Podcast Episodes

The silent synapses - The secret switches in your brain

Season 1 Episode 39

n this episode, we're diving into the hidden world of silent synapses—those mysterious ‘off switches’ in the brain that can suddenly turn on when we’re learning something new. I’ll explore how these …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why we laugh - The brain’s comedy club

Season 1 Episode 38

In this episode, I'm taking you on a hilarious journey into your brain's own comedy club! Did you know your brain treats laughter like a super-power? When we laugh, it's like throwing a feel-good par…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

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 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 4 weeks 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 months 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 3 weeks ago