Super Brain host Sabina Brennan continues her conversation with her Fair City daughter Ruth Gilligan.They talk about storytelling and empathy, motherhood and mad cows, identity and Irishness, tradition and modernity, babies and borders but time and again come back back to storytelling and empathy. Ruth is an ambassador for the global charity <a href="https://www.ruthgilligan.com/narrative-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Narrative 4</a>, which uses storytelling to foster empathy between diverse young people around the world. WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.ruthgilligan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ruthgilligan.com</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RuthGilligan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ruthgilligan</a>Link to book: <a href="https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-butchers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-butchers/</a>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain">http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Super Brain host Sabina Brennan continues her conversation with her Fair City daughter Ruth Gilligan.They talk about storytelling and empathy, motherhood and mad cows, identity and Irishness, tradition and modernity, babies and borders but time and again come back back to storytelling and empathy. Ruth is an ambassador for the global charity Narrative 4, which uses storytelling to foster empathy between diverse young people around the world. WEBSITE: www.ruthgilligan.com Twitter: @ruthgilligan Link to book: https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-butchers/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Brain host Sabina Brennan continues her conversation with her Fair City daughter Ruth Gilligan.They talk about storytelling and empathy, motherhood and mad cows, identity and Irishness, tradition and modernity, babies and borders but time and again come back back to storytelling and empathy. Ruth is an ambassador for the global charity <a href="https://www.ruthgilligan.com/narrative-4" rel="noopener noreferrer">Narrative 4</a>, which uses storytelling to foster empathy between diverse young people around the world. WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ruthgilligan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.ruthgilligan.com</a>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RuthGilligan" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ruthgilligan</a>Link to book:&nbsp;<a href="https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-butchers/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/the-butchers/</a>Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

S1:E9 The Stories we Tell with Ruth Gilligan (Part Two)

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 help you think, feel and live better.Because understanding your brain is the first step to unlocking its power. New format, same mission — grounded in science, powered by compassion, designed to help you thrive. Seasons 1 to 5 - Dr Sabina Brennan talks to an eclectic mix of inspiring guests about thriving and surviving in life and shares practical tips to transform your everyday brain into a healthy, happy, Super Brain. Unleash Your Super Power Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain">http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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 help you think, feel and live better. Because understanding your brain is the first step to unlocking its power. New format, same mission — grounded in science, powered by compassion, designed to help you thrive. Seasons 1 to 5 - Dr Sabina Brennan talks to an eclectic mix of inspiring guests about thriving and surviving in life and shares practical tips to transform your everyday brain into a healthy, happy, Super Brain. Unleash Your Super Power Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 help you think, feel and live better.Because understanding your brain is the first step to unlocking its power. New format, same mission — grounded in science, powered by compassion, designed to help you thrive. Seasons 1 to 5 - Dr Sabina Brennan talks to an eclectic mix of inspiring guests about thriving and surviving in life and shares practical tips to transform your everyday brain into a healthy, happy, Super Brain. Unleash Your Super Power Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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