior says a worm has eaten part of his brain. Is this possible? Yes - but his 'brain fog' and other symptoms could have been caused by something else. Partly eaten or not, his possible brain injuries are not likely to have led to a predisposition to conspiracy theories. RFK is a prominent anti-vaxxer, for instance.Why do so many of us fall for conspiracy theories? Belonging, group hugs and tribalism are part of the answer. We take cognitive short cuts...2024-05-1139 min
The Other HandBiden's 'cognitive decline'. A conversation about staying well - or not - into old age with Professor of Neuroscience Shane O'MaraA lawyer - a 'special prosecutor' - recently caused a furore with an allegation about Joe Biden's 'cognitive decline'In conversation with Professor of neuroscience Shane O'Mara we explore the mysteries of ageing and the emerging evidence about how to maximise our chances of becoming a 'Super Ager'That lawyer shouldn't have tried to diagnose Biden. Nor should any non-specialist. There are strict criteria for that sort of thing. There is no publicly available evidence that suggests Biden meets those criteria. A speculation: these days, all things considered, if that evidence existed it...2024-02-2138 min
Behind The Lines with Arthur SnellHoliday Special Ep 20: Shane O'Mara on the science of memory and what that tells us about nationalismWith all the pressure of the Christmas season I held off from putting out a 'geopolitical review of the year' or something like that: there's a lot going on and people need some space. Instead, I wanted to finish the year with an episode that is in some ways completely different, but also relevant to the issues we have covered in the podcast earlier. Shane O'Mara is a professor of experimental brain psychology at Trinity College, Dublin and the author of numerous books and studies. He also has a brilliant Substack called Brain Pizza which I can highly recommend.2023-12-2855 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques117. Say It, See It: How to Connect Through ConversationCommunication is about so much more than sharing words. As neuroscientist Shane O’Mara explains, communication is about sharing reality.According to O’Mara, “A conversation is where we create a shared reality together.” As a professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin, his research has focused on how human brains sync up through communication. “The essence is that we are creating a shared reality where we come to share the same states of emotion, the same states of memory, and we come to think about the future together in a new way.”On this epis...2023-11-2820 minNext Level Business PodcastEpisode 2 - How to hire Virtual Assistants (VA) for your BusinessWelcome to the Next Level Business Podcast - We created this podcast to help you learn, grow, and reach the next level in your business and life. We focus on the three pillars, business, real estate, and stocks.Discover expert strategies to hire, train, and build trust with VAs, ensuring they become invaluable assets to your business. Get insights from industry leaders, actionable tips, and top resources to ensure your VA partnership thrives. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just VA-curious, join us to elevate your VA game!Enjoy.Instagram - h...2023-11-0617 min
A New Way of BeingBreaking Down Barriers Through Skillful Conversation: Neuroscientist Shane O'MaraThe power of skillful conversation - from the personal to the global level.This week's conversation is with professor Shane O'Mara, a neuroscientist of the top order who is professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin. He is also the author of Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversations Shapes Our World. Shane explains the role that conversation and memory has in our ability to envisage a better future.We talk about lots in this episode including the difference between the narrative self - the 'story of me' made up of memories...2023-11-061h 16
Dhru Purohit ShowNeuroscientist Reveals the Insane Benefits of Walking Everyday for Brain Health and Longevity with Shane O'MaraThis episode is brought to you by WHOOP, Pique Life, and Rupa Health. Did you know that people who walk over 7,500 steps a day reduce their risk of all cause mortality and are less likely to suffer from major depressive disorders? Walking is one of the fundamental actions attributed to humans, yet our modern lifestyles do not promote this activity in our daily lives. It has many incredible health benefits and is one of the most underrated and low-cost activities that can be added to your daily routine to promote longevity and prevent aging. 2023-10-121h 44
The Other HandDoes the world have brain damage? Neuroscientist Prof. Shane O'Mara discussions right brain problems and is a lot more optimistic than Chris & Jim Do we have a right brain problem? Author and journalist Matthew Syed said so in a recent fascinating Sunday Times column.Professor of Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, Shane O'Mara, says no.So why is our political discourse, pretty much everywhere, so polarised, context & nuance free, and just so nasty?Why, when we know, with as much certainty as we can muster, that the world is a very uncertain place, is everyone so certain?Shane is tempted to say that the world was ever thus and Chris...2023-10-0535 min
Slow Flowers PodcastEpisode 629: Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! From the Slow Flowers Podcast Archives – an Encore of Episode 445 with Mara Tyler of Pennsylvania’s The Farm at OxfordMara Tyler (c) Taken by Sarah
I hope you have been enjoying our 10-year retrospective as I have. It has been so fun to reconnect with one of our guests dating back to the Slow Flowers Podcast’s first episode in 2013, and pick up where I left off with one of our amazing Slow Flowers Members who appeared as a guest on the show.
This week, we turn the dial back to early March 2020, literally on the eve of the Covid 19 Pandemic. I interviewed Philadelphia farmer-florist Mara Tyler of The Farm at Oxford about her diversified floral enterprise and the wo...2023-09-2745 minNext Level Business PodcastEpisode 1 - Welcome to Season 2 of Next Level Business PodcastWelcome to the Next Level Business Podcast - We created this podcast to help you learn, grow, and reach the next level in your business and life. We focus on the three pillars, business, real estate, and stocks.As we kick off this fresh season, we dive deep into the intricacies of business. From breakthroughs and setbacks in the entrepreneurial realm, this episode sets the tone for enlightening conversations. Whether you're an aspiring business owner or seeking insights on navigating life's challenges, this season promises a blend of wisdom and experience.Enjoy.I...2023-09-2219 min
Eyes Wide OpenThe New Science Of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds - Professor of Neuroscience Shane O'MaraWhat purpose does conversation serve? Shane O'Mara, Professor of Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin on why we communicate, what happens in our brains when we do it and what it means for us as individuals, groups and societies in conversation with Conor Ryan.Eyes Wide Open - Episode 27Watch on Youtube Here: https://www.youtube.com/@Conor-Ryan#neuroscience #brainhealth #brainscience #conversation #amnesia #ageing #neuroplasticity #science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2054 min
The Champion WithinEp.4 Shane O'Mara: Guitar Maestro and the Privilege of MusicSend us a textShane O’Mara is one of the all time greatest guitarists from Melbourne, Australia. He discusses his fascinations with the guitar and the resonating visceral effect of music in the early days and the continual effect of music over many years. Inspirations have been from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Blake Mills, Julian Lage.We discuss the ability to get centred and composed before performing and to see performing as joyful and as a privilege to pass on. Shane discusses the importance of being mindful and present in the moment, and the im...2023-09-0943 min
Sounds About Right: Audiobooks to Help Us Understand the World#66: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds with Shane O'MaraShane O'Mara is a Professor of Experimental Brain Research in Trinity College Dublin, and am a Principal Investigator in, and currently the Director of, the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and a member of the academic staff of the School of Psychology.I had the please of discussing with him, his latest book titled: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our WorldsSome of the topics discussed includes:How our memories influence our conversations and the importance of group conversationsWhat happens when our mind wonders?The role of conversations...2023-09-0427 min
New Books in LanguageThe Future of Talking: A Discussion with Shane O'MaraTalking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones.Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucha...2023-08-2640 min
The Future of . . . with Owen Bennett-JonesThe Future of Talking: A Discussion with Shane O'MaraTalking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones.Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucha...2023-08-2641 min
New Books in Biology and EvolutionThe Future of Talking: A Discussion with Shane O'MaraTalking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones.Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucha...2023-08-2640 min
New Books in NeuroscienceThe Future of Talking: A Discussion with Shane O'MaraTalking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones.Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucha...2023-08-2641 min
New Books in CommunicationsThe Future of Talking: A Discussion with Shane O'MaraTalking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones.Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucha...2023-08-2641 min
New Books in ScienceThe Future of Talking: A Discussion with Shane O'MaraTalking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones.Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucha...2023-08-2641 min
Brain for BusinessSeries 2, Episode 24 - “Talking Heads: The new science of how conversation shapes our worlds", with Professor Shane O'Mara, Trinity College DublinLike many podcasts, Brain for Business is based around a conversation – a conversation between me as host and the various guests who join us. Each are experts in their fields and through the conversations that ensue we try to delve deep into their research as well as into their way of seeing and understanding the world around them, most particularly as it relates to the questions that they have chose to explore.It consequently made perfect sense for us to interview our guest today, Professor Shane O’Mara. Shane has not only played a key role in the Brain for Busi...2023-08-0933 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Biology & ChemistryTalking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds by Shane O'maraPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/641319to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds
Author: Shane O'mara
Narrator: Shane O'mara
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 38 minutes
Release date: August 3, 2023
Genres: Biology & Chemistry
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Language and talking is part of what makes us human. It forms the basis of all our lives. Every day we speak to ourselves and to each other, about ourselves and about others. Whether ruminating on a past event alone or gossiping with a group of friends, we move through life in a...2023-08-037h 38
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Biology & ChemistryTalking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds by Shane O'maraPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/641319 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds Author: Shane O'mara Narrator: Shane O'mara Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 38 minutes Release date: August 3, 2023 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Language and talking is part of what makes us human. It forms the basis of all our lives. Every day we speak to ourselves and to each other, about ourselves and about others. Whether ruminating on a past event alone or gossiping with a group of friends, we move through life in...2023-08-0305 min
The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Shocking Science and Benefits of Taking a Simple Walk: Research From Oxford-Trained Neuroscientist Dr. Shane O’MaraIn this episode, a renowned Oxford-trained neuroscientist teaches you the most incredibly simple, science-backed hack that will change every single part of your life in just 10 minutes. Professor Shane O’Mara, academic writer, author, and Experimental Brain Researcher at Trinity College in Dublin, walks us through the mind-blowing research behind, of all things, walking. You’ll be shocked to learn how the right kind of walking can lower depression and anxiety without medication. Professor O’Mara explains 3 different types of walking: one way will boost your creativity, another w...2023-07-3158 minThe Mel Robbins PodcastThe Shocking Science and Benefits of Taking a Simple Walk: Research From Oxford-Trained Neuroscientist Dr. Shane O’MaraIn this episode, a renowned Oxford-trained neuroscientist teaches you the most incredibly simple, science-backed hack that will change every single part of your life in just 10 minutes. Professor Shane O’Mara, academic writer, author, and Experimental Brain Researcher at Trinity College in Dublin, walks us through the mind-blowing research behind, of all things, walking. You’ll be shocked to learn how the right kind of walking can lower depression and anxiety without medication. Professor O’Mara explains 3 different types of walking: one way will boost your creativity, another w...2023-07-3158 min
Life's Third ActThe Benefits of Walking: A Conversation With Shane O’Mara – Part 2 – EP. 80 – Life’s Third Act
Special guest Shane O’Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research, and Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell are back this week for part 2 of their discussion on the science of walking. Continuing their exploration of Shane’s book, “In Praise of Walking,” they delve even deeper into the remarkable benefits walking offers.
In this episode, discover the continued positive impact of walking on our muscles, posture, and overall physical health. Shane uncovers further insights on how walking protects and repairs organs while potentially slowing down the aging process of our brains. Moreover, they explore the profound effects walking has on our cogn...2023-07-1324 min
Raw to RealEP 37: Real relationship challenges (a soulful viewpoint) - with Mara Rose and Shane LyonsIn this episode of Raw to Real, Patrick Danquah is joined by guests Mara and Shane. They discuss the raw and real truth of various relationships we experience and the reflection and work needed to foster healthier relationships. Tune in to also hear Patrick, Mara and Shane speak about how they turned inward and tapped into their true alignment to find the right partner for them. IN THIS EPISODE: [10:50] Shane and Mara’s story [18:45] When partners are on different spiritual journeys [29:36] Mara and Shane’s view on relati...2023-07-121h 02
FlowHow Conversation Shapes Our Brains and Our WorldsShane O`Mara, professor of neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, joins me to discuss how conversations shape our worlds. We draw on his latest book, Talking Heads, coming out this August (!) in which he demonstrates how our conversations, our stories, enter our brains, create memory, and unite us to propel us forward, both as individuals and as nations. Why does this grab me so much? Well, what could be more important than how we build our future together?
I would also like to signal his previous book, In Praise of Walking, that shows the many ways walking stimulates the brain...2023-07-0753 minLife's Third ActExploring Aging, Depression, and Cognitive Connections – EP. 79 – Life’s Third Act
Join Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and special guest Shane O’Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin, on this episode of Life’s Third Act. They delve into Mr. O’Mara’s groundbreaking research and his book, “In Praise of Walking,” which explores the science behind walking and its numerous benefits.
Discover how walking positively impacts our muscles, posture, and overall physical health. Mr. O’Mara reveals how walking plays a vital role in protecting and repairing organs while potentially slowing down the aging process of our brains. But the benefits don’t stop there. Walking stimulat...2023-07-0626 min
Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)C&SI - Exploring diocesan vocation with Sr Mara Rose OP - 14 May 2023 (S03E25)On this weeks podcast John and Shane are joined by Sr Mara Rose OP who is the Vocations Director for the diocese of Limerick to speak about the work of promoting vocations and also the year for vocations for the diocesan priesthood which was launched two weeks ago. With the theme "Taking the risk for Christ" Sr Mara Rose OP tells us about the Year of Vocations and how the year hopes to start conversations within families, with priests and in parish communities on the beauty of the vocation of priesthood. Feedback from newly ordained priests indicates a...2023-05-141h 21A New Way of BeingWalk Yourself to Wellbeing: Professor Shane O'Mara'Marvel at the incredible benefits walking confers on our bodies and minds'Professor Shane O Mara is a leading neuroscientist and author of the fantastic book – In Praise of WalkingGetting out walking is so important, especially at this time of year, and particularly for those of us still working at home after the covid pandemic changed working habits so profoundly. It helps with creativity, mood, wellbeing, digestion - and its effects on heart health is remarkable. Increasing the amount we walk has even been shown to have a profound impact on our personality– making peop...2022-12-3010 min
Original Strength BodcastBodCast Episode 139: In Praise of Walking with Shane O'MaraIn this episode, Tim talks with author and neuroscientist, Professor Shane O'Mara about his wonderful book, In Praise of Walking. Walking is the miracle movement you were made to do and its benefits go well beyond what you might imagine.
Shane is also an expert in Zombies. To hear his Zombie Ted Talk, click here: https://youtu.be/pkv7wz7hCAI
To read In Praise of Walking, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Walking-New-Scientific-Exploration/dp/0393867498/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657225832&sr=8-12022-07-0828 min
CamBro Conversations127) Shane O'Mara - How Walking Improves our Body and BrainToday’s conversation is with Shane O’Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin and author of “In Praise of Walking”.
His best-selling book 'In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration' was chosen by the editors at Amazon as one of the best science books of 2020.
Expect to learn about how humans are unique in how we walk and the ancestral history of walking.
Shane explains how society and our lives have changed with the reduction in movement and move away from walking.
Shane’s research has demonstrate...2022-05-221h 04
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeWhy Walking Is The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had with Professor Shane O’Mara (Re-Release) #271This conversation was first released in November 2019. When was the last time you gave any real thought to walking? It’s so easy to put one foot in front of the other. Yet this unique, underrated activity sets us apart from other species, and brings incredible advantages – yes, superpowers – if we do it enough. My guest on this week’s podcast is the neuroscientist Shane O’Mara, a professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin. After reading his remarkable new book, In Praise of Walking: The New Science of How We Walk...2022-05-151h 28
The Radio Vagabond229 KENYA (3:4): Hot Air Ballooning Over the Masai MaraWelcome to part 3 of my mini-series about Kenya and The Masai Mara. Click here to go to part 1 and part 2. I decided to splurge and go on an early morning hot air balloon safari – very early the morning after New Year’s Eve. I wanted to see the beautiful sunrise on the horizon of the savanna with exotic animals below me. So, after our game drive, I spoke to Francis who would arrange pickup for me just four hours after we entered 2022. Francis mentiones that the balloon will launch at 06 in the morning and take one...2022-05-0230 min
Radiovagabond277 KENYA (3:4): Varmluftballon over Masai MaraVelkommen til del 3 I min miniserie om Kenya og Masai Mara. Klik her for at gå til del 1 og del 2. Jeg besluttede at flotte mig og tage på en varmluftballon-safari meget tidligt næste morgen – dagen efter nytårsaften. Jeg ville komme til at se den smukke solopgang i horisonten på savannen med eksotiske dyr under mig. Så efter vores game drive nytårsaften talte jeg med Francis, som henter mig bare fire timer efter, at vi går ind i 2022. Han fortæller mig, at ballonen vil lette kl. 06 om morgenen og tage omkring en time. Ve...2022-05-0228 min
Walk Your Way WellShane O'Mara - In Praise of WalkingShane O'Mara is a neuroscientist and author who is currently Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin. When it comes to the ins and outs of our favourite activity there is simply no smarter man. In this podcast we get to know more about Shane and his incredible book "In Praise of Walking". We talk in-depth about the value of walking, its influence on our history and its capacity to ensure our future personal and social survival and success. A hymn to walking, the mechanical magic at the core of our humanity.2022-04-1942 min
On the Dogwatch26. The Brain Benefits of Walking, with Neuroscientist and Author Shane O'MaraToday we explore the ways in which learning, memory, and creativity are affected by our level of activity, specifically while walking. Shane O’Mara, author of In Praise of Walking, helps us understand the overall health benefits of movement, the ways in which walking specifically helps nourish the brain and how it relates to creativity, and the intricate interplay among memory, navigation, and imagination in the brain’s hippocampal formation. Shane helps us consider how the teacher’s advice to stop staring out the window and to pay attention may be outdated, and closes with a...2022-03-1357 min