Hilary Marusak

brainSTEM

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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 and Manmeet Bhogal. Each episode interviews someone affected by a brain disorder and an expert. We cover a range of neurological & psychiatric disorders, like depression, PTSD, stroke, and Alzheimer's. We also discuss questions like what does COVID-19 do the brain, why do we sleep, and how does the brain develop? Follow us and email us!

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Hilary Marusak

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E08 - PTSD: Unearthing Trauma’s Deep Roots in the Mind 19.10.2021 46:31

Dr. Marusak first interviews Dan Zia Joseph, an Army Officer in California serving as a Combat Engineering Platoon Leader while he completes a Masters in Psychology. Then, she talks with Dr. Tanja Jovanovic, a neuroscientist who specializes in the study of PTSD Neurobiology at Wayne State University. To learn more about Dan and “combat psychology”, visit: www.combatpsych.com . Jiu Jitsu for vetera...

E07 – Schizophrenia: The Neuroscience of the Fragmented Mind 12.08.2021 1:14:44

First, Dr. Marusak talks to Lindsay Rauch, the youngest of 12 siblings and 6 of the siblings had schizophrenia. Her family was the personal focus of a fantastic book called ‘Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family”, which also gives a wonderful history of schizophrenia in the US . Then, Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Gil Hoftman, a psychiatrist and researcher at UCLA who specializes...

E06 – Human-Animal Interactions and Mental Health: Unleashing the Healing Power of our Animal Companions 07.07.2021 1:00:01

Dr. Marusak interviews Niki Vettel, a registered pet therapy handler who specializes in addiction disorders & trauma. Then, she talks to Dr. Megan Mueller, a researcher at Tufts University who specializes in the study of human-animal interactions, including pet ownership and animal-assisted interactions. To see our special podcast guest, Calvin, tune in to the video version of this podcas...

E05 - Prosopagnosia: Exploring the World of Face Blindness 25.05.2021 1:01:55

Listen to KC talk about what life is like with developmental prosopagnosia or face blindness. Next, Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Sherryse Corrow, a researcher at Bethel University who specializes in the study of prosopagnosia and high-level visual function. To learn more about Dr. Corrow’s research, visit: www.bethel.edu/undergrad/academics/psychology/visual-cognition-lab/ . Public support group wit...

E04 – COVID-19 Unmasked: Impact on the Brain 03.05.2021 1:03:38

Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Jennifer Frontera, a neurologist and Professor at NYU, about the neurological effects of COVID-19, including stroke and “long COVID”. She then talks to Dr. Krystal Lewis, a licensed clinical psychologist at the NIMH, about the mental health impacts of the pandemic. For those struggling with persistent COVID-19 symptoms visit support groups such as Body Politic . For ment...

E03 - Concussion & CTE: Unmasking the Brain’s Silent Battle 01.04.2021 1:22:12

Dr. Marusak talks with Darren Leins, a former college football player who grew up around football, about head injuries and potential chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) symptoms. She then talks with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a physician and researcher who specializes in the study and treatment of head injuries and CTE. Read Darren's story here . For resources, please visit the Concussion Legacy Fou...

E02 – Tourette Syndrome: Beyond the Tics – Unveiling a Neurological Portrait 18.03.2021 1:19:59

Dr. Marusak interviews Craig "Tourettes Cop" about what life is like with Tourette syndrome. She then talks to Dr. Deanna Greene, a cognitive neuroscientist at UCSD, about the brain basis of Tourette syndrome. Follow Tourettes cop on instagram . To learn more about Dr. Greene's research, click here . For resources, visit the Tourette Association of America .  Hosted by neuroscientist Dr. Hila...

E01 - Behind the Mic: Meet the Host! 18.03.2021 1:48

Meet the host, Dr. Hilary Marusak, a neuroscientist who studies brain development, trauma, childhood anxiety disorders, and PTSD. Dr. Marusak discusses the format and goals of the brainSTEM podcast. Audio by Amanpreet & Manmeet Bhogal. Subscribe, share, and follow us! Email us with topic or guest suggestions To learn more about Dr. Marusak's research, click here .  