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AYP Spike

Education EN ↓ 89 episodes

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

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

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...

The 12 brain facts of Christmas 19.12.2024

Happy Holidays, Neuro Ninjas! Join Adam and Andrew for a festive special where they discuss 12 ways to manage your mind over the Christmas holidays! Adam also tries and fails to make dad sing. Tough being the son of a Scrooge. -------- 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 yo...

Why should we celebrate all different kinds of minds? (S2 EP10) 13.12.2024

In which Adam and Andrew explore: What is neural diversity? What are the different types of neural diversity? Why are there so many people who are neurally diverse now? How can we help people with neural diversity? -------- 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 mor...

Why can’t I concentrate? (S2 EP9) 09.12.2024

In which Adam and Andrew explore: Why do we struggle to concentrate sometimes? How can we manage our concentration? How can we reduce how distracted we are? -------- 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...

Why do I experience sensory overload? (S2 EP8) 06.12.2024

In which Adam and Andrew explore: What is sensory overload? Why does it impact different people in different ways? How can we help someone with sensory overload? -------- 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,...

Why is my brain so pessimistic all the time? (S2 EP7) 02.12.2024

In which Adam and Andrew explore Why are brains negative a lot of the time? Why is worrying so pessimistic? What can I do about my pessimistic thinking? How can we balance our thinking? -------- 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. Ou...

Why do I feel like I have to win all the time? (S2 EP6) 29.11.2024

In which we explore: Why is competition all of the time not a great experience in our brains? Why does winning mean so much to some people? What are the benefits of playing games apart from winning? How can I enjoy games more without my competitive nature putting me in a grump if I lose? -------- AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite...

Why am I angry all the time? (S2 EP5) 25.11.2024

In which Adam and Andrew explore:  Why is anger my go to emotion? What is the relationship between anger and sadness? Why is anger so satisfying? How can I manage my anger? How can I manage my emotions? -------- 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, engag...

Why does my brain get stuck in obsessive and compulsive loops? (S2 EP4) 22.11.2024

In this episode, Adam and Andrew explore: What are obsessive and compulsive loops? Why do we have them? Why do we get stuck in them? What can we do to get out of them? -------- 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 incre...

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