Podcast Episodes

The Neuroscience of Dreaming

Season 3 Episode 7

During sleep, we can replay a combination of memories and images that we seemingly imagined out of nowhere. Dreaming can be different for everyone. But why do we dream, and why can our dreams be so d…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Neuroscience Bites-Medical Diagnoses

Season 3

What's going on in a doctor's brain when they make decisions? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of medical decision making. 

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

The Neuroscience of the Spins with Dr. Gordon Binstead

Season 3 Episode 6

After a night out, we can experience strange dizziness that tricks us into thinking we're spinning when we're not. But why do we get these bed spins, and is it similar to how we get seasickness and o…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Neuroscience Bites: Jet Lag

Season 3

Long flights over time zones can cause serious jet lag; general mind and body fatigue. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we get jet lagged. 

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

The Neurosience of the Camino de Santiago

Season 3 Episode 5

The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage routes through Portugal and northwestern Spain that over 200,000 people travel every year. But why is such a trip so desirable? Why do we often find …

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Neuroscience Bites-Virtual Reality

Season 3

Virtual reality experiences are becoming increasingly common. How does your brain react to being in a realistic, immersive alternate reality? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

The Neuroscience of Indecision

Season 3 Episode 4

Pizza or Sushi? Buy or sell? Stay or go? For some of us, indecision is a serious crutch in our daily life. But why are we so indecisive, and can we change that? In today's episode of That Neuroscienc…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Neuroscience Bites-Video Games

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind playing video games. 

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

The Neuroscience of Consuming Caffeine

Season 3 Episode 3

Most of us start our day with a cup of coffee or any other caffeinated beverage. But why do we all feel like we need it? And is it actually hurting our brain more than it's helping? In today's episod…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago

Neuroscience Bites: Thrill-Seeking

Do you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie, or do you prefer to avoid dangerous hobbies? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of Thrill-seeking.  

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago