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BRAINZ PODCAST

BRAINZ PODCAST

Hosted by Brainz Magazine

Episodes

241

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

In Brainz Podcast, selected members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, hacks within different topics. Brainz Podcast hosts are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Innovation, Technology and Lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 11, 202637 min

Why A Pause Can Change Everything - Brainz Podcast with Engy Neville

Why A Pause Can Change Everything - Brainz Podcast with Engy NevilleFounder of Embracing Zen with Engy, Intuitive Leadership Strategist, and Conscious Leadership Mentor Engy Neville joins the Brainz Podcast to explore conscious leadership, why high achievers can unknowingly operate in survival mode, the power of the conscious pause, and why lasting transformation begins with understanding ourselves.In this episode, Engy shares how more than three decades in corporate strategy and leadership shaped her understanding of the person behind the title. She explains why communication, delegation, and decision-making skills can only go so far when fear, perfectionism, insecurity, and the need for approval are still driving our behaviour, and how self-awareness can help leaders break unconscious patterns.The conversation also explores why survival mode can look like success, the hidden cost of overworking, people-pleasing, and constantly chasing the next achievement, and how creating space between a trigger and response gives us greater awareness and choice. Engy also explores how intuition and strategy can work together, why fear and intuition feel fundamentally different, and why reinvention isn't about becoming someone new, but carrying forward the wisdom of who we've already been.From conscious leadership and emotional intelligence to identity, intuition, survival mode, and personal transformation, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on understanding what drives us, releasing the patterns we've outgrown, and learning to lead and live with greater awareness, alignment, and intention.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 4, 202631 min

The Art Of Healthy Conflict - Brainz Podcast with Sandra Daniel

The Art Of Healthy Conflict - Brainz Podcast with Sandra DanielCEO and co-founder of Openfield Consulting Sandra Daniel joins the Brainz Podcast to explore the future of leadership, why so many organisational change efforts fail, how healthy cultures are intentionally designed, and why lasting transformation begins with people rather than processes.In this episode, Sandra shares her journey into organisational transformation, revealing how decades of studying leadership, systems thinking, conflict, and human behaviour have shaped her approach to helping organisations navigate complexity. She explains why resistance to change is often misunderstood, why complexity shouldn't always be simplified, and how curiosity, trust, and psychological safety create the conditions for meaningful and sustainable change.The conversation also explores the relationship between leadership and culture, the surprising reasons burnout can affect entire organisations rather than just individuals, the value of healthy conflict, and why the best leaders ask better questions instead of believing they need all the answers. Sandra also reflects on the 40-year life plan she wrote when she was younger, the importance of embracing uncertainty, and why collaboration, human connection, and shared purpose consistently outperform control, speed, and rigid top-down thinking.From leadership and organisational culture to burnout, conflict, resilience, and navigating complexity, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on creating workplaces where people can adapt, thrive, and build lasting change together.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 28, 202629 min

Why Stress Is Addictive - Brainz Podcast with Dr. Juliette Astor

Why Stress Is Addictive - Brainz Podcast with Dr. Juliette AstorPhysician, founder of Terra Wellness, and regenerative health advocate Dr. Juliette Astor joins the Brainz Podcast to explore the future of healthcare, the hidden toxins impacting our wellbeing, why stress can become addictive, and how true healing requires caring for the mind, body, and spirit together.In this episode, Dr. Juliette shares her journey into medicine, revealing how a lifelong fascination with both science and spirituality led her to combine evidence-based healthcare with holistic and regenerative practices. She explains why modern life leaves so many people feeling exhausted and disconnected, how negative thought patterns can influence our physical health, and why taking just a few minutes each day to pause, reflect, and reconnect can have a lasting impact on wellbeing.The conversation also explores the surprising science behind why stress can become addictive, alongside the power of small daily habits, the importance of human connection, nutrition, movement, meditation, and personalised healthcare over one-size-fits-all wellness trends. Dr. Juliette also discusses the future of regenerative medicine, why addressing root causes is essential for long-term health, and how her Terra Wellness app helps people create sustainable lifestyle changes.From hidden toxins and preventative healthcare to resilience, longevity, and living with greater intention, this conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting health is built through consistent daily choices rather than dramatic transformations.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 14, 202638 min

Who Are We Without Our Memories? Brainz Podcast with Jennifer White

Who Are We Without Our Memories? | Brainz Podcast with Jennifer WhiteRetired Registered Nurse, healthcare executive, author, and speaker Jennifer White joins the Brainz Podcast to share her extraordinary journey of resilience, recovery, reinvention, and finding purpose after surviving life-threatening brain tumour surgery.In this episode, Jennifer reflects on her thirty-year nursing career before revealing how, shortly after retiring, her life changed forever. Following complex brain surgery, she lost her memories, couldn't recognise her husband, and had to relearn how to walk, talk, and rebuild her identity. Rather than allowing those challenges to define her, Jennifer embraced a new beginning, discovering an unexpected passion for writing that would eventually lead her to become a bestselling medical thriller author, speaker, and television host.The conversation also explores the remarkable connection between storytelling and healing, how writing helped unlock Jennifer's returning memories, and the real-life experiences that inspired her debut novel, The Triggering Scent. Jennifer also shares powerful insights into resilience, navigating life after trauma, the irreplaceable role of nurses in healthcare, and why setbacks can often become the beginning of an entirely new chapter rather than the end of one.From surviving a brain tumour to relearning life itself, this conversation is a powerful reminder that hope, purpose, and possibility can emerge from even life's most difficult moments.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 7, 202644 min

Why Is It Still So Hard to Talk About Sex? Brainz Podcast with Dr. Linda Fraim

Why Is It Still So Hard to Talk About Sex? | Brainz Podcast with Dr. Linda FraimDr. Linda Fraim, Clinical Health Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, certified Sexologist, educator, television host, and author, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a fascinating conversation on psychology, relationships, sexuality, communication, and holistic healing.In this episode, she shares how an unexpected career journey led her from studying engineering to becoming an internationally recognised psychologist, and why life rarely unfolds according to plan. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, teaching, and public education, Linda explores common misconceptions about mental health, why true wellbeing depends on balancing the mind and body, and how our earliest experiences shape the way we connect with others.The conversation also explores why conflict escalates, practical techniques for turning heated arguments into healthier conversations, the importance of trust and attachment in relationships, and why conversations around sex continue to feel uncomfortable despite living in a world with more information than ever before. Linda also shares insights from her extensive research into the history of sexuality, revealing how attitudes towards intimacy have evolved across different cultures and what those lessons can teach us about relationships today.From the science of attachment to the history of sexuality, this conversation explores the many factors that shape how we love, communicate, and connect with one another.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 2, 202642 min

Is Your Mouth the Key to Better Health? Brainz Podcast with Dr. Marc Mortiboys

Is Your Mouth the Key to Better Health? Brainz Podcast with Dr. Marc MortiboysDr. Marc Mortiboys, dentist, founder of The Dental Shaman Movement, and advocate for holistic oral health, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a fascinating conversation on dentistry, healing, and the deeper connection between the mouth, body, and mind. In this episode, he shares how nearly 40 years in dentistry, a powerful near-death experience, and his work with indigenous and shamanic healing traditions shaped a very different way of looking at oral health. Moving beyond the traditional view of dentistry as simply fixing teeth, Marc explains why the mouth can reveal so much about stress, inflammation, nervous system health, and overall wellbeing. The conversation explores the link between oral health and wider physical health, including saliva, acidity, jaw tension, teeth grinding, gum health, and the growing awareness around the oral-systemic connection. Marc also discusses the mission behind The Dental Shaman Movement and why prevention, self-awareness, and a more natural approach to health are becoming increasingly important.This is a thought-provoking episode for anyone interested in holistic health, dentistry, and personal transformation, offering a deeper perspective on why your mouth may hold more insight into your wellbeing than you realise.With podcast host Míceál O'KaneHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 24, 202656 min

Brainz Podcast Special Edition - The Journey Behind the Breath

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast with host Remington SteeleIn the final episode of this special three-part series, Remington Steele shares the personal journey behind her work as a breath specialist, author, wellness educator, and founder. In conversation with Tina Hawkins, Remington opens up about childhood, motherhood, dance, faith, self-love, healing, and the life experiences that shaped Breathe With Me: See Yourself Through Your Breath. This episode invites listeners to meet the woman behind the breathwork and reflect on what it means to keep learning, keep evolving, and keep showing up for yourself.Join the Breathe With Rem newsletter for ongoing breathwork insights, tools, and offerings to support your healing and growth.Check out my latest article here, or check my new website! Listen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 23, 202635 min

What If School Taught Purpose Instead of Performance? Brainz Podcast with Linn Angell

What If School Taught Purpose Instead of Performance? Brainz Podcast with Linn AngellLinn Angell, intuitive educator, author, and founder of 144 Education NGO, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for an inspiring conversation on education, intuition, and the future of human development. In this episode, she shares her perspective on why many young people are becoming disconnected from creativity, purpose, and emotional well-being, and why she believes education must evolve to better support the needs of a new generation. Drawing from personal experience, Linn reflects on a life-changing journey that deepened her understanding of intuition, conscious learning, and human potential. The conversation explores the limitations of traditional educational systems, the growing challenges facing students and teachers, and why individuality, presence, and self-discovery are often overlooked in modern learning environments. Linn also speaks about her Pedagogic Meditation framework, the role of intuition in learning, and how educators can create more compassionate and human-centred experiences for children. Through her work with 144 Education, she shares a vision for helping young people develop not only academically, but emotionally and personally as well.This is an insightful episode for anyone interested in education, creativity, and personal growth, offering a deeper look at how learning can become more conscious, compassionate, and human-centred.With podcast host Míceal O'KaneHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 16, 202624 min

What Does Success Really Mean? Brainz Podcast with Jose Antonio del Valle Torres

What Does Success Really Mean? Brainz Podcast with Jose Antonio del Valle TorresJose Antonio del Valle Torres, entrepreneur and advocate for ethical business and social systems, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, power, and the realities of building within global systems. In this episode, he shares his perspective on the tension between local communities and global capitalism, and why smaller voices and founders are often left vulnerable despite the promise of opportunity and innovation. Drawing from personal experience, Jose reflects on the challenges of navigating corporate power, legal systems, and the gap between principle and reality. The conversation explores the myths around entrepreneurship, the high failure rate of new businesses, and why meaningful support for founders is often missing. Jose also speaks on the role of institutions, the influence of power and funding, and how these forces can shape outcomes in ways many people don’t see.This is a thought-provoking episode for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, fairness, and the future of society, offering a deeper perspective on success, responsibility, and building a more balanced world.With podcast host Miceal O´KaneHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 9, 202648 min

Marketing That Works, AI, SEO, and Sustainable Growth - Brainz Podcast with Ina Maria Toncescu

Marketing That Works, AI, SEO, and Sustainable Growth with Ina Maria Toncescu - Brainz PodcastIna Maria Toncescu, marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of noLMIT Marketing, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a practical conversation on modern marketing, sustainable growth, AI, visibility, and building systems that support long-term business success. In this episode, Ina shares insights from more than 17 years in marketing, communications, and business development. Drawing from her experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs across North America, she explores why so many business owners become overwhelmed by marketing, the dangers of chasing trends, and why strong foundations remain more important than ever in an increasingly digital world.The conversation explores authenticity, audience connection, content strategy, newsletters, SEO, AI search, automation, and the systems businesses need to turn attention into meaningful growth. Ina also discusses the rise of AI-powered search, the importance of authority and backlinks, why consistency outperforms short-term viral success, and how businesses can create marketing that remains effective as technology continues to evolve. This is a valuable episode for entrepreneurs, business owners, and marketers looking to cut through the noise, simplify their approach, and build sustainable marketing systems that create visibility, trust, and long-term results.With podcast host Miceal O´KaneHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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