Science Savvy

Welcome to the Creativity episode, part of Science Savvy with Carmen. In this episode, I explore the science behind creative thinking and how the brain fuels imagination. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I break down the science behind creativity and unpack how it shows up in your daily life. This episode covers the roles of the prefrontal cortex and default mode netw...

In this episode of Science Savvy, I explore the science behind gut health and the gut-brain connection: how the microbes living in the gut can interact with digestion, mood, immune function, and overall wellbeing. Drawing on my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I break down how the gut and brain communicate through biological pathways including nerves, hormones, immune signals...

Welcome to the Consciousness episode, part of Science Savvy with Carmen. In this episode, I explore what it really means to be conscious and how self-awareness shapes who we are. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I break down the science behind consciousness and unpack how it shows up in your daily life. This episode covers everything from classic philosophical ideas l...

In this episode of Science Savvy, I explore the science behind periods and the menstrual cycle: why they happen, how hormones change across the month, and what those changes can mean for the body and brain. Drawing on my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I break down the biology of menstruation in a clear and practical way. This episode looks at cycle phases, common symptoms s...

This is one of our early episodes. We shared a mic and the audio is a bit raw, so feel free to check out our latest episodes for a more polished experience. Welcome to the first episode of Science Savvy with Carmen. In this episode, I explore how our brains work as prediction machines to help us make sense of the world around us. With my background in pharmacology and biomedical engineering, I bre...