63 episodes
Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
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The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran, is a biweekly exploration into improving executive functions. The series transforms complex brain science into accessible, practical strategies for enhancing cognitive skills. It investigates areas like boosting memory, improving cognitive flexibility, and offers tailored strategies. The podcast also examines lifestyle factors and technology on cognitive performance. Aimed at a diverse audience, from students to professionals, this podcast offers a practical guide for enhancing mental capabilities.
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#62: How Different AI tools Help Executive Functions
In this episode of The Executive Functioning Brain Trainer Podcast, Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren explore the revolutionary intersection of AI technology and executive function. They discuss how AI tools like ChatGPT, and Storied can transform the way individuals think through problems, and also how it can enhance executive functions in schooling and the workforce. The conversation also highlights tools like Perplexity, a research and conversational search engine that uses AI-powered chatbots to provide answers. This episode offers a future-focused perspective on how AI is reshaping learning and thinking for individual of all ages.
Links
Storied: https://storied.work/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat: https://tinyurl.com/yfv8sa6f
Claud (Anthropic): https://claude.ai/
Internal Family Systems (Richard Schwartz): https://tinyurl.com/ynmt2ssp
Chat GPT: https://chat.openai.com/
Bard/Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
Inhibitory Control: https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control
Visualization: https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization
Inner Voice: https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices
Cognitive Flexibility: https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility
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#61: Flipping Disabilities into Abilities and the Impact on Executive Functioning
In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer podcast, hosts Darius and Erica offer an exploration into redefining the term “disability”. With empathy and professional insight, they explore the definitions of disability provided by the ADA and the Equality Act 2010. They challenge the traditional view of 'disability', advocating for a more inclusive understanding of cognitive diversity. The episode is enriched with compelling stories to highlight the unique gifts that emerge from thinking differently. This conversation serves as a heartfelt affirmation that what are often seen as weaknesses can be significant strengths, celebrating the creativity, problem-solving skills, and compassion inherent in embracing cognitive diversity.
Links:
Developmental dyslexia essential to human adaptive success, study argues: https://tinyurl.com/4ba9ywpf
The 12 Ways of Processing: https://tinyurl.com/2m7zfepw
Disability (Americans with Disabilities Act): https://tinyurl.com/4sx3eh3f
Disability (Equality Act 2010): https://tinyurl.com/yyw4m444
Inhibitory Control: https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control
Visualization: https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization
Inner Voice: https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices
Cognitive Flexibility: https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility
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#60: Mind Mapping and Executive Functions in the Workplace
In this engaging episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren unravel the magic of mind mapping, presenting it as a simple yet powerful tool designed to empower individuals facing challenges with executive function. The episode delves into the unique benefits of both hand-drawn and digital mind maps, illustrating how they can aid in organizing thoughts, enhancing memory, and clarifying ideas. The discussion also covers strategies to strengthen the inner voice, visualize concepts, and improve focus and emotional regulation, all aimed at making tasks feel more manageable. The hosts extend their conversation to the practical applications of mind mapping in everyday life, from planning and organization to supporting higher-level executive functions like reasoning.
Links:
IVVI: https://www.ivvi.app/
How to Mind Map: https://tinyurl.com/how2mindmap
How to Brainstorm: https://bulletmapacademy.com/brainstorm
Tony Buzan: https://tonybuzan.com/
Edward Dubono: https://www.debono.com/
What is mind mapping: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map
Mnemonics: https://tinyurl.com/ys8ysjjd
Metacognition: https://tinyurl.com/4dbtc8cw
Working Memory: https://tinyurl.com/working-memory
Inhibitory Control: https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control
Visualization: https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization
Inner Voice: https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices
Cognitive Flexibility: https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility
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#59: Understanding EF and Processing Speed Part Two
In this episode of the Personal Brain Trainer, Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren offer a continued discussion on the impact of executive functioning on processing speed. They cover how improving executive functions such as working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility can speed up information processing and lead to better learning outcomes. The hosts offer strategies to help individuals adjust their processing speed, including ways to enhance cognitive processing and tips for slowing down to improve comprehension. Aimed at parents, tutors, and educators, the episode provides practical advice and supportive insights for assisting learners in navigating their processing speeds.
Links:
Student Processing Inventory: http://tinyurl.com/5kxuztep
7 Powerful Strategies to Improve Processing Speed: http://tinyurl.com/3nebmrpz
Slow Processing Speed - 5 Ways it Impacts Learning: http://tinyurl.com/k9zmd2nd
RAN and processing Speed Activities: http://tinyurl.com/455bxjx4
Spot it: https://amzn.to/3GZT5lu
Rapid Automatic Naming: http://tinyurl.com/455bxjx4
Visual Processing Activities: http://tinyurl.com/277ndrmm
Building Peripheral Vision, Visual Tracking and Attention For Improved Reading and Scanning: http://tinyurl.com/368fjkfe
Blink: https://amzn.to/3GXVtsH
Following Directions the Fun and Easy Way: http://tinyurl.com/2az2mkxs
Reading Games: http://tinyurl.com/j5trpy5j
Executive Functioning Library: http://tinyurl.com/mshk2yp8
Reversing Reversals: http://tinyurl.com/4zxjaebp
Hey What’s the Big idea: http://tinyurl.com/43xsyp6z
MPower Games: http://tinyurl.com/2n67vsw9
Set: https://amzn.to/3GX1rKu
Scattergories: https://amzn.to/48wDwO5
Qwitch: http://tinyurl.com/yfncbjn6
EF Coaching: http://tinyurl.com/3kkykmsd
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#58: Understanding EF and Processing Speed Part One
In this episode of "The Executive Function Brain Trainer," hosts Darius and Erica explore the critical role of processing speed in learning, work, and personal development. They clarify the characteristics of processing speed, including how information is perceived, interpreted, and responded to. The discussion also covers factors influencing processing speed, such as age, neurological and psychological conditions, and lifestyle choices. Through their examination, the profound impact of processing speed on academic achievement, workplace productivity, and social interactions is revealed.
Links:
YIPI - Your Individual Processing Inventory: https://mymemorymentor.com/
Wisc: http://tinyurl.com/35vz2dvy
WAIS: http://tinyurl.com/dtbtcmxj
7 Powerful Strategies to Improve Processing Speed: http://tinyurl.com/43vt2jnf
Slow Processing Speed: 5 Ways it Impacts Learning: http://tinyurl.com/tbm3wa8k
How to Identify Slow Processing Speed: http://tinyurl.com/bdu8xj3t
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#57 Executive Functioning & Gamification
In this episode of "The Executive Function Brain Trainer," Darius and Erica explore gamification and Executive Function (EF). They discuss how games increase motivation and happiness as well as foster a shift from passive to active learning. In addition, they talk about how games can develop essential skills like working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Their conversation covers practical strategies for different age groups, from preschool to adults, ensuring that learning is inclusive, adaptable, and resonates with everyone's unique journey. Whether you're a parent, educator, practitioner, or tutor, join us to discover how EF games can create a safe, engaging environment for developing crucial life skills, and ultimately, shaping conscious learners who are motivated, flexible, and ready for life's challenges.
Link to Games:
Following Directions the Fun and Easy Way: http://tinyurl.com/2az2mkxs
Reading Games: http://tinyurl.com/j5trpy5j
Executive Functioning Library: http://tinyurl.com/mshk2yp8
The Visualization Game: http://tinyurl.com/mr46rs3x
Reversing Reversals: http://tinyurl.com/4zxjaebp
Hey What’s the Big idea: http://tinyurl.com/43xsyp6z
Cash Flow: https://a.co/d/3w4BvrL
Piggy Banking: http://tinyurl.com/56nhbszu
MPower Games: http://tinyurl.com/2n67vsw9
Memory Match Game: https://amzn.to/48CSuC5
Set: https://amzn.to/3GX1rKu
Blink: https://amzn.to/3GXVtsH
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: https://amzn.to/47hWyGP
Memory Match Games: https://amzn.to/3RWymFs
Scattergories: https://amzn.to/48wDwO5
Qwitch: http://tinyurl.com/yfncbjn6
Links:
Scrible: https://www.scrible.com/
Executive Function Games for Groups and Classes: http://tinyurl.com/mt7pbj78
Executive Functioning Activities Library: http://tinyurl.com/mry4ww3s
Developing Executive Functions & Study Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach: http://tinyurl.com/hyscff4a
Dr. Warren’s other Executive Functioning Resources: http://tinyurl.com/3mks9h3c
Executive Functioning Competency Screener: https://mymemorymentor.com/efcs/
Join Dr. Warren’s Newsletter for updates: https://goo.gl/fXfuEZ
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Customer Reviews
Artificial Intelligence and its benefits
This podcast on Claude, AI was deeply enlightening for me as an occupational therapist. I have been avoiding AI for a long time feeling overwhelmed by the idea in general. Yet, the lively discussion between Erica and Darius gave me a much broader understanding on how beneficial AI can be for children and adults with special needs. I loved when Darius described his experience with the feedback the Claude AI gave him after listening to the conversation he was having with a special needs student. It was uncanny how accurate the feedback was from Claude, regrading the very subtle human behavior that was exchanged between him and his student. This kind of feedback is a must for those who have difficulty reading physical cues. This conversation about the functionality of Claude opened my eyes to a aother level of support available for social training skills. This is brilliant.
Provides helpful strategies for learning difficulties
I’m so grateful I found this podcast bc I actually gain new ideas to help my dtr with different methods to help her learn.
Additionally, the analogies used to help understand concepts are super helpful. And personal discussions on how they learn.
Enlightening
I love this podcast so far! I hope that episodes start to come more consistently. The concept of visualization was a revelation to me, and I’m starting to wrap my head around executive functioning, though it’s such a multifaceted topic. Conveying the information through metaphor is a great way to connect it to a wide audience, making complex topics easily accessible to people of all education levels. One minor issue is that I feel the best metaphors happen organically through conversation, and at times in this podcast they seem a bit forced which occasionally takes me out of the experience and slows down the flow of the podcast. But it’s still a new show and I think with each episode they’re developing chemistry between their differing teaching methods, so I’m excited to hear more!