Brain Fog #103
Kim and Jim talk brain fog. What is brain fog, what does it feel like, and how can you manage it? Kim and Jim discuss [...]
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Friendship with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk #102
Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk returns to join Dr. Jim Davies for a discussion about research on friendship. How do friendships go bad? What role does odour [...]
Glioblastoma with Dr. Kyle Malone #101
Dr. Kyle Malone joins Dr. Kim Hellemans to discuss his research on glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer in adults. [...]
Sound Meaning in Language with Dr. Ida Toivonen #100
Dr. Ida Toivonen joins Minding the Brain to talk about sound and meaning in language. Do all languages have tense? Do plurals work the same [...]
Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System With Dr. Matt Hill #99
Dr. Matt Hill joins Dr. Kim Hellemans to talk about his research on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Is there a difference between sativa and [...]
Using Chatbots for Therapy and Companionship #98
Why are people increasingly turning to AI for therapy and romantic relationships? Kim and Jim break down the pros and cons of our increasing reliance [...]
Seeking Closure in Uncertain Times #97
How do our brains respond to prolonged uncertainty? Is our era unprecedented? Why do we find the unknown simultaneously compelling and frightening? Why do conspiracies [...]
Metacognition With Brendan Conway-Smith – #96
Brendan Conway-Smith joins Minding the Brain to discuss metacognition. What is metacognition and why is it important? Can understanding metacognition help with depression and anxiety? [...]
Sound Meaning in Language with David M. Sidhu – #95
Have you ever wondered how J.R.R. Tolkien invented such evocative names? David M. Sidhu joins Jim Davies to discuss language processing, sound symbolism, and iconicity. [...]
Behavioral Addiction
Kim and Jim take a deep dive into the topic of behavioral addiction. What is behavioral addiction? Can you be addicted to food? What about [...]