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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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September 28, 202635 min

The Marriage Ended. Their Business didn't - Brainz Podcast with Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black

The Marriage Ended. Their Business Didn't - Brainz Podcast with Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black Susan Griffin-Black and Brad Black are the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of EO Products, the personal-care company they built from their garage in California. More than 30 years later, EO and Everyone remain independently owned, locally made brands created with the belief that business can be both successful and deeply human. In this episode, Susan and Brad share how they continued to lead their business and raise a family together after their divorce. They discuss the trust, respect and shared purpose that allowed their partnership to endure, even as their relationship changed. They also explain why they chose to grow without venture capital or private equity, keeping production close to home and making products accessible without compromising on care. From EO’s care of self to Everyone’s care of others, this conversation explores local manufacturing, values-led leadership and building something that lasts. With podcast host Míceál O'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 21, 202632 min

92M Jobs Will Disappear by 2030. Why? - Brainz Podcast with Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg

92M Jobs Will Disappear by 2030. Why? - Brainz Podcast with Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg Futurist, psychologist, entrepreneur and human sustainability expert Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg joins the Brainz Podcast to explore how we can remain human, resilient and connected in an age of accelerating artificial intelligence. Drawing on her work across psychology, technology and sustainability, Anabel asks not only what AI will do for us, but what it may quietly change within us. In this episode, Anabel explains why AI’s deepest effect may not be on our jobs alone, but on our cognition, identity, agency and capacity to think critically. She explores the risk of offloading too much thinking to intelligent machines, why uncertainty is vital to creativity, and the distinctly human skills that will matter most as technology evolves. Anabel also introduces the idea of human sustainability: creating conditions in which people can continue to learn, contribute, connect and develop without sacrificing their psychological, physical or social resources. She discusses why sustainable businesses cannot ignore burnout and disengagement, how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty, and why resilience is not simply tolerating unlimited stress. From AI, critical thinking and future leadership to women in technology, purpose beyond marketing, rest, wellbeing and finding your inner voice, this conversation offers a thoughtful and grounding look at the future. Anabel shares why progress should not only make people more efficient, but help them become more fully human, not just efficient. With podcast host Míceál O'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 15, 202629 min

Burnout Is The Symptom, Here’s The Actual Problem - Brainz Podcast with Courtney Stough

Burnout Is The Symptom, Here’s The Problem - Brainz Podcast with Courtney Stough Attorney and author Courtney Stough joins the Brainz Podcast to explore people pleasing, burnout and the personas we can build to feel accepted, successful and safe. After achieving the kind of life that looked successful on paper, Courtney found herself disconnected from who she truly was. She shares how living as the high-achieving “good girl” professionally and the endlessly accommodating “cool girl” personally left little room for her own needs, voice and energy. She also explains why healing can become another form of striving, and how all-or-nothing thinking can keep us disconnected from the small practices that genuinely restore us. This conversation is a reminder that coming back to yourself does not require blowing up your life, but learning to listen to what you need within it. In this episode, Courtney discusses why saying no can feel unsafe, how childhood messages can shape our boundaries and identities, and why burnout is often a signal of a deeper disconnection rather than simply a need for more rest. She also explores heart-mind resonance, self-sovereignty and learning to trust your internal compass in a world full of outside opinions. Discover 'Prana Rising: Reclaim Your Life Force & Amplify Your Personal Power' here With podcast host Míceál O'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 1, 202634 min

Certainty Can’t Fix OCD, But This Can - Brainz Podcast with Lee Solomon

Certainty Can’t Fix OCD, But This Can - Brainz Podcast with Lee Solomon OCD specialist, therapist, educator and founder of The OCD Therapists, Lee Solomon joins the Brainz Podcast to explore one of the world’s most misunderstood mental-health conditions: obsessive-compulsive disorder. Drawing on his own lived experience and his work supporting clients, Lee reveals why OCD is about far more than being tidy or organised, and why intrusive thoughts can feel so frighteningly real. In this episode, Lee explains how OCD can create an exhausting cycle of unwanted thoughts, distress and compulsions. He explores how checking, reassurance-seeking, researching, avoidance and rumination can become attempts to “fix” fear, and why the relentless hunt for certainty can quietly take over a person’s life. Lee also shares his deeply personal journey with harm OCD, from living in fear of his own intrusive thoughts to finally understanding what was happening and finding a path forward. He discusses why OCD can affect even highly capable people and why recovery is not about trying to outthink every thought that appears. From intrusive thoughts, compulsions and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to radical acceptance, uncertainty, self-compassion and the courage to face fear differently, this conversation offers an honest and practical look at OCD through the eyes of someone who has both lived it and dedicated his career to treating it. Lee also shares the message he most wants listeners to hear: your thoughts do not define you, and recovery is possible with the right support. With podcast host Míceál O'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 18, 202638 min

Your Body Knows More Than You Think - Brainz Podcast with Andrea Hurst

Your Body Knows More Than You Think - Brainz Podcast with Andrea Hurst Global wellness visionary and internationally recognised reflexology master Andrea Hurst joins the Brainz Podcast to explore the fascinating connection between the body, mind, emotions, and our overall wellbeing. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, Andrea reveals how reflexology can offer a unique window into the body and why learning to listen to what our bodies are telling us may be more important than we realise. In this episode, Andrea explains what reflexology actually is and the ancient principles behind the practice, including the idea that the feet act as a mirror of the entire body. She shares how her highly personalised approach goes beyond relaxation, with treatments designed to consider physical wellbeing alongside a person's mental and emotional state. Andrea also reflects on her remarkable international career, from working with high-profile clients and rehabilitation patients to receiving a US Green Card under the Extraordinary Ability category. She shares how decades of experience, meticulous attention to detail, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to her craft have shaped both her reputation and her approach to wellness. From reflexology and holistic health to hydration, rest, resilience, complementary medicine, and learning to recognise what our bodies need, this conversation offers a fascinating look at wellness through the eyes of a practitioner who has spent more than 30 years studying and working with the human body. Andrea also reveals the mindset she credits for her success: patience, consistency, endurance, and resilience. With podcast host Míceál O'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 17, 202634 min

Your Words Shape Who You Become - Brainz Podcast with Case Kenny

Your Words Shape Who You Become - Brainz Podcast with Case Kenny Author, keynote speaker, and leading voice on the language and psychology of optimism Case Kenny joins the Brainz Podcast to explore how the words we use can shape the way we feel, behave, and ultimately who we become. In this episode, Case shares why optimism isn't simply positive thinking, but the belief that things can change. He explains how language can influence motivation, resilience, behaviour, and identity, and why the person we become is built through the small choices and actions we repeat every day. The conversation also explores the surprising relationship between language and emotion, including why saying "I am anxious" or "I am sad" can cause us to identify with what we're feeling rather than see it as something we're experiencing. Case explains how changing the words we use can create distance from difficult emotions, shift our self-perception, and give us greater choice over how we respond. Case also explores self-respect and relationships, why fear and scarcity can keep us in situations we've outgrown, why patience can be reframed as faith in ourselves, and why keeping the promises we've made to ourselves is one of the most powerful expressions of self-respect. From optimism and identity to relationships, self-talk, emotions, and personal growth, this conversation reveals how seemingly small shifts in language can have a profound impact on how we experience ourselves and our lives - and why changing the way we speak to ourselves can begin to change who we become. With podcast host Míceál O'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Neville Founder 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'Kane Enjoy 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 Daniel CEO 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'Kane Enjoy 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 Astor Physician, 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'Kane Enjoy 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 White Retired 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'Kane Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.