Mental Health
ADHD, neurodivergence, therapy, medication, assistive technology
#654: The Anatomy of Failure: Turning Blips into Breakthroughs
Stop burying your mistakes. Learn how to perform a "failure autopsy" using industrial frameworks to turn setbacks into a strategic advantage.
#580: The Long Tail of Therapy: Moving Beyond the CBT Gold Standard
CBT isn't the only way to heal. Explore the "long tail" of therapy, from ACT and IFS to the attachment-focused depth of EFT.
#552: Is Your Therapist Just a $200 a Week Habit?
Why does therapy feel like an endless loop? Explore the high cost of care and how AI is bridging the gap to provide structured, affordable support.
#550: The Learning Styles Myth: Mastering Visual Skills via Audio
Think you're a "visual learner"? Discover why learning styles are a myth and how auditory techniques can actually help you master visual skills.
#533: Beyond the Mood: The Science of Personality Disorders
Explore the neurobiology and environmental triggers behind personality disorders and why they are more common than you think.
#528: Rewiring the Traumatized Brain: The Science of EMDR
Explore the science of EMDR and how innovative therapies help adults process the biological impact of childhood trauma to reclaim their lives.
#525: Faith or Delusion? Navigating the Clinical Divide
How do doctors distinguish deep faith from mental illness? Explore the line between magical thinking and clinical psychosis in Jerusalem.
#524: Beyond the Stigma: The New Science of Schizophrenia
Explore the truth about schizophrenia, from the "urbanicity effect" to a revolutionary new class of drugs that change the game.
#505: The Jerusalem Syndrome: When Sacred Spaces Break the Mind
Why do healthy tourists suddenly believe they are biblical prophets? Explore the fascinating psychology behind the world’s most famous holy city.
#495: The ADHD Medication Maze: Balancing Brain and Body
Explore the trade-offs between ADHD focus and heart health as we dive into neurochemistry, bureaucracy, and the search for the "sweet spot."
#485: The Science of Vyvanse: Timing, Biology, and Morning Hacks
Herman and Corn dive into the neurobiology of Vyvanse, exploring the "morning hack" and how this prodrug interacts with our internal clocks.
#453: The Art of Self-Preservation: Finding Rest Amidst Crisis
Why does rest feel like betrayal in a crisis? Herman and Corn dive into the science of nervous system regulation and the art of self-preservation.
#435: Tuning Out the Noise: Tech for Sensory Overload
Explore the science of auditory filtering and the latest tech tools helping people with ADHD and hyperacusis navigate a noisy world.
#400: Rebooting the Brain: The Science of ECT and TMS
Explore the science of "rebooting" the brain as Herman and Corn dive into ECT, TMS, and the future of treating severe depression.
#399: Genius or Forgetful? Decoding Moravec’s Paradox
Why can geniuses build AI but forget their keys? Explore Moravec’s Paradox and the "spiky profile" of the neurodivergent brain.
#377: Why the World Feels Too Loud: ADHD and Sensory Processing
Ever feel like the world is turned up to eleven? Explore the link between ADHD and sensory processing disorder with Herman and Corn.
#366: The ADHD Rebrand: Neuroscience, Masking, and Late Diagnosis
Think ADHD is just for hyperactive kids? Herman and Corn explore why millions of adults are only now discovering their neurodivergent brains.
#344: Beyond the Pill: Navigating Life with Adult ADHD
Medication starts the engine, but it doesn’t teach you to drive. Explore OTs, ADHD coaches, and AI tools to master your executive function.
#322: Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Work After 5 PM
Struggle to shut down your brain at night? Discover how a simple voice note can bridge the gap between today’s work and tomorrow’s flow.
#321: The Sunk Cost Trap: Why We Struggle to Let Go
Why do we stay in bad movies or dead-end careers? Explore the psychology of the sunk cost fallacy and learn how to break the cycle.
#158: The Power of the Jagged Profile: Beyond Specialization
Are you a jack of all trades or a master of synthesis? Explore how neurodivergence and multipotentialism are redefining success in the age of AI.
#102: The ADHD Med Maze: Bureaucracy vs. Brain Health
Why is getting ADHD meds like a spy thriller? Corn and Herman dive into the Kafkaesque world of drug quotas and pharmacy friction.