The FEMCAST

In this episode, Dr Jen Fraser and I focus on the interplay between science and the profound social challenges that plague our world and the societal issues we face today. Rather than viewing them solely as moral quandaries, we are encouraged to examine them through the lens of science as we witness a concerning surge in bullying, femicide, and destructive behaviours among the younger generation....

This episode opens by highlighting a pressing issue: the recent femicides that have occurred, all of which could have been prevented (this episode was recorded in January 2023). Dr Jen Fraser and I talk about the violence leading to these tragic incidents, how they were entirely avoidable, as was the impending intergenerational grief. We discuss the absence of effective preventive measures as dist...

TRIGGER WARNING - we talk about violence and suicide by women after years of abuse. In this episode of #TheBulliedBrain Dr Jen Fraser and I discuss the issue of abuse in relationships, particularly focusing on the abuse experienced by women.  We highlight the alarming statistic that 1-in-4 women have been abused by a current or former partner.  Dr Fraser talks about the connection between childhoo...

On this episode of #TheBulliedBrain Dr JenFraser and I, talk about statistics and studies around bullying in schools and the need for an upstream approach to address the issue. We highlight the impact of bullying on children. We talk about the need for a different approach to tackle bullying, focusing on early intervention. The concept of teaching children about brain health and providing daily ex...

In this episode of #TheBulliedBrain Dr Jen Fraser and I, talk about narcissists, psychopaths, and Machiavellians, collectively referred to as the "dark triad." Dr Fraser explains how narcissists have a destructive impact on the lives of those around them. How they are fixated on themselves and constantly seek validation and admiration from others. Dr Fraser talks about the harmful effect...

TRIGGER WARNING In this episode of #TheBulliedBrain Dr Jen Fraser and I, discuss domestic abuse, domestic violence and gender based violence with a focus on how these forms of abuse impact the brain.   Dr Fraser talks about allegations of sexual violence within a national sport organisation in Canada and she talks about individuals who exhibit such abusive behaviour have likely been exposed to tox...

In this episode Dr Jen Fraser and I, talk about the impact of bullying on the brain and the need to raise awareness about brain science. Dr Fraser emphasises the importance of understanding how bullying affects the brain and how it can lead to mental and physical health problems. We discuss the need to educate parents, teachers and individuals, in various settings, about the harmful effects of bul...

Introducing the Bullied Brain Series with host Anita Moran, and esteemed educator and bestselling author Dr. Jen Fraser from her book of the same name #TheBulliedBrain.  Today we're going to delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience. It turns out bullying and abuse leaves lasting physical wounds on the brain drawn upon Dr Fraser's  extensive research and experience. We present an...