Podcast #5: Social Isolation and Loneliness

Presented by Janavi Kanagasundaram, this podcast explores the effects of social isolation and solitude on the brain.

Podcast Description:

Social distancing, mask wearing, little physical contact or hugs…it’s been a difficult year. If you’ve felt lonely or had friends or family feel that way, you’re most definitely not the only one; loneliness is at record highs in America. In this episode, Janavi details the latest neuroscience research on loneliness and social isolation: where these feelings come from, what they mean for our health, and how we can go about combating them—maybe in a way you haven’t considered before.

Social Isolation

Podcast #3: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Presented by Reyna Yang, this podcast explores cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. 

Podcast Description:

How can we combat anxiety and depression and improve our mental health? How does our brain change in response to our experiences? In this episode, Reyna explores the neuroscience behind CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that highlights the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors.