The NeuroKrish Immersion

In this first episode of Season 2 of Neurokrish Immersion, we begin our exploration of freedom with the archetype of the Buddha. Through a deep dive into Buddhist thought, neuroscience, and personal storytelling, we understand freedom not as an escape or suppression, but as a profound shift in how the mind relates to experience. This episode illuminates how regulation, awareness, and compassion of...

This threshold conversation explores the many faces of freedom, not just as political or economic liberation, but as a deeper inner relationship with the self. Through personal reflections, clinical encounters, ancient archetypes, and timeless stories like that of Shankara and the chandala, this episode invites you into a subtle inquiry: What does it truly mean to be free?

Join us for a comprehensive masterclass on neurodiversity where we explore the radical truths of how human brains vary. From the intense emotional landscapes of the Gershwin syndrome in epilepsy to the "spiky profiles" of twice-exceptional children, we examine how brain biology shapes personality, morality, and creativity. We delve into the tragic genius of Vincent van Gogh and the extra...

In this episode of The Neurokrish Immersion, we journey into one of Vedanta’s most profound ideas Maya. Through the evocative tale of Narada and Krishna, we explore how lived experience can feel utterly real, yet dissolve in an instant, revealing the subtle and powerful concept of Maya. From the Upanishads to Shankara and Ramanuja, this narrative walks through centuries of philosophical inquiry an...

In this special year-end episode, we explore the evolving landscape of neuropsychiatry through highlights from the NeuroFrontiers 2025 conference held in Chennai. With insights from global experts, the episode outlines the paradigm shift towards network-based, ethically informed, and mechanistically grounded care for complex brain and behavior disorders.

Why do we laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved by music? In this immersive episode of Neurokrish Immersion , we explore the deep neural roots of laughter, tears, and music, the universal expressions of human emotion. From the ancient rhythms that predate language to the power of sound in therapy and memory, join us on a journey through neuroscience, emotion, and meaning. This is where science meets so...

Two out of three people living with Alzheimer’s dementia are women, and this striking disparity cannot be explained by longevity alone. In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we summarize a powerful webinar by the Asian Society Against Dementia, delivered by Professor Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, UK, and chaired by Professor Linda Lam of the Chin...

In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion , we explore the extraordinary life and ideas of Abbe Faria, the Goan priest who transformed hypnotism from Mesmer’s mystical magnetism into a psychology rooted in attention, agency and the human mind. Through the lens of Dr. Egas Moniz’s writings, we trace how Faria’s radical insight, that hypnosis arises from within the subject, anticipated modern neurosci...

In this episode, we explore the tug-of-war between the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex, and how this dynamic equilibrium influences our behavior, emotions, and personality. Through the lens of historical case studies like Phineas Gage, we dive into the fascinating world of neuropsychology and the impact of brain structure on human behavior

In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore how behavior often changes before memory, movement, or speech. From mild behavioral impairment and apathy versus ebulia, to pseudobulbar affect, Parkinson’s impulse control disorders, Lewy body hallucinations, and the frontal and temporal networks that shape personality, we show why “he is not himself anymore” can be the brain’s first cry for hel...

In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr Dawson Church, researcher and author at the interface of science and spirituality, along with Dr Ennapadam S Krishnamoorthi, unpacks how effective meditation simultaneously reduces stress and activates what he calls the enlightenment network, four brain circuits for emotion regulation, self-processing, empathy, and attention. He shares evidence from cort...

Dementia is far more than memory loss. In this Neurokrish Immersion, we explore a whole-person, whole-family approach that blends modern neuroscience with time-tested healing traditions. We unpack the “Five A” barriers (availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, accountability), the evidence and limits of pharmaceuticals, and the measurable benefits of multidisciplinary, family-cen...

Timed with Udbhavada Museum Studio’s handcrafted totem on the Ramayana and Ramar Pattabhishekam, this Neurokrish episode reimagines the epic as a living map of the mind. We unpack Dharma as regulation, dopamine as drive, and read Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and Ravana as neural archetypes. From prefrontal control to salience and default mode networks, from vagal tone to the dopamine trap, disc...

Explore the universal phenomenon of sensing an unseen companion with Dr. Ennapadam S.Krishnamoorthy, from Rabindranath Tagore's Jeevanadevata and the accounts of explorers like Shackleton's Fourth Man and Messner's Silent Climber, to cross-cultural mystic parallels and the latest neuroscience of felt presence. Discover how brain systems like the Temporoparietal Junction (TPJ) and the D...

In the first episode of the Neurokrish immersion series, we explore Osho’s radical take on spiritual freedom, living totally with awareness. From Zorba the Buddha to Tantra as acceptance, to everyday meditation in walking, eating, listening and breathing, this episode invites you to question conditioning, meet death without fear, and live here and now with joy, love and playfulness.

Are you a fox who adapts fast, or a hedgehog who wins with one big focus? In this Neurokrish Immersion, we explore Isaiah Berlin’s famous parable, how Plato and Shakespeare model the two mindsets, what Philip Tetlock’s research reveals about prediction, and why great companies switch between fox thinking for strategy and hedgehog focus for execution. We also unpack the brain networks behind each s...

On the eve of World Alzheimer’s Day, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy hosts Prof. Robert Friedland and Prof. Vincent Mok for a candid deep dive into the gut-brain axis in neurodegeneration. From bacterial amyloids that can cross seed brain proteins, to aquaporin 4, meningeal clearance, oral and ear microbiomes, and why lifestyle and diet still matter, Prof. Friedland challenges the field to think d...

Clinical neuropsychologist and neuromusicologist Dr. Shantala Hegde joins Neurokrish to unpack how ragas shape emotion, attention, and memory, why Indian musical structures matter for the brain, and how rhythm and melody can aid rehab across Parkinson’s, dementia, and more. From time of day ragas to dopamine and neural plasticity, this conversation bridges Indic knowledge and modern neuroscience w...

This episode explores the vagus nerve, also known as the "great wanderer" and the body's information superhighway. It delves into the history and evolution of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), from invasive implants to modern non-invasive devices, and its wide-ranging clinical applications in treating neurological conditions like epilepsy, dysautonomia, and headaches. The podcast also connects VNS to...

Why do so many patients suffer serious symptoms even when all their tests are “normal”? In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore unexplained medical symptoms , functional neurological disorder, health‑anxiety, autonomic dysfunction, the role of the vagus nerve, and how modern plus ancient wisdom may together bring healing.

In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the transformative power of integrative medicine, where modern technologies meet ancient healing practices to create truly holistic care. From cutting-edge neurotech to 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic wisdom, we examine how memory, mobility, and mental health can be nurtured through preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative approaches. Discover how co...

In this episode of the Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the layered concept of the mind in Indic philosophy, Buddhi, Chitta, and Manas. Drawing from Sankhya, Advaita, Buddhism, Dvaita, and Vishishta Advaita, we see how each tradition interprets these instruments of the mind differently. From Buddhi as the discerning intellect, Chitta as the archive of impressions, and Manas as the restless coordin...

In this podcast Dr. E.S.Krishnamoorthy dives into the leadership dynamics in uncertain times, emphasizing Trump's leadership style, which simplifies complex issues for emotional resonance. We explore how uncertainty, volatility, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) shape our reactions to leadership and how strongman leaders capitalize on our psychological responses for political gain.

In this immersive episode of Neurokrish, we explore the canine mind to better understand our own. Through the lives of four dogs, Carlo the disciplined German Shepherd, Coco the impulsive Basset Hound, Leila the emotionally intelligent Bullmastiff, and Kaiser the hyper-aware Rottweiler, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy unpacks the neurobiology of temperament. Are our dogs merely companions, or are...

Prepare your brain and mind for leadership: from multiple intelligences to the five minds framework by Howard Gardner, plus a critical look at empathy, ethical leadership, and the hard truths of decision-making. Discover actionable strategies to develop discipline, synthesis, creativity, respect, ethics, resilience, and when empathy isn’t enough.