About this episode
Send us a text Can you separate brain facts from brain fiction? In this episode I cover how several brain myths , or neuromyths, won't go away and have led us to ineffective or even counterproductive strategies as parents, teachers, and students. Don't fall for them! Challenge yourself to think logically as I walk you through 5 Neuromyths that persist - even when debunked years ago! So why do misconceptions about the brain continue? Most people simply want to believe - it's an easy, quick answer to personal challenges or when faced with a child who "beats to a different drum." Yet, research indicates that most of what teachers are ' sure they know about the brain' is simply wrong - even when faced with limited evidence. In this episode, I share some possible reasons behind this persistence and how parents can weed through the noise. Legitimate science results get oversimplified by the media to generate sensationalized headlines Complex science results are misinterpreted and Word-Of-Mouth carries them through schools, teaching methods, parent coaching, and personal growth programs. Results are over-generalized and seem to take hold into everyday interactions - AND policies, programs and trainings are created around weak, general assumptions. I admit, it can be confusing - especially since researchers themselves can't even agree on how best to study the brain ... BUT that doesn't mean we don't question such broad sweeping statements, such as "we only use 10% of our brain's capacity." I promise after listening to this episode you will feel more empowered to ask questions, listen to your intuition and begin to let go of misconceptions that don't serve your children. As always, if you get value from this episode, please subscribe so you do not miss out, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts , and share with me when you’re listening! Screenshot where you are in the episode, and tag me, @erin.hyer, on Instagram . www.HyerLearning.com