Immerse Yourself in Neuroscience
Join Jaya as she speaks with scientists and researchers exploring the many facets of neuroscience research and brain health. Her lively conversations connect the interdisciplinary study of the nervous system with a focus on how neuroscience research can impact our lives and society. Experts from varied fields such as neuroimmunology and health economics help illuminate the varied avenues available to better understand the brain, ourselves, and the natural world. Dr. Viswanathan’s guests also generously share wisdom and practical tips on how to navigate a career journey that feeds your curiosity and affirms your values.

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Season 2 COMING SOON
Past Season EPISODES (Listen in Full)
- Episode 15: Addiction and Recovery – the Art and Science of Breaking Substance Abuse Habits with Recovery Coach Shane Mayson – Part I
- Episode 16: Addiction and Recovery – the Art and Science of Breaking Substance Abuse Habits with Recovery Coach Shane Mayson – Part II


- Episode 13: Neural Networking – Bridging Epidemiology and Neuroscience to Improve Health Outcomes with Population Neuroscientist Dr. Beth Shaaban – Part I
- Episode 14: Neural Networking – Bridging Epidemiology and Neuroscience to Improve Health Outcomes with Population Neuroscientist Dr. Beth Shaaban – Part II


- Episode 11: Embracing the Mind-Body Connection — How Neuroscience Influences Clinical Practice and Trauma Therapy with Neuroscientist and Psychiatrist Dr. Whitney McFadden – Part I
- Episode 12: Embracing the Mind-Body Connection — How Neuroscience Influences Clinical Practice and Trauma Therapy with Neuroscientist and Psychiatrist Dr. Whitney McFadden – Part II


- Episode 9: Measuring Biology— Understanding the Principles of Measuring Changes in Biology and Brain with Professor of Medicine Dr. Paul R. Territo – Part I
- Episode 10: Measuring Biology— Understanding the Principles of Measuring Changes in Biology and Brain with Professor of Medicine Dr. Paul R. Territo – Part II


- Episode 7: Pain and Treatment— Multi-Level Approaches to Understand and Treat Chronic Pain with Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Dr. Kathleen Sluka – Part I
- Episode 8: Pain and Treatment— Multi-Level Approaches to Understand and Treat Chronic Pain with Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science Dr. Kathleen Sluka – Part II


- Episode 5: The Immune-Brain Crosstalk — Deconstructing the Role of Peripheral and Immune Events in Brain Aging with Neuroimmunologist and Professor Dr. Malu Tansey – Part I
- Episode 6: The Immune-Brain Crosstalk — Deconstructing the Role of Peripheral and Immune Events in Brain Aging with Neuroimmunologist and Professor Dr. Malu Tansey – Part II


- Episode 3: Health and Money — Understanding Mental Health through the Lens of Economics with Health Economist Dr. Priscilla Novak – Part I
- Episode 4: Health and Money — Understanding Mental Health through the Lens of Economics with Health Economist Dr. Priscilla Novak – Part II


- Episode 1: Sex on the Brain — Musings on Biology, Environment, and Culture with Neuroscientist and Sexologist Dr. Aurore Malet-Karas – Part I
- Episode 2: Sex on the Brain — Musings on Biology, Environment, and Culture with Neuroscientist and Sexologist Dr. Aurore Malet-Karas – Part II


- Episode 0: Marvels of the Mind with Award-Winning Journalist Kate Woodsome


