On Nourished with Dr. Anikó, you’ll discover a refreshing, integrative approach to whole-person wellness, motherhood, and authentic living. Hosted by Dr. Anikó Gréger, a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum specialist trained in perinatal mental health, this podcast is a powerful space for people who are ready to feel deeply supported, emotionally connected, and truly nourished—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Nourished is rooted in both clinical expertise and ...
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Learn from cutting edge researchers in neuroscience and psychology with PhD students Beth Fisher and Ava Ma de Sousa. On Minds Matter, we explore a range of subjects, from conspiracy theories to falling in love, to nostalgia. We discuss the neuroscientific and psychological research behind these issues while talking through our own personal experiences.
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20. Shadow Work and Emotional Resilience: Facing the Parts of Ourselves We Fear Most
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17:11In this episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó steps away from her planned topic to dive into one of the most powerful and often misunderstood tools for self-discovery and healing: shadow work. Drawing from Carl Jung’s teachings, the wisdom of psychotherapist Terry Cole, and her own reflections, she unpacks how the parts of ourselves we res…
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S4 Ep16: Your Mind on Dissociation with Dr. Anikó Kusztor
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45:38How can dissociation lead to positive and negative outcomes, and how does it affect an individual? Dr. Anikó Kusztor joins us this week to discuss the results of dissociation, and how they vary from person to person. Ava and Beth recount their personal dissociative experiences and contemplate where they fall on the spectrum of dissociation.…
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19. The Healing Power of Rituals: From Qigong to Breathwork
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14:46In this episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó invites you into the power of simple rituals that connect us more deeply to ourselves, to nature, and to one another. Inspired by a recent talk blending shamanic traditions with Western medicine, she explores how practices like welcoming the sun, grounding through the earth, and gentle movement…
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18. PMS and Menopause as Sacred Transitions: Reframing the Female Cycle
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12:20When most of us hear the words PMS or menopause, we think of struggle, discomfort, or even loss. But what if these phases of life were actually sacred transitions, times of heightened perception, honesty, and wisdom? In this episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó invites you to see PMS and menopause through a radically different lens. Drawing from cultura…
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17. Raising Tween and Teen Girls: Parenting Tips for Emotional Resilience, Healthy Boundaries, and Navigating Adolescence
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15:13Adolescence is one of the sacred stages of development. In this episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, integrative pediatrician and postpartum consultant Dr. Anikó Gréger explores how parents can best support tween and teen girls as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Dr. Anikó explains why adolescence should be viewed as a sacred window, si…
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16. The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Part 3: How to Put It Into Practice Every Day
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24:18In this final part (for now) of the anti-inflammatory diet series, Dr. Anikó brings everything together and shows how an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is more than just what’s on your plate; it’s about how you live, connect, and nourish yourself and your family. Instead of focusing on restriction, Dr. Anikó encourages us to start by adding: more whol…
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15. The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Part 2: Small Lifestyle Changes with Big Health Benefits
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23:43The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Part 2: Real Food, Lifestyle Shifts, and Lasting Health When it comes to inflammation, last week’s episode showed us that it isn’t always the enemy it’s actually one of your body’s greatest tools for healing. But when inflammation becomes chronic, it drives disease and drains vitality. In this second part of Dr. Anikó’s a…
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14. The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Part 1: Understanding the Benefits of Inflammation in Your Body
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16:33When most people hear the word “inflammation,” they think of something to fight or avoid. But what if inflammation is actually one of your body’s most powerful healing tools? In this first part of Dr. Anikó’s anti-inflammatory diet series, you’ll learn: Key Takeaways: The difference between acute inflammation (your body’s natural repair process) an…
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13. Face Everything and Rise: The Hidden Truth About Control That Changes Everything
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14:18In this reflective episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó shares a spontaneous message inspired by a yoga session and the powerful reminder that acceptance is at the root of joy. She explores the human tendency to resist discomfort and attempt to change external circumstances and offers a deeply compassionate perspective on how true healing…
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12. When the Doctor is Human Too: The Healing Power of Showing Up Fully
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19:06In this deeply personal episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó reflects on the emotional transition of changing her clinical practice and what it means to show up as a full human being both in and outside the role of physician. Dr. Anikó opens up about the bittersweet feelings of changing the way she practices, the pressures placed on profe…
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11. The Often Overlooked Needs During Postpartum
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15:40In this soul-centered episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó returns to the the topic of postpartum health offering a heartfelt guide to understanding what the postpartum period truly is and what birthing parents need to recover, transform, and thrive. Drawing from ancient traditions, modern pediatric insights, and her own personal and prof…
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10. Dr. Anikó’s Postpartum Story: Miscarriage, Childbirth & Mental Health
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23:06In this deeply personal episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó opens up about the sacred realities of the postpartum period. She shares her honest story from the emotional highs of childbirth to the devastating pain of miscarriage and how these experiences reshaped her understanding of pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, and mental health. …
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S4 Ep15: Your Mind on Beauty with Dr. Aenne Brielman
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46:46What is beauty, and just how subjective is it? Dr. Aenne Brielmann joins us this week to discuss how our minds react when we see or find something beautiful. Ava and Beth discuss the age old question in terms of how emotion affects perception, and further dive into the philosophy of beauty.
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9. How the Nurtured Heart Approach Builds Stronger Kids, Families, and Self-Compassion
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20:41In this empowering and heart-centered episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó introduces a powerful parenting framework that transforms how we connect with our children and ourselves through radical love, clear boundaries, and intentional celebration. Drawing from the Nurtured Heart Approach, Dr. Anikó explores how small but intentional shif…
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8. Noticing The Delights: How to Train Your Brain to Experience More Joy
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10:48In this uplifting and science-backed episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó explores a deeply nourishing (and surprisingly simple) practice that can shift your entire experience of life: noticing the delights. Dr. Anikó explains how our brains are wired to remember the negative and how we can retrain them to savor the positive. Drawing on h…
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S4 Ep14: Your Mind on Social Emotion Regulation with Dr. Razia Sahi
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57:21How do you handle tough emotions? Do you deal with things on your own or with support from others? Dr. Razia Sahi joins us to explore why leaning on others might be more powerful than we think. She shares her research on social emotion regulation, showing that when someone helps us reframe a difficult situation, it can be even more effective than d…
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7. Beyond BMI: Rethinking Health, Weight, and What Truly Nourishes Us
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17:27In this eye-opening and deeply compassionate episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó dismantles the myths surrounding BMI (Body Mass Index) and challenges us to stop measuring our health solely by a number. Drawing on her expertise as a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum Specialist, she explores the flawed origins of BMI, how it…
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6. Nature Therapy Part 2: Reduce Stress, Boost Immunity, Fight Disease Outdoors
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17:32In this fun, insightful and science-backed episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó, Dr. Anikó continues the powerful conversation on why nature is not just healing it’s essential. With curiosity and compassion, Dr. Anikó explores how simple time spent in green spaces can profoundly impact our physical, emotional, and even cellular health. From immune s…
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5. Why Nature Heals Part 1: The Science Behind Stress, Sunlight, and Stillness
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12:25In this restorative and research-packed episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó explores the essential role of nature in regulating our nervous system and enhancing our overall well-being. With warmth and scientific insight, Dr. Anikó reminds us that we are nature and that reconnecting with the natural world isn’t just beneficial, it’s vital to our hea…
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4. Your Body Knows: Reconnecting with Physical Wisdom for True Wellness
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12:01In this eye-opening episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó shares how the body holds the keys to deeper wellness if we learn to listen. Drawing from both personal practice and clinical experience as a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum Specialist, she explores why tuning into your body’s subtle messages is essential for healing…
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2. Dr. Anikó's Story - A Pediatrician’s Journey Beyond Western Medicine
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27:50In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó shares the unconventional path that led her from childhood stomach pain to becoming a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum Specialist. Her story isn’t just about medicine, it’s about healing, identity, and rediscovering the body’s innate wisdom. Through …
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3. How to Raise Resilient, Nourished Kids in a Fast-Paced World
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12:02In this grounded and empowering episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó Gréger, shares a deeply practical conversation on what truly keeps kids healthy in today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world. Drawing on years of experience supporting families through integrative and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Anikó reveals that it’s not about trendy supplements or quic…
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1. Western Medicine vs. Integrative Medicine: Finding a Nourished Balance
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11:28In this heartfelt and informative episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó Gréger explores the nuanced relationship between Western medicine and Integrative and Complementary approaches to healing. Drawing on her experience as a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum Specialist, she unpacks the strengths and limitations of both syste…
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S4 Ep13: Your Mind on Substance Abuse with Dr. Keanan Joyner
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1:10:36What really is addiction—and can we actually get addicted to our phones? Dr. Keanan Joyner joins us to discuss how addiction works from both a biological and social lens. He shares insights from his lab’s research on drug use, genetics, and disinhibition, and explains why substance abuse isn’t just about individual choice. Ava and Beth also discuss…
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S4 Ep12: Your Mind on the Uncanny Valley with Dr. Julija Vaitonytė
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41:25Have you ever seen a robot that looks almost human, but something feels a bit off? Did it make you feel unsettled, and maybe a bit creeped out? Dr. Yulia Vaitonytė joins us to discuss her research on this phenomenon of the uncanny valley. She unpacks the brain and perceptual cues behind this eeriness, and tells us why certain kinds of imperfections…
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On Nourished with Dr. Anikó, you’ll discover a refreshing, integrative approach to whole-person wellness, motherhood, and authentic living. Hosted by Dr. Anikó Gréger, a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum specialist trained in perinatal mental health, this podcast is a powerful space for people who are ready to feel deep…
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S4 EP11 Your Mind on Deep Brain Stimulation with Dr Saurabh Sonkusare
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47:50Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a ground-breaking technique that uses electrical impulses to treat conditions like epilepsy and depression through electrodes implanted in the brain. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Saurabh Sonkusare to learn about how DBS works and how it can be used in psychiatry and research. Ava and Beth discuss how DBS rese…
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S4 Ep10: Your Mind on Criminal Justice with Dr. Mikaela Spruill
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55:48What comes to mind when you hear the term “objectively reasonable”? In this episode, Dr. Mikaela Spruill joins us to discuss how legal standards in criminal justice aren't as neutral as they may seem. We discuss how social stratification and lived experience influence jurors' priors, the idea of legal objectivity, and why diverse juries matter.…
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S4 Ep9: Your Mind on the Built Environment with Dr. Isabella Bower
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43:41Have you ever wondered how the built environment effects your mood? Is it true that red rooms make you angry? This week we sit down with Dr. Isabella Bower to discuss her on research on how the built environment can impact our mental health. Dr. Bower shares how the colour and size of rooms may influence us and how we should think about designing t…
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S4 Ep8: Your Mind on Agency and Decision-Making with Dr. Hayley Dorfman
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53:16How do our beliefs about ourselves and the world influence the way we learn and make decisions? Dr. Hayley Dorfman joins us to discuss how internal representations like sense of control shape our learning processes. We discuss the interplay between reinforcement learning and Bayesian inference, how agency beliefs impact learning from positive and n…
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S4 EP7: A conversation about AI with an artist and researcher, Dr. Nina Rajcic
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44:35This week on Minds Matter both Ava and Beth chat with Dr. Nina Rajcic about her work using LLMs in her art practice giving us a new perspectives for thinking about AI. Dr. Rajcic talks about her work and how its meaning has changed as LLMs continue to develop. We share our thoughts about the future of AI in both tech and art.…
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S4 Ep6: Your Mind on Optimism with Beth Fisher
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51:31In a very special episode, our very own Beth Fisher tells us all about optimism! Beth shares what optimism is, how her recent research shows psilocybin can boost optimism in rats, and what this might mean for humans. We also discuss how optimism shapes our engagement with the world, and if and when it can become too much of a good thing.…
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S4 Ep5: Your Mind on Identity & Meaning-Making with Dr. Pauline Ho
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56:16How do our identities shift and change over our lifetimes? Dr. Pauline Ho joins us to explore three pathways of identity formation—consolidating, cumulative, and transformative—and how each is shaped by personal histories, social contexts, and important life events. Building off her research with African American college students, Dr. Ho discusses …
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S4 EP4 Your Mind on Climate Inaction with Dr. Rachit Dubey
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1:01:33The climate crisis demands urgent action, yet many people struggle to make meaningful changes. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Rachit Dubey to hear about the the psychology behind climate inaction. Dr. Dubey shares insights into why humans are wired to seek rewards, leading to consumerism—a core driver of environmental issues. He breaks down how und…
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S4 Ep 3: Your Mind on Religious and Scientific Explanations with Dr. Telli Davoodi
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1:02:29How often do you find yourself pondering existential questions—like the meaning of life or what happens after we die? This week, we're joined by Dr. Telli Davoodi, to speak about her research on how both scientific and religious explanations address these questions and psychological roles they play in our lives. Dr. Davoodi also shares insights fro…
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S4 EP2 Your Mind on Disgust with Dr. Indra Bishnoi
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50:42Have you ever felt disgusted? Have you wondered what caused that feeling? This week Dr. Indra Bishnoi explains to us the science behind disgust and its relationship to nausea. She shares her research on conditioned induced nausea and chemotherapy, explaining the importance of finding a treatment to treat this disgust response. We talk about how anx…
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S4 Ep 1: A conversation about Civic Science with Andrew Gray
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53:08Welcome back to season 4 of Minds Matter! We begin our season with a conversation about civic science with Andrew Gray, co-founder of BioQuisitive a civic science hub in Brunswick, Australia. Can there be ways to create research outside a university? And what does it look like to democratise science? Andrew talks about his inspiring journey to get …
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S3 E21: Your Mind on Political Humor & Satire with Prateekshit "Kanu" Pandey
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52:54In an age where politicians are both subjects and creators of memes, and outlets like The Daily Show shape public discourse, how is humor influencing our political engagement? Dr. Prateekshit "Kanu" Pandey shares research on humor's effects on the brain, and its differing roles across cultures, from the U.S. to India. Dr. Pandey, Ava & Beth reflect…
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S3 E20: Your Mind on AI with Dr. Abhilasha Ravichander
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57:07New developments in AI are making headline news with many perspectives on what the future of AI holds. From Chat GPT to robots, there is lots of new information to take in! This week Dr. Abhilasha Ravichander answers our questions from the basics of AI to questions of AI and consciousness. She speaks to us about where the field is at now and discus…
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S3 EP19: Your Mind on Addiction with Dr. Andrew Kim
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47:15How do behavioural and substance addictions relate to mental health? What are the risk factors for these disorders? This week Dr. Andrew Kim helps us answer these questions and discusses how we can best treat addictions and their mental heath co-morbidities. Dr Kim explains how we can use to research to train clinicians so patients can receive the …
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S3 E18: Your Mind on Adolescent Risky Decision-Making with Dr. Nina Lauharatanahirun
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1:00:29What makes teenagers so keen to embrace risk? Are they chasing potential rewards, or are they just blind to potential consequences? Dr. Nina Lauharatanahirun joins us to discuss the computational and neurobiological underpinnings of risky decision-making in teens. Beth and Ava reminisce about their own adolescence. NOTE: Dr. Lauharatanahirun is rec…
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S3 E17: Your Mind on Neurobiology with Dr. Claire O'Callaghan
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46:17We hear about neuromodulators like serotonin all the time, but how do they actually work? This week Dr. Claire O’Callaghan gives us an introduction to the science of neurobiology! She discusses the roles of serotonin and noradrenaline and we learn that the systems are more complex than we may hear in popular science. Ava and Beth discuss their misc…
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S3 E16: Your Mind on Inequality & Social Change with Dr. Riana Brown
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1:07:35Are all inequalities perceived the same? Dr. Riana Brown joins us to discuss how different inequalities — health, economic, and belonging — differentially motivate support for collective action and social change. Dr. Brown also shares research on when and why some people might opt to tackle the root causes of inequality, such as advocating for poli…
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S3: E15 Your Mind on Great Ape Social Cognition with Dr. Laura Lewis
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1:03:58What do the social lives of chimps and bonobos reveal about human cognition? Join us as biological anthropologist & comparative psychologist Dr. Laura Lewis tells us about the social structures of our closest living relatives & shares her research on how chimps and bonobos remember friends and foes and manage their social attention. Beth and Ava di…
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S3: E14 Your Mind on Learning & Memory with Dr. Oded Bein
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52:47How do we store information in the brain? How do we know when one memory should end and another begin? We speak to Dr. Oded Bein who explains how we use schemas to organise information. Dr. Bein discusses how we segment our experiences to store as our memories and how these processes might be different for people with anxiety. We also give some tip…
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S3: E13 Your Mind on Emotion Regulation & Conflict with Dr. Rachel Low
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47:32When something's bothering you, do you tend to suppress those emotions or sit with them? Dr. Rachel Low joins us to discuss her research on emotion regulation in individuals, relationships, and families. Learn about how parents' emotion regulation styles might spill over to their children, and how just one person suppressing their emotions in a rom…
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S3: E12 Your Mind on Sex and Relationships with Dr. Jessica Maxwell
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1:01:24Is sexual chemistry just natural compatibility, or can it grow from effort and work? Dr. Jessica Maxwell shares her research exploring how sexual beliefs influence well-being in both long-term and casual relationships. We discuss how individual differences, like attachment styles, shape our relationship preferences, from one-night stands to long-te…
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S3: E11 Your Mind on Rumination with Dr. Rachel Bedder
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1:02:26How often do you play negative experiences over in your head? If this is a painful pattern of thinking, why would we do this? This week we talk about rumination with Dr. Rachel Bedder, she explains why we ruminate and how it is different from worry. Dr. Bedder discusses her computational model of rumination and we learn how we can apply these model…
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S3 E10: Your Mind & Action on Culture and Social Class with Dr. Kimin Eom
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53:19How does culture shape our actions towards the environment and our responses to global crises? Dr. Kimmon Eom joins us to discuss how different cultures and socioeconomic statuses influence the willingness to engage in pro-environmental actions. He also shares work on how pandemics and fear of contagion may make even the unprejudiced support xenoph…
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