That Neuroscience Guy

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.

Season 7 Finale - The Neuroscience of Death 04/22/2024

Season 7 Finale - The Neuroscience of Death What happens to your brain when you die? Perhaps the more important question is why might your brain cause death? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how your brain deteriorates over time eventually causing death, and how your brain might process the moment of your death. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30936493

Neuroscience Bites - Charles Bonnet Syndrome 04/13/2024

Neuroscience Bites - Charles Bonnet Syndrome In 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30810493

The Neuroscience of Top-Down Processing 04/07/2024

The Neuroscience of Top-Down Processing In 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30720243

Neuroscience Bites - Why We Sleep 04/05/2024

Neuroscience Bites - Why We Sleep In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the biological factors that explain why we sleep. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30700753

21 Tips to Improve Sleep 04/04/2024

21 Tips to Improve Sleep We 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30682103

Neuroscience Bites-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 04/01/2024

Neuroscience Bites-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - a disorder that affects children whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30633553

The Neuroscience of Bad Eating Habits 03/27/2024

The Neuroscience of Bad Eating Habits Previously 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30567068

Neuroscience Bites - Talking to Strangers 03/25/2024

Neuroscience Bites - Talking to Strangers In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how our brain shapes behaviour when we're talking to strangers compared to people we know. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30522888

The Neuroscience of False Memories 03/20/2024

The Neuroscience of False Memories Remember 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30462323

Neuroscience Bites-Tinnitus 03/13/2024

Neuroscience Bites-Tinnitus In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss Tinnitus - where hearing is impaired and replaced by noises with no external source. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30327213

Nine Neuroscience Myths About Learning 03/11/2024

Nine Neuroscience Myths About Learning Do 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30327018

Neuroscience Bites-Your Brain When its Cold 02/29/2024

Neuroscience Bites-Your Brain When its Cold In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why your brain can be more active when its cold versus when its hot. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30177718

The Neuroscience of Brain Overload Part Two -Cognitive Overload 02/26/2024

The Neuroscience of Brain Overload Part Two -Cognitive Overload Do 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 /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30114858

Neuroscience Bites-The Pineal Gland 02/25/2024

Neuroscience Bites-The Pineal Gland In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Pineal Gland - a gland in your brain that is important for regulating sleep. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30101508

The Neuroscience of Brain Overload Part One - Sensory Overload 02/23/2024

The Neuroscience of Brain Overload Part One - Sensory Overload Do 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/30075823

Neuroscience Bites-The Thyroid Gland 02/15/2024

Neuroscience Bites-The Thyroid Gland In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the thyroid gland - an important body part for regulating hormones and metabolism. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29972598

The Neuroscience of Unethical Science 02/11/2024

The Neuroscience of Unethical Science Some 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29896668

Neuroscience Bites - The Pituitary Gland 02/11/2024

Neuroscience Bites - The Pituitary Gland In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Pituitary Gland - the body part responsible for releasing hormones throughout your body. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29890408

The Neuroscience of Gut Health 02/07/2024

The Neuroscience of Gut Health Sometimes 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29849653

Neuroscience Bites - Pregnancy 02/02/2024

Neuroscience Bites - Pregnancy In todays episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss whats going on in your brain when you're pregnant. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29774118

The Neuroscience of Photographic Memory 01/28/2024

The Neuroscience of Photographic Memory Can 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29684768

Neuroscience Bites-Aphantasia 01/25/2024

Neuroscience Bites-Aphantasia In today's Neuroscience bite, we discuss Aphantasia - the inability to visually imagine things. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29652418

The Neuroscience behind Being Smart 01/24/2024

The Neuroscience behind Being Smart What 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29632658

Neuroscience Bites-Oversleeping 01/19/2024

Neuroscience Bites-Oversleeping In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how oversleeeping affects your brain, for better or worse. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29555863

The Neuroscience of Binge Watching 01/15/2024

The Neuroscience of Binge Watching To kick off season 7 of That Neuroscience Guy, we're discussing the neuroscience behind binge-watching your favourite shows. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29484953

Season 6 Finale - The Neuroscience of Game Theory 12/22/2023

Season 6 Finale - The Neuroscience of Game Theory Game 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 trick your brain into making certain decisions. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29206048

Neuroscience Bite - The Mendi 12/16/2023

Neuroscience Bite - The Mendi In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Mendi - a new way to measure your brain while meditating at home. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/29105158

The Neuroscience of Selfishness 12/02/2023

The Neuroscience of Selfishness Have 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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/28899043

Neuroscience Bites-Bayesian Thinking 11/29/2023

Neuroscience Bites-Bayesian Thinking In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what Bayesian Thinking is, and what it means for your brain. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/28835473

The Neuroscience of Mind Reading 11/25/2023

The Neuroscience of Mind Reading You'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. /episode/index/show/thatneuroscienceguy/id/28785028

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