Super Brain

About Super Brain

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 (http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Sabina Brennan

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Feb 2020

Latest episode

5 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

150 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Feb 2026

   S6:E12 Meet your self

   Modern life can estrange us from what truly matters. We chase goals that look like success but feel hollow – and before we know it, we’re overwhelmed, reactive and disconnected from our own internal compass. In this episode of Super Brain, Sabina Brennan explores meaning and purpose through a neuroscience lens and offers a powerful practical tool: make an appointment with yourself. You’ll learn why your sense of self is essentially a story your brain constructed from data (some brilliant, some expired), why memory isn’t a recording device and how clarity changes what your brain notices. By the end, you’ll have a simple, repeatable ritual to audit the story of you, update limiting beliefs and take one small action aligned with what matters most. In This Episode Why meaning and purpose aren’t found by doing more How stress pushes your brain into survival mode Why your sense of self is a story built from old data The myth of memory as a “video file” How limiting beliefs are often narrative errors A step-by-step “appointment with yourself” ritual How clarity becomes a neural filter for what you want next Call to Action If this episode landed for you, schedule your appointment with yourself today – even 30 minutes is enough. For a deeper dive into these ideas, explore The Neuroscience of Manifesting. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain (http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   22 Jan 2026

   S6E11 THe Science of Serendipity

   Host [Host Name] explores the neuroscience of serendipity, revealing how curiosity and cognitive flexibility invite more insight and creative luck into your life.

3. 

   15 Jan 2026

   S6E10 - The great unlearning - AI's hidden cost

   Dr. Sabina Brennan interviews listeners about how generative AI impacts learning, revealing effortful thinking's role in mastery and AI's potential as a tutor.

Who has been a guest on Super Brain

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• Dr Alexandra Horowitz
• Professor John Cryan
• Marianne Power
• Mya-Rose Craig
• Dr Rupi Aujla

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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