Build a Brain
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A Life in Lessons: Interview with Shannon Almquist
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain people who impact your life in ways that cannot be measured. Shannon Almquist is one of those people. She is a superb educator an...
How to Unleash Your Mind's Full Potential - Purposeful Lab Podcast Interview
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jeanne was interviewed on The Purposeful Lab Podcast and with their permission we're sharing it here because we know you'll love it. Sign up...
Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hon...
Fear Setting with Kibwe Cooper
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
A lifetime of Impact - David Martin Interview
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. David Martin You are going to love meeting Dr. David Martin, a distinguished scholar, professor, and Feuerstein trainer extraordinaire. Jo...
Esty Rappaport - The Gen Z Feuerstein Mediator
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
Jeanne’s Journey with The Feuerstein
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Insti...
A Lifetime of Mediation - Msgr. James Gilg
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 principa...
Welcome to Season 3 - Introduction
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of the Build a Brain Podcast! This season we’ll be interviewing practitioners, and experts about the Feuerstein Method. Together...
A Sense of Belonging
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mediati...
Mediation for Sharing Behavior
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Optimistic Alternatives
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 podca...
Human Ability for Self Change
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reuven Feuerstein said, “Change is the most stable characteristic of human beings.” Although we may not even recognize it when it does happen. ...
The Secrets of Self-regulation
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Media...
Seeking, Setting & Achieving Goals
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ski...
The Feeling of Competence
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Accepting Challenge
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“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 wo...
Transcendence and Inspiration
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Meaning & Mediation
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Power of Reciprocity
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Introduction to Mediation Part 2
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue the journey and learn what Feuerstein meant with the theory of "Structural Cognitive Modifiability." This idea was counter-culture when Re...
Introduction to Mediation
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 interactio...
Welcome to Season 2 - Mediation & Human Interaction
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The MindCap Center is proud to announce the second season of its original short-form podcast focused on Mediation, uncovering the benefits of high-qua...
#29 How to re-wire your brain - Radio interview
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll be hearing a radio interview with Dr. Jeanne Zehr about how to re-wire your brain using the methods taught at the MindCap Cent...
#28 Showing Self Control
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Impulsivity seems to be a worldwide issue for school kids and national leaders. To build a REALLY top notch brain, this one is a “no-brainer”. ...
#27 Categories & Labels
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many assignments does my child have to do tonight, or how many pages does he need to read? Does he know? How many people are coming for the holida...
#26 Summing Up
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many assignments does my child have to do tonight, or how many pages does he need to read? Does he know? How many people are coming for the holida...
#25 Visual Transporting
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So this is a simple yet profoundly important thinking skill. Can my brain copy something correctly from one place to another, like words and numbers? ...
#24 The Need to Make a Plan
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What am I trying to accomplish here? What are my first steps to get there? Planning a trip to grandma’s house to a new career requires careful use o...
#23 Using 2 or more sources of information
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OK, what did I come into this room to get? We all struggle to hold onto items in our short-term memory. But practice makes progress! Just don’t give...
#22 Collecting Precise & Accurate Data
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do I need this or not? What is really necessary to get the task done? Whether cooking dinner, building a new Lego tower, or creating a spreadsheet, we...
#21 Using Precision & Accuracy
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The only thinking skill listed in both input and output is this one! Does my brain see how to accomplish small or big tasks and can do them carefully ...
#20 Hypothetical Thinking & Testing Hypothesis
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hypothetical Thinking!! If I know this is true, then what else might be true? The core of creative thinking and good problem solving is this wonde...
#19 Conserving Constancies
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conserve Constancies - Don’t overthink it! This just means the brain can consider what to recognize or keep (conserve) the same (constant). It might...
#18 Giving a thoughtful response
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we walk away from a conversation and wonder, “Why didn’t I say…?” Slowing the brain down just a wee bit and considering how to ...
#17 Just a Moment... Let me think!
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If only we could remember to do this every day before making a poor choice! On this podcast learn how trial and error is not the brain's best friend! ...
#16 Thinking Abstractly
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To move away from concrete learning means the brain can see things inside and can use symbols. Holding onto a concept or an idea and learning at the h...
#15 Providing Logical Evidence
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So does that make sense? Is someone in your life lacking this power tool? Listen in for ideas on how to help them build this skill For more informatio...
#14 Time Awareness
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Always late for appointments? Difficulty deciding if you have enough time to complete all the task on your list for today? Managing time is what this ...
#13 Sensing Space
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing left from your right, in your head, not by looking down to see which hand you know you write with, is important for the brain. It’s called a...
Ep #12- Blocking
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, there are times we have to do tough things and our brain can help us by not giving up, by not blocking, by not throwing in the towel. Don’t eve...
Ep #11 Ego-Centric Communication Modality
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the brain can consider a new perspective, life will be so much easier! When stuck in an ego-centric view, it makes for difficult communication! A...
Ep #10 - Consider another point of view
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the brain can consider a new perspective, life will be so much easier! When stuck in an ego-centric view, it makes for difficult communication! A...
Ep #9 Cause & Effect
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes life is so overwhelming the brain cannot see relationships between cause and effect. We might be living episodically, just moment to moment....
Ep #8 - Narrowness of Focus
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of complicated tasks to accomplish, whether you are five years old or fifty years old. Problem-solving requires holding onto several piec...
Ep #7 The ability to compare
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This power tool for the brain has been deemed one of the most important thinking skills. If we cannot recognize similarities and differences wisely, w...
Ep #6 Searching for Relevant Cues
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing, in the moment, what is important and what is not important is vital for good thinking! Join Dr. Zehr as she explores one of her personal favo...
Ep #5 - Defining the Problem
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Problem, what problem? In this episode, we discuss how the brain has to recognize there is a dilemma before it can problem-solve it. It could be a big...
Ep #4 - Labeling
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learning new vocabulary is important or we might get tricked by someone who knows more or bigger words. This power tool for the mind is a definite b...
Ep #3 Systematic Search
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked frantically for your keys or phone? We all have! In this episode learn how important it is that we model careful searching for lo...
Ep #2 Focus & Perceiving
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The brain cannot learn if it is not focused and perceiving, using the senses. This podcast will review easy strategies for achieving and maintaining f...
Build a Brain #1 -Input Elaboration & Output
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Jeanne Zehr for an introduction to 28 specific thinking skills necessary for all learning, thinking, and even in the workplace! These cognit...