That Neuroscience Guy

In today's Neuroscience Bite we discuss Deliberate Play, an activity that builds intrinsic motivation. 

We all have things that motivate us. Whether its a coach or teacher encouraging you to do better or an inner drive to get things done, we need motivation to complete goals. But how does our brain respond to motivation? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind motivation. 

For many of us, it's hard to go a day without being on our phones. This can come in the form of urges to pick up your phone when you're not doing anything, or even shutting out the rest of your environment when you're on your phone. But why are we so addicted to our screens, and how does that affect our brains? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind smartph...

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind our relationships with our pets. 

A prevalent problem in virtually all modern science is the disproportionately low number of women in the field. This lack of representation of women in science starts at a young age, and persists into later stages of many STEM professions. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Katherine Boere, a PhD student in the Krigolson Lab and leader in the Women in STEM movement at the Unive...

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the current state of neuroscientific evidence for the 4-day work week.

For everyone, food is essential for life. For most people, food is an avenue to enhance life. But how do food and taste impact our brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind eating food. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how to become a neuroscientist. 

It's common for quiet times in our mind to be invaded by intensly emotional memories. Whether reminiscing about happy moments or dreading the bad ones, we tend to ruminate on the past. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we dig into the neuroscience behind how and why we ruminate.

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why a large portion of what we know about neuroscience is learned in the lab versus out in the real world. 

Whether it is in the classroom, in the office, or even at the dinner table, it's common for our minds to wander from the current setting. But why do we let our minds get away from the task at hand? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind mind wandering. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what its like to be a professor. 

How does imposter syndrome affect your brain? Is there a limit to how much you can learn? In today's episode, we do a rapid-fire Q&A session using questions listeners have asked recently. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind a popular film called the Matrix.

For a lot of us, flying is not a comfortable experience. However, even after the lineups, the expensive goods, and dealing with delays and cancellations, some people are still anxious about the flight itself. Why is that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we become afraid when flying. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind why walking outside is better for your brain than walking inside or not at all. 

Virtually every form of modern media comes with some degree of advertising attached. From commercials on TV to product promotions on social media, we are constantly told what to buy. But how does this affect our brain? In this episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind advertising. 

In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind the patellar tendon tap, a common test used by doctors. 

As humans have evolved, we have relied more and more on clothing. From long sleeve shirts to thick-soled shoes, the modern human is very dependent on clothes. But what if that isn't good for us? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind clothing coverage, and how more sensory exposure can help our brains. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind consuming energy drinks. 

Sometimes you wake up and your brain feels foggy. Maybe, halfway through the day you hit a wall and lose the motivation to get things done. But why does our brain get tired? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we feel mental fatigue, how it affects the brain, and how to prevent it best. 

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind patience. 

Long bouts of stressful work, problems at home, and countless other things can leave you feeling exhausted and distressed. Burnout, the state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, is becoming more prominent. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we become burnt out and how it affects the brain. 

For this week's neuroscience bite, we discuss the primary sensory cortex, a brain area important for how integrate sensory information from our environment. 

Have you ever had a friend exhibit harmful or toxic behaviour? Maybe you have been in a romantic relationship where your partner consistently manipulates or makes you feel unsafe. Either way, it can be difficult for us to get out of these unhealthy situations. To kick off season 5 of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind staying in toxic relationships.