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AYP Spike

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AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible pote...

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Push! Media

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Your Brain Runs You 12.01.2026

Breaking news, you aren't controlling a big robot. In fact, your mind (you) are a product of your body and brain. Join Adam and Andy as they break down the complicated process of emergence, and how this understanding can change your life. --- Chapters: 00:00 - Clip 00:54 - Intro & Waffle (ft. some football gloating...) 04:23 - What is emergence? 07:40 - Consciousness as a scientific issue 09:4...

New Year, new you? 05.01.2026

Always struggle to stick to your New Years resolution? Fear not! Join Adam and Andy as they discuss their goals, and the neuroscience approved ways to actually achieve them. --- This podcast will change your life, if you let it. Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast. At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's...

BONUS: Who Even Are We?! 29.12.2025

Happy Holidays! In this special bonus episode Adam and Andy interview... each other! We know you've wanted to find out more about who these random blokes nattering on about neuroscience are – and we've delivered! If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our y...

Christmas Special 2025 15.12.2025

In this year’s Christmas special, Adam and Andy break down the neuroscience behind our holiday expectations – and explain why the big day can be surprisingly tricky for your brain. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information  on our website ! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com . 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.y...

Exercise, for your brain's sake. 08.12.2025

In this episode of AYP's bite-sized brain science podcast, Adam and Andy break down how amazing exercise is for your brain – not just your body. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on Ti...

Read baby read! 24.11.2025

In this episode Adam and Andy discuss how building a simple reading routine is one of the most profound ways to strengthen your neocortex. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok:...

"Worry Buckets!" 17.11.2025

This week Adam and Andy delve further into our brain’s worry system, and how we can categorise and deal with different types of worries. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information  on our website ! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com . 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike   📲 Follow us on...

Everything is a skill 10.11.2025

This week Adam and Andy break down how and why everything we do – from kindness to attention – is actually a skill. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spi...

The neuroscience of fear 03.11.2025

In our (slightly belated) Halloween special – join Adam and Andy as they breakdown the neuroscience of fear, and how not to let it control you. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on Tik...

Why 'neuroplasticity' will change your life 27.10.2025

Adam and Andy discuss the profound idea of 'neuroplasticity' and how we can harness it. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike   📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast   📲...

What is 'mood congruence'? 20.10.2025

This week, Adam and Andy break down why our brain reminds us of our previous experiences and emotions – in a process called 'mood congruence'. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on Inst...

The 12 Rocks of Well-Being 13.10.2025

This week, Adam and Andy discuss the 12 neuroscience approved daily behaviours to get the most out of your body, brain and mind. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information  on our website ! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com . 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike   📲Follow us on Instagram...

What are emotions? 06.10.2025

What are emotions? Join Adam and Andy as they discuss what emotions are, how they manifest and what we can do about them? If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com. 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲Follow us on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Why do I worry? 29.09.2025

Why do I worry? Andy and Adam tackle the complex neuroscience of worries and anxiety. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information  on our website ! 📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com . 👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike   📲Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podca...

Why is change so stressful? 22.09.2025

Why is change so stressful? Join Adam and Andy as they discuss the reasons why change is so difficult for our brains. If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information  on our website , send any questions our way at adamwright@aypuk.com. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain sci...

Manage Relationships: Respond not react (S3 EP10) 08.04.2025

Adam and Andrew discuss the final important aspects of Managing Relationships, learning to respond not react. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own b...

Manage Relationships: Empathy (S3 EP9) 01.04.2025

Andrew and Adam discuss what empathy is, the different sorts and why we should build relationships with it. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but...

Manage Relationships: Build Values (S3 EP8) 25.03.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss why relationships are important, how to make them healthy, and why values are so important. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit...

The brain science of learning (S3 EP7) 18.03.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss learning, motivations and the importance of habits. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells...

Practice makes progress (S3 EP6) 11.03.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss why practice, little and often learning and looking at what learning is in the brain. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we wi...

Leap into learning (S3 EP5) 04.03.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss the 10 leaps of learning, the neuroscience behind them and how they improve memory and recall. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of...

How to pursue growth (S3 EP4) 25.02.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss what growth is, the neuroscience behind it and why it's so important for our brains. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we wil...

Mind the mind (S3 EP3) 18.02.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss the neuroscience behind worrying, emotions and how we can build our calm. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own...

Get the most out of your amazing mind (S3 EP2) 11.02.2025

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss how to get the most out of our minds every day. (Spoiler alert: Do your rocks!) -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will eve...

The brain science fundamentals (S3 EP1) 04.02.2025

Welcome back to Season 3 of AYP Spike! In this first episode, Adam and Andrew discuss the fundamental ideas of emergence, metacognition and insight. -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are...

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