Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function

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Welcome to the podcast,
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function hosted by Sucheta Kamath.

 Executive Function is a core set of cognitive skills that allow humans to focus attention, block out distractions, plan ahead, stay engaged, temper emotions, and think flexibly while creatively solving problems to fulfill personal and social goals. The prefrontal cortex region of the brain, which governs Executive Function, is often compared to an air traffic control system at a busy airport. Much like an air traffic controller guides planes on different flight paths in the direction that each needs to go, the prefrontal cortex intercepts thoughts and impulses in order to direct them towards situationally appropriate and productive outcomes that serve the need of the future self.

 Significant research in the field suggests that developing strong Executive Function is critical for school-aged children and remains one of the most reliable predictors of overall success, shown to have profound life-long implications beyond the formal years of learning. On this podcast, host Sucheta Kamath will converse with neuroscientists, social psychologists, learning experts, and thought leaders who will illustrate how Executive Function is inextricably linked with mental health, physical health, school readiness, job success, marital relationships, and much more.

 On the path of self-development, we all experience a constant struggle between trying to optimize our talent and effort while still facing difficulty in mobilizing the inner tools and strategies that can lead us in the right direction. Tune in to
Full PreFrontal
to figure out how best to manage your thoughts, habits, and attitudes to enhance your self-awareness and future thinking and to achieve your best self.

Sucheta Kamath is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed a personalized digital learning curriculum/tool (ExQ®) that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence. Outside of her business, Sucheta previously served as President of the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, where she started a free Social-Communication and Executive Function Training program for inner-city men afflicted with addiction and homelessness—a program she continues to oversee as a coach and a trainer today. She is also a long-time meditator and is currently working on her Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. A firm believer in the “Pause, Reflect, and then Respond” philosophy, Sucheta hopes to spread the word on how every person can reach higher levels of self-awareness and achieve lasting growth of their Executive Function.

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Recent Reviews
  • swimmingtenniscats
    Bay Area listener
    Excellent podcast regarding executive function and I have learned much to improve mine. The discussions are informative and very easy to follow. The host is not only technically knowledgeable about executive function but also has a warm and engaging approach in interviewing her guests which greatly helps to absorb all the information. I highly recommend this podcast!
  • Macman213
    A podcast for EVERYONE!! I mean it!
    If you are a person who often feels that you are swamped by the number of things you still need to do, that somehow there is never enough time, that deadlines often show up out of nowhere, or that you are just living day to day– not really having a plan for the future – doing whatever is right under your nose, then this podcast is for you! It is an eye-opener for people who are frequently late, distracted, unmotivated, struggling to plan for the future, loosing sight of the big picture, or taking impulsive decisions. As a parent of a senior, I found the tips for college-bound students on managing time and coming up with a system to meet the expectations of schools very helpful. I can say from my personal experience talking with Sucheta about my son, that she was amazing in how quickly she zoomed in on the difficulties my son was facing and the recommendations she gave for solving the problems he was having in school. Fortunately for us, his difficulties were related to his concussion and resolved in some time, but the tips she gave would be really helpful even for someone who was having any of the difficulties mentioned above. The experts Sucheta has brought on the podcast also bring new information and insight on the topic of executive (dys)function. Sucheta manages to ask just the right questions that bring important considerations into focus. I highly recommend this podcast for EVERYONE. Why? Because we can all use some help organizing and managing our life better. We can all use some help being proactive and deliberate in planning for our future and managing our present in this era of multitasking while being inundated by distractions. So tune into this podcast on your way to work or at home going about your daily routines - you won’t regret it!
  • Betty D2
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  • GrayClark
    10/10
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  • Bas621
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  • Adaftari
    One of the most intriguing podcast!
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  • eee1104
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    This podcast is great for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to learn more about executive function as well as get great tips and ideas that they can implement into their own lives. Sucheta breaks down any expert lingo in a way that anyone can understand and also gives key points on what her expert guests had to say. Her special "ExFile" episodes also allows you to experience and relate to those with executive function challenges. If you have any questions about executive functions, give this show a listen!
  • idli manu
    Can't get enough!
    Amazing, informative, and accessible podcast that makes me feel like a neuroscientist every time I listen! Even though I know nothing about Executive Function, cognitive-science-guru Sucheta makes relevant topics like ADHD so easy to understand! Highly highly recommend to anyone interested in the intricacies of our brain.
  • eee1188
    THE podcast for everything Executive Function!
    This podcast is great for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to learn more about executive function as well as get great tips and ideas that they can implement into their own lives. Sucheta breaks down any expert lingo in a way that anyone can understand and also gives key points on what her expert guests had to say. Her special "ExFile" episodes also allows you to experience and relate to those with executive function challenges. If you have any questions about executive functions, give this show a listen!
  • Lisa (mother and professional)
    The best podcast to help you understand what executive functions are and how to make them better
    Sucheta Kamath is a world renowned expert in the field of Executive Functions. In these podcasts she's pulled other world renowned specialists together to interview them on such incredible topics as ADHD and training your brain to maximize its performance. The interviews are interesting, engaging and thoroughly informative! Thank you Sucheta!
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