Sabina Brennan

Super Brain

Health EN ↓ 150 episodes

Super Brain explores what really happens inside your head when you do the things you do - and how to use that knowledge to get the best out of your brain and yourself. From Season Six, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sabina Brennan dives into one everyday human experience per episode - from procrastination to crying, curiosity to trust - to reveal the science behind it and the practical tools that help you navigate life with greater clarity and intention. Curious, warm and wonderfully human, this is neuroscience you can use: one behaviour, one big insight, three tools for your Super Brain kit to...

Author

Sabina Brennan

Category

Health

Podcast website

superbrain.ie

Latest episode

Feb 5, 2026

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Episodes

Monday Motivation - Fly a Kite 08.02.2021

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.

Sixty Second Science - Group Exercise 04.02.2021

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 - Liberate Yourself 01.02.2021

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.

Sixty Second Science - Speak Out or Keep Schtum 28.01.2021

In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan looks to neuroscience to understand why some people risk social rejection by speaking out while others hold their council and silent Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just A Minute Motivation - Anxiety 25.01.2021

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.

Sixty Second Science - Fake News 21.01.2021

Sixty Second Science In this episode Sabina Brennan looks to psychology research to see who falls for fake news Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a Minute Motivation - The Stars 18.01.2021

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.

Sixty Second Science - Conspiracy Theories 14.01.2021

Sixty Second Science Why some people are more vulnerable to conspiracy theories than others Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a Minute Motivation - Puddles 11.01.2021

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.

Sixty Second Science - Rumination 07.01.2021

Sixty Second Science What is the best way to get rid of thoughts that keep going around your head Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a Minute Motivation - Learn to Live 04.01.2021

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.

Sixty Second Science - Resolutions 31.12.2020

Sixty Second Science What science says about how to make resolutions stick Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a Minute Motivation - Inner Peace 28.12.2020

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.

Sixty-Second Science - Christmas Spirit 24.12.2020

Sixty Second Science What happens in your brain when you feel the Christmas spirit Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a Minute Motivation - The Bright Side 21.12.2020

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.

Sixty Second Science - Body Image 17.12.2020

Sixty Second Science Can music really influence how you feel about your appearance? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a Minute Motivation - Doors 14.12.2020

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.

Sixty-Second Science: Happy Endings 10.12.2020

Sixty-Second Science Is our love for happy endings always a good thing? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a minute motivation - Challenge 07.12.2020

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.

Sixty-Second Science - Make-up may make you feel human but science begs to differ. 03.12.2020

Dr Sabina Brennan shares snippets from science in sixty seconds or less. Does wearing make up make you feel more human? In this episode Sabina Brennan shares findings from a study that compared people's reactions to heavily made up women and bare-faced women. The results may surprise you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Just a minute motivation - Awareness 30.11.2020

Just a minute motivation 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.

Booster 24: Is being kind good for your brain? 26.11.2020

Dr Sabina Brennan explores the psychology and neuroscience of kindness and asks whether being kind is good for our brains. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2:E12 Laughing out loud with Patrick Freyne 23.11.2020

In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan and Patrick Freyne delve into the deepest and darkest recesses of the human condition, despite talking about some dark moments in they find the humour too and as a consequence the episode is filled with loud laughter (Sabina) and deep chuckle (Patrick). Patrick Freyne Irish Times write, essayist, stroyist and author of Ok Let's do your stupid idea. you can follow...

Booster 23 Sharing Food with Colm O'Gorman 19.11.2020

In this special Booster Episode Dr Sabina Brennan talks to foodie Colm O'Gorman about his love of cooking and the importance of sharing mealtimes with others. Visit Colm O'Gorman's Food Blog t and follow him on twitter and instagram for fabulous recipies and food photos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2:E11 Wonderfully, Beautifully, Shameless: Surviving Child Abuse with Colm O'Gorman 16.11.2020

Dr Sabina Brennan talks to Colm O'Gorman about how campaigning intensively and consecutively for Marriage Equality, Reproductive Rights and Standing4Truth for survivors of clerical abuse left him burnt out and voiceless. Thankfully he has found his voice again and in this episode speaks eloquently, openly and honestly about being repeatedly raped by a priest, the shame that he felt and his journey...

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