Podcasts on The History of Neuroscience
Presented by Samiha Rao, this podcast discusses the practice of ancient yoga.
Podcast Description:
In this podcast, Samiha dives into ancient yoga and how its practice relates to cognitive function and neuroscience. She talks about the origins of yoga and how regular practice can not only help with overall mental health but also with combating cognitive decline, a symptom commonly seen in neurodegenerative diseases.
Presented by Nicky Cacchione, this podcast explores the historical significance of Buddhism and its “predictions” about the brain and body.
Podcast Description:
Buddhism, a philosophy and religion that has been around for thousands of years, has, like many other philosophies, made claims regarding how life works and a human’s place in the world. In the past century, modern neuroscientific advancements have confirmed some of Buddhist thought, which was in direct contrast to more accepted Western philosophies in many cases, through scientific studies that have helped society better understand the brain. One primary example of this that will be discussed is the concept of self.
Presented by Nicolas Rios, this podcast explores the history of the lobotomy.
Podcast Description:
In this episode of The Brainy Bunch, join us as Nicolas takes us on a journey back in time, leading us through the history of one of neuroscience’s most gruesome procedural developments – the lobotomy.
Presented by Hannah Jacobson, this podcast explores the gut microbiome and how it influences neurological development and function.
Presented by Eileen McKenna, this podcast explores the neuroscience of dreams.
Podcast Description:
What happens in our brains when we dream? Why is it that we experience dreams when we sleep? There are some questions that many people think about. In this episode, Eileen explains some of the answers. She talks about how brain activity was first discovered in someone who was asleep, how sleeping and dreaming connect, and why it is that we dream in the first place.
Presented by Michael McMahon, this podcast explores the science of neuromarketing.
Presented by Alyssa Martindale, this podcast explores the risks of social media addiction, especially among adolescents.
Podcast Description:
If you’re in college or younger, you’ve probably been told by someone that you’re addicted to social media, but what does the neuroscience say? In this episode, Alyssa investigates how social media changes our brains, what to do if you’re spending too much time online, and whether or not you can actually get addicted to social media.
Presented by Jen Huang, this podcast explores the effects of video games on the brain.
Presented by Veronika Kulik, this podcast explores the neuro-scientific truth behind why adolescents take risks.
Podcast Description:
We’ve all heard the stereotypes about reckless, risk-taking teenagers—but how much truth is there to this cliché description? In this segment, Veronika reviews the neuroscience underlying risk-taking and adolescent brain development. Ultimately, recent research that focuses on individual brain differences argues that although risk-taking does increase during the teen years, not all teenagers are risk-takers.
Presented by Shelby Alexander and Julia Logan, this podcast explores the effects of music and language on cognitive ability.
Podcast Description:
Have you ever pondered ways to enhance your, or your child’s, cognitive ability? Have you wondered if there are steps you can take early in life to prolong brain health into old age? Then this episode is for you! Join us as we discuss two common phenomena in today’s society, music and language learning, to see how these activities can help your brain. We hope you enjoy!
