Distinguish Thoughts From Threats to Manage OCD
What does it mean to say "thoughts are thoughts, not threats", & how does this help with OCD? Join me this week with expert Jon Hershfield (@ocdbaltimore) to explore what OCD is & what can be done about it. https://t.co/h2IGXTWAHq https://t.co/DCs1slYaoq
Deep Brain Stimulation Saved My Life From Depression
What is deep brain stimulation (DBS) for depression, and what would induce someone to undergo a brain surgery like this? Hear from guest Jon Nelson how it saved his life. https://t.co/qSWninYAR8 https://t.co/BGafQaZaCf
Inside Depression: Jon Nelson’s Journey to Recovery
What is depression like? Tune in this week for an intimate view of the experience of depression... and the complex neurological path by which guest Jon Nelson eventually got out. https://t.co/qSWninYAR8 https://t.co/mTRrMwpYb3
Anxiety Can Boost or Sabotage Performance—Learn Why
Does anxiety help you perform better or does it worsen everything? Join me with anxiety expert Jud Brewer (@judbrewer), a physician & neuroscientist who studies a fresh approach to anxiety. https://t.co/Tb8fhWH1QJ https://t.co/RMOTYPjbHT
We May Be Hallucinating Every Moment, Not Just Oddities
"It's easy to spot a hallucination only when it's bizarre. For all we know, we hallucinate all the time." - Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain https://amazn.so/n7qtJAB
Anxiety Drives Mental Loops, Habits, and Performance
New ep drops at now-o'clock. Today we talk about anxiety. What does anxiety have to do with mental loops, habits, performance, and unlearning? Join me this week with anxiety expert Dr. Jud Brewer (@dr.jud) . eagleman.com/podcast/153
Celebrating Founding Mothers: A Mother’s Day Tribute
An ode to my matriarchs, every last one -- My short story in Slate HappyMothersDay https://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/low_concept/2010/05/the_founding_mothers.single.html
Ideas without Action Remain Trapped in Idle Neurons
Thought for the day: A good idea not turned into action stays confined to the tiny, poor neurons that spend all their energy on it. https://t.co/qImeJBtRNO
Jewel Shares Healing Journey on Mental Health Month
New Inner Cosmos episode kicks off Mental Health Awareness month with singer-songwriter Jewel (@jeweljk). Join us to dive deep into the battles she’s lived, the wisdom she’s earned, and the lives she’s helping. https://t.co/9Ns75IXC6A #MentalHealthMonth https://t.co/6wXry0IQme
Birth Assigns Identity, Shaping Our Reality
"Within minutes of your birth, they have decided your name, your god, your country, and your people. The impression is so profound that most men and women will sooner doubt their own existence than question any of it." -...
Unlock Better Dream Recall with Neuroscience Insights
Could we recall our dreams better? Join this week's Inner Cosmos with dream engineer Adam Haar Horowitz for a deep dive into what happens in our brains during the night. eagleman.com/podcast/150
From Foster Care to Neuroscience: A Success Story
What happens when a young person is released from the child welfare system? Join me with David Sussillo (@SussilloDavid) , a neuroscientist who has just written about his emergence from a difficult childhood to a successful life. https://t.co/CQWGwHcJHg https://t.co/f2Z0biRVw5
Future Goals Boost Resilience After Childhood Trauma
Why do kids need a future to aim for? Join me this week with neuroscientist David Sussillo (@SussilloDavid) as we discuss the interaction of childhood trauma and resilience. https://t.co/CQWGwHcJHg https://t.co/cALwHGwGcZ
Gene‑Environment Interactions Reveal Roots of Resilience
What explains resilience? It's complicated, but the first hints of answers are found in gene-environment interactions. Join Inner Cosmos this week with David Sussillo (@SussilloDavid), author of a new autobiography on his surprising trajectory. https://t.co/CQWGwHcJHg https://t.co/pOwPYH98bd
Video Games Offer Structure, Healing Through Challenge
Can video games provide structure & education through challenge? Join me with David Sussillo (@SussilloDavid), neuroscientist and author of a new autobiography, as we discuss the interaction of childhood trauma and resilience. https://t.co/CQWGwHcJHg https://t.co/9ZlRUZpZXw