Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational podcast hosted by Alexis Andres Avila, Founder and CEO of Prepped and Polished.
join me for brand new episodes with guests who are leading influencers in the world of education.
From Alexis: This season, I am diving deeper than ever, covering topics that are both timely and impactful.
For instance, I want to explore questions like: Why are today’s children experiencing higher levels of depression, anxiety, and unhappiness compared to previous generations?
More importantly, with the help of guest experts, we'll explore actionable solutions.
I believe that by fostering self-esteem, not only can we improve grades and test scores, but together we can also empower our children to achieve their life goals and dreams.
Stay tuned for powerful conversations that aim to make a difference.
What topics do you want to see covered in the podcast? Let me know in the comments if you have any topic or guest ideas. Would love to hear from you!
Episode 269 - Jared Cooney Horvath - The Dangers of Student Technology – and How to Turn Digital Use Into a Learning Advantage
On episode 269, Alexis Avila speaks to returning guest Jared Cooney Horvath.
Our Guest:
Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and best-selling author who specializes in human learning and brain development. He is the creator of The Learning Blueprint, an international award-winning program helping educators and students understand how learning actually works.
Jared has conducted research and taught at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Melbourne, and has worked with more than 1,000 schools around the world. He is the author of six books, has published over fifty research articles, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, and ABC’s Catalyst.
Jared currently serves as Director of LME Global, an organization dedicated to bringing cutting-edge brain and behavioral science to educators, students, and communities. To inquire about working with him, or to learn more about his international award-winning Science of Learning programs (The Learning Blueprint for Teachers & The Learning Blueprint for Students), visit https://www.lmeglobal.com.
Socials:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jaredcooney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jared.cooney.horvath/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmeglobal.net
On today’s episode Jared points out the dangers of student technology and how to help students overcome these pitfalls and better thrive in today’s modern age.
Check out my previous podcast with Jared, episode 268 on the best way to use technology when learning:
https://www.preppedandpolished.com/episode-268-jared-cooney-horvath-the-best-way-to-use-technology-for-learning/
16 Sept 2024
Episode 268 - Jared Cooney Horvath – The Best Way to Use Technology for Learning
On episode 268, Alexis Avila speaks to returning guest Jared Cooney Horvath.
Our Guest:
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author and renowned keynote speaker with an expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation.
Dr. Horvath has published 6 books, over 50 research articles, and currently serves as an honorary researcher at the University of Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. His research has been featured in popular publications including The New York Times, WIRED, BBC, The Economist, TEDx, PBS's Nova and ABC’s Catalyst.
On today’s episode Jared walks us through the best way to learn new material, the best way to practice and recall things you already learned, and gives the main reason why technology harms your learning.
Check out my previous podcast with Jared, episode 208 on tips for better, fast learning:
https://www.preppedandpolished.com/jared-cooney-horvath-faster-learning/
30 May 2024
Episode 267 - Shirag Shemmassian - Choosing the Right Schools for Pre-Med Majors
On Episode 267, Alexis Avila speaks to Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, founder and admissions consultant of Shemmassian Academic Consulting. As a Cornell University graduate and Cornell admissions interviewer, Shirag knows what the best schools are looking for in prospective students during admissions interviews.
On today’s episode Shirag and I talk about colleges that offer fantastic pre-med programs. If you’re considering becoming a doctor, you’ll want to tune into this episode.
You’ll learn:
• About Direct Med programs and why they are hard to get into.
• What types of majors you should pursue if considering pre med
• One Ivy League that offers a direct med program
• The #1 reason that causes some pre med students to drop out
Shirag’s Words of Wisdom to students:
• Start thinking of the populations that you’re interested in serving and the problems you want to solve.
For another related conversation, check out podcast Episode 152, Shirag Shemmassian and How College Committees Evaluate Applications
And check out Shirag's blogs on medical programs!
https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/how-to-get-into-medical-school
https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com/blog/bs-md-programs
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Inside a recent episode
Episode 269 - Jared Cooney Horvath - The Dangers of Student Technology – and How to Turn Digital Use Into a Learning Advantage
Published 17 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I want to transfer that learning into the real world When you learn analog in the real world transfer comes a lot easier when you learn digitally Transfer becomes much harder. We tend to lock our skills in our knowledge to the program we are using And now if I'm tested outside of that program I can't really access all of that learning test me in the program. I'm killing it Test me out of it and that's that's the duo lingo problems, right? You'd use that thing Hundred days in a row. I did my duo lingo sweet I now go to an Italian restaurant and try and order and I can't remember. […]
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