This is a podcast about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. I’m your host, Luke Rowe, and I’m a lecturer and learning scientist in Melbourne, Australia. I’m extremely passionate about the education and the learning sciences, and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with you! The mission here at Powerful Learning is to help you know more, do more, and be more. Come join me and my guests on a learning journey into topics such as feedback, metacognition, ...
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Accessible, understandable and user friendly, the official podcast of The Regenerative Health Association features news, information and learning about stem cells and all aspects of regenerative health. Hear from leading physicians, clinics, labs, and patients on their experience and expertise with Regenerative health therapy. And visit TheRHA.org to learn more too!
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Regenerative medicine for the treatment of MS: Enhancing repair to prevent progression | Front Row lecture with Luke Lairson, PhD
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15:23Welcome to The Regenerative Health Association podcast, where we explore the frontiers of medical science transforming lives. This episode delves into multiple sclerosis (MS), a devastating autoimmune disease that disrupts the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cognitive difficulties, and progressive loss of function—…
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AI vs Human Intelligence: Who Wins and Who Loses in the Future of Education?
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1:07:51Are we entering an age of Artificial Intelligence… or Human Stupidity? In this provocative recording, Dr. Luke Rowe takes us on a tour of the most pressing questions in education today. With clarity and balance, he explores how AI is not just transforming how we teach—but threatening how we think. AI poses both risks for stupidity and opportunities…
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Biohackers World Conference and Expo - Heads Up CEO Dave Korsunsky
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24:11On March 29th and 30th, hundreds of health enthusiasts and innovators gathered in Los Angeles for the Biohacker World Conference and Expo—a premier event showcasing groundbreaking ideas and technologies in the fields of anti-aging and healthspan optimization. Among the many captivating presentations, one of the most populars was a talk by David Kor…
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Understanding Intelligence (Part 2 of 2): Expert vs. Google Notebook LM
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58:15In this episode (Part 2 of 2), we dive even deeper into the science of intelligence and how Google's Notebook LM measures up. Dr. Luke Rowe continues to put Google's Notebook LM podcast feature to the test, exploring cutting-edge research on how intelligence develops, changes, and can be nurtured throughout life. From the genetics of intelligence t…
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Anti Aging and Enhancing Longevity - 2025 BioTech Showcase Expert Panel
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35:16Welcome to a special edition of The Regenerative Health Association Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 Biotech Showcase in San Francisco. This year's conference, a cornerstone event in the life sciences industry, brought together over 3,200 global biotech and health leaders to discuss cutting-edge innovations in healthcare.Our podcast features an e…
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Understanding Intelligence (Part 1 of 2): Expert vs. Google Notebook LM
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1:08:34In this episode (Part 1 of 2), an intelligence expert puts Google's new Notebook LM podcast feature to the test. Join Dr. Luke Rowe, as we listen to a podcast on the topic of intelligence that was generated by Google's Gemini LLM via Notebook LM. Can we trust AI to give us an accurate account of human (and non-human) intelligence? Where does AI go …
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7 Hidden Cognitive Biases Sabotaging Your Learning—and How to Stop Them! (MASTERCLASS)
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1:12:32Are you really learning as effectively as you think, or are hidden mental shortcuts holding you back? This episode involves a 'Masterclass' in which we unpack the world of cognitive biases and mental bottlenecks in learning—those subtle psychological tendencies that skew how we perceive, absorb, and evaluate information. What You’ll Learn: • Spot Y…
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An Overview of The ISSCR Guide to Stem Cell Treatments
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23:46Listen in as The Regenerative Health Association hosts review The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Guide to Stem Cell Treatments. The ISSCE is a global nonprofit professional society that promotes stem cell science and regenerative medicine and its applications to human health. It's mission is to share scientifically accurate in…
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Stem Cell Basics, MSC's and Their Use Around the World
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11:45For those new to stem cells and regenerative health, this episode is a good place to start to learn about Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) derived from umbilical cords (UC-MSC's) and the status of their use in the USA as well as other regions and countries globally. If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The…
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The Ultimate Guide to Learning Anything Better – Life-Changing Tips for Mastery (Book Summary)
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20:14The Ultimate Guide to Learning Anything Better - with Scott H. Young's "Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery" (Book Summary and Review; see original YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/w63A7WvR9bo?si=_4VKhP7YY7qTSyh0) In this episode of Powerful Learning, we take a look at some of the biggest insights from Scott H. Young's transformative …
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Stem Cells and Diabetes - Background and Basics
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15:49Stem cell therapy holds immense promise for the treatment of patients with diabetes. In this episode of The Regenerative Health Podcast, our hosts review a paper from The National Library of Medicine on the use of stem cell therapy for diabetes. Some general facts on Diabetes are shared and then a summary of the research is presented on the promise…
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Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) State of the Industry 2024 Overview
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16:49In this episode of The Regenerative Health Podcast, our hosts review the 2024 State of the Industry presented by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine at the BioTech Showcase earlier this year. At this US based industry trade gathering, the focus is on FDA approvals including the acceleration of approvals for new gene therapies for diseases such a…
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Stem Cells and Autoimmune Diseases - An Introductory Overview
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11:44This episode introduces the use of stem cell therapy for autoimmune diseases and covers a number of aspects if stem cells unique ability to renew themselves and transform into various types of tissues and organs. Though they're found in small numbers throughout our bodies, their potential is immense, influenced by their surroundings. We'll explore …
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Stem Cell and Regenerative Health Basics - an Overview
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15:14In this initial episode, our hosts provide a basic overview of the regenerative health landscape. If you'd like to learn more about stem cells and regenerative health, please visit The Regenerative Health Association at: www.therha.org. It's the world's first and largest community for regenerative health consumers with a wealth of information and r…
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Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath | The Science of Memory Explained! (Book Summary)
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35:46Ever wondered why we forget more than we remember? Why do memories with personal meaning tend to stick? Are memories more about the past, the present, or the future? In Professor Charan Ranganath’s groundbreaking book, Why We Remember, these secrets are uncovered as we discover how our brains shape our memories to help us navigate the world. In thi…
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5 Proven Study Tips to Ace Your Exams and Get into College (Backed by Science) | EXTRA EVIDENCE EDITION
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1:08:43🎓 5 Proven Study Tips to Ace Your Exams and Get into College (Backed by Science) | EXTRA EVIDENCE EDITION with Learning Scientist and University Lecturer, Dr. Luke Rowe. This is the 'extended edition' with extra discussion of the scientific evidence in support of the 5 study tips. If you'd prefer to skip this extended edition and go straight to the…
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Mastering Metacognition: Learn How to Learn and Become Your Own Teacher (Part 3 of 3: Elevating Learner Success Series)
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57:13In this episode, we explore the powerful role of metacognition in learning and education. Metacognition, or "monitoring and regulating our thought processes," is a critical skill that helps students become more aware of their learning processes, enabling them to self-regulate, improve performance, and ultimately become independent learners. This ep…
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5 Scientifically Proven Study Tips to Ace Your Exams and Get Into College with Dr. Luke Rowe (Abridged Version)
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31:46🎓 5 Scientifically Proven Study Tips for Success, Ace Your Exams, and Get Into College with Dr. Luke Rowe 🎓 This is an abridged version of the episode and the discussion about the scientific literature in support of these study tips has been edited out. If you'd like to hear the extended version, see the previously published epside. Unlock your ful…
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Level Up Your Learning with Luke Rowe's R.I.D.E Model of Powerful Practice (Part 2 of 3: Elevating Learner Success Series)
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1:04:55Level-up your learning and unlock your expertise with Luke's R.I.D.E Model of Powerful Practice to help you master ANYTHING! (Part 2 of 3) This video is the second part of a 3-part Learning and Teaching seminar series at the Australian Catholic University (Part 2 of 3): The Elevating Learning Seminar Series, presented by Dr Luke Rowe. It was origin…
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Unlock the secrets to powerful learning with our deep dive into ‘Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning’, by by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel. In this book review, we discover how to transform your study habits with these 5 evidence-based strategies: 1. Retrieval Practice: Move beyond rereading and embrace activ…
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Rethinking How We Learn (Part 1 of 3: Elevating Learner Success Series)
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47:40Rethinking How We Learn: The Power of Deep and Meaningful Learning Join me on another learning adventure by rethinking how we learn. We'll investigate some extremely powerful theories and techniques about the brain and the science of learning. Discover Friston's Bayesian Brain, Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning, and Craik and Lockhart's Levels of Proce…
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Mastering Influence: Brain-Based Strategies for Impactful Learning
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31:16Mastering Influence: Brain-Based Strategies for Impactful Learning Welcome to the "Powerful Learning Podcast"! 🌟 In this episode, I summarize some big ideas from the book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath. This book is a treasure trove of practical tips and scienti…
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Series 2. Episode 17. Study Smarter, Not Harder, with Professor Sean Kang
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1:24:38In this evidence-rich episode we are joined by our guest, A/Professor Sean Kang, as we explore scientifically proven principles of practice to supercharge your learning journey. Sean is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on applying the cognitive science of human learning and memory towards improving instructional practice. He has writ…
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Series 2. Episode 16. Education and Human Flourishing, with Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr
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1:19:04What's the purpose of education? Could it have something to do with human flourishing? In this episode, we invite guest and human flourishing expert, Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr, to explore the topic of human flourishing in various educational contexts, including at the level of individuals, classrooms, schools, and broader communities. Kylie is an experi…
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Series 2. Episode 15 (extended). What Makes a Quality Teacher with Dr. Mike Witter (extended version)
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1:42:35EXTENDED VERSION This is an extended version of episode 14, with Dr. Mike Witter. It's been provided to support those of you who would like to take a deeper dive into the notion of 'teacher quality'. Some additional topics that we discuss on this extended version include: Teacher-performance pay Professional Learning and Development to Improve Teac…
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Series 2. Episode 14. What Makes a Quality Teacher with Dr. Mike Witter
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1:13:01What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching,…
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Series 2. Episode 13. Dynamic Discourse for Deep Learning with Dr. Sophie Specjal
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1:09:50How much classroom discussion involves the teacher talking compared to their students? For most teachers, the reality is sobering: the typical teacher spends far more time talking and asking questions than their students and this is often detrimental to learning and engagement. Sadly, research even suggests that some students can go through an enti…
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Series 2. Episode 12. Three Misconceptions About Feedback in Education with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.
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37:32Have you ever heard of the ‘feedback sandwich’? What about the idea that the best feedback is often given immediately after performance and without delay? And if feedback is simply a transfer of information from one person to another, then why does the research suggest that feedback given is often vastly different from feedback received? In this ep…
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Series 2. Episode 11. The Foundations of Effective Feedback with Dr. Luke Rowe
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29:29What do we mean by the term ‘Feedback’ – is it really just as simple as giving a student information about their performance? Or is there more to it? And what are some of the models and strategies that underpin high-impact feedback in various educational settings? In today’s podcast, I’ll attempt to tackle some of these tricky questions by standing…
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Series 2. Episode 9. Reimagining Student Engagement with Dr. Amy Berry
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1:04:13What does it mean to be engaged in your learning? When superficially understood, engagement refers to the level of involvement and participation that students have in their own learning process. But that’s an impoverished view of engagement. In today’s podcast, we’re going to take our understanding of student engagement to the next level with my gu…
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Series 2. Episode 10. Creativity in the Classroom with Prof. John Munro
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1:10:23Do schools really “kill creativity”? (a claim famously made by the late Sir Ken Robinson). Does a tightly structured curriculum stifle creative potential among some students while rewarding a conformist mentality among others? How can we best foster and nurture creativity in schools whilst maintaining academic excellence? In today’s podcast, I’ll b…
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Series 1. Episode 8. Multimodalities, Multiliteracies, and Digital Technologies with Prof. Kathy Mills
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1:03:11iPads, podcasts, vodcasts, YouTube, interactive books, the metaverse, zoom, virtual and augmented reality, eBooks, laptops, social media, antiscocial media, creators, consumers, coding and maker spaces... Welcome to the 21st century classroom where students engage with text through multiple modalities that are fundamentally shifting the way we thin…
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Series 1. Episode 7. Feedback in the Wild with Dr. Luke Mandouit
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57:11Feedback is one of the most widely-used and regularly deployed strategies in the toolkit of educators. And rightfully so. Much of the research points to the fact that feedback can be extremely powerful at improving student learning. Yet did you know that major reviews of the scholarly literature on feedback suggest that up to one-third of all appro…
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Series 1. Episode 6. Health and Wellbeing in Schools with Associate Professor Jon Quach
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1:08:25How important is the notion of ‘health and wellbeing’ in schools? Should schools simply 'stay in their lanes' and avoid this topic altogether? Or should they play a pivotal role in the lives of learners in how they develop their health and wellbeing? And if you agree with the latter point, then to what extent should teachers be responsible for the …
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Series 1. Episode 5. Visible Learning The Sequel - Interview with John Hattie Part 2 of 2
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44:47In 2008 Professor John Hattie released his landmark publication, Visible Learning. This book synthesised research from over 800 meta-analyses representing findings from research involving millions of students and over 100 different influences on academic achievement. John’s book was widely celebrated for having built that elusive bridge between the…
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Series 1. Episode 4. Interview with John Hattie - Evidence-Based Teaching (Part 1 of 2)
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47:32How do you know if you're an effective teacher? How do you interpret and evaluate evidence to inform your teaching practice? At least part of the answer to these questions must have something to do with the impact a teacher has on the learning of their students. But the next question of course is ‘How do we know that our students are learning?’ One…
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Series 1. Episode 3. Evidence Based Teaching - Three Models of Evidence-Based Teaching
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33:23Do you want to integrate ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’ into your practice? If so, where should you begin? What are some of the key steps and working 'models' that we can adopt to help integrate evidence-based teaching into our educational practice? In this podcast, we'll look into some of the key features of different models of evidence-based teaching …
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Series 1. Episode 2. Evidence Based Teaching - The Research Practice Divide
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39:40Why is it that there seems to be such a massive gap between research and practice when it comes to teaching and learning? It turns out that this is a highly complex question to answer. But that will not deter us from trying! So, for today’s podcast, we’ll look into some of the anecdotal and empirical claims about why the research-practice divide ex…
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Series 1. Episode 1. Evidence Based Teaching - The Context
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28:16Have you ever wondered what is meant by the terms ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’? Why is it that evidence-based teaching has become such an important topic among circles of students, educators, and policy-makers? And what are some of the models and strategies that underpin evidence-based teaching? Well, in this series I’ll attempt to tackle some of thes…
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Introduction to the Powerful Learning Podcast
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4:37Interested in discovering more about about the science of learning and evidence-based teaching? Look no further.... Welcome to the Powerful Learning Podcast! This episode provides you with a brief outline of things to come. Luke shares his mission and vision for the podcast and a bird's eye view of the research framework he'll be drawing upon when …
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