Feb 12
Is Your Relationship … OK?
Forget the questionable relationship advice from internet influencers. Today, we’re diving into the science of lasting love, fighting, and "red flags” to find out what really matters for a healthy relationship. We’ll find out what it means to fight well with your partner. And we’ ... Show More
47m 16s
Jan 29
What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?
Federal agents have descended on Minneapolis in the U.S., and things have gotten chaotic — and deadly. The Trump administration says the agents are there to enforce immigration law, but officers have shot three people so far, killing two, and are using tear gas and smoke on prote ... Show More
40m 37s
Aug 2024
Ask a Neuroscientist: Why is Adderall addictive to SOME people and not others? (and other questions)
<p><strong>Question and Response 58</strong></p>
<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 2025
10. The woman who discovered the opiate receptor in the brain + someone is LIVING in the lab?
🧠 welcome to the LAST episode of OVERLOOKED, the series where we shine a light on the women in STEM who history often left in the shadows. For our last episode, we’re talking all about Candace Pert, the groundbreaking neuroscientist who discovered the opioid receptor. Her work n ... Show More
44m 47s
Nov 2019
Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS) with Crystal Dilworth
<p>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 ge ... Show More
1h 27m
Sep 2024
How To Hack Your Habits, Rewire Your Brain & Leverage Dopamine, with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
<p>Welcome back to the show!!! We have an incredible fall lineup planned, and I’m so glad you’re here.</p><p> I don’t know about you, but no matter how old I get, September will always feel like that fresh back to school milestone where you get back into your routine and set new ... Show More
56m 4s
Apr 2025
Is Your Gut Controlling Your Mood? Dr. Steven Gundry on the Microbiome-Brain Connection
Dr. Steven Gundry spills the bacterial-beans on his book, "The Gut Brain Paradox," revealing how your belly's tiny tenants control your mood swings and brainpower. Think your tummy is just for digestion? Think again! It's the mastermind behind your mental mojo, influencing everyt ... Show More
59m 33s
Mar 2025
Improve Focus With Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse
My guest is Dr. John Kruse, M.D., Ph.D., a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We discuss the many stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, covering both their potential benefits and risks. We also explo ... Show More
2h 38m
Methamphetamine has a scary reputation as one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs out there. But at the same time, it's an FDA-approved drug — and can even be used to treat ADHD in children. So just how dangerous and addictive is meth? And what’s going on in your brain when you use it? We hear from Science Vs listeners who’ve used it — and the scientis ... Show More
