Today, music therapies are being used to help treat mental and physical health conditions as diverse as chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and stroke. Renowned soprano Renée Fleming, editor of a new book on music, the arts and health, joins music cognition researcher Aniruddh Patel, PhD, to talk about the connections between music, mind and body, whether huma ... Show More
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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed and defined; his own experience growing up with dyslexia; how kids at risk can be identified early; what interventions work best; ... Show More
39m 5s
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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD
Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties ar ... Show More
36m 46s
Sep 24
Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD
You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how ... Show More
34m 33s
Jul 2024
How to Use Music to Heal Your Mind and Body with Renée Fleming : 1185
In this episode of The Human Upgrade, renowned opera singer Renée Fleming explores the powerful connection between music, neuroscience, and longevity. Renée shares her journey with stage fright and somatic pain, revealing how she overcame these challenges to achieve greatness in ... Show More
58m 39s
Jun 2024
"Depression and Psychedelic Therapy" with Charles Raison, M.D. - s2, e3
Dr. Raison is a professor of psychiatry and human ecology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, director of Clinical and Translational Research for Usona Institute, and Director of Research on Spiritual Health for Emory Healthcare. In addition, Dr Raison founded the Center for Comp ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2024
Hormone and Longevity Therapies with Dr. Beth McDougall, MD
Today Dr. Beth and I discuss hormone optimization, foundational principals of longevity, longevity therapies and so much more! About Dr. Beth Beth McDougall, MD has been in practice for more than 25 years and is an internationally recognized Integrative physician with a specialty ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 14
Your Brain Is Suggestible. Here’s How To Turn That to Your Advantage. | Dr. Amir Raz
Harness the power of suggestion for well-being, pain management, and mental health. Dr. Amir Raz is a world-renowned expert on the science of suggestion with recent positions as Canada Research Chair, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Psychology at McGill U ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2024
PT483 – Dr. Kate Pate – Traumatic Brain Injuries, the Gut Microbiome, and the Potential of Psychedelics as Anti-Inflammatory Agents
In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Kate Pate: Ph.D. neurophysiologist; Founder and CEO of Coruna Medical; founding board member of the Psychedelic Medicine Association; and Founder of The Way Back, a company that will provide education and coaching services related to military, ... Show More
56m 13s
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Rewiring Your Brain for Healing and Wellness - Dr. Joe Dispenza
Dr. Joe Dispenza is a renowned author, speaker, and educator in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics. He has spent over three decades studying the mind-body connection and the ways in which we can harness our thoughts and emotions to create positive change ... Show More
22m 39s