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The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public.
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Nature Podcast

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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

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Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ...
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Sleep Science Today

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Struggling with sleep? Sleep Science Today with Andrew Colsky, JD, LPC brings you expert insights to help you sleep better tonight. Each episode features renowned sleep scientists, doctors, and wellness experts who reveal the latest research on sleep health, circadian rhythms, insomnia solutions, stress, and more. Andrew goes beyond the basics, asking the big questions about why we sleep and how to improve it, while uncovering practical strategies you can use immediately. From science-backed ...
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We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and this podcast is all about understanding sleep. We know a lot about what the brain does in sleep, but we are just starting to understand why it does some of these things, and even more excitingly, how we can take full advantage of sleep and also manipulate it for our own ends. In each episode, neuroscientist Penny Lewis interviews a different sleep researcher, talking about a various aspect of sleep science. Topics include sleep physiology and medic ...
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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
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Four healthily skeptical primary care physicians discuss the latest in primary care medicine. Join Essential Evidence Editor Mark Ebell MD, Rush University's Kate Rowland MD, MSU Professor of Medicine Gary Ferenchick MD, and POEMs co-founder Henry Barry MD, MS for this fast-paced weekly update on evidence-based primary care.
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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always ...
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Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Psychopharmacology Institute

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Practical psychopharmacology updates for mental health clinicians. Useful for psychiatry / mental health professionals. Expert interviews and soundbites from CME presentations. Practical and free of commercial bias. Not sponsored by any pharmaceutical company.
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Struggling with fatigue and restless nights? "Sound Sleep, High Energy" delivers rejuvenating sleep and boosted energy through science-backed, 12-step audio protocols tailored for exhausted professionals. What You'll Learn: Define the crucial link between sleep quality and your daily energy levels Identify and avoid common pitfalls that sabotage restful sleep Recognize and understand the different stages of sleep for optimal rest Grasp how sleep cycles function to improve nighttime recovery ...
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Instant Genius

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Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. Watch full episodes of I ...
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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

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“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, in ...
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The Quanta Podcast

Quanta Magazine

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Exploring the distant universe, the insides of cells, the abstractions of math, the complexity of information itself, and much more, The Quanta Podcast is a tour of the frontier between the known and the unknown. In each episode, Quanta Magazine Editor-in-Chief Samir Patel speaks with the minds behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding questions in science and math. Quanta specifically covers fundamental research — driven by curios ...
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The Neuro Experience

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This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous. Find Louisa on Instagram @louisanicola_
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The French Whisperer ASMR Podcast helps you relax and fall asleep with soft spoken bedtime stories, that double as documentaries or lectures about History, Mythology, Astronomy, Physics, Anthropology, the Arts or Architecture... Let these fascinating stories clear your mind and lull you to sleep. Please follow to support my work. You can listen ads free to all my stories, get more of them, download episodes, vote in surveys and connect on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thefrenchwhi ...
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The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.
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Huberman Lab

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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system ...
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Imagine This

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Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is su ...
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Close your eyes and let the universe unfold. Sleep with Science is a nightly invitation to explore the quiet wonder of the natural world. Through calm, unhurried narration, we transform complex scientific ideas into soothing stories that ease your mind and spark gentle curiosity. From the vast patterns of astronomy to the elegant code of DNA, each episode offers a soft passage into topics like physics, biology, geology, helping you learn while you unwind. Perfect for thoughtful minds and res ...
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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.
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Part-Time Genius

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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, a ...
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Mind. Body. Sleep.® is your go-to podcast for breaking free from insomnia and reclaiming your nights—naturally. Hosted by holistic sleep coach Beth Kendall, who fully recovered after 42 years of chronic insomnia, this show explores the fascinating science of neuroplasticity, the nervous system, and the powerful mind-body connection that shapes how we sleep. Each episode brings hope and clarity, helping you understand why insomnia develops and how to retrain your brain for lasting, restorativ ...
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Baby & Toddler Sleep Advice

Baby Sleep Consultant - Emma Purdue

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For 12 years now Baby Sleep Consultant has helped over 150,000 parents get better sleep, as a mother of 3, and sleep consultant Emma is bringing you her knowledge, experience and sleep tips in these episodes. Get more help www.babysleepconsultant.co
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Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own ment ...
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Join the Certified Sleep Coach (just for big kids), Jessica Berk, on the How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep Podcast, where you will learn actionable advice that you can use right now to get everyone sleeping better tonight. As a mom, Jessica knows firsthand the sleep struggles that can happen when kids move from the crib to a big kid bed. Big kids are opinionated and strong-willed, and they can really wear down your patience at night. With over 7 years of experience helping exhausted families ...
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Sliced Bread

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While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up Toast. A study of the spectacular failures of brands which had promised so much to consumers. In each episode, the presenter and BBC business journalist Sean Farrington examines one big idea. What did it promise? Why did people back it? Why did they get burnt? Some of the world’s most successful businesses have also brought us some of the world’s most remarkable failures. So, what led them to be toast? And what can we learn from their stories toda ...
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Bedtime Astronaut

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Welcome to Bedtime Astronaut, where we drift through the universe one idea at a time. Each episode explores real space science, planetary history, and astronomical discoveries in a calm, steady voice—perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.
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The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman

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The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast, exists to transform the conversation around sleep on the planet! Each episode is a conversation with industry leaders designed to deliver practical takeaways to improve your sleep. The intention is to shift the paradigm of wellness to make SLEEP the #1 focus in our journey towards great health. . For years, my sleep was a problem in my life. When I went through my own challenging period of insomnia while traveling internationally, I felt like there was nowhere t ...
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Science Savvy

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Welcome to Science Savvy, where I, Carmen Fairley, leverage my background in Pharmacology and Biomedical Engineering to explore the extraordinary science behind everyday life. I want you to fall in love with science like I did, and realise it doesn't have to be inaccessible jargon. We cover topics from interviews with researchers at the forefront of healthcare, through to mental health, and even topics around love, friendship, and family, to help YOU see that cool science is EVERYWHERE. New ...
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Sleep Better Baby

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Sleep is extremely important for babies because it aids in their growth and development. Babies' brains are actively processing and organising new information while sleeping, which aids in the development of their cognitive, emotional, and motor skills. Adequate sleep also helps the immune system, so it can help prevent illness. Furthermore, sleep regulates the release of hormones such as growth hormone, which is required for babies to grow and develop normally. A good sleep pattern also hel ...
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The Curious Clinicians

The Curious Clinicians

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The Curious Clinicians is a medical podcast that asks "why?". Why do diseases present in certain ways? What are the mechanisms of treatments we use? Why does the human body function as it does? Join us to explore these questions and many more.
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Not every sleepcast needs words. Sleep with Ambient Sound offers pure, uninterrupted soundscapes. No voice, no guidance. Just carefully curated audio environments designed to quiet the mind. From forest rain and ocean wind to distant city streets. Be enveloped in peaceful sound environments, carefully recorded and mixed for restful listening. Ideal for sleep, focus, or moments when silence feels too empty, these soundscapes offer a gentle backdrop to help you switch off without stimulation. ...
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Join host Andrew Colsky on Sleep Science Today as he explores the healing connection between sleep, trauma, and mental wellness with Shannon Kaiser, trauma-informed coach and author of 365 Happy Bedtime Mantras. Shannon shares her transformative journey through clinical depression, sleep apnea, and fibromyalgia, revealing how she turned struggle in…
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The silurian hypothesis is not a theory, but rather a thought experiment: what if a civilization had existed on Earth millions of years ago? After such a long time, could it have left any trace, taking into account the natural decay of all materials, sedimentation and plate tectonics? This video is not about an actual ancient civilization of which …
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We've gathered the NaPS lab to answer all your fascinating questions on all things sleep! A perfect bitesize episode to get stuck into the marvellous world of sleep. 1. How does sleep deprivation affect mental health? - Answered by Martha Wawrzuta Bunney, B. G. , Bunney, W. E. (2013). Mechanisms of Rapid Antidepressant Effects of Sleep Deprivation …
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This episode explores why sleep is SUPER important for body repair, immune function, literally cleaning your brain, and protecting you from diseases like Alzheimer's. We get into some FUN topics like dreams: why we dream, whether there are any benefits to dreaming, and how sleep is different for different animals. Give it a listen, and stay tuned f…
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Learn about Science of Sleep: Understanding Stages and Cycles in this educational episode.Key Takeaways:• Take a few minutes to write down the key information we discussed about Science of Sleep: Understanding Stages and Cycles. Having it written helps you remember and act on it• Identify one specific area where this knowledge applies to your situa…
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Today I’m interviewing Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a Pediatric Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Physician at Duke University, about toddlers and sleep science. We're talking about all things sleep and kids, including crying at night, separation anxiety, toddler naps, & when to make the crib to toddler bed transition. ⬇️ Connect with Dr. Sujay ⬇️ IG: / thatsl…
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Can science really help us live longer - and feel better while we age? In this episode, longevity expert Kayla Barnes-Lentz joins Jonathan and Dr Federica Amati to explore how daily behaviours, emerging science, and personalised data may shape our health span. Many people believe longevity requires extreme routines or expensive treatments, but new …
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health. We explain how to improve hormone levels across the lifespan in both men and women using behavioral, nutritional and exercise-based …
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What led to the collapse of the Christmas savings club Farepak? The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, investigates with the entrepreneur, Sam White, alongside him. It's our Christmas special and we're turning the clock back to the mid 1960s…. and looking at a business which started from humble beginnings in a Peckham butcher's shop, and wen…
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Join primary care physicians Kate, Gary, Henry and Mark as they discuss 4 new POEM (Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters), chosen for their potential to change practice and improve patient outcomes: Mediterranean diet to prevent diabetes, an update to the community-acquired pneumonia guideline, coffee or decaf for afib, and safety of meds for acu…
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00:40 What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud Researchers have created a ‘pangenome’ containing the genomes of multiple potato types, something they believe can help make it easier to breed and sequence new varieties. The potato’s complicated genetics has made it difficult to sequence the plant’s genome, but improvements in tec…
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Think different. Work different. Score different A 68-year-old man presents with progressive urinary hesitancy, weak stream, and nocturia over the past year. He denies dysuria, fever, or hematuria. Digital rectal examination reveals a smooth, symmetrically enlarged prostate. PSA is mildly elevated.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis…
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We’re sharing a preview of another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce. They share why some co…
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Calories. They’ve been at the heart of dieting advice for decades. Eat fewer, burn more, lose weight. simple, right? Except it’s not that simple. Calories only tell us a fraction of the story. To really understand what's going on, we need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Helping us take this step is biologist Giles Yeo. He’ll exp…
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(This episode first aired in July, 2025.) Where does gravity come from? In both general relativity and quantum mechanics, this question is a big problem. One controversial theory proposes that the force arises from the universe's tendency toward disorder, or entropy. In this episode, host Samir Patel speaks with contributing writer George Musser ab…
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Searching for the perfect gift for a loved one doesn't have to be stressful. With some clever thinking, buying a present can be even more fun than receiving one. Author Rachel Wilkerson Miller shares her best tips for the holidays, birthdays or any other occasion. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode …
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What if thousands of steps of gentle walking aren’t giving you the brain protection you think they are? In this solo episode, I break down one of the most important exercise studies published in Nature Communications and what it means for your brain, longevity, and Alzheimer’s risk. Tracking over 73,000 people for eight years using wearables, the f…
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Endotrachael intubation is a highly important critical care procedure, and as such, clinicians are working to improve the procedure to ensure the best patient outcomes. As Stephanie DeMasi, MD, MS, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, goes through the detailed review she wrote, along with her colleagues…
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Dr. Ryan Gober, Medical Science Liaison at Electromedical Products International (EPI). Dr. Gober shares his insights on the science behind Alpha-Stim, its clinical applications for anxiety, insomnia, and pain, and the role of non-invasive brain stimulation in mental health treatment. Electromedical Products International (EPI) is a medical device …
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In this episode, we explore brexanolone and zuranolone—the first FDA-approved medications specifically for postpartum depression. How do these neurosteroid-based treatments work differently than traditional antidepressants, and could they offer relief in just days rather than weeks? Faculty: Lauren Osborne, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn mor…
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David Choe is a world-renowned artist, writer, podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child, he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also that he was a complete disgrace, leading him to channel his energy—including deep shame—into art that brought him global recognition. He shares about his addictions that put him on a decades-lo…
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Death can be an uncomfortable and scary topic. But J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author of As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve, says talking about it can help us prepare for and process death — our own and those we love. On this episode of Life Kit, Park shares how to support someone who’s dying, what death can look like, and how to cons…
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Exploring GLP-1 agonists in a new light, Matt examines a review that positions these metabolic hormones as potential brain defenders. He details their surprising presence in memory centers and their capacity to combat the "biological rust" of oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. Matt critically evaluates the gap between robust animal models and …
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Today on Dr. M’s Women and Children First, we’re joined by Dr. Sam Yanuck, a clinician-educator who has spent more than three decades translating immunology from the bench to the bedside. Dr. Yanuck has been in private practice since 1992 and is the creator of Cogence Immunology, one of the most widely respected functional immunology training progr…
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From their opulent rise in 19th-century Paris and London to their golden age in bustling American cities, department stores revolutionized shopping and shaped modern consumer culture. These grand spaces weren’t just for buying...they were places of wonder, luxury, and social change. Tonight, explore the evolution, charm, and cultural legacy of depa…
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Our brain constructs the world we hear, see, and feel — but tinnitus shows how that superpower can backfire. This episode is made in collaboration with Vox's Unexplainable. Hear their series on sound here. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted b…
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Where does the solar system truly end? This episode explores the boundaries of our cosmic neighborhood, from the outer planets and the Kuiper Belt to the distant Oort Cloud and the edge of the Sun’s influence. We examine how gravity, solar wind, and interstellar space define the gradual transition from our solar system into the wider galaxy.…
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Nature: Asteroids, antibiotics and ants: a year of remarkable science In this episode: 1:58 Evidence of ancient brine on an asteroid Samples taken from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft suggest the parent body it originated from is likely to have contained salty, subsurface water. This finding provides insights into the chemistry o…
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Believe it or not, heavier bowls, a pair of headphones, and an electronic lollipop can trick your mind grapes into making tasty food even tastier. But how? And why?! Plus, the legend of the PB-and-mayo sandwich, and one very cute pepper to avoid. Featuring Bob Holmes. This episode originally aired on June 30, 2017. Get your official Part-Time Geniu…
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Journalling regularly can help improve sleep, lead to better decision making and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It has also been shown to decrease emotional stress, make it easier to turn new behaviours into long term habits, improve the quality of our relationships and, ultimately, help us lead more mindful and intentional lives. Feel …
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There’s little doubt that we humans are a deeply social species; in many ways, our interactions with others define the very essence of who we are. But in recent times, studies have shown that we’re connecting with one another less and less, to the point where some say we may now be facing a loneliness epidemic. So, why are social interactions so vi…
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First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about this year’s best online news stories—top performers and staff picks alike. Together they journey the scientific gamut, from bird feeders’ influence on hummingbird beak evolution to the use of “artificial spacetimes” to guide tiny robots through their envir…
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Welcome to part two of our Best of 2025 series - the moments that changed how our listeners think about their health and what they do on a day-to-day basis. In this episode, we delve into simple questions with profound impact. Is it safe to experiment with your own health? Does cheese really cause bad dreams? Why do some breakfasts leave you tired …
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to use science-based tools to better set and achieve goals. I discuss the neuroscience of goal pursuit and how dopamine and visual attention shape motivation and effort. I explain whether visualizing success or failure better supports goal pursuit, how to choose goals at the right level of diff…
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Getting a good haircut can take some trial and error. Three professional stylists break down how to find a salon you can trust, what a successful consultation looks like, and how to walk out loving your new cut. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifek…
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The fashion chain C&A continues to thrive elsewhere so why did it shut all its UK stores? The BBC Business journalist, Sean Farrington, investigates how they ended up toast, in the company of resident business expert and entrepreneur, Sam White. C&A used to be one of the biggest fashion retailers on the UK's high streets until a shock decision in 2…
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Mark Dini is a decentralized health consultant specializing in quantum and circadian biology, functional medicine, comprehensive blood testing, tissue-specific bioregulator peptides, signaling peptide therapy, and longevity and healthspan optimization. His career is dedicated to advancing holistic and scientific methods to improve health and well-b…
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Happy Creaturekringletimes everyone! Today on the show I'm joined by Just the Zoo of Us host Ellen Weatherford, and we talk about animals who manage to keep their babies cold despite freezing temperature! Bears, walruses, snowy owls, and penguins, all who make great sacrifices to ensure their babies survive cold weather and don't become pup-sicles.…
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In this episode, we explore lumateperone for treating major depressive episodes with mixed features – that challenging presentation where patients experience depression alongside racing thoughts and restlessness. Can we effectively treat both the despair and the activation without triggering mania? Dr. Kristin Raj examines the evidence and clinical…
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