Firing & Wiring
Dive into the science of your mind with cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Bethany Ranes, and clinical psychologist, Dr. Norah Kennedy. Joined by host, Jena Mahne, Firing & Wiring helps break down useful information about common mental quirks and challenges, while also providing tips and tricks to help you tune into your very best thinking.
Episode 5: Help! How Do I Navigate All These Hacks?
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Episode 4: Help! I Have Imposter Syndrome!
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Think imposter syndrome doesn't apply to you? Think again. In this episode of Firing and Wiring, host Jena Mahne talks with Dr. Bethany Ranes and Dr. Norah Kennedy to unpack one of the most misunderstood psychological phenomena in the workplace (and why the people who feel it most acutely are often the highest performers in the room).
How do you start to notice imposter syndrome when it doesn't look like the textbook definition? What does...
Episode 3: Help! I Need to Think Outside the Box!
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Ever been told to "think outside the box" only to find yourself staring blankly at your screen, trying harder and getting nowhere? In Episode 3, Dr. Bethany Ranes and Dr. Norah Kennedy join host Jena Mahne to unpack the neuroscience of creativity and the aha moment, including why forcing creative thought is basically the worst thing you can do. Spoiler: your best ideas aren't coming from your desk; they're coming from your shower, your walk, your mind wandering...
Episode 2: Help! How Much AI Is Too Much?
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AI isn't necessarily a problem, but how you're using it might be.
In Episode 2, the hosts of F&W break down the cognitive science of offloading, why handing tasks off to AI might unintentionally erode mental skills you can't afford to lose, and how one simple shift in your prompting style can change everything.
Join us for an AI conversation that's all science and no fearmongering (not an easy feat!). Shout out to...
Episode 1: Help! I Avoid Tasks When I'm Under Pressure!
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Ever wonder why pressure at work can leave you paralyzed instead of productive? Could the mantra of "pressure makes diamonds" might actually be keeping you stuck? In Episode 1, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Bethany Ranes and clinical psychologist Dr. Norah Kennedy join host Jena to break down the neuroscience of overwhelm, procrastination, and motivation - including why your brain is, frankly, a little lazy by design. Tune in for real strategies (no fluff, just science) on how to set...
