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.
Firing & Wiring
Latest Episodes
Let's Talk: Sophie's Squad - Athlete Mental Health and Cognitive Performance
A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE!Dr. Bethany and Dr. Norah were invited onto the Let's Talk: Sophie's Squad to chat about mental health and cognitive performance as they apply to athletes. Whether you are an athlete yourself, a coach, or the paren...
Episode 5: Help! How Do I Navigate All These Hacks?
Cold plunges, nootropics, fasting, brain-training apps... the internet is overflowing with "brain hacks," so why doesn't any of it seem to work? When listener Isabel from Grand Rapids calls in after trying it all, Jena, Dr. Bethany Ranes, and D...
Episode 4: Help! I Have Imposter Syndrome!
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...
Episode 3: Help! I Need to Think Outside the Box!
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 creativi...
Episode 2: Help! How Much AI Is Too Much?
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 t...
