

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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Jun 30, 2023 • 14min
The Neuroscience of Being Scared to Fly
For a lot of us, flying is not a comfortable experience. However, even after the lineups, the expensive goods, and dealing with delays and cancellations, some people are still anxious about the flight itself. Why is that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we become afraid when flying.

Jun 26, 2023 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites-Walking Outside
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind why walking outside is better for your brain than walking inside or not at all.

Jun 20, 2023 • 16min
The Neuroscience of Advertising
Virtually every form of modern media comes with some degree of advertising attached. From commercials on TV to product promotions on social media, we are constantly told what to buy. But how does this affect our brain? In this episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind advertising.

Jun 19, 2023 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites-Why the Doctor Hits Your Knee with a Hammer
In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind the patellar tendon tap, a common test used by doctors.

Jun 16, 2023 • 12min
The Neuroscience of ... Wearing Less Clothes?
As humans have evolved, we have relied more and more on clothing. From long sleeve shirts to thick-soled shoes, the modern human is very dependent on clothes. But what if that isn't good for us? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind clothing coverage, and how more sensory exposure can help our brains.

Jun 7, 2023 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites-Energy Drinks
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind consuming energy drinks.

Jun 7, 2023 • 13min
The Neuroscience of Why Your Brain Gets Tired
Sometimes you wake up and your brain feels foggy. Maybe, halfway through the day you hit a wall and lose the motivation to get things done. But why does our brain get tired? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we feel mental fatigue, how it affects the brain, and how to prevent it best.

Jun 3, 2023 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites - Patience
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind patience.

Jun 3, 2023 • 16min
The Neuroscience of Burnout
Long bouts of stressful work, problems at home, and countless other things can leave you feeling exhausted and distressed. Burnout, the state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, is becoming more prominent. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we become burnt out and how it affects the brain.

May 26, 2023 • 5min
Neuroscience Bites-The Primary Sensory Cortex
For this week's neuroscience bite, we discuss the primary sensory cortex, a brain area important for how integrate sensory information from our environment.


