Super Brain
Sabina Brennan
Super Brain explores what really happens inside your head when you do the things you do - and how to use that knowledge to get the best out of your brain and yourself.From Season Six, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sabina Brennan dives into one everyday human experience per episode - from procrastination to crying, curiosity to trust - to reveal the science behind it and the practical tools that help you navigate life with greater clarity and intention.Curious, warm and wonderfully human, this is neuroscience you can use: one behaviour, one big insight, three tools for your Super Brain kit to help you think, feel and live better.Because understanding your brain is the first step to unlocking its power.New format, same mission — grounded in science, powered by compassion, designed to help you thrive.Seasons 1 to 5 - 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 PowerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 20, 2022 • 0sec
Super Brain is back
Super 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.
Nov 25, 2021 • 13min
Booster 48 - Stranger Danger
In 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.
Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 14min
S4:E12 Strength with Mark O'Halloran
Dr 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.
Nov 18, 2021 • 8min
Booster 47 - Tasty train stations - Synaesthesia
Dr 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.
Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 6min
S4:E11 It's only a penis with artist and sex worker Kate McGrew
Dr 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.
Nov 11, 2021 • 13min
Booster 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.
Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 12min
S4:E10 That Knocking Sound with Barnaby Walter
BP Walter's Sunday Times best seller, The Dinner Guest is one of the best books I've read in quite some time. As soon as I finished it I felt compelled to contact the author to see if he would be a guest on Super Brain because I wanted to get inside the head of such a fabulous author. I must admit I was utterly blown away to discover that BP aka Barnaby is only 29 years old! This episode is all about thriving in life, having dreams and working hard to make them come true. His new book, another excellent read, The Woman on The Pier, comes out 11th November 2021. Check out www.sabinabrennan.ie for links to his four books, full transcripts of the episode and other bits and bobs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2021 • 12min
Booster 45 Golden Guide to Great Sex
Dr Sabina Brennan hands the mic for this booster to sex therapist and self-confessed sez geek Emily Power Smith who shares her top 4 tips for great sexEmily is a professional member of the World Association of sexual health. Emily is absolutely passionate about providing current and factual information about sexuality, so that people are equipped to make good choices about their own sexual health, their well being and their safetySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 22min
S4:E9 Sexual pleasure with sexologist Emily Power Smith
I've had a clitoris all of my life and never knew that what we refer to as the clitoris is actually only the sensitive tip of an extensive internal organ that is capable of erection. The clitoris was removed from anatomy manuals in the beginning of the 20th century because its only purpose is pleasure. This video by Betty Dodson sketches out the full extent of the clitoris that is absent from text and medical books.I've learned so much from my guest this week, sexologist and sex therapist Emily Power Smyth who is on a mission to make sure that the sex we have is safe, consenting and above all pleasurable.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 17min
Booster 44 - Savant Syndrome
Dr Sabina Brennan explores savant syndrome and the circumstances in which humans can demonstrate extraordinary capabilities, usually in art, music and mathematics. As promised within the episode this the Scientific article on Sudden Savant syndromeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
