The Synapse
By Simply Neuroscience
The SynapseSep 02, 2020
How to Keep Lasting Relationships - Optimize Podcast E7, Dr Rick Hanson
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Parenthood, Purpose, and the Meaninglessness of "Optimizing" Everything- Optimize E6, Dr Sarah McKay
Dr Sarah McKay is an Oxford educated neuroscientist, as well as the author of The Women's Brain Book and Baby Brain. She is also an influential neuroscience commentator who has been featured on ABC, quoted on the Wall Street Journal, and appeared as a TedX speaker. Today I had the chance to talk to her about her career and her transition out of the lab and into science communication. I also had the chance to learn her views on finding purpose in your work, the futility of the modern biohacker movement, and taking on the challenge of parenthood. Connect with Dr McKay! https://drsarahmckay.com/about/ Check out her book at: https://www.boomerangbooks.com.au/baby-brain-the-surprising-neuroscience-of-how-pregnancy-and-motherhood-sculpt-our-brains-and-change-our-minds-/dr-sarah-mckay/book_9780733648984.htm Connect with Simply Neuroscience: simplyneuroscience.org Intro and Outro Music: Where The Waves Take Us by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Exercise, Consciousness, and Reconnecting with our Roots- Optimize Podcast E5, Dr John Ratey
Dr John Ratey is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, an internationally recognized authority on exercise and neuropsychiatry, and the author of Go Wild and Spark. He's also been a longtime advocate of exercise and reconnecting with our ancestors' ways of life, ideas that today echo across many corners of the internet. Today I had the chance to talk to him about topics ranging from the essentials that we aren't getting from the modern world, how reconnecting with our origins betters our lives, neuroscience's failure to find an explanation for consciousness, and the importance of exercise for health and performance. Connect with Dr Ratey! http://www.johnratey.com/ Check out his book on exercise at https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514 Connect with Simply Neuroscience: simplyneuroscience.org Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonjiang43 Intro and Outro Music: Where The Waves Take Us by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 0:00 Entering the field of exercise science 1:08 Intro 2:16 What got you into studying psychiatry? 2:55 We aren't close to understanding consciousness 6:35 Exercise can be as effective as medication 10:04 Can exercise be used alongside medication? 11:30 Aerobic vs anaerobic exercise 13:09 Exercise increases academic performance 15:00 Temporary high vs lasting mood boost 17:00 How a sedentary lifestyle wrecks your body 18:38 Forced vs voluntary exercise 21:10 People who change the world all exercise 22:30 How the modern world messes with our hunter-gatherer bodies 29:22 Find a community for your exercise 30:12 Outro
Mindfulness Meditation - Optimize Podcast E4, Dr Fadel Zeidan
Connect with Dr Zeidan! https://twitter.com/FadelZeidan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Connect with Simply Neuroscience: simplyneuroscience.org Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonjiang43 Intro and Outro Music: Where The Waves Take Us by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
How to Fuel Your Motivation - Optimize Podcast E3, Dr Brett Jones
All you need to do is compare a gym in January with a gym in February to see how quickly motivation drops off for the average person. We often think of motivation as an elusive, uncatchable force that comes an goes as it pleases, leaving us whenever it wants to in unpredictable patterns. In this episode with Virginia Tech educational psychology professor Dr Brett Jones, we reveal that motivation is something you can deliberately increase in yourself, and we discuss his MUSIC model of motivation and how we can leverage it to push ourselves to our goals. Connect with Dr Jones! https://www.themusicmodel.com/team/brett-jones/ Connect with Simply Neuroscience: simplyneuroscience.org Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonjiang43 Intro and Outro Music: Where The Waves Take Us by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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Neuron y Parle - Émission 12 - L'Exercice sur le cerveau nous donne de la puissance!
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Neuron y Parle - Émission 11 - Les neurosciences derrière les rêves.
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
The Pillars of High Performance - Optimize E2, Dr. Greg Wells
Everyone nowadays is looking for quick fixes to studying, to fitness, and to wellness - but we know that long term wellness isn't made through quick, one time fixes. Join me today while I talk to Dr. Greg Wells, a performance physiologist and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto who is also an avid athlete, bestselling author, and CEO of Wells Performance, a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and corporations achieve their potential. In this episode we discuss the foundations of high performance, such as meditation, achieving quality sleep, falling in love with the process, and finding balance over time. Check out his new book! https://www.harpercollins.com/products/powerhouse-greg-wells?variant=40612121673762 Connect with Dr Wells: https://drgregwells.com/ Connect with Simply Neuroscience: simplyneuroscience.org Connect with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonjiang43 Intro and Outro Music: Where The Waves Take Us by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... 0:00 Intro 2:48 What got you into studying performance? 5:07 Have a holistic approach (there is no single cure!) 8:30 How to have a good night’s sleep 11:25 Why you need to start meditating 16:32 How to start a mindfulness practice 18:05 Start small, fall in love with the process 19:55 Finding balance over time 23:27 Learning 25:06 Fitting nutrition into a tight schedule 27:24 Health food/junk food balance 30:27 Outro
Science Based Ways to Study Better - Optimize E1, Dr Daniel Willingham
What do our brains need to learn, and why does studying so often not work for students? Dr Daniel Willingham is a cognitive psychologist, professor at the University of Virginia, and a Harvard University alumnus. Listen in as we discuss study methods that don't work, ones that do, and the most important finding he's discovered in his years of research. Check out his new book! https://www.amazon.com/Outsmart-Your-... Connect with Dr Willingham: http://www.danielwillingham.com/ Connect with Simply Neuroscience: simplyneuroscience.org Connect with me on Twitter: / simonjiang43 Intro and Outro Music: Where The Waves Take Us by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...00:00 Intro 01:57 What got you into studying learning? 08:10 Study methods that DON'T work 13:50 Principles of learning 17:38 Using flashcards 19:00 Why you should study with hierarchies 26:30 How to use practice tests 29:48 Do students have the study tools they need? 32:30 The learning styles myth 36:53 Memory is the residue of thought 38:56 Outro
Neuron y Parle - Émission 10 - Comment pouvons-nous contrôler notre langage corporel ?
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, nous parlerons du langage corporel. Que sont ses origines ? Que sont ses utilisations ? Et comment pouvons nous le contrôler ?
- Tara, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.
Every Kind of Mind - How Bilingualism Can Change Our Brains
We talked to Dr. Brianna Yamasaki, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Emory University and leader of the Brain Behavior and Broader Learning Laboratory (BaBL) Lab studying bilingualism.
Transcript Link: S2E5 PDF Transcript
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Every Kind of Mind - Tourette’s on Tiktok with Seren Jaye
Seren is a 19-year-old disability advocate with Tourette’s Syndrome and a visual impairment. She’s been raising awareness for Tourette’s Syndrome over the past year to encourage others to be themselves and to teach those who don't know the nuances of Tourette’s.
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Do you have an idea for an episode, know someone who would be a great guest, or want to be a guest yourself? Email podcasts@simplyneuroscience.org
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Every Kind of Mind - Life with Autism (Autism-ing) with Danielle Sullivan
We talked to Danielle Sullivan, a neurodiversity life coach and the autistic parent of two neurodivergent kids, living in Colorado. They are the founder of Neurodiverging Coaching, an online, sliding-scale coaching practice supporting a diverse clientele with issues related to neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, and executive functioning for adults. Our organization’s larger mission is to help neurodivergent folks find the resources we need to live better lives as individuals and to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community. Danielle also hosts The Neurodiverging Podcast, a bi-monthly podcast featuring guest experts who talk about issues pertinent to ADHD and autistic folks in society.
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Guest Links:
- https://neurodiverging.com
- @neurodiverging on Instagram and Facebook
Do you have an idea for an episode, know someone who would be a great guest, or want to be a guest yourself? Email podcasts@simplyneuroscience.org
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Every Kind of Mind - ADHD and Asexuality with Elle Rose
Today we talked to Elle Rose, also known online as scretladyspider, who is a 29-year-old demisexual writer, educator, and advocate specializing in LGBTQIAP+ education and issues. They have ADHD, two black cats, and enjoy watching horror movies. They currently reside in southern Indiana and are currently writing a book about demisexuality in addition to ongoing essays. They can be contacted at secretladyspider@gmail.com regarding interviews, commissions, or just to say hi.
Guest Links:
- Patreon - patreon.com/scretladyspider
- Medium - https://medium.com/@scretladyspider
- Tumblr - https://scretladyspidersblog.tumblr.com
- Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/scretladyspider
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/secretladyspider
Do you have an idea for an episode, know someone who would be a great guest, or want to be a guest yourself? Email jenna.smuszkiewicz@simplyneuroscience.org
Learn more about Simply Neuroscience (SN) at the links below!
The College Neuroscience Network: Massachusetts Institute of Technology from an Undergraduate Student and Student Athlete
Tune in to The College Neuro Network’s first MIT episode where we chat with Preston Hess, a MIT undergraduate student studying Computation & Cognition. The College Neuro Network seeks to gain insight into the neuroscience department and opportunities at the most prestigious universities in the nation by talking with both current undergraduate students as well as professors of neuroscience and psychology. In today’s episode, learn about neuroscience at MIT directly from an undergraduate student!
The College Neuroscience Network: The University of Texas at Austin from an Undergraduate Student
Tune in to The College Neuro Network’s first University of Texas at Austin episode where we chat with Nithita Sharma, a UT Austin undergraduate student studying neuroscience and computer science. The College Neuro Network seeks to gain insight into the neuroscience department and opportunities at the most prestigious universities in the nation by talking with both current undergraduate students as well as professors of neuroscience and psychology. In today’s episode, learn about neuroscience at UT Austin directly from an undergraduate student!
Every Kind of Mind - Understanding Autism with Dr. Regan
Today we talked to Dr. Theresa Regan, (she/her) who is a rare combination of adult neuropsychologist (specialist in brain-behavior relationships), parent of a teen on the autism spectrum, and certified autism specialist with the IBCCES. Her mission is to bring validation and hope to autistic individuals and their families. With this mission at its core, she founded and directs the OSF HealthCare Adult Diagnostic Autism Clinic in central Illinois. She has published two books, Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults (2nd Edition) and Understanding Autistic Behaviors, and she is the host of the Autism in the Adult podcast. Her website (adultandgeriatricautism.com) contains multiple resources for individuals, families, and professionals wishing to learn more about neurodiversity across the lifespan.
Guest Links:
- Adultandgeriatricautism.com
- adultandgeriatricautism@gmail.com
- Autism in the Adult - podcast
- Instagram @regan_autism
- Twitter @regan_autism
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/theresareganphd
- Facebook page, Autism in the Adult: @reganautism
Do you have an idea for an episode, know someone who would be a great guest, or want to be a guest yourself? Email jenna.smuszkiewicz@simplyneuroscience.org
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Neuron y Parle - Émission 9 - L'alcool et le cerveau
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, nous parlerons de l'effet de l'alcool sur le cerveau. T'es-tu déjà demandé comment ça se passe, que l'alcool réussit à nous changer autant ?
- Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.
Every Kind of Mind - Season 2 Announcement
We have just wrapped up season 1 and now we are going on break until August to prepare for season 2. Follow us on Instagram to continue to receive updates from us!
Understanding Math and Dyscalculia with Dr. David Geary
Welcome to another episode of Every Kind of Mind! Today we will be discussing dyscalculia, a neurodevelopment disability that leads to difficulty in understanding math. Our guest today is Dr. David Geary who is a cognitive developmental and evolutionary psychologist from the University of Missouri-Colombia. He discusses about the disorder, its affect on learning in schools, his personal career achievements, and more!
Transcript:
Final reports from the National Mathematics Advisory Panel:
National Mathematics Advisory Panel
Neuron y Parle - Émission 8 - L'effet Mandela
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, nous parlerons du fameux effet Mandela. Tu es probablement victime toi-même ! C'est l'effet qui résume comment des énormes groupes de personnes sont capables de s'en souvenir et de créer (par accident) des faits totalement fausses, mais parfaitement croyables !
- Erica, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.
Every Kind of Mind - The Depths of Dyscalculia and its Impact with Dr. Butterworth
Today, we will be covering dyscalculia, often known as “math dyslexia” which is defined as a neurodevelopmental disability that leads to difficulty in understanding math. Dr. Butterworth is a huge researcher in this area and shares his expertise and breadth of knowledge. Dr. Butterworth explains how he got into this field, what dyscalculia is, how it affects people, collaborating with others, and creating policies and treatments that can help others.
Guest Links:
- The Mathematical Brain - Dr. Butterworth’s Website
- Dr. Butterworth’s Book: From Science to Education
- Dyscalculia.org
- Can Fish Count?
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Neuron y Parle - Émission 7 - CRISPR-Cas9 : Répercussions du CRISPR-Cas9 dans une société en constante évolution
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, prenons un pas en arrière pour discuter des impacts non-génétiques du CRISPR-Cas9. Qu'en penses-tu : l'édition génétique est-elle un produit complètement rose ? Quelles seront ses implications génétiques, épidémiologiques, sociétales, économiques, et éthiques ? Comme société, est-ce que notre culture de perfectionnement personnel et communautaire nous limite psychologiquement d'une utilisation responsable de l'édition génétique ?
Un grand bienvenue pour Erica, notre nouvelle hôte qui vous parlera à la prochaine fois !
- Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.
Discussing Bipolar Disorder with Chiara
Today we talk with Chiara, a college student who has bipolar disorder. We discuss what bipolar is, what depressive and manic episodes are like, how school should better support students with all kinds of mental health conditions, and how you can better support people around you.
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Perspectives on ADHD from a lived experience with Leila
Today we will be covering ADHD otherwise known as attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorder which can lead to difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Our guest today is Leila, she is an individual with ADHD who shares her lived experience from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Every Kind of Mind - Psychologist Perspectives on ADHD with Dr. Russell Ramsay
Today we will be covering ADHD otherwise known as attention-deficit or hyperactivity disorder which can lead to difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. Our guest today is Dr. Russell Ramsay, he is the co-founder and co-director of the Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program and an associate professor of clinical psychology, all at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Neuron y Parle - Émission 6 - CRISPR-Cas9 101 : Manipuler le CRISPR-Cas9, à l'aide d'une étude de cas sur le syndrome de Prader-Willi
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, nous discutons de l'utilisation du CRISPR-Cas9 pour modifier les gènes, à l'aide d'une étude de cas sur le syndrome de Prader-Willi. Mais pour vous, si vous lisez ceci, une réflexion : est-ce éthique de proposer l'édition génétique humaine comme thérapie médicale ? Partagez ce podcast avec vos amis pour leur donner la parole !
- Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.
Every Kind of Mind - Dyslexia and a Fantastical Career with Daniel Greene
Back again with the second episode of Every Kind of Mind, we talk to Daniel Greene, a Booktuber and author with dyslexia who focuses on fantasy and science fiction. We talk about how dyslexia is handled in school, strategies Daniel used to overcome hurdles with his dyslexia, the Booktube community, and what it takes to be an author.
Guest Links:
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Neuron y Parle - Émission 5 - Qu'est-ce que le mécanisme CRISPR-Cas9 ?
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, nous parlons du mécanisme CRISPR-Cas9. Malgré cette énorme fouillis de lettres, il a un rôle très important chez la survie des bactéries. Toi, mon cher auditeur, deviendra bactérie pendant les cinq prochaines minutes !
- Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription et la traduction ici.
Every Kind of Mind - Dyslexia Across Cultures with Dr. Catherine McBride
Welcome to the newest series of the Synapse, Every Kind of Mind! This series discusses neurodiversity by interviewing various professionals and neurodiverse individuals. We are hopeful about debunking stigmas and myths around neurodiversity and are excited to celebrate our differences! In this episode, we will cover dyslexia. Our guest is Dr. Catherine McBride, a world-renowned dyslexia, reading, and developmental psychologist. Dr. McBride is the Choh-Ming Li Professor of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Live and Love - Self Love: Self Confidence
Tune in to the first episode of Live and Love - Self Love to delve into the world of Self-Confidence. Is lack of Self-Confidence a show stopper? Are there ways to build it? Listen to find out!
Host: Impana Gargeya
Editor: Inchara A U Athreya
Neuron y Parle - Émission 4 - L'origine évolutionniste de l'attraction
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, nous parlons aujourd'hui de l'attraction. Mais pas d'un contexte contemporain, certainement pas... un voyage dans le temps pourra expliquer pourquoi ton béguin ne t'aime pas en retour !
- Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription ici.
Wits in the Walks of Life: Dancing to the Mind's Tune
Today's guest is Ms. Vyju Iyengar who runs her own Bharatnatyam dance school called Noopur Nritya Academy in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She has been dancing since she was just 4 years old and she took on her first teaching job at the age of 16. She has continued to dance with some amazing local dancers and been part of fund raisers for causes that are close to her heart.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.noopurnritya.com/
Neuron y Parle - Émission 3 - Docteur Adrian Owen
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Ce fois-ci, nous parlons du Docteur Adrian Owen, un docteur et neuroscientifique britannique avec plein de travail dans le domaine de neurosciences.
- Paige, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription ici.
The Mind-fullness Series : A Conversation with Ivan Leonardos
Welcome to The Mind-fullness Series, where we invite experts in the field to explore various interdisciplinary fields of psychology and neuroscience to learn more about ourselves and the world we live in today! Today’s guest is Ivan Leonardos- a first year PhD student.
Special thanks to Ivan for his time on this podcast. Tune in next time!
Music: Organisms by Chad Crouch Podington Bear soundofpicture.com. Changes were made to the music in the creation of this episode. Host : Aravind Krishnan, Daewon Kwon; Editor : Brindaa Barua.
Wits in the Walks of Life: Mental Health Meets Health Sciences
Today's guest is Dr. Kannan Narayana who is a Practicing Physician, neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist in Gainesville, Georgia. He was an Assistant Professor of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Emory School of Medicine and Attending Neuro-ophthalmology, Emory Clinic from July 2015 to May 2020. He has held various leadership roles and has numerous publications. Tune in to see how Mental Health ties into Health Sciences.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kannan-narayana-md-mbbs-2192988/
The College Neuro Network: University of Pittsburgh from a Professor of Neuroscience
Tune in to The College Neuro Network’s first episode with the University of Pittsburgh where we chat with Dr. Caroline Runyan, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Pitt. Dr. Runyan's research uses two-photon imaging to measure spike-related activity in populations of genetically identified excitatory and inhibitory neurons. Read more about her lab's research here: https://runyanlab.org/research/!
The College Neuro Network seeks to gain insight into the neuroscience and psychology departments and opportunities at the most prestigious universities by talking with both undergraduate students and professors. In today’s episode, learn about neuroscience at Pitt directly from a University of Pittsburgh professor!
Episode Host: Simone Mohite, Audio Editor: Paige Williams
Midday Mindfulness: Rejection
Welcome back for the second episode of the Synapse’s series called Midday Mindfulness. The series explores the benefits of mindfulness while interviewing some professionals in the mental health and neuroscience spaces. Other times, it will be a short meditation.
This episode, called “Rejection,” deals with the stress of the college application process.
*Disclaimer: This podcast series and its episodes are not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you or someone you know is having an acute mental health crisis, please call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Help is available. You matter.
Music by enrique27naveda from Pixabay
Wits in the Walks of Life: Mental Health Wired to IT
Today's guest is Mr. Shreenatha Narayana who is a Director and COO at Quadwave, a global services company that helps clients transform their businesses in the area of Technology Services. Mr. Shreenath holds an Engineering Degree in Computer Science from SJCE, Mysore and a Master’s degree in Business Analytics from Great Lakes Institute of Management. Hop on to see how Mental Health is wired to IT!
For more information, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreenatha/
http://quadwave.com/team/shreenatha-m-narayana/
Neuron y Parle - Épisode 2 - La vallée de l'Étrange
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Ce fois-ci, parlons de la Vallée de l'Étrange, un trait évolué le long de l'histoire humaine pour expliquer pourquoi on grince aux choses trop humanoïdes...
- Philip, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Voir la transcription ici.
Midday Mindfulness: Grace
Welcome back for the second episode of the Synapse’s series called Midday Mindfulness. This series explores the benefits of mindfulness while interviewing some professionals in the mental health and neuroscience spaces. Other times, it will be a short meditation like today's episode.
This episode is called “Grace” and can hopefully provide five minutes or so of reflection and support at the end of a hard day. Podcasts are great for feeling like we are less alone—for literally having another voice with you.
*Disclaimer: This podcast series and its episodes are not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you or someone you know is having an acute mental health crisis, please call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Help is available. You matter.
Music by enrique27naveda from Pixabay
Neuron y Parle - Épisode 1 - Deux expériences révolutionnaires en psycho
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Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Aujourd'hui, parlons de deux expériences super cools : la guimauve et Monsieur HM !
- Paige, hôte de Neuron y Parle
Midday Mindfulness: Centering
This is the first episode of the Synapse’s new series called Midday Mindfulness. The series will explore the benefits of mindfulness while hopefully interviewing some professionals in the mental health and neuroscience spaces. Other times, it will offer a short meditation. This episode, called “Centering,” can hopefully provide ten minutes of recentering and calmness.
*Disclaimer: This podcast series and its episodes are not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you or someone you know is having an acute mental health crisis and is in need of medical attention, please call 911; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255; Help is available. You matter.
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The College Neuro Network: Western University from a Professor of Neuroscience
Tune in to The College Neuro Network’s first episode with an international university! We chat with Dr. Adrian Owen, a Professor of Neuroscience at the Brain and Mind Institute at The University of Western. As an overview, Dr. Owen's research combines neuroimaging (MRI and EEG) with neuropsychological studies in brain-injured patients and healthy participants. His lab seeks to understand the effects of brain injury in order to improve diagnosis and early detection and to find possible new treatments. In addition, he works to decode physiological signals of the brain that support cognition and behavior across different states of consciousness.
The College Neuro Network seeks to gain insight into the neuroscience and psychology departments and opportunities at the most prestigious universities by talking with both undergraduate students as well as professors. In today’s episode, learn about neuroscience at Western directly from a Western professor!
Episode Hosts: Tima Al Shammaa and Lina Chihoub. Audio Editor: Paige Williams
The College Neuro Network: The University of Chicago from a Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy
Tune in to The College Neuro Network’s second University of Chicago episode where we chat with Dr. Cliff Ragsdale, a Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago. Dr. Ragsdale conducts research that focuses on bringing the modern advances in neuroscience, molecular cell biology, and genetic manipulation in the study of octopus biology. Check out this video about The Ragsdale Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QaPmCRhr80&t=2s!
The College Neuro Network seeks to gain insight into the neuroscience department and opportunities at the most prestigious universities in the nation by talking with both current undergraduate students as well as professors of neuroscience and psychology. In today’s episode, learn about neuroscience at UChicago directly from a UChicago Professor!
UChicago link to undergraduate major in neuroscience: https://neuroscience.uchicago.edu/undergraduate.
Episode Host: Tima Al Shammaa, Episode Audio Editor: Sarah Mirsaidi
The Mind-fullness Series: A Conversation with Mr. Daryl Davis
Welcome to The Mind-fullness Series, where we invite experts in the field to explore various interdisciplinary fields of psychology and neuroscience to learn more about ourselves and the world we live in today!
Today’s guest is Daryl Davis—a musician, lecturer, activist, and author. His Tedx Talk entitled “Why I, as a black man, attend KKK rallies” has over 10 million views on YouTube. In this episode, Mr. Davis discusses his experiences, stereotypes, music, and interpersonal connection.
Host: Daewon Kwon; Editor: Paige Williams
Neuron y Parle - Épisode pilote - Les bébés sont des génies linguistiques !
Salut !
Bienvenue à Neuron y Parle, le premier podcast francophone chez le Synapse. Si vous vous intéressez à la neuroscience, la biotechno, la génétique et la psychologie (parmi d'autres sujets !), et vous êtes francophones/francophiles, félicitations, ce podcast est pour vous !
Ceci est un épisode pilote, sur l'acquisition linguistique chez les bébés - nous espérons que vous l'aimez !
- Philip, chef/hôte de Neuron y Parle
Nutrition and Psychiatry: An Interview with Dr. Uma Naidoo
Dr. Uma Naidoo, https://umanaidoomd.com/, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist (MD), Professional Chef, and Nutritional Specialist. Her new book, This Is Your Brain On Food: An Indispensable Guide To The Surprising Foods That Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More, is available on her website (https://book.umanaidoomd.com/).
In this podcast episode, we discuss COVID-19, specialized diets, culinary interests, Dr. Naidoo's writings, and other areas of nutrition and mental health.
*This interview was originally recorded in mid-October, 2020.
*Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice before starting a new nutrition plan or diet.
Episode Hosts and Editors: Juste Marija Simanauskaite and Paige Williams; Graphic Design: Shriya Simha
The College Neuro Network: The University of Chicago from an Undergraduate Student
Tune in to The College Neuro Network’s first University of Chicago episode where we chat with Jillyn Turunen, a University of Chicago undergraduate student studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track. The College Neuro Network seeks to gain insight into the neuroscience department and opportunities at the most prestigious universities in the nation by talking with both current undergraduate students as well as professors of neuroscience and psychology. In today’s episode, learn about neuroscience at UChicago directly from an undergraduate student!
Episode Hosts: Tima Al Shammaa and Sasha Tunsiricharoengul