Our Podcasts

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.

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.

Presented by Kate Dobbins, this podcast explores phobias and how they can be treated.

Podcast Description:

The horror film industry is one of the largest in Hollywood, but why are people so fascinated by these terrifying scenarios? Beyond that, why do we find such niche situations so horrific in the first place? In this episode, Kate dives into the four subtypes of the specific phobias and the theories of acquisition that might explain our morbid curiosity of those things that scare us most.

Presented by Ren Bruisma, this podcast explores anxiety and the brain.

Podcast Description:

We all feel anxiety as an emotion, but what happens when anxiety goes further than a feeling? Ren takes us on an exploration of anxiety and the brain that ends with a deep dive into anxiety in college students. Have you ever wondered what makes college so anxiety inducing? Look no further; we have brought the info to you. 

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