One Brain At A Time

The 12 Rocks of Well-Being

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Adam and Andy walk through Action Your Potential's famous 12 Rocks of Well-Being.

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od3V-YjttzA

Watch our episode on Sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj6AIFOsIm0

Watch our episode on Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeQphR6un7s

Watch our episode on Exercise, Social Health & Community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeQphR6un7s

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:32 - Intro & waffle (ft. Greece Holiday's and Marathon updates)

05:45 - What are the 12 Rocks?

10:00 Rock 1 - Sleep

12:46 Rock 2 - Exercise

14:44 Rock 3 - Eat Healthily

16:15 Rock 4 - Be Still

19:00 Rock 5 - Day Dreaming

20:40 Rock 6 - Feelings

23:37 Rock 7 - Walk Outside in Nature

25:25 Rock 8 - Music

27:10 Rock 9 - Friends & Family

30:58 Rock 10 - Kindness & Thanks

33:50 Rock 11 - Do What You Love

35:14 Rock 12 - Play, Make, Create, Learn & Read

38:20 Track your rocks!

39:00 Outro

This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

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One Brain At A Time is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). One Brain At A Time is an Action Your Potential production.

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The Neuroscience behind Community and Movement w/ Alice May Fontecilla (Run The Lanes, FMG Project)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:56:50 GMT

Now this is a special one... this week Adam and Andy are delighted to be joined by Alice May Fontecilla from Run The Lanes (A social community run club) and the FMG Project (A charity supporting disadvantaged young-people through sport and exercise.

Join as Adam, Andy and Alice walk through the profound impact movement and community have on our brains.

Find out more about Run The Lanes: https://runthelanes.co.uk/

Find out more about The FMG Project: https://fmgproject.co.uk/

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:44 - Intro & waffle (ft. a broken plant pot...)

05:17 - Run The Lanes

09:30 - Putting yourself out there

13:40 - Anxiety in joining new groups

17:39 - The narratives we tell ourselves

22:40 - The FMG Project

25:45 - Community & Narratives

27:48 - Movement & the brain

30:50 - Barriers to engagement

33:38 - AYP x Run The Lanes Live Event!

34:54 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo fre e. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

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Plan Every Day – For Your Brain's Sake!

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This week Adam and Andy do their utmost to make 'Planning' cool again – because your brain certainly needs it. We also discuss our uncomfortable MRI experiences, and debut another new segment!

We Read Your Comments!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mjtkg0YuyA

Read "It works because it's real. It has to be real.": https://actionyourpotential.substack.com/p/it-works-because-its-real-it-has

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:36 - Intro & waffle (ft. MRI Scanners and Merch?)

07:43 - Planning, Easter Holidays & Exams

10:48 - Motivation isn't enough

12:50 - Why our brains love plans

15:42 - Guilt free recreation time

18:16 - Why plan your free time

21:44 - No Plans = The plan

22:49 - "Be Kind To Yourself"

29:09 - Happiness and Productivity

32:26 - Guess. That. Substack!

36:23 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo fre e. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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You need more sleep!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week, after much teasing... Adam and Andy finally delve into just a few of the profound effects sleep has on our brain – and why you need to get more of it.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:18 - Intro & (ft. Show Updates and a possible retraction)

03:45 - Sleep Overview

05:10 - Salience v Repetition

09:29 - Sleep as a PED

13:03 - Memory

16:01 - Andy's Society Bits 'n' Bobs (and knick-nacks)

19:32 - Your Sleep Cycle

27:22 - Sleep Tech?

30:42 - Sleep Hygene

34:50 - It's different for everyone!

39:00 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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How 'Truthiness' Manipulates Our Brains

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week Adam and Andy discuss the genuinely crazy neuroscience behind 'Truthiness' and why it's so so important that we manage what we are repeating to our brains.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

0:29 - Intro & Waffle (ft. Andy's amazing strength & 'being scienced on')

05:04 - What is 'truthiness'?

10:20 - What we tell ourselves

17:14 - What other people tell us

21:55 - Social Media & The Manosphere

29:01 - A difficult truth.

35:04 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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Do Big Stuff!

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:28 GMT

This week, Adam and Andy discuss the neuroscience that underpins a lot of self improvement. From the striatum to the mesolyombic and mesocortical dopamine systems – we got it covered!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Clip

0:55 - Intro & Waffle (inc. Bonnie the dog!)

06:56 - Overview

12:16 - The Striatum (what even is that?)

16:19 - Prove it to yourself

21:10 - Dopamine (The Mesolimbic and Mesocortical Systems)

26:40 - Negative Habits

28:54 - Social Media & Unproductivity Doom Loop

34:14 - Do Big Stuff!

36:24 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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Why do our brains love music?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:56:36 GMT

As Spring finally approaches, Adam and Andy are joined by AYP Coach Hannah to discuss the amazing impact that music has on our brain, and why it's so vital we listen to it every day.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Clip

01:10 - Intro & Waffle (inc. Giraffes?)

06:47 - Why is music good for your brain?

09:59 - Novelty

10:36 - Dysregulating vs Relaxing

13:52 - Music Tastes

15:23 - Crying is good!

23:00 - Music as emotional articulation

24:40 - Recommendations

31:00 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_brain_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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How to learn better!

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:09:58 GMT

This week – as February half term is behind us – Adam and Andy delve into the neuroscience of learning and how to build an effective study routine.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Clip

01:19 - Intro & Waffle

03:45 - Learning Overview

07:47 - Salience v Repetition

12:40 - Is your brain a muscle?

15:33 - Sleep

17:18 - Glutamate Buildup

20:07 - Study Motivation

23:40 - Habits & Rewards

28:00 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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Are humans badly evolved?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Have human beings evolved badly for modern societies? In this episode, Adam and Andy debut a new feature – Comment Corner – and discuss the profound ways the society doesn't work with our natural biorhythms – and what we can do about it.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:12 - Intro & Waffle (ft. Valentines day & football... )

05:30 - Comments Corner Debut!

06:54 - Should we have evolved better with the seasons?

08:07 - Chronotypes (Morning vs Evening people)

12:47 - Work vs your sleep

14:53 - You have to adapt to it

17:27 - You can't rewire that bit...

19:47 - Emergence

22:37 - Sleep vs Netflix

25:40 - 4 Day work week?

27:24 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: / @onebrainpodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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One Brain At A Time is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji ( • [Non Copyrighted Music] Fredji - Happy Lif... . One Brain At A Time is an Action Your Potential production.

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Do it anyway!

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:50:36 GMT

Social media is not a social health substitute! This week, Adam and Andy break down social health, social media and why it's absolutely vital for our brains that we maintain and put effort into fulfilling relationships with the people we love.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:56 - Intro & Waffle (ft. Weather hatred & Butlins)

05:20 - Overview

06:30 - Mental Health vs Social Health

10:07 - Social Media

15:20 - Are Gen Z anti-social?

18:38 - Listen to yourself (but not like that!)

25:01 - Friendships are vital

30:20 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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You are not 'supposed' to be happy

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:47:17 GMT

The sad news is, your brain isn't 'meant' to be happy. That doesn't mean we can't be though.

This week, join Adam and Andy as they breakdown what happiness is and how we can find pockets of it in every day.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

01:06 - Intro & Waffle (ft. fatigue & builders)

03:45 - Is happiness real?

07:57 - A cycle of cynicism vs an open mind

11:30 - Human's negative bias

16:05 - Much easier said... than done

20:28 - Finding pockets of happiness

25:59 - Be kind to yourself (but proper kindness.)

27:31 - Journaling & GLADEN

39:15 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_brain_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Brain Myths? Busted.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:26:52 GMT

There's a lot of woo-woo, guff and nonsense out there pretending to be neuroscience. Some of it even serves as the foundation for international blockbuster films! So today, with the help of our CEO – Andrew Wright – Adam and Andy debunk some of the most popular neuroscience myths.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:47 - Intro & Waffle (ft. heavy sarcasm & weather chat)

03:01 - Neuroscience vs NONSENSE

04:02 - Bossman Andrew joins us!

05:43 - Left Brain vs Right Brain

10:41 - It's not that simple!

11:53 - Facts vs your opinion

13:06 - The 10% theory

15:50 - An appendix tangent (no, really.)

17:43 - Woo Woo and Quick Fixes = Bad

24:37 - Promotion Hunting...

26:10 - This stuff is serious.

32:00 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_brain_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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The most depressing day of the year?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:17:03 GMT

On this bluest of Mondays, join Adam and Andy as they break down the myth of the 'most depressing day of the year' and how we can always change our brain, body and minds even when we are struggling.

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

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Your Brain Runs You

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:25:56 GMT

Breaking news, you aren't controlling a big robot. In fact, your mind (you) are a product of your body and brain. Join Adam and Andy as they break down the complicated process of emergence, and how this understanding can change your life.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Clip

00:54 - Intro & Waffle (ft. some football gloating...)

04:23 - What is emergence?

07:40 - Consciousness as a scientific issue

09:44 - Emotions as emergence

17:33 - Be metacognitive

21:25- Challenging negative feelings

25:53 - 12 Rocks of Well-Being

31:24 - It's different for everyone...

37:45 - Outro

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast

📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_brain_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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New Year, new you?

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:09:07 GMT

Always struggle to stick to your New Years resolution? Fear not! Join Adam and Andy as they discuss their goals, and the neuroscience approved ways to actually achieve them.

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.

Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.

At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.

Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.

Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.

Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at Action Your Potential, you can find out more information on our website!

📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.

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BONUS: Who Even Are We?!

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Happy Holidays! In this special bonus episode Adam and Andy interview... each other! We know you've wanted to find out more about who these random blokes nattering on about neuroscience are – and we've delivered!

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.

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Christmas Special 2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this year’s Christmas special, Adam and Andy break down the neuroscience behind our holiday expectations – and explain why the big day can be surprisingly tricky for your brain.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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Exercise, for your brain's sake.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode of AYP's bite-sized brain science podcast, Adam and Andy break down how amazing exercise is for your brain – not just your body.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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Read baby read!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode Adam and Andy discuss how building a simple reading routine is one of the most profound ways to strengthen your neocortex.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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"Worry Buckets!"

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week Adam and Andy delve further into our brain’s worry system, and how we can categorise and deal with different types of worries.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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Everything is a skill

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week Adam and Andy break down how and why everything we do – from kindness to attention – is actually a skill.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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The neuroscience of fear

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In our (slightly belated) Halloween special – join Adam and Andy as they breakdown the neuroscience of fear, and how not to let it control you.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.

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Why 'neuroplasticity' will change your life

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Adam and Andy discuss the profound idea of 'neuroplasticity' and how we can harness it.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

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What is 'mood congruence'?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week, Adam and Andy break down why our brain reminds us of our previous experiences and emotions – in a process called 'mood congruence'.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

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The 12 Rocks of Well-Being

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week, Adam and Andy discuss the 12 neuroscience approved daily behaviours to get the most out of your body, brain and mind.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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What are emotions?

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

What are emotions?

Join Adam and Andy as they discuss what emotions are, how they manifest and what we can do about them?

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

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Why do I worry?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Why do I worry?

Andy and Adam tackle the complex neuroscience of worries and anxiety.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

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Why is change so stressful?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Why is change so stressful?

Join Adam and Andy as they discuss the reasons why change is so difficult for our brains.

If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website, send any questions our way at adamwright@aypuk.com.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe.

Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission.

So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

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Manage Relationships: Respond not react (S3 EP10)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Adam and Andrew discuss the final important aspects of Managing Relationships, learning to respond not react.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers, and everyone with a brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

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Manage Relationships: Empathy (S3 EP9)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Andrew and Adam discuss what empathy is, the different sorts and why we should build relationships with it.

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Manage Relationships: Build Values (S3 EP8)

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss why relationships are important, how to make them healthy, and why values are so important.

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The brain science of learning (S3 EP7)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss learning, motivations and the importance of habits.

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Practice makes progress (S3 EP6)

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss why practice, little and often learning and looking at what learning is in the brain.

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Leap into learning (S3 EP5)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss the 10 leaps of learning, the neuroscience behind them and how they improve memory and recall.

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How to pursue growth (S3 EP4)

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss what growth is, the neuroscience behind it and why it's so important for our brains.

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Mind the mind (S3 EP3)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss the neuroscience behind worrying, emotions and how we can build our calm.

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Get the most out of your amazing mind (S3 EP2)

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Join Adam and Andrew as they discuss how to get the most out of our minds every day. (Spoiler alert: Do your rocks!)

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The brain science fundamentals (S3 EP1)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Season 3 of AYP Spike!

In this first episode, Adam and Andrew discuss the fundamental ideas of emergence, metacognition and insight.

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The 12 brain facts of Christmas

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:00:08 GMT

Happy Holidays, Neuro Ninjas!

Join Adam and Andrew for a festive special where they discuss 12 ways to manage your mind over the Christmas holidays! Adam also tries and fails to make dad sing. Tough being the son of a Scrooge.

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AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential and Push! Media Production.

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Why should we celebrate all different kinds of minds? (S2 EP10)

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In which Adam and Andrew explore:

What is neural diversity?

What are the different types of neural diversity?

Why are there so many people who are neurally diverse now?

How can we help people with neural diversity?

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AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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Why can’t I concentrate? (S2 EP9)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In which Adam and Andrew explore:

Why do we struggle to concentrate sometimes?

How can we manage our concentration?

How can we reduce how distracted we are?

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Why do I experience sensory overload? (S2 EP8)

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In which Adam and Andrew explore:

What is sensory overload?

Why does it impact different people in different ways?

How can we help someone with sensory overload?

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Why is my brain so pessimistic all the time? (S2 EP7)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In which Adam and Andrew explore

Why are brains negative a lot of the time?

Why is worrying so pessimistic?

What can I do about my pessimistic thinking?

How can we balance our thinking?

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Why do I feel like I have to win all the time? (S2 EP6)

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In which we explore:

Why is competition all of the time not a great experience in our brains?

Why does winning mean so much to some people?

What are the benefits of playing games apart from winning?

How can I enjoy games more without my competitive nature putting me in a grump if I lose?

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Why am I angry all the time? (S2 EP5)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In which Adam and Andrew explore:

Why is anger my go to emotion?

What is the relationship between anger and sadness?

Why is anger so satisfying?

How can I manage my anger?

How can I manage my emotions?

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Why does my brain get stuck in obsessive and compulsive loops? (S2 EP4)

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Adam and Andrew explore:

What are obsessive and compulsive loops?

Why do we have them?

Why do we get stuck in them?

What can we do to get out of them?

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Why do I have upsetting intrusive thoughts? (S2 EP3)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Andrew and Adam answer the questions:

What are intrusive thoughts?

Why do I have them?

How can I manage them?

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Why do screens lower my mood and increase my anxiety? (S2 EP2)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode Adam and Andrew discuss:

Why do screens put us in a low mood?

Why do screens seem to increase overthinking?

How can we develop a healthy relationship with screens?

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Why do I overthink and what can I do about it? (S2 EP1)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode we Adam and Andrew explore:

Why we overthink?

What we can do to manage overthinking?

How we can help ourselves and our children stop overthinking?

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Why do we feel meh sometimes and what can we do about it? (S1 EP10)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:45:00 GMT

What do I lack motivation sometimes and get filled with can’t be botheredness? How does making a daily plan help my brain to get stuff done?

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How Do Our Brains Learn? (S1 EP9)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:40:00 GMT

How do our brains learn? How can we learn faster? Why is practice so important? We also reveal guaranteed way to improve your times tables!!!

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How do we manage our emotions? (S1 EP8)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:35:00 GMT

What are emotions? How do we manage them? What do we need to do each day to process our feelings?

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How can we build our calm? (S1 EP7)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:30:00 GMT

Why is building our calm so important? Do you have positive coping strategies? If so, what are they? How can we help ourselves respond to stress positively?

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What is mind management and why is it important for our well-being? (S1 EP6)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:25:00 GMT

What even is mind management? What are the most important skills we need to develop to manage our mind? How do we manage our worries? Answers to all these questions and more in this episode.

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Why is exercise so good for us? (S1 EP5)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:20:00 GMT

We are built to move, if we move more we increase our mood, help our creativity and problem-solving and reduce our negative thinking. In this episode we look at the power of exercise to support our mental and physical health.

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Why Is Sleep So Important for Our Well-Being? (S1 EP4)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:15:00 GMT

Sleep is one the most important things we can do for our well-being. If we get good sleep we are really taking a giant step towards positive well-being. In this episode we explore why sleep is so important and how to protect it.

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Why Are the 12 Rocks So Important for Our Well-Being? (S1 EP3)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:10:00 GMT

Well-being is a skill, there are 12 behaviours and activities that really make a huge difference to how we feel each day, in this episode we introduce the 12 Rocks and explain why they are so important.

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What is mental flexibility? (S1 EP2)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:05:00 GMT

What is mental flexibility? Why is it so important? How do we improve our mental flexibility every day? Join us to find out.

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What is a NeuroNinja? (S1 EP1)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered who you really are? Or where you really are? When you become a #NeuroNinja you learn to understand yourself from the inside out, let us get you interested and excited about your amazing brain and what it can do.

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Trailer: Back to School Wobbles?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:05:00 GMT

Got those Back to School Wobbles? We can help, bite-sized brain science to help our children manage their minds as they return to schools. (Psst - Works for teachers and support staff too!!!)

Resources from today's episode (Links):

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