Episodes

  • A Life in Lessons: Interview with Shannon Almquist

    A Life in Lessons: Interview with Shannon Almquist
    Mar 26 2026

    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 and one of the best Feuerstein trainers to walk on earth. You will enjoy her many amusing and insightful stories in this episode. For even more, buy her book on Amazon: Parsonage: A Memoir of Shelter and Sharing

    Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • How to Unleash Your Mind's Full Potential - Purposeful Lab Podcast Interview

    How to Unleash Your Mind's Full Potential - Purposeful Lab Podcast Interview
    Jul 3 2024
    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 for the Shoresh 2024 here and let's build a better brain together. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    51 mins
  • Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik

    Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik
    Apr 3 2024

    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 honor to have him on Build A Brain. Our focus today will be on one of his recent publications, Integrating Social Cognition into Therapeutic Practice. Amazon links to Prof. Falik’s books:

    Integrating Social Cognition into Therapeutic Practice: Beneath and Beyond the Process of Therapy https://a.co/d/a1ruuX5

    Changing Destinies: The Extraordinary Life and Time of Prof. Reuven Feuerstein https://a.co/d/4kv8326

    Accommodating Marginalized Students in Higher Education https://a.co/d/02fwpFd

    Beyond Smarter: Mediated Learning and the Brain's Capacity for Change https://a.co/d/id3QcLL

    Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    33 mins
  • Fear Setting with Kibwe Cooper

    Fear Setting with Kibwe Cooper
    Mar 27 2024

    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 brain responds to fear with many specific reactions that can include shutting down, running away, fighting back, or freezing up. That’s OK if the stimulus is a lion, tiger, or bear. But how about just a modern-day challenge, like starting my own business, going to a new college, or moving across the country? Tim Ferriss created a novel method of working through our fears. Listen in to how Kibwe and Jeanne break it down so you can build it up again!

    Yes, BUILD YOUR BRAIN!

    Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    41 mins
  • A lifetime of Impact - David Martin Interview

    A lifetime of Impact - David Martin Interview
    Nov 9 2023

    Meet Dr. David Martin

    You are going to love meeting Dr. David Martin, a distinguished scholar, professor, and Feuerstein trainer extraordinaire. Join Dr. Zehr as she buzzes around the world following the adventures of Dr. Martin in the United States and South Africa. If you have any interest in how the Feuerstein program can impact learners who have deafness, then you will love the added bonus of this episode. Listen in!!!

    Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    21 mins
  • Esty Rappaport - The Gen Z Feuerstein Mediator

    Esty Rappaport - The Gen Z Feuerstein Mediator
    Oct 26 2023
    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 even an international travel companion to this remarkable talented young mediator. Esty specializes in entrepreneurs, especially those who have a bit of ADHD. You know who you are! Almost all entrepreneurs struggle with focus and impulse control, while being incredibly smart! Hence they can handle all the craziness of launching a new business or two or three! Listen in for a delightful interview! Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    25 mins
  • Jeanne’s Journey with The Feuerstein

    Jeanne’s Journey with The Feuerstein
    Oct 13 2023
    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 Institute trainer and building The MindCap Center. Join us for this enlightening conversation and don't forget to share and leave 5 Stars! Help us keep the podcasts coming by joining us on Patreon.... You'll receive access to exclusive downloads and resources as well as live sessions with Dr. Jeanne Zehr. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Miller. Our incredible sponsor is Guru Guide to Podcasting!

    Show Credits

    Host: Jeanne Zehr

    Editor: Kibwe Cooper

    Producer: Kibwe Cooper

    Original Sound Print: Adonijah Ayele

    Show more Show less
    46 mins