

That Neuroscience Guy
Olav Krigolson
The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
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Feb 24, 2022 • 2min
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of That Neuroscience Guy is coming soon! Here are some updates on what to expect in the next batch of episodes.

Feb 6, 2022 • 16min
Season 2 Finale- A Tour of the Brain
In previous episodes, we typically focus on certain brain areas as they relate to our everyday life. But how do all these brain areas fit together? For the season 2 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, we're giving you a tour of the human brain.

Jan 30, 2022 • 14min
The Neurosicence of Entitlement
We all feel entitled to certain things, but some people take it too far. Why do some of us have such a huge ego, and believe we're entitled to more than everyone else? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we dive into the neuroscience of ego and entitlement.

Jan 29, 2022 • 14min
The Neuroscience of Sticking to Your Diet
We have all cut corners when making healthy changes. For a lot of us, that might mean eating something forbidden by a diet or skipping a workout. But why do we lose willpower when we need it most? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind maintaining our diets, and where our willpower comes from.

Jan 16, 2022 • 20min
How Research Reallly Works
Scientific research is a detailed process we use to answer important questions, and it's our best method for understanding the world around us. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how scientific research is done, why we trust it, and how you can know the difference between good and bad research.

Jan 13, 2022 • 14min
How Your Brain Reacts to Being Sick
We've all been sick before, and that usually leads to a foggy, emotional, and fatigued state of mind. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss why and how being sick changes your brain.

Jan 3, 2022 • 14min
The Neuroscience of Habits
Many of us will enter the new year with resolutions. Usually, these resolutions involve either forming new habits or breaking old ones. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we form habits, and how to shake the bad ones.

Dec 30, 2021 • 18min
Achieving Optimal Brain Function
It's been a tough year for most of us, both mentally and physically. We thought it would be a good way to wrap up 2021 by going over all the ways you can improve your mental wellbeing and brain health. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind achieving optimal brain function.

Dec 20, 2021 • 11min
The Neuroscience of Christmas
The Holidays are here. Every year, plenty of us exchange gifts, wait for Santa Claus and spend time with family. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind common holiday traditions and how we experience them.

Dec 16, 2021 • 15min
The Neuroscience of Being a Neuroscientist
We have had the privilege to talk Neuroscience on the podcast for the past year. But how did we get to the point where we can study Neuroscience, and educate others about it? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how to become a neuroscientist, including the education we needed to start and the work we do on a daily basis.


