Podcast Episodes

Donte Dre Winrow on "Breaking into a Challenging Career Path"

Season 1 Episode 15

Welcome back this is Andrea Samadi, thanks so much for your continued support with this podcast. As we are completing our 15th episode, I’m getting a lot of feedback via social media messages and wou…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Self-Regulation: The Foundational Learning Skill for Future Success

Season 1 Episode 14

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. Our goal with this podcast is to close the gap recent surveys show exists in our workforce where 58 percent of employers sa…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Our Very Own Teen Artist Sam Roberts on "Winning a 4 Year Prestigious Leadership Scholarship" at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

Season 1 Episode 13

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. This interview will be broadcast on YouTube as well as on the regular podcast channel, so be sure to look for the YouTube l…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Responsible Decision-Making: Begins with Understanding Your Brain Health

Season 1 Episode 12

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. I want to first of all thank YOU for listening and providing feedback of the episodes. Since launching the end of June, wit…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

15-year-old Chloe Amen Reveals Strategies on how to "Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades"

Season 1 Episode 11

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. This interview will be broadcast on YouTube as well as on the regular podcast channel, so be sure to look for the YouTube l…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

President of xSEL Labs, Clark McKown on "SEL Assessments Made Simple"

Season 1 Episode 10

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. This interview will be broadcast on YouTube as well as on the regular podcast channel, so be sure to look for the YouTube l…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Using Your Brain to Build and Sustain Effective Relationships

Season 1 Episode 9

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. As a recap, in our first episode, we shared with you the “Why behind implementing an SEL/emotional intelligence training pr…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

14-year-old Adam Avin on "Improving Well-Being and Mental Health in Our Schools"

Season 1 Episode 8

This episode is also available on YouTube.

Our special guest today is Adam Avin, the founder of Wuf Shanti[1], a company that promotes health, wellness, and happiness in children, and encourages peac…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Assistant Superintendent Greg Wolcott on "Building Relationships in Today's Classrooms"

Season 1 Episode 7

Welcome back to the “Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast” this is Andrea Samadi. This interview will be broadcast on YouTube as well as on the regular podcast channel, so be sure to look for the YouTube l…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Helen Maffini, from the Mindful Peace Summit on "Launching Mindfulness and Meditation in Our Schools"

Season 1 Episode 6

In today’s episode we have Helen Maffini, a Canadian/British international educational consultant. You can watch the video of this interview on YouTube as well as listen on our regular podcast channe…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago