Minding the Brain

Dr. Pete Kelly, a specialist in personality disorders, dives deep into the complexities of these conditions. He discusses the nuances in diagnosing disorders, particularly the stigma surrounding borderline personality disorder (BPD). The conversation highlights how emotional experiences of emptiness and connection manifest differently between genders. Dr. Kelly also explores the impact of early family dynamics and advocates for accessible mental health resources, emphasizing education as key to understanding and supporting those affected.

Jim talks to Dr. Doug Oman, a scientist and scholar with a special interest in spirituality and health. They discuss the practice of mantra meditation, [...]

Jim and Kim explore the role of cultural evolution in shaping human behavior and survival. What has enabled humans to dominate the globe more successfully [...]

Discover how magic mushrooms may transform addiction therapy through their interaction with brain receptors. Delve into the rising role of Chat GPT in academia, balancing its potential benefits with the risks of critical thinking decline. Explore the surprising cognitive effects of temperature extremes like ice baths and saunas, alongside the complexities of caffeine on alertness. The hosts also discuss the importance of language in reducing stigma surrounding mental health, emphasizing the need for allyship and understanding.

Jim interviews Gordon Pennycook about the phenomenon of fake news. What types of misinformation tend to spread? What role will generative AI play in the [...]

Kim interviews Orsha Magyar about the emerging field of nutritional neuroscience. How can we combat nutritional pseudoscience on social media? Are there such things as [...]

Kim interviews Dr. Robert Coplan about aloneliness and the value of solitude. What are the benefits of solitude? How should we balance solitude and social [...]

Jim interviews Darren McKee, author of Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World. What are the long-term dangers of [...]

Jim interviews Kim about the topic of eating disorders. They discuss clinical and behavioral symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and the [...]

Jim interviews Hollywood composer Joe Kraemer about the psychology of soundtracks. Joe is responsible for the music in films such as The Way of the [...]