That Neuroscience Guy

That Neuroscience Guy

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That Neuroscience Guy episodes

  • The Neuroscience of Being a Neuroscientist

    We have had the privilege to talk Neuroscience on the podcast for the past year. But how did we get to the point where we can study Neuroscience, and educate others about it? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how to become a neuroscientist, including the education we needed to start and the work we do on a daily basis.

    16 min
  • The Neurotechnology Gift Guide

    Are you curious about using neurotechnology to improve your brain health? Not sure where to start? In a special episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we kick off the holiday season by going over our opinions on popular neurotech, its scientific validity, and which devices can help you.

    18 min
  • The Neuroscience of Fear

    Humans both love and hate fear. Whether it's hiding under the covers during a scary movie or jumping out of a plane headfirst, we all experience fear. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how our brains process fear and how it affects our behaviour.

    14 min
  • How Loneliness Changes Your Brain

    Everyone handles it differently, but we all feel lonely sometimes. What you may not know is that loneliness can have a severe negative impact on your brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss what loneliness does to your brain.

    13 min
  • How Alcohol Impacts Your Brain

    Alcohol consumption makes us feel and behave much differently than usual, and can often be addictive. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how alcohol impacts your brain and why you become addicted to it.

    14 min
  • Creativity and the Brain

    Humans accomplish amazing things through creativity. In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss what's going on in your brain while you're being creative, and what we can do to improve that process.

    10 min
  • Your Brain on Nature

    Going out for a hike or walking through the park can instantly improve your mood. But why does simply being outside make us feel better? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we get outdoors and discuss why being in nature is beneficial for your brain.

    14 min
  • Lying

    We tell plenty of lies every day. Sometimes we lie to other people to spare their feelings or make ourselves look better. We even lie to ourselves when we remember things differently than how they happened. But why? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of how and why we lie.

    18 min
  • MRI

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an essential clinical tool for diagnosing injuries of both the brain and body. As it turns out, it's also incredibly important for scientific research on the brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how MRI works, and why it's so well-suited for studying the brain.

    14 min
  • Music

    Have you ever wondered why music moves us so profoundly? Maybe you've questioned how we are able to create such powerful songs. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we experience and make music.

    15 min

About That Neuroscience Guy

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The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.

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