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Brain Matters Radio

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Dr. BJ Guenther hosts this weekly live show about college mental health. Guests are interviewed about topics such as anxiety, relationships, grades, depression and other topics pertinent to college students.

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WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama

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Health

Podcast website

voices.ua.edu

Latest episode

Apr 28, 2026

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Episodes

Brain Matters S13.E10: Storms Then And Now 28.04.2026

In this episode of Brain Matters, Dr. B.J. Guenther sits down with legendary Alabama meteorologist James Spann to discuss severe weather then and now, and what students need to know to stay safe. Reflecting on the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak, Spann shares insights on warning systems, common myths, storm anxiety, and the psychology behind […] The post Brain Matters S13.E10: Storms Then An...

Brain Matters S13.E09: Mindful Breathwork 21.04.2026

Dr Guenther interviews Tanmayee Naik, a PhD student at UA and President of Sky Campus Happiness at UA. Sky Campus is a student organization focused on the mental well-being of students, staff, and faculty on campus.   The post Brain Matters S13.E09: Mindful Breathwork first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S13.E08: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Red Light Therapy 14.04.2026

Dr Guenther interviews Denita Elder, an esthetician, who uses red light therapy to treat stress, anxiety, sleep and many more physical health issues.       The post Brain Matters S13.E08: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Red Light Therapy first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S13.E07: The Psychological Aspects of Cults 07.04.2026

Dr Guenther interviews Rick Alan Ross, one of the nation’s leading experts on cults, coercive persuasion, and controversial movements and he is the founder and executive director of the Cult Education Institute, an organization dedicated to researching, documenting, and educating the public about cults and their impact.     The post Brain Matters S13.E07: The Psychological Aspects of Cul...

Brain Matters S13.E06: Personalized Care and Mental Health 31.03.2026

Dr Guenther interviews Bailey Ray, RN, and the owner of HomeRN, a concierge healthcare service that brings medical care directly to you—from IV therapy to urgent care and wellness treatments—all in the comfort of your home.     The post Brain Matters S13.E06: Personalized Care and Mental Health first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S07.E13: Benefits of Outdoor Recreation on Mental Health 30.03.2021

Dr Guenther interviews Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation at the Univ of AL, Clif McIntosh about how outdoor recreation can benefit mental health in college students, and what services are provided.     The post Brain Matters S07.E13: Benefits of Outdoor Recreation on Mental Health first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S07.E08: Alternative Treatment for Stress and Anxiety 26.01.2021

Dr Guenther interviews naturopathic physician, Dr Sarita Elizabeth Cox about non-traditional treatments for stress and anxiety.     The post Brain Matters S07.E08: Alternative Treatment for Stress and Anxiety first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S07.E06: Are Ghosts Beneficial to Your Mental Health? 27.10.2020

Dr Guenther interviews Dr Alan Brown, professor at Univ of West AL about authoring over 30 books about hauntings in the US, and in particular, in Alabama, and how hauntings might be beneficial for some.     The post Brain Matters S07.E06: Are Ghosts Beneficial to Your Mental Health? first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S07.E02: Children of hoarders 29.09.2020

    The post Brain Matters S07.E02: Children of hoarders first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

Brain Matters S07.E01: Supporting Suicidal Friends 22.09.2020

Dr Guenther interviewed guests about how to support a friend who may be at risk for suicide.     The post Brain Matters S07.E01: Supporting Suicidal Friends first appeared on Capstone Voices Podcasting Network .

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