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By Hilary Marusak
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Episodes: 31
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A podcast for anyone interested in the brain or brain disorders, hosted by neuroscientist Dr. Hilary Marusak and produced by Amanpreet Bhogal, Manmeet Bhogal, and Gabby Maramag. Episodes feature individuals with lived experiences and experts, covering a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as depression, PTSD, and Alzheimer's disease. We also discuss "hot topics" like how pregnancy shapes "mommy brain" and the effects of air pollution on the brain. Follow us and email us!
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E29 – Your Brain on the Scroll: Kids, Screens, and the Developing Mind
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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E28 – Harnessing Lived Experience: Brandon Staglin’s Mission to Transform Mental Health
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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E27 – Hooked: Food Addiction, Ultra-Processed Diets, and the Brain
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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E26 – Neurodiversity, ADHD, and the Future of the Brain
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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E25 – Science Under Threat: NIH Funding Cuts and the Future of Research
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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E24 – Clearing the Haze: The Science Behind Vaping
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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E23 – Brain on Fire: Understanding Neuroinflammation’s Role in Addiction
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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E22 – The Gut-Brain Connection: How our Microbiome Shapes Mental Health
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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E21 - Mind Over Marijuana: Unraveling Cannabis and the Brain
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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E20 - Runner's High and Beyond: The Neuroscience of Exercise
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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E19 – Pulverizing the Stigma of Mental Illness
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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E18 - The Neuroscience of Anxiety: Expert Insights and Personal Journeys
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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E17 – Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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E16 – Baby on Board: How Pregnancy Shapes “Mommy Brain”
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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E15 - Air Pollution and the Brain: Unhazing the Impact of the Environment on Brain Health
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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E14 – Brain Stimulation: Electric Insights and New Approaches in Psychiatry
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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E13 – OCD: Delving into Compulsions and Intrusions
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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E12 - Decoding Antisocial Behavior: Perspectives from a Neuroscientist/Psychologist
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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E11 - Burnout in Healthcare: Understanding the Toll on the Healers
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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E10 – Pediatric PTSD: Taking a Deeper Dive into Childhood Trauma’s Lingering Shadows (Spotify Video Version)
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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E09 – Psychedelics in Psychiatry: New Frontiers of Healing (Spotify Video Version)
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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E10 – Pediatric PTSD: Taking a Deeper Dive into Childhood Trauma’s Lingering Shadows
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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E09 - Psychedelics in Psychiatry: New Frontiers of Healing
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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E08 - PTSD: Unearthing Trauma’s Deep Roots in the Mind
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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E07 – Schizophrenia: The Neuroscience of the Fragmented Mind
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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E06 – Human-Animal Interactions and Mental Health: Unleashing the Healing Power of our Animal Companions
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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E05 - Prosopagnosia: Exploring the World of Face Blindness
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May 25, 2021 |
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E04 – COVID-19 Unmasked: Impact on the Brain
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May 03, 2021 |
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E03 - Concussion & CTE: Unmasking the Brain’s Silent Battle
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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E02 – Tourette Syndrome: Beyond the Tics – Unveiling a Neurological Portrait
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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E01 - Behind the Mic: Meet the Host!
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Mar 18, 2021 |