A brief update from my hotel room in London plus some tips on how to protect your most precious organ - your brain Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sabina Brennan and Dr Mary McGill continue their conversation about social media with a particular focus on distortion, dehumananisation, selfie-taking, self-esteem, censorship and cancel culture. Mary also makes a case for stoicism. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Filters, control and the female form on social media Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sleep loss can lead to weight gain. Did you gain weight during the pandemic? Have you been struggling to lose it? Have you tried and failed at dieting? Perhaps poor sleep or insomnia are at the root of your weight gain and the reason you are struggling to shift the excess. In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan explains the neuroscience behind poor sleep, appetite, willpower, weight gain and obesity. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See...

Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan chats to Dr Mary McGill author of The Visibility Trap about gender-based online abuse, the need to ethical checks, surveillance, self-monitoring, visibility and exposure Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing on from the themes of identity and motherhood discussed in Monday's interview with Melissa Hogenboom, Dr Sabina Brennan looks for silver linings and explains how the identity challenges faced by women and mothers more particularly can actually bestow an advantage because they make us more resilient in times of change and transition such as those we have faced throughout the pandemic and our return to life after lockdown. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. ...

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to award-winning BBC science journalist Melissa Hogenboom about her new book The Motherhood Complex and the science behind mothering. Melissa and Sabina chat openly and honestly about how challenged they felt as mothers of two young children. There's a good dose of science and myth busting too - as Melissa says - becoming a mother may be an everyday occurrence but it is an extra-ordinary experience. If you are a mum, have a mum, or plan to be a mum then this episode...

Building on Monday's fascinating episode on psychosomatic illness with Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan, Dr Sabina Brennan shares her own experiences and more of Suzanne's insights about the physical manifestations of psychological factors. #psychosomaticillness #hypochondria #malingering #mentalhealth #neurology #neuroscience #psychology #psychologicalillness #psychological #brain #brainhealth Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to neurologist Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan in this fascinating episode about psychosomatic illness, psychogenic disorders and mass hysteria. My favourite books, films and TV shows are mysteries, detective stories and psychological thrillers. As a psychologist I’ve learned not to let the psychological inaccuracies spoil my fiction fun. But I had to do no such thing with Suzanne O’Sullivan’s new book The Sleeping Beauties. Although Suzanne writes non-fiction her books are...

Season 4 of Super Brain kicks off Monday September 6th, Dr Sabina Brennan chats to an impressive group of inspiring and fascinating guests this season This trailer gives you a little taster of whats in store with short clips from: S4E1 - The Brain Doctor with Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan S4E2 - Happy Mum = Happy Baby with Melissa Hogenboom S4E3 - Self-representation on Social Media Dr Mary McGill Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...

National Rescue Dog Day which aims to encourage people to adopt dogs from shelters and rescues, as well as educating children about animals and their benefits. As mother to 4 rescue dogs Dr Sabina Brennan shares her personal positive experience and presents some of the science that backs up what we already instinctively feel about the benefits of being around dogs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sabina Brennan talks to comedian, actor and broadcaster PJ Gallagher about loving motorbiking racing and his weekly courtship with death, hating standup and embracing honesty. For bonus materials, transcripts and more check out the Super Brain podcast blog. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is Mental Health Week and the theme for 2021 is nature, Dr Sabina Brennan explores the neuroscience underlying the mental health benefits of nature T Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to Anna Geary about her career choices, her goals, her hopes for the future and body image, particularly the importance of looking after your body for functionality rather than for aesthetics, Watch out for Anna's upcoming RTE documentary which explores the reasons teenage girls drop out of sport. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ireland has the highest online gambling losses per capita globally and the third highest overall gambling losses per capita (€2.1 billion p.a.). It’s estimated that 45,000 people in Ireland are living with “severe pathological gambling addiction” with a further 110,000 dealing with problem gambling. In this Super Brain Booster Dr Sabina Brennan explores What happens in our brains when we gamble? Why do we find gambling rewarding? How can problem gamblers kick the habit? Support this show...

my chat with veteran broadcaster Mark Cagney, who shares his recent experience of stroke. His thoughts about the future and his reflections on his past. Mark in this episode speaks openly and candidly about his cocaine use. And the straight talking that made him quit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this booster episode Dr Sabina Brennan explains that it is very natural to feel anxious about returning to work post-lockdown and offers some really practical tips on how to cope with those feelings and make the transition back into a social working environment Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sabina Brennan takes a deep dive into the life and brain of one of Ireland's most respected broadcasters, Mark Cagney. In this the first of a two-parter, we talk about his life growing up in Cork, running away from home, family rifts, the tragic loss of his young wife and making difficult decisions. In part two, Mark walks me through his own recent brush with death, his ongoing recovery, his thoughts about the future and his reflections on his past, with Mark speaking candidly about his...

 In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan talks about some the long-lasting impact that concussion can have on memory, ability to concentrate and personality as well depression,,anxiety, mood swings and apathy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Blue Spaces Make you Feel Better with Dr Catherine Kelly  Dr Sabina Brennan talks to Dr Catherine Kelly author of Blue Spaces How and Why Water Makes You Feel Better about the science behind the health benefits of spending time in and near water and how swimming in the sea helped Catherine cope with bereavement and loss. For show notes, podcast transcripts, links and other bits and bobs visit the Super Brain Podcast Blog Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See...

Dr Sabina Brennan offers practical advice to help support teens through a critical period of brain development that leaves them vulnerable to risky behaviour depression, anxiety, addiction and other serious psychiatric issues. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Tom Dunne talks Super Brain host Dr Sabina Brennan through his journey to and through life-saving heart surgery Tom literally almost died as his kidney’s failed - thankfully he survived and is not only in great form but is a fantastic story teller even when that story involves ICU, kidney failure Heart surgery, hallucinations and post traumatic stress. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Brennan reads an extract from her book about fueling your brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Sabina Brennan speaks with Tom Dunne about surviving the music industry and crossing the Rubicon to write new material Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Brennan reads an sxtract from her book about how execising your brain and your body will help you to beat brain fog Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.