Serotonin! Dopamine! Norepinephrine! Neurotransmitters: what's their deal? Dr. Crystal Dilworth, aka Dr. Brain, stops by to have a spirited discussion about how chemical messengers change our moods and behaviors. We chat about depression, anxiety, what chemicals drive us to get off the couch, how antidepressants work, ADHD, addiction, the microbiome, new hab ... Show More
Aug 5
Hyaenidology (HYENAS) with Christine Wilkinson
Giggles. Pseudopenises. Matriarchies? Media slander. Hyaenidologist Dr. Christine Wilkinson delivers stories about the nature of matrilinearity, hot Lion King gossip, bristle backs, tiny heads, big teeth, animation errors, human-hyena interactions, tongue bumps, termite poisons, ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 30
Bonus Episode: Menopause Advice for You & Loved Ones
Advice. Hot tips. Book recs. Perspective. It’s the third and final installment of our Emmenology series on perimenopause and menopause, and it’s all wise words from Patrons. Dealing with brain fog, giving spouses grace, finding estrogen patches amid short supply, what to ask the ... Show More
46m 16s
Aug 2024
Ask a Neuroscientist: Why is Adderall addictive to SOME people and not others? (and other questions)
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<p>In this bonus episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam are joined by Claire, an expert in pharmacology and neuroscience, to discuss the inner workings of antidepressants and answer additional questions from the ... Show More
37m 50s
Sep 2023
This Is Your Brain on Social Media with Anna Lembke, MD
<p>Can you get addicted to anything? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of addiction, dopamine pathways, and what social media is doing to our brains with psychiatrist, Anna Lembke.</p><p>For more information about the new book: <a h ... Show More
56m 16s
Apr 2024
102. MDMA and the Octopus with Dr Gül Dölen
<p>In this episode, Prof Neill and Dr Thurgur meet with Dr Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist known for studying social behaviour and psychedelic drugs. Together, they explore the role of critical periods in trauma and mental health; following the potential of Psychedelics in reopening ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2019
Brain Science
Ron and Carolina are joined by a brain scientist to find out why dance is all we need.Credits:Ron Burgundy: Host, Writer, Executive ProducerCarolina Barlow: Co-Host, Writer, and Producer.Producers: Whitney Hodack, Jack O'Brien, Miles Gray, and Nick StumpfExecutive Producer: Mike ... Show More
32m 10s
Jan 2022
104: How To Optimize Your Brain and 7 Neuroscience Secrets to Becoming Happier with Dr. Daniel Amen, M.D.
Welcome back to MOOD! This week I sat down with Dr. Daniel Amen, M.D., and we geek out over Neuroscience and all things brain health. As always we discuss my best mood, worst mood, and mood boosters of the week! For more: https://www.instagram.com/moodwithlaurenelizabeth/ https:/ ... Show More
1h 20m
Jul 2024
How do anti-depressants work? (featuring Claire Caballero)
<p><strong>#192</strong></p>
<p>In this episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life,' hosts Melissa and Jam introduce special guest Claire Caballero, a pharmacology and neuroscience PhD student, to discuss how antidepressants work. Claire explains the role of neurotransmitters like serot ... Show More
1h 8m