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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author and neuroscientist Charan Ranganath to discuss his book "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters." Charan discusses the science behind why certain memories stick with us and techniques to hold on to memories throughout our lives.
We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.
Additional Resources
Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath
Why Memory is Integral to Who We Are
How Scents Evoke Memory
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
Memory and Your Brain, Explained
Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory
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Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
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· Email us at [email protected]
Social Media: Charan Ranganath @thememorydoc
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
 By American Academy of Neurology
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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author and neuroscientist Charan Ranganath to discuss his book "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters." Charan discusses the science behind why certain memories stick with us and techniques to hold on to memories throughout our lives.
We invite you to participate in our listener survey! By participating in the brief survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name and email address for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.
Additional Resources
Why We Remember by Charan Ranganath
Why Memory is Integral to Who We Are
How Scents Evoke Memory
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
Memory and Your Brain, Explained
Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at [email protected]
Social Media: Charan Ranganath @thememorydoc
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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