It's a Teen's World

Why do mistakes help us learn? In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we're exploring what happens in the brain when things don't go as planned—and why making mistakes is actually an essential part of learning.

We'll dive into how the brain detects errors, strengthens neural connections through experience, and uses feedback to adapt over time. Understanding the neuroscience behind mistakes might just change the way you think about failure.

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I've been seeing the trend of "romanticizing your life" on instagram for the past few months, and I wanted to do an episode about it! In this episode, I’m talking about the idea of romanticizing your life — not as a way to make everything look perfect, but as a way to appreciate the little moments that make life meaningful.

I talk about why we’re always waiting for the next thing to happen, how to enjoy the present, and how small changes in perspective can make everyday life feel a little more special.

You don’t need a completely different life to find happiness in the one you already have.

(Happy 4th of July to my American listeners!! ❤️🤍💙)

In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we’re exploring what happens in the brain when stress goes on for too long.

We’ll talk about why burnout happens, the difference between short-term and long-term stress, and why rest is a crucial part of being productive. Your brain isn’t designed to run at full speed forever — and understanding that can change the way we approach stress and recovery.

Friendships can be one of the best parts of being a teenager, but they can also be complicated. In this episode, I’m talking about finding your people, building meaningful friendships, and what it means when friendships change.

From learning the difference between having friends and having the right friends, to growing apart and becoming more yourself, this episode is all about navigating friendships while growing up.

Why does change feel so uncomfortable, even when we know it could be good for us? In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we’re exploring why our brains prefer familiarity and why stepping outside of our comfort zones can feel so difficult.

We’ll talk about the science behind uncertainty, fear, and growth — and why feeling uncomfortable doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.

Today, I’m talking about something we all experience while growing up: figuring out who we actually are. Between expectations, social media, and the pressure to fit in, it can be easy to lose sight of yourself.

I talk about learning to be comfortable with who you are, letting yourself change, and realizing that becoming your own person takes time.

You don’t have to have everything figured out — you just have to start getting to know yourself.

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Why do we do the things we do — even when we want to change?

In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we’re exploring the science behind habits and how our brains turn repeated actions into automatic behaviors.

We’ll talk about habit loops, why habits can be so difficult to break, and how understanding your brain can help you build better routines.

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We all do it: spend our time and energy focused on things that don't deserve it.

In this episode, I’m talking about something we all do: caring way too much about things that don’t always deserve our energy. From worrying about what people think, trying to be perfect, and stressing over things we can’t control, it’s easy to spend so much time focusing on the wrong things.

I’m sharing some things I’m learning about letting go, protecting my energy, and figuring out what actually matters.

In this episode, I’m talking about comparison—why we do it, how it affects the way we see ourselves, and why it can be so difficult to stop. From social media and school to friendships and achievements, comparison shows up in more places than we realize. I also share a few things that have helped me focus less on measuring myself against others and more on appreciating my own progress.

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Why does it feel impossible to stop scrolling and to start studying? In this episode, I’m diving into the neuroscience behind motivation, and why it can feel so hard to get things done sometimes. We’ll talk about dopamine, the internal conflict between systems in the brain, and why waiting to “feel motivated” usually doesn’t work. Tune in to hear more!

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