Build a Brain

Jeanne Zehr

How in heaven’s name does someone BUILD A BRAIN! Please allow me to explain. In the late 1990’s, I was watching a webinar about teaching for intelligence. This very idea was counter to all I had been taught in college. Of course, intelligence is fixed - determined by the genes and early childhood. It can’t be “taught” or so I thought. But one man on the panel of child experts disagreed with everyone else. I saw his name was Reuven Feuerstein and he changed my life! read less

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Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik

Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik

Reuven’s best friend might be the way to introduce Prof. Lou Falik. As a prolific author, trainer, and producer of amazing ideas, it is such an honor to have him on Build A Brain. Our focus today will be on one of his recent publications, Integrating Social Cognition into Therapeutic Practice. Amazon links to Prof. Falik’s books: Integrating Social Cognition into Therapeutic Practice: Beneath and Beyond the Process of Therapy https://a.co/d/a1ruuX5 Changing Destinies: The Extraordinary Life and Time of Prof. Reuven Feuerstein https://a.co/d/4kv8326 Accommodating Marginalized Students in Higher Education https://a.co/d/02fwpFd Beyond Smarter: Mediated Learning and the Brain's Capacity for Change https://a.co/d/id3QcLL Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

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Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik

Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik

Reuven’s best friend might be the way to introduce Prof. Lou Falik. As a prolific author, trainer, and producer of amazing ideas, it is such an honor to have him on Build A Brain. Our focus today will be on one of his recent publications, Integrating Social Cognition into Therapeutic Practice. Amazon links to Prof. Falik’s books: Integrating Social Cognition into Therapeutic Practice: Beneath and Beyond the Process of Therapy https://a.co/d/a1ruuX5 Changing Destinies: The Extraordinary Life and Time of Prof. Reuven Feuerstein https://a.co/d/4kv8326 Accommodating Marginalized Students in Higher Education https://a.co/d/02fwpFd Beyond Smarter: Mediated Learning and the Brain's Capacity for Change https://a.co/d/id3QcLL Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

Fear Setting with Kibwe Cooper

Fear Setting with Kibwe Cooper

Can you believe it! Build A Brain has hit episode #50. To celebrate, I brought back your favorite, Kibwe Cooper, to discuss “Fear Setting”. The brain responds to fear with many specific reactions that can include shutting down, running away, fighting back, or freezing up. That’s OK if the stimulus is a lion, tiger, or bear. But how about just a modern-day challenge, like starting my own business, going to a new college, or moving across the country? Tim Ferriss created a novel method of working through our fears. Listen in to how Kibwe and Jeanne break it down so you can build it up again! Yes, BUILD YOUR BRAIN! Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

A lifetime of Impact - David Martin Interview

A lifetime of Impact - David Martin Interview

Meet Dr. David Martin You are going to love meeting Dr. David Martin, a distinguished scholar, professor, and Feuerstein trainer extraordinaire. Join Dr. Zehr as she buzzes around the world following the adventures of Dr. Martin in the United States and South Africa. If you have any interest in how the Feuerstein program can impact learners who have deafness, then you will love the added bonus of this episode. Listen in!!! Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

Esty Rappaport - The Gen Z Feuerstein Mediator

Esty Rappaport - The Gen Z Feuerstein Mediator

My friends, you are in for a treat! Esty Rappaport is the latest guest on Build A Brain! I am so very proud to have been a trainer, a mentor, and even an international travel companion to this remarkable talented young mediator. Esty specializes in entrepreneurs, especially those who have a bit of ADHD. You know who you are! Almost all entrepreneurs struggle with focus and impulse control, while being incredibly smart! Hence they can handle all the craziness of launching a new business or two or three! Listen in for a delightful interview! Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

Jeanne’s Journey with The Feuerstein

Jeanne’s Journey with The Feuerstein

In this episode we'll take a look behind the curtain as Dr. Jeanne Zehr shares her story of going from success to purpose, becoming a Feuerstein Institute trainer and building The MindCap Center. Join us for this enlightening conversation and don't forget to share and leave 5 Stars! Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

A Lifetime of Mediation - Msgr. James Gilg

A Lifetime of Mediation - Msgr. James Gilg

Welcome back Build A Brain friends! We are honored to bring you an intriguing interview with Msgr. James Gilg, a Catholic priest who became a principal at Father Flanagan High School, named for the founder of Boys Town, in Omaha, Nebraska. He successfully led the implementation of our famous Feuerstein program. The school, began in 1982, was envisioned as a haven for nontraditional high school students, the school catered to students who’d dropped out, became parents, worked full-time or otherwise didn’t achieve in traditional high schools. What an idea! Stay for the end of the interview and listen to Msgr. Gilg's rap lyrics! Priceless! Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! You too can help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon... Follow Build a Brain Podcast & The Mindcap Center @buildabrainpodcast Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

Welcome to Season 3 - Introduction

Welcome to Season 3 - Introduction

Welcome to Season 3 of the Build a Brain Podcast! This season we’ll be interviewing practitioners, and experts about the Feuerstein Method. Together we'll discover the real world impacts and unexpected benefits of implementing the Feuerstein program. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting! You too can help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon... Follow Build a Brain Podcast & The Mindcap Center @buildabrainpodcast Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

A Sense of Belonging

A Sense of Belonging

By now we hope that you have a sense of belonging to the Build A Brain team of listeners around the world! We wrap up the twelve parameters of mediation today with such an important one - how to mediate others so they have a sense of belonging. So needed in our fractured world, more than ever, this is one to dive into with your Host, Dr. Jeanne Zehr. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Mediation for Sharing Behavior

Mediation for Sharing Behavior

So this podcast is not about sharing cookies, though if you feel compelled to send a box our way, we promise to share! Today we discuss the importance of helping those who we mentor to share their thoughts. How can we help the child or friend who stays all locked up inside? Join us today to hear Dr. Jeanne Zehr and Kibwe Cooper share insights on the value of encouraging others to share. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Optimistic Alternatives

Optimistic Alternatives

Instilling a sense of hope in others, especially when they are quite certain there is none to be found, is a challenge for sure! Join us on this podcast to learn how much our words matter when we mediate. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Human Ability for Self Change

Human Ability for Self Change

Reuven Feuerstein said, “Change is the most stable characteristic of human beings.” Although we may not even recognize it when it does happen. Now that neuroscience supports this idea with research in the field of neuroplasticity, we have more good reasons to believe in the power of this parameter of mediated learning experience. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

The Secrets of Self-regulation

The Secrets of Self-regulation

Have you ever “lost it” by becoming angry or emotional and later regretting it? It’s possible that you lost your ability to self-regulate. Mediation for this could be a lifetime journey for many of us. How can we help ourselves self-regulate? How do we help others? What is the difference between self-regulation and impulse control? Listen in as Dr. Jeanne Zehr and Kibwe Cooper explore this intriguing topic. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Seeking, Setting & Achieving Goals

Seeking, Setting & Achieving Goals

When was the last time you set yourself up for failure by setting an unrealistic goal? We all fall prey to this one! But can we improve our skills in this arena? Yes, we can and we can begin with even young children! Explore this fascinating concept with Dr. Zehr and Kibwe Cooper as they dive into the mediation of goal setting! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

The Feeling of Competence

The Feeling of Competence

Feeling of Competence We may have more skill than we realize! Have you ever had a friend point out how good you are at something and you are thinking quite the opposite? Imagine how a child might need mediation for this! Feuerstein chose wisely when he added this parameter of mediation for high-quality human interaction. Listen in! Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Accepting Challenge

Accepting Challenge

“That’s too hard!” is often heard from children and adults as a reason to not do a certain task. Let's exchange that word “hard” with the word “challenge” and you instantly can sense the difference. Mediating others to do challenging things is the focus of this episode. Truly connected to neuroscience, mediating for challenge can literally build your brain! Listen in to discover how this works! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Transcendence and Inspiration

Transcendence and Inspiration

The mediator can be a parent, a teacher, a counselor, or a friend. When the mediator helps another to see the big picture and go beyond the immediate need to just complete a task, we are getting to the heart of transcendence. This is like building a bridge between a simple worksheet and principles for life. Let’s call them nuggets of wisdom! Take a listen to some golden truths! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Composition: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Meaning & Mediation

Meaning & Mediation

We all have that special person in our life that we could spend hours with at a coffee shop solving the world’s problems. We also remember that one amazing teacher who helped us to finally see value in a school subject that we thought we disliked! At least I hope you had one of those teachers! Dr. Zehr had a certain Mr. Williams in 7th grade. She discovered science was way cooler than she ever imagined! For human interactions to go beyond intentionality-reciprocity, they need to be meaningful. Listen to this week’s topic of meaningful mediation. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

The Power of Reciprocity

The Power of Reciprocity

Reciprocity makes the world go round! You cannot have a conversation with someone if they do not respond. This episode will give our followers tips on how to help the important others in your life to reciprocate more or perhaps even better! This parameter of mediation is paired with intentionality, the topic of Episode 2. Although they are two rather complex words, the concept of intentionality-reciprocity is profoundly simple and they go together. You just can’t have one without the other. Listen in! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Introduction to Mediation Part 2

Introduction to Mediation Part 2

We continue the journey and learn what Feuerstein meant with the theory of "Structural Cognitive Modifiability." This idea was counter-culture when Reuven expounded on it many years ago. Now neuroscience has proven he was right-on and way ahead of his time! Kibwe and Dr. Zehr also dig deep into the concept of hope! Can hope actually be frightening? Learn how mediation is much more than getting smarter. It is at the core of human relationships and positive change! Can transforming change happen with as few as 20 or 30 sessions? Listen in to see! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.

Introduction to Mediation

Introduction to Mediation

Why is the process as important as the product? Join us on this journey! Let us introduce how mediation is a process of high quality human interaction to grow your brain! Prof. Reuven Feuerstein, an Israeli psychologist, coined the title "Mediated Learning Experience" to define the best way to help yourself or others to enhance thinking, learning, and living. If you listened to Season 1, you know all about the 28 cognitive functions. Now discover the method for building them, block by block, thought by thought. It's called "mediation" and it rocks! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy session.