‘A brilliant new book.’ Good Housekeeping

‘Replete with research-based tips, this is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to know more about the difficulties of coping with brain fog.’ Professor Shane O’Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research, Trinity College Dublin

‘In this fascinating book neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan enters into a world so many of us can relate to, yet few dare discuss. A must-read.’ Dr Harry Barry, bestselling author of Anxiety and Panic and Emotional Healing

‘A real game-changer. Finally a book that explains and recognises brain fog and that offers practical tips to deal with something that’s very real for a lot of people. Do your brain a favour and read this book.’ Dermot Whelan, comedian, television and radio presenter

‘Sabina Brennan has skilfully translated the neuroscience of brain fog for the general reader. Having experienced brain fog myself, I found this book absolutely fascinating, insightful and really practical.’ Sinead Moriarty, bestselling novelist

If you complain of brain fog to a medical professional, you’re likely to be told that it isn’t a recognised condition. But if you mention brain fog to your friends, they’ll know exactly what you mean: fuzzy thinking, trouble concentrating, a sense of grasping for the right word, feeling like your brain is somehow slowed down. In truth, brain fog is not a diagnosis in itself, but a sign that things aren’t right in your body.

In Beating Brain Fog, neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan guides us through the science to show how our brains work, and why we might experience confusion and anxiety. She offers tools to help you identify your own cognitive profile, determining the causes of your specific symptoms, and explains the simple strategies that can help you feel like yourself again.

With brain fog now identified as one of the long-term effects of Covid-19, there has never been a more timely moment to tackle your symptoms, with Dr Brennan’s unique 30-day plan.

Beating Brain Fog takes your symptoms seriously, and shows that you don’t have to live with them.

Show Notes S3:E8

How Blue Spaces Can Make you Feel Better With Catherine Kelly

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In this episode I speak to Dr Catherine Kelly author of Blue Spaces How and Why Water Makes You Feel Better about the science behind the health benefits of spending time in and near water and how swimming in the sea helped Catherine cope with bereavement and loss.

During this episode we discuss

• How Catherine’s life changed with the sudden death of her mother
• Finding solace in the sea for six years in Westport
• Studying for a degree while coping with multiple miscarriages, moving house and ultimately pregnancy & birth
• Me time
• Her near death experience in 
• Acceptance

Links

Books

Blue Spaces How and Why Water Makes Us Feel Better – Dr Catherine Kelly

Beating Brain Fog – Your 30-Day Plan to Think Faster, Sharper, Better

Guest Bio

Dr. Catherine Kelly is Director of the Wild Beach School, Brighton. She has been a geography academic for more than 20 years. With a degree in Natural Sciences from Trinity College Dublin, she also holds a Ph.D in Geography, a BSc. in Stress Management, and diplomas in Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques. She has lectured at various universities in the UK and Ireland; her research and publication areas include geography, environment, and the field of wellbeing. She also sits on the Board of the Sussex UNESCO Biosphere. Catherine is passionate about the sea, learning, nature and helping both adults and children to enjoy, explore and relax outdoors by the coast. She lives in Brighton and is a proud member of local ‘salty wellbeing’ group ‘The Salty Seabirds.’

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Transcript

Sabina Brennan 0:01
Hello, my name is Sabina Brennan, and you are listening to Super brain, the podcast for everyone with a brain. Swimming in freezing cold water in the middle of winter is most definitely not my cup of tea. I won’t even have a shower unless the water is piping hot. Having said that I’ve always admired people who do take the plunge. I’ve often paused during my lockdown walks to watch increasing numbers of people wild swimming on the coldest of days. My guest today, Dr. Catherine Kelly, a self-described salty seabird has written a book about how and why water makes us feel better.

Show Notes S3:E7

Heart Surgery, Hallucinations and PTSD with Tom Dunne (Part 2)

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In this episode, Tom Dunne talks me through his journey to and through life-saving heart surgery Tom literally almost died as his kidney’s failed – thankfully he survived and is not only in great form but is a fantastic story teller even when that story involves ICU, kidney failure Heart surgery, hallucinations and post traumatic stress.

During this episode we discuss

• How Catherine’s life changed with the sudden death of her mother
• Finding solace in the sea for six years in Westport
• Studying for a degree while coping with multiple miscarriages, moving house and ultimately pregnancy & birth
• Me time
• Her near death experience in 
• Acceptance

Links

Animation – Is high blood pressure bad for my brain?

Books

Beating Brain Fog – Your 30-Day Plan to Think Faster, Sharper, Better

100 Days to a Younger Brain – Maximise your memory, Boost Your Brain Health and Defy Dementia.

Transcript

Coming soon

Guest Bio

​Tom Dunne is a Radio Broadcaster with Newstalk.  The Tom Dunne Show is a night- time radio show which is on air Monday to Thursday evenings and Sunday evenings. The show itself is a mix of popular culture in a way that will appeal to both men and women which focuses on music, culture, movies, sex, sports, comedy, books, gossip and technology.

He is also well-known as lead singer with Dublin group ‘Something Happens’ who were one of the country’s shining lights in the early 90’s with albums like ‘Bedlam A Go-Go’ and ‘Stuck Together With God’s Glue’ and unforgettable singles like ‘Parachute’ and ‘Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello (Petrol)’.

For more information please contact: info@nkmanagement.ie or 35314278400

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Have you overcome a trauma, experienced hallucinations or gone through heart surgery? Did Tom’s story resonate with you? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

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