Have you ever been exceptionally productive at a coffee shop on a rainy day? Join me for a conversation on why white noise in the form of rain can help us tune out distractions and focus on our goals in the moment! For the first time ever, we explore clinical notes together - beginning with seasonal affective disorder, also known as seasonal depression. This one is a big step towards openly talking about mental health and using science to explain why it truly matters. I hope you enjoy listening ...
Jun 23, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
As a result of the pandemic, more Americans are spending more time outdoors in nature than ever. In this episode, I highlight the interactions of nature and brain health, the benefits of planting and gardening regardless of age and how gardening therapy has been proven to influence the development of dementia, depression, and anxiety. Thanks for tuning in!
Apr 21, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this highly requested episode, I'm sharing my responses to my recent Q&A on Instagram! We're talking about everything from my interest in neuroscience and who I'd like to interview on the show to my life story and backup careers (spoiler alert, it has to do with cars). Listen in to learn more about the voice behind the show and be sure you're caught up on all of my previous episodes!
Apr 14, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Since my last episode, the US surpassed its total number of positive cases by the total number of vaccinated Americans. While this is a remarkable milestone, there is a lot of misinformation amongst the general public regarding vaccination and...
Feb 17, 2021•9 min
We are forever changed by the ways in which we interact with others and experience socialization for well beyond a coronavirus vaccine or cure. Quarantine has made many of us reflect on our extroversion and in more cases than you might believe, yielded...
Feb 03, 2021•9 min
How often has a friend asked you about your day, and you immediately jumped to reference your productivity as a measure of success? Today's episode is an important conversation on why we tend to associate our academic and professional accomplishments...
Jan 13, 2021•8 min
In Being Mortal, a book written by an award-winning surgeon, Dr. Atul Gawande introduced a concept which left me wondering about how we reflect upon certain chapters of our lives. He talks about the remembering-self and the experiencing-self in the...
Jan 06, 2021•6 min
This year, it’s been more important than ever to stay connected with our loved ones from a distance. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of technology during 2020 and how to stay connected during the festive holiday season. Speaking of the holiday...
Dec 09, 2020•7 min
Whether you’re an early bird and have all of your gifts picked out before Thanksgiving or if you’re a last minute shopper, there tends to be some level of stress that comes along with holiday shopping. It's a part of executive function, a type of...
Dec 02, 2020•7 min
Today's episode marks the ONE YEAR anniversary of Brain Meets Mind!! To show my appreciation for you and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we are chatting all about the practice of gratitude! P.S. Remember when I hinted at merch during the Season 2...
Nov 25, 2020•7 min
What does your diet mainly consist of? Protein, carbs, fat? What about everything else in your life? On this episode of Brain Meets Mind, I’ll introduce you to the three W’s, and why our diet consists of a lot more than the food on the table. Happy...
Nov 17, 2020•7 min
Letting go of something we've been holding onto can be difficult. In this episode, we're chatting about how to gain independence and move past a toxic ex, an unhealthy friendship, or if you’re like me, my current obsession with cheese puffs during exam...
Nov 11, 2020•8 min
Season 2 is here my friends! Whether it is tied to the election or any other major life event, being anxious about uncertainty is something that we all experience at some point. In this episode, I share with you the psychology of why we tend to be...
Nov 04, 2020•7 min
Hey there! As you may know, we are approaching almost one year of Brain Meets Mind, and I have exciting news for you! I’ve done lots of reflecting on the last 35 episodes and am sharing some big changes and a new direction for the next chapter of Brain...
Nov 04, 2020•3 min
Welcome back to another episode of Brain Meets Mind! Today, we’re talking all about the neurobiology of discrimination and why existing attitudes throughout US History have played a huge role in shaping our evolutionary tendencies towards...
Oct 26, 2020•8 min
Microaggression has become particularly important in understanding equality movements and is also key to grasping how we can reflect upon actions guided by attitudes on a daily basis.
Sep 07, 2020•6 min
Happy Monday! Today's episode highlights a sociocognitive perspective on diversity. Join me as we talk about the parts of the brain that influence our perceptions of others and ourselves.
Jul 28, 2020•6 min
Hey there! I invite you to join me and my special guest for a few myths and a lot more fun! We're integrating popular culture and creativity with neuroscience in the second part of our informative conversation. You can learn more on how to contribute to...
Jun 01, 2020•20 min
Do you consider yourself to be left-brained or right-brained? On today's episode of BMM, my friend Kirtan Parekh is joining me as we take on some of the most prevalent neuroscience myths and explore the research behind them! Kirtan has a background in...
May 26, 2020•26 min
Pop? R&B? Classical? Rap? Country? Which one resonates with you? In this episode of Brain Meets Mind, I'm taking you through a lifetime of music in a few short minutes! We're chatting about the effects of listening to music or playing an instrument...
May 18, 2020•7 min
I invite you to join me for a very personal episode on my podcasting journey and why you should pursue your long-awaited passion project! Thanks for your question submissions on last week's Instagram story! Check out the Womxn's Room here! Instagram |...
May 11, 2020•9 min
Remember that time you were sitting at your favorite restaurant with your special drink in your hand while surrounded by good company? On today's episode, I'm sharing the neuroscience behind declarative memory, especially in relationship to those...
May 04, 2020•6 min
Turning to social media to stay connected during quarantine? Episode 26 includes a discussion on the positive and negative effects of social media on cognitive processing. In addition to weighing both sides, I highlight the roles of variable-ratio...
Apr 27, 2020•7 min
Do you struggle with sleep deprivation? Proper sleep is widely recognized to be imperative for strong mental and physical wellbeing. In this discussion of sleep, I revisit the mind-body connection from Episode 1, as well as share recommendations on how...
Apr 20, 2020•8 min
The idea of seeking approval from others tends to have a negative connotation in the context of social interaction, yet there exists an evolutionary basis for our behaviors. In Episode 24, I discuss the neuroscience and psychology behind internal and...
Apr 13, 2020•8 min
Whether you consider yourself to be an extrovert, an introvert, or somewhere in between, you’re probably unlikely to describe your personality as being entirely stagnant throughout your lifetime. If you’ve ever wondered how your personality changes as...
Apr 06, 2020•7 min
Having more time on our hands while being at home can often result in a disconnect from a regular routine in our day to day lives. Whether you’re in school, working from home, or wherever you may be, building structure through self-discipline is...
Mar 30, 2020•8 min
The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has taken the world by storm. In this episode, I explain the psychological effects of social distancing and what you can do to maintain your social wellbeing in the light of the current global pandemic. Research:...
Mar 16, 2020•10 min
Each time we help ourselves to more food after our first servings, we actively build neural pathways in the dopamine reward circuit. When it comes to diet changes, battling cravings associated with food industry marketing and readily available food in...
Mar 09, 2020•7 min
While it is widely known that exercise can improve sleep and mood as well as decrease anxiety and stress, the effects of low intensity workouts and high intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, have only been investigated more recently....
Mar 02, 2020•6 min
