Brain Meets Mind Podcast

Hey hey! I’m Amy Jay, a curious podcaster with a Bachelor's in Neuroscience and Master's in Medical Science. I’m fascinated by all things related to brains, and have recently come to explore the mind through self-discovery and holistic wellness. Through my podcast, I hope that you’ll learn how neuroscience and psychology are interrelated and that you will use this understanding to maximize your overall wellbeing. I invite you to grow with me as we discover what happens when Brain Meets Mind!

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Episodes

Regulating Our Emotions

As you may have gathered from previous episodes, nearly every neurological process requires communication between two or more systems in order to execute a task. When it comes to emotional regulation, the case is no different. Today, we chat about...

Feb 17, 2020•8 min

Valentines Edition: the Amygdala

As part of the February series, Episode 13 talks about the effect of love on the both the brain and the human body. Whether it’s your relationship with your loved ones, a connection to a romantic partner, or a deep compassion for serving and caring for...

Feb 10, 2020•7 min

All about that Self-Love

Have you ever struggled with self-worth? Episode 12 integrates structure and function to effectively highlight how to become more loving towards yourself. Bonus: 3 tips on how to build a high sense of self-esteem! Instagram | Website

Feb 03, 2020•6 min

Mental Health Matters: Talking about Depression

For most health conditions, patients are quick to book a doctor's appointment and receive treatment for a persistent issue. A hormonal imbalance of the brain needs and deserves similar care, just like narrowing arteries, chronic pain, broken bones, or...

Jan 27, 2020•8 min

Multitasking Is Fake News

Imagine you're working hard to complete a task and a distraction readily presents itself. Now you find yourself trying to balance two or more tasks at once. It may as simple as a phone call or text, your friend stopping by when you’re studying on...

Jan 20, 2020•8 min

Choosing Love Over Fear - Inspired by Yes Theory

Life is too short to worry about the what-if’s, the failed exams, the break-ups, and persistent toxicity. Despite the uncertainty that accompanies challenges, the guys of Yes Theory, a popular and revolutionary YouTube channel, advocate for the...

Jan 13, 2020•6 min

Five Easy Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

Tune in for another episode of Brain Meets Mind to learn about how you can effectively invest energy into accomplishing your New Year's resolutions! I'm sharing five tips to bolster your growth this year - Keep rocking it! Instagram | Website

Jan 06, 2020•5 min

New Year, New Me: How to Achieve Your Goals

As the year wraps up, goal setting for 2020 is on the minds on many. Join me for today's talk as I discuss the neuroscience behind planning and executing goals, while working to build the best possible versions of ourselves. Wishing a very happy new...

Dec 30, 2019•5 min

How to Break Bad Habits ft. My Sister

On this episode of Brain Meets Mind, I bring you my first special guest, my sister! Rachna and I chat about our recent 14 Day No-Sugar challenge, and how we've trained our brains to break our bad habits and build healthier practices. We discuss brain...

Dec 23, 2019•12 min

Twenty-One Lessons Learned

Hi there! In this bonus birthday episode, I share with you 21 lessons, realizations, and practices that I have gained in my past 21 years of life. As I welcome 22, I invite you to seek insight, spark conversations, and continue to grow with me. This one...

Dec 19, 2019•9 min

How to Live in the Moment

In Episode 4 of Brain Meets Mind, I introduce you to why it's important to tune out distractions and focus on building relationships through healthy communication. By making the most of our time with family and friends, we can promote mental wellbeing...

Dec 16, 2019•6 min

Why It's Never Too Late To Learn + Holiday Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Episode 3 highlights the science of intellectual and personal growth. The brain is equipped with a natural ability to form new neural connections throughout one's lifetime, a phenomenon that allows us to become insightful, experienced, and compassionate...

Dec 09, 2019•7 min

How to Overcome Negativity

On this episode of Brain Meets Mind, I highlight the neurological basis of negativity and emotional processing within the brain. We're constantly surrounded by phrases such as "good vibes only" and "no room for negativity," but how do we as humans...

Dec 02, 2019•9 min

The Mind-Body Connection

On any given day, the brain uses 20% of the body’s energy in the resting state. Not only is it responsible for transmitting signals and processing information via the Nervous System, but it also serves an important role in the mind-body connection. As I...

Nov 24, 2019•8 min

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