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Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast
Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
94 episodes
13 hours ago
The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran, is a biweekly exploration into improving executive functions. The series transforms complex brain science into accessible, practical strategies for enhancing cognitive skills. It investigates areas like boosting memory, improving cognitive flexibility, and offers tailored strategies. The podcast also examines lifestyle factors and technology on cognitive performance. Aimed at a diverse audience, from students to professionals, this podcast offers a practical guide for enhancing mental capabilities.
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The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran, is a biweekly exploration into improving executive functions. The series transforms complex brain science into accessible, practical strategies for enhancing cognitive skills. It investigates areas like boosting memory, improving cognitive flexibility, and offers tailored strategies. The podcast also examines lifestyle factors and technology on cognitive performance. Aimed at a diverse audience, from students to professionals, this podcast offers a practical guide for enhancing mental capabilities.
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Self-Improvement
Education
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#93: Teachers as Executive Function Champions
Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast
55 minutes 51 seconds
2 months ago
#93: Teachers as Executive Function Champions

In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran focus on the vital role of teachers as champions of executive functioning. They share personal teaching experiences and discuss the significant challenges educators face, including political and parental pressures, and high rates of burnout. The episode explores practical strategies for integrating executive function skills into classroom teaching, emphasizing the importance of metacognition, explicit instruction, and facilitating different ways of processing information. Erica and Darius also highlight the use of technology and AI in helping students and educators manage workload efficiently. They conclude with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication of teachers everywhere.

Links

  • Gallup – Workers Reporting Highest Burnout https://news.gallup.com/poll/393500/workers-highest-burnout-rate.aspx 
  • Devlin Peck – Teacher Burnout Statistics (NEA data) https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/teacher-burnout-statistics 
  • NCES – Teacher Turnover Rates (2020–21) https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/slc/teacher-turnover 
  • RAND – Teacher Turnover in Urban Districts (2025) https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA956-29.html 
  • North Carolina Department of Public Instruction – 2023–24 Attritionhttps://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2025/04/02/teacher-attrition-declined-2023-24-school-year-still-higher-average-past-several-years 
  • UMass Global – Teacher Turnover and Retention https://www.umassglobal.edu/blog-news/teacher-turnover 
  • AIR – Teacher Turnover Brief (2024) https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Teacher%20Turnover%20Brief.pdf 
  • Devlin Peck – Teacher Shortage Statistics (EdWeek data) https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/teacher-shortage-statistics
  • Shovel 20% off use code: DRWARREN:  https://shovelapp.io/dig/108/   
  • Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/ 
  • Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/ 
  • SPI and YPPI Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=YPPI 
  • E-Fun Cognitive Flexibility: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-cognitive-flexibility-executive-function-workbook-for-kids 
  • E-Fun Inhibitory Control: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/inhibitory-control-executive-function-workbook-for-kids 
  • E-Fun Working Memory: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-working-memory-executive-function-workbook-for-kids
  • Praise Can Be Dangerous by Carol Dweck: https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/PraiseSpring99.pdf 
  • Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
  • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
  • Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
  • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning?_pos=3&_sid=19d2b3888&_ss=r 
  • Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learning?_pos=8&_sid=a9d61809a&_ss=r 
  • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app?_pos=1&_sid=604e0b13e&_ss=r 
  • Working Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory 

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Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast
The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran, is a biweekly exploration into improving executive functions. The series transforms complex brain science into accessible, practical strategies for enhancing cognitive skills. It investigates areas like boosting memory, improving cognitive flexibility, and offers tailored strategies. The podcast also examines lifestyle factors and technology on cognitive performance. Aimed at a diverse audience, from students to professionals, this podcast offers a practical guide for enhancing mental capabilities.