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Why do clients know what to do—but still don’t do it? In this episode, Dr. Irena and technologist, coach, and author Anette Lan explore rhythm, presence, and disciplined practice as the real drivers of change. They reveal how sustainable growth comes from repeated experience, not just insight.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Anette Lan works at the intersection of leadership, language, and technology, exploring how energy moves through people, teams, and systems and how those subtle dynamics shape performance long before results are visible.

She is the co-founder of Miru Pulse™, a human-centred diagnostic platform focused on the side of leadership most organizations don’t measure. Alongside her work as a tech co-founder, she leads Ensō Mindset, where she developed the Human Impact Kata, a Japanese-inspired leadership practice grounded in repetition, presence, and real-world application.

She is also the author of Ensō, A Tree Still Grows, in which she shares her story as a Canadian-Japanese leader and founder—and the shift that changed how she understands leadership, not as something to chase, but something to grow into. She’s interested in what becomes possible when organizations learn to understand not just what people do at work, but how they are while doing it.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O’Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Anette’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anette-lan
Anette’s website: https://www.EnsoMindset.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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This episode introduces a 12-part series reframing women’s leadership challenges as nervous system adaptations – not flaws. The groundbreaking series is ideal for coaches, professionals, and leaders seeking deeper and more sustainable change through a neuroscience- and trauma-informed perspective.

In this series within the podcast Neuroscience of Coaching, co-hosts Dr. Irena O’Brien and Silvia Causo discuss women’s leadership through the lens of neuroscience and trauma. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices. 

“Many of the patterns and the challenges we will be talking about are often misunderstood especially in leadership spaces.”— Silvia Causo

Host Bio:
 
Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Silvia Causo is a trauma-informed coach and energetic realignment facilitator who supports visionary leaders and changemakers to release the mental, emotional, and energetic blocks that limit their fullest expression of power and purpose.

Her work moves beyond traditional coaching, bridging neuroscience, somatic healing, and energetic attunement to create profound transformation at every level of being. Through her high-touch, deeply intuitive approach, Silvia helps leaders reconnect to their inner coherence, the state where clarity, confidence, and authenticity naturally arise.

Silvia is also the co-founder of Lead & Belong, a pioneering collaboration with writer and scholar Adrianne Arendse. Together, they explore the intersections of leadership, culture, and embodied healing, guiding organisations and individuals to move beyond performative inclusion toward genuine connection, collective wellbeing, and regenerative impact.

At the heart of Silvia's work is a simple yet radical set of beliefs: that deep self-awareness is the path to true freedom, authentic belonging is what we all seek, and true power emerges when we self-lead from integrated wholeness rather than fragmentation.

Her presence invites both safety and expansion, a rare balance that allows transformation to unfold not through force, but through resonance.

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaannacauso/
Website: www.SilviaCauso.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Silvia’s website: www.SilviaCauso.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producers: Andrew Chapman and Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Dr. Irena and mind-shifting expert Mitch Weisburgh explore how scripts and stories shape our behavior and mindset, and how awareness and metacognition can lead to meaningful change. The episode offers practical tools for coaches to help clients reframe limiting narratives and develop new habits.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Mitch Weisburgh is an educator, author, and speaker who has spent decades helping people unlock their potential. After witnessing how individuals often get stuck in limiting mindsets—whether in education, leadership, or personal life—he developed a practice called MindShifting.

Drawing from cognitive science, lived experience, and real-world application, Mitch’s MindShifting framework teaches people to reframe their thinking, confront unproductive narratives, and replace them with clarity and action.

Today, through books, speaking engagements, and online learning, Mitch helps others shift their thinking—and their lives.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Mitch Weisburgh’s website: MindShiftingWithMitch.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Victoria Rennoldson explores cultural intelligence (also known as CQ) as an active process rooted in self-awareness, strategy, and action. She shares how coaches can develop CQ to build trust, navigate communication differences, and support leaders working across diverse cultures.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Victoria Rennoldson is an award-winning cultural intelligence and communication coach and the founder of Culture Cuppa. She is a born native of London, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, with more than 300 languages spoken.

In her previous career working in international teams within global multinational organizations, Victoria observed that many talented professionals did not always contribute their full expertise to the team or the business. This was often because they did not feel confident speaking up and sharing their voice. As a result, they did not fully shine, became less visible than their colleagues, and their teams missed out on the benefit of their knowledge and skills.

Victoria believes that this communication and cultural gap represents a significant waste of talent and valuable ideas for teams and organizations. This belief fuels her passion for helping create an equal share of voice for everyone in multicultural and multilingual teams.

Today, she works with talented and ambitious individuals and teams around the world who need support with leadership communication skills, communicating with confidence, and navigating the cultural challenges of collaborating successfully and building trust with global teams, international customers, and partners.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Victoria’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
Victoria’s website: https://culturecuppa.com/

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Equine coaching offers a powerful lens on nervous system regulation, authenticity, and relational intelligence. In this episode, we explore how horses provide real-time, nonverbal feedback that helps clients move from insight to embodied change—revealing what it truly means to coach the whole person.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Jocelyn Hastie is trained in the equine Gestalt coaching method, which blends Gestalt coaching principles, somatic awareness, and the horse-human relationship. This work invites clients to notice what's happening in their bodies, their emotions, and their patterns in real time, and to experiment with ways of being, not just new ways of thinking. You can learn more about her work at TheCowGirlsCode.com.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Jocelyn Hastie's website: TheCowGirlsCode.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Dive into the science behind flow with Dr. Eugene Choi as we explore the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Learn how stress impacts decision-making, debunk hustle culture, and uncover the secrets to attaining flow for enhanced productivity, better creativity, and overall well-being.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Leading in today’s business environment is hard. Technologies change, priorities change, and leaders change. Expectations are to be at your best day in and day out, in unpredictable and unclear circumstances.

Dr. Eugene K. Choi teaches executive leaders how to achieve and sustain peak performance in high-stress, high-stakes and high-change environments. He created a unique, science-backed process that teaches leaders how to activate their executive brain to dramatically improve results and increase clarity and focus in challenging and unpredictable situations. He has a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and executives optimize their mindset, reduce toxic stress, and lead with more impact.

Dr. Eugene's written articles have impacted over 11 million people and counting. His work has also been featured on platforms like Entrepreneur, Lifehack, and Success Magazine. His experience and expertise in both strategy and psychology have proven critical in helping clients produce tangible results in both business and in life.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Dr. Eugene K. Choi’s online community and membership site: Neurohacking School
Dr. Eugene K. Choi’s Podcast: The Neurohacking Podcast
Dr. Eugene K. Choi’s LinkedIn Page: eugenekchoi
Dr. Eugene K. Choi’s Instagram Page: eugenekchoi

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Special Replay: The Role of Nervous System Regulation in Peak Performance (Eugene Choi) coming soon.

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Dave and Suze Kenney share a neuroscience-based view of addiction as a nervous system survival response, not a moral failing. They and Dr. Irena explore brain function and discuss how chronic stress, trauma, and dysregulation drive behavior — and what coaches can do to support real, lasting change.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Dave Kenney and Suze Kenney are Co-Founders of Emergo Academy. Since 2011 they have operated a private residential recovery program helping more than two thousand people overcome addictions and mental struggles to live a life of wellbeing. In addition, Dave and Suze have pioneered Actualized Recovery®, the Brain-First Approach to Lasting Recovery.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Dave and Suze’s website: Emergo Academy

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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In this popular and profound episode from March, Dr. Natalie Green discusses the profound impact of childhood trauma on brain development and emotional health. You’ll gain valuable tools to help clients move beyond their trauma, fostering post-traumatic growth and resilience. The discussion emphasizes holistic healing for lasting transformation.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Natalie Green is a trauma-breakthrough coach, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Growing Tall Poppies. She has a background in Clinical and Health Psychology and is passionate about transforming lives and revolutionizing the trauma landscape.

With more than 30 years of working in trauma, and having transformed her own trauma, Dr. Nat is an industry trailblazer. She is the author of Key to Freedom: The 7-Step Model to Triumph Over Trauma and her latest book, Break Your Trauma Cycle: The 7 Archetypes of Transformation. She is also the Creator and Founder of the Accelerated Breakthrough Strategies (ABS) Method®, which accelerates trauma healing and facilitates transformation into post-traumatic growth.

She was a nominee in the 2024 International Women in Podcasting Awards in the USA, received an Award at the Therapists Rising Industry Awards in 2023, and has been accepted into the AUSCEP program for 2025 for her revolutionary work in trauma using the ABS Method® and Archetypes of Transformation© work.

When she isn’t writing, podcasting, or changing lives, Dr. Nat enjoys coffee by the beach and travelling. She lives in Australia, on the NSW Mid-North Coast with her husband and two kids.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Dr. Nat Green’s Facebook Page: Facebook.com/DrNatalieGreen
Dr. Nat’s Instagram Page: @drnatgreen
Dr. Nat’s podcast: Growing Tall Poppies
Dr. Nat’s 7 Trauma Archetypes Quiz
mBraining: Using Your Multiple Brains to Do Cool Stuff (book by Grant Soosalu and Marvin Oka)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (book by Bessel van der Kolk)
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises by Dr. Dr. David Berceli
TRE Australia (short video course)
The Science of Change (book by Richard E. Boyatzis)

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Episode transcript: Team's Pick 2025: Transforming Childhood Trauma (Dr. Natalie Green) coming soon.

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Dr. Irena O’Brien and creative wellness coach Lexi Reed explore the power of drawing as a coaching tool. They discuss how drawing engages multiple brain regions, promotes neuroplasticity, functions as active meditation, and helps clients access insights that may be hidden in verbal communication.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

“Drawing is a way to access flow state and the subconscious.”  — Lexi Reid

Guest Bio:

Alexandra (Lexi) Reid is a creative wellness coach and medical device quality and regulatory specialist who helps high-achieving women in STEM use simple, science-informed creative practices to reduce stress and prevent burnout. Drawing on her background in neuroscience-adjacent medical technology, mindfulness, and art therapy-inspired methods, she translates research on stress, attention, and emotional regulation into practical tools her clients can use in real time.

Through her brand, Mind Art Wellness, Lexi leads a 12-week Creative Reset group coaching program, offers 1:1 coaching, and hosts The Creative Shift newsletter, where she shares low-pressure drawing and colour-based exercises that support the nervous system. After nearly seven years working in medical devices, she is especially interested in how creative micro-practices can help analytical, data-driven women reconnect with their bodies, values, and sense of possibility.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Lexi Reid’s website: MindArtWellness.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Janet Tanguay joins Dr. Irena O’Brien to explore the neuroscience behind vision boarding, showing how attention, emotion, and intentional action rewire the brain. She reveals how clarity, specificity, and aligned behavior turn dreams into measurable, meaningful results.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Janet Tanguay Janet Tanguay is a powerhouse business strategist, creativity catalyst, and lifelong champion for entrepreneurs. With more than 25 years of experience igniting ideas, scaling businesses, and building inclusive economic ecosystems, she has advised 1,000+ entrepreneurs. Her work has been fueled by a rare blend of strategic vision, financial acumen, creative insight, and deep community commitment.

Today, as CEO of The Hammock Way of Life, Tanguay Productions, and Women's Speakers Network, Janet works internationally as a business consultant, life coach, speaker, and trainer — blending entrepreneurship, expressive arts therapy, and mindset work to help individuals and organizations grow with purpose. She is blending science with “woo” through her masterclass in Vision Board Coaching Certification.

Her impact has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Fearless Advocate of Entrepreneurs Award; five EAP Statewide Awards of Excellence for Achievement, Performance, and Dedication to the Entrepreneurs in New York State; and “50 Over 50 Making a Difference.”

Janet’s work has been featured on podcasts, panels, university programs, and stages across New York State, where she speaks on entrepreneurship, innovation, mindset, and the fusion of creativity and business.

Whether she’s coaching a founder through their first pitch, leading a vision board retreat, or helping a corporation rethink engagement, Janet brings inspiration, clarity, and unmatched experience to every room she enters.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Janet’s website: Hammock Way of Life
Janet’s LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/jazzyjan

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Energy coach Silvia Causo joins host Dr. Irena to share how integrating neuroscience with emotional and energetic coaching helps clients move from overthinking to embodied presence. She discusses emotional granularity, self-awareness, and reclaiming agency through the science of self-leadership.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Silvia Causo is a trauma-informed coach and energetic realignment facilitator who supports visionary leaders and changemakers to release the mental, emotional, and energetic blocks that limit their fullest expression of power and purpose.

Her work moves beyond traditional coaching, bridging neuroscience, somatic healing, and energetic attunement to create profound transformation at every level of being. Through her high-touch, deeply intuitive approach, Silvia helps leaders reconnect to their inner coherence, the state where clarity, confidence, and authenticity naturally arise.

Silvia is also the co-founder of Lead & Belong, a pioneering collaboration with writer and scholar Adrianne Arendse. Together, they explore the intersections of leadership, culture, and embodied healing, guiding organisations and individuals to move beyond performative inclusion toward genuine connection, collective wellbeing, and regenerative impact.

At the heart of Silvia's work is a simple yet radical set of beliefs: that deep self-awareness is the path to true freedom, authentic belonging is what we all seek, and true power emerges when we self-lead from integrated wholeness rather than fragmentation.

Her presence invites both safety and expansion, a rare balance that allows transformation to unfold not through force, but through resonance.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaannacauso
Website: www.SilviaCauso.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Author and team coach Jennifer Britton joins Dr. Irena to explore the neuroscience of team flow—when groups synchronize attention, trust, and shared goals. They discuss how clarity, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety help teams thrive in complexity, interdependence, and constant change.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Jennifer Britton is a global thought leader, award-winning coach, and author recognized for pioneering the field of group and team coaching. As founder of Potentials Realized, she has spent more than two decades helping teams, leaders, and coaches enhance connection, collaboration, and creativity through science-informed and experiential approaches.

Jennifer is the author of seven influential books, including the world's first book on group coaching, as well as From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching, Reconnecting Workspaces, and Coaching Business Builder. Her work bridges neuroscience, learning science, and coaching practice-translating research on trust, engagement, and motivation into practical strategies that help teams and individuals thrive.

A former UN team leader turned entrepreneur, Jennifer has worked across more than 100 countries, designing programs that spark insight, performance, and sustained change. Her frameworks, such as the Six Factors of High-Performing Teams and Coaching & Change™, offer actionable roadmaps for today's complex and hybrid world.

Through her Conversation Sparker™ experiential tools, Flow-Flex-Scale™ Lab, and Experiential Roadshow, Jennifer continues to inspire coaches and leaders to "slow down to speed up"—leveraging the brain's natural capacity for learning, connection, and transformation.

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from McGill, a Masters in Environmental Studies, a post-graduate certificate in Human Resources, as well as multiple certifications as an experience designer, coaching supervisor, team coach, and performance improvement specialist.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Jennifer’s website: PotentialsRealized.com
Jennifer’s Coaching Group: GroupCoachingEssentials.ca
Jennifer’s Podcast: The Coaching Many Podcast
Jennifer’s book in Amazon: Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote, and Hybrid World
Jennifer’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@effectivegroupcoach

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Show producer Andrew Chapman interviews Dr. Irena O’Brien about her mission in neuroscience. They explore how the predictive brain, emotional contagion, and mind-body connection influence behavior, energy, and change—and how coaches can use these insights for deeper, lasting client transformation.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Episode transcript: Inside the Predictive Brain: A Coach’s Guide to Change (Dr. Irena O'Brien).

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Dr. Irena welcomes Melinda Cohan in this replay of the Neuroscience of Coaching pilot episode, a surprisingly deep conversation on the hidden science behind motivation. Whether motivating ourselves or our clients, understanding how to work with the brain instead of against it is the key to success.

Welcome to Neuroscience of Coaching. In each episode, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Melinda Cohan is the founder and former CEO of The Coaches Console and was the host of the long-running Mirasee FM podcast Just Between Coaches.

Guest Bio:

Melinda Cohan is the author of The Confident Coach and The Professional Coach and is the founder and former CEO of The Coaches Console. Through her coaching and software, she removes the complexities of your business so you can build a business you love, attract ideal clients, and make a lasting impact. She was also the host of the long-running Mirasee FM podcast Just Between Coaches.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien website: The Neuroscience School
Melinda’s newest book: TheProfessionalCoachBook.com
Melinda’s podcast: Mirasee.com/podcast/just-between-coaches

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Cynthia Lamb
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Dr. Irena is joined by Jason Moss to discuss the widely touted technique of visualization. The two explore the line between what people think visualization is and what actually happens in the mind, while clarifying the roles of fantasy versus expectation and process versus outcome.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Jason Moss is a multi-six-figure business coach. He leads a community of 20,000+ coaches online, and has helped thousands of coaches grow their businesses and sign more clients.

His work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Online Business Owner, and other leading media outlets, and his unique approach to business growth integrates identity and strategy to help coaches build wildly profitable businesses from the inside out.

Jason’s been building businesses for nearly 20 years, and made his first sale online at 13. He’s a former Director of Sales who helped scale a multi-seven-figure coaching business, and his heart-centered view on marketing is a radical departure from the more typical overly aggressive marketing tactics taught today.

Jason lives in Boulder, Colorado with his partner Kimberly, dog Boomer, and cat Zola. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, travel, meditation, and pursuing personal growth.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Jason’s website: JasonMoss.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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We’re highlighting this episode from one year ago. Business coach Krista Martin takes a systematic approach to growth with emphasis on strong decision-making. Choose swift action over excessive research, embrace imperfection, reduce decision fatigue, and evolve your skills as your business grows.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Krista Martin, MBA, CPCC, PCC, is the President & Founder of Make Your Mark and The Six-Figure Impact Academy. As a sought-after speaker and business strategist, she teaches her clients how to fill their coaching programs through speaking and scale their business to multiple six figures.

Through building and selling her first side biz, 12+ years in corporate, and scaling her own coaching business to 7 figures, she discovered how keeping things simple allows you to create faster results and have more fun.

Krista is also a passionate supporter of homeless animals and shelters with the goal of all pets living in a happy and healthy home.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Krista’s website: MakeYourMark.com
Krista’s special offer, “Simplify to Grow”: MakeYourMark.com/Simplify

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Dive into the transformative world of brain-based coaching as Caroline Leroux unpacks the neuroscience behind it. With a focus on compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence, discover practical strategies to foster sustainable change, motivate clients, and create a supportive coaching culture.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

“We’re not fake cheerleaders. It’s important to understand resistance and shame and the role they play in a change process.”  — Caroline Leroux

Guest Bio:

Caroline Leroux is a member of the International Coach Federation and holds the designation of Professional and Personal Certified Coach from Concordia University. She is completing a Master of Arts degree in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University. Caroline has been EQ-I 2.0/EQ 360 Certified by the Emotional Intelligence Training Company (EITC) since 2015 and conducts debriefs of EQ-I 2.0 results in French and English on behalf of the EITC, as well as making presentations.

Caroline is the co-owner of a business that provides sports medicine services and employs physicians, therapists, osteopaths, and other health care professionals.

For 12 years Caroline has worked with non-profit organizations in Africa and Panama. Her work with EITC also includes providing EQ-I 2.0 debriefs and coaching to Canadian government consular staff living and working abroad for Global Affairs Canada.

On a personal note, Caroline has raised four happy young adults who are contributing members of society, and she is active in her community in various volunteer roles.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Caroline’s Neuroscience School profile: NeuroscienceSchool.com/about-us/
Caroline’s email: LerouxBoulay@gmail.com
Peter Senge’s Ladder of Inference
Immunity to Change (book) by Robert Kegan

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Master facilitator and coach Joanna Lindenbaum reveals her Four Seasons of Transformation framework, showing how honoring cycles of rest, growth, reflection, and release align with the brain’s natural rhythms. This can reduce burnout and create lasting change in business and personal development.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Joanna Lindenbaum is the founder of the Applied Depth Institute, where she teaches master-level facilitation and coaching skills to coaches, healers, therapists, and speakers—equipping them to respond powerfully and effectively to the complex issues their clients bring.

With more than 20 years of experience and a rich background in coaching, human behavior, embodiment practices, and Archetype & Shadow work, her approach to ethical and trauma-informed facilitation empowers students to develop a level of skill, confidence, and depth that sets them apart from their peers. Graduates of her signature Sacred Depths Practitioner Certification consistently become top-tier practitioners, often experiencing profound personal transformation as they step into this level of mastery. As a result, they see meaningful growth in their businesses through stronger client results, more renewals, referrals, and increased professional opportunities.

She has led hundreds of retreats, workshops, and trainings with thousands of participants and clients across the U.S. and internationally.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Applied Depth Institute: AppliedDepthInstitute.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Executive and leadership coach Ju Macedo shares how The Neuroscience School transformed her coaching practice—and her clients’ results. Discover the brain-based tools that help her reduce burnout, spark behavior change, and create sustainable performance. Learn how small shifts lead to big results.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Juliana Macedo is an ICF-accredited Executive and Leadership Coach and the founder of The Long Game Mindset Coaching & Consultancy.

Following a two-decade career as a marketing executive in global companies like Reckitt, Nestlé, Mondelez, Unilever, and PepsiCo, Juliana now helps ambitious leaders achieve sustainable high performance and lead systemic change without burning out.

Her approach blends sharp business acumen, the neuroscience of behaviour change, and the mindset of a high-performance athlete.

She is ICF-accredited, holds an MBA, a Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching for Behavioural Change from Henley Business School (UK), and multiple certifications in Applied Neuroscience for Coaching, Leadership Development and Agile Change & Psychodrama. Originally from Brazil, she is based in the UK, working globally in English, Portuguese, and Italian.

She first discovered applied neuroscience in this very podcast, which inspired her to certify with The Neuroscience School — knowledge she now applies daily with her clients, teams, and even in how she trains and runs marathons.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Juliana’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliana-macedo-the-long-game-mindset-coach-acc-34a12625/
Episode with guest Lion Goodman (The Predictive Brain):
YouTube - Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman) - Neuroscience of Coaching #3
Mirasee FM - Episode 3: Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman)

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Susan Schramm, founder of Go To Market Impact, describes how emotional states influence organizational change. Coupled with Dr. Irena’s neuroscience insights, Susan shares how vision and alignment help leaders overcome resistance, inspire their teams, and turn strategic ideas into bigger results.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Susan Schramm is the founder of Go to Market Impact LLC, a business consultancy that helps CEOs and boards get results faster when driving high-stakes strategies. As a certified Woman-Owned Business, the firm serves global and nationwide clients including businesses, nonprofits, universities, communities, and diverse supply chain ecosystems. Go To Market Impact’s proprietary De-Risk System for Impact℠ helps leaders systematically uncover the hidden risks of new strategies and develop a game plan to manage those risks. Ten percent of gross revenues of the firm are invested in programs and scholarships to equip purpose-led leaders.

Before starting her firm, Susan held executive roles with IBM, Siemens, Nokia, Viavi Networks, and the Telecommunications Industry Association. She has a proven record of accomplishment launching new products and services, innovative programs and brands, and new companies. She has actively led diverse workforce development and diversity initiatives, as well as Supplier Diversity programs.

Susan has served on the boards of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, the YMCA, and the Telecommunications Industry Association. She currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Nehemiah Project International Ministries, and on the Advisory Boards of COMSovereign, a US-based 5G technology company, and Cognitient, a risk analytics firm. Susan holds a BS in Management Sciences from Duke University. Though she is energized by her work with purpose-led organizations, Susan’s real passion is her faith and family.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Susan’s website: GoToMarketImpact.com
Susan’s LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/susanbaileyschramm
Bridges Transition Model: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition
The Science of Change (book) by Richard Boyatzis: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Change-Discovering-Individuals-Organizations/dp/0197765114

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Dr. Irena and Lynda Monk explore the benefits of journaling and its role in emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience. They discuss Lynda’s Life Source Writing method, which provides a structured approach to journaling that can be a transformative practice for coaches and clients alike.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Key insights that Dr. Irena and Lynda discuss in this episode:

• Journaling activates brain regions involved in emotional processing.
• Reflective writing enhances self-awareness and decision-making.
• Regular journaling can lower cortisol levels and improve health.
• Journaling helps individuals cope with change and transition.
• It fosters self-compassion and acceptance of life’s ebbs and flows.
• Journaling can improve relationships through self-reflection.
• Journaling for joy can cultivate optimism and hope.
• Resistance to journaling is normal and can be addressed.
• The Life Source Writing method provides a structured approach.
• Journaling can be a powerful tool in coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, is Director of The International Association of Journal Writing (IAJW.org), an inspiring community for journal writers worldwide. She is known for her profound insights into the therapeutic and life-changing power of journaling. Through her dynamic speaking engagements and educational sessions, she inspires individuals to harness the power of writing to heal and transform their lives. Lynda is the co-editor and co-author of several books including Affirmations for Self-Love – a guided journal; The Great Book of Journaling; Transformation Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients; and Writing Alone Together. She is also the author of Life Source Writing™️. Lynda is Registered Social Worker and Certified Professional Life Coach, with 30+ years’ experience teaching, speaking, and coaching in the areas of burnout prevention, self-care, wellness, and writing to heal.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O'Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Lynda’s website: LyndaMonk.com
International Association of Journal Writing: IAJW.org

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Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer and Editor: Andrew Chapman
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Conflict leadership specialist Julia Menard and host Dr. Irena share insights on how our brains interpret and control conversations to shape our understanding. They discuss the role of the predictive brain and how neuroscience can help coaches manage difficult communications and conflict resolution.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Julia Menard is a conflict leadership specialist with more than 30 years of experience in mediation, coaching, and training. She began her career mediating neighborhood and court disputes, and for the past two decades has focused on helping leaders navigate workplace conflict with clarity and compassion. Julia is co-author of Hold On to Yourself: How to Stay Cool in Hot Conversations, a TEDx speaker, and co-founder of the On Conflict Leadership Institute, which equips leaders with the mindset and tools of a mediator. She also teaches at the Centre for Conflict Resolution and co-developed a practical field-tested course on how to have difficult conversations.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena ‘Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Julia’s website: JuliaMenard.com
Julia’s On Conflict Leadership Institute: OnConflict.com
Julia’s On Conflict podcast: OnConflictPodcast.com
Raven & French’s “Forms of Power”
John & Julie Gottman Institute
Getting to Yes (book)
Interpersonal Gap (John Wallen)
Ladder of Inference (Chris Argyris)
Johari window
Thomas-Kilmann Inventory (Conflict Mode Instrument)
Kraybill Conflict Style Inventory

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer and Editor: Andrew Chapman
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Emma-Louise Elsey challenges the idea that kindness is weakness, reframing self-compassion as a powerful tool for growth and resilience. Drawing from neuroscience and her unique coaching methodology, she offers tips in “Fierce Kindness” to help us thrive, reduce stress, and inspire positive change.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Emma-Louise Elsey has been a professional life coach since 2004. She is the founder and former CEO of The Coaching Tools Company, and the founder and current CEO of FierceKindness.com.

Over the last two decades, Emma-Louise has developed powerful, practical tools and techniques to overcome anxiety and a vicious inner critic — when nothing else worked. This journey gave rise to Fierce Kindness.

Her mission now is to spark a kindness revolution, which starts with the person who matters most: you. She believes Fierce Kindness — the combination of kindness and courage — can together create the change our world deeply needs.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Emma-Louise’s website and special offer: FierceKindness.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer and Editor: Andrew Chapman
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Hilary DeCesare joins Dr. Irena to explore the powerful link between music and the brain, revealing how the right tunes can trigger neurochemicals for motivation, healing, and growth. Discover actionable steps and personal stories that illuminate music’s potential to transform mindset and results.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Hilary DeCesare is a 3x bestselling author, award-winning peak performance coach with 25 years of experience, and host of the top 1.5% podcast “ReLaunch to a Rich Life.” Named one of Success Magazine's Top 10 Coaches of 2025 alongside Mel Robbins, Hilary masterfully blends neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and business expertise through her signature 3HQ™ framework (aligning your Head, Heart, and Highest Self) and transformational experiential events, empowering leaders to fully unlock their potential. As a former Silicon Valley CEO featured on ABC's hit TV show Secret Millionaire, Hilary is known for her approachable, intuitive, and authentically refreshing style — specializing in helping ambitious professionals shift from feeling stuck to confidently “ReLaunching into their Rich Life.”

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Hilary’s website: TheRelaunch.com
Hilary’s Instagram account: @hilarydecesare
Free download for podcast listeners: TuneInPowerTool.com

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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In this compilation, explore transformative insights from eight previous guests who reveal how neuroscience empowers lasting change, self-awareness, and resilience. If you’re a coach, wellness professional, or simply fascinated by the science of change, this episode is rich with actionable insights.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Contents:

00:00 — Intro about this special compilation episode
01:08 — Lion Goodman on how “the predictive brain” forms our current reality
06:15 — Deborah Ross and Kay Adams on the transformative experience of journal therapy
12:00 — Ally Machate on the universal fear of rejection when publishing our writing
18:51 — Dr. Eugene Choi on the state of flow and how we spend too much time in our survival mind
23:10 — Caroline Leroux on coaching for compassion versus coaching for compliance
27:55 — Renaye Thornborrow on teaching mindset skills to children through story-based coaching
32:32 — Dr. Natalie Green on how childhood trauma manifests in adulthood

Guest Bios:

Lion Goodman is a Professional Certified Coach and the CEO of the Clear Beliefs Institute.
Deborah Ross and Kay Adams are journal-therapy pioneers and experts and the co-authors of Your Brain on Ink.
Ally Machete is a book-publishing coach and  the founder and CEO of The Writer’s Ally.
Dr. Eugene Choi is a neuroscience-based coach who teaches executive leaders how to achieve and sustain peak performance in high-stress, high-stakes, and high-change environments.
Caroline Leroux is a member of the International Coach Federation and is an instructor with Dr. Irena’s Neuroscience School.
Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide mission to bring life coaching and mindset skills training to children through her company, Adventures in Wisdom.
Dr. Natalie Green is a trauma-breakthrough coach, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Growing Tall Poppies.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer and Editor: Andrew Chapman
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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We revisit this episode featuring guest Dr. Ana Melikian as she and Dr. Irena explore deliberate practice, culture, and self-awareness. They discuss practical strategies for managing energy, avoiding full burnout, and fostering a balanced productive life through mindfulness and strategic rest.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Ana Melikian is a speaker, top 1% podcaster, and the author of MINDSET ZONE: Actualize Your Human Potential, a #1 Amazon Best-Seller in Organizational Learning. Ana earned a Ph.D. and two masters in Psychology, laying a solid foundation for her work that integrates research data with practical applications. She is also a cancer survivor, embodying resilience and inspiring change through self-leadership. Dr. Melikian is at the forefront of navigating the human side of the AI disruption. Her work aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to leverage our human potential, ensuring that technological advancements enhance — rather than diminish — our humanity and collective well-being. It’s all about impact without burnout.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O’Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Ana’s Website: AnaMelikian.com
Neuroscience of Coaching Ep 17: Embracing Downtime (Anke Herrmann)

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Episode transcript: Producer’s Pick: Burnout in the Age of Hustle (Ana Melikian) coming soon.

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Explore the transformative role of storytelling in coaching with insights from Lisa Bloom. Discover how stories drive engagement, unlock personal insights, and create lasting impacts. Learn to harness this powerful neuroscience-backed tool to achieve client transformation and business success.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business — Story Coach — supporting corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches in developing speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books: Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.

Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
The Story Coach
Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That Sell

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Episode transcript: Transform Clients and Yourself Through Storytelling (Lisa Bloom) coming soon.

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Discover the profound mind-body connection with guest Richard Chandler. Practical techniques like breathwork and mindfulness reveal how physical actions can influence mental states. This episode offers transformative strategies for wellness professionals and coaches aiming to enhance client results.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist who specializes in counseling and therapy for business partners (like couples therapy for people in business together). His approach, rooted in holistic wellness and strength-based therapy, empowers clients to navigate challenging life situations, business obstacles, and relationship difficulties.

Inspired by a holistic approach to wellness, Richard’s work helps clients increase their insight by more fully tuning into themselves and their business partners. With increased understanding and the tools learned in therapy, clients gain the skills to improve their communication and relationships with each other.

His business experience in risk management consulting and leadership training also informs his work with CEOs through executive coaching. He also frequently helps individuals with career consulting to reinvent their work life.

Outside his professional commitments, Richard finds joy in music as a composer and performer. He also practices and teaches yoga to maintain mindfulness, physical fitness, and stress management. He enjoys riding his bicycle in natural settings and relaxing with his life partner, Bonnett Chandler.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Richard’s coaching website: StrategicLeadershipConsultants.com
Richard’s personal website: RichardJChandler.com
Moving the Mind, Thinking the Body
Neuroscience of the Mind-Body Connection
How the Mind-Body Connection Works
Techniques for Mind-Body Connection

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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Episode transcript: Practical Mind-Body Tools for Coaches and Clients (Richard Chandler) coming soon.

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Dr. Natalie Green discusses the profound impact of childhood trauma on brain development and emotional health. You’ll gain valuable tools to help clients move beyond their trauma, fostering post-traumatic growth and resilience. The discussion emphasizes holistic healing for lasting transformation.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Natalie Green is a trauma-breakthrough coach, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Growing Tall Poppies. She has a background in Clinical and Health Psychology and is passionate about transforming lives and revolutionizing the trauma landscape.

With more than 30 years of working in trauma, and having transformed her own trauma, Dr. Nat is an industry trailblazer. She is the author of Key to Freedom: The 7-Step Model to Triumph Over Trauma and her latest book, Break Your Trauma Cycle: The 7 Archetypes of Transformation. She is also the Creator and Founder of the Accelerated Breakthrough Strategies (ABS) Method®, which accelerates trauma healing and facilitates transformation into post-traumatic growth.

She was a nominee in the 2024 International Women in Podcasting Awards in the USA, received an Award at the Therapists Rising Industry Awards in 2023, and has been accepted into the AUSCEP program for 2025 for her revolutionary work in trauma using the ABS Method® and Archetypes of Transformation© work.

When she isn’t writing, podcasting, or changing lives, Dr. Nat enjoys coffee by the beach and travelling. She lives in Australia, on the NSW Mid-North Coast with her husband and two kids.

Host Bio:

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Dr. Nat Green’s Facebook Page: Facebook.com/DrNatalieGreen
Dr. Nat’s Instagram Page: @drnatgreen
Dr. Nat’s podcast: Growing Tall Poppies
Dr. Nat’s 7 Trauma Archetypes Quiz
mBraining: Using Your Multiple Brains to Do Cool Stuff (book by Grant Soosalu and Marvin Oka)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (book by Bessel van der Kolk)
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises by Dr. Dr. David Berceli
TRE Australia (short video course)
The Science of Change (book by Richard E. Boyatzis)

Credits:

Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It’s the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

Episode transcript: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Personal Growth (Dr. Natalie Green) coming soon.