Smart Girl Dumb Questions Stress: What’s the Solve? with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
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Jan 27, 2026 
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician studying stress, resilience, and brain‑body health. They talk neuroplasticity and how daily digital life reshapes attention and memory. The conversation covers popcorn brain, amygdala‑driven scrolling and revenge bedtime procrastination. Practical fixes include short breaks, digital boundaries, monotasking, and how small resets can rewire habits over weeks.
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Brains Rewire Continuously
- Your brain rewires constantly through experience because of neuroplasticity.
- It takes about eight weeks to build a new brain circuit for a habit to stick.
Concussion Led To Brain Rehab
- Nayeema described getting a concussion at Barry's when a 35-pound dumbbell hit her head.
- Her doctor prescribed rest and rehab, which helped her brain recover in eight weeks.
The 'Popcorn Brain' Effect
- High digital engagement produces a feeling called 'popcorn brain' from overstimulation.
- Popcorn brain makes offline life feel slow and reduces capacity for calm focus.
