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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Sep 26, 2021 • 12min
Mindfullness and Meditation
Have you ever wondered if meditation can actually improve your health? As it turns out, practising mindfulness and meditation improves various brain functions, and alleviates some negative mental health symptoms. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, I explain the neuroscience of how meditation changes your brain for the better.
Sep 19, 2021 • 13min
Trust
Season 2 of That Neuroscience Guy is here! We kick off the season by discussing the neuroscience of why and how humans trust each other.
Aug 8, 2021 • 2min
Season 2 Trailer
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up in Season 2 of the That Neuroscience Guy podcast, premiering in early September 2021.
Jun 27, 2021 • 12min
Season 1 Finale - The Neuroscience of Love
Love is an essential part of the human experience, just as much as heartbreak is. In the season 1 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, I discuss the neuroscience of how we experience love, and the lack thereof.
Jun 20, 2021 • 16min
Evilness
It's a simple question: why do people do bad things? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience behind evilness.
Jun 18, 2021 • 13min
Left Brain/Right Brain
Have you ever had someone tell you they are more left- or right-brained? Its commonly thought that we can have a more active left or right side of our brain, which leads to us being more creative or analytical. In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience of hemispheric specialization, and how it affects our behaviour.
Jun 6, 2021 • 11min
Q&A: Consciousness Special
Have you ever wondered what consciousness actually is? What separates conscious beings from artificial intelligence? As it turns out, not much. In a special Q&A episode, I discuss the neuroscience of consciousness.
May 30, 2021 • 11min
Emotion
Why does your heart race when you hear horror movie music? How does being sad lead to craving ice cream? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience of emotion.
May 23, 2021 • 13min
The God Spot
You may have heard of a unique phenomenon where some people have intense religious experiences following a seizure. In some cases, these people may even believe they are God. In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience behind the "God Spot", a proposed brain area for religious experience.
May 17, 2021 • 9min
Q&A: Brain Disorders and Stroke
In a special That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I discuss various types of nervous system disorders and injuries, and how they affect your brain.
