Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast

By: Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • 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.
    Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
    Show more Show less
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • #78: AI Agents and Executive Functions

    #78: AI Agents and Executive Functions
    Jan 14 2025

    In this first episode of the year, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran discuss the transformative role of AI agents in 2025 and how they will impact executive functions. They explain the evolution of AI from simple tasks to complex processes and emphasize the importance of active engagement to strengthen cognitive skills. The episode also explores the potential for AI to revolutionize daily tasks, improve productivity, and support neurodiverse individuals by automating repetitive work, thus allowing more time for strategic thinking and executive decision-making.

    Links:

    • Chat GPT: https://openai.com/
    • EF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coaching
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/
    • EF Adult Coaching: https://tinyurl.com/mwv6uz26
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Brought to you by

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learningspecialistcourses.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iVVi.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dropintoyourbestself.com/
    Show more Show less
    57 mins
  • #77: AI Developments for Executive Functions

    #77: AI Developments for Executive Functions
    Dec 17 2024

    In this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran discuss the latest advancements in artificial intelligence with a focus on OpenAI's O1 model. They detail how this new model is trained differently, integrating metacognitive processes for better decision-making. They explore how AI can support executive functions like planning, time management, and cognitive flexibility. The episode also delves into the potential future capabilities of AI, including its applications in emotional regulation and personal assistance, while raising questions about ethical usage.

    • Chat GPT: https://openai.com/
    • EF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coaching
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/
    • EF Adult Coaching: https://tinyurl.com/mwv6uz26
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Brought to you by

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learningspecialistcourses.com⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ivvi.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dropintoyourbestself.com/
    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • #76: The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Executive Functions

    #76: The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Executive Functions
    Dec 4 2024
    In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran delve into the impact of the autonomic nervous system on executive functions. They explore the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, offering practical tools like breathing exercises, yoga nidra, mindfulness, and even the therapeutic potential of walking and EMDR. They also shared personal anecdotes and actionable strategies to help listeners regulate their nervous systems and improve their executive functioning, all while emphasizing the balance between arousal and relaxation. Links: Autonomic Nervous System: https://tinyurl.com/bdfpw3ve Sympathetic Nervous System: https://tinyurl.com/38bpfvy4 Parasympathetic Nervous System: https://tinyurl.com/y6fxz9fw Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: https://tinyurl.com/349tetxa Hypnosis: https://tinyurl.com/muw9bvh8 Yoga Nidra: https://tinyurl.com/ykwfk7wd Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Diaphragmatic Breathing: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zn4zf Box Breathing: https://tinyurl.com/bddjr4sa 4-7-8 Breathing: https://tinyurl.com/mr3u6r8v EF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching: https://tinyurl.com/mwv6uz26Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/cognitive-flexibility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inhibitory-control⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/blogvisualization⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/inner-voices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learningspecialistcourses.com⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ivvi.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dropintoyourbestself.com/
    Show more Show less
    1 hr

What listeners say about Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available