It's a Teen's World

Have you ever wondered why you freeze during an argument, or feel shaky when you're nervous? In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we're breaking down the brain's fight-or-flight response and exploring what happens in your brain and body when you perceive a threat. We'll look at this response from a neuroscience and biological perspective, and we'll discuss if there's any way to prevent this from happening.

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Which social rules are normal, and which have gotten out of hand? In this episode, I dive into this question! Gen Z social norms regarding texting, school, and in-person hangouts are rules that we're all expected to follow. But it feels like we haven't even considered if these rules helping us or hurting us...

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We all do it, but when does it really become a problem? In this episode, I dive into my latest hot take: excessive complaining is really annoying! This isn't just the occasional comment like "I'm tired," this is when someone won't stop complaining about a situation they can change. I share when it's okay to complain (and when it's not), why everyone complains, and why it's completely okay to complain sometimes!

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Have you ever heard a song once and then found yourself replaying the same few seconds in your head for hours? That phenomenon, commonly known as an earworm, is more formally called involuntary musical imagery.

In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we explore why certain songs become so difficult to forget, how memory and attention contribute to earworms, and why your brain can recreate music even when you aren't actually hearing it. We’ll also look at why repetition, familiarity, and musical patterns can make certain songs more likely to become earworms than others.

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Why do we take everything so seriously? A bad grade, an awkward interaction, saying the wrong thing, worrying about what everyone else thinks—it can all feel so much bigger in the moment than it really is.

In this episode, we’re talking about the pressure to get everything right, the imaginary audience in our heads, and learning to laugh at ourselves a little more. Because taking life seriously doesn't mean we have to take ourselves so seriously.

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We’re constantly pressured to do more: more extracurriculars, more work, more studying. And somewhere along the way, being busy started to feel like something we should be proud of.

In this episode, I’m questioning whether we actually need to fill every minute of our lives. Why do we feel guilty when we’re doing nothing? Wwhat would happen if we gave ourselves permission to do a little less?

Maybe doing less doesn't mean caring less; maybe it means having more time to actually enjoy the things that matter.

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Have you ever walked into a place you've never been before and suddenly felt like you've already been there? That's déjà vu—but where does that strange feeling come from?

In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we explore the neuroscience behind déjà vu, including the difference between familiarity and recollection, the role of the brain's memory systems, and some of the leading theories for why this phenomenon occurs.

So, when your brain tells you “I've experienced this before”... can you trust it?

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As teenagers, it's hard to find time to do everything we're passionate about! That being said, It's crucial that we make time to do the things we enjoy. In this episode, I break down the steps you can take to see what you can realistically do in a week. Tune in to hear more!

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With the first day of school right around the corner, I'm sharing 5 tips that would've really helped me a few years ago regarding studying, making friends, and time management. Tune in to hear more!

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The human brain is constantly making predictions about what will happen next—but how does it do this? In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, I explore predictive processing and how your brain uses past experiences to anticipate and interpret the world around you.

We'll look at prediction errors, perception, learning, and uncertainty, and explore what happens when your brain's expectations don't match reality. I also mention how anxiety relates to all of this.