Podcast appearances and mentions of shane o'mara

It's coming up the 75th anniversary of the publication of George Orwell's 1984.We discuss with professor Shane O'Mara the various psychological insights of Orwell and how they endure and resonate to the present day.We don't like chaos and detest change. When our beliefs don't cost us anything - and keep us on good terms with fellow group members - we don't care about the facts. Winston Smith's torturer didn't just persuade him to say two plus two equals five, he got Smith to truly believe it.Beliefs, once acquired are sticky and change only slowly. We look to our group identities for affirmation, not for facts or data or truth. So how can minds be changed, or at least put on nodding acquaintance with objective reality? Start by realising that facts don't matter, at least in the first instance. And listen very carefully, with respect, to what people have to say.Are we sleepwalking into authoritarianism? Do autocracies naturally burn out? Do democracies? Do old men have a tendency to authoritarianism?Trump voters say they want the US to become less chaotic with less government intrusion in their lives. So why are they voting for someone who will (has) deliver exactly what they don't want?Dislike of the other is becoming more important than fondness for our own tribes. Are Democrats really "un-American"?And a brief update on Shane's thoughts on new wonder drugs that cut obesity and control appetite.He is still sceptical about AI.ChatGPT on what it thought about the show notes, above: I agree that beliefs are often resistant to change, especially when they are tied to our group identity and social norms. However, I think that facts do matter, and that we should always strive to seek the truth and challenge our assumptions. I believe that one of the ways to do that is to expose ourselves to diverse perspectives and sources of information, and to engage in respectful and constructive dialogue with others who may disagree with us.

With all the pressure of the Christmas season I held off from putting out a 'geopolitical review of the year' or something like that: there's a lot going on and people need some space. Instead, I wanted to finish the year with an episode that is in some ways completely different, but also relevant to the issues we have covered in the podcast earlier. Shane O'Mara is a professor of experimental brain psychology at Trinity College, Dublin and the author of numerous books and studies. He also has a brilliant Substack called Brain Pizza which I can highly recommend.Recently, Shane published a book called Talking Heads which explains the unexpected link between human conversation, which of course depends on human memory, and nations. At a time when nationalism in its most pernicious and dangerous form is an increasing phenomenon, understanding that it is a function of human memory, not some inherent feature of Englishness, Germanness, Russianess or whatever, feels like an important insight and worth talking about.Thank you all for listening to this and other episodes of the podcast. I hope you have enjoyed it and hope that you will continue to listen into 2024.You can follow me https://twitter.com/SnellArthur also more often on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/snellarthur.bsky.social. I write at https://arthursnell.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In conversation with professor Shane O'Mara of Trinity College Dublin.Novo Nordisk has become Europe's largest, most valuable, company on the back of some new weight-loss drugs.Is the hype justified?It's early days but the preliminary evidence is an emphatic yes!There are familiar caveats: potential side effects and cost.But these drugs do seem to work.And not just for weight loss - this is where it gets more speculative/preliminary but there are hints that the drugs' effects on the brain could have some positive benefits for other types of addictions, not just those involving food.Maybe we should just all buy the shares? (This is not an investing tipping podcast!!!)Will the producers of ultra processed foods go the way of tobacco companies?Could these drugs even help us survive Christmas (this really is at the highly speculative/no data end of the spectrum :))Shane O'Mara | Professor of Experimental Brain Research | School of Psychology andInstitute of Neuroscience | Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin, D02 PN40,IrelandHis new book: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds His newsletter: BrainPizza Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Communication is about so much more than sharing words. As neuroscientist Shane O'Mara explains, communication is about sharing reality.According to O'Mara, “A conversation is where we create a shared reality together.” As a professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin, his research has focused on how human brains sync up through communication. “The essence is that we are creating a shared reality where we come to share the same states of emotion, the same states of memory, and we come to think about the future together in a new way.”On this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, O'Mara joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss how language, memory, and imagination play into communication, and how we can use active listening, turn-taking, and mentalizing to create a shared reality together.More resourcesFor a full transcript of this conversation, visit our website. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ultrasound tests in Burnley market hall will help the phonetics lab at Lancaster University explore tongue positions and accents as part of this year's Being Human Festival. Claire Nance joins John Gallagher to explain more. Alongside them are Rob Drummond from Manchester Met University, author of a new book You're All Talk, Andrea Smith from the University of Suffolk, who is researching early radio voices and Shane O'Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research in Trinity College Dublin, who has been exploring why we converse. Producer in Salford: Faith Lawrence Professor Claire Nance and her team from Lancaster University are at Burnley Market on Saturday 11th November. The Being Human Festival runs a series of public events across the UK showcasing humanities research at universities. It runs November 9th - 18th https://www.beinghumanfestival.org/ Dr Andrea Smith is a Lecturer in English and Creative Writing at the University of Suffolk Professor Shane O'Mara teaches at Trinity College Dublin and is the author of books including In Praise of Walking and Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds Professor Rob Drummond's book You're All Talk is out now and you can hear more from him in these podcasts New Thinking: City Talk https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07h30hm and New Thinking: Accents https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d66mtl You can find John Gallagher's programme A History of the Tongue available if you look up Radio 3's Sunday Feature programme website And we have other Free Thinking discussions about speech: Sadie Ryan, Lynda Clark and Allison Koenecke in an episode called Speech, Voice, Accents and AI https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000srbn New Thinking: Language the Victorians and Us https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dmjgwx New Thinking: Language Loss and Revival https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dw6ctr What is Speech? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b1q2f3 What is Good Listening? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000djtd The pros and cons of swearing https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c0r4m Language and Belonging https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006fh9 AI and creativity: what makes us human? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005nml

The power of skillful conversation - from the personal to the global level. This week's conversation is with professor Shane O'Mara, a neuroscientist of the top order who is professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin. He is also the author of Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversations Shapes Our World. Shane explaisn the role that conversation and memory has in our ability to envisage a better future. We talk about lots in this episode including the difference between the narrative self - the 'story of me' made up of memories, beliefs and the like - and the 'aware self', which experiences the present moment directly. Most people identify with the former and not the latter - but is that really wise?Shane also explains how countries are created by conversations, and are ideas rather than real entities, and he shares some powerful and proven conversational tools to bridge gaps, break down walls and dissolve the propensity some people have to dehumanise 'the other'. We also discuss the Hard Problem of Consciousness.Shane's new book: Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds His newsletter: BrainPizzaMy YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Sign up to my newsletter: simonmundie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Quinn discusses the power of walking and how it's an underrated superpower that can benefit us both mentally and physically. Because movement is medicine, walking has many health benefits that extend into our minds! In the episode, Quinn discusses some of the work of Shane O'Mara, Author of “In Praise of Walking” and teaches listeners: The health benefits of walking. Simple ways to incorporate new habits of walking into their lives. How a study found the brain gets “younger” by walking 30 minutes three times a week. Scripture Renewal Tip: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 Mind Renewal Tip: If movement is medicine then walking is one of the best ways to heal our mind and body naturally! Resources: Praise Walking New Scientific Exploration The Surprising Science of Walking The Remarkable Science of Walking The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays available on-line HERE.

Poznejme dějiny i vlastnosti této naší jedinečné schopnosti …od prvních forem života na dně oceánu až po nová zjištění moderní vědy. Proč je dobré chodit? Co se děje v mozku, když se hýbeme? Co je to bipedie a proč je pro člověka tak specifická? Chůze: prospívá svalům, zlepšuje držení těla, chrání a uzdravuje orgány, zpomaluje proces stárnutí mozku… …a dokonce ho může i zvrátit. Díky mozku a nervové soustavě se umíme proplétat davem a orientovat se podle „vnitřní GPS“. Když se mozek rozpohybuje, začínáme myslet kreativněji, zlepší se nám nálada a odplaví se stres. A když kráčíme s někým bok po boku za stejným cílem, podporuje to naši soudržnost. Společná chůze je tmelem, který nás jako lidstvo vždy držel pohromadě a pomáhal nám přežít. Kniha je pro vás, pokud máte dvě nohy a umíte chodit, umíte chodit vzpříměně, chcete být zdravější, kreativnější a spokojenější, chcete lépe pochopit, proč naše města vypadají, jak vypadají, chcete zjistit, jak si chůzí dopomoci k zdravějšímu mozku, už jste příliš dlouho seděli a víte, že to není úplně správné. Musíme znovu začít chodit. Ať už po horách, po parku, nebo prostě jen do školy a do práce. V knize se dozvíte Proč je pro člověka chůze tak důležitá a přínosná Jak se naše schopnost chodit vyvíjela a my se díky ní dostali všude Jak a proč funguje mechanismus chůze tak spolehlivě Proč bychom měli na chůzi myslet při designu a architektuře měst Proč je chůze důležitá nejenom pro tělo, ale i mysl a mozek Jak můžeme díky pohybu myslet kreativněji a být zdravější Jak dokáže chůze přispět k zlepšovaní a změnám ve společnosti Dovolme této knize, která je doslova ódou na chůzi, ať nás obohatí o cenné poznatky týkající se chození, ať už jde o jeho pozitivní účinky na lidské zdraví, radost z pohybu nebo jeho mechanické principy. Pak jistě pochopíme, jak je důležité vstát, začít chodit, a objevit tak své šťastnější, zdravější a vynalézavější já. Proč je chůze důležitá? Je holistická: každý její aspekt prospívá každému aspektu našeho bytí. Je pro každého a je to činnost, která je pro nás zcela přirozená. Je prospěšná nejen pro naše tělo a mozek, ale i pro celou společnost. Zprostředkovává nám multisenzorické vnímání světa ve všech jeho tvarech, podobách, zvucích a pocitech, neboť při chůzi je mozek využíván mnohými rozmanitými způsoby Společné pochodování za určitým účelem – může být účinným popudem k opravdové změně ve společnosti. Je pro nás životně důležitá, a to jak z individuálního, tak i kolektivního hlediska. Proto by se měla odrážet ve způsobu uspořádání našeho života a společnosti. Je třeba, aby veřejná politická rozhodnutí plně reflektovala to, proč nás chůze činí tak jedinečně lidskými, a tuto skutečnost zabudovala i do městského a příměstského plánování. Dělá z nás sociální tvory tím, že osvobozuje ruce pro používání nástrojů a pro gesta, díky nimž vyjadřujeme ostatním nějaký význam. Umožňuje, abychom se mohli držet za ruce a vysílat zamilované signály. Umožňuje nám poskytnout si vzájemnou fyzickou oporu. Po přečtení O'Marovy knihy budete vědět proč si vybíráte konkrétní trasy po okolí, je během cestování nejlepší chodit, chodit, chodit – zejména po největších městech světa, jsou věci, se kterými v práci bojujete, po procházce najednou snazší, máte s přáteli, se kterými chodíte (na procházku), silnější vztahy, můžete mít již po třech dnech bez chůze abstinenční bolesti. Řekli o knize „Překvapivě fascinující vědecká úvaha o nejobyčejnější lidské činnosti.“ ― Ron Charles, Washington Post „Dostatečně informativní a přesvědčivá, aby probudila i toho nejzarytějšího gaučového povaleče.“ ― Jonathon Keats, New Scientist „Poctivý ve svém rozsahu, aktuální ve své naléhavosti a přesvědčivý ve své prezentaci…. O'Mara se věnuje zdánlivě prozaickému tématu a ukazuje, jak fascinující a životně důležité ve skutečnosti je.“ ― Michael Berry, Sierra „Úchvatné a výstižné… O'Mara dokáže poutavě vplést historii, filozofii a poezii do vědecké literatury.“ ― M.R. O'Connor, Undark „Jak O'Mara jasně říká, každá procházka je transformativní. Rozšiřuje mozkové buňky, nastartuje svaly, uvolňuje tvůrčího ducha a zlepšuje náladu. Tato kniha by mohla – a měla – změnit váš život.“ ― Florence Williams, autor knihy The Nature Fix „Přesvědčivé… Chvála chůze je prošpikována postřehy o všem možném, od básníků a flâneurů 19. století až po moderní experimenty se subjekty hrajícími videohry ve skeneru fMRI.“ ― Helen Davies, Sunday Times Autor: Shane O'Mara Typ knihy: audiokniha, e-kniha, tištěná kniha Vydavatelství: Nakladatelství Audiolibrix Vazba: pevná vazba Délka audioknihy: 7:51 h Počet stránek knihy: 224 Původní název: In Praise of Walking Audioknihu Proč chodíme si můžete koupit v nejlepším obchodě s audioknihami Audiolibrix. Knihu a e-knihu Proč chodíme si můžete koupit na webu nakladatelství Audiolibrix

This episode is brought to you by WHOOP, Pique Life, and Rupa Health. Did you know that people who walk over 7,500 steps a day reduce their risk of all cause mortality and are less likely to suffer from major depressive disorders? Walking is one of the fundamental actions attributed to humans, yet our modern lifestyles do not promote this activity in our daily lives. It has many incredible health benefits and is one of the most underrated and low-cost activities that can be added to your daily routine to promote longevity and prevent aging. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru and Dr. Shane O'Mara discuss the mind-blowing science behind the power of walking and its ability to boost your mood, health, and even creativity. Shane O'Mara is a renowned neuroscientist and professor known for his work in the field of cognitive neuroscience, particularly in the areas of memory, stress, and brain function. Dr. O'Mara obtained his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience at the University of Oxford. Throughout his career, Shane O'Mara has held various academic positions and conducted groundbreaking research in neuroscience. In addition to his research, Dr. Shane O'Mara is also an accomplished author, with several publications in scientific journals and books to his name. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. O'Mara dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):-The consequences our brains and bodies face when we stay sedentary (2:36 / 2:36)-The research around walking and reducing depressive disorders (6:14 / 6:14)-Why walking is such an underrated physical activity (10:28 / 7:50) -What is the optimal level of activity research recommends versus what average adults do in Western societies (13:45 / 11:00)-Walking has more positive benefits and less side effects compared to any pharmaceutical drug (20:18 / 17:30) -The research behind how walking can prevent brain aging (24:55 / 22:10)-Practical ways you can incorporate walking into your daily routine (40:39 / 36:44) -The link between walking and creativity (53:40 / 49:46) -Health benefits of walking and reversing the damage of a sedentary lifestyle (1:05:32 / 1:01:55) -Dr. O'Mara's personal journey and passion that led him to research walking (1:18:37 / 1:14:41) -Dr. O'Mara's daily walking routine (1:31:21 / 1:27:26) -The relationship between sleep and walking (1:34:21 / 1:30:25)Also mentioned in this episode:-Dr. O'Mara's Newsletter BrainPizza-Dr. O'Mara's new book Talking HeadsWHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com/dhru and get your first month free.Right now, get up to 15% off on Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha plus a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother on subscriptions $105 or more. Just go to piquelife.com/DhruTea to get this amazing deal.Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we have a right brain problem? Author and journalist Matthew Syed said so in a recent fascinating Sunday Times column.Professor of Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, Shane O'Mara, says no.So why is our political discourse, pretty much everywhere, so polarised, context & nuance free, and just so nasty?Why, when we know, with as much certainty as we can muster, that the world is a very uncertain place, is everyone so certain?Shane is tempted to say that the world was ever thus and Chris & Jim should stay off Twitter.Point taken, but the authoritarian, conspiracy loving nut jobs do seem to have the upper hand - or at least are making more noise.In this podcast, AI is confused with AIB. That is a step too far. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane O'Mara on Substack: Brain Pizza Get the book: here We are social animals and talking is part of what makes us human.But what purpose does conversation serve? In this revelatory tour of talking, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara explores why we communicate, what happens in our brains when we do it, and what it means for us as individuals, groups and societies.How do our thoughts, memories, and conversations change our brains? What does it mean that we spend most of our thinking lives in a five-minute bubble around the present moment? Why does our sense of self solidify with age, even as we grow more forgetful? In what ways do we imagine futures together? And how do our nations begin as conversations?Moving from the personal to the social and ultimately towards a radical new perspective on the defining phenomenon of our times, populist nationalism, this is the story of how conversation builds the worlds around us - and how, together, we can talk our way into a better tomorrow.

Our latest podcast is up, a conversation between Chris and Shane O'Mara, Professor of Brain Science at Trinity.Shane, a prolific best-selling author, has a brilliant new book out -  Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds And a terrific Substack: BrainPizza, well worth a sign-up.In today's pod:Who is coming for Ted Cruz's beer and why is he so angry about it?Why do we get so bent of shape by so little?Why did Jimmy Page & Robert Plant's post Led Zeppelin careers diverge so much?Reaching the top of the mountain and finding nothing there.Hyperbolic discounting: if we don't do some long-term thinking there won't be a long term.Techocrats Vs visionariesWe all want to be heard but why should anyone listenBeing poor really sucks - and is really bad for your brainWind farms are beautiful.A note of optimism Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/neuroscience

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking is a defining part of what makes us human – we are almost constantly in dialogue but what purpose does all this conversation serve? Both for the individual and for society. And what is happening in our brains when we do it? Shane O Mara has been thinking about those questions for his book, Talking Heads: the New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds (Jonathan Cape, 2023). Listen to him in conversation with Owen Bennett Jones. Owen Bennett-Jones is a freelance journalist and writer. A former BBC correspondent and presenter he has been a resident foreign correspondent in Bucharest, Geneva, Islamabad, Hanoi and Beirut. He is recently wrote a history of the Bhutto dynasty which was published by Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

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Luke discusses the power of conversation with Shane O'Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin and author of 'Talking Heads: The New Science of How Conversation Shapes our Worlds'

Like many podcasts, Brain for Business is based around a conversation – a conversation between me as host and the various guests who join us. Each are experts in their fields and through the conversations that ensue we try to delve deep into their research as well as into their way of seeing and understanding the world around them, most particularly as it relates to the questions that they have chose to explore.It consequently made perfect sense for us to interview our guest today, Professor Shane O'Mara. Shane has not only played a key role in the Brain for Business initiative – both the events and the podcast – but more importantly for today's conversation his latest book, “Talking Heads: The new science of how conversation shapes our worlds”, explores the impact that conversation has on our our worlds!Shane O'Mara is Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a Principal Investigator in, and was formerly director of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, one of Europe's leading research centres for neuroscience and is also a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator and a Science Foundation Ireland Principal Investigator. Shane has published more than 140 peer-reviewed academic papers as well as a number of books including “Why Torture Doesn't Work”, “A Brain for Business, A Brain for Life, and “In Praise of Walking”.“Talking Heads: The new science of how conversation shapes our worlds” is published by Bodley Head and is released in Europe on 3rd August, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, a renowned Oxford-trained neuroscientist teaches you the most incredibly simple, science-backed hack that will change every single part of your life in just 10 minutes. Professor Shane O'Mara, academic writer, author, and Experimental Brain Researcher at Trinity College in Dublin, walks us through the mind-blowing research behind, of all things, walking. You'll be shocked to learn how the right kind of walking can lower depression and anxiety without medication. Professor O'Mara explains 3 different types of walking: one way will boost your creativity, another will make you more productive, and a third way will make you a rockstar problem solver. You'll also learn about the incredible cognitive, mechanical, and physiological chain reaction that happens in your brain and body during a simple walk. The research and neuroscience will empower you to use walking to help you: Conquer your fears.Make your brain younger.Reduce your stress and feel happier.Double the number of your creative ideas.Be more focused and productive at work.Turn off anxious thoughts.Decrease inflammation in your body.Improve your relationship with yourself and others.  If you're short on time, bullshit. Put your earbuds in and get outside. Are you ready? Hit play, and let's walk. Xo, Mel In this episode, you'll learn: 05:29: Want a younger brain? Start moving.  09:48: You won't believe these benefits of a 10-minute walk. 11:29: Is your environment working against you? 16:28: Here's how walking is just as good, if not better, than your antidepressant.17:20: This is what happens when you get outside and into nature.20:50: What the heck is a “walking mind”?23:54: Walking makes you more creative if you do this.31:34: Turn up your energy while you walk using this incredible metaphor.32:56: The shocking study that explains how walking changes your personality.36:07: Don't have enough time for a walk? I call BS. Here's why.39:00: Professor O'Mara suggests your walking routine should look like this.42:32: 5 easy ways to get in more steps every day.47:03: This is why you want to make it a habit to walk at night.52:06: Feel like you don't belong? Here's how walking can help.    Disclaimer

'Marvel at the incredible benefits walking confers on our bodies and minds' Professor Shane O Mara is a leading neuroscientist and author of the fantastic book – In Praise of WalkingGetting out walking is so important, especially at this time of year, and particularly for those of us still working at home after the covid pandemic changed working habits so profoundly. It helps with creativity, mood, wellbeing, digestion - and its effects on heart health is remarkable. Increasing the amount we walk has even been shown to have a profound impact on our personality– making people more outgoing, and less neurotic.****BREAKING NEWS** In the New Year, I will be back releasing longer episodes every monday.Follow/message me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/Twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from four years and 200 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.com (where you can also drop me an email)Please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. It makes a big difference and is hugely appreciated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane O'Mara |  Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin.He is a psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer. He graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway (BA, MA), and Oxford University (DPhil/Ph.D.). He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (USA), and is an elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy. 

Welcome to episode 117, where we take a look at the importance of rest - for our productivity, our effectiveness and our wellbeing. It's easy to take it for granted and ‘squeeze' if in where we can. But being intentional about rest and breaks from work can pay dividends.  Rest isn't optional, it isn't the last thing we should think of. Or only consider when we're too tired to continue or when everything else on our todo list is done. Rest doesn't have to mean sleep, either. We can take a break from work activities and engage intentionally with leisure activities. Going for a walk. Gardening. Reading.  The bottom line is that we need to prioritise rest as we do everything else we hold as important. Making space and time for rest allows us to flourish in the other domains of life. We'd love to hear how you take breaks and what rest looks like to you. Contact us on Twitter (@MyPocketPsych) or send us an email: podcast at WorkLifePsych dot com).  Thanks for listening! Resources for this episode Shane O'Mara's book “In Praise of Walking” - https://amzn.to/3vVtO6W  Community post about the importance of rest - https://www.worklifepsych.club/posts/24498264?utm_source=manual  Link to Claudia Hammond's book - ”The Art of Rest” - https://amzn.to/3BUhIP6  Link to episode on fresh starts - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/096/  Join our online community here: https://www.worklifepsych.club 

In this episode, Tim talks with author and neuroscientist, Professor Shane O'Mara about his wonderful book, In Praise of Walking. Walking is the miracle movement you were made to do and its benefits go well beyond what you might imagine. Shane is also an expert in Zombies. To hear his Zombie Ted Talk, click here: https://youtu.be/pkv7wz7hCAI To read In Praise of Walking, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Walking-New-Scientific-Exploration/dp/0393867498/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1657225832&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/original-strength/support

Today's conversation is with Shane O'Mara, Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin and author of “In Praise of Walking”. His best-selling book 'In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration' was chosen by the editors at Amazon as one of the best science books of 2020. Expect to learn about how humans are unique in how we walk and the ancestral history of walking. Shane explains how society and our lives have changed with the reduction in movement and move away from walking. Shane's research has demonstrated the physical benefits of walking and how it impacts our health and longevity. Many of you will already have a steps habit, but this is compelling for increasing this further and doubling down. I have long spoken about the benefits of walking and less formal exercise to improve body composition and calorie expenditure, but I was most excited to talk bout how walking can improve our brains. Shane shares some incredible insight on creativity, memory, mental health and more. The sedentary lifestyle that the western world is set up to maintain is a real challenge. Not only will you learn how we can attempt to fix this as a society, you will get actionable advice on how to take personal responsibility. Today's podcast is supported and sponsored by The Physio Clinic Glasgow. The Physio Clinic Glasgow was established by Arran and Robb, who have previously appeared on episode 72 to do some myth busting in the Physio world, as well as share practical approaches to managing and preventing injuries. Arran and Robb wanted to create a service that brought a proactive and evidence based approach to dealing with injuries and pain. They provide a bespoke assessment and treatment process which allows you address your issue whilst keeping physically active - no more 'just rest it and wait!'. They ensure their clients keep doing what they love - lifting, running or playing their sport. They are based in Glasgow out of a fully stocked rehab facility but for listeners outwith the locality can still access their service with consultations via video call. To find out more about what they do and how to work with them head to their website www.Thephysioclinicglasgow.com You can keep up with their informative and practical content on Instagram @thephysioclinicglasgow Connect with Shane Insta - https://www.instagram.com/shanewriter Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShaneOMara3/ Newsletter - brainpizza.substack.com Connect with Col: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Support me: MyProtein and MPCOL for 37% off - http://bit.ly/MyProteinCol

This conversation was first released in November 2019. When was the last time you gave any real thought to walking? It's so easy to put one foot in front of the other. Yet this unique, underrated activity sets us apart from other species, and brings incredible advantages – yes, superpowers – if we do it enough. My guest on this week's podcast is the neuroscientist Shane O'Mara, a professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin. After reading his remarkable new book, In Praise of Walking: The New Science of How We Walk And Why It's Good For Us, I couldn't wait to talk to him about the topics it raises. Shane has always been a keen walker and aims to clock 15,000 to 17,000 steps each day on his pedometer. But as we discuss, the positive effects of walking go way beyond the fitness benefits we all know about. Walking helps more than our hearts and lungs, our muscles and posture, yet modern, sedentary lives mean we're doing far less of it than nature intended. It can increase creativity and problem solving, lift our mood and protect us from depression. Shane reveals how it helps learning, memory and cognition and how it can slow and even reverse the functional ageing of the brain. All this science, he hopes, will help convince town planners and public health officials that we must redesign our environments with pedestrians in mind. This is such an enlightening conversation and I know you'll gain some fascinating new perspectives on how you could (and why you should) fit more walking into your life. Why not head out for a stroll as you listen?Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.leafyard.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemoreOrder Dr Chatterjee's new book Happy Mind, Happy Life: UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/271DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What you smell can have a really interesting effect on you. Smells can make you happy, improve concentration and even boost your energy. This episode begins with an explanation of which scents do what to you. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/26/scents-and-wellbeing_n_5193609.html The thought of negotiation can turn some people off. IF you are one of those people, then you will love this. Alexandra Carter is an expert at negotiation and her approach is easy to understand and simple to execute. Alexandra is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School and author of the book Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything (https://amzn.to/2T6WaY8) If your computer has a camera, you have to be careful because hackers could be watching you. Listen as I explain how to protect yourself from someone hijacking your camera and watching you when you are unaware. http://us.norton.com/yoursecurityresource/detail.jsp?aid=webcam_hacking Walking may seem simple and unexciting but there is actually a whole science to it. Research shows that walking has a profound effect on your personal well-being and the well-being of the society we live in. How so, you may be wondering. Listen to my guest Shane O'Mara, a professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College in Dublin and author of the book In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration (https://amzn.to/2TuNs6z) PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to https://Indeed.com/Something to claim your sponsored job $75 credit to upgrade your job post! Offer good for a limited time. With Avast One, https://avast.com you can confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, & other cybercrimes! With prices soaring at the pump, Discover has your back with cash back! Use the Discover Card & earn 5% cash back at Gas Stations and Target, now through June, when you activate. Get up to $75 cash back this quarter with Discover it® card. Learn more at https://discover.com/rewards Small Businesses are ready to thrive again and looking for resources to rise to the challenge. That's why Dell Technologies has assembled an all-star lineup of podcasters (and we're one of them!) for the third year in a row to create a virtual conference to share advice and inspiration for Small Businesses. Search Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Audacy.com, Spotify or Apple podcasts starting May 10th! Today is made for Thrill! Style, Power, Discovery, Adventure, however you do thrill, Nissan has a vehicle to make it happen at https://nissanusa.com Use SheetzGo on the Sheetz app! Just open the app, scan your snacks, tap your payment method and go!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane O'Mara is a neuroscientist and author who is currently Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin. When it comes to the ins and outs of our favourite activity there is simply no smarter man. In this podcast we get to know more about Shane and his incredible book "In Praise of Walking". We talk in-depth about the value of walking,  its influence on our history and its capacity to ensure our future personal and social survival and success. A hymn to walking, the mechanical magic at the core of our humanity.Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking's evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge research, he reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our “inner GPS” system. Walking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the aging of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves, and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species.As our lives become increasingly sedentary, O'Mara makes the case that we must start walking again―whether it's up a mountain, down to the park, or simply to school and work. Shanes's book In Praise of Walking illuminates the joys, health benefits, and mechanics of walking, and reminds us to get out of our chairs and discover a happier, healthier, more creative self. To get a taster of all of this tune in to our podcast chat. It's a blinder!Support the show (https://paypal.me/walkyourwaywell)

Today we explore the ways in which learning, memory, and creativity are affected by our level of activity, specifically while walking. Shane O'Mara, author of In Praise of Walking, helps us understand the overall health benefits of movement, the ways in which walking specifically helps nourish the brain and how it relates to creativity, and the intricate interplay among memory, navigation, and imagination in the brain's hippocampal formation. Shane helps us consider how the teacher's advice to stop staring out the window and to pay attention may be outdated, and closes with a reading from James Joyce's Ulysses, one of the best all-time stories about foot travel.Given this reference, our feature today is the Irish author James Joyce. Joyce was born in Dublin in 1882 and died in Zurich in 1941 at the age of 59. He created works that explored new modes of writing, and used stream of consciousness and abrupt changes in point of view.  His Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man in 1916, Ulysses from 1922 and Finnegans Wake from 1939 are several of his most enduring works. They are a source of inspiration in dedicated English students, and bafflement in everyone else. Regardless, it's clear that a lot of interesting ideas come out of Dublin. On this episode of On the Dogwatch we have the great pleasure to be joined by neuroscientist, author, and confirmed bipedalist Shane O'Mara. Shane is Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin, and his research explores the systems of the brain that underlie learning, memory, and cognition. He is author of In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration, in addition to Why Torture Doesn't Work, and A Brain for Business - A Brain for Life. 

Who knew “take a hike” was really powerful health advice? Abdul reflects on the power of one of the most basic things humans can do. Then he speaks with Neuroscientist and author Shane O'Mara about his book “In Praise of Walking,” about the power of a walk, and why so many of us rediscovered it during the pandemic. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/americadissected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How walking more will boost your brain, body and creativity with professor Shane O'Mara.Most of us do it - but almost all of us don't walk enough. It's hardly news that we are, as a species, too sedentary, and that has only increased since the pandemic hit. The fact is that we were not designed to spend as much time as we do sitting - and by upping our step count, we can enjoy huge benefits for body and mind.Follow me:on instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/on twitter https://twitter.com/simonmundieAnd for the 'Mundie on Monday' newsletter - featuring three of the best Life Lessons from three years and more than 150 of these conversations - head to simonmundie.comAnd please do share this episode with anyone who may benefit, and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts***Finally, a huge thanks to my sponsors, Puresport. Their range of CBD and Nootropics supplements have had a significant impact on how I sleep, manage stress, and focus throughout the day. I can't recommend them enough.CBD has been shown to have benefits for anxiety, inflammation, aches and pains - and it may even be good for long term brain and heart health. And anything that helps keep me well in the long-term rather than having to fix lots of niggles once they arrive gets the thumbs up from me. Combined with their supplements range, Puresport are paving the way in the natural wellness market.Frankly, if nothing else, you have to try their Unwind Oil before bed. You'll sleep like a baby! The really good news is that you can get a massive 20% off with code Life20 at checkout. Head to puresportcbd.com ... and enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Birds and bees do it … and so do fish. In a discovery that highlights the adaptive benefits of walking, scientists have discovered fish that can walk on land. Not fin-flap their bodies, mind you, but ambulate like reptiles.   And speaking of which, new research shows that T Rex, the biggest reptile of them all, wasn't a sprinter, but could be an efficient hunter by outwalking its prey. Find out the advantage of legging it, and how human bipedalism stacks up. Not only is walking good for our bodies and brains, but not walking can change your personality and adversely affect your health.  Guests:  Hans Larsson – Paleontologist and biologist, and Director of the Redpath Museum at McGill University in Montréal. Shane O'Mara – Neuroscientist and professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of “In Praise of Walking.” Brooke Flammang – Biologist at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact sales@advertisecast.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! originally aired October 5, 2020     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book: In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration Kindle Edition by Shane O'Mara In this “wonderful” (John Brandon, Forbes) book, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking's evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge research, he reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and run our “inner GPS” system. Walking is good for our muscles and posture;?it helps to protect and repair organs and can slow or turn back the aging of our brains. With our minds in motion we think more creatively, our mood improves, and stress levels fall. Walking together to achieve a shared purpose is also a social glue that has contributed to our survival as a species. As our lives become increasingly sedentary, O'Mara makes the case that we must start walking again—whether it's up a mountain, down to the park, or simply to school and work. In Praise of Walking illuminates the joys, health benefits, and mechanics of walking, and reminds us to get out of our chairs and discover a happier, healthier, more creative self. 1A: The Joys And Benefits Of Walking With No Destination (Rebroadcast) When the country shut down last April, many didn't know what to do with themselves. Most Americans had never been homebound with no exit in sight. But some people found a way to feel less trapped through an activity right under their noses: walking. Walking has a range of health benefits, from boosting your mood to sharpening your perception of the world. Freelance journalist Jessica Remo writes: The pandemic slowed my life down, and the minutia became more interesting. Walks were indulgent — a way to fill up on novelty and nature, away from phones and screens. For this month's Scientific Method, we're talking about what walking does for our brains, our emotional health, and even our sense of community. GUESTS Shane O'Mara author, “In Praise of Walking: The New Science of How We Walk and Why It's Good for Us.” Jessica Remo freelance writer; walking enthusiast. Beth Collier nature-allied psychotherapist --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chrisabraham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisabraham/support

In this episode, I speak with Shane O'Mara, a professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer whose book In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration is a fascinating look at the benefits of walking. Shane is an avid walker who loves to explore cities on foot.

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Little did we know when we kicked off Brain for Business 12 months ago how the year would turn out. So much has happened, and yet so much of our normal, everyday lives has been prevented from happening by Covid and associated restrictions. To reflect on the past year and everything that has happened in the world of the brain and behavioural sciences we are re-joined by Professor of Experimental Brain Research, Trinity Institute of Neurosciences (TCIN), Professor Shane O'Mara. Professor O'Mara also provides insights into recent research from Trinity College Dublin into the effects of “Long Covid”. Shane O'Mara is Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a Principal Investigator in the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and is also a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator. His research explores the brain systems supporting learning, memory, and cognition, and also the brain systems affected by stress and depression, and he has published more than 140 peer-reviewed papers in these areas. Professor O'Mara is a graduate of the National University of Ireland - Galway, and of the University of Oxford (DPhil). He is an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (USA), and an elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy. Professor O'Mara's new book is 'In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration' (WW Norton, 2020). He loves to walk wherever and whenever he can, with walking in cities a firm favourite. He particularly wants to see urban design incorporate ease of walking and movement for all into our daily lives. www.shaneomara.com

“Good evening, everybody.“Give a round of applause for the bar staff”These could be expressions you might hear from any musician in any bar around the world....but there was only one musician in the world who'd utter these AND the following....“Let's hear it for Shane O' Fucking Mara, everybody”That musician is Chris Wilson.Welcome to episode 143 of Love That Album podcast.Chris was a hometown hero in Melbourne....he deserved to be revered around the world. He brought operatic majesty to the blues. A great harp player, a singer, a songwriter, and a blues historian. Every gig he performed was an event.....I can't describe why, you just needed to be there.In 1994, he released a live album, “Live At The Continental”. The Conti was a favourite haunt in Prahran in Melbourne for local and international bands, usually in the roots world. After an absence from live performing, Chris was joined by guitarist Shane O'Mara and pianist Jex Saarelaht to do a combination of Chris' originals and some blues covers at what became a beloved venue for him. The resulting album became a huge favourite amongst Chris' fans and earned him many new ones. In 2021, a second new edition of the CD has been released with a whole raft of songs absent from the first edition. It's also been released on record for the first time ever.Chris sadly passed away in 2019 from cancer. The Australian music scene is far poorer for his loss.Sarah Carroll is a singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist who has produced some brilliant music of her own with country outfits like The Junes, The Cartridge Family and Git. Back in 2017, under the moniker of Sarah Carroll and The Left Wing she released a collection of short stories set to music (my definition) called “Star Parade” and in 2020 she collaborated with guitarist Shannon Bourne to release the EP “Medicine” with songs of joy and heartache.Sarah, as Chris' wife has had much pain to endure at his loss, but she wanted to make sure that his legacy was still felt. She oversaw the re-release of Live At The Continental. She joined me for a great discussion about this landmark album as well as her own work. I hope this show means as much to you as it does to me.You can get a copy of Live At The Continental from https://www.cheersquad.com.au/releases/live-at-the-continental/ or Sarah's recordings from https://sarahcarroll.bandcamp.com/Sarah has curated a Spotify play list of music from herself, Chris and their two musically talented sons, Fenn and George at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1znUA33Bkry0kDJTSdQEic?si=Th8Q352sSQaOrVBehmLiKA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1Download this episode of LTA from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”).Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Go to http://pantheonpodcasts.com to check out all their great shows.You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbumIf you'd consider writing an iTunes review I'd be immensely grateful. However, it'd be even better if you told a friend about the podcast and Pantheon – at a (socially distanced) barbecue, over coffee (on Skype), on social media….whatever way you choose, consider me grateful.

“Good evening, everybody. “Give a round of applause for the bar staff”These could be expressions you might hear from any musician in any bar around the world....but there was only one musician in the world who'd utter these AND the following....“Let's hear it for Shane O' Fucking Mara, everybody”That musician is Chris Wilson.Welcome to episode 143 of Love That Album podcast.Chris was a hometown hero in Melbourne....he deserved to be revered around the world. He brought operatic majesty to the blues. A great harp player, a singer, a songwriter, and a blues historian. Every gig he performed was an event.....I can't describe why, you just needed to be there. In 1994, he released a live album, “Live At The Continental”. The Conti was a favourite haunt in Prahran in Melbourne for local and international bands, usually in the roots world. After an absence from live performing, Chris was joined by guitarist Shane O'Mara and pianist Jex Saarelaht to do a combination of Chris' originals and some blues covers at what became a beloved venue for him. The resulting album became a huge favourite amongst Chris' fans and earned him many new ones. In 2021, a second new edition of the CD has been released with a whole raft of songs absent from the first edition. It's also been released on record for the first time ever.Chris sadly passed away in 2019 from cancer. The Australian music scene is far poorer for his loss.Sarah Carroll is a singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist who has produced some brilliant music of her own with country outfits like The Junes, The Cartridge Family and Git. Back in 2017, under the moniker of Sarah Carroll and The Left Wing she released a collection of short stories set to music (my definition) called “Star Parade” and in 2020 she collaborated with guitarist Shannon Bourne to release the EP “Medicine” with songs of joy and heartache.Sarah, as Chris' wife has had much pain to endure at his loss, but she wanted to make sure that his legacy was still felt. She oversaw the re-release of Live At The Continental. She joined me for a great discussion about this landmark album as well as her own work. I hope this show means as much to you as it does to me.You can get a copy of Live At The Continental from https://www.cheersquad.com.au/releases/live-at-the-continental/ or Sarah's recordings from https://sarahcarroll.bandcamp.com/Sarah has curated a Spotify play list of music from herself, Chris and their two musically talented sons, Fenn and George at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1znUA33Bkry0kDJTSdQEic?si=Th8Q352sSQaOrVBehmLiKA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1Download this episode of LTA from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”).Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Go to http://pantheonpodcasts.com to check out all their great shows.You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbumIf you'd consider writing an iTunes review I'd be immensely grateful. However, it'd be even better if you told a friend about the podcast and Pantheon – at a (socially distanced) barbecue, over coffee (on Skype), on social media….whatever way you choose, consider me grateful.

“Good evening, everybody. “Give a round of applause for the bar staff” These could be expressions you might hear from any musician in any bar around the world....but there was only one musician in the world who'd utter these AND the following.... “Let's hear it for Shane O' Fucking Mara, everybody” That musician is Chris Wilson. Welcome to episode 143 of Love That Album podcast. Chris was a hometown hero in Melbourne....he deserved to be revered around the world. He brought operatic majesty to the blues. A great harp player, a singer, a songwriter, and a blues historian. Every gig he performed was an event.....I can't describe why, you just needed to be there. In 1994, he released a live album, “Live At The Continental”. The Conti was a favourite haunt in Prahran in Melbourne for local and international bands, usually in the roots world. After an absence from live performing, Chris was joined by guitarist Shane O'Mara and pianist Jex Saarelaht to do a combination of Chris' originals and some blues covers at what became a beloved venue for him. The resulting album became a huge favourite amongst Chris' fans and earned him many new ones. In 2021, a second new edition of the CD has been released with a whole raft of songs absent from the first edition. It's also been released on record for the first time ever. Chris sadly passed away in 2019 from cancer. The Australian music scene is far poorer for his loss. Sarah Carroll is a singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist who has produced some brilliant music of her own with country outfits like The Junes, The Cartridge Family and Git. Back in 2017, under the moniker of Sarah Carroll and The Left Wing she released a collection of short stories set to music (my definition) called “Star Parade” and in 2020 she collaborated with guitarist Shannon Bourne to release the EP “Medicine” with songs of joy and heartache. Sarah, as Chris' wife has had much pain to endure at his loss, but she wanted to make sure that his legacy was still felt. She oversaw the re-release of Live At The Continental. She joined me for a great discussion about this landmark album as well as her own work. I hope this show means as much to you as it does to me. You can get a copy of Live At The Continental from https://www.cheersquad.com.au/releases/live-at-the-continental/ or Sarah's recordings from https://sarahcarroll.bandcamp.com/ Sarah has curated a Spotify play list of music from herself, Chris and their two musically talented sons, Fenn and George at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1znUA33Bkry0kDJTSdQEic?si=Th8Q352sSQaOrVBehmLiKA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 Download this episode of LTA from Spotify, Stitcher or iTunes (search for “Love That Album podcast”). Love That Album is proudly part of the Pantheon Podcast network. Go to http://pantheonpodcasts.com to check out all their great shows. You can send me feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum If you'd consider writing an iTunes review I'd be immensely grateful. However, it'd be even better if you told a friend about the podcast and Pantheon – at a (socially distanced) barbecue, over coffee (on Skype), on social media….whatever way you choose, consider me grateful.

In this episode, Hannah speaks to Professor of Experimental Research Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin. They explore neuroscience and psychological research into what walking does for our physical and mental health, reasons for why we may not naturally feel inclined to engage in activity, and how this becomes even more challenging when we live in environments that do not promote more active lifestyles. You can sign up to Shane's newsletter here and check out his incredible research on his website.

The topic of this week's episode is walking, and my guest is Shane O'Mara, author of In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration. Shane is a professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin and he's an expert on the physical, psychological and social benefits of walking. We talk about why walking is the trait that makes us “uniquely human” and what that means for us personally. And given that walking is the fundamental way we experience the world, Shane guides us on how to get more walking in our day and more benefit from each walk. What You'll LearnHow walking is the fundamental way we experience the worldWhy walking is the most unique human trait that separates us from all the other animalsThe many physical, psychological and social benefits of walkingHow every benefit of walking benefits every other aspect of our livesWhy the greatest philosophers and writers throughout history have praised walkingWhy walkability of your city and neighborhood is so important to your well-beingWhy you should use a walking app on your phoneWhy you should aim for 5,000 more steps per day than you're currently doing nowWhy we "think better' when we walkWhy conversations are so much richer and more enjoyable when walkingHow to get more walking in our dayBooks & ResourcesIn Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration by Shane O'MaraWebsite: https://brainpizza.substack.com/Connect with Shane O'MaraTwitter: @ShaneOMara3Connect with Sean MurrayEmail: seanm@realtimeperformance.comTwitter: @seanpmurray111LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpmurray/Website: www.seanpmurray.netNewsletter: https://www.realtimeperformance.com/newsletter/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this weeks reading we explore Shane O'mara's work on the intersection of torture and memory recall    Enjoy!   

Birds and bees do it … and so do fish. In a discovery that highlights the adaptive benefits of walking, scientists have discovered fish that can walk on land. Not fin-flap their bodies, mind you, but ambulate like reptiles.   And speaking of which, new research shows that T Rex, the biggest reptile of them all, wasn't a sprinter, but could be an efficient hunter by outwalking its prey. Find out the advantage of legging it, and how human bipedalism stacks up. Not only is walking good for our bodies and brains, but not walking can change your personality and adversely affect your health.  Guests:  Hans Larsson – Paleontologist and biologist, and Director of the Redpath Museum at McGill University in Montréal. Shane O'Mara – Neuroscientist and professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of “In Praise of Walking.” Brooke Flammang – Biologist at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear alot about bias and biases, but how do we and should we deal with them? And what do they mean for us - both as individuals and leader? In this - our 10th episode - I am joined again by neuroscientist Professor Shane O'Mara of Trinity College Dublin to further explore some of the implications of cognitive biases for leaders Shane O'Mara is Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a Principal Investigator in the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and is also a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator. His research explores the brain systems supporting learning, memory, and cognition, and also the brain systems affected by stress and depression, and he has published more than 140 peer-reviewed papers in these areas. Professor O'Mara is a graduate of the National University of Ireland - Galway, and of the University of Oxford (DPhil). He is an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (USA), and an elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy. Professor O'Mara's new book is 'In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration' (WW Norton, 2020). He loves to walk wherever and whenever he can, with walking in cities a firm favourite. He particularly wants to see urban design incorporate ease of walking and movement for all into our daily lives. www.shaneomara.com

Shane O'Mara, professor of experimental brain research at Trinity College Dublin, talks about how walking upright has benefited human survival over the generations, how to encourage our kids to leave their screens and go for a walk, and what happens to us if we don't exercise, especially during the pandemic. Professor O'Mara's new book is In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration.

'And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently …' - Kitty O'Meara As health systems struggle to cope with the rapid spread of Covid-19, billions of people worldwide are currently living in some state of lockdown. Schools are closed. Movement is restricted. Physical interactions are limited to members of the same household. In the most extreme cases, permits are required to leave the house at all. In a new world of social distancing and #stayathome, access to green spaces and time outdoors is increasingly valued. Online concerts and digital exhibitions are opening up new virtual worlds. The arts are not only providing much-needed sources of distraction, but also the tools to process the trauma of the crisis. Humans are adapting and creating new routines. The lasting psychological impacts of the pandemic and the associated isolation and economic downturn, however, are not yet known. The fourth in a five-part series, this workshop will examine the implications of the Covid-19 on the everyday. Our speakers will discuss their daily lockdown routines, how their work has been shaped by the pandemic and why walking is a superpower. The floor will then be open for participants to respond: to ask questions and to widen the parameters of the conversation. Panellists Rita Duffy is currently Artist in Residence at the Trinity Long Room Hub. She is one of Northern Ireland's groundbreaking artists who began her work concentrating primarily on the figurative/narrative tradition. Her art is often autobiographical, including themes and images of Irish identity, history and politics. Read about Rita's Raft Project at the Trinity Long Room Hub here. Rishi Goyal is Director of Medicine, Literature and Society at Columbia University, and an Emergency Medicine doctor. He is broadly interested in the intersection of medicine and culture and is more specifically interested in the areas of medical cognition and identity and representation after illness. Shane O'Mara is a Professor of Experimental Brain Research and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. His work explores brain systems supporting learning, memory, and cognition, and brain systems affected by stress and depression. He is the author of In Praise of Walking: The new science of how we walk and why it's good for us (2019). Resources Crises of Democracy curriculum Duffy, Rita. Art in a Time of Pandemic: Jogging in Lipstick. Goyal, Rishi. A Letter from the Emergency Room. Synapsis. May 15, 2020. About the series This is a special five-part series organised by the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute in partnership with the Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

In this episode I speak to neuroscientist Professor Shane O'Mara of Trinity College Dublin and look at some of key issues related to cognitive bias, learning and organisations. Shane O'Mara is Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a Principal Investigator in the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and is also a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator. His research explores the brain systems supporting learning, memory, and cognition, and also the brain systems affected by stress and depression, and he has published more than 140 peer-reviewed papers in these areas. Professor O'Mara is a graduate of the National University of Ireland - Galway, and of the University of Oxford (DPhil). He is an elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (USA), and an elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy. Professor O'Mara's new book is 'In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration' (WW Norton, 2020). He loves to walk wherever and whenever he can, with walking in cities a firm favourite. He particularly wants to see urban design incorporate ease of walking and movement for all into our daily lives. www.shaneomara.com

In aflevering 4 neem ik jullie mee door een aantal bevindingen uit het boek ‘Te voet' van Shane O'Mara. Wist je bijvoorbeeld dat er verschillende studies worden gedaan om het effect van wandelen op onze fysieke en mentale gezondheid te meten? En dat er een belangrijk sociaal aspect verbonden is aan wandelen? Wandelen stimuleert gesprekken en brengt verbondenheid. Tijdens deze aflevering, die omwille van de coronacrisis al zittend werd opgenomen, voelde ik duidelijk dat het babbelen minder vlot ging. Bijzonder, hé? Bert De Cat, fervent Opwandelaar met dagelijks 20 km op de teller, heeft persoonlijk ondervonden wat de impact van een dagelijkse wandeling is. Hij is iemand die al wandelend uit een diep dal kroop. Nu is wandelen voor hem de grootste prioriteit van de dag. Hij deelt zijn ervaringen en krachtige inzichten, waardoor je na het luisteren even zal stilstaan bij je eigen leven. Laat het vooral gewoon binnenkomen.

In this episode of Camino Talks, Professor Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin explains the neuroscience and research behind the health benefits of walking. Do you want to be more healthy? Do you want to look after your brain and improve your memory? Well, walking might be the magic answer you are looking for. Walking is what our bodies are built for and is intricately connected to our health. There are so many ways that our bodies benefit from walking. Training for, and walking the Camino de Santiago will increase your steps and help you to benefit from the incredible health-promoting effects of walking. Walking holidays truly are holidays that will make you healthier! You can read more of Shane's research in his book, "In Praise of Walking". In this Podcast: - There is plenty of evidence that walking is good for our health. - Walking reduces our risk of heart disease. - Walking improves our immune system. - Walking can improve your memory. - We need to move more. Check out our blog post on this webinar! or You can watch the Youtube video of the interview! Please subscribe if you like our content. Start planning your Camino route at Follow the Camino for a walking holiday you will never forget! Buen Camino!

In this episode of Camino Talks, Professor Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin explains from a scientist's point of view why walking and hiking is so good for us. The neuroscientist has done various studies and researches about the benefits of walking. His findings and conclusions can be read in his book "In Praise of Walking". He states that walking holidays can indeed increase your happiness, reduce stress, and make you healthier: The Camino de Santiago is good for you! Check out our blog post on this webinar! or You can watch the Youtube video of the interview! Please subscribe if you like our content. Start planning your Camino route at Follow the Camino for a walking holiday you will never forget! Buen Camino!

Shane O'Mara is a noted neuroscientist and author who explores brain systems supporting learning, memory and cognition, and brain systems affected by stress and depression. On this episode of the PFF Podcast, Shane and Jeffrey delve into the cognitive, social, and cultural benefits of walking, walking's role in human evolution, and its fundamental association with mental processes from high level thinking to creativity.

The New Science of how we Walk and why it's Good for us. Walking enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking – yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this tribute to walking, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds and to start a walking revolution.

Robert Macfarlane joins us in the studio to talk about the world outside, the climate emergency and how the landscape has shaped his writing and thought over the years. With climate strikes becoming a regular feature we also speak to veteran activist and essayist, Rebecca Solnit, about whether we should be hopeful about the future of the planet. And we actually head outside with the microphone to speak to Professor Shane O'Mara about why the act of walking is far more miraculous and fundamental to being human than we may have imagined. Books mentioned: Underland, Ness, Whose Story Is This?, In Praise of Walking, Modern Nature, Haunts of the Black Masseur, The Secret Garden.

Shane O'Mara, neuroscientist and author of the new book ‘In Praise of Walking', joined the Kelly Cutrara Show.

Shane O'Mara is Principal Investigator and Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin, and is currently Director of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. He is the author of the book Why Torture Doesn't Work and discusses some of the neurological effects that stress can have on the human body. Listen in for more great insights from Shane. 04:00 - How necessary is it for your team to understand how the brain works? 07:55 - How does long-term stress effect the human body and the brain? 11:25 - It eventually backfires on organizations who intentionally build high-pressure environments for their employees. 16:15 - If you don't have to solve a problem today, then don't. Think about the problem extensively, even sleep on it. 22:00 - Shane shares an example of why Darwin delayed writing Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection for so long. 24:25 - The part of the brain we use to judge people is the same part we use to judge commercial brands. 29:00 - Shane talks about Google's hiring process. 32:40 - How much do we really understand about the brain? 35:40 - The brain changes by our experiences, by our attitudes, and even by how we talk to ourselves. 36:30 - What's Shane's morning routine? 39:10 - Shane likes to write at night because there are few distractions around. 40:10 - To be chronically sleep deprived is extremely bad for you. Shane explains further. 45:45 - What advice would Shane give to his 25-year-old self? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://innovationecosystem.com/shane-omara/