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One Brain At A Time

New Year, new you?

Always struggle to stick to your New Years resolution? Fear not! Join Adam and Andy as they discuss their goals, and the neuroscience approved ways to actually achieve them.

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This podcast will change your life, if you let it.


Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast.


At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.


Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away.


Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.


Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.


If you want to learn more about the work we do at Action Your Potential, you can find out more information on our website!


📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.


👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast


📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast


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📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential


One Brain At A Time is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). One Brain At A Time is an Action Your Potential production.

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  • Your Brain Runs You

    38:19|
    Breaking news, you aren't controlling a big robot. In fact, your mind (you) are a product of your body and brain. Join Adam and Andy as they break down the complicated process of emergence, and how this understanding can change your life.---This podcast will change your life, if you let it.Welcome to One Brain At A Time, an Action Your Potential podcast. At the top of your neck you have the most powerful processing device in the known universe. But no-one's ever told you how it works... until now.Each Monday, Action Your Potential consultants Adam Wright and Andy Feist strip away the jargon and break down the neuroscience into practical tools you can apply straight away. Entertaining, evidence-based, and 100% woo-woo free. That's a guarantee.Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full episodes on Youtube.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OneBrainPodcast📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_brain_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential---One Brain At A Time is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). One Brain At A Time is an Action Your Potential production.
  • BONUS: Who Even Are We?!

    40:30|
    Happy Holidays! In this special bonus episode Adam and Andy interview... each other! We know you've wanted to find out more about who these random blokes nattering on about neuroscience are – and we've delivered!If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.
  • Christmas Special 2025

    22:31|
    In this year’s Christmas special, Adam and Andy break down the neuroscience behind our holiday expectations – and explain why the big day can be surprisingly tricky for your brain.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.
  • 11. Exercise, for your brain's sake.

    30:02||Season 4, Ep. 11
    In this episode of AYP's bite-sized brain science podcast, Adam and Andy break down how amazing exercise is for your brain – not just your body.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.
  • 10. Read baby read!

    32:50||Season 4, Ep. 10
    In this episode Adam and Andy discuss how building a simple reading routine is one of the most profound ways to strengthen your neocortex.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.
  • 9. "Worry Buckets!"

    40:34||Season 4, Ep. 9
    This week Adam and Andy delve further into our brain’s worry system, and how we can categorise and deal with different types of worries.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.
  • 8. Everything is a skill

    35:33||Season 4, Ep. 8
    This week Adam and Andy break down how and why everything we do – from kindness to attention – is actually a skill.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright & Andy Feist. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.
  • 7. The neuroscience of fear

    36:15||Season 4, Ep. 7
    In our (slightly belated) Halloween special – join Adam and Andy as they breakdown the neuroscience of fear, and how not to let it control you.If you want to learn more about the work we do at AYP, you can find out more information on our website!📧 Email us questions at adamwright@aypuk.com.👀 Watch our episodes on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AYPSpike 📲 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ayp.spike.podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayp_spike_podcast?igsh=MTdxMmVvMndoeDNydg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr📬 Subscribe to the AYP Newsletter: https://substack.com/@actionyourpotential--------AYP Spike is a podcast for everyone, all about our amazing brain. We bring you bite-sized brain science to help you 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.So every Monday join hosts Adam and Andy, as they break down complicated neuroscience, explore interesting topics and interview influential guests.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and download our Be A #NeuroNinja app to get tracking your 12 Rocks today.--------AYP Spike is written and presented by Adam Wright. Production from Adam Wright and Andy Feist. Intro Music: “Happy Life” by Fredji (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvQ-5RCt9xs&list=PLfP6i5T0-DkK-1uhfhicxlQ2FJwbuA7uU&index=26). AYP Spike is an Action Your Potential production.