Interocept Labs

Firing & Wiring

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Dive into the science of your mind with cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Bethany Ranes, and clinical psychologist, Dr. Norah Kennedy. Joined by host, Jena Mahne, Firing & Wiring helps break down useful information about common mental quirks and challenges, while also providing tips and tricks to help you tune into your very best thinking.

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Episode 4: Help! I Have Imposter Syndrome! 16.06.2026 38:30

Have a question for the experts? Click here to submit it and we may feature it on a future episode! Think imposter syndrome doesn't apply to you? Think again. In this episode of Firing and Wiring, host Jena Mahne talks with Dr. Bethany Ranes and Dr. Norah Kennedy to unpack one of the most misunderstood psychological phenomena in the workplace (and why the people who feel it most acutely are o...

Episode 3: Help! I Need to Think Outside the Box! 02.06.2026 32:50

Have a question for the experts? Click here to submit it and we may feature it on a future episode! Ever been told to "think outside the box" only to find yourself staring blankly at your screen, trying harder and getting nowhere? In Episode 3, Dr. Bethany Ranes and Dr. Norah Kennedy join host Jena Mahne to unpack the neuroscience of creativity and the aha moment, including why forcing c...

Episode 2: Help! How Much AI Is Too Much? 12.05.2026 35:30

Have a question for the experts? Click here to submit it and we may feature it on a future episode! AI isn't necessarily a problem, but how you're using it might be. In Episode 2, the hosts of F&W break down the cognitive science of offloading, why handing tasks off to AI might unintentionally erode mental skills you can't afford to lose, and how one simple shift in your prompti...

Episode 1: Help! I Avoid Tasks When I'm Under Pressure! 28.04.2026 31:29

Have a question for the experts? Click here to submit it and we may feature it on a future episode! Ever wonder why pressure at work can leave you paralyzed instead of productive? Could the mantra of "pressure makes diamonds" might actually be keeping you stuck? In Episode 1, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Bethany Ranes and clinical psychologist Dr. Norah Kennedy join host Jena to break do...