Dr Sabina Brennan and Dr Mary McGill continue their conversation about social media with a particular focus on distortion, dehumananisation, selfie-taking, self-esteem, censorship and cancel culture. Mary also makes a case for stoicism. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4:E4 Selfie-taking and Self-Esteem


 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
Host: Sabina Brennan Edited by Emily Burke (Seasons 1 - 4 Original Music by Gavin Brennan Recorded at the Super Brain Studio Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Science

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Dr Sabina Brennan has a fascinating conversation with Prof John Cryan stress neurobiologist and co-author of the Psychobiotic Revolution about the gut and the brain and how bacteria and the food we eat contribute to and are influenced by stress, anxiety, depression and more.
The Psychobiotic Revolution
You can follow Prof Cryan on Twitter @JFCryan You can read more about his research and access his publications  https://www.ucc.ie/en/apc/people/johncryan/

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S5:E7 Mood, Food and the Gut Brain Connection with Prof John Cryan

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to journalist Marianne Power about the year she spent following the advice of one self-help book per month.  -The book is like reading a Bridget Jones script only better, you'll laugh and cry and thanks to Marianne's no hold's barred honesty you will recognise yourself on every page. I loved chatting to Marianne and I know you will love listening to our chat. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5:E6 Help Me with Marianne Power

Dr Sabina Brennan chats to 20 year old Dr Mya-Rose Craig about her memoir Birdgirl. Already a woman if substance this young woman who has achieved so much in such a short period of time describes herself as a British-Bangladeshi birder, environmentalist, diversity activist, writer, speaker and broadcaster.
Mya-Rose's memoir Birdgirl is available in print, e-book and audiobook online  and in stores. You can read about Mya-Rose's work and achievements on www.birdgirluk.com
You can follow her on instagram as @birdgirluk and on twitter as @birdgirluk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5:E5 Bird girl with Mya-Rose Craig

Dr Sabina Brennan takes a look into secret research. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5:E4 Secrets

Dr Sabina Brennan explores the psychology and neuroscience of control, impulsivity, self-control, taking control and relinquishing control. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4:E4 Selfie-taking and Self-Esteem

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