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In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

Brains, Bumps & Belonging is a podcast exploring professional wrestling through the lens of neurodiversity.Hosted by people who live it, this show dives into the highs, the hits, and the headspace — from masking and sensory overload to obsession, creativity, routine, and finding your place in and out of the ring.Honest conversations, real stories, and a shared love of wrestling, reminding us that while our brains may work differently, everyone deserves to belong.

Carl Sagan, writer and scientist, returns from the frontier to tell us about how the world works. In his delightfully down-to-earth style, he explores and explains a mind-boggling future of intelligent robots, extraterrestrial life and its consequences, and other provocative, fascinating quandaries of the future that we want to see today.

My podcast is just full of rants from a young teens brain. I do not know what will be talked about, and when anything we'll be talked about , but it will just end up being entertaining.

Our ability to make meaningful connections with other animal species and their ability to return the favour is, perhaps, never more beautiful than the bond we have with dogs. This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends...

This book is about effective training. The author explains how the body works and how to design a workout that supports personal goals. It also provides information on metabolism, weight loss, muscle building and orthopaedic problems. The book offers a well-founded and understandable explanation of how the body works and how to design an effective workout. The author emphasizes that effectiveness is not to be equated with fast, hard or long training, but rather with a conscious training that supports one's own goals.

What sets the very best footballers apart from the rest? It’s not about ability but about being able to perform at your peak level consistently. You train your ability regularly, but do you leave your form down to ‘luck’ and simply hope you have a good game? Thanks to developments in our understanding of how the brain works, you can now effectively train to improve your form by conditioning your thoughts and behaviour in all aspects of your life. This engages the parts of the brain that enable you to perform consistently on the football pitch.

‘I knew dogs could make a difference to the children’s lives. I knew it the moment I watched a little boy, exhausted by pain and sickness, stretch out his hand to touch my dog’s paw, and then…he smiled.’ Lyndsey Uglow has endured and overcome mental health challenges and much personal...

The captivating book fearless, expertly, and comprehensibly explains to parents and coaches how the brain and the minds of athletes work. Using specific examples, the author analyzes the impact of feedback on thinking, perception, attention, and even the quality of a player's coordination. Parents often do not realize how their influence shapes the neural network of their child. The book takes you into the depths of neuroscience, sports psychology, and provides you with knowledge and skills to be a better coach for your child.

Did you know there is an area of your brain known as the "Lizard Brain" that thinks only about the immediate moment and your means of survival? Yes, in certain circumstances, your "Rational Brain" can effectively "shut down" and you are at the mercy of a reptile... dry-mouthed, sweating, queasy, unable to think clearly - even though you know better. When does the Lizard Brain run the show? It can happen in any number of unfamiliar, uncomfortable, challenging, or "stressful" riding situations. But here's the thing: with the right kind of training, you can learn to manage the reptile within.

Step into the ring with your pals Indi, Barney, and Dan, as we bring you a power-packed, light-hearted wrestling podcast focusing on the monthly goings-on in the WWE. We discuss Raw, SmackDown, the latest Premium Live Events, and take deep dives into the hallowed history and electrifying present of the world of wrestling.

Wrestling Brain is an AEW Dynamite and PPV review show, streamed live on twitch.tv/wrestlingbrain Hosted by Josh Custodio and ’The Zubes’ Andrew Zuber. Hire Bryan with Josh and ’Murder’ Bryan Quinby monthly.

Hosted by Scott Eade, alongside Bryce Morgan and Jeremy Boyle, we take a look at all things rugby in the deep south of New Zealand and talk to a mix of personalities throughout the southern rugby community. A mix of serious footy chat with a bit of banter thrown in for good measure.

The book draws on public health ethics, public health law, and the histories of occupational and public health to assess the limits of parental choice to expose their children to risks of injury. Chris Nowinski, former Harvard football player and WWE wrestler, provides a timely and insider's perspective on these critical issues in the foreword.

Welcome to Bird Brains with Ken and Mark - a podcast focusing on the Philadelphia Eagles and all things football. Bird Brains is hosted by former Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Stars tight end Ken Dunek, and former TrentonTimes and NJ.com Eagles beat writer Mark Eckel.

We take years of experience in sports psychology, including working with greats in the business like Ken Ravizza, Brian Cain, and Dr. Rob Gilbert, and assemble the highlights into an easy-to-digest three minute daily podcast. Well, it’s supposed to be daily, at least. Sometimes it’s the start that stops me. But hey, I’m human.

Train YOUR brain with Jada Johnson! This is a podcast meant to generate a conversation surrounding the mental health of athletes. We discuss sports psychology, athletics, mental-health, and we include personal testimonies from athletes to talk about their own mental health journey! Are YOU ready to train your brain?

“A powerful, gut-wrenching tale of pain, suffering, and recovery.” —KIRKUS REVIEWS “Unique and haunting…. A mesmerizing and unforgettable meditation on a stranger-than-fiction tragedy.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW One month before his college graduation, Paul Rousseau is...

Gorilla Brain Podcasts

4 DC Sports Fanatics discuss, argue, and celebrate the latest news in all things Washington DC Professional sports. Join us for the fun ride and stay for Rahul and Nick losing faith in the Washington Football Team.