That Neuroscience Guy
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe 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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Neuroscience Bites - Charles Bonnet Syndrome
April 13, 2024 20:24 - 5 minutes - 7.23 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss Charles Bonnet syndrome - a rare disorder where people suffer extreme hallucinations related to top-down control over a damaged visual system.
The Neuroscience of Top-Down Processing
April 07, 2024 20:23 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we take a high-level (pun intended) look at how your brain biases basic functions like attention and perception based on previous experience, otherwise known as top-down processing.
Neuroscience Bites - Why We Sleep
April 05, 2024 20:03 - 3 minutes - 5.14 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the biological factors that explain why we sleep.
21 Tips to Improve Sleep
April 04, 2024 16:06 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBWe frequently tell you that getting better sleep improves your brain health - but how can you get better sleep? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss 21 tips informed by neuroscience that you can use to improve your sleep.
Neuroscience Bites-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
April 01, 2024 23:22 - 4 minutes - 5.51 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - a disorder that affects children whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy.
The Neuroscience of Bad Eating Habits
March 27, 2024 16:47 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBPreviously on the podcast, we've discussed how a strong diet can improve brain health. But what happens to our brain when our diet is bad, or when we skip eating altogether? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss foods that are bad for your brain and why they're bad.
Neuroscience Bites - Talking to Strangers
March 25, 2024 02:07 - 3 minutes - 4.16 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how our brain shapes behaviour when we're talking to strangers compared to people we know.
The Neuroscience of False Memories
March 20, 2024 17:28 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBRemember when the sun was blue? Or what about that time bugs took over the world? Sometimes, our brain creates memories out of events that never happened which can cause drastic changes in behaviour. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how our brain creates false memories and how that process compares to making real memories.
Neuroscience Bites-Tinnitus
March 13, 2024 19:23 - 4 minutes - 6.48 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss Tinnitus - where hearing is impaired and replaced by noises with no external source.
Nine Neuroscience Myths About Learning
March 11, 2024 19:08 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBDo we really only learn from our mistakes? Are lectures the best method of education? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss common myths about how we learn and what neuroscience research tells us about the truth.
Neuroscience Bites-Your Brain When its Cold
February 29, 2024 21:55 - 3 minutes - 4.71 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why your brain can be more active when its cold versus when its hot.
The Neuroscience of Brain Overload Part Two -Cognitive Overload
February 26, 2024 17:33 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBDo you ever feel like so much is going on that you just can't handle anymore? In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we finish our discussion on brain overload by discussing cognitive overload. Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File
Neuroscience Bites-The Pineal Gland
February 25, 2024 22:00 - 3 minutes - 5.07 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Pineal Gland - a gland in your brain that is important for regulating sleep.
The Neuroscience of Brain Overload Part One - Sensory Overload
February 23, 2024 03:45 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBDo you ever feel like so much is going on that you just can't handle anymore? In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we begin our discussion on brain overload by discussing sensory overload.
Neuroscience Bites-The Thyroid Gland
February 15, 2024 18:08 - 3 minutes - 4.68 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the thyroid gland - an important body part for regulating hormones and metabolism.
The Neuroscience of Unethical Science
February 11, 2024 21:37 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBSome scientists spend years trying to figure out what is going through someone's mind when they are doing something they know is wrong. What happens when these scientists test that immorality? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss Unethical Neuroscience through the example of the Milgram experiments.
Neuroscience Bites - The Pituitary Gland
February 11, 2024 05:26 - 4 minutes - 5.54 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Pituitary Gland - the body part responsible for releasing hormones throughout your body.
The Neuroscience of Gut Health
February 07, 2024 22:51 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBSometimes we talk about "going with your gut" when making decisions that feel right. As it turns out, our intestines are actually highly linked to our brain in more ways than just an expression. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the Gut-Brain Axis - a system linking our digestive system to our nervous system.
Neuroscience Bites - Pregnancy
February 02, 2024 19:04 - 4 minutes - 5.64 MBIn todays episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss whats going on in your brain when you're pregnant.
The Neuroscience of Photographic Memory
January 28, 2024 23:15 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBCan people remember pictures forever after seeing them once? Are you able to recall entire pages of text you read years ago? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the evidence, or lack thereof, for photographic and eidetic memory.
Neuroscience Bites-Aphantasia
January 25, 2024 20:49 - 3 minutes - 5.12 MBIn today's Neuroscience bite, we discuss Aphantasia - the inability to visually imagine things.
The Neuroscience behind Being Smart
January 24, 2024 17:46 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat makes a genuis brain different from ours? Are they bigger? Do they have more brain cells? Did they just win the gene lottery? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss what makes a smarter brain different.
Neuroscience Bites-Oversleeping
January 19, 2024 02:09 - 3 minutes - 4.19 MBIn this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how oversleeeping affects your brain, for better or worse.
The Neuroscience of Binge Watching
January 15, 2024 00:10 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBTo kick off season 7 of That Neuroscience Guy, we're discussing the neuroscience behind binge-watching your favourite shows.
Season 6 Finale - The Neuroscience of Game Theory
December 22, 2023 19:53 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBGame theory is a popular mode of thinking, especially in economics, that describes how systems in our environment use game-like rules and directions to recommend certain choices and predict if we'll make them. Whether its businesses offering sales at certain times or even offering platinum memberships to high-paying customers, our environment is designed to access the game-playing parts of our brains. In the season 6 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how game theory can be used to ...
Neuroscience Bite - The Mendi
December 16, 2023 01:07 - 3 minutes - 4.16 MBIn this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Mendi - a new way to measure your brain while meditating at home.
The Neuroscience of Selfishness
December 02, 2023 20:01 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBHave you ever wondered why some people are so selfish? Or maybe you've even thought this about yourself? As it turns out your brain is hardwired to be selfish. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how our brain particularly loves items, people, memories, and many other things related to our sense of self.
Neuroscience Bites-Bayesian Thinking
November 29, 2023 00:18 - 3 minutes - 5.4 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what Bayesian Thinking is, and what it means for your brain.
The Neuroscience of Mind Reading
November 25, 2023 02:27 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBYou'll often see lie detector tests in modern media, where large machines are used to determine if someone is telling the truth. But does that actually work? And is there a better way to look into someones mind and see what they're thinking? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind reading someone's mind.
Neuroscience Bites - TED Talk Recommendations
November 14, 2023 20:35 - 4 minutes - 5.54 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss some examples of TED Talks that are great for people who want to learn more about the brain (without the formality of a class or degree).
The Neuroscience of Why You Can't Tickle Yourself
November 11, 2023 00:32 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBHave you ever wondered why you can't tickle yourself? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how the brain's motor system prevents you from being able to tickle yourself.
Neuroscience Bites-Sleep Tracking
November 06, 2023 01:30 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MBIn today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how you can track your sleep at home to improve brain health.
The Neuroscience of Brain Fog
November 02, 2023 19:40 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBIts not uncommon for long periods of effort and/or stress to impact our brain, leaving us thinking less clearly and at a much slower rate. In Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind brain fog.
Neuroscience Bites - Assembling Memories
October 30, 2023 02:10 - 2 minutes - 3.92 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how our brain recreates memories when we need them.
Neuroscience Myth Busting Part 2
October 25, 2023 16:14 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBDo we really "rewire" our brains? Does studying animals help us understand the human brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss more common neuroscience myths.
Neuroscience Bites - Einstein's Brain
October 16, 2023 01:10 - 4 minutes - 6.51 MBIn today's Neurosciene Bite, we discuss what might have made Albert Einstein's brain different from the average person.
Neuroscience Myth Busting
October 13, 2023 23:04 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBDo we really only use 10% of your brain? Are creative people more 'right-brained' than everyone else? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we parse through common neuroscience myths and discuss how mythical they might be.
Neuroscience Bites - Scary Movies
October 09, 2023 18:03 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how scary movies affect people, whether they love or hate them.
Optimizing Your Vision with Special Guest Dr. Cameron McCrodan
October 06, 2023 02:22 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBVision is more than just your eyes - you need your brain to intake visual information and process it. However, optometric care has largely focused on treating just your eyes. But what if we started trying to change your brain instead of your eyes? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Dr. Cameron McCrodan to discuss how targeting visual processing and control in the brain can markedly improve treatments for patients with concussions, migraines, balance issues, and more.
Neuroscience Bites-"Don't Be Such a Scientist"
September 29, 2023 22:26 - 2 minutes - 3.07 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we review "Don't Be Such a Scientist" by Randy Olson and discuss some problems with modern science.
The Neuroscience of Crowds
September 29, 2023 22:08 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBWhether pushing through people at a shopping mall or standing shoulder to shoulder at a concert, being in crowds is a common experience. For some of us, that experience is overwhelmingly negative. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy we discuss the neuroscience behind our behaviour in crowds, and how our brain changes when surrounded by others.
Neuroscience Bites - Book About Critical Thinking
September 22, 2023 00:30 - 2 minutes - 4.02 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss a great book that dives into impulsive decision making.
The Neuroscience of Fashion
September 18, 2023 00:11 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBLegwarmers. Socks and Sandles. Skinny jeans. Goretex puffer jackets. Fashion is an ever-evolving aspect of culture, representing people's opinions on clothing, footwear, and accessories. But how do our brains process this complex form of expression? In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind our fashion sense.
Neuroscience Bites-Deliberate Play
September 14, 2023 22:41 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite we discuss Deliberate Play, an activity that builds intrinsic motivation.
The Neuroscience of Motivation
September 12, 2023 01:37 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBWe all have things that motivate us. Whether its a coach or teacher encouraging you to do better or an inner drive to get things done, we need motivation to complete goals. But how does our brain respond to motivation? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind motivation.
The Neuroscience of Screen Time Addiction
August 21, 2023 23:34 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBFor many of us, it's hard to go a day without being on our phones. This can come in the form of urges to pick up your phone when you're not doing anything, or even shutting out the rest of your environment when you're on your phone. But why are we so addicted to our screens, and how does that affect our brains? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind smartphone and screen addictions.
Neuroscience Bites-Pets
August 11, 2023 17:58 - 3 minutes - 5.03 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind our relationships with our pets.
Women in Neuroscience with Special Guest Katherine Boere
August 08, 2023 18:35 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBA prevalent problem in virtually all modern science is the disproportionately low number of women in the field. This lack of representation of women in science starts at a young age, and persists into later stages of many STEM professions. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Katherine Boere, a PhD student in the Krigolson Lab and leader in the Women in STEM movement at the University of Victoria, to discuss the barriers for women in the field, where they come from, and how...
Neuroscience Bites-The 4 Day Work Week
August 04, 2023 21:23 - 3 minutes - 4.45 MBIn today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the current state of neuroscientific evidence for the 4-day work week.
The Neuroscience of Food
August 01, 2023 21:09 - 13 minutes - 18 MBFor everyone, food is essential for life. For most people, food is an avenue to enhance life. But how do food and taste impact our brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind eating food.