Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans

Minding the Brain

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Minding the Brain is an award-winning, monthly science podcast by Dr. Jim Davies and Dr. Kim Hellemans. It focuses on exploring and discussing the fascinating topics surrounding the scientific study of the brain. Minding the Brain is brought to you by Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Find us on the web @ https://mindingthebrainpodcast.com

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Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans

Episodes

#7: Estrogen and the Brain 01.08.2018 27:22

What role does estrogen play in the brain? Why do people experience PMS? Is PMS a real phenomenon? For this episode we’ve partnered with the [...]

Brain: The Inside Story Walkthrough – Bonus Episode 15.07.2018 31:14

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Minding the Brain! Follow Dr. Hellemans and Dr. Davies to the Canadian Museum of Nature as they explore [...]

#6: Old Drugs, New Uses 01.07.2018 32:34

Can cannabis products be used to treat epilepsy? Can ketamine be used to treat depression? For this episode we’ve partnered with the Canadian Museum of [...]

#5: Concussions 01.06.2018 48:18

For this episode we’ve partnered with the Canadian Museum of Nature in conjuncture with their special exhibition, Brain: The Inside Story, for an in depth discussions [...]

#4: Social Networks 01.05.2018 28:35

Kim interviews Jim on the topic of social networks. Does social media make us happy? How does it compare with face-to-face interaction or a phone [...]

#3: Cannabis 01.04.2018 23:26

Jim interviews Kim on the topic of cannabis. Is cannabis addictive? Is it an effective method for reducing anxiety? What does the legalization of cannabis [...]

#2: Imagining the Future 01.03.2018 38:33

Kim interviews Jim about imagining the future. How does the way we imagine the future impact our lives? What is temporal discounting and how can [...]

#1: Stress 30.01.2018 35:53

Jim interviews Kim about the phenomenon of stress. What are the neural correlates of stress? Are there gender differences in levels of stress? What steps [...]