Super Brain

Dr Sabina Brennan answers your questions about recommended screen time for young children, whether they benefit from educational screen time and what are the signs of internet addiction.

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It's Science Week 2020 and in this Super Brain Episode, sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland, Dr Sabina Brennan questions whether the impact that technology has on the human brain is cause for celebration or a case for concern. Given the significant impact that the simple tools that our ancestors innovated had on the evolution of the human brain Brennan questions whether we should blindly allow current technology including the internet and associated digital technologies and social media to change our brains. Some of the brightest brains from science, technology and the arts share their thoughts. Have a listen to find out how you can have your say also.

To read about and register for virtual events taking place throughout Science Week check out www.scienceweek.ie

This is the feature in the Irish Times that Sabina Brennan mentions in this episode

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Dr Sabina Brennan explains cerebellar developmental delay and discusses the brain benefits of chess and other board games

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Dr Sabina Brennan chats with her eldest son Dr Darren Brennan about his determination to become a medical doctor despite his childhood diagnosis or dyslexia and several serious health issues.

If you have concerns about dyslexia please visit https://dyslexiaida.org/

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Dr Sabina Brennan gets curious about curiosity

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Dr Sabina Brennan enters the grey zone with world renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr Adrian Owen OBE who made the incredible discovery that some patients thought to be in a persistent vegetative state are in fact fully aware and able to communicate with the outside world. They chat about his work, consciousness, their mutual belief that we are our brains and Christy Moore.

Dr Adrian Owen OBE is currently the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at Western University., Canada. His book Into the Grey Zone is available in all good book stores and on Amazon

He is currently looking for volunteers to take part in The COVID-19 Brain Study

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Dr Sabina Brain offers no nonsense, practical suggestions for getting through winter lockdown restrictions, Pulling no punches about alcohol and diet she gives pointers on taking control, finding joy and losing yourself in a good way.

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Dr Sabina Brennan chats to international best-selling author Shiela O'Flanagan about her women, literary snobbery, childhood dreams and saying yes.

To learn more about and her books visit her website

You can purchase Shiela's latest book The Women Who Ran Away

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Talking about trans issues can be a bit of a minefield especially on social media. Mis-gendering or using the wrong or out-dated terminology can get you in a bit of bother or prevent you from engaging in conversation at all. Misconceptions and misinformation really can contribute to transphobia and even trans abuse and violence. In this episode Dr Sabina Brennan clarifies the meaning of some key trans terms using helpful definitions prepared by Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI).

Special thanks for Sara Phillips Chair of TENI for granting permission to read from the Helpful Terms and Definitions https://www.teni.ie/resources/trans-terms/

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Dr Sabina Brennan chats to her friends Philippa and Helen Ryder an inspirational couple who speak openly and honestly about the impact that Philippa's transition has had on their lives, their dreams and their love.

Support

If you have been affected by any of the content in this issue please consider contacting the support organisations below or if you simply need a listening ear or would like to share your story please email Sabina at [email protected]

United Kingdom

To Find a transgender support group near you https://www.transunite.co.uk/

Ireland

For a list of supports https://www.belongto.org/youngpeople/help/

Europe

For a list of where to find supports nationally across Europe https://www.ilga-europe.org/mental-health/help

About Philippa & Helen

Philippa is a Dubliner and a longtime activist, avid cyclist, science fiction fan and mapping surveyor. Philippa has served on the board of Transgender Equality Network Ireland, on the steering committee of Transgender Europe and at present she is the chair of the LGBT Diversity committee for the Property Registration Authority. In 2019 with two colleagues she became a director of Under The Rainbow, a social enterprise company which provides both individual counselling, and corporate and community training in diversity and inclusion across all spheres.

 Married to Helen for over 34 years, Philippa knew since childhood that her assigned gender didn’t align with her inner true self and over the past 20+ years she moved towards transitioning. Despite the challenges of this change, Philippa and Helen are still a strong family unit with their adult daughter.

Helen is a radiographer who enjoys crafts (especially embroidery), dolls houses and researching her family history for family and friends. Originally from Yorkshire, Helen moved to Ireland when she became engaged to Philippa and they are still very much in love after 40 years. Helen is a strong supporter of human rights especially LGBTQI rights and was part of the Dublin Southwest canvassing team during the marriage equality referendum campaign.

Trans Terminology

Confused by the multiple terms associated with sex and gender? Have a listen to Super Brain Booster #19

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