BrainTools
216 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Make Brain Science practical, simple and useful with easy-to-use and understand tools & practices. Welcome to BrainTools.
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Brains at Work: Trust | BrainTools #45
May 25, 2021 08:40 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBBuilding trust at work isn't easy, but it is necessary. In part 3 of our 'Brains at Work' series, learn about trust, oxytocin, the beautiful mess effect, the neuroscience behind trust plus get 4 science-backed BrainTools to build trust and connection at work.
Brains at Work: Trust | BrainTools #26
May 25, 2021 08:40 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBBuilding trust at work isn't easy, but it is necessary. In part 3 of our 'Brains at Work' series, learn about trust, oxytocin, the beautiful mess effect, the neuroscience behind trust plus get 4 science-backed BrainTools to build trust and connection at work.
Crop Yields & Doidge Coins | BrainBites #2
May 21, 2021 06:30 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBA bite-sized episode where we share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Crop Yields & Doidge Coins | BrainTools #44
May 21, 2021 06:30 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBA bite-sized episode where we share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
4 BrainTools for Resilience at work | BrainTools (shortcuts)
May 18, 2021 13:33 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-25 minute snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Resilience, cut from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools for Resilience at work | BrainTools #43
May 18, 2021 13:33 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-25 minute snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Resilience, cut from our longer full episode.
Brains at Work: Resilience | BrainTools #25
May 16, 2021 14:22 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBDo you want to become more resilient at work? This is the episode for you. Learn about stress inoculation, the neuroscience behind resilience factors plus get 4 science-backed BrainTools to fortify your resilience. This is Part 2 of our new 'Brains at Work' series, designed to help you get the most out of your brain at work.
Brains at Work: Resilience | BrainTools #42
May 16, 2021 14:22 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBDo you want to become more resilient at work? This is the episode for you. Learn about stress inoculation, the neuroscience behind resilience factors plus get 4 science-backed BrainTools to fortify your resilience. This is Part 2 of our new 'Brains at Work' series, designed to help you get the most out of your brain at work.
Note-making, Steph Curry & Hot Streaks | BrainBites
May 14, 2021 06:41 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBWe have a new episode! A bite-sized episode where we share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Note-making, Steph Curry & Hot Streaks | BrainTools #41
May 14, 2021 06:41 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBWe have a new episode! A bite-sized episode where we share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
6 BrainTools for productivity at work | BrainTools (shortcuts)
May 12, 2021 00:12 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-30 minute snackable episode where you get 6 practical BrainTools for productivity, cut from our longer full episode.
6 BrainTools for productivity at work | BrainTools #40
May 12, 2021 00:12 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-30 minute snackable episode where you get 6 practical BrainTools for productivity, cut from our longer full episode.
Brains at Work: Productivity | BrainTools #39
May 09, 2021 23:06 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBLearn why you procrastinate, how to think about productivity and your brain, and get 6 BrainTools for energy, focus and time management (procrastination) at work. This is episode 1 of our new 'Brains at Work' series designed to help you get the most out of your brain and work.
Brains at Work: Productivity | BrainTools #24
May 09, 2021 23:06 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBLearn why you procrastinate, how to think about productivity and your brain, and get 6 BrainTools for energy, focus and time management (procrastination) at work. This is episode 1 of our new 'Brains at Work' series designed to help you get the most out of your brain and work.
Persuade better with brain science | BrainTools #38
April 15, 2021 06:02 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWhether it's pay rise season, you've trying to convince your kid to put shoes on or your friend to watch the movie you want, everyday we persuade others. And most of us aren't very good at it. In this special ep with give 8 BrainTools for getting better at persuading others by connecting with them through how our brains work. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on Linkedin or Instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
Persuade better with brain science | BrainTools #24
April 15, 2021 06:02 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWhether it's pay rise season, you've trying to convince your kid to put shoes on or your friend to watch the movie you want, everyday we persuade others. And most of us aren't very good at it. In this special ep with give 8 BrainTools for getting better at persuading others by connecting with them through how our brains work. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
Persuade better with brain science | BrainTools #23
April 15, 2021 06:02 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWhether it's pay rise season, you've trying to convince your kid to put shoes on or your friend to watch the movie you want, everyday we persuade others. And most of us aren't very good at it. In this special ep with give 8 BrainTools for getting better at persuading others by connecting with them through how our brains work. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
Guest Episode: The Female Brain with Dr Sarah McKay | BrainTools #37
March 30, 2021 11:57 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBDr. Sarah McKay is a Neuroscientist with a PhD in Neuroscience from Oxford University, featured on ABC as a TV presenter, a former freelance medical and author of "The Women's Brain Book". Today we're lucky enough to have her join us for our first guest episode to talk about what happens in the female brain during each month, how babies change parents brains and the most holistic way to support our mental health and wellbeing. She drops some absolute Brain Bombs in this episode, as well as s...
The Female Brain with Dr Sarah McKay | BrainTools #22 (Guest Episode)
March 30, 2021 11:57 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBDr. Sarah McKay is a Neuroscientist with a PhD in Neuroscience from Oxford University, featured on ABC as a TV presenter, a former freelance medical and author of "The Women's Brain Book". Today we're lucky enough to have her join us for our first guest episode to talk about what happens in the female brain during each month, how babies change parents brains and the most holistic way to support our mental health and wellbeing. She drops some absolute Brain Bombs in this episode, as well as s...
4 BrainTools to prevent regrettable purchases | BrainTools #36
March 25, 2021 22:20 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get the 4 practical BrainTools on protecting yourself from neuromarketing, cut from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools to prevent regrettable purchases | BrainTools (shortcuts)
March 25, 2021 22:20 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get the 4 practical BrainTools on protecting yourself from neuromarketing, cut from our longer full episode.
Protect your brain from marketers | BrainTools #21
March 23, 2021 22:19 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBEver bought something and regretted it later? Or found yourself feeling oddly compelled to click buy? Marketing has gotten too smart, and marketers know how to use your brain against you to make you buy stuff you don't need. In this episode, learn about your brain on marketing and how to protect it from sneaky, brain-based marketing tactics. Plus get 4 PRACTICAL science-backed BrainTools to prevent you being taken advantage of and ending buying junk you regret. If you're liking the show, fe...
Protect your brain from marketers | BrainTools #35
March 23, 2021 22:19 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBEver bought something and regretted it later? Or found yourself feeling oddly compelled to click buy? Marketing has gotten too smart, and marketers know how to use your brain against you to make you buy stuff you don't need. In this episode, learn about your brain on marketing and how to protect it from sneaky, brain-based marketing tactics. Plus get 4 PRACTICAL science-backed BrainTools to prevent you being taken advantage of and ending buying junk you regret. If you're liking the show, fe...
Protecting your brain from marketing hacks | BrainTools #21
March 23, 2021 22:19 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBEver bought something and regretted it later? Or found yourself feeling oddly compelled to click buy? Marketing has gotten too smart, and marketers know how to use your brain against you to make you buy stuff you don't need. In this episode, learn about your brain on marketing and how to protect it from sneaky, brain-based marketing tactics. Plus get 4 PRACTICAL science-backed BrainTools to prevent you being taken advantage of and ending buying junk you regret. If you're liking the show, fe...
4 BrainTools for reading smarter | BrainTools #34
March 18, 2021 17:30 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get the 4 practical BrainTools on reading from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools for reading smarter | BrainTools (shortcuts)
March 18, 2021 17:30 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get the 4 practical BrainTools on reading from our longer full episode.
Reading and your brain | BrainTools #20
March 16, 2021 23:05 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThese days picking up a book feels like staring up Mount Everest. Reading has become hard for so many of us. Why? We unpack the reason behind it, how reading works in your brain (and why you might be struggling to sit down and turn pages). Plus get 4 PRACTICAL science-backed BrainTools for reawakening your reading brain and reading better. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainT...
Reading and your brain | BrainTools #33
March 16, 2021 23:05 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThese days picking up a book feels like staring up Mount Everest. Reading has become hard for so many of us. Why? We unpack the reason behind it, how reading works in your brain (and why you might be struggling to sit down and turn pages). Plus get 4 PRACTICAL science-backed BrainTools for reawakening your reading brain and reading better. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainT...
Struggling to read? Reading on your brain | BrainTools #20
March 16, 2021 23:05 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThese days picking up a book feels like staring up Mount Everest. Reading has become hard for so many of us. Why? We unpack the reason behind it, how reading works in your brain (and why you might be struggling to sit down and turn pages). Plus get 4 PRACTICAL science-backed BrainTools for reawakening your reading brain and reading better. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainT...
4 BrainTools for overcome your biases | BrainTools (shortcuts)
February 24, 2021 16:23 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on beliefs and conflict. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
4 BrainTools for overcoming your biases | BrainTools (shortcuts)
February 24, 2021 16:23 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on beliefs and conflict. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
4 BrainTools for overcoming your biases | BrainTools #32
February 24, 2021 16:23 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on beliefs and conflict. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
Biases in your brain | BrainTools #31
February 23, 2021 19:56 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBWe are all biased - we make decisions based on the limited information our brain can process which leads to shortcuts. These shortcuts (or heuristics) cause bia and suboptimal decisions - they were made to help us survive the jungle not the concrete jungle. In this episode we explain where biases come from, why we have these quirks and give you 4 bias-tools to overcome some of your biases. If you're liking the show, you can support us by following our page on linkedin or instagram!
Biases in your brain | BrainTools #19
February 23, 2021 19:56 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBWe are all biased - we make decisions based on the limited information our brain can process which leads to shortcuts. These shortcuts (or heuristics) cause bia and suboptimal decisions - they were made to help us survive the jungle not the concrete jungle. In this episode we explain where biases come from, why we have these quirks and give you 4 bias-tools to overcome some of your biases. If you're liking the show, you can support us by following our page on linkedin or instagram!
Your brain biases | BrainTools #19
February 22, 2021 22:37 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWe're all biased - we make decisions based on limited information and use shortcuts to get there. Problem is theses biases can lead to poor decisions in our modern environment - they evolved for the jungle not the concrete jungle. How do you mitigate your bias? Which biases are limiting you? Find out in this episode of BrainTools, plus grab 4 science-backed debiasing braintools - like an ad blocker for your bias. If you're learning useful things from our podcast, you can always help us out...
4 BrainTools for your next disagreement | BrainTools (shortcuts)
February 20, 2021 23:14 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on beliefs and conflict. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
4 BrainTools for your next disagreement | BrainTools #30
February 20, 2021 23:14 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on beliefs and conflict. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
Your brain on disagreements | BrainTools #29
February 15, 2021 23:43 - 37 minutes - 52 MBWhen your beliefs clash in conversation, your brain changes. It enters a state of survival which blinds you to the other persons perspective and creates an ideological fist fight. In this episode learn what happens to your brain when you disagree plus how to navigate a healthy disagreement about beliefs using 4 science-backed BrainTools. If you're learning useful things from our podcast, you can always help us out by following BrainTools on linkedin or instagram. Your BrainTool friends, Kiru...
Your brain on disagreements | BrainTools #18
February 15, 2021 23:43 - 37 minutes - 52 MBWhen your beliefs clash in conversation, your brain changes. It enters a state of survival which blinds you to the other persons perspective and creates an ideological fist fight. In this episode learn what happens to your brain when you disagree plus how to navigate a healthy disagreement about beliefs using 4 science-backed BrainTools. If you're learning useful things from our podcast, you can always help us out by following BrainTools on linkedin or instagram. Your BrainTool friends, Kiru...
4 BrainTools for healthier self-beliefs | BrainTools (shortcuts)
February 11, 2021 05:32 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on changing beliefs, no fluff. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
4 BrainTools for healthier self-beliefs | BrainTools #28
February 11, 2021 05:32 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-minute snackable episode where you get just the 4 practical BrainTools on changing beliefs, no fluff. To learn more of the neuroscience and research behind the tools, check out https://braintools.substack.com
Mindset, beliefs and your brain | BrainTools #27
February 08, 2021 11:27 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBBreaking down how beliefs are formed, how they hurt you or help you, and how to set new beliefs (new mindsets) in the brain. You will learn: The neuroscience of how you create beliefs What your beliefs do to your brain, perception and body Changing beliefs and adopting new ones 4 BrainTools for updating your beliefs Your brain can change. Listening to this episode, you'll figure out how to use your own neuroplasticity to overcome your self-limiting beliefs. If you want the brain...
Mindset, beliefs and your brain | BrainTools #17
February 08, 2021 11:27 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBBreaking down how beliefs are formed, how they hurt you or help you, and how to set new beliefs (new mindsets) in the brain. You will learn: The neuroscience of how you create beliefs What your beliefs do to your brain, perception and body Changing beliefs and adopting new ones 4 BrainTools for updating your beliefs Your brain can change. Listening to this episode, you'll figure out how to use your own neuroplasticity to overcome your self-limiting beliefs. If you want the br...
Freaking-out: managing emotional situations with brain science | BrainTools #16
February 01, 2021 22:29 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB4 ways to help someone feeling out-of-control emotionally using Brain science. In this episode, you'll learn : Empathy in the brain The role of your body and brain on how others feel Emotional de-escalation And as always, 4 BrainTools to level up your emotion-calming and empathy abilities If you're loving the show, you can grab the implementation guide for this ep and more by checking out https://braintools.substack.com/ Or leave us an iTunes review. Up to you.
Managing emotional freak-outs with brain science | BrainTools #26
February 01, 2021 22:29 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB4 ways to help someone feeling out-of-control emotionally using Brain science. In this episode, you'll learn : Empathy in the brain The role of your body and brain on how others feel Emotional de-escalation And as always, 4 BrainTools to level up your emotion-calming and empathy abilities If you're loving the show, you can grab the implementation guide for this ep and more by checking out https://braintools.substack.com/ Or leave us an iTunes review. Up to you.
Master your brain, regulate your emotions | [BrainTools]
December 09, 2020 04:36 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBLearn the top 4 strategies for regulating your out-of-control emotions using Brain science. In this episode, you'll learn: - How emotional regulation happens in the brain - The role of body & brain in emotional regulation - Where it happens in your brain - 4 BrainTools that instantly upgrade your emotional regulation skills, make you a better regulator over time and impact your relationships. In this episode, we shout out: - Neuroscience of Social Emotional Learning with Andrea Sa...
Master your brain, regulate your emotions | BrainTools #25
December 09, 2020 04:36 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBLearn the top 4 strategies for regulating your out-of-control emotions using Brain science. In this episode, you'll learn: How emotional regulation happens in the brain The role of body & brain in emotional regulation Where it happens in your brain 4 BrainTools that instantly upgrade your emotional regulation skills, make you a better regulator over time and impact your relationships. In this episode, we shout out the Neuroscience of Social Emotional Learning with Andrea Samadi. Be go...
Master your brain, regulate your emotions | BrainTools #15
December 09, 2020 04:36 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBLearn the top 4 strategies for regulating your out-of-control emotions using Brain science. In this episode, you'll learn: How emotional regulation happens in the brain The role of body & brain in emotional regulation Where it happens in your brain 4 BrainTools that instantly upgrade your emotional regulation skills, make you a better regulator over time and impact your relationships. In this episode, we shout out the Neuroscience of Social Emotional Learning with Andrea Samadi. Be go...
Your Anxious Brain: a bonus episode on anxiety | BrainTools #14
November 23, 2020 22:29 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBAnxiety can be debilitating. Worse still, most of us don't understand it, why it happens, where it comes from. Why does your brain make you anxious? After being repeatedly asked this question from our audience, we decided it was time to answer it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why anxiety happens Where it comes from Where it happens in your brain 4 BrainTools for reducing it's impact and regaining control of an anxious brain. In this episode, we shout out: - Neuroscience of Social ...
Your Anxious Brain: a bonus episode on anxiety | BrainTools
November 23, 2020 22:29 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBAnxiety can be debilitating. Worse still, most of us don't understand it, why it happens, where it comes from. Why does your brain make you anxious? After being repeatedly asked this question from our audience, we decided it was time to answer it. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why anxiety happens - Where it comes from - Where it happens in your brain - 4 BrainTools for reducing it's impact and regaining control of an anxious brain. In this episode, we shout out: - Neuroscience...