# Lauren Waldman

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Why Your Brain Hates Your L&D Strategy (And How to Fix It), With Lauren Waldman

Lauren Waldman, founder of Learning Pirate and an experienced learning scientist, lives at the intersection of neuroscience and L&D. With an extensive background in instructional design and facilitation, she pushes for a new approach to helping others learn by working with the brain rather than aga…

Power of Attention: Neuroscience for Transformation

In S3E10 of @MAGICademy Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and learning with @Lauren Waldman, founder of @Learning Pirate. Lauren shares her expertise on how our brains process information, form memories and adapt to change. She explains the crucial role of attention in le…

Ep. 8: Designing Learning for the Brain with Lauren Waldman

In this thought-provoking episode, Lauren Waldman—scientist, learning designer, and yes, “The Learning Pirate”—takes us into the fascinating world of neuroscience. She reveals why learning professionals must stop designing for content and start designing for the brain. Discover how understanding me…

Bringing Joy and Connection to Everyday Life: Insights from Lauren Waldman

Send us a text In this episode of mindboost Moments, we welcome Lauren Waldman, a learning psychologist from Canada who dubs herself the "Learning Pirate." Join our host Caleb as he explores fascinating topics with Lauren, discussing the power of connection, emotion, and the profound impact of tech…

What coaches can learn from locksmiths - a conversation with Scott Benbow

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Benbow, a Football Fun Factory franchise owner in West Cumbria who's on a mission to transform grassroots coaching through learning science. After an 11-year break from coaching and a deep dive into neuroscience and learning development, Scott returned to foot…

Focus, Repetition, and Time: Leadership Essentials with Lauren Waldman

In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, guest Lauren Waldman, a learning professional with a background in neuroscience, joins the show during the Dev Learn conference in Las Vegas. Lauren shares insights on how understanding the brain's mechanisms is essential for effective learning, behavior cha…

How to Learn in Alignment with How Your Brain Actually Works

Learning the “right way” isn’t about trying harder, it’s about learning smarter. Lauren Waldman, a learning scientist and self-proclaimed “learning pirate,” spent over a decade in teaching and corporate learning, but it wasn’t until she dove into the neuroscience of the brain that everything click…

ID Update April 2026 - L&D Conferences, CPD or Day Off? and Big EdTech Updates (MCP Server Madness)

This month, Tom and Heidi broadcast live across YouTube, Substack, and LinkedIn for the first time, covering two main threads: how to get value out of the conference and event circuit, and a tech chat unpacking the latest acronym making the rounds in the L&D vendor space. Part one: conferences and …

60. The Brain Science Behind Better Learning Design with Lauren Waldman

Our learning design could be better if we understood how the brain is taking in and processing what we share. It would help us to know what's effective, and what's having the opposite effect. In this episode, Jess sits down with learning scientist Lauren Waldman to explore why neuroscience should b…

Ep. 043 | Charting a Course to Better Memory and Focus w/ Lauren Waldman

Summary This brand new episode dives into guest Lauren Waldman’s unique blend of music, dance, learning science, and how that creative background shaped the way she thinks about memory, attention, and learning design. She and Kassy also talk about the story behind Learning Pirate, Lauren’s brand. T…