That Neuroscience Guy

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an essential clinical tool for diagnosing injuries of both the brain and body. As it turns out, it's also incredibly important for scientific research on the brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how MRI works, and why it's so well-suited for studying the brain.

Have you ever wondered why music moves us so profoundly? Maybe you've questioned how we are able to create such powerful songs. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we experience and make music.

There is a myriad of technical hurdles we'll have to jump through to get humans on Mars, but what about psychological hurdles? As it turns out, long-duration space travel can wreak havoc on your brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the psychological problems astronauts will face when travelling to Mars, and how we're trying to solve them.

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.

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.

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up in Season 2 of the That Neuroscience Guy podcast, premiering in early September 2021.

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.

It's a simple question: why do people do bad things? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience behind evilness.

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.

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.