In this episode, Katie and Holly debunk the popular myth of left brain vs. right brain dominance.

Resources mentioned:

3D model of brain https://www.brainfacts.org/3d-brain#intro=true

Image that is not true and perpetuates the separation of left and right brain: https://images.app.goo.gl/wUR6m4h3LGTbGhtz6

Stroke study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3432641/

Evidence against the right brain/left brain myth:

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0071275

Keywords

left brain, right brain, myth, debunk, brain areas, corpus callosum, collaboration, fMRI scans

Chapters

00:22 What Made You Nervous This Week?

06:37 Explaining the origin of the Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth

31:18 Research that debunks the Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth

In this conversation, Katie and Holly discuss the macro anatomy of the brain, including the two hemispheres and the four main lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital. They also touch on the hippocampus and amygdala as examples of deeper structures within the brain.

Resources

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:33 Brain Anatomy: Thinking About the Brain as a System

14:13 Exploring the Lobes of the Brain

29:58 Summary and Key Takeaways

Keywords

brain anatomy, hemispheres, lobes, hippocampus, amygdala, complexity, critical thinking, interconnectedness

In this episode, Katie and Holly discuss the brain as a system and introduce the triune model. They explain that while this model is a helpful starting point, it is not anatomically accurate and the brain is actually a network of interconnected systems.

Chapters

00:00 What made you nervous this week?

02:24 The Triune Model

06:09 The Brain's Constant Adaptability

14:08 Understanding the Brain's Communication and Interconnectedness

Resources

Keywords

brain, system, triune model, reptilian brain, emotional brain, rational thinking brain, network, interconnectedness, adaptive, emotions, thoughts, behaviours, communication, nervous system

In this episode, Katie and Holly introduce themselves and their shared love for neuroscience. They discuss how they met and their mutual interest in Robert Sapolsky's work. They explain their goal of creating a podcast that explores the applied element of neuroscience while highlighting the importance of context and systems in understanding the brain. They plan to cover various topics, drawing from research and their own experiences. Katie and Holly share their personal journeys into neuroscience and psychology, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the brain and the importance of understanding both the cellular and psychological aspects. They express their passion for education and their desire to share their knowledge with others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Cookie Talk

03:05 The Nerd Space

06:07 Exploring Neuroscience Topics

06:49 Katie's Interest in Neuroscience

07:38 Holly's Interest in Neuroscience

10:06 The Complexity of the Brain

13:18 Integrating Neuroscience and Psychology

13:56 The Path to Neuroscience

15:27 The Allure of the Brain

Keywords

neuroscience, podcast, Sapolsky, applied neuroscience, context, systems, research, psychology, brain, nervous system, education