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Summary (short version):

Why does winter feel heavier for some of us? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of Seasonal Affective Disorder — from circadian rhythms and serotonin pathways to evolutionary quirks and the strange possibility that humans may still carry traces of ancient hibernation biology. Learn why your brain struggles with short days, how morning light acts as a natural antidepressant, and practical strategies to help your winter self thrive.


I share my own experience with winter mood shifts, what the science says about why they happen, and — most importantly — the tools we can use to reclaim our energy and wellbeing during darker months.

Three Tools for Your Super Brain Kit:

  1. Light before screens — Get bright light within 30 minutes of waking (10–20 minutes outdoors or a 10,000-lux lamp).
  2. Anchor your day — Keep wake and sleep times consistent to stabilise your circadian rhythm.
  3. Reverse-winter habits — Add small dopamine-rich rewards before difficult tasks, not after, to counter low motivation.

Each episode explores what’s really going on inside your brain when you do the things you do — from the everyday to the extraordinary — and gives you three tools for your Super Brain kit.

Sabina's books

The Neuroscience of Manifesting

Still Me

100 Days to a Younger

Brain Beating Brain Fog

Brain Gym in a Box


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Manage episode 520292277 series 3262799
Content provided by Brennan Sabina and Sabina Brennan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brennan Sabina and Sabina Brennan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Summary (short version):

Why does winter feel heavier for some of us? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of Seasonal Affective Disorder — from circadian rhythms and serotonin pathways to evolutionary quirks and the strange possibility that humans may still carry traces of ancient hibernation biology. Learn why your brain struggles with short days, how morning light acts as a natural antidepressant, and practical strategies to help your winter self thrive.


I share my own experience with winter mood shifts, what the science says about why they happen, and — most importantly — the tools we can use to reclaim our energy and wellbeing during darker months.

Three Tools for Your Super Brain Kit:

  1. Light before screens — Get bright light within 30 minutes of waking (10–20 minutes outdoors or a 10,000-lux lamp).
  2. Anchor your day — Keep wake and sleep times consistent to stabilise your circadian rhythm.
  3. Reverse-winter habits — Add small dopamine-rich rewards before difficult tasks, not after, to counter low motivation.

Each episode explores what’s really going on inside your brain when you do the things you do — from the everyday to the extraordinary — and gives you three tools for your Super Brain kit.

Sabina's books

The Neuroscience of Manifesting

Still Me

100 Days to a Younger

Brain Beating Brain Fog

Brain Gym in a Box


Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/superbrain.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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