Taboo Science

Today we're diving into the world of addiction and drug use with Judy Grisel, a behavioral neuroscientist who's been down the road of addiction herself. We'll cover why humans are so drawn to altering our consciousness with chemicals, how addictive drugs affect our brains, and some common misconceptions about drug use. Plus, we'll explore the factors that contribute to addiction, like age, genetics, and even random chance.Judy Grisel's book is "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/41k96ei See citations and a transcript here: https://www.tabooscience.show/s3e1-addictionNeed music for a project? Use my Epidemic Sound referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/kbva2hConnect with the show: Newsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabooscience  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tabooscience  Website: https://www.tabooscience.show/  Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473Mentioned in this episode:Your Highness PodcastListen to Your Highness Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-highness-podcast/id1274665676Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

The long wait is nearly over — Season 3 drops on 4/20.Taboo Science is a podcast that answers the questions you’re not allowed to ask. It’s hosted by Ashley Hamer, a science writer and podcaster. Every episode dives into a different societal taboo to understand the science that makes it tick, the reasons we don’t talk about it, and the impact that has on society at large. Why don’t we eat people? Why is it impolite to talk about money? And if drugs are so bad, how did addiction evolve? It’s science class if science class had one of those anonymous question boxes. It’s Taboo Science.Can't wait for season 3? Here's what to do in the meantime!Connect with the show: Subscribe to the newsletter: https://tabooscience.show/ Folow on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tabooscience Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabooscience Listen to some of Ashley's favorites from previous seasons:Cannibalism: https://www.tabooscience.show/004-cannibalism/ Penises: https://www.tabooscience.show/003-penises/ Eating Animals: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e1-eating-animals/Disability: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e11-disability/Leave a review and rating here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-science/id1533606473 

Why do we have such big butts? Why does society admire women's butts more than men's? And what does race have to do with all this?   Featuring Dr. Jeanne Bovet, senior lecturer at Northumbria University in Newcastle. https://www.jeannebovet.com/   See citations and a transcript for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e12-butts/   Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/     Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience   https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/     Visit tabooscience.show for more.   Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

It affects 1 billion people worldwide, so why is disability considered a niche issue? How can we make life easier for people with disabilities? And what does any of this have to do with As Seen on TV products? Featuring Emily Ladau, disability rights activist and author of the new book, “Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally.” Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3heTUKF   See citations and a transcript for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e11-disability/   Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/     Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience   https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/     Visit tabooscience.show for more.   Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

What is depression, really? Do antidepressants actually work? And how can ketamine and psilocybin possibly help?   Featuring Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research Program and Co-director of the Yale Interventional Psychiatry Service.   See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e10-depression/   Subscribe to the BRAND NEW newsletter! https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/   Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/   Visit tabooscience.show for more.   Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

Why do we remove our body hair? Why do humans have less hair than our primate cousins? And why was Darwin obsessed with beards?   Featuring Rebecca Herzig, author of "Plucked: A History of Hair Removal." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3Csj819   See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e9-body-hair/   Subscribe to the BRAND NEW newsletter! https://www.tabooscience.show/newsletter/   Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/   Visit tabooscience.show for more.   Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

They're complex, mysterious, and easy to blame for everything from unexplained symptoms to seemingly superhuman abilities. Find out how we discovered hormones, what they do inside of us, and who's really controlling who.   Featuring Randi Hutter Epstein author of "Aroused, the History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything." Pick it up here: https://amzn.to/3f93P3l    See citations for this episode: https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e8-hormones/    Follow Taboo Science: https://twitter.com/tabooscience https://www.instagram.com/tabooscience/   Visit tabooscience.show for more.   Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

Are kids really learning critical race theory in class? What IS critical race theory, anyway? And why is it so uncomfortable to talk about race? Featuring Janel George, associate professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center and founding director of the Racial Equity in Education Policy Clinic.   Click here to see citations for this episode!   Follow Taboo Science on Twitter and Instagram. Visit tabooscience.show for more. Taboo Science is written and produced by Ashley Hamer. Theme music by Danny Lopatka of DLC Music.Mentioned in this episode:Taboo Science Listener SurveyFill out the listener survey here (and thank you!): https://bit.ly/43gcMAh

Ted Klontz, Ph.D., discusses the taboo of talking about money, emphasizing the significance of financial transparency and navigating relationships within families. The podcast explores enhancing savings rates through sensory visualization, parental influence on financial beliefs, and understanding personal beliefs and behaviors surrounding money.

Dr. Brandy Schillace discusses the taboo topic of head transplants, exploring the history, challenges, and ethical considerations involved. Topics include the difficulties of spinal cord reattachment, the evolution of organ transplants, defining death, controversial experiments on monkeys, and the complexities of transferring consciousness.