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Magic of the Mind

Morgan Sweeneymagicofthemind.ca
What lies at the heart of who you are? For Eve, it's a question-- the question of her mother's murder. The orphaned scribe sets out through the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons and Dragons, learning who she is as she makes new friends on each adventure. Accompanying talks with female scientists explore the psychological concepts written into each episode!

Episodes

6 SBTS: Identity with Eve Blouin-Hudon

Learn about yourself through theories of identity, in our final interview of the season! Eve Blouin-Hudon explores different ways to look at the self, how identity can shift over time, and the importance of building a relationship with your future self. Take our survey here ! Or you can support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Thanks for an incredible first season!...

Sep 02, 202029 minEp. 7

6: A Tale of Two Letters

In the finale for season 1, Eve makes an important decision about her future. Take our survey here (pretty please)! Or you can support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Sound credits here !...

Sep 02, 202019 minEp. 6

5 SBTS: Relationships with Amy Gregory

Delve into the science of relationships explored in episode 5! Amy Gregory called in to talk about the importance of empathy, the basics of attachment theory, and how the person we are shapes our relationships (and vice versa). Here's the study that predicts college success based on relationships. There's a few other Harvard studies that confirm: the best predictor of life-long happiness is close relationships . Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our centr...

Aug 17, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 5

5: The Resurrection

Eve meets the man from her nightmares, and the gang travels to Tarquin to stop a horrible procedure. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Sound credits here !...

Aug 17, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4 SBTS: Emotions with Anna Weinberg

We unravel the science of emotions that Eve experiences during episode 4. Dr. Anna Weinberg talks about how emotions help us survive, the different effects of fear and happiness on the body, and the importance of social buffering in stressful situations. If you're interested, you can check out the Invisibilia Episode we mentioned, or learn more about Joe LeDoux , a big researcher in fear learning. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magi...

May 06, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 4

4: Emotion Potion

Eve returns to Tarquin with Cheers, a bard she meets along the way. The gang has a wild night out on the town, where they engage in recreational emotion enhancing. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Sound credits here !...

May 06, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3 SBTS: Memory with Signy Sheldon

Discover mental time travel through the theories of memory written into episode 3! Dr. Signy Sheldon talks about the importance of context, the power of implicit memory, the process of creating false memories, the link between sleep and memory, and traumatic memories. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca ....

Mar 29, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 3

3: Alter Memory

Eve journeys home to recover a lost memory, with the help of Onin, a dwarven healer. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Sound credits here !...

Mar 29, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2 SBTS: Attention with Francesca Capozzi

Explore the theories of attention and perception used in episode 2! Dr. Francesca Capozzi came in to explain what attention looks like, how the objects in our environment can influence the actions we take, and how Eve is able to recognize the red glitter from Allorina's boots. As usual, there's a fun Easter egg hidden after the credits. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca ....

Mar 15, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 2

2: The Thief's Trick

Eve and Quest go to the circus, where they are awed and surprised. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Check out Jonathan and Chris's podcast here ! Sound credits here !...

Mar 15, 202020 minEp. 2

1 SBTS: Language with Debra Titone

Discover the psychology of language written into episode 1! We discuss bilingualism, the social and cultural nature of language, the connection between language and thought, and the difference between written and spoken language with Dr. Debra Titone, director of the McGill Language and Multilingualism Lab. There's also a hidden Easter egg if you make it all the way to the end! Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Here...

Feb 29, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 1

1: Speak of the Devil

Eve's first adventure, where she is tasked with sorting a library of books in different languages. Eve makes a new friend, Quest, and they work together to defeat an intimidating monster. Support the show, talk to us on Twitter , find us on Facebook , or explore our central home at magicofthemind.ca . Sound credits here !...

Feb 28, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 1

0: Trailer

Meet Eve and learn about Magic of the Mind, a new podcast that communicates science through a fantasy narrative. Check back leap day, February 29th, for Episode 1. To learn more about the show and access exclusive perks, visit http://magicofthemind.ca/ .

Feb 07, 20202 min