Super Brain

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sixty-Second Science Is our love for happy endings always a good thing? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just a minute motivation to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Colm 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 Colm on Twitter while you're there you can follow me on Instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 change our brains. Some of the brightest brains from science, technology and the arts share their thoughts. Have a listen to find out how you can have your say also. To read about and register for virtual events taking place throughout Science Week check out www.scienceweek.ie This is the feature in the Irish Times that Sabina Brennan mentions in this episode Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr 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/ Or Ireland UK Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sabina Brennan gets curious about curiosity Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr 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 book stores and on Amazon He is currently looking for volunteers to take part in The COVID-19 Brain Study Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.