Exploring the connection between estrogen, progesterone, and serotonin levels in the brain, this chapter delves into how hormonal differences can affect emotions such as irritability, sadness, and aggression. The episode also features an ad for the 'Deep Dish with Sola and Ham' podcast, where the hosts share their food stories and cooking inspirations.
What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.
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