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Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast

Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher.

30 episodes

The Everyday Neuro podcast series with Dr Janine Cooper provides knowledge and inspiration to everyone and anyone interested in the fascinating fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and the human brain. Developed to incorporate information and interviews with experts in the field, the episodes cover a diverse range of topics from memory and cognition to mental health, wellbeing, trauma, and brain injury. Janine will guide you through the current research and help you to develop greater understanding of the human brain and its functions. Whether you already have experience, or want to start on your journey into understanding the human brain and how it affects our thinking, emotions and behaviour, then the Everyday Neuro podcast series has something to offer you.

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Episodes

  1. Everyday Neuro 028: What it Takes to be a Psychologist Today – Maximising Transferable Skills for Employability

    · 23 min · S1 E28

    What does it truly take to build a career in psychology today? In this episode, I ask the fundamental question, "What is psychology?" and explore how to start your professional journey within a rapidly changing world.…

  2. Everyday Neuro 027: Who Do You Think You Aren’t - The Psychology of Imposter Phenomenon

    · 28 min · S1 E27

    In this episode, we define and discuss imposter phenomenon with expert Dr Ewan Bottomley, who shares insight into how many accomplished individuals experience self-doubt, and the possible links of this negative mindset…

  3. Everyday Neuro 026: Why Menopause Matters – Brain Science, Symptoms and Strategies to Create Equitable Workplaces

    · 26 min · S1 E26

    In this episode, we discuss how menopause begins in the brain before many physical and cognitive symptoms appear. We are joined by Linda Engles, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, who shares expert insights into…

  4. Everyday Neuro 025: The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety – When Admitting Mistakes can be the Best Solution

    · 22 min · S1 E25

    In this episode, we review the work of Amy Edmondson and the concept of Psychological Safety taking into account the brain science behind the now world famous approach to developing team productivity and cohesion…

  5. Everyday Neuro 024: Mental Time Travel – How the Hippocampus Enables Recalling the Past and Imagining the Future

    · 21 min · S1 E24

    In this episode, dedicated to the pioneering researcher Professor Eleanor Maguire, I talk about how the hippocampus acts like a time machine, to help us remember events and special moments in our past, navigate the…

  6. Everyday Neuro 023 Part 2: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing

    · 26 min · S1 E23

    In Part 2 of this episode, I talk about the effects of digital media on younger people and how bans on social media use may be more harmful than beneficial. This notion is explored further with expert Dr Milovan Savic…

  7. Everyday Neuro 023 Part 1: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing

    · 22 min · S1 E23

    In Part 1 of this episode I talk about social connection and the effects of digital media. I also investigate social isolation and loneliness and the effects they have on our cognitive, emotional and physical…

  8. Everyday Neuro 022: Empowering Our Future Change Makers - The Benefits of Transcendent Thinking on Identity Development in Adolescence

    · 18 min · S1 E22

    In this episode I talk about how engaging the thoughts and ideas of younger people in social decision making through “transcendent thinking”, the practice of looking beyond the immediate situation to understand deeper…

  9. Everyday Neuro 021: How Actions Speak Louder than Words - It's Time to Boost Your Wellbeing

    · 23 min · S1 E21

    In this episode I talk about Behavioural Activation Therapy and how actions can boost your mental health. I also discuss social prescribing and the approach that promotes activities alongside traditional healthcare. I…

  10. Everyday Neuro 020: The Well Intentioned Myths of Sleep and How to Treat Insomnia

    · 24 min · S1 E20

    In this episode I talk about sleep and the beneficial effects it has on the brain. We are joined by an expert in the field, the amazing Dr Michelle Ni Raghallaigh from The Sleep Sphere (https://thesleepsphere.com), a…

  11. Everyday Neuro 019: How to Recognise and Support Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    · 17 min · S1 E19

    In this episode, I discuss what PTSD is and what some of the symptoms are. I talk about ways to minimise stress when facing a traumatic incident including a lived experience. I also provide information about self-care…

  12. Everyday Neuro 018 Part 1: Nature and the brain - How our living environment can enhance mental and physical health

    · 13 min · S1 E19

    In Part 1 of this episode, I discuss the topic of nature and how it can enhance our wellbeing, feelings of safety and security and ultimately our health and productivity. In Part 1, I am joined by interior designer…

  13. Everyday Neuro 017: The Art of Relaxation - Learn Effective Ways to Reduce Tension and Anxiety

    · 17 min · S1 E18

    In Episode 17, I discuss the topic of relaxation and how we can engage in breath work to help reduce tension and anxiety. I talk with Tessa Hughes, an experienced mindfulness practitioner about the benefits that…

  14. Everyday Neuro 016: Tackling Concussion in High Impact Sport Head On - How Technology is Guiding Players, Parents and the Future of Safe Play

    · 24 min · S1 E17

    In Episode 16, I discuss advances in research and technology that are attempting to provide new information to improve the safety of playing high impact adult and youth sports. I talk with Damien Hawes about an…

  15. Everyday Neuro 015 Part 2: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery

    · 24 min · S1 E16

    In Episode 15 Part 2, I discuss some of the symptoms of stroke including coordination and communication issues, and explain how this is organised in the brain. I complete my interview with Cassie Watson, who explains…

  16. Everyday Neuro 015 Part 1: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery

    · 19 min · S1 E15

    In Episode 15 Part 1, I discuss what is stroke, how to identify the potential signs of stroke and that ‘time is brain’. I share with you the latest strategies to treat stroke including the use of mobile stroke units.…

  17. Everyday Neuro 014: Hitting the Reset Button - The Benefits of Recreational Travel on Our Thinking and Wellbeing, Now and in the Future

    · 17 min · S1 E14

    In this episode, I discuss the huge benefits that recreational travel or taking a holiday can have on your thinking and wellbeing. I will introduce research that shows that the benefits to our mood occur both at the…

  18. Everyday Neuro 013: Is it Ethical? When the Harm Outweighs the Benefit in Psychology Research

    · 32 min · S1 E13

    In this episode, I introduce the topic of ethical considerations in psychological research and describe past research experiments that are now deemed as potentially harmful. I will be telling you about three famous…

  19. Everyday Neuro 012: Theories of How We Learn and Develop, and How This Shapes Our Relationships

    · 31 min · S1 E12

    In this episode, I discuss theories of human development including a look at the psychologists who proposed them and how these contribute to our current understanding of learning. I talk about neuroimaging research of…

  20. Everyday Neuro 011: How to Achieve your Goals - Future Thought and Success

    · 17 min · S1 E11

    In this episode, I discuss goal setting and implementation including a review of intrinsic and extrinsic goals. I talk about ways to maximise your success as an individual, small business or as an entrepreneur using…

  21. Everyday Neuro 010: Distortions of Memory - Truth, Lies and Eyewitness Testimony

    · 31 min · S1 E10

    In this episode, I invite you to take part in tasks to help illustrate the use of schemas, or packages of information, that help to guide our memory and how such energy saving ‘short-cuts’ by our brain can lead to…

  22. Everyday Neuro 009: Using Rehabilitation Apps to Enhance Lives in Developmental Amnesia, Stroke and Brain Injury

    · 20 min · S1 E9

    In this episode, I discuss the topic of apps and how they are becoming increasingly used to support symptoms relating to brain damage. I provide a summary of a novel virtual peer delivered memory support app that was…

  23. Everyday Neuro 008: Autobiographical Memory - How Good is Your Memory about You?

    · 26 min · S1 E8

    In this episode, I discuss the topic of autobiographical memory (ABM) and the brain areas associated with it. I will test your own memory for personal events, and will look at cases of people with highly superior and…

  24. Everyday Neuro 007: Anxiety in the Workplace - How to Enhance Culture and Productivity

    · 18 min · S1 E7

    In this episode, I discuss the topic of anxiety with a particular focus on the workplace. I will look at the symptoms of anxiety and provide helpful ways in which anxiety can be reduced to enhance wellbeing and…

  25. Everyday Neuro 006: How Diet Affects Cognition - Exploring the Consumption of Caffeine, Alcohol and the So-called Western Diet

    · 20 min · S1 E6

    In this episode, I discuss the topic of diet on cognition. I look specifically at the affects of the so-called ‘western diet’, alcohol and caffeine on cognitive skills such as memory and attention, and discuss the…

  26. Everyday Neuro 005: How to Become an Expert - A Collaboration Between Attention, Working Memory and Executive Function

    · 21 min · S1 E5

    In this episode, I discuss the topic of expertise and introduce the cognitive domains that contribute to it, namely working memory, attention and executive functioning. I will talk with Dr Joel Goulter who has explored…

  27. Everyday Neuro 004: Brain Injury, Cognitive Functioning and Concussion in Sport

    · 21 min · S1 E4

    In this episode, I discuss brain injury and how it affects the brain, physical abilities, cognition and behaviour. There is a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and how concussion in sport is an area receiving…

  28. Everyday Neuro 003: How Staying Active and Sociable Supports Memory and Reduces Anxiety in Older Age

    · 15 min · S1 E3

    In this episode, I talk with Dr Hannah Miller, a clinical neuropsychologist who has found that sociability and having hobbies is an important factor in the relationship between perceived memory issues and anxiety in…

  29. Everyday Neuro 002: The Benefits of Exercise on Cognition in the Older Adult Brain

    · 19 min · S1 E2

    In this episode, I discuss the current psychology/neuroscience research that suggests that lifestyle factors such as physical exercise, are helping to enhance aspects of cognition, brain functioning and wellbeing in…

  30. Everyday Neuro 001: An Introduction to the Human Brain

    · 17 min · S1 E1

    In this episode, I introduce you to the human brain and discuss the global structure of the central nervous system, cognitive functions such as memory and attention, and the neuron at the microscopic level. Hosted on…

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