Welcome to The Personal Brain Trainer Podcast! In this warm and engaging episode, Erica and Darius explore the intriguing world of metacognition and executive functioning (EF). Discover how these interconnected cognitive processes shape the way we think, learn, and problem-solve. Perfect for students, teachers, or anyone with a curiosity about the human mind, this episode offers research-backed insights and practical strategies for developing metacognition and enhancing executive functioning. Join us as we dive into self-reflection, active learning, and goal-setting techniques designed to unlock your full potential in both daily life and academic pursuits. Links - What Influences Learning? A Content Analysis of Review Literature: https://tinyurl.com/46p5s7x5 - Jordan Peterson: Selective consciousness: https://tinyurl.com/3m5dbwh5 - Christopher Alexander- Morphogenic Design: https://tinyurl.com/3kmkrr86 - Mnemonics: https://tinyurl.com/ys8ysjjd  - Metacognition: https://tinyurl.com/4dbtc8cw - Working Memory: https://tinyurl.com/working-memory - Inhibitory Control: https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control - Visualization: https://tinyurl.com/use-visualization - Inner Voice: https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices - Cognitive Flexibility: https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility - BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/ - Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/ - Executive Functions and Study Skills Course: https://tinyurl.com/n86mf2bx - Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/ - Dyslexia at Work:: www.dyslexiawork.com