Mindfulness and meditation have become mainstream buzzwords, but what do these practices actually do for our brains and bodies? In this episode, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind meditation, how it impacts stress, memory, and attention, and why consistency matters more than time. You will hear from two experts from the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, Dr. Jeffrey Proulx and Professor Lynn Koerbel. Guided by their incredible insight and research, we unpack the cultural roots, modern adaptations, and accessible forms of mindfulness that can fit into any lifestyle. Have you ever wondered if meditation is worth the hype? Tune in to find out.
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“I’m so stressed” is a near-ubiquitous phrase, but its abundance does not diminish its significance. So what is stress? Understanding stress can help us validate it, respond to it, and recognize when it’s healthy and when it’s becoming fatal. In this episode, we explore the proposed theory that women experience higher levels of stress, how this contributes to the gender gap in depression, and how male and female stress responses differ.
When love is in the air, what does it look like in the brain? Does love look the same after 20 years? What is a crush, and what is heartbreak? This episode explores the neurological basis of love and how it differs between male and female brains.
Join me as the listener as distinguished guest Carla Golden details her work researching sex and gender in the brain. Carla Golden is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience at New York University and a proud steminist. In this episode, she shares her mic to answer questions, debunk gendered misconceptions, and more.
Carla was generous to provide contact information if any listeners would like to be in touch. Her Twitter handle is @golden_neurons and she can be reached via email at cg163@nyu.edu.
Resources for recent, accessible research recommended by Carla in this episode: PubMed, Google Scholar, nih.gov.
Let's explore how the female teenage brain differs from the female adult brain. Surprise: there’s more to us than our hormones.
What’s "Her Brain Matters" and why does it matter? In this short welcome episode, you’ll learn what this pod is about, my motivations, goals, what’s in store, and why you should tune in. Welcome!