#neuroplasticity
7 episodes
#1377: Beyond the Brain Reset: The Science of Psychedelics
Move beyond the "brain reset" metaphor to explore how psychedelics physically restructure the brain at a cellular level.
#1309: The Death of Fiction: Why We Can’t Just Enjoy a Story
Is your brain too logical for movies? Explore why "non-fiction bias" makes it harder to enjoy stories and why fiction still matters.
#1045: The Polyglot Mind: Secrets of the Human Super-Translator
How do some people master dozens of languages? Explore the neurobiology and history of the world's elite hyper-polyglots.
#859: Beyond QWERTY: The High Cost of Keyboard Efficiency
Is your keyboard an ancient relic? Explore whether switching to Dvorak or Colemak is worth the "valley of despair" for better ergonomics.
#840: Why Antidepressants Take Weeks to Work: The Science of Lag
SSRIs change brain chemistry in hours, but mood lifts weeks later. Explore the "construction project" and neuroplasticity behind the wait.
#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.
#396: From Prozac to Plasticity: The New Science of Depression
Herman and Corn explore why we’re moving past SSRIs toward neuroplasticity, ketamine, and the gut-brain axis to treat depression.