Why We Do It

Is your sleep schedule completely cooked from summer? In this episode, we’ll break down the science behind your body’s internal clock, why you feel tired at certain times, how light and temperature affect sleep, and what you can actually do to reset your sleep schedule before school starts. From your circadian rhythm to your morning routine, we’re figuring out how to go from sleeping until noon to...

Why does your brain make you feel like you’re missing out—even when you didn’t even want to go? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind FOMO: how your brain’s reward system predicts value, why dopamine makes you want things without necessarily making you happy, and why seeing other people’s experiences can create feelings of regret and social anxiety. We’ll break down what happens insi...

What actually happens inside your body when you take a drink? In this episode, we’re breaking down the hard science of alcohol metabolism so you can make truly informed decisions. We trace the literal path alcohol takes through your system and look at the unexpected ways it alters your brain and gut health.

What actually happens inside your body when you take a drink? In this episode, we’re breaking down the hard science of alcohol metabolism so you can make truly informed decisions. We trace the literal path alcohol takes through your system and look at the unexpected ways it alters your brain and gut health.