Best Panel Reuven Podcasts (2025)

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How to Unleash Your Mind's Full Potential - Purposeful Lab Podcast Interview 50:57

11M ago50:57

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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 Guid…

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Have you Heard about Shoresh 2024? 4:05

11M ago4:05

4:05

It's always great to share the insights and the good news from the MindCap Center.Tune in for a brief listen to WBCL's segment about Shoresh 2024 featuring Dr Jeanne Zehr. 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.…

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Reuven’s Best Friend with Lou Falik 33:27

1y ago33:27

33:27

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…

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Fear Setting with Kibwe Cooper 41:13

1y ago41:13

41:13

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 mod…

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A lifetime of Impact - David Martin Interview 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

20:58

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 hav…

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Esty Rappaport - The Gen Z Feuerstein Mediator 24:36

1+ y ago24:36

24:36

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 entrepreneur…

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Jeanne’s Journey with The Feuerstein 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

45:38

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'…

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A Lifetime of Mediation - Msgr. James Gilg 54:22

1+ y ago54:22

54:22

Welcome back Build A Brain friends! We are honored to bring you an intriguing interview with Msgr. James Gilg, a Catholic priest who became a principal at Father Flanagan High School, named for the founder of Boys Town, in Omaha, Nebraska. He successfully led the implementation of our famous Feuerstein program. The school, began in 1982, was envisi…

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Welcome to Season 3 - Introduction 13:40

1+ y ago13:40

13:40

Welcome to Season 3 of the Build a Brain Podcast! This season we’ll be interviewing practitioners, and experts about the Feuerstein Method. Together we'll discover the real world impacts and unexpected benefits of implementing the Feuerstein program. Build A Brain is supported by wonderful donors such as Rick and Jeanne Zehr and Joe and Roxanne Mil…

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A Sense of Belonging 22:19

2y ago22:19

22:19

By now we hope that you have a sense of belonging to the Build A Brain team of listeners around the world! We wrap up the twelve parameters of mediation today with such an important one - how to mediate others so they have a sense of belonging. So needed in our fractured world, more than ever, this is one to dive into with your Host, Dr. Jeanne Zeh…

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Mediation for Sharing Behavior 37:25

2y ago37:25

37:25

So this podcast is not about sharing cookies, though if you feel compelled to send a box our way, we promise to share! Today we discuss the importance of helping those who we mentor to share their thoughts. How can we help the child or friend who stays all locked up inside? Join us today to hear Dr. Jeanne Zehr and Kibwe Cooper share insights on th…

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Optimistic Alternatives 25:53

2y ago25:53

25:53

Instilling a sense of hope in others, especially when they are quite certain there is none to be found, is a challenge for sure! Join us on this podcast to learn how much our words matter when we mediate. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center Show Credits Host: Jeanne Zehr Editor: Kibwe Cooper Producer: Kibwe Cooper Orig…

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Human Ability for Self Change 26:23

2y ago26:23

26:23

Reuven Feuerstein said, “Change is the most stable characteristic of human beings.” Although we may not even recognize it when it does happen. Now that neuroscience supports this idea with research in the field of neuroplasticity, we have more good reasons to believe in the power of this parameter of mediated learning experience. For more informati…

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The Secrets of Self-regulation 34:48

2y ago34:48

34:48

Have you ever “lost it” by becoming angry or emotional and later regretting it? It’s possible that you lost your ability to self-regulate. Mediation for this could be a lifetime journey for many of us. How can we help ourselves self-regulate? How do we help others? What is the difference between self-regulation and impulse control? Listen in as Dr.…

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Seeking, Setting & Achieving Goals 12:15

2y ago12:15

12:15

When was the last time you set yourself up for failure by setting an unrealistic goal? We all fall prey to this one! But can we improve our skills in this arena? Yes, we can and we can begin with even young children! Explore this fascinating concept with Dr. Zehr and Kibwe Cooper as they dive into the mediation of goal setting! For more information…

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The Feeling of Competence 39:27

2y ago39:27

39:27

Feeling of Competence We may have more skill than we realize! Have you ever had a friend point out how good you are at something and you are thinking quite the opposite? Imagine how a child might need mediation for this! Feuerstein chose wisely when he added this parameter of mediation for high-quality human interaction. Listen in! Show Credits Hos…

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Accepting Challenge 15:54

2y ago15:54

15:54

“That’s too hard!” is often heard from children and adults as a reason to not do a certain task. Let's exchange that word “hard” with the word “challenge” and you instantly can sense the difference. Mediating others to do challenging things is the focus of this episode. Truly connected to neuroscience, mediating for challenge can literally build yo…

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Transcendence and Inspiration 22:34

2y ago22:34

22:34

The mediator can be a parent, a teacher, a counselor, or a friend. When the mediator helps another to see the big picture and go beyond the immediate need to just complete a task, we are getting to the heart of transcendence. This is like building a bridge between a simple worksheet and principles for life. Let’s call them nuggets of wisdom! Take a…

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Meaning & Mediation 16:27

2+ y ago16:27

16:27

We all have that special person in our life that we could spend hours with at a coffee shop solving the world’s problems. We also remember that one amazing teacher who helped us to finally see value in a school subject that we thought we disliked! At least I hope you had one of those teachers! Dr. Zehr had a certain Mr. Williams in 7th grade. She d…

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The Power of Reciprocity 18:58

2+ y ago18:58

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Reciprocity makes the world go round! You cannot have a conversation with someone if they do not respond. This episode will give our followers tips on how to help the important others in your life to reciprocate more or perhaps even better! This parameter of mediation is paired with intentionality, the topic of Episode 2. Although they are two rath…

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Introduction to Mediation Part 2 23:36

2+ y ago23:36

23:36

We continue the journey and learn what Feuerstein meant with the theory of "Structural Cognitive Modifiability." This idea was counter-culture when Reuven expounded on it many years ago. Now neuroscience has proven he was right-on and way ahead of his time! Kibwe and Dr. Zehr also dig deep into the concept of hope! Can hope actually be frightening?…

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Introduction to Mediation 28:57

2+ y ago28:57

28:57

Why is the process as important as the product? Join us on this journey! Let us introduce how mediation is a process of high quality human interaction to grow your brain! Prof. Reuven Feuerstein, an Israeli psychologist, coined the title "Mediated Learning Experience" to define the best way to help yourself or others to enhance thinking, learning, …

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Welcome to Season 2 - Mediation & Human Interaction 4:00

2+ y ago4:00

4:00

The MindCap Center is proud to announce the second season of its original short-form podcast focused on Mediation, uncovering the benefits of high-quality human interaction. Build a Brain Podcast combines the principles of the Feuerstein method for cognitive restoration and improvement with easy-to-use questions, prompts, and activities in order to…

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Planning to Scale Your Practice to a Business 50:09

2+ y ago50:09

50:09

In our final episode, our panel talks about scaling up, whether you should and how to do it: Pros and cons of scaling What you can do to prep Actionable quick tips Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource or something else that they're enjoying & recom…

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Resources and Career Development for Freelancers 52:59

2+ y ago52:59

52:59

In this episode, our panel talks about how to improve your career when you're working on your own: Career development for freelancers vs employees What is career development, really? Self-evaluation – taking time to be deliberate about your practice Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their…

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Knowing When to Fold 'Em: When Should You Do Something Different? 49:12

2+ y ago49:12

49:12

In this episode, our panel talks about knowing when to fold, knowing when to stop freelancing, and try full-time.: Advantages of a full-time job How often should you ask yourself this question/evaluate whether to keep going? Signs that you need to do something different Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (a…

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Handling Conflict with Clients 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

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In this episode, our panel will be discussing everything you need to know about handling conflict with clients: Sources of conflict Horror stories Tactical conflict management best practices Avoiding conflicts Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource o…

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Customer Service and Client Retention 101 for Freelancers 46:35

2+ y ago46:35

46:35

In this episode, our panel will be discussing everything you need to know about Customer Service and Client Retention: Why is customer service relevant? Upselling Best practice & more Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource or something else that they…

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Accounting and Finance 101 for Freelancers 44:31

2+ y ago44:31

44:31

In this episode, our panel will be discussing everything you need to know about accounting & finance: What does business finance involve in the early days for a freelancer? Should you pay someone to help? If so, when, and for what? Taxes, and more Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their p…

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Pricing 101 for Freelancers w/ Jonathan Stark 1:00:22

2+ y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know about pricing with our guest, Jonathan Stark. Guest Our guest this week is Jonathan Stark — He is a former software developer who is on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newslette…

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Engagement Negotiation 101 for Freelancers 53:43

2+ y ago53:43

53:43

In this episode, our panel will be discussing everything you need to know about contracts and negotiating over them: When does negotiation begin (in the sales/marketing pipeline)? What is negotiation like with different kinds of companies? What might you negotiate? Dealing with contracts Re-negotiation for future engagements Tips and tricks/best pr…

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Sales 101 for Freelancers 52:40

2+ y ago52:40

52:40

Once you're done with marketing, how do you actually start the sales funnel with a client? Today, our panel takes a deep dive into everything you need to know about sales. Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource or something else that they're enjoying…

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Marketing 101 for Freelancers 1:01:46

2+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

In this episode, our panel takes a deep dive into marketing for freelancers. All your questions will be answered: What is marketing? Where does marketing stop and sales begin? What are the prerequisites for marketing? What do we do for marketing? Best ways for getting started Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the pa…

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Positioning 101 for Freelancers w/ Philip Morgan 48:08

2+ y ago48:08

48:08

Episode Summary We talk with Philip Morgan, coach & author of 'The Positioning Manual for Indie Consultants', about specialization & positioning - building a defensive advantage around your business by cultivating rare & valuable expertise. Links Philip Morgan Consulting The Positioning Manual for Indie Consultants Guest Our guest this week is Phil…

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#29 How to re-wire your brain - Radio interview 21:03

2+ y ago21:03

21:03

In this episode, you'll be hearing a radio interview with Dr. Jeanne Zehr about how to re-wire your brain using the methods taught at the MindCap Center! Enjoy! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a …

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Preparing Your Freelance Practice: Laying the Groundwork 48:46

2+ y ago48:46

48:46

In this episode, our panel takes a deep dive into preparing your freelance practice and discusses: Their stories of how they got started What they would do differently, and The things to keep in mind when you're actually starting up your practice Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their pi…

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Freelancing 101 44:43

2+ y ago44:43

44:43

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! In this episode, our panel takes a deep dive into freelancing: What does it mean to be a freelancer? Is it for you? Panelists Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel Picks In each episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource or something else that they're enjoying & recommend y…

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#28 Showing Self Control 22:22

3y ago22:22

22:22

Impulsivity seems to be a worldwide issue for school kids and national leaders. To build a REALLY top notch brain, this one is a “no-brainer”. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free strategy sess…

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#27 Categories & Labels 19:16

3y ago19:16

19:16

How many assignments does my child have to do tonight, or how many pages does he need to read? Does he know? How many people are coming for the holidays? Our brain usually likes to know just how many items it needs to handle. It’s a great skill to build! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podca…

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#26 Summing Up 13:44

3y ago13:44

13:44

How many assignments does my child have to do tonight, or how many pages does he need to read? Does he know? How many people are coming for the holidays? Our brain usually likes to know just how many items it needs to handle. It’s a great skill to build! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podca…

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#25 Visual Transporting 12:32

3y ago12:32

12:32

So this is a simple yet profoundly important thinking skill. Can my brain copy something correctly from one place to another, like words and numbers? I’m great with letters, not so good with phone numbers, for example. If the brain cannot do this, then school and life will probably be very challenging. For more information on how to build a brain v…

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#24 The Need to Make a Plan 20:29

3y ago20:29

20:29

What am I trying to accomplish here? What are my first steps to get there? Planning a trip to grandma’s house to a new career requires careful use of this power tool for the brain. For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the …

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#23 Using 2 or more sources of information 15:51

3y ago15:51

15:51

OK, what did I come into this room to get? We all struggle to hold onto items in our short-term memory. But practice makes progress! Just don’t give up! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email for a free str…

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#22 Collecting Precise & Accurate Data 16:26

3y ago16:26

16:26

Do I need this or not? What is really necessary to get the task done? Whether cooking dinner, building a new Lego tower, or creating a spreadsheet, we all need this thinking skill every day - especially if you are my brain surgeon or my car mechanic! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast a…

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#21 Using Precision & Accuracy 20:03

3y ago20:03

20:03

The only thinking skill listed in both input and output is this one! Does my brain see how to accomplish small or big tasks and can do them carefully and correctly? For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or email fo…

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#20 Hypothetical Thinking & Testing Hypothesis 18:33

3y ago18:33

18:33

Hypothetical Thinking!! If I know this is true, then what else might be true? The core of creative thinking and good problem solving is this wonderful thinking skill! You want this one!! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Clic…

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#19 Conserving Constancies 18:19

3y ago18:19

18:19

Conserve Constancies - Don’t overthink it! This just means the brain can consider what to recognize or keep (conserve) the same (constant). It might be circles and squares or our calendar. Helping children recognize patterns and consistencies is where this all begins! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoy…

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#18 Giving a thoughtful response 19:11

3y ago19:11

19:11

How often do we walk away from a conversation and wonder, “Why didn’t I say…?” Slowing the brain down just a wee bit and considering how to put our words together is a powerful thinking skill for all of life! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast f…

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#17 Just a Moment... Let me think! 16:54

3y ago16:54

16:54

If only we could remember to do this every day before making a poor choice! On this podcast learn how trial and error is not the brain's best friend! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for your business, Click the Link or Email for a consultatio…

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#16 Thinking Abstractly 16:42

3y ago16:42

16:42

To move away from concrete learning means the brain can see things inside and can use symbols. Holding onto a concept or an idea and learning at the highest levels requires this important brain builder! For more information on how to build a brain visit MindCap Center If you're enjoying this podcast and would like Kibwe to Produce a Podcast for you…

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