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Super Brain

Sabina Brennansuperbrain.ie


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 Power


Host: Sabina Brennan

Edited by Emily Burke (Seasons 1 - 4

Original Music by Gavin Brennan

Recorded at the Super Brain Studio

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

Just a Minute Motivation - Random Acts of Kindness

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

Feb 15, 20211 min

Sixty-Second Science - Chocolate

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

Feb 11, 20211 min

Monday Motivation - Fly a Kite

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

Feb 08, 20211 min

Sixty Second Science - Group Exercise

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

Feb 04, 20211 min

Just a Minute Motivation - Liberate Yourself

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

Feb 01, 20211 min

Sixty Second Science - Speak Out or Keep Schtum

In 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 silent Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20212 min

Just A Minute Motivation - Anxiety

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

Jan 25, 20211 min

Sixty Second Science - Fake News

Sixty Second Science In this episode Sabina Brennan looks to psychology research to see who falls for fake news Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 20212 min

Just a Minute Motivation - The Stars

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

Jan 18, 202146 sec

Sixty Second Science - Conspiracy Theories

Sixty Second Science Why some people are more vulnerable to conspiracy theories than others Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20212 min

Just a Minute Motivation - Puddles

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

Jan 11, 202139 sec

Sixty Second Science - Rumination

Sixty Second Science What is the best way to get rid of thoughts that keep going around your head Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 20212 min

Just a Minute Motivation - Learn to Live

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

Jan 04, 202146 sec

Sixty Second Science - Resolutions

Sixty Second Science What science says about how to make resolutions stick Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 20201 min

Just a Minute Motivation - Inner Peace

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

Dec 28, 20202 min

Sixty-Second Science - Christmas Spirit

Sixty Second Science What happens in your brain when you feel the Christmas spirit Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 20202 min

Just a Minute Motivation - The Bright Side

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

Dec 21, 20201 min

Sixty Second Science - Body Image

Sixty Second Science Can 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 17, 20201 min

Just a Minute Motivation - Doors

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

Dec 14, 20202 min

Sixty-Second Science: Happy Endings

Sixty-Second Science Is 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 10, 20202 min

Just a minute motivation - Challenge

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

Dec 07, 20201 min

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....

Dec 03, 20201 min

Just a minute motivation - Awareness

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

Nov 30, 202059 sec

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 26, 202010 min

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 Freyne Irish Times write, essayist, stroyist and author of Ok Let's do your stupid idea. you can follow Patrick on twitter Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Nov 23, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 12

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 19, 202017 min

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 Colm...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Booster 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.

Nov 12, 202019 min

S2:E10 Technology and the Brain - Choosing your Future

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 c...

Nov 09, 202051 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Booster 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 games Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 202015 min
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