Olivia Tu and Jou Yee Lim
Nothing In My Brain
A teen mental health and neuroscience podcast hosted by two high school students, Olivia Tu & Jou Yee Lim, from the Bay Area. From navigating life struggles to exploring the brain's complexity in our wellness, they share their own experiences and invite unique guest speakers to discuss issues & stories. Whether you're interested in health or the mind, tune in biweekly for insights and opinions! All socials: https://linktr.ee/nothinginmybrainWebsite: nothinginmybrain.com
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Jan 25, 2026
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Episodes
How to Create Sustainable Change in Our Behavior and Mindset (ft. Dr. Lisa Riegel) 25.01.2026 38:20
In this episode, we're very honored to welcome Dr. Lisa Riegel, author of Neurowell: The Science of Feeling Better, Thinking Better, and Leading Better, and the founder of the 7C Framework for building engagement that lasts. Tune in to hear about how Dr. Riegel's Neurowell strategies work in the classroom and at home, as well as how we can build lasting change in our behavior and mindset.
Resetting Immune Dysfunction: A New Approach to Treat ALS (ft. Dr. Ronald Lane) 02.12.2025 44:47
In this episode, we're honored to welcome Dr. Ronald Lane, CEO of HOPE-Neuron Therapeutx. Dr. Lane is currently conducting research into a novel and innovative way to treat ALS. Tune in to hear about the research being conducted by Dr. Lane and his team into neuroimmune modulation, HOPE-Neuron Therapeutx's mission, as well as possible implications for ALS patients and the field of healthca...
Computational Neuroscience Research with Dr. Lang Chen 13.11.2025 39:17
In this episode, we're honored to welcome Dr. Lang Chen, Associate Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University. He is lead of the Laboratory of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience. Tune in to hear about Dr. Chen's current research on Autism Spectrum Disorder, touching upon neural correlates, perception, and memory. We also explore the interesting field of computational neuroscience -- f...
CTE & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: an Interview with William Person 26.10.2025 42:08
In this episode, we're very honored to host William Person, a former Team USA bobsledder who's been struggling with chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptoms as a result of traumatic brain injuries. Please join us to hear William talk about his journey in managing his symptoms, how hyperbaric oxygen therapy has changed his life, and his current mission in helping other athletes and veteran...
Neurodegenerative Diseases 05.10.2025 25:33
In this episode, we discuss neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Lou Gehrig's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and prion disease. We also talk about their known causes and treatment options, as well as some fun facts at the end! Tune in to hear all this and more!
Filial Piety, Cultural Stigmas, and Intergenerational Silence: An Interview with Dr. Monica P. Band 20.09.2025 42:45
In this episode, we're very honored to host Dr. Monica P. Band, a trauma-informed licensed mental health therapist and educator for mental health justice. Please join us to hear Dr. Band talk about how cultural stigmas in Asian culture and the concept of filial piety shape conversations and perceptions around mental health in communities. We also discuss intergenerational silence and the ways...
Community Mental Health and Resilience: An Interview with Dr. Suzanna So 05.09.2025 34:43
In this episode, we're honored to have Dr. Suzanna So, a licensed psychologist and assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. Join us to listen to Dr. So talk about her research in community violence and mental health in underrepresented communities, intergenerational trauma, strengths-perspective, as well as her thoughts on how to overcome stigmas around mental health, es...
Trauma, Healing, and Hope: An Interview With Lawrence C. Harris 24.08.2025 37:54
In this episode, we're excited to have youth empowerment speaker Lawrence C. Harris. He shares his experiences with autism, C-PTSD, and abuse along with his journey in overcoming these challenges. Join us to listen to Lawrence talk about how to instill self-love and inspire confidence within yourself! If you feel inspired by Lawrence and want to know more about him, please visit his website at law...
Discussing South Asian Mental Health with Mrinal Gokhale 10.08.2025 33:26
In this episode, we're honored to welcome published author Mrinal Gokhale whose books tell the stories of those in South Asian communities and their experiences with mental health. We discuss how growing up South Asian affected her perception on therapy and mental health, the inspirations behind her books, and dive deep on why therapy and mental illnesses are so often seen as taboo. If you want to...
Neurodivergence (Part 2) 29.07.2025 20:10
In continuation of our last episode, we discuss more neurodivergent disorders like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourette's syndrome. Tune in to hear their definitions, characteristics, causes, and more!
Neurodivergence (Part 1) 30.06.2025 25:39
In this episode, we talk about autism and ADHD. We discuss the definition and characteristics of these neurodivergent disorders as well as their tests, causes, and possible treatments. Tune in to hear all this and more!
Language Disorders 13.06.2025 32:27
In this week's episode, we're excited to welcome Dr. Alyson Abel to our podcast, an associate professor in speech, hearing, and language sciences at San Diego State University who also directs a language learning lab. Tune in to hear her talk about her research, types of language disorders, as well as ways to support those with language disorders.
Crowd Psychology 26.05.2025 26:13
In this episode, we discuss the definition of crowd psychology, different theories ranging from historical to modern, and different experiments regarding this topic. Tune in to hear all this and more!!
Talking Teen Mental Health with Sadie Sutton 01.05.2025 39:32
In this week's episode, we're thrilled to talk with Sadie Sutton, a psychology major at the University of Pennsylvania, and the host of the podcast She Persisted . Inspired by her struggles with mental health challenges and growth, Sadie conducts interviews, shares experiences, and offers wellbeing and DBT tips in her episodes, reaching over 75,000 listeners. Join us to listen about Sadie's journe...
20 questions with the hosts 21.04.2025 2:17
Meet your hosts for the podcast through 20 questions - Vogue style!
Personality Disorders 13.04.2025 29:13
In this eight episode of our podcast, we discuss the ten different personality disorders: their symptoms, causes, and possible treatments. Tune in to hear us talk about all this, the "Big 5" personality traits, and more!
Inside Music Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Richard Williams 22.03.2025 31:17
In this week's episode, we're excited to speak with Nicole Richard Williams, a board-certified therapist and Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at Belmont University, and discuss her journey, insights, and research in the field. Tune in to learn more about the healing impact music has on the brain and wellbeing, personal experiences, and careers in the field!
Learn About Learning - Science of Memory 02.03.2025 32:18
In this episode, we discuss the science behind different learning habits and memory storage. Tune in to hear us talk about how we study (what works for us, and what doesn't), study tips/techniques, and influences on memory!
Running on Empty - Burnout and Hustle culture 16.02.2025 23:14
In this episode, we dive deep into hustle culture and burnout; from the biological effects of burnout to academic stress to ways to navigate it, tune in to hear our personal experiences as juniors and advice.
Why We Crave - Addiction and Dopamine 02.02.2025 23:59
In this fourth episode, we discuss why addiction isn't really what we think it is, what we really crave, and possible ways to create healthy boundaries with the things we are addicted to in our lives. Tune in to hear all about this and more!
Life changes and Growing up 19.01.2025 26:37
In this episode, we navigate the changes we've experienced in our lives and feelings toward growing up. From how different factors affect mindset toward change and the effects of change, to the uncertainty of the future, tune in to hear us discuss our personal experiences and advice!
Behind The Screens - Social media's impact 07.01.2025 29:49
In our second episode, we discuss our thoughts on social media. Why is it so addictive? How does it affect us psychologically? And what impact does social media have on our lives? Tune in to listen to us talk about all this and more.
Fear itself - Navigating anxiety and stress 22.12.2024 31:47
In our first episode, we cover all things related to fear, overthinking, and anxiety. From catastrophizing and the role of stress to why we overthink and ways to manage it, tune in to hear our experiences and insights!
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