Super Brain

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 visit https://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 who we are, with a dose of quantum physics. Camden Town Tales,  Three books about the adventures of a group of friends who live in Camden Town, London. - The Boy from France (2013) - Stuck On Me (2012) - The Celeb Next Door (2011) Lifted (2010) is the story of a compulsive shoplifter who finds fame through her blog. Don’t Ask (2009) the tale of a girl who invents a new internet identity in order to obtain information about her boyfriend. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

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 spread of COVID-19. Please visit her website www.joannemcnally.com, sign up for her newsletter and follow her on social media. When the world returns to normal make sure you buy a ticket to her show, you will not be disappointed she is a super intelligent, comedian who uses her quick wit and pithy humour to try to understand herself and the human condition. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannemcnallycomedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jomcnally While you are there follow Sabina & Super Brain too Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sabina_Brennan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinabrennan/ and https://www.instagram.com/superbrainpodcast/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 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-19 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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, sign up for her newsletter and follow her on social media. When the world returns to normal make sure you buy a ticket to her show, you will not be disappointed she is a super intelligent, comedian who uses her quick wit and pithy humour to try to understand herself and the human condition. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannemcnallycomedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jomcnally While you are there follow Sabina & Super Brain too Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sabina_Brennan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinabrennan/ and https://www.instagram.com/superbrainpodcast/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super 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 - IGTV Instagram https://www.instagram.com/superbrainpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/stories/sabinabrennan/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sabina_Brennan Website http://superbrain.ie/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Super Brain host Sabina Brennan gives the basics on how memory works Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 2020 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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