Episodes

  • Why does my brain get stuck in obsessive and compulsive loops? (S2 EP4)
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode, Adam and Andrew explore:

    What are obsessive and compulsive loops?

    Why do we have them?

    Why do we get stuck in them?

    What can we do to get out of them?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    12 mins
  • Why do I have upsetting intrusive thoughts? (S2 EP3)
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode, Andrew and Adam answer the questions:

    What are intrusive thoughts?

    Why do I have them?

    How can I manage them?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    10 mins
  • Why do screens lower my mood and increase my anxiety? (S2 EP2)
    Nov 15 2024

    In this episode Adam and Andrew discuss:

    Why do screens put us in a low mood?

    Why do screens seem to increase overthinking?

    How can we develop a healthy relationship with screens?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    12 mins
  • Why do I overthink and what can I do about it? (S2 EP1)
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode we Adam and Andrew explore:

    Why we overthink?

    What we can do to manage overthinking?

    How we can help ourselves and our children stop overthinking?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    12 mins
  • Why do we feel meh sometimes and what can we do about it? (S1 EP10)
    Sep 3 2024

    What do I lack motivation sometimes and get filled with can’t be botheredness? How does making a daily plan help my brain to get stuff done?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    13 mins
  • How Do Our Brains Learn? (S1 EP9)
    Sep 3 2024

    How do our brains learn? How can we learn faster? Why is practice so important? We also reveal guaranteed way to improve your times tables!!!

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    11 mins
  • How do we manage our emotions? (S1 EP8)
    Sep 3 2024

    What are emotions? How do we manage them? What do we need to do each day to process our feelings?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    10 mins
  • How can we build our calm? (S1 EP7)
    Sep 3 2024

    Why is building our calm so important? Do you have positive coping strategies? If so, what are they? How can we help ourselves respond to stress positively?

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    AYP Spike is a podcast for children, parents and carers all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you and your kids live in your brain with more joy, engagement and awe. Our brains are incredible, they are the best bit of kit we will ever own but no-one ever tells you how they work. That’s our mission, Adam our cheeky host and Andrew, CEO of AYP and the first #NeuroNinja. Bring your family into the #NeuroNinja Tribe. If we can help our kids understand their amazing brains they can maximise their well-being, manage their worries and unleash their incredible potential.

    Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.

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    AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright. Intro Music: "Monogatari" by Piki. AYP Spike is an AYP and Wright Way Production.

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    11 mins