Jan 20

How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg

Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience wor ... Show More

19m 29s

Jan 13

Interview: What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy

In this episode, Shoshana invites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, to discuss the ongoing loneliness epidemic.After the interview, Shoshana shares a TED-Ed talk from Terry Kupers, "What happens to your brain without social contact?" Everyo ... Show More

37m 43s

Jan 6

Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger | Jennifer Parlamis

Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four practic ... Show More

22m 5s

Aug 2021

The Brain Boosting Benefits of Exercise | Wendy Suzuki

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your focus, memory, and mood — which can make you better at your job. ... Show More

16m 24s

Mar 2019

TMHS 340: Cognitive Enhancement Through Exercise & How Your Brain Actually Works - With Guest Dr. Wendy Suzuki

What do you do to maintain the health of your brain? You probably already know about the importance of mental stimulation and problem solving for the health of your brain. But the truth is, our brain is an incredibly complex system that can be affected by many internal and extern ... Show More

1h 8m

Oct 2021

338: How to turn the volume down on your anxiety | Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.

Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.: “[Moving your body] is like giving your brain a bubble bath of fantastic neurochemicals that make you feel better.” Suzuki, a neuroscientist and brain plasticity researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make your anxiety work for you, pl ... Show More

45m 58s

Apr 2021

Exercise and the Brain with Dr. Kelly McGonigal

Dr. Kelly McGonigal wants to give you an intravenous dose of hope. The pioneering health psychologist, Stanford lecturer and serial best-selling author is back again to share her radical thoughts on how movement affects the brain. Today, Kelly gets us hopped up on endorphins as w ... Show More

16m 1s

May 2022

Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools | Dr. Wendy Suzuki

My guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and (soon) Dean of New York University, whose research focuses on memory, attention, brain plasticity and simple, daily habits that can be leveraged to improve learning, focus, memory and cognitive ab ... Show More

1h 44m

Jan 2023

Why Anxiety Is Your Superpower & How Exercise Changes Your Brain with Dr Wendy Suzuki #325

Every morning, my guest on this week’s episode starts her day with 30-minutes of exercise. She knows – from personal experience backed by scientific research – that this makes her more focused, happy, motivated, and even creative. She knows it’ll help her grow new brain cells and ... Show More

1h 31m

Feb 2024

TMHS 767 - The Shocking Truth About Fitness and Brain Health - With Louisa Nicola

Most people believe that declining cognitive function and loss of memory are a natural side effect of aging. But the truth is, we can train our brains to be both structurally and functionally fitter. The best prescription for sharpening your brain health is simple, free, and effe ... Show More

1h 16m

Nov 2018

Workouts That Boost Your Brainpower with Shawn Stevenson

So many of us work on our physical health—whether that means going to the gym or for a run—without being aware of the brain health benefits we’re receiving. I’m excited to welcome back today’s guest, health expert Shawn Stevenson, to tell us how we can boost our brain potentia ... Show More

20m 47s

May 2015

Brain Hacking: The Truth About How to Change Your Brain

You can lose almost any part of your body, except one, and still be you.What is that one exception? Your brain.Because...The brain is the seat of your memory and your identity.Which is why brain injuries can be so devastating. And taking care of you ... Show More

1h 3m

The brain-changing benefits of exercise ...