Podcast Episodes

Why your brain loves story - The science behind storytelling

Season 1 Episode 37

Ever wonder why we' love so much a good story? In my podcast, I dig into the science behind why our brains literally light up like a Christmas tree when we hear one! From feel-good chemicals flooding…

Published on 2 days, 16 hours ago

The power of focus - How your brain zaps distractions

Season 1 Episode 36

Join Alma as she uncovers how the brain sharpens focus and zaps away distractions, revealing the science behind staying on task and unlocking your full potential.

Published on 4 days, 9 hours ago

The brain’s GPS - How your hippocampus maps the world

Season 1 Episode 35

Hey, Brain Explorers! 🧭🧠

Did you know your brain has its very own GPS? It’s called the hippocampus, and it helps you remember places, follow directions, and even imagine where things are! 🗺️🚶‍♀️

Every …

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mirror neurons - How your brain reads minds

Season 1 Episode 34

Hi, Brain Explorers! 🧠👀

Did you know your brain has special cells that mirror what others do? They're called mirror neurons, and they help you understand how someone feels just by watching them—like w…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The brain and music - Why your brain loves a good beat

Season 1 Episode 33

Hey, Brain Explorers! 🎵🧠

Have you ever noticed how your foot starts tapping when your favorite song plays? That’s your brain reacting to the beat! 🕺🎶 Music lights up lots of parts of the brain at once…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Neuroplasticity or how your brain rewires itself every day

Season 1 Episode 32

Did you know your brain is a little like a Lego city that keeps rebuilding itself? That’s called neuroplasticity! It means your brain can change, grow, and make new connections every single day—just …

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

The brain’s super speed - How neurons talk at 400 km/h

Season 1 Episode 31

Hi, Brain Explorers! 🚀 Did you know your brain sends messages at speeds up to 400 km/h? That’s faster than a race car! 🏎️ Thanks to special cells called neurons—and their speedy insulation called mye…

Published on 1 month ago

Your hidden superpowers: - Your other senses

Season 1 Episode 30

Today, we’re talking about senses you might not even know you have. Your brain can sense where your body is—proprioception—and what’s happening inside it, like your heartbeat—interoception. It can ev…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How do we remember things?

Season 1 Episode 28

In this brief episode, we explore how the human brain forms and stores memories. We break down the process into three key stages: encoding (how we take in information), storage (how it's kept in the …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Brain Awareness Week - Real-Life "Zombie" Brain Disorders

Season 1 Episode 27

Zombies… they’re hungry for brains. But what if I told you that real-life ‘zombie brains’ actually exist? In today’s Brain Awareness Week special, we’re diving into the science of real zombie-like b…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago