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Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning

Andrea Samadi
Neuroscience
Self-Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Mindfulness
Brain Health
Mental Health
The Science Of Getting Rich
Bob Proctor
Meditation
Personal Development
Dopamine
Creativity
Silva Method
Resilience
Productivity
Neuroplasticity
Think and Grow Rich
Cognitive Performance
Social and Emotional Learning
Blue Mind

The mission of the "Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning" podcast is to bridge the gap between neuroscience research and practical applications in education, business, and personal development. The podcast aims to share insights, strategies, and best practices to enhance learning, performance, and well-being by integrating neuroscience with social and emotional learning (SEL). The goal... more

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Latest Episodes

In episode 401 Andrea Samadi welcomes Greg Hill to explore why trust is the essential foundation for learning, growth, and high performance. They discuss how trust creates psychological safety, encourages risk-taking and creativity, and acts as a mul... more

In this milestone episode (400), Andrea Samadi celebrates seven years of the Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast with her husband Majid Samadi. They reflect on the journey of translating neuroscience into practical strategies for performance, learning, an... more

Episode 399 reviews Phase 2 of Season 15 and introduces the Motivation Loop — the sequence of meaning, belief, attention, action, reward, and recovery that drives sustained effort.

The episode explains common loop breakers (loss of meaning, negativ... more

Episode 398 revisits neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius (from November 2022) to explain how three ingredients — fun (dopamine), fear (productive challenge), and focus — create the neurochemical conditions for sustained motivation and flow.

You'll a... more

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Recent Guests

Majid Samadi
Husband of host; executive at Savvas Learning Company
Savvas Learning Company
Episode: Episode 400: Sales Leadership Under Pressure with Majid Samadi: 7 Lessons Learned from 7 Years of Neuroscience
Fridrika Fabritius
Neuroscientist featured in clips about motivation and energy
Episode: Fun, Fear, Focus: Closing the Motivation Loop with Friederike Fabritius
Dr. Chuck Hillman
World-leading researcher on exercise and brain function
University of Illinois (as discussed)
Episode: Move to Learn: How Movement Activates the Brain and Fuels Motivation (with Dr. Chuck Hillman and Paul Zientarski)
Paul Zientarski
Former PE coordinator and football coach at Naperville Central High School
Naperville Central High School
Episode: Move to Learn: How Movement Activates the Brain and Fuels Motivation (with Dr. Chuck Hillman and Paul Zientarski)
Dr. Anna Lembke
Author of Dopamine Nation; medical researcher focusing on dopamine and motivation
Author of Dopamine Nation
Episode: Dopamine, Motivation and Why the Brain Repeats Behavior with Dr. Anna Lembke
John Medina
Author of Brain Rules; expert on neuroscience and learning
Brain Rules author; speaker
Episode: Theory of Mind: The Missing Link Between Attention, Reward, and Motivation with John Medina
Carolyn Leaf
Dr. Carolyn Leaf, author and neuroscientist known for the Neurocycle method
Neurocycle/Author
Episode: Thought Patterns & Neurochemistry — The Hidden Drivers of Your Life (Revisiting Dr. Caroline Leaf)
Antonio Zadra
Professor at the University of Montreal and sleep researcher
University of Montreal; Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine
Episode: When Brains Dream: How Sleep Integrates Emotion, Insight, and Creativity (Revisiting Antonio Zadra)
Dr. Kristen Holmes
Former VP of Performance Science at Whoop
Whoop
Episode: What Gets Measured Gets Improved: Sleep, Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Kristen Holmes

Host

Andrea Samadi
Host of the show (frames episodes and drives conversations)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Practical Neuroscience for Real-Life Growth

    This podcast does an incredible job making neuroscience and social-emotional learning both accessible and actionable. I love how it bridges research with real-life application for parents, educators, and professionals alike. Each episode offers practical tools that support better thinking, emotional regulation, and meaningful relationships.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Kwong
    United States3 months ago
  • Unvetted guest?

    Generally a fan of the show. Very disappointed in the last show. Little to no knowledge of neuroscience.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TV2442
    United States2 years ago
  • Aneesh Chaudry offered a fascinating glimpse of what happens in the brain of addicts, explaining the how and why addicts act the way they do. His insight and recommendations for prevention are ones we should follow.

    Audible
    5
    Sam
    United States3 years ago
  • Great information about the brain and addiction.

    Aneesh Chaudry offered a fascinating glimpse of what happens in the brain of addicts, explaining the how and why addicts act the way they do. His insight and recommendations for prevention are ones we should follow.

    Audible
    5
    Sam
    United States3 years ago
  • Deep dives

    Andrea’s messages are always so interesting. This is one of my top 2 podcasts ( along with The One You Feed, Andrew Zimmer)

    Earlier this year she did a deep dive into the classic Think & Grow Rich, one of my favorites from my early days in finance career.

    Now - the Silva Method - thank you, thank you.

    It’s wonderful to revisit these in depth.

    Happy New Year, to you, Andrea.

    Faithful listener

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    805 MM
    United States4 years ago

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Audience finds the focus on SEL and learning transfer valuable for school and workplace leadership.
The host delivers practical neuroscience for parents, educators, and professionals with actionable tools.
Listeners appreciate clear, applicable takeaways, not just theory.
Guest mix is strong—world-leading experts who translate research into real-world results.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Theory of Mind: The Missing Link Between Attention, Reward, and Motivation with John Medina
Q: Dr. Medina, could you cover Theory of Mind?
Dr. Medina explains that Theory of Mind is the ability to understand others' thoughts, emotions, and motivations, and that it can be strengthened through practices like reading narrative fiction and paying close attention to social cues.
The Neuroscience of Belief: How Meaning, Identity and Frequency, Drive Motivation (Featuring Bob Proctor)
Q: What actually drives us to start, stay, and follow through with something?
Belief is the starting point, amplified by meaning and identity, which then activates the brain's neurochemical motivation loop, with dopamine reinforcing progress as action and feedback solidify persistence.
When Brains Dream: How Sleep Integrates Emotion, Insight, and Creativity (Revisiting Antonio Zadra)
Q: Can you share why we cannot interpret other people's dreams and why we should focus on our own?
Dreams are personally created by the dreamer as a form of self-expression; interpretation works best when grounded in the dreamer's own associations and life context, rather than a universal dictionary of symbols.
The Glucose Protocol: How Fueling Your Brain Restores Clarity with Dr. David Stephens
Q: Can you explain the relationship between diabetes, immune activation, and brain fuel in layperson terms?
Diabetes involves immune activation and misregulated glucose; when the brain is under-fueled, it triggers immune responses, worsening inflammation and brain function, so refueling the brain helps regulate both glucose balance and immune activity.
The Glucose Protocol: How Fueling Your Brain Restores Clarity with Dr. David Stephens
Q: What practical tips would you offer someone dealing with brain fog or high stress in daily life?
Have readily available glucose sources like dextrose or glucose packets, consider short breaks to reorient, and use a simple pre-performance fueling strategy to maintain brain function during critical tasks.

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This program blends neuroscience, psychology, and practical applications to boost learning, performance, and well-being across schools, workplaces, and personal development. Episodes consistently explore how brain science translates into actionable strategies—from movement and sleep to motivation, attention, and emotional regulation—often featuring researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide evidence-backed insights and real-world implementations. A standout trait is the emphasis on approachable, applicable neuroscience that can be used by teachers, leaders, and teams to improve focus, resilience, and outcomes. The show's strength lies in turning complex research into concrete steps, tools, and frameworks that listeners can apply imm... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Majid Samadi
2. Fridrika Fabritius
3. Dr. Chuck Hillman
4. Paul Zientarski
5. Dr. Anna Lembke
6. John Medina
7. Carolyn Leaf
8. Antonio Zadra

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