Pop? R&B? Classical? Rap? Country? Which one resonates with you? In this episode of Brain Meets Mind, I'm taking you through a lifetime of music in a few short minutes! We're chatting about the effects of listening to music or playing an instrument...

I invite you to join me for a very personal episode on my podcasting journey and why you should pursue your long-awaited passion project! Thanks for your question submissions on last week's Instagram story! Check out the Womxn's Room here!  Instagram |...

Remember that time you were sitting at your favorite restaurant with your special drink in your hand while surrounded by good company? On today's episode, I'm sharing the neuroscience behind declarative memory, especially in relationship to those...

Turning to social media to stay connected during quarantine? Episode 26 includes a discussion on the positive and negative effects of social media on cognitive processing. In addition to weighing both sides, I highlight the roles of variable-ratio...

Do you struggle with sleep deprivation? Proper sleep is widely recognized to be imperative for strong mental and physical wellbeing. In this discussion of sleep, I revisit the mind-body connection from Episode 1, as well as share recommendations on how...

The idea of seeking approval from others tends to have a negative connotation in the context of social interaction, yet there exists an evolutionary basis for our behaviors. In Episode 24, I discuss the neuroscience and psychology behind internal and...

Whether you consider yourself to be an extrovert, an introvert, or somewhere in between, you’re probably unlikely to describe your personality as being entirely stagnant throughout your lifetime. If you’ve ever wondered how your personality changes as...

Having more time on our hands while being at home can often result in a disconnect from a regular routine in our day to day lives. Whether you’re in school, working from home, or wherever you may be, building structure through self-discipline is...

If you're anything like me, you may have been looking for ways to stay busy at home amidst social distancing. In this episode, I share 30 fun ways to keep your mind engaged during the global pandemic. Many of these ideas were inspired by responses to...

The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has taken the world by storm. In this episode, I explain the psychological effects of social distancing and what you can do to maintain your social wellbeing in the light of the current global pandemic. Research:...