Have you ever noticed that you or your friends act differently when surrounded by certain groups of people versus when you are alone? Perhaps even that the opinions you reflect in conversation seem to change? Many psychologists have conducted research to understand why this happens, and we finally have a clear answer. Today, we'll dive deep into social psychology with Dr. David Myers, who will guide us through his research on the group polarization phenomenon. Stay tuned to learn about how Dr. Myers conducted experiments to research this phenomenon, how we experience this phenomenon in everyday life, and ways that we can apply this knowledge for social reform!

Dr. Myers' website: https://davidmyers.org/

As we get older and more responsibilities pile onto our to-do list, it's inevitable that our stress levels rise. Though we know stress isn't good for us in the long term, it has become so ingrained in our everyday lives and work culture that it is a new norm. Nevertheless, it is important to combat such societal standards as stress can actually cause a whole host of medical problems and catch up to us in the form of burnout. In this episode, we sat down to talk with Dr. Romie, a brain doctor, Chief Wellness Officer at Evolution Hospitality, keynote speaker, and mindful leadership expert. Tune in to hear her story about navigating stress in the corporate world, recovering from burnout, and establishing a healthy work-life balance!

Check out Dr. Romie's website: https://drromie.com/

On this podcast, we've talked a lot about neuroscience; specifically, understanding how our brain works, where problems may arise, and possible solutions to improve our physical and mental health. But, is there any way to use our scientific knowledge and take advantage of our biology so as to optimize brain function? Enter neurohacking: a method of improving brain function by testing various methods and determining how our performance improves. Tune in to hear our conversation with neuroscience researcher and author Elizabeth Ricker about what neurohacking is, common "mental bottlenecks," and how to implement neurohacking efficiently at home!

Check out Elizabeth Ricker's website: https://www.ericker.com/

Learn more about her book, Smarter Tomorrow, here: https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Tomorrow-Minutes-Neurohacking-Better/dp/031653515X

Type A vs. Type B, zodiac signs, introvert vs. extrovert, the Myers-Briggs type indicator, and the Sorting Hat of Harry Potter. What do all of these have in common? They are ways we attempt to measure, categorize, and understand our personalities! There are so many different types of personality test out there, ranging from fun quizzes to lengthy tests used in the professional world. But, how accurate can they be? Today, we sat down to chat with Dr. Brian Little, a professor of personality psychology, about the different aspects that make up your personality, some common personality myths debunked, and how personality testing requires a unique approach. Tune in today to learn more about this incredibly interesting field and yourself!

Listen to Dr. Little's TED Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYvXk_bqlBk

Try out the PrinciplesYOU quiz: https://principlesyou.com/

Check out Dr. Little's website: https://www.brianrlittle.com/

Vinton Cerf, famous across the globe as a "father of the internet," was a developer of TCP/IP, which is a set of important communication protocols used in the Internet and similar computer networks. His work has allowed for data to be sent to the intended destination in computer networks around the world, which is also what allowed you to access this website and listen to our podcast! But what not as many people know about Mr. Cerf is that he, along with his wife, has a hearing impairment that has affected him from childhood. Today, we're going to examine the structures and functions of the nervous system that allow us to hear and process auditory information. Also, be sure to tune in to listen to our interview with Mr. Cerf about his life experiences and work to make technology more accessible for disabled communities.

We feel various emotions all the time, and they make up quite a big part of our lives. Being very intuitive creatures, emotions dictate how humans think, act, form memories, and function as a whole. We know that emotions come from various stimuli, or triggers, around us. But how do we process these stimuli and what goes on in the brain to create these complex feelings? To learn more about this very interesting topic, be sure to tune into today's episode and join Jaansi and Sunay with Christina Flach to talk about processing your feelings!

Everywhere around us, we experience various smells that create an olfactory landscape to interpret. We all know we smell things we breathe in through our nose. But is it really as simple as that? What processes occur in our brain to help us smell objects and identify their characteristics? What happens when this process goes wrong? To learn the answers behind these questions and many more, be sure to tune into today's episode with Jaansi and Sunay!

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Hello learners! It's finally here~ the trailer for our new season 4!

As 2021 winds down, we are really excited to share our newest project with you all and give you a sneak peek into some of our content for 2022. We're producing weekly episodes in collaboration with some amazing organizations and people to take a deep dive into the nervous system. Specifically, we'll be looking at what anatomical structures allow us to do things like see, hear, make decisions, feel emotions, and more, as well as how seemingly simple things like electrical signals between nerve cells are responsible for our entire personalities, memories, and thoughts.

We're so thrilled to be starting this new journey and be sure to tune in on Fridays at 8 PM EST for some relaxation and learning. Also, be sure to check out our Instagram and website for updates whenever we post and other exciting content. Until next time, learners!

With 10 great episodes in the Live Your Best Life series, we are so excited to wrap up this journey with our finale episode! Tune in to hear Jaansi and Sunay discuss some of the topics we have covered throughout this season, as well as how it can be applied in our everyday lives to have a very mindful and health lifestyle. We have had so much fun learning with you all over these past months and we appreciate each and every one of you for being here. Enjoy!

We've already discussed the clinical terminology and diagnoses for various mental health conditions,  but how do they really impact people? Everyone's mental health manifests itself in various ways, which is why we bring this episode to you in collaboration with Taila, an amazing psychology student from Australia! She runs the wonderful page Growth Mental Wellbeing and is also a qualified youth, disability, and community worker. Be sure to tune in to find out the ways that mental health problems may affect people in ways that aren't always clear and how to best support yourself or others in need. We hope you enjoy this one!