NEURO NUGGETS
Neuro Nuggets is a series of short videos where I talk to experts about the brain, neuroscience and neurology.
I love geeking out on the brain. It’s thrilling and a bit terrifying to realize how much this organ influences our lives and work, yet most of us live in blissful ignorance.
Twelve years ago, I didn’t give much thought to the three-pound marvel between our ears. That all changed when my husband, and later my son, survived brain injuries. Suddenly, my learning curve was vertical! I was desperate for brain-related videos or articles that made sense, and explaining my son’s brain issues to his grandparents was nearly impossible without helpful images.
So, my son’s doctor and I teamed up to create a collection of images to make communication easier between doctors, patients, and their families. These images are still being used today at the neuroendocrine department at Great Ormond Street Hospital and by the SUCCESS charity at conferences and events.
Thankfully, just twelve years later, we know a lot more about the brain than we did. Neuroscience and neurobiology experts are making their findings more accessible. As part of my personal mission to humanize the workplace, I created a short video series called “Neuro Nuggets.” These videos feature interviews with fellow brain enthusiasts, sharing their passion and insights in a citizen friendly way.
Meet Bret Freeman – business phycologist running his own business and working closely with the Neuro Leadership Institute sharing evidence based practices with global leaders to improve their human habits. We love geeking out on the brain together and this is a teaser for the 3 short videos that follow.
“Busting brain myths” Bret Freeman shares insights into the latest neuroscience research and busts some of the biggest neuro myths.
“Screen time and cognitive load” Bret Freeman shares insights on the impact of time on devices, cognitive energy and human connection.
“Phone addiction and human interaction” Bret Freeman, Business Psychologist shares insights around modern day living and how digital devices are changing the way we interact.
Understanding the Brain: Simplified and Humanized
When our brains aren’t firing on all cylinders — whether due to overload, exhaustion, or after an injury or surgery — it’s natural to want to regain some control. But finding understandable, non-terrifying information out there can be quite the challenge. As a mentor to young brain tumor survivors, I found myself frustrated by the overly complex or downright scary resources available.
So, I teamed up with Mark Waldman, a neuroscience researcher, to create a series of accessible, easy-to-understand images designed to guide workshops and 1:1 coaching/mentoring sessions with brain-injured young people and their families.
For more brain images, this time designed with Dr Helen Spoudeas to help patients and their families better understand the impact of a tumour and treatment, go to the SUCCESS charity website.
