Super Brain

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? W...

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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 th...

 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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, bonus links and bonus material...

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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Animation - Is high blood pr...

Dr Brennan reads an extract from her book about fueling your brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan talks to Úna-Minh Kavanagh an inspiring young woman who ditched the day job to go it alone when she found herself constantly depressed by constraints of a conventional day job. Úna-Minh Kavanagh is a Gaeilgeoir and hails from Co. Kerry. She’s a journalist, author and multimedia content creator and published her book, ‘Anseo’ about growing up in Kerry, the Irish language, identity...

Dr Sabina Brennan reads a short extract from the Chapter on Stress in her book Beating Brain Fog Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan talks to author Megan Nolan athought-provoking debut novel Acts of Desperation Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan reads an extract from her new book Beating Brain Fog: your 30-day plan to think faster, sharper, better about the relationship between light and sleep Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to straight-talking Meg Mathews about taking on the menopause with attitude and style. Meg speaks openly about the mental aspects of menopause that she experienced including brain fog and anxiety. She also talks about her vaginal rejuvination and the importance of masturbation 'to keep the wheels turning' during menopause and peri-menopuse. This episode is a must listen for...

Dr Sabina Brennan reads an extract from her new book Beating Brain Fog: your 30-day plan to think faster, sharper, better and talks to Anna and Joanna who have both lived with debilitating brain fog for quite some time. Both women responded to a call in 2020 to volunteer to trial Sabina's 30 day plan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to Emilie Pinetwitt Support Lines Free Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults who experienced childhood abuse or neglect (CaPA) https://www.rapecrisishelp.ie/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan reads an exclusive extract from her new book Beating Brain Fog: Your 30-Day Plan to Think Faster, Sharper, Better. Links to buy Beating Brain Fog, Facebook Group and social media profiles https://linktr.ee/SabinaBrennan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Sabina Brennan speaks to the truly inspirational poet Lemn Sissay who’s moving memoir ‘I know my name is why’ chronicles his time in care from when he was taken from his young Ethopian mother and placed with white foster parents in Wigan who returned him to the care system after 12 years like faulty goods returned to a manufacturer. When you talk to Lemn you can't but see that child in his eyes...

A sneak peek at Season 3 which kicks off on Monday March 1st Dr Sabina Brennan's new book Beating Brain Fog, your 30-Day Plan to think faster, sharper, better is available to order online on Amazon , Easons WH Smith Waterstones Beating Brain Fog Private Facebook Group Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a minute motivation from Sabina Brennan to transform your everyday brain into a Super Brain Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.