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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:55:36 GMTSun, 06 Sep 2026 12:33:45 GMT60Smooth Brain Society<p>In an attempt to change the way information is presented, we’ll be speaking to researchers, experts, and all round wrinkly brained individuals, making them simplify what they have to say and in turn, hopefully, improving our understanding of a broad range of topics rooted in psychology. Join us as we try to develop ourselves, one brain fold at a time.<br />Instagram: @thesmoothbrainsociety <br />TikTok: @thesmoothbrainsociety<br />Youtube: @thesmoothbrainsociety<br />Facebook: @thesmoothbrainsociety<br />Threads: @thesmoothbrainsociety<br />X/twitter: @smoothbrainsoc<br />https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety</p>episodicSmooth Brain Societythesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Voices From Greenland: Reclaiming History, Knowledge and Language - Ep #01]]>What does it actually mean to decolonise research?

For the first episode of Voices from the Field, we go to Greenland to speak with Inuk anthropologist, educator and Indigenous rights advocate Qivioq Nivi Løvstrøm about research, identity and disability rights in Greenland.

Qivioq takes us into the realities of conducting research in Greenland, exploring what decolonisation can mean beyond theory, what it looks like in practice and why research cannot be separated from the historical and political structures in which it takes place.

We also explore the power of language. Qivioq discusses teaching historical methods in Kalaallisut, challenging colonial narratives of Greenland's past, and how the words we use to describe disability can shape how people understand themselves and their place in society.

We finish by imagining a different academic system built around genuine collaboration, Indigenous knowledge and international networks rather than tokenistic inclusion.

Supported by the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP).

]]>43cfe8b9-1a03-40c4-8887-cc94c4be2226Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT<p>What does it actually mean to decolonise research?</p><p></p><p>For the first episode of <b>Voices from the Field</b>, we go to Greenland to speak with Inuk anthropologist, educator and Indigenous rights advocate <b>Qivioq Nivi Løvstrøm</b> about research, identity and disability rights in Greenland.</p><p></p><p>Qivioq takes us into the realities of conducting research in Greenland, exploring what decolonisation can mean beyond theory, what it looks like in practice and why research cannot be separated from the historical and political structures in which it takes place.</p><p></p><p>We also explore the power of language. Qivioq discusses teaching historical methods in Kalaallisut, challenging colonial narratives of Greenland's past, and how the words we use to describe disability can shape how people understand themselves and their place in society.</p><p></p><p>We finish by imagining a different academic system built around genuine collaboration, Indigenous knowledge and international networks rather than tokenistic inclusion.</p><p></p><p>Supported by the <b>International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)</b>.</p>no00:54:5651Voices From Greenland: Reclaiming History, Knowledge and Language - Ep #01full<![CDATA[#43. Subjective Fear and The Experience of Presence - Dr. Christopher Maymon]]>Dr. Chris Maymon, of Victoria University of Wellington, talks to us about his research on the experience of being Present. Him and his team use virtual reality to test the causal role of subjective and physiological components of fear in generating presence. Dr. Maymon goes through the background of understanding being present as a concept and how it is measured, the use of virtual reality in his experiments and some of the interesting findings including how your subjective fear and not your heart rate and other physiological measures impact our experience of presence.

Read the paper here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379928195_The_presence_of_fear_How_subjective_fear_not_physiological_changes_shapes_the_experience_of_presence

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]]>Buzzsprout-15527984Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Chris Maymon, of Victoria University of Wellington, talks to us about his research on the experience of being Present. Him and his team use virtual reality to test the causal role of subjective and physiological components of fear in generating presence. Dr. Maymon goes through the background of understanding being present as a concept and how it is measured, the use of virtual reality in his experiments and some of the interesting findings including how your subjective fear and not your heart rate and other physiological measures impact our experience of presence.<br /><br />Read the paper here: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379928195_The_presence_of_fear_How_subjective_fear_not_physiological_changes_shapes_the_experience_of_presence" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379928195_The_presence_of_fear_How_subjective_fear_not_physiological_changes_shapes_the_experience_of_presence</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:14:57243#43. Subjective Fear and The Experience of Presence - Dr. Christopher Maymonfull<![CDATA[#91. Understanding Health Inequalitites: From Police & Veterans to Ethinic Minorities - Dr. Patsy Irizar]]>Do police officers drink more than the general population? How does racial discrimination affect mental health? And what can large-scale data tell us about health inequalities?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Patsy Irizar from Liverpool John Moores University to explore two seemingly different but deeply connected areas of research: alcohol use and mental health in the police and military, and the impact of racial discrimination on psychological wellbeing.

Dr. Irizar shares her journey, discussing her groundbreaking PhD work examining alcohol use among UK police officers and the culture surrounding drinking in policing. We unpack findings from a dataset of 40,000 officers, challenge stereotypes about the “hard-drinking cop,” and explore the complex relationship between alcohol and mental health.

The conversation then turns to health inequalities, where Patsy explains how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted long-standing racial disparities in health outcomes. We discuss how discrimination can become biologically and psychologically embedded, why social determinants matter, and what researchers are learning from the largest survey of minoritized ethnic groups conducted in the UK.

Along the way, we talk about:

  •  Why people use alcohol to cope with mental health difficulties 
  •  The changing drinking culture within UK policing 
  •  The “sick quitter” hypothesis 
  •  Trauma, occupational stress, and mental health 
  •  COVID-19 and ethnic health inequalities 
  •  Structural and institutional racism 
  •  How discrimination affects mental health over time 
  •  Improving mental health services and treatment pathways 
  •  The role of research in creating meaningful social change 

Whether you're interested in psychology, public health, policing, addiction research, or social inequality, this episode offers a fascinating look at how our environments shape mental health.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19401204Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p><b>Do police officers drink more than the general population? How does racial discrimination affect mental health? And what can large-scale data tell us about health inequalities?</b></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Dr. Patsy Irizar</b> from Liverpool John Moores University to explore two seemingly different but deeply connected areas of research: alcohol use and mental health in the police and military, and the impact of racial discrimination on psychological wellbeing.</p><p>Dr. Irizar shares her journey, discussing her groundbreaking PhD work examining alcohol use among UK police officers and the culture surrounding drinking in policing. We unpack findings from a dataset of 40,000 officers, challenge stereotypes about the “hard-drinking cop,” and explore the complex relationship between alcohol and mental health.</p><p>The conversation then turns to health inequalities, where Patsy explains how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted long-standing racial disparities in health outcomes. We discuss how discrimination can become biologically and psychologically embedded, why social determinants matter, and what researchers are learning from the largest survey of minoritized ethnic groups conducted in the UK.</p><p>Along the way, we talk about:</p><ul><li> Why people use alcohol to cope with mental health difficulties </li><li> The changing drinking culture within UK policing </li><li> The “sick quitter” hypothesis </li><li> Trauma, occupational stress, and mental health </li><li> COVID-19 and ethnic health inequalities </li><li> Structural and institutional racism </li><li> How discrimination affects mental health over time </li><li> Improving mental health services and treatment pathways </li><li> The role of research in creating meaningful social change </li></ul><p>Whether you're interested in psychology, public health, policing, addiction research, or social inequality, this episode offers a fascinating look at how our environments shape mental health.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:04:35291#91. Understanding Health Inequalitites: From Police & Veterans to Ethinic Minorities - Dr. Patsy Irizarfull<![CDATA[#82. How to Build a Conspiracy Theory - Dr. John Kerr]]>Dr. John Kerr, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago and Science Lead for the Public Health Communication Centre, discusses the psychological roots of belief and disbelief in scientific consensus. He shares his journey from neuroscience to science communication, exploring the complexities of conspiracy theories, misinformation, and the impact of AI on public perception. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological traits that influence belief systems and the need for intellectual humility in navigating these issues.

https://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/staff/john-kerr

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18708137Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. John Kerr, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago and Science Lead for the Public Health Communication Centre, discusses the psychological roots of belief and disbelief in scientific consensus. He shares his journey from neuroscience to science communication, exploring the complexities of conspiracy theories, misinformation, and the impact of AI on public perception. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological traits that influence belief systems and the need for intellectual humility in navigating these issues.</p><p><a href="https://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/staff/john-kerr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/staff/john-kerr</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:21:26282#82. How to Build a Conspiracy Theory - Dr. John Kerrfull<![CDATA[#75. From Neurology to Pandemic Misinformation - Dr. Jonathan Howard]]>Dr. Jonathan Howard, neurologist and psychiatrist at NYU Langone and chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital, discusses his dual origin stories. The first as a medical professional and his experiences treating multiple sclerosis and other neuro-immune diseases. The second, understanding the dangers of misinformation in medicine, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic which he doccuments across two books "We want them infected" and "Everyone Else is Lying to you". Dr. Howard reflects on the lessons learned from COVID-19 and the need for the medical community to regain public trust and effectively combat misinformation.

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]]>Buzzsprout-18177879Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Jonathan Howard, neurologist and psychiatrist at NYU Langone and chief of the neurology service at Bellevue Hospital, discusses his dual origin stories. The first as a medical professional and his experiences treating multiple sclerosis and other neuro-immune diseases. The second, understanding the dangers of misinformation in medicine, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic which he doccuments across two books "<em>We want them infected</em>" and "<em>Everyone Else is Lying to you</em>". Dr. Howard reflects on the lessons learned from COVID-19 and the need for the medical community to regain public trust and effectively combat misinformation.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:23:45275#75. From Neurology to Pandemic Misinformation - Dr. Jonathan Howardfull<![CDATA[#69. How Creativity Really Works - Dr. Keith Sawyer]]>What is creativity, really? In this episode of the Smooth Brain Society, we dive deep with Dr. Keith Sawyer—MIT-trained computer scientist, jazz pianist, and leading creativity researcher and Professor in Educational Innovations at the University of North Carolina—to unravel the psychology of creative thinking. From the neuroscience of flow states to the myth of the lone genius, Dr. Sawyer breaks down how creativity happens in the mind, in collaboration, and in the classroom. We explore his many books on creativity including his 2024 book Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation, known as "the creativity bible," and his latest publication, Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools, a groundbreaking account of how nationally known artists and designers teach. Join us as we learn why stepping away from work might be the most productive thing you do. 

Oh! and that apple story about Newton? Not quite what you think. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-17551074Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>What <em>is</em> creativity, really? In this episode of the Smooth Brain Society, we dive deep with Dr. Keith Sawyer—MIT-trained computer scientist, jazz pianist, and leading creativity researcher and Professor in Educational Innovations at the University of North Carolina—to unravel the psychology of creative thinking. From the neuroscience of flow states to the myth of the lone genius, Dr. Sawyer breaks down how creativity happens in the mind, in collaboration, and in the classroom. We explore his many books on creativity including his 2024 book <a href="https://amzn.to/3B7wQul" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><em>Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation</em></a>, known as "the creativity bible," and his latest publication, <a href="https://www.learningtosee.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><em>Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools</em></a><em>, </em>a groundbreaking account of how nationally known artists and designers teach. Join us as we learn why stepping away from work might be the most productive thing you do. </p><p>Oh! and that apple story about Newton? Not quite what you think. </p><p><a href="https://keithsawyer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://keithsawyer.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:07:27269#69. How Creativity Really Works - Dr. Keith Sawyerfull<![CDATA[#57. I Am But More Than A Refugee - Behrouz Boochani and Abdul Samad Haidari]]>Behrouz Boochani and Abdul Samad Haidari speak about their journeys as refugees, the systems which demonize asylum seekers as criminals, Manus Prison Theory and structural oppression, and the role of art, literature and storytelling in resistance an healing.

Guest Profiles:

Behrouz Boochani is a Kurdish-Iranian journalist, human rights defender, writer, film producer and research fellow at Canterbury University. He, along with Omid Tofighian, developed the Manus Prison Theory which is a framework to understand offshore detention facilities and how this system functions as a form of systemic violence and oppression against asylum seekers. Behrouz himself was detained at Manus Island for two years after its official closure in 2019 and his memoir, No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison, won the Victorian Prize for Literature and the Victorian Premier's Prize for Nonfiction in January 2019.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/31/writing-from-manus-prison-a-scathing-critique-of-domination-and-oppression

Abdul Samad Haidari is journalist, poet and refugee advocate. From the Hazara community in Afghanistan, he was forced to flee Afghanistan on multiple occasions having spent his childhood as a refugee in Pakistan and Iran before returning. His journalism had a particular focus on women and children's rights, terrorist group actions, transparency and accountability in government, and the systematic persecution of minority groups in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.  He spent 9 years in a refugee camp in Indonesia before making in to New Zealand. The podcast title "I am but more than a refugee" is an homage to one of the poems in his recent book. "The Unsent Condolences"

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]]>Buzzsprout-16648922Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>Behrouz Boochani and Abdul Samad Haidari speak about their journeys as refugees, the systems which demonize asylum seekers as criminals, Manus Prison Theory and structural oppression, and the role of art, literature and storytelling in resistance an healing. <br /><br />Guest Profiles:<br /><br />Behrouz Boochani is a Kurdish-Iranian journalist, human rights defender, writer, film producer and research fellow at Canterbury University. He, along with Omid Tofighian, developed the Manus Prison Theory which is a framework to understand offshore detention facilities and how this system functions as a form of systemic violence and oppression against asylum seekers. Behrouz himself was detained at Manus Island for two years after its official closure in 2019 and his memoir, No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison, won the Victorian Prize for Literature and the Victorian Premier's Prize for Nonfiction in January 2019.<br /><a href=" https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/31/writing-from-manus-prison-a-scathing-critique-of-domination-and-oppression" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><br />https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/31/writing-from-manus-prison-a-scathing-critique-of-domination-and-oppression</a><br /><br />Abdul Samad Haidari is journalist, poet and refugee advocate. From the Hazara community in Afghanistan, he was forced to flee Afghanistan on multiple occasions having spent his childhood as a refugee in Pakistan and Iran before returning. His journalism had a particular focus on women and children's rights, terrorist group actions, transparency and accountability in government, and the systematic persecution of minority groups in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.  He spent 9 years in a refugee camp in Indonesia before making in to New Zealand. The podcast title "I am but more than a refugee" is an homage to one of the poems in his recent book. "The Unsent Condolences" <br /><br /><a href="https://abdulsamadhaidari.wixsite.com/site/books" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://abdulsamadhaidari.wixsite.com/site/books</a><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:10:56257#57. I Am But More Than A Refugee - Behrouz Boochani and Abdul Samad Haidarifull<![CDATA[#59. Understanding Autism - Dr. Calum Hartley]]>Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Dr. Calum Hartley of Lancaster University talks us through ASD and come of the misconceptions people have about it. We cover Dr. Hartley's research on language development in children with autism and cover some other research with regards to the negative interactions people with autism often face in the criminal justice system.

Dr. Calum Hartley: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/about-us/people/calum-hartley

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]]>Buzzsprout-16868925Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Dr. Calum Hartley of Lancaster University talks us through ASD and come of the misconceptions people have about it. We cover Dr. Hartley's research on language development in children with autism and cover some other research with regards to the negative interactions people with autism often face in the criminal justice system.</p><p>Dr. Calum Hartley: <a href="https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/about-us/people/calum-hartley" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/about-us/people/calum-hartley</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:02:15259#59. Understanding Autism - Dr. Calum Hartleyfull<![CDATA[#49. Understanding Co-occurring Alcohol and Mental Health Problems - Dr. Jo-Anne Puddephatt]]>Dr. Jo-Anne Puddephatt of Edge Hill University is a mixed-methods researcher in the field of mental health, alcohol use, and co-occurring problems. She combines her experience of working in psychiatric intensive care units with her expertise using datasets to explore the patterns of drinking across individuals experiencing different mental health problems. Jo-Anne also conducts qualitative research and works with patient involvement groups to explore the mechanisms of co-occurring alcohol and mental health problems.

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]]>Buzzsprout-16086679Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://research.edgehill.ac.uk/en/persons/jo-anne-puddephatt/publications/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Jo-Anne Puddephatt</a> of <a href="https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Edge Hill University</a> is a mixed-methods researcher in the field of mental health, alcohol use, and co-occurring problems. She combines her experience of working in psychiatric intensive care units with her expertise using datasets to explore the patterns of drinking across individuals experiencing different mental health problems. Jo-Anne also conducts qualitative research and works with patient involvement groups to explore the mechanisms of co-occurring alcohol and mental health problems.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:55:08249#49. Understanding Co-occurring Alcohol and Mental Health Problems - Dr. Jo-Anne Puddephattfull<![CDATA[#41. ‘Ngaruroro’: Understanding Māori Wellbeing - Finley Johnson]]>Finley Ngarangi Johnson and Colleagues introduce 'Ngaruroro' which is a new model for Māori wellbeing. Fin, who is a PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington and a Researcher at the Ministry of Social Development, talks about the effort put into designing the new measure. the themes it covers and some of the issues faced when designing a wellbeing measure for the complexities of different Māori identities.

Their paper can be accessed here : https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/4/445

The episode is co-hosted by Prateek Shankar, CEO, Jungle Publics. He was a guest on an earlier episode about his work on Planetary Melancholia

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]]>Buzzsprout-15322517Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>Finley Ngarangi Johnson and Colleagues introduce 'Ngaruroro' which is a new model for Māori wellbeing. Fin, who is a PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington and a Researcher at the Ministry of Social Development, talks about the effort put into designing the new measure. the themes it covers and some of the issues faced when designing a wellbeing measure for the complexities of different Māori identities.<br /><br />Their paper can be accessed here :<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/4/445" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/4/445</a><br /><br />The episode is co-hosted by Prateek Shankar, CEO, Jungle Publics. He was a guest on an earlier episode about his work on Planetary Melancholia<br /><br />See Prateek's episode here: <a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com/2024/05/31/38-planetary-melancholia-prateek-shankar-and-valerie-navarrete/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com/2024/05/31/38-planetary-melancholia-prateek-shankar-and-valerie-navarrete/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:13:53241#41. ‘Ngaruroro’: Understanding Māori Wellbeing - Finley Johnsonfull<![CDATA[#33. So Emotional - Assoc. Prof. Gina Grimshaw]]>Associate Professor Gina Grimshaw leads the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab at Victoria University of Wellington. She joins to talk about emotions and her research on how emotional states affect cognitive processes like attention, language, and executive control. Gina also gives us an intro into multiple aspects of emotions such as the association of emotions with colors and why artificial intelligence is poor at detecting emotions. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-14638100Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:00 GMT<p>Associate Professor Gina Grimshaw leads the <a href="https://canlabvuw.wordpress.com/people-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab</a> at Victoria University of Wellington. She joins to talk about emotions and her research on how emotional states affect cognitive processes like attention, language, and executive control. Gina also gives us an intro into multiple aspects of emotions such as the association of emotions with colors and why artificial intelligence is poor at detecting emotions. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:16:46233#33. So Emotional - Assoc. Prof. Gina Grimshawfull<![CDATA[#16. Being Creative - Prof. Vlad Glaveanu]]>What do we mean when someone is creative? Professor. Vlad Glaveanu from Dublin City University video called in to talk about his work with creativity, imagination, culture, societal changes and possibility. We cover topics like the factors useful to creativity, types of creative identities, creativity and culture and Prof. Vlad's recent work on possibility and researching memes.

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]]>Buzzsprout-12545891Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT<p>What do we mean when someone is creative? Professor. Vlad Glaveanu from Dublin City University video called in to talk about his work with creativity, imagination, culture, societal changes and possibility. We cover topics like the factors useful to creativity, types of creative identities, creativity and culture and Prof. Vlad's recent work on possibility and researching memes.<br /><br />Prof. Vlad Glaveanu's <a href="https://www.dcu.ie/psychology/people/vlad-glaveanu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">webpage</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:21:14216#16. Being Creative - Prof. Vlad Glaveanufull<![CDATA[#11. Mental Health Awareness Special with Youthline, Bravely and Jasmin Shoukri]]>Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated Mental Health Awareness week 2022 from the 28th of September to the 2nd of October.  To pay tribute to the work done by people who do not fit directly under the traditional psychologist, psychiatrists and therapist roles, we had 3 interviews with guests covering different styles of support work and mental health resources available to communities.

This episode contains discussions on mental health. If you are struggling please reach out for help. Useful contacts for some countries can be found here.  https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

Rob Cartwright joined us to speak about Bravely, a global, mental health app trying to bridge the gap between therapy and 'just using google'. The second interview is with Jasmin Shoukri, a mental health coach in Germany, who spoke about the similarities and differences between support work in New Zealand and Germany before talking about her own coaching. Lastly, we come back to the studio with Abbey Busch, the Education and Youth Development Coordinator of Youthline Wellington to talk about  the roles they play and services they offer with regards to youth mental health support work in Wellington in particular and Aotearoa in general.

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]]>Buzzsprout-11447839Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 GMT<p>Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated Mental Health Awareness week 2022 from the 28th of September to the 2nd of October.  To pay tribute to the work done by people who do not fit directly under the traditional psychologist, psychiatrists and therapist roles, we had 3 interviews with guests covering different styles of support work and mental health resources available to communities. <br /><br />This episode contains discussions on mental health. If you are struggling please reach out for help. Useful contacts for some countries can be found here. <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm</a> <br /><br />Rob Cartwright joined us to speak about <a href="https://www.bravely.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bravely</a>, a global, mental health app trying to bridge the gap between therapy and 'just using google'. The second interview is with Jasmin Shoukri, a mental health coach in Germany, who spoke about the similarities and differences between support work in New Zealand and Germany before talking about her own coaching. Lastly, we come back to the studio with Abbey Busch, the Education and Youth Development Coordinator of <a href="https://www.youthline.co.nz/wellington-centre-page.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Youthline Wellington</a> to talk about  the roles they play and services they offer with regards to youth mental health support work in Wellington in particular and Aotearoa in general.<br /><br />As mentioned in the episode all proceeds go to Youthline Wellington: <br />Merchandise website: <a href="http://smoothbrainsociety.digitees.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://smoothbrainsociety.digitees.co.nz/</a><br /><br />Again, we would like to thank our guests for the work they do and finding time to come on the podcast. For more information:<br /><br />Bravely: <a href="https://www.bravely.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.bravely.io/</a><br />Jasmin Shoukri:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/coaching.withjasmin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> instagram</a>, <a href="https://linktr.ee/jasmin.shoukri" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">linktr.ee</a><br />Youthline: <a href="https://www.youthline.co.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthlinewellington/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">instagram<br /></a><br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:42:30111#11. Mental Health Awareness Special with Youthline, Bravely and Jasmin Shoukrifull<![CDATA[#3. Relationships, red flags and love - Dr. Matt Hammond]]>Relationships researcher, Dr. Matt Hammond joined us to answer questions asked by our instagram followers about relationships.

CW: The episode covers content on topics such as aggression/gaslighting/violence. If you are looking for assistance, here are links to some of the places mentioned in the podcast.

https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com [this works internationally, it redirects you to specific helplines based on your location]

https://www.2shine.org.nz/get-help/helpline/ or call 0508-744-633 [NZ based helpline to talk about experiences of aggression/violence either from themselves or other people]

https://1737.org.nz/ or Free-text 1737 [NZ based general support line]

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]]>https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsocietyBuzzsprout-10608684Fri, 13 May 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>Relationships researcher, Dr. Matt Hammond joined us to answer questions asked by our instagram followers about relationships. <br /><br /><b>CW</b>: The episode covers content on topics such as aggression/gaslighting/violence. If you are looking for assistance, here are links to some of the places mentioned in the podcast.<br /><br /><a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wannatalkaboutit.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csahir.hussain%40vuw.ac.nz%7Cf7f84243fc6349ab6e2908da2d61e84d%7Ccfe63e236951427e8683bb84dcf1d20c%7C0%7C0%7C637872195795692393%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cJRWf8pDW2U%2BldCiKQZA1l8F8QacCzX327jZE7aBAv4%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com</a> [this works internationally, it redirects you to specific helplines based on your location]</p><p><a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.2shine.org.nz%2Fget-help%2Fhelpline%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csahir.hussain%40vuw.ac.nz%7Cf7f84243fc6349ab6e2908da2d61e84d%7Ccfe63e236951427e8683bb84dcf1d20c%7C0%7C0%7C637872195795692393%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uEHablZc9Cntz4KSfqlcyyw7CZuf9ShM%2FQQMrBcfVws%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.2shine.org.nz/get-help/helpline/</a> or call 0508-744-633 [NZ based helpline to talk about experiences of aggression/violence either from themselves or other people]</p><p><a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F1737.org.nz%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csahir.hussain%40vuw.ac.nz%7Cf7f84243fc6349ab6e2908da2d61e84d%7Ccfe63e236951427e8683bb84dcf1d20c%7C0%7C0%7C637872195795848628%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N9UQh0Hp%2BN4ngR2PKJa4x1MXHoKInuHPHXFByo7P1hw%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://1737.org.nz/</a> or Free-text 1737 [NZ based general support line]</p><p>In NZ, call 111 for an emergency or crisis situation</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:09:5413#3. Relationships, red flags and love - Dr. Matt Hammondfull<![CDATA[#30. Unravelling the Role of Dopamine - Dr. Kate Witt]]>Dr. Kate Witt, lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, joins to discuss her research on Dopamine. Dopamine is an integral neurotransmitter, mainly associated with pleasure and motivation. Dr. Witt's work uses a genetically modified animal model to understand changes in behaviour focusing particularly on anhedonia (the inability to experience joy or pleasure), asociality (lack of social interactions) and avolition (lack of motivation).

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]]>Buzzsprout-14179215Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/psyc/research/phd-students/kate-witt" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Kate Witt</a>, lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, joins to discuss her research on Dopamine. Dopamine is an integral neurotransmitter, mainly associated with pleasure and motivation. Dr. Witt's work uses a genetically modified animal model to understand changes in behaviour focusing particularly on anhedonia (the inability to experience joy or pleasure), asociality (lack of social interactions) and avolition (lack of motivation).</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:20:38230#30. Unravelling the Role of Dopamine - Dr. Kate Wittfull<![CDATA[#87. How Prehabilitation Can Improve Cancer Outcomes - Dr. Chris Gaffney]]>Can preparing the body before cancer treatment improve recovery, reduce complications, and even protect brain function?

In this episode, Sahir sits down with Dr. Christopher Gaffney, Senior Lecturer in Integrative Physiology at Lancaster University, to explore the growing science of prehabilitation. Prehabilitation uses exercise, nutrition, and psychological support to help cancer patients better tolerate surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

They discuss how a patient’s baseline fitness can influence treatment outcomes, why exercise is increasingly being viewed as medicine, the emerging evidence around “chemo brain,” and why healthcare may need to shift from reactive treatment to proactive preparation.

A fascinating conversation at the intersection of cancer research, physiology, and preventative medicine.

Topics Covered

  •  What prehabilitation is and why it matters 
  •  Exercise as medicine in cancer care 
  •  How fitness affects surgery and chemotherapy outcomes 
  •  The science behind chemo brain and fatigue 
  •  Why medicine needs to think earlier, not later

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19102686Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Can preparing the body <em>before</em> cancer treatment improve recovery, reduce complications, and even protect brain function?</p><p>In this episode, Sahir sits down with Dr. Christopher Gaffney, Senior Lecturer in Integrative Physiology at Lancaster University, to explore the growing science of <b>prehabilitation. Prehabilitation </b>uses exercise, nutrition, and psychological support to help cancer patients better tolerate surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.</p><p>They discuss how a patient’s baseline fitness can influence treatment outcomes, why exercise is increasingly being viewed as medicine, the emerging evidence around “chemo brain,” and why healthcare may need to shift from reactive treatment to proactive preparation.</p><p>A fascinating conversation at the intersection of cancer research, physiology, and preventative medicine.</p><p>Topics Covered</p><ul><li> What prehabilitation is and why it matters </li><li> Exercise as medicine in cancer care </li><li> How fitness affects surgery and chemotherapy outcomes </li><li> The science behind chemo brain and fatigue </li><li> Why medicine needs to think earlier, not later</li></ul><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes01:00:32287#87. How Prehabilitation Can Improve Cancer Outcomes - Dr. Chris Gaffneyfull<![CDATA[#23. Leadership and Mental health: Experiences from the Military - Dan 'Zia' Joseph]]>Dan Zia Joseph, author of Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts, joins from the United States to speak about mental health among military personnel and veterans, the importance of understanding mental health as a leadership quality, steps to improve mental health, his research on jiujitsu as a mechanism for anxiety control and his upcoming books. 

Dan's website: https://combatpsych.com/

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]]>Buzzsprout-13604325Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>Dan Zia Joseph, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backpack-Rucksack-Leadership-Resilience-Military/dp/B0BRQB8HSY" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Leadership and Resilience From Military Experts</a>, joins from the United States to speak about mental health among military personnel and veterans, the importance of understanding mental health as a leadership quality, steps to improve mental health, his research on jiujitsu as a mechanism for anxiety control and his upcoming books.  <br /><br />Dan's website: <a href="https://combatpsych.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://combatpsych.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:12:25223#23. Leadership and Mental health: Experiences from the Military - Dan 'Zia' Josephfull<![CDATA[#76. The Future Of Brain Imaging - Dr. Liam Collins-Jones]]>Dr. Liam Collins-Jones of University of Cambridge shares his journey from studying medicine to becoming a neuroscientist and comedian. He discusses innovative brain imaging techniques, particularly near infrared spectroscopy, and their applications in understanding brain activity in babies and dementia patients. The podcast explores the intersection of science and humor, emphasizing the importance of making science accessible and enjoyable. Liam also reflects on the challenges of research, the value of curiosity, and the role of comedy in science communication.

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]]>Buzzsprout-18262488Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Liam Collins-Jones of <a href="https://www.cam.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">University of Cambridge</a> shares his journey from studying medicine to becoming a neuroscientist and comedian. He discusses innovative brain imaging techniques, particularly near infrared spectroscopy, and their applications in understanding brain activity in babies and dementia patients. The podcast explores the intersection of science and humor, emphasizing the importance of making science accessible and enjoyable. Liam also reflects on the challenges of research, the value of curiosity, and the role of comedy in science communication.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:16:08276#76. The Future Of Brain Imaging - Dr. Liam Collins-Jonesfull<![CDATA[#13. Religion - Dr. Aiyana Willard]]>Dr. Aiyana Willard, Senior lecturer at the Centre for Culture and Evolution at Brunel University London and research associate at the Institute for Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at Oxford. Dr. Willard along with Feryl Badiani, PhD student focusing on Hinduism in India, talk to us about what religions are, why they exist, the reasons for some religions being more successful than others and what explains breaking of religions in different sects.. We also talk about Dr. Willard's work with new age religions and witchcraft. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-12166764Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Aiyana Willard, Senior lecturer at the Centre for Culture and Evolution at Brunel University London and research associate at the Institute for Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at Oxford. Dr. Willard along with Feryl Badiani, PhD student focusing on Hinduism in India, talk to us about what religions are, why they exist, the reasons for some religions being more successful than others and what explains breaking of religions in different sects.. We also talk about Dr. Willard's work with new age religions and witchcraft. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:31:14213#13. Religion - Dr. Aiyana Willardfull<![CDATA[#52. Decoding Concussions: Biomarkers, Diagnosis, and Recovery - Asha Strom]]>Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, better known as concussions, are poorly understood. This means diagnosis and proper management are difficult often leading to people living with the impacts of milder injuries for years. Asha Strom of the University of Birmingham talks about UoB's current project, Called mTBI predict, looking at multiple aspects of traumatic brain injury to identify biomarkers (biological identifiers) which will help better detect and manage concussions.

Link to project: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/metabolism-systems/translational-brain-science/mtbi-predict

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]]>Buzzsprout-16319126Sun, 22 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT<p>Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, better known as concussions, are poorly understood. This means diagnosis and proper management are difficult often leading to people living with the impacts of milder injuries for years. Asha Strom of the University of Birmingham talks about UoB's current project, <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/metabolism-systems/translational-brain-science/mtbi-predict" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Called mTBI predict</a>, looking at multiple aspects of traumatic brain injury to identify biomarkers (biological identifiers) which will help better detect and manage concussions.<br /><br />Link to project: <a href="https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/metabolism-systems/translational-brain-science/mtbi-predict" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/metabolism-systems/translational-brain-science/mtbi-predict</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:24:25252#52. Decoding Concussions: Biomarkers, Diagnosis, and Recovery - Asha Stromfull<![CDATA[#63. Sex Disclosures in Romantic Relationships - Katie Knowles]]>How much do we really talk about sex in our relationships — and when should we? In this episode, Sahir and Olivia sit down with relationships researcher Katie Knowles to unpack the psychology of sex disclosure, why most people in relationships hover around a "3.5 out of 5," and how attachment styles can shape what we share (and what we don’t). We go on to discuss some surprisingly relatable results from Katie's current research and where the future of intimacy and relationships is headed.

Katie Knowles recently published a research paper reviewing all the present literature around sexual self disclosures. 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388959085_Meta-Analyzing_People's_Self-Disclosure_of_Sexual_Information_to_Romantic_Partners

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]]>Buzzsprout-17077977Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>How much do we really talk about sex in our relationships — and when should we? In this episode, Sahir and Olivia sit down with relationships researcher Katie Knowles to unpack the psychology of sex disclosure, why most people in relationships hover around a "3.5 out of 5," and how attachment styles can shape what we share (and what we don’t). We go on to discuss some surprisingly relatable results from Katie's current research and where the future of intimacy and relationships is headed.</p><p>Katie Knowles recently published a research paper reviewing all the present literature around sexual self disclosures. </p><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388959085_Meta-Analyzing_People's_Self-Disclosure_of_Sexual_Information_to_Romantic_Partners" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388959085_Meta-Analyzing_People's_Self-Disclosure_of_Sexual_Information_to_Romantic_Partners</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:02:29263#63. Sex Disclosures in Romantic Relationships - Katie Knowlesfull<![CDATA[#48. Booze, Dads and Drunken Rats - Dr. Sahir Hussain]]>Finally! after 47 episodes as host, Sahir takes his place in the wrinkly brained experts chair to talk about his research on how alcohol drinking by fathers can impact development of the future generations.

Amer Hussain and Jeremy Hall co-host this special episode where we discuss the importance of animal research, find out why Dr. Hussain gets rats drunk and talk about the importance of science communication.

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]]>Buzzsprout-15975618Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:00:00 GMT<p>Finally! after 47 episodes as host, Sahir takes his place in the wrinkly brained experts chair to talk about his research on how alcohol drinking by fathers can impact development of the future generations.<br /><br />Amer Hussain and Jeremy Hall co-host this special episode where we discuss the importance of animal research, find out why Dr. Hussain gets rats drunk and talk about the importance of science communication.<br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:19:52248#48. Booze, Dads and Drunken Rats - Dr. Sahir Hussainfull<![CDATA[#8. Offender Rehabilitation - Dr. Roxy Heffernan]]>Forensic Psychologist Dr. Roxy Heffernan discusses rehabilitation programs in the prison systems focusing on New Zealand. The two prevailing models of rehabilitation, the risk-need-responsivity models and the Good Lives Model. Her experiences of working with Ara Poutana Aotearoa (Department of Corrections New Zealand) and what steps we need to take to improve our current systems.

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]]>Buzzsprout-10977697Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 GMT<p>Forensic Psychologist Dr. Roxy Heffernan discusses rehabilitation programs in the prison systems focusing on New Zealand. The two prevailing models of rehabilitation, the risk-need-responsivity models and the Good Lives Model. Her experiences of working with Ara Poutana Aotearoa (Department of Corrections New Zealand) and what steps we need to take to improve our current systems.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:01:0418#8. Offender Rehabilitation - Dr. Roxy Heffernanfull<![CDATA[#68. Why Adults Struggle to Learn Languages (and Kids Don’t) - Dr. Kate Messenger]]>In this in-studio episode of Smooth Brain Society, Sahir and Neil are joined by Dr. Kate Messenger as they explore the fascinating world of language acquisition. They discuss why children seem to pick up languages effortlessly, the challenges adults face when learning new languages, and even how bilingual brains store and mix languages. Expect a lively discussion about the theories behind language learning, including the critical period hypothesis and the role of environmental input, along with humorous takeaways about accents, passive constructions, and the everyday struggles of translating between languages. Tune in for a blend of scientific insight and casual banter that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. 

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Dr. Kate Messenger's profile: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/about-us/people/katherine-messenger

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]]>Buzzsprout-17461829Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this in-studio episode of <em>Smooth Brain Society</em>, Sahir and Neil are joined by Dr. Kate Messenger as they explore the fascinating world of language acquisition. They discuss why children seem to pick up languages effortlessly, the challenges adults face when learning new languages, and even how bilingual brains store and mix languages. Expect a lively discussion about the theories behind language learning, including the critical period hypothesis and the role of environmental input, along with humorous takeaways about accents, passive constructions, and the everyday struggles of translating between languages. Tune in for a blend of scientific insight and casual banter that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. </p><p>Apologies for the audio quality, there were issues with the original file.</p><p>Dr. Kate Messenger's profile: <a href="https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/about-us/people/katherine-messenger" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/about-us/people/katherine-messenger</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:06:24268#68. Why Adults Struggle to Learn Languages (and Kids Don’t) - Dr. Kate Messengerfull<![CDATA[#34. How Virtual Reality is Reshaping Neuroscience - Dr. Chris Maymon]]>On this episode, Dr. Christopher Maymon, Head of the Virtual Reality lab at Victoria University of Wellington delves into the captivating realm of VR and emotion research. Explore with us as we dissect groundbreaking studies and innovative experiments, uncovering the intricate interplay between VR experiences and human emotions. From  negative emotions like fear and disgust to the the more obscure positive emotions like awe. Dr. Maymon talks us through how VR is reshaping research and how it can be incorporated in treatments of phobias

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]]>Buzzsprout-14729749Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:00:00 GMT<p>On this episode, Dr. Christopher Maymon, Head of the Virtual Reality lab at Victoria University of Wellington delves into the captivating realm of VR and emotion research. Explore with us as we dissect groundbreaking studies and innovative experiments, uncovering the intricate interplay between VR experiences and human emotions. From  negative emotions like fear and disgust to the the more obscure positive emotions like awe. Dr. Maymon talks us through how VR is reshaping research and how it can be incorporated in treatments of phobias<a href="https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/psyc/research/phd-alumni/christopher-maymon" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><br /><br /></a><a href="https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeople.wgtn.ac.nz%2Fchristopher.maymon&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csahir.hussain%40vuw.ac.nz%7C323076c4565f4c05deb208dc49e7676c%7Ccfe63e236951427e8683bb84dcf1d20c%7C0%7C0%7C638466505417248682%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TjEcV8vMJFK4Ds81upY67w7ZKlacZ4xbXmvNeBfyLJM%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/christopher.maymon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:21:02234#34. How Virtual Reality is Reshaping Neuroscience - Dr. Chris Maymonfull<![CDATA[#44. The Influence of Stoicism on Psychology - Dr. John Sellars]]>At its core, Stoicism is a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom: something one uses to live a virtuous life. However, the English language has dealt great injustice to the word “Stoic.” Dr. John Sellars, Reader in the History of Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Research Fellow at King's College London, joins along with Dr. Johannes Karl, Dublin City University, to give us an introduction to Stoicism and how these ideas born in Ancient Greece  have been instrumental in the modern day through understanding emotions, designing behavioral therapies and conceptualizing developmental psychology.

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]]>Buzzsprout-15627876Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>At its core, Stoicism is a tool in the pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom: something one uses to live a virtuous life. However, the English language has dealt great injustice to the word “Stoic.” Dr. John Sellars, Reader in the History of Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Research Fellow at King's College London, joins along with Dr. Johannes Karl, Dublin City University, to give us an introduction to Stoicism and how these ideas born in Ancient Greece  have been instrumental in the modern day through understanding emotions, designing behavioral therapies and conceptualizing developmental psychology. <br /><br />Dr John Sellars : <a href="http://www.johnsellars.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.johnsellars.org.uk/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:20:16244#44. The Influence of Stoicism on Psychology - Dr. John Sellarsfull<![CDATA[#47. Bayesian Statistics in Psychology Research - Dr. Taylor Winter]]>Bayesian Statistics allows combining prior information of a population to the current sample of experimentation to create stronger inferences. Dr. Taylor Winter, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics at University of Canterbury, uses Bayesian methods to investigate a range of societal and group factors (Social Psychology).

Dr. Winter takes us through some of the basic ideas around Bayesian statistics and how it differs from traditional methods of hypothesis testing in research. We discuss examples from his work on authoritarianism and social identity theory as well as learn the the differences between his time working in industry vs academia. Lastly, we discuss his culture focused projects including Dungeons and Dragons and how Māori culture can manifest behavioural change.


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]]>Buzzsprout-15913134Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p>Bayesian Statistics allows combining prior information of a population to the current sample of experimentation to create stronger inferences.<a href="https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Taylor-Winter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Dr. Taylor Winter,</a> Senior Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics at<a href="https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> University of Canterbury</a>, uses Bayesian methods to investigate a range of societal and group factors (Social Psychology).<br /><br /><a href="https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Taylor-Winter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Winter</a> takes us through some of the basic ideas around Bayesian statistics and how it differs from traditional methods of hypothesis testing in research. We discuss examples from his work on authoritarianism and social identity theory as well as learn the the differences between his time working in industry vs academia. Lastly, we discuss his culture focused projects including Dungeons and Dragons and how Māori culture can manifest behavioural change.<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:30:20247#47. Bayesian Statistics in Psychology Research - Dr. Taylor Winterfull<![CDATA[EA #2. The Rise and Fall of Rituals - Dr. Martin Lang]]>Dr. Martin Lang is assistant professor at Masaryk University, Czech Republic. And is the Director of the Laboratory for the Experimental Research of Religion (LEVYNA). He joins us to talk us through how rituals form and the roles they have played in fostering cooperation. We discuss the benefits of rituals in reducing anxiety and his current work on why we are seeing a decline in certain rituals along with the rise of non-theism, particularly in nations with greater existential security.

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]]>Buzzsprout-14327600Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://martinlang.cz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Martin Lang</a> is assistant professor at Masaryk University, Czech Republic. And is the Director of the Laboratory for the Experimental Research of Religion <a href="https://www.levyna.cz/en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(LEVYNA)</a>. He joins us to talk us through how rituals form and the roles they have played in fostering cooperation. We discuss the benefits of rituals in reducing anxiety and his current work on why we are seeing a decline in certain rituals along with the rise of non-theism, particularly in nations with greater existential security.<br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:15:4133EA #2. The Rise and Fall of Rituals - Dr. Martin Langfull<![CDATA[#78. The Complexity of Smoking in Mental Health And Addiction Services - Dr. Zoe Swithenbank]]>Dr. Zoe Swithenbank, a senior research associate at Lancaster University, delves into her work at the intersection of mental health, addiction, and public health. Zoe's research focuses on treatment pathways for individuals with alcohol use and mental health challenges. She highlights the structural barriers in accessing care and the need for long-term support in smoking cessation, which is often not included in core treatment services. Zoe advocates for a more integrated approach to addiction and mental health services, emphasizing the role of lived experience in shaping effective interventions. Her work also explores the social norms around smoking within recovery communities and the importance of empowering individuals to make choices that support their recovery journey.


00:00 Introducing Dr. Zoe Swithenbank
02:18 The Role of Smoking Cessation in Recovery
08:55 Barriers in Addiction and Mental Health Care
11:55 The Intersection of Mental Health and Addiction
25:19 Qualitative Research in Addiction Studies
33:57 Navigating Diverse Perspectives in Qualitative Research
37:00 Balancing Scientific Rigor with Human Experience
40:10 Understanding Service Provider Perspectives
42:52 Challenging Stigma in Addiction and Mental Health
49:40 Rethinking Smoking Cessation Outcomes
50:42 Long-Term Studies in Substance Use Treatment
54:30 Future Directions in Research and Service Delivery

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18408350Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Zoe Swithenbank, a senior research associate at Lancaster University, delves into her work at the intersection of mental health, addiction, and public health. Zoe's research focuses on treatment pathways for individuals with alcohol use and mental health challenges. She highlights the structural barriers in accessing care and the need for long-term support in smoking cessation, which is often not included in core treatment services. Zoe advocates for a more integrated approach to addiction and mental health services, emphasizing the role of lived experience in shaping effective interventions. Her work also explores the social norms around smoking within recovery communities and the importance of empowering individuals to make choices that support their recovery journey.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introducing Dr. Zoe Swithenbank<br />02:18 The Role of Smoking Cessation in Recovery<br />08:55 Barriers in Addiction and Mental Health Care<br />11:55 The Intersection of Mental Health and Addiction<br />25:19 Qualitative Research in Addiction Studies<br />33:57 Navigating Diverse Perspectives in Qualitative Research<br />37:00 Balancing Scientific Rigor with Human Experience<br />40:10 Understanding Service Provider Perspectives<br />42:52 Challenging Stigma in Addiction and Mental Health<br />49:40 Rethinking Smoking Cessation Outcomes<br />50:42 Long-Term Studies in Substance Use Treatment<br />54:30 Future Directions in Research and Service Delivery<br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:00:54278#78. The Complexity of Smoking in Mental Health And Addiction Services - Dr. Zoe Swithenbankfull<![CDATA[#1. Intro to social psychology: Political Psychology, Identity and Wellbeing - Prof. Marc Wilson]]>Discussion with Social and Political Psychologist, Associate Dean of Science at Victoria University of Wellington, Professor Marc Wilson. Prof, Wilson gives us an introduction to the world of social psychology through his own research covering attachment theory, political and social identity, conspiracy beliefs and youth wellbeing. We also talk about his work with reality television and science in the media.

This episode contains discussions on mental health and non suicidal self injury. If you are struggling please reach out for help. Useful contacts for some countries can be found here.  https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

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]]>https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsocietyBuzzsprout-10436659Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT<p>Discussion with Social and Political Psychologist, Associate Dean of Science at Victoria University of Wellington, Professor Marc Wilson. Prof, Wilson gives us an introduction to the world of social psychology through his own research covering attachment theory, political and social identity, conspiracy beliefs and youth wellbeing. We also talk about his work with reality television and science in the media.<br /><br />This episode contains discussions on mental health and non suicidal self injury. If you are struggling please reach out for help. Useful contacts for some countries can be found here. <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:39:5211#1. Intro to social psychology: Political Psychology, Identity and Wellbeing - Prof. Marc Wilsonfull<![CDATA[#40. Voice of Aroha - Kodrean Eashae & Luis Perez]]>World Refugee Day is on the 20th of June each year and is dedicated to refugees all around the world. We spoke to Kodrean Eashae and Luis Perez from Voice of Aroha. Voice of Aroha does incredible work highlighting the stories of refugees and minority communities in New Zealand with the aims of assisting in grassroots change. Host of Me, Racism and I, Thoraya Abdul-Rassol Kodrean, joins as co-host. Our guests share their stories and speak to issues migrants and refugees face in New Zealand, the problem with the ‘refugee’ label and the growing fear of people being displaced due to climate change.

Check out Voice of Aroha: https://voiceofaroha.org.nz/

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]]>Buzzsprout-15281037Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>World Refugee Day is on the 20th of June each year and is dedicated to refugees all around the world. We spoke to Kodrean Eashae and Luis Perez from <a href="https://voiceofaroha.org.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Voice of Aroha</a>. Voice of Aroha does incredible work highlighting the stories of refugees and minority communities in New Zealand with the aims of assisting in grassroots change. Host of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2YmqGwgoLYooHrgs7TFv0Y?si=190e868cf6cb42c1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Me, Racism and I</a>, Thoraya Abdul-Rassol Kodrean, joins as co-host. Our guests share their stories and speak to issues migrants and refugees face in New Zealand, the problem with the ‘refugee’ label and the growing fear of people being displaced due to climate change.<br /><br />Check out Voice of Aroha: https://voiceofaroha.org.nz/<br /><br />Listen to Me, Racism and I on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YmqGwgoLYooHrgs7TFv0Y?si=190e868cf6cb42c1<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:04:15240#40. Voice of Aroha - Kodrean Eashae & Luis Perezfull<![CDATA[#9. The Ancestors in Us - Dr. Richard Johnson]]>Dr. Richard Johnson, Lead of The Indian in Me project and Senior Lecturer in the School of Education Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, talks to us about people coming from hyphenated ethnicities. Using his own example as an Anglo-Indian (people with British and Indian backgrounds) he goes through the challenges of identity faced by people from similar cultures, the influence of dominant cultures in erasing complete sections of their family history and how The Indian in Me project aims to bring to light these stories. He is joined by his grandson Finley Johnson, who has considered himself triple hyphenated (Anglo-Indian-Maori) and is a cross-cultural researcher focusing on Maori Well-being and Clinical Psychology student, in Aotearoa New Zealand. Together they go through the similarities across cultures in terms of familial connectivity and how bringing these stories to light is important to identity.

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]]>Buzzsprout-11059469Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Richard Johnson, Lead of <a href="https://theindianinme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Indian in Me</a> project and Senior Lecturer in the School of Education<a href="https://www.rmit.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology</a>, Australia, talks to us about people coming from hyphenated ethnicities. Using his own example as an Anglo-Indian (people with British and Indian backgrounds) he goes through the challenges of identity faced by people from similar cultures, the influence of dominant cultures in erasing complete sections of their family history and how <a href="https://theindianinme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Indian in Me</a> project aims to bring to light these stories. He is joined by his grandson Finley Johnson, who has considered himself triple hyphenated (Anglo-Indian-Maori) and is a cross-cultural researcher focusing on Maori Well-being and Clinical Psychology student, in Aotearoa New Zealand. Together they go through the similarities across cultures in terms of familial connectivity and how bringing these stories to light is important to identity.<br /><br />The Indian in Me:<a href="https://theindianinme.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Link</a><br />Finley Johnson : <a href="https://finleyngarangijohnson.com/?fbclid=IwAR0QCs1-vbRYEsBcDkISWl6tYcfNj-9yS7zXkBPtk8WCfId7umZ7mVwATro" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Link</a><br />Dr. Richard Johnson: <a href="https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/cacr/about/people/students-and-alumni/finley-johnson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Link<br /></a><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes00:53:1319#9. The Ancestors in Us - Dr. Richard Johnsonfull<![CDATA[#39. Reimagining the Role of the Catholic Church - Geo Robrigado]]>The Catholic church is the only religious entity to hold a seat in the United Nations through the Vatican city’s status as a state. Geo Robrigado, Law graduate and former President of the Victoria University of Wellington Student Union, speaks about his research in law, international relations and politics focusing on how the Catholic Church maintains its political relevance. We go through the influence of the church and how it has been evolving over time to cater to the new generations. Covering historical examples of how the church has embedded itself into global politics, how it influences other religions and how it adapts to individual locations in order to extend its reach.

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]]>Buzzsprout-15242812Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p>The Catholic church is the only religious entity to hold a seat in the United Nations through the Vatican city’s status as a state. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/geo-robrigado-30654720/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Geo Robrigado</a>, Law graduate and former President of the Victoria University of Wellington Student Union, speaks about his research in law, international relations and politics focusing on how the Catholic Church maintains its political relevance. We go through the influence of the church and how it has been evolving over time to cater to the new generations. Covering historical examples of how the church has embedded itself into global politics, how it influences other religions and how it adapts to individual locations in order to extend its reach.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:16:42239#39. Reimagining the Role of the Catholic Church - Geo Robrigadofull<![CDATA[#25. Politics, Rugby and Emotion Regulation: A snapshot of New Zealand (2023) - Prof. Marc Wilson and Terise Broodryk]]>It's election and rugby world cup time in Aotearoa New Zealand and Professor Marc Wilson and his team from Victoria University of Wellington are surveying the nation on aspects ranging from general well-being to politics in order to get a snapshot of the people of the country. Marc along with co-researcher Terise Broodryk join us to discuss the survey, some of the preliminary findings and how the nation has changed since Marc first started these surveys back in 2009.

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]]>Buzzsprout-13738238Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT<p>It's election and rugby world cup time in Aotearoa New Zealand and Professor Marc Wilson and his team from Victoria University of Wellington are surveying the nation on aspects ranging from general well-being to politics in order to get a snapshot of the people of the country. Marc along with co-researcher Terise Broodryk join us to discuss the survey, some of the preliminary findings and how the nation has changed since Marc first started these surveys back in 2009. <br /><br />The original article advertising the survey is linked <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/132886311/moonlanding-maggots-and-mental-health-survey-set-to-take-snapshot-of-aotearoa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:25:25225#25. Politics, Rugby and Emotion Regulation: A snapshot of New Zealand (2023) - Prof. Marc Wilson and Terise Broodrykfull<![CDATA[#15. How to stop a Murderer - Prof. Adrian Raine]]>Dr. Adrian Raine, is one of the leading voices in neurocriminology. He was the first scientist to use neuroimaging to study the brains of murderers and is noted for his research on the neurobiological causes violent behaviour in children and adults. He currently holds the  chair of Richard Perry University Professor of Criminology & Psychiatry in the Department of Criminology of the School of Arts and Sciences and in the Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The Smooth Brain Society was honoured to have Dr. Raine come and and talk about his research and steps he hopes to see in order to reduce violent crimes in the future.

Dr. Adrian Raine's wikipedia page
Books by Dr. Raine:

  • The Psychopathology of Crime (1993).
  • The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime (2013).
  • Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications (2014)

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]]>Buzzsprout-12451764Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Adrian Raine, is one of the leading voices in neurocriminology. He was the first scientist to use neuroimaging to study the brains of murderers and is noted for his research on the neurobiological causes violent behaviour in children and adults. He currently holds the  chair of Richard Perry University Professor of Criminology &amp; Psychiatry in the Department of Criminology of the School of Arts and Sciences and in the Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The Smooth Brain Society was honoured to have Dr. Raine come and and talk about his research and steps he hopes to see in order to reduce violent crimes in the future.<br /><br />Dr. Adrian Raine's<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Raine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> wikipedia page</a><br />Books by Dr. Raine:</p><ul><li>T<em>he Psychopathology of Crime</em> (1993).</li><li><em>The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime</em> (2013).</li><li><em>Psychopathy: An Introduction to Biological Findings and Their Implications</em> (2014)</li></ul><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:18:31215#15. How to stop a Murderer - Prof. Adrian Rainefull<![CDATA[#46. Why we need to research Parkinson’s Disease - Bethany Facer]]>Bethany Facer, PhD student at University of Liverpool and Science Communicator explains the intricacies of Parkinson's Disease. We discuss Beth’s Neuroimaging research into the neurodegenerative condition as she goes over some of the key biological mechanisms, clinical manifestations and current treatments which together highlight the need to better understand this multifaceted disorder. Later, co-host Pollyanna Ward and Beth discuss the importance of science communication in current times and how researchers can improve our communication skills

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/systems-molecular-and-integrative-biology/research/groups/brain-imaging/


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]]>Buzzsprout-15795828Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT<p>Bethany Facer, PhD student at University of Liverpool and Science Communicator explains the intricacies of Parkinson's Disease. We discuss Beth’s Neuroimaging research into the neurodegenerative condition as she goes over some of the key biological mechanisms, clinical manifestations and current treatments which together highlight the need to better understand this multifaceted disorder. Later, co-host Pollyanna Ward and Beth discuss the importance of science communication in current times and how researchers can improve our communication skills <br /><br /><a href="https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/systems-molecular-and-integrative-biology/research/groups/brain-imaging/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/systems-molecular-and-integrative-biology/research/groups/brain-imaging/</a><br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:20:13246#46. Why we need to research Parkinson’s Disease - Bethany Facerfull<![CDATA[#64. Funding the Future: Women’s Sport in New Zealand - Erin Roxburgh]]>What does it take to elevate women's sport? Sahir and Lily Joiner of Nuku Ora - an active Wellington dive into the unique landscape of women's sports in New Zealand with special guest Erin Roxburgh, Deputy Chair of Women in Sport NZ. Erin, is a current squad member of the New Zealand Women's Indoor and Beach Handball teams and is currently a lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington and future director at Sport NZ, shares her personal journey and expert insights into the funding and governance structures that shape the sporting world down under. We discover the surprising role of gaming funds and how it compares to more commercial models, using basketball and rugby as case studies. We also explore the relatively recent professionalization of sports in Aotearoa and what the future holds. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply curious about the forces behind the game, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the challenges and opportunities in the future of women's sport.

Erin Roxburgh Profile: https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/erin.r.roxburgh

Lily Joiner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-joiner-341860194?trk=contact-info

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]]>Buzzsprout-17166433Thu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>What does it take to elevate women's sport? Sahir and Lily Joiner of Nuku Ora - an active Wellington dive into the unique landscape of women's sports in New Zealand with special guest Erin Roxburgh, Deputy Chair of Women in Sport NZ. Erin, is a current squad member of the New Zealand Women's Indoor and Beach Handball teams and is currently a lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington and future director at Sport NZ, shares her personal journey and expert insights into the funding and governance structures that shape the sporting world down under. We discover the surprising role of gaming funds and how it compares to more commercial models, using basketball and rugby as case studies. We also explore the relatively recent professionalization of sports in Aotearoa and what the future holds. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply curious about the forces behind the game, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the challenges and opportunities in the future of women's sport.</p><p>Erin Roxburgh Profile:<a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/erin.r.roxburgh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/erin.r.roxburgh</a></p><p>Lily Joiner: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-joiner-341860194?trk=contact-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-joiner-341860194?trk=contact-info</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:09:49264#64. Funding the Future: Women’s Sport in New Zealand - Erin Roxburghfull<![CDATA[EJOP #1. Muslim Women's Experiences of Identity and Belonging in Switzerland - Rachael Loxston]]>For the very first episode of our collaboration with Europe's Journal of Psychology, Rachael Loxton joins to discuss her research paper titled “Liberty Can Be for You One Thing, and for Me Something Different”: Muslim Women's Experiences of Identity and Belonging in Switzerland.
This paper investigates how these concepts are experienced by Muslim women in Switzerland, a minority group targeted in the political campaign nicknamed the “burka ban.” We go through the key research questions, background and the main findings centered around: How do Muslim women construct their identity in Switzerland? How do Muslim women experience a sense of belonging in Switzerland?

Link to the article: https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.10623

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]]>Buzzsprout-14331447Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 GMT<p>For the very first episode of our collaboration with Europe's Journal of Psychology, Rachael Loxton joins to discuss her research paper titled <a href="https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.10623" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">“Liberty Can Be for You One Thing, and for Me Something Different”: Muslim Women's Experiences of Identity and Belonging in Switzerland.</a> <br />This paper investigates how these concepts are experienced by Muslim women in Switzerland, a minority group targeted in the political campaign nicknamed the “burka ban.” We go through the key research questions, background and the main findings centered around: How do Muslim women construct their identity in Switzerland? How do Muslim women experience a sense of belonging in Switzerland?<br /><br />Link to the article: <a href="https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.10623" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.10623</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:10:3841EJOP #1. Muslim Women's Experiences of Identity and Belonging in Switzerland - Rachael Loxstonfull<![CDATA[#10. Drugs 101: Psychedelics - Prof. Bart Ellenbroek]]>The criminalization of multiple recreational drugs in the 1970s also led to a reduction in the research on them. Research on psychedelics (example, LSD and magic mushrooms) had previously shown to be beneficial in certain mental health treatments. In the past 20 years, clinical and pre-clinical research on psychedelics has picked up again. Professor Bart Ellenbroek, Head of the Behavioural Neurogenetics lab at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, joins us to give us an introduction on psychedelics drugs and what the most recent research on them suggests for the future of mental health.

Psychedelics are a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness (known as psychedelic experiences or "trips").

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]]>Buzzsprout-11139659Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT<p>The criminalization of multiple recreational drugs in the 1970s also led to a reduction in the research on them. Research on psychedelics (example, LSD and magic mushrooms) had previously shown to be beneficial in certain mental health treatments. In the past 20 years, clinical and pre-clinical research on psychedelics has picked up again.<a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/bart.ellenbroek" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Professor Bart Ellenbroek</a>, Head of the Behavioural Neurogenetics lab at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, joins us to give us an introduction on psychedelics drugs and what the most recent research on them suggests for the future of mental health. <br /><br /><b>Psychedelics </b>are a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness (known as psychedelic experiences or "trips").</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:00:19110#10. Drugs 101: Psychedelics - Prof. Bart Ellenbroekfull<![CDATA[#45. Maternal Depression and Antidepressant Use - Dr. Stephanie D'Souza]]>There is often a tendency to focus on physical rather than mental health during pregnancy. While rates can vary by country, research suggests that about 10 - 20% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. This is higher than the average rate of 6% seen in the general population. The changes during pregnancy can also make it hard for mood disorders to be detected and treated. Dr. Stephanie D'Souza of University of Auckland joins to discuss her research as maternal depression and antidepressant use. Dr. D'Souza goes through her research as we talk about some key things to be aware of and why research in maternal health is hard to undertake.

Important links:
https://pada.nz/
https://www.helpguide.org/find-help

Dr. Stephanie D'Souza Bio: https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/s-dsouza

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]]>Buzzsprout-15752593Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT<p>There is often a tendency to focus on physical rather than mental health during pregnancy. While rates can vary by country, research suggests that about 10 - 20% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. This is higher than the average rate of 6% seen in the general population. The changes during pregnancy can also make it hard for mood disorders to be detected and treated. Dr. Stephanie D'Souza of University of Auckland joins to discuss her research as maternal depression and antidepressant use. Dr. D'Souza goes through her research as we talk about some key things to be aware of and why research in maternal health is hard to undertake.<br /><br />Important links:<br /><a href="https://pada.nz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://pada.nz/</a><br /><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/find-help" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.helpguide.org/find-help</a><br /><br />Dr. Stephanie D'Souza Bio: <a href="https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/s-dsouza" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/s-dsouza</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:17:50245#45. Maternal Depression and Antidepressant Use - Dr. Stephanie D'Souzafull<![CDATA[#62. Epilepsy Explained - Professor Tony Marson]]>Professor Tony Marson of the University of Liverpool talks to Beth and Sahir about Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. We discuss the types of epilepsy, what are its causes and how it manifests across time, what the current treatments for epilepsy are and what the future of epilepsy research looks like. 

This episode is part of our ongoing collaboration with the British Neuroscience Association, Liverpool Neuroscience Group and The Brain Charity.

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]]>Buzzsprout-16994023Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT<p>Professor Tony Marson of the University of Liverpool talks to Beth and Sahir about Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. We discuss the types of epilepsy, what are its causes and how it manifests across time, what the current treatments for epilepsy are and what the future of epilepsy research looks like. </p><p>This episode is part of our ongoing collaboration with the British Neuroscience Association, Liverpool Neuroscience Group and The Brain Charity.</p><p>https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/anthony-marson</p><p>Public Events run by LNG: https://meetings.bna.org.uk/BYOBLiverpool/</p><p>BNA Festival of Neuroscience: https://meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/ </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:50:0052#62. Epilepsy Explained - Professor Tony Marsonfull<![CDATA[#42. Do No Harm: A Neurosurgeon's views - Dr. Dilnavaz Bhiladvala]]>Dr. Dilnavaz Bhiladvala is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience working in various hospitals across India and the UAE. She is the Head of Department of Neurosurgery at Al Dhaid Hospital, Sharjah, UAE before which she was the Head of Department and Professor Neurosurgery at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, India. She takes us through how the field of neurosurgery has changed across her career. We discuss the steps involved in deciding whether surgery is required and when not to operate. Dr. Bhiladvala also shares information the public should know about neurosurgery and signs to look out for. We cover a few interesting cases across her career, her research and how technology has changed the field of neurosurgery for the better.

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]]>Buzzsprout-15433856Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Dilnavaz Bhiladvala is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience working in various hospitals across India and the UAE. She is the Head of Department of Neurosurgery at Al Dhaid Hospital, Sharjah, UAE before which she was the Head of Department and Professor Neurosurgery at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, India. She takes us through how the field of neurosurgery has changed across her career. We discuss the steps involved in deciding whether surgery is required and when not to operate. Dr. Bhiladvala also shares information the public should know about neurosurgery and signs to look out for. We cover a few interesting cases across her career, her research and how technology has changed the field of neurosurgery for the better.<br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:11:24242#42. Do No Harm: A Neurosurgeon's views - Dr. Dilnavaz Bhiladvalafull<![CDATA[#5. From the ground up: Māori and Community Based Research - Dr. Tia Neha]]>Dr. Tia Neha, Senior Lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, speaks about community driven research with the example of her own doctoral studies within Māori communities, the importance of language, culture and relationships, the difference in techniques between indigenous research and western research and their place in science as a whole. 

Dr. Tia Neha's description of the Waiata (song) at the start and end of the episode
"Mā Wai Rā – Kō Henare Te Owai te Kaitito. Nō Te Aitanga a Mate, Te Whānau o Hiruharama me te Whānau o Te Aowera.

This waiata tangi (song of lament) was composed by my great grand uncle. He was my paternal great grandmother’s – Piriote (nee) Te Owai  (brother) and his name was Henare Te Owai. This side of my whānau come from the Ngāti Porou tribe, the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. He was well sought after and commissioned by Sir Apirana Ngata (a New Zealand Māori statesman who also features on the NZ $50 note) to revitalise and retain cultural performance aspects of Māori culture in Northland.

During that time my Koro lost his close friend Reverend Pine Tamehore and at the time it would take him a long time to get back to the East Coast for his tangi (Māori funeral). During his grief he composed this waiata tangi in his friend’s honour as he knew he would miss his tangi.

This waiata depicts the emotions of loss and leadership in the homelands to who will be the future leaders for Ngāti Porou from the East Coast of the North Island and in particular for the whānau from Te Aitanga a Mate, Te Whānau o Hiruharama me te Whānau o Te Aowera.

The waiata has seven verses and the waiata has become popularised in many events that take place in many Māori settings. The main verse is generally sung at these events. See below.

 

Mā wai rā.                                                     Who will tend   

Te marae i waho nei?                                  To the marae here?

Mā te tika, mā te pono,                              Truth, honesty

Me te aroha e.                                              And love will."

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]]>Buzzsprout-10743437Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Tia Neha, Senior Lecturer in Māori and Indigenous Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, speaks about community driven research with the example of her own doctoral studies within Māori communities, the importance of language, culture and relationships, the difference in techniques between indigenous research and western research and their place in science as a whole. <br /><br />Dr. Tia Neha's description of the Waiata (song) at the start and end of the episode<br />"Mā Wai Rā – Kō Henare Te Owai te Kaitito. Nō Te Aitanga a Mate, Te Whānau o Hiruharama me te Whānau o Te Aowera.</p><p>This waiata tangi (song of lament) was composed by my great grand uncle. He was my paternal great grandmother’s – Piriote (nee) Te Owai  (brother) and his name was Henare Te Owai. This side of my whānau come from the Ngāti Porou tribe, the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. He was well sought after and commissioned by Sir Apirana Ngata (a New Zealand Māori statesman who also features on the NZ $50 note) to revitalise and retain cultural performance aspects of Māori culture in Northland.</p><p>During that time my Koro lost his close friend Reverend Pine Tamehore and at the time it would take him a long time to get back to the East Coast for his tangi (Māori funeral). During his grief he composed this waiata tangi in his friend’s honour as he knew he would miss his tangi.</p><p>This waiata depicts the emotions of loss and leadership in the homelands to who will be the future leaders for Ngāti Porou from the East Coast of the North Island and in particular for the whānau from Te Aitanga a Mate, Te Whānau o Hiruharama me te Whānau o Te Aowera.</p><p>The waiata has seven verses and the waiata has become popularised in many events that take place in many Māori settings. The main verse is generally sung at these events. See below.</p><p> </p><p>Mā wai rā.                                                     Who will tend   </p><p>Te marae i waho nei?                                  To the marae here?</p><p>Mā te tika, mā te pono,                              Truth, honesty</p><p>Me te aroha e.                                              And love will."</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:08:5515#5. From the ground up: Māori and Community Based Research - Dr. Tia Nehafull<![CDATA[#67. Motivations Behind The Protein Transition - Dr. Chris Bryant]]>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Chris Bryant—executive director of Bryant Research and an expert in alternative proteins—to unpack the science, psychology, and politics behind the future of food. From lab-grown meat and plant-based alternatives to the social and environmental challenges of industrial farming, we explore Dr. Bryant's research on how the “protein transition” is reshaping everything from policy to plate. Expect sharp insights, dumpster-diving research methods, and a few sausage-related revelations along the way. 

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Dr. Bryant and Team have published their a lot of their research in Psychology of Human Animal Intergroup Relations:  https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair

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]]>Buzzsprout-17398895Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Chris Bryant—executive director of Bryant Research and an expert in alternative proteins—to unpack the science, psychology, and politics behind the future of food. From lab-grown meat and plant-based alternatives to the social and environmental challenges of industrial farming, we explore Dr. Bryant's research on how the “protein transition” is reshaping everything from policy to plate. Expect sharp insights, dumpster-diving research methods, and a few sausage-related revelations along the way. </p><p>Check out Bryant research: <a href="https://bryantresearch.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bryantresearch.co.uk/</a></p><p>Dr. Bryant and Team have published their a lot of their research in Psychology of Human Animal Intergroup Relations:  <a href="https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:05:01267#67. Motivations Behind The Protein Transition - Dr. Chris Bryantfull<![CDATA[#38. Planetary Melancholia - Prateek Shankar and Valerie Navarrete]]>Prateek Shankar and Valerie Navarrete are founders of the Jungle Publics, a group trying to foster interdisciplinary discussions and reimagine how we relate to our planet and each other. They come on to talk about their first major publication titled "Planetary Melancholia". The article is written with Center for Complexity and the Global Arts & Cultures department at the Rhode Island School of Design. It covers a wide range of discussion points around the current state of the planet looking at how planetary crises like climate change, war, social inequality and cultural erosion are all coming together to cause impacts larger than the sum of their parts and try to understand not just the impacts on those directly affected but also the emotional dysregulation people feel by seeing all these issues unfold in front of their own phone screens everyday. Making this a unique time for personhood as we see everything good, bad and ugly unfold before our eyes in real time.

Jungle Publics : https://junglepublics.com/
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Prateek Shankar
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]]>Buzzsprout-15167162Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://substack.com/@prateekshankar?utm_source=about-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Prateek Shankar</a> and <a href="https://substack.com/profile/122074846-valerie-navarrete?utm_source=about-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Valerie Navarrete</a> are founders of the <a href="https://junglepublics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Jungle Publics</a>, a group trying to foster interdisciplinary discussions and reimagine how we relate to our planet and each other. They come on to talk about their first major publication titled "<a href="https://junglepublics.com/p/planetary-melancholia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Planetary Melancholia</a>". The article is written with <a href="https://complexity.risd.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Center for Complexity</a> and the <a href="https://liberalartsmasters.risd.edu/gac/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Global Arts &amp; Cultures</a> department at the Rhode Island School of Design. It covers a wide range of discussion points around the current state of the planet looking at how planetary crises like climate change, war, social inequality and cultural erosion are all coming together to cause impacts larger than the sum of their parts and try to understand not just the impacts on those directly affected but also the emotional dysregulation people feel by seeing all these issues unfold in front of their own phone screens everyday. Making this a unique time for personhood as we see everything good, bad and ugly unfold before our eyes in real time.<br /><br />Jungle Publics : <a href="https://junglepublics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://junglepublics.com/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jungle.publics?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@jungle.publics</a><br />Prateek Shankar<br /> Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@prateekshankar" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://substack.com/@prateekshankar</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prateekshankar_/#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">prateekshankar_</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-shankar/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-shankar/</a><br />Valerie Navarrete: <br />Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/profile/122074846-valerie-navarrete" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://substack.com/profile/122074846-valerie-navarrete</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valerie_nav/#" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">valerie_nav</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-shankar/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-navarrete-779071233/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:19:45238#38. Planetary Melancholia - Prateek Shankar and Valerie Navarretefull<![CDATA[#81. The Puzzle of Hinduism - Dr. Feryl Badiani]]>Dr. Feryl Badiani, Lecturer at Sophia College, Mumbai, India and Researcher at Masaryk University, Czechia delves into the complexities of Hinduism, exploring its resilience in the face of monotheistic religions, the cultural and linguistic diversity within Hindu practices, and the role of rituals in shaping identity. Feryl shares her journey into studying Hinduism, particularly in the Marathi and Gujrati communities in India. The discussion also touches on the impact of diaspora on religious practices, the intersection of gender and religion, and some of the misconceptions surrounding Hinduism.


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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/2026/02/05/81-the-puzzle-of-hinduism-dr-feryl-badiani/Buzzsprout-18625999Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Feryl Badiani, Lecturer at Sophia College, Mumbai, India and Researcher at Masaryk University, Czechia delves into the complexities of Hinduism, exploring its resilience in the face of monotheistic religions, the cultural and linguistic diversity within Hindu practices, and the role of rituals in shaping identity. Feryl shares her journey into studying Hinduism, particularly in the Marathi and Gujrati communities in India. The discussion also touches on the impact of diaspora on religious practices, the intersection of gender and religion, and some of the misconceptions surrounding Hinduism.<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:18:07281#81. The Puzzle of Hinduism - Dr. Feryl Badianifull<![CDATA[#4. Born with it: Genetics and Genetic Counselling - Dr. Qurratulain Hasan]]>For our first international interview, we called in to Hyderabad, India and spoke to Dr. Qurratulain Hasan, Founder and President of the Board of Genetic Counselling, India. Dr. Hasan gave us an introduction into the field of genetic counselling, the relevance of genetics in public health setups across the world and the growing importance of it in medical setups. We also cover her international work looking at DNA data sovereignty.

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]]>https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsocietyBuzzsprout-10664233Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT<p>For our first international interview, we called in to Hyderabad, India and spoke to Dr. Qurratulain Hasan, Founder and President of the Board of Genetic Counselling, India. Dr. Hasan gave us an introduction into the field of genetic counselling, the relevance of genetics in public health setups across the world and the growing importance of it in medical setups. We also cover her international work looking at DNA data sovereignty.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:19:4214#4. Born with it: Genetics and Genetic Counselling - Dr. Qurratulain Hasanfull<![CDATA[#36. Drugs 101: Cannabis - Professor. Tim Karl]]>Professor Tim Karl of Western Sydney University. He joined to give us a basic overview into the world of cannabinoids. He spoke about what happens in our brain when we use/abuse cannabis and all the different components the plant has. This podcast covers where research is in terms of the benefits of medical marijuana, some of the concerns which people need to be aware of and how the media often misrepresents findings in this space.

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]]>Buzzsprout-14989900Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thri/team/members/tim_karl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Professor Tim Karl</a> of Western Sydney University. He joined to give us a basic overview into the world of cannabinoids. He spoke about what happens in our brain when we use/abuse cannabis and all the different components the plant has. This podcast covers where research is in terms of the benefits of medical marijuana, some of the concerns which people need to be aware of and how the media often misrepresents findings in this space.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:57:34236#36. Drugs 101: Cannabis - Professor. Tim Karlfull<![CDATA[#92. The Historian Solving Health Inequities - Dr. Erin Beeston]]>We sit down with Dr. Erin Beeston, a Research Associate at the University of Manchester, to discuss her uniquely winding career path. Erin takes us through her journey from history of science and industrial heritage, which includes her PhD on the world's oldest railway station, to her current, impactful work researching health inequalities for the autism community. We dive into what "autism-informed" care actually looks like, why sensory and executive function barriers in healthcare are so significant, and how lived experience shapes her collaborative research approach. Erin also shares insights into her work on Parkinson’s, the importance of co-production in research, and how we might bridge the gap between healthcare systems and the needs of neurodivergent patients.

Dr: Erin Beeston: https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/erin-beeston/

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19489581Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>We sit down with Dr. Erin Beeston, a Research Associate at the University of Manchester, to discuss her uniquely winding career path. Erin takes us through her journey from history of science and industrial heritage, which includes her PhD on the world's oldest railway station, to her current, impactful work researching health inequalities for the autism community. We dive into what "autism-informed" care actually looks like, why sensory and executive function barriers in healthcare are so significant, and how lived experience shapes her collaborative research approach. Erin also shares insights into her work on Parkinson’s, the importance of co-production in research, and how we might bridge the gap between healthcare systems and the needs of neurodivergent patients.</p><p>Dr: Erin Beeston: <a href="https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/erin-beeston/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/erin-beeston/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:55:01292#92. The Historian Solving Health Inequities - Dr. Erin Beestonfull<![CDATA[#31. AI and Māori/Indigenous Data Sovereignty - Dr. Karaitiana Taiuru]]>Dr. Karaitiana Taiuru is a Māori technology ethicist specializing in Māori rights with Artificial intelligence, Māori Data Sovereignty and Governance with emerging digital technologies and biological sciences. He brings his extensive expertise in advocacy for digital Māori rights and data sovereignty and experience in roles including  Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor – Expert Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence. We discuss the issues facing indigenous communities with regards to current data systems, biases in artificial intelligence models, how to go about creating equitable systems of AI and what some of the future discussions policy makers need to be having.

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]]>Buzzsprout-14257127Sat, 06 Jan 2024 03:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://taiuru.co.nz/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Karaitiana Taiuru</a> is a Māori technology ethicist specializing in Māori rights with Artificial intelligence, Māori Data Sovereignty and Governance with emerging digital technologies and biological sciences. He brings his extensive expertise in advocacy for digital Māori rights and data sovereignty and experience in roles including  Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor – Expert Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence. We discuss the issues facing indigenous communities with regards to current data systems, biases in artificial intelligence models, how to go about creating equitable systems of AI and what some of the future discussions policy makers need to be having.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes00:59:02231#31. AI and Māori/Indigenous Data Sovereignty - Dr. Karaitiana Taiurufull<![CDATA[#61. Memory and Healthy Ageing - Dr. Dorothy Tse]]>In the build to the International Festival of Neuroscience being held in Liverpool from the 27th to 30th of April, 2025. We spoke to Dr. Dorothy Tse of Edge Hill University about her incredible research aimed at understanding memory, preventing dementia and promoting healthy ageing. We speak about the Tse Lab's work in understanding how prior knowledge can help in developing new memories and the importance of public input in all their research activities.

Episode in collaboration with the British Neuroscience Association, Liverpool Neuroscience Group and The Brain Charity.

Public Events run by LNG: https://meetings.bna.org.uk/BYOBLiverpool/

BNA Festival of Neuroscience: https://meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/ 

Dr. Dorothy Tse: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/person/dr-dorothy-tse/staff/

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]]>Buzzsprout-16949482Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>In the build to the International Festival of Neuroscience being held in Liverpool from the 27th to 30th of April, 2025. We spoke to Dr. Dorothy Tse of Edge Hill University about her incredible research aimed at understanding memory, preventing dementia and promoting healthy ageing. We speak about the Tse Lab's work in understanding how prior knowledge can help in developing new memories and the importance of public input in all their research activities.</p><p>Episode in collaboration with the British Neuroscience Association, Liverpool Neuroscience Group and The Brain Charity.</p><p>Public Events run by LNG: https://meetings.bna.org.uk/BYOBLiverpool/</p><p>BNA Festival of Neuroscience: https://meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/ </p><p>Dr. Dorothy Tse: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/person/dr-dorothy-tse/staff/</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:52:3351#61. Memory and Healthy Ageing - Dr. Dorothy Tsefull<![CDATA[#70. Autism, Deception, and the Justice System - Tiegan Blackhurst]]>Can autistic adults lie—and detect lies—like everyone else? And what happens when the justice system misreads autism traits as deception?

In this episode, we sit down with Tiegan Blackhurst, a doctoral researcher at Lancaster University, to dive into her research on autism and deceptive communication. Tiegan breaks down how autistic adults navigate truth and lies, and how misunderstanding these behaviors in legal settings can lead to serious consequences.

💡 Topics covered:

  • Can autistic people lie? (spoiler: yes!)
  • How stereotypes around eye contact and “shifty” behavior hurt autistic individuals
  • Real-world impacts: from police interactions to courtroom bias
  • Why both police and the public need better training
  • The "Prison Houdini" case and what it reveals

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]]>Buzzsprout-17629461Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Can autistic adults lie—and detect lies—like everyone else? And what happens when the justice system misreads autism traits as deception?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Tiegan Blackhurst</b>, a doctoral researcher at Lancaster University, to dive into her research on <b>autism and deceptive communication</b>. <b>Tiegan</b> breaks down how autistic adults navigate truth and lies, and how misunderstanding these behaviors in legal settings can lead to serious consequences.</p><p>💡 Topics covered:</p><ul><li>Can autistic people lie? (spoiler: yes!)</li><li>How stereotypes around eye contact and “shifty” behavior hurt autistic individuals</li><li>Real-world impacts: from police interactions to courtroom bias</li><li>Why both police and the public need better training</li><li>The "Prison Houdini" case and what it reveals</li></ul><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:00:28270#70. Autism, Deception, and the Justice System - Tiegan Blackhurstfull<![CDATA[#51. Baby See, Baby Do: Imitative Behaviour in Children- Dr. Frankie Fong]]>Dr. Frankie Fong, of Victoria University of Wellington, discusses imitation behaviors and how they are key to child development. He also shares his research on how these behaviours differ between cultures and influence digital media effects on children's socio-cognitive development.

Dr. Frankie Fong: https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/frankie.fong


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]]>Buzzsprout-16221682Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Frankie Fong, of Victoria University of Wellington, discusses imitation behaviors and how they are key to child development. He also shares his research on how these behaviours differ between cultures and influence digital media effects on children's socio-cognitive development. <br /><br />Dr. Frankie Fong: <a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/frankie.fong" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/frankie.fong</a><br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:14:48251#51. Baby See, Baby Do: Imitative Behaviour in Children- Dr. Frankie Fongfull<![CDATA[#26. What is Artificial Intelligence?- Dr. Andrew Lensen and Amer Hussain]]>Dr. Andrew Lensen and Amer Hussain from the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington come on the podcast to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). They cover how it works, the different types of AI, ethics around data protection and the shortfall in the current laws to protect people when it ultimately takes over. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-13805394Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/andrew.lensen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Andrew Lensen</a> and <a href="https://ecs.wgtn.ac.nz/Main/GradAmerHussain" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Amer Hussain</a> from the <a href="https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/ecs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">School of Engineering and Computer Science</a> at Victoria University of Wellington come on the podcast to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). They cover how it works, the different types of AI, ethics around data protection and the shortfall in the current laws to protect people when it ultimately takes over. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:23:09226#26. What is Artificial Intelligence?- Dr. Andrew Lensen and Amer Hussainfull<![CDATA[EA #1. Explaining Māori Deconversion from Christianity in Aotearoa (New Zealand) - Dr. Sara Rahmani]]>For the first episode of our Explaining Atheism series, Dr. Sara Rahmani from the School of Social and Cultural Studies at Victoria University of Wellington joins us to talk about her project exploring Māori atheism. It explores the individual, sociocultural and historical processes contributing to Māori deconversion.

https://www.explainingatheism.org/research-projects/explaining-mori-atheism-in-aotearoa-new-zealand

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]]>Buzzsprout-14105125Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT<p>For the first episode of our Explaining Atheism series, <a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/sara.rahmani" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Sara Rahmani</a> from the School of Social and Cultural Studies at Victoria University of Wellington joins us to talk about her project exploring Māori atheism. It explores the individual, sociocultural and historical processes contributing to Māori deconversion.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.explainingatheism.org/research-projects/explaining-mori-atheism-in-aotearoa-new-zealand" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.explainingatheism.org/research-projects/explaining-mori-atheism-in-aotearoa-new-zealand</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:11:5832EA #1. Explaining Māori Deconversion from Christianity in Aotearoa (New Zealand) - Dr. Sara Rahmanifull<![CDATA[#73. Life With And Without Pain - Arnas Tamasauskas]]>Dive into the fascinating world of pain research with Arnas Tamasauskas, a PhD student at the University of Liverpool. Explore the mysteries of neuropathic pain, genetic quirks which lead to some people feeling no pain, and the use of MRI and interviews in understanding chronic pain and invisible disabilities. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the Smooth Brain Society podcast.

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]]>Buzzsprout-17942012Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Dive into the fascinating world of pain research with Arnas Tamasauskas, a PhD student at the University of Liverpool. Explore the mysteries of neuropathic pain, genetic quirks which lead to some people feeling no pain, and the use of MRI and interviews in understanding chronic pain and invisible disabilities. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the Smooth Brain Society podcast.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes01:08:16273#73. Life With And Without Pain - Arnas Tamasauskasfull<![CDATA[#19. Poverty is Painful: Pain perception and socioeconomics - Dr. Marianne Reddan]]>Dr. Marianne Reddan, of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, USA. Joins Sahir and Olivia to talk about social factors which influence pain. We try to improve our understanding of what pain is, how emotional pain is different from physical pain and how acute pain works differently from chronic pain. We cover factors such as peoples relationships, economic status, gender and race in perception of pain along with the associated brain pathways involved in pain perception.

Marianne Reddan 

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]]>Buzzsprout-12834465Fri, 12 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Marianne Reddan, of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, USA. Joins Sahir and Olivia to talk about social factors which influence pain. We try to improve our understanding of what pain is, how emotional pain is different from physical pain and how acute pain works differently from chronic pain. We cover factors such as peoples relationships, economic status, gender and race in perception of pain along with the associated brain pathways involved in pain perception. <br /><a href="https://www.einsteinmed.edu/faculty/17310/marianne-reddan/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><br />Marianne Reddan </a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:25:04219#19. Poverty is Painful: Pain perception and socioeconomics - Dr. Marianne Reddanfull<![CDATA[#77. Rangatahi Māori, Identity, and Perfectionism - Dr. Ellie Rukuwai]]>Dr. Ellie Rukuwai of Victoria University of Wellington, discusses her research on perfectionism and self-injury within the Māori community, exploring how cultural perspectives shape these experiences. She emphasizes the importance of understanding perfectionism not just as a psychological construct but as a culturally bound experience that can differ significantly from Western definitions. The discussion also touches on the impact of colonization on Māori identity, the challenges of mental health diagnosis, and the necessity of qualitative research in capturing the nuances of individual experiences. Ellie shares her personal journey of reconnecting with her Māori heritage and the importance of community support in mental health.

https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/ellie.rukuwai

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]]>Buzzsprout-18330457Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Ellie Rukuwai of Victoria University of Wellington, discusses her research on perfectionism and self-injury within the Māori community, exploring how cultural perspectives shape these experiences. She emphasizes the importance of understanding perfectionism not just as a psychological construct but as a culturally bound experience that can differ significantly from Western definitions. The discussion also touches on the impact of colonization on Māori identity, the challenges of mental health diagnosis, and the necessity of qualitative research in capturing the nuances of individual experiences. Ellie shares her personal journey of reconnecting with her Māori heritage and the importance of community support in mental health.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/ellie.rukuwai" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/ellie.rukuwai</a><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:12:54277#77. Rangatahi Māori, Identity, and Perfectionism - Dr. Ellie Rukuwaifull<![CDATA[#55. Arti's Twinkle: Shining a Light on Parental Alcohol and Drug Use for Children - Dr. Cassey Muir and Josie Brookes]]>Children and young people whose parents use substances often feel alone in their experiences, with very few people to trust or talk to.  Parents and caregivers mention uncertainty on how and when to have conversations with children in their family and answer their questions in the best way. Dr. Cassey Muir,  Dr Ruth McGovern and teams at Newcastle University brought together the messages from their studies which are told in this story about Arti, the wishing star. The story was written by Danielle Slade and illustrated by Josie Brookes. Dr. Cassey Muir and Josie Brookes Join us on this episode to discuss the journey of Arti and how it is helping children and families across the UK.

https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Twinkle-Twinkle-Arti-by-Danielle-Slade-and-illustrated-by-Josie-Brookes.pdf

The project was funded by the  This project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research (SPHR). In collaboration with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Medical Research Council and Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health.

Dr Cassey Muir: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/people/profile/casseymuir.html
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]]>Buzzsprout-16472152Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>Children and young people whose parents use substances often feel alone in their experiences, with very few people to trust or talk to.  Parents and caregivers mention uncertainty on how and when to have conversations with children in their family and answer their questions in the best way. Dr. Cassey Muir,  Dr Ruth McGovern and teams at Newcastle University brought together the messages from their studies which are told in this story about Arti, the wishing star. The story was written by Danielle Slade and illustrated by Josie Brookes. Dr. Cassey Muir and Josie Brookes Join us on this episode to discuss the journey of Arti and how it is helping children and families across the UK. <br /><br /><a href="https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Twinkle-Twinkle-Arti-by-Danielle-Slade-and-illustrated-by-Josie-Brookes.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Twinkle-Twinkle-Arti-by-Danielle-Slade-and-illustrated-by-Josie-Brookes.pdf</a><br /><br />The project was funded by the  This project is funded by the <a href="https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research (SPHR)</a>. In collaboration with <a href="https://www.ukri.org/councils/mrc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">UK Research and Innovation (UKRI): Medical Research Council</a> and <a href="https://www.fuse.ac.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fuse, the Centre for Translational Research in Public Health</a>.<br /><br />Dr Cassey Muir: <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/people/profile/casseymuir.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/people/profile/casseymuir.html</a><br />Josie Brookes: <a href="https://www.josiebrookes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.josiebrookes.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:07:49255#55. Arti's Twinkle: Shining a Light on Parental Alcohol and Drug Use for Children - Dr. Cassey Muir and Josie Brookesfull<![CDATA[#50. New Country. New Friends? Refugee Youth Experience of Resettlement in Aotearoa - Dr. Nuzha Saleem]]>Dr. Nuzha Saleem is a Teaching Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington. She discusses her research working with youth from migrant and refugee backgrounds. She has particularly focused her work around understanding the role of friendships in educational performance, identity and feelings of belonging for people from refugee backgrounds. Fellow Youth wellbeing researcher Niusha Aryan joins as co-host as we learn about Dr. Saleem's transition from neuroscience into social research, her key take aways from working and advocating with people from refugee backgrounds and the development of a game which is designed to encourage friendship and relationship building

Dr. Nuzha Saleem: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/cacr/about/people/students-and-alumni/nuzha-saleem

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]]>Buzzsprout-16154398Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Nuzha Saleem is a Teaching Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington. She discusses her research working with youth from migrant and refugee backgrounds. She has particularly focused her work around understanding the role of friendships in educational performance, identity and feelings of belonging for people from refugee backgrounds. Fellow Youth wellbeing researcher Niusha Aryan joins as co-host as we learn about Dr. Saleem's transition from neuroscience into social research, her key take aways from working and advocating with people from refugee backgrounds and the development of a game which is designed to encourage friendship and relationship building<br /><br />Dr. Nuzha Saleem: <a href="https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/cacr/about/people/students-and-alumni/nuzha-saleem" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/cacr/about/people/students-and-alumni/nuzha-saleem</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:21:18250#50. New Country. New Friends? Refugee Youth Experience of Resettlement in Aotearoa - Dr. Nuzha Saleemfull<![CDATA[#60. Psychopathy, Relationship Satisfaction and Career Success - Aaron Hissey]]>Individuals' psychopathic personality traits can have negative effects on the people around them. Aaron Hissey of Victoria University of Wellington discusses his research on whether the negativity of someone's psychopathic personality crosses over to their partner and then spills over into their partner's workplace. We discuss some of the incredible associations he found including some potential benefits of dating a psychopath.

Read the article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39928490/

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]]>Buzzsprout-16906304Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Individuals' psychopathic personality traits can have negative effects on the people around them. Aaron Hissey of Victoria University of Wellington discusses his research on whether the negativity of someone's psychopathic personality crosses over to their partner and then spills over into their partner's workplace. We discuss some of the incredible associations he found including some potential benefits of dating a psychopath.</p><p>Read the article here: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39928490/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39928490/</a></p><p>Anatomy of a Psychopath:<a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/04/29/2-the-anatomy-of-a-psychopath-associate-prof-hedwig-eisenbarth/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/04/29/2-the-anatomy-of-a-psychopath-associate-prof-hedwig-eisenbarth/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:59:24260#60. Psychopathy, Relationship Satisfaction and Career Success - Aaron Hisseyfull<![CDATA[#86. Thinking Together: Humans, AI, and Better Decisions - Dr. Eeshan Hasan]]>We explore the rapidly evolving intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence with Dr. Eeshan Hasan,of the Ohio State University, specialising in computational models of decision-making.

We dive into how humans and AI can work together more effectively, from improving medical diagnoses using “wisdom of the crowd” techniques to tackling misinformation and distortions on social media. Dr. Hasan shares insights into how both human and machine intelligence represent information and what that means for the future of healthcare, and human-AI collaboration.

This conversation unpacks big questions: Can AI help us think better? Where do human biases still outperform algorithms? And how do we design systems that enhance, rather than distort, our decision-making?

If you're interested in the future of AI, psychology, and the way we navigate an increasingly digital world, this episode offers a thoughtful and accessible deep dive.

Dr. Eeshan Hasan: https://eeshanhasan.com/

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19022181Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>We explore the rapidly evolving intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence with Dr. Eeshan Hasan,of the Ohio State University, specialising in computational models of decision-making.</p><p>We dive into how humans and AI can work together more effectively, from improving medical diagnoses using “wisdom of the crowd” techniques to tackling misinformation and distortions on social media. Dr. Hasan shares insights into how both human and machine intelligence represent information and what that means for the future of healthcare, and human-AI collaboration.</p><p>This conversation unpacks big questions: Can AI help us think better? Where do human biases still outperform algorithms? And how do we design systems that enhance, rather than distort, our decision-making?</p><p>If you're interested in the future of AI, psychology, and the way we navigate an increasingly digital world, this episode offers a thoughtful and accessible deep dive.</p><p>Dr. Eeshan Hasan: <a href="https://eeshanhasan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://eeshanhasan.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:16:23286#86. Thinking Together: Humans, AI, and Better Decisions - Dr. Eeshan Hasanfull<![CDATA[#22. Cultural Embeddedness: Complexity of Māori identity - Dr. Ririwai Fox and Ellie Rukuwai]]>Multiple factors shape the complex relationships people have with their own culture and identity. This particularly affects indigenous communities the world over and has given rise to a wave of leaders working towards uplifting their communities into mainstream discourse. Rirwai Fox, Principal Kaupapa Māori Researcher, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and Ellie Rukuwai, PhD student focusing on the role of identity and culture in perfectionism and NSSI within rangatahi Māori (youth) join Sahir to talk about cultural embeddedness, the importance of community research and the unique challenges Māori and other indigenous people face in terms of identity, culture and navigating through the world. 


Māori Cultural Embeddedness has been defined as: The degree to which actions or behaviours of an individual are aligned with the core beliefs, practices and values of the Māori culture.

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]]>Buzzsprout-13389116Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:00:00 GMT<p>Multiple factors shape the complex relationships people have with their own culture and identity. This particularly affects indigenous communities the world over and has given rise to a wave of leaders working towards uplifting their communities into mainstream discourse. Rirwai Fox, Principal Kaupapa Māori Researcher, <a href="https://nz.linkedin.com/company/tewhatuora?trk=public_profile_experience-item_profile-section-card_subtitle-click" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand</a> and Ellie Rukuwai, PhD student focusing on the role of identity and culture in perfectionism and NSSI within rangatahi Māori (youth) join Sahir to talk about cultural embeddedness, the importance of community research and the unique challenges Māori and other indigenous people face in terms of identity, culture and navigating through the world. </p><p><br />Māori Cultural Embeddedness has been defined as: The degree to which actions or behaviours of an individual are aligned with the core beliefs, practices and values of the Māori culture.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:17:39222#22. Cultural Embeddedness: Complexity of Māori identity - Dr. Ririwai Fox and Ellie Rukuwaifull<![CDATA[#74. From the Cochlea to Comedy - Dr. Kate Slade]]>Dr. Kate Slade, Lecturer and Researcher at Lancaster University, discusses her research on the intersection of hearing loss, aging, and cognition. She explores how hearing loss affects mental health and wellbeing, particularly in older adults, and the implications of health inequalities on hearing outcomes. The conversation also delves into the impact of COVID-19 on hearing and cognition, as well as common misconceptions about hearing loss and its relationship to cognitive decline. We delve into various themes surrounding hearing health, research methodologies, and the intersection of science and comedy. Dr. Slade explores the potential of dream experiments with unlimited funding, and the vision of a research city. The discussion also highlights the importance of non-significant results in research, the value of longitudinal studies, and the joy of communicating science through comedy, emphasizing the need for accessible and engaging science communication.

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]]>Buzzsprout-18096726Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Kate Slade, Lecturer and Researcher at Lancaster University, discusses her research on the intersection of hearing loss, aging, and cognition. She explores how hearing loss affects mental health and wellbeing, particularly in older adults, and the implications of health inequalities on hearing outcomes. The conversation also delves into the impact of COVID-19 on hearing and cognition, as well as common misconceptions about hearing loss and its relationship to cognitive decline. We delve into various themes surrounding hearing health, research methodologies, and the intersection of science and comedy. Dr. Slade explores the potential of dream experiments with unlimited funding, and the vision of a research city. The discussion also highlights the importance of non-significant results in research, the value of longitudinal studies, and the joy of communicating science through comedy, emphasizing the need for accessible and engaging science communication.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:10:23274#74. From the Cochlea to Comedy - Dr. Kate Sladefull<![CDATA[#32. Elite Dominance and Inequality in Academia - Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Orhan]]>Dr. Mehmet Orhan, Associate Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior at EM Normandie Business School joined us to talk about authorship inequality, elite dominance, and the ethical and problematic issues of doing science and academic careers. It covers issues such as unequal opportunities and bias in journal publications and how this inequality of research output can influence societies. Dr. Orhan also talks about how the academic system is setup against young researchers through what he describes as "academic rackets." 

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]]>Buzzsprout-14553245Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Mehmet Orhan, Associate Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior at EM Normandie Business School joined us to talk about authorship inequality, elite dominance, and the ethical and problematic issues of doing science and academic careers. It covers issues such as unequal opportunities and bias in journal publications and how this inequality of research output can influence societies. Dr. Orhan also talks about how the academic system is setup against young researchers through what he describes as "academic rackets."  <br /><br />Mehmet Orhan <a href="https://en.em-normandie.com/professors-directory/mehmet-orhan#:~:text=Orhan%20is%20an%20associate%20professor,practices%20at%20the%20individual%20level." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">link</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:09:44232#32. Elite Dominance and Inequality in Academia - Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Orhanfull<![CDATA[#21. Diagnosing Wokeness: Researching what being 'woke' is and cancel culture - Prof. Paul Jose]]>Professor Paul Jose is a developmental, cross-cultural and political psychologist currently working at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the first psychologist to develop a thorough measurement of the concept of wokeness and joins us to define what wokeism is, where people in political discourse go wrong, why it is so polarizing and what are the results of his initial research on participants from USA and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Apologies for the audio quality on this episode.  Our computer shut itself down so we had to use the back up file recorded on the voice recorder on Sahir's phone (blame him for not having a good phone). Incredible salvage job by our producer Alex. 

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]]>Buzzsprout-13092207Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/Paul.Jose" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Professor Paul Jose</a> is a developmental, cross-cultural and political psychologist currently working at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the first psychologist to develop a thorough measurement of the concept of wokeness and joins us to define what wokeism is, where people in political discourse go wrong, why it is so polarizing and what are the results of his initial research on participants from USA and Aotearoa New Zealand.<br /><br />Apologies for the audio quality on this episode.  Our computer shut itself down so we had to use the back up file recorded on the voice recorder on Sahir's phone (blame him for not having a good phone). Incredible salvage job by our producer Alex. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:19:38221#21. Diagnosing Wokeness: Researching what being 'woke' is and cancel culture - Prof. Paul Josefull<![CDATA[#28. Memory and Wrongful Convictions - Dr. Faye Skelton]]>Dr. Faye Skelton is the program lead for Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology at the Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. She joins us to talk about miscarriages of justice, factors involved in wrongful imprisonment, false confessions and memory issues which affect eye witness testimony. Lastly, Faye talks about how some of these can be fixed and tools which may help in future identification like police facial composites.

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]]>Buzzsprout-13937764Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Faye Skelton is the program lead for Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology at the Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. She joins us to talk about miscarriages of justice, factors involved in wrongful imprisonment, false confessions and memory issues which affect eye witness testimony. Lastly, Faye talks about how some of these can be fixed and tools which may help in future identification like police facial composites.<br /><br />Dr. Faye Skelton<br />https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/faye-skelton </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:29:19228#28. Memory and Wrongful Convictions - Dr. Faye Skeltonfull<![CDATA[#20. Risks and opportunities of living in the digital age - Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne]]>Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne is the lead researcher of two National Health Service (NHS) projects in the United Kingdom. One looks at the use of mental health apps for parents with neurodiverse children (OPTIMA) and the other is setup to understand the risks and benefits of mental health digital technology use (DIORA). She calls in to the podcast to discuss her work on these projects and their relevance in an increasingly digital world.


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]]>Buzzsprout-13003406Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/dr-kasia-kostyrka-allchorne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne</a> is the lead researcher of two National Health Service (NHS) projects in the United Kingdom. One looks at the use of mental health apps for parents with neurodiverse children (<a href="https://optimastudy.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">OPTIMA</a>) and the other is setup to understand the risks and benefits of mental health digital technology use <a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/research/research-projects/DIORA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(DIORA)</a>. She calls in to the podcast to discuss her work on these projects and their relevance in an increasingly digital world.<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:02:03220#20. Risks and opportunities of living in the digital age - Dr. Kasia Kostyrka-Allchornefull<![CDATA[#72. Touching a Nerve - Adarsh Makdani]]>In this fascinating episode we dive into the world of somatosensation with Adarsh Makdani, a researcher at Liverpool John Moores University. Discover the intricacies of mechanosensory receptors, the science behind pain and itch, and the groundbreaking techniques used to study these sensations. Adarsh shares insights into his research journey, the importance of collaboration, and the ethical considerations in experimental pain research. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about how our bodies perceive the world, this episode offers a deep dive into the sensory experiences that shape our lives. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

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]]>Buzzsprout-17788821Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this fascinating episode we dive into the world of somatosensation with Adarsh Makdani, a researcher at Liverpool John Moores University. Discover the intricacies of mechanosensory receptors, the science behind pain and itch, and the groundbreaking techniques used to study these sensations. Adarsh shares insights into his research journey, the importance of collaboration, and the ethical considerations in experimental pain research. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about how our bodies perceive the world, this episode offers a deep dive into the sensory experiences that shape our lives. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!</p><p><a href="https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/8382-adarsh-makdani" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/8382-adarsh-makdani</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:17:36272#72. Touching a Nerve - Adarsh Makdanifull<![CDATA[EA #0. Introduction to the Explaining Atheism Project]]>Smooth Brain Society is collaborating with the Explaining  Atheism Project to bring you a brand new series focusing on non-religion.  Over the course of the series we will have multiple guests from across the world explaining the factors which lead to atheism or non-belief and how religion has changed over time. This introductory episode talks about the program, what its aims are and why such work is even needed? Feryl interviews the core team members Dr. Aiyana Willard and Dr. Connair Russell to take you through what the project is all about and what you can expect in the coming series.


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]]>Buzzsprout-14059487Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:00:00 GMT<p>Smooth Brain Society is collaborating with the <a href="https://www.explainingatheism.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Explaining  Atheism Project</a> to bring you a brand new series focusing on non-religion.  Over the course of the series we will have multiple guests from across the world explaining the factors which lead to atheism or non-belief and how religion has changed over time. This introductory episode talks about the program, what its aims are and why such work is even needed? Feryl interviews the core team members Dr. Aiyana Willard and Dr. Connair Russell to take you through what the project is all about and what you can expect in the coming series. <br /><br /><br />Youtube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@explainingatheism3541?si=LKpUKTOWKaDcfAiV" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@explainingatheism3541</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explainingatheism/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@explainingatheism</a><br />Twitter/X: <a href="https://twitter.com/ExplainingAthe1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@ExplainingAthe1</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:27:0031EA #0. Introduction to the Explaining Atheism Projectfull<![CDATA[#79. The Journey of Women in Neurocience - Ginevra Sperandio & Riya Verma]]>This episode features two members of Women in Neuroscience UK, Ginevra Sperandio and Riya Verma, discussing their journeys into neuroscience, the importance of women's health research, and the mission of their organization. They explore the challenges faced by women in neuroscience, the need for better representation, and the significance of patient voices in research. The discussion also highlights innovative ideas for future research and how individuals can get involved with Women in Neuroscience UK.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18473280Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>This episode features two members of Women in Neuroscience UK, Ginevra Sperandio and Riya Verma, discussing their journeys into neuroscience, the importance of women's health research, and the mission of their organization. They explore the challenges faced by women in neuroscience, the need for better representation, and the significance of patient voices in research. The discussion also highlights innovative ideas for future research and how individuals can get involved with Women in Neuroscience UK.<br /><br />Check WiNUK out here: <a href="https://www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.womeninneuroscienceuk.org</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:12:42279#79. The Journey of Women in Neurocience - Ginevra Sperandio & Riya Vermafull<![CDATA[#17. Language and Culture in Child Development - Associate Prof. Mele Taumoepeau]]>Associate Professor Mele Taumoepeau of Victoria University of Wellington joins Olivia and Sahir to talk about the use of language in child development and differences in growing up between cultures. Assoc Prof. Taumoepeau speaks to why babies so much better at picking up languages and how different cultures influence child development as well as her research about the benefits and problems of being from bi- and multi-cultural backgrounds.

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]]>Buzzsprout-12640449Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT<p>Associate Professor Mele Taumoepeau of Victoria University of Wellington joins Olivia and Sahir to talk about the use of language in child development and differences in growing up between cultures. Assoc Prof. Taumoepeau speaks to why babies so much better at picking up languages and how different cultures influence child development as well as her research about the benefits and problems of being from bi- and multi-cultural backgrounds.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:46:00217#17. Language and Culture in Child Development - Associate Prof. Mele Taumoepeaufull<![CDATA[#93. Can Video Games Predict Cognitive Decline? - Dr. Emre Yavuz]]>What if playing a mobile game could help scientists understand how our brains navigate? and potentially identify early signs of Alzhiemer's Disease?

In this episode, we sit down with computational neuroscientist Dr Emre Yavuz to explore the fascinating science of spatial navigation and its links to cognitive health.

Emre discusses how Sea Hero Quest, a mobile navigation game played by millions of people, has created an enormous dataset for researchers studying how humans find their way around the world. We explore what navigation performance can tell us about cognitive differences, including research looking at Alzheimer's-related risk factors, and why navigation may eventually become a useful behavioural marker for cognitive decline.

We also dive into the everyday things that might shape our navigation abilities. How does video gaming relate to navigation? Does relying on GPS actually make us worse at finding our way? What can driving independently at a young age tell us? And why might sleep duration affect navigation differently across men and women?

Then things get even more futuristic. Emre talks us through his research using mobile brain imaging to record two people's brains simultaneously while they collaborate in a virtual Minecraft environment. We discuss brain-to-brain synchrony, the role of the prefrontal cortex, social navigation, and what studying two brains at once could reveal about how we interact with other people.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19631505Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>What if playing a mobile game could help scientists understand how our brains navigate? and potentially identify early signs of Alzhiemer's Disease?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with computational neuroscientist Dr Emre Yavuz to explore the fascinating science of spatial navigation and its links to cognitive health.</p><p>Emre discusses how Sea Hero Quest, a mobile navigation game played by millions of people, has created an enormous dataset for researchers studying how humans find their way around the world. We explore what navigation performance can tell us about cognitive differences, including research looking at Alzheimer's-related risk factors, and why navigation may eventually become a useful behavioural marker for cognitive decline.</p><p>We also dive into the everyday things that might shape our navigation abilities. How does video gaming relate to navigation? Does relying on GPS actually make us worse at finding our way? What can driving independently at a young age tell us? And why might sleep duration affect navigation differently across men and women?</p><p>Then things get even more futuristic. Emre talks us through his research using mobile brain imaging to record two people's brains simultaneously while they collaborate in a virtual Minecraft environment. We discuss brain-to-brain synchrony, the role of the prefrontal cortex, social navigation, and what studying two brains at once could reveal about how we interact with other people.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:07:40293#93. Can Video Games Predict Cognitive Decline? - Dr. Emre Yavuzfull<![CDATA[#53. Collaborating with Voice of Aroha to end the year]]>We Collaborated with Voice of Aroha on an exciting podcast featuring Lawyer and Host of the Podcast, Me, Racism and I, the incredible Thoraya Abdoul-Rassol. In the episode we delve into thought-provoking discussions on identity, culture, and personal experiences. Check it out!

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]]>Buzzsprout-16346732Sat, 28 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT<p>We Collaborated with V<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCHDwgesStSMoeifmXIgW3tw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">oice of Aroha </a> on an exciting podcast featuring Lawyer and Host of the Podcast, Me, Racism and I, the incredible Thoraya Abdoul-Rassol. In the episode we delve into thought-provoking discussions on identity, culture, and personal experiences. Check it out!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:45:57253#53. Collaborating with Voice of Aroha to end the yearfull<![CDATA[#54. Self-Injury and Emotion Regulation - Dr. Kealagh Robinson]]>Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a self-inflicted act that causes pain or superficial damage but is not intended to cause death. Dr. Kealagh Robinson, of Massey University, works in emotion and emotion regulation, with a specific emphasis on how these factors underpin self-injurious thoughts and behaviours. She discusses the role of emotion regulation in self-injury behaviours and some fascinating results from her latest study which demonstrate that the role of emotion in NSSI is more complex than prominent theories can account for.

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]]>Buzzsprout-16388608Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT<p><b>Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)</b> is a self-inflicted act that causes pain or superficial damage but is not intended to cause death. Dr. Kealagh Robinson, of Massey University, works in emotion and emotion regulation, with a specific emphasis on how these factors underpin self-injurious thoughts and behaviours. She discusses the role of emotion regulation in self-injury behaviours and some fascinating results from her latest study which demonstrate that the role of emotion in NSSI is more complex than prominent theories can account for. <br /><br />If needed, please contact:<br /><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/find-help" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.helpguide.org/find-help</a><br /><br />Dr. Robinson's latest study: <br /><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016503272401187X" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016503272401187X</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:23:48254#54. Self-Injury and Emotion Regulation - Dr. Kealagh Robinsonfull<![CDATA[#24. Perception of Ambiguous Images and False Memories - Dr. Marina Wimmer]]>Dr. Marina Wimmer, Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University calls in from Scotland to talk about the perception of ambiguous figures, "seeing" images without any stimulus and the development of false memories. She talks about her research with children on the development of cognitive processes underlying these phenomena

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]]>Buzzsprout-13643310Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/marina-wimmer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Marina Wimmer</a>, Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University calls in from Scotland to talk about the perception of ambiguous figures, "seeing" images without any stimulus and the development of false memories. She talks about her research with children on the development of cognitive processes underlying these phenomena</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:10:03224#24. Perception of Ambiguous Images and False Memories - Dr. Marina Wimmerfull<![CDATA[EJOP #2. Emotion Regulation via Attentional Deployment - Dr. Daniel Rojas Libano]]>Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of emotion regulation and attentional deployment with Dr. Daniel Rojas Líbano of Universidad Diego Portales. Santiago, Chile. Discover how shifting focus can influence emotional responses and explore the implications of these findings in real-world applications. Perfect for psychology enthusiasts and anyone curious about the science behind our emotions. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation! 

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https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/15803/15803.html

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]]>Buzzsprout-17837924Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the world of emotion regulation and attentional deployment with Dr. Daniel Rojas Líbano of Universidad Diego Portales. Santiago, Chile. Discover how shifting focus can influence emotional responses and explore the implications of these findings in real-world applications. Perfect for psychology enthusiasts and anyone curious about the science behind our emotions. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation! </p><h1>Read the entire research paper here!</h1><p><a href="https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/15803/15803.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/15803/15803.html</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:00:0742EJOP #2. Emotion Regulation via Attentional Deployment - Dr. Daniel Rojas Libanofull<![CDATA[Life Updates, Big News & What's Coming Next]]>In this short episode, newly titled Dr. Bethany Facer shares insights from her PhD research on Parkinson's disease. Sahir and Bethany also discuss their upcoming podcast series on cross-cultural research funded by the International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology (IACCP).


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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19566489Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p>In this short episode, newly titled Dr. Bethany Facer shares insights from her PhD research on Parkinson's disease. Sahir and Bethany also discuss their upcoming podcast series on cross-cultural research funded by the International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology (IACCP).<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:14:23112Life Updates, Big News & What's Coming Nextbonus<![CDATA[#80. Navigating Ethical Decisions in Animal Welfare - Dr. Adam Feltz]]>Dr. Adam Feltz of The University of Oklahoma discusses the complexities of ethical decision-making, particularly in relation to animal welfare. He shares his journey from philosophy to psychology, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in shaping moral judgments about animals. The discussion covers various factors influencing animal ethics, including cultural traditions, education, and policy implications. Dr. Feltz also explores the need for informed consumer choices and the potential of lab-grown meat and smaller farms as a solution to animal harm.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18551943Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Adam Feltz of The University of Oklahoma discusses the complexities of ethical decision-making, particularly in relation to animal welfare. He shares his journey from philosophy to psychology, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in shaping moral judgments about animals. The discussion covers various factors influencing animal ethics, including cultural traditions, education, and policy implications. Dr. Feltz also explores the need for informed consumer choices and the potential of lab-grown meat and smaller farms as a solution to animal harm.</p><p>The Ethical interactions lab: <a href="https://ethicalinteraction.org/meet-the-lab" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://ethicalinteraction.org/meet-the-lab</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:14:12280#80. Navigating Ethical Decisions in Animal Welfare - Dr. Adam Feltzfull<![CDATA[#89. Neuroscientists Answer Your Questions: Trauma, AI, Alcohol, Hot Dogs & Dark Neuroscience]]>In this special audience Q&A episode of The Smooth Brain Society, hosts Dr. Sahir Hussain and (soon to be Dr.) Beth Facer answer your most thoughtful, chaotic, philosophical, and occasionally cursed questions.

From the darkest stories in neuroscience history to whether trauma is really “stored in the body,” Beth and Sahir dive into mental health, AI, addiction, academia, policy, stress, and the strange realities of working in science. 

Plus: the podcast finally tackles one of humanity’s greatest debates… is a hot dog a sandwich?

Topics discussed include:

  • The darkest neuroscience experiments in history
  • Trauma, stress, and the body
  • AI’s future impact on child development and human connection
  • Alcohol & mental health
  • Culture and public health policy
  • The realities of working in academic research
  • Epigenetics and family planning
  • Research papers Beth & Sahir wish they’d worked on themselves
  • And, of course, hot dog discourse.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19253356Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this special audience Q&amp;A episode of <em>The Smooth Brain Society</em>, hosts Dr. Sahir Hussain and (soon to be Dr.) Beth Facer answer your most thoughtful, chaotic, philosophical, and occasionally cursed questions.</p><p>From the darkest stories in neuroscience history to whether trauma is really “stored in the body,” Beth and Sahir dive into mental health, AI, addiction, academia, policy, stress, and the strange realities of working in science. </p><p>Plus: the podcast finally tackles one of humanity’s greatest debates… is a hot dog a sandwich?</p><p>Topics discussed include:</p><ul><li>The darkest neuroscience experiments in history</li><li>Trauma, stress, and the body</li><li>AI’s future impact on child development and human connection</li><li>Alcohol &amp; mental health</li><li>Culture and public health policy</li><li>The realities of working in academic research</li><li>Epigenetics and family planning</li><li>Research papers Beth &amp; Sahir wish they’d worked on themselves</li><li>And, of course, hot dog discourse.</li></ul><p>Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for this episode! we loved making this one.</p><p>Follow <em>The Smooth Brain Society</em>  on our social media platforms for future Q&amp;As, episode updates, and science content from Beth and Sahir.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:06:22289#89. Neuroscientists Answer Your Questions: Trauma, AI, Alcohol, Hot Dogs & Dark Neurosciencefull<![CDATA[#85. Men's Health Beyond the Stereotypes - Associate Professor. Gareth Terry]]>The episode explores men's mental, sexual, and reproductive health, challenging stereotypes and examining how masculinity influences health behaviors and decisions. Guest Associate Professor Gareth Terry, shares insights from his research on mens identities and how they intersect with things like reproductive health, disabilities, and the social construction of masculinity. We discuss the nuances of the child-free movement, societal perceptions of masculinity, and innovative research ideas in disability and neurodivergence. With the help of questions from our followers, Gareth Terry explores societal pressures, gender dynamics, and future research directions, offering insights into social constructs and personal identities.

https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=775822

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18949982Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The episode explores men's mental, sexual, and reproductive health, challenging stereotypes and examining how masculinity influences health behaviors and decisions. Guest Associate Professor Gareth Terry, shares insights from his research on mens identities and how they intersect with things like reproductive health, disabilities, and the social construction of masculinity. We discuss the nuances of the child-free movement, societal perceptions of masculinity, and innovative research ideas in disability and neurodivergence. With the help of questions from our followers, Gareth Terry explores societal pressures, gender dynamics, and future research directions, offering insights into social constructs and personal identities.</p><p><a href="https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=775822" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=775822</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes01:34:47285#85. Men's Health Beyond the Stereotypes - Associate Professor. Gareth Terryfull<![CDATA[#27. I'm not rude, I'm just face blind (Prosopagnosia) - Dr. Tirta Susilo]]>Some people are poorer at identifying faces. Dr. Tirta Susilo, Senior Lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, talks about what prosopagnosia is, what research tells us about how we perceive faces and objects, and what about those who have super face recognition abilities?

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]]>Buzzsprout-13847794Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>Some people are poorer at identifying faces. <a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/tirta.susilo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Tirta Susilo</a>, Senior Lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, talks about what prosopagnosia is, what research tells us about how we perceive faces and objects, and what about those who have super face recognition abilities?</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:57:41227#27. I'm not rude, I'm just face blind (Prosopagnosia) - Dr. Tirta Susilofull<![CDATA[#71. A Child’s Rights: Politics, Law & Sex Crimes - Dr. Pantea Javidan]]>⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual exploitation, trafficking, and trauma.

What does the law really say about protecting children — and who does it leave behind? 🚨 This week on Smooth Brain Society, Dr. Pantea Javidan of Stanford University joins host Sahir and co-host Sabrina Page (Founder of the Gender Violence Research and Collaboration Network) to expose the hidden history of child trafficking laws, the shocking contradictions in how minors are criminalized, and why cases like Jeffrey Epstein reveal a system built to protect the powerful, not the vulnerable. We also dive into today’s battles over age of consent, criminal responsibility, and how children’s rights are being trampled in real time.

Dr. Pantea Javidan: https://humanrights.stanford.edu/people/pantea-javidan

News stories mentioned in intro: https://www.democracynow.org/2025/8/13/headlines/state_department_scrubs_reporting_on_human_rights_abuses_committed_by_trumps_allies

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/youth-crime/trump-youth-crime-donald-elon-musk-doge/65-20a65893-4f32-4c12-873b-2d8449deb5e6

 


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]]>Buzzsprout-17709433Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>⚠️ <em>Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual exploitation, trafficking, and trauma.</em></p><p>What does the law really say about protecting children — and who does it leave behind? 🚨 This week on <em>Smooth Brain Society</em>, Dr. Pantea Javidan of Stanford University joins host Sahir and co-host Sabrina Page (Founder of the Gender <em>Violence</em> Research and Collaboration Network) to expose the hidden history of child trafficking laws, the shocking contradictions in how minors are criminalized, and why cases like Jeffrey Epstein reveal a system built to protect the powerful, not the vulnerable. We also dive into today’s battles over age of consent, criminal responsibility, and how children’s rights are being trampled in real time.</p><p>Dr. Pantea Javidan: <a href="https://humanrights.stanford.edu/people/pantea-javidan" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://humanrights.stanford.edu/people/pantea-javidan</a></p><p>News stories mentioned in intro: <a href="https://www.democracynow.org/2025/8/13/headlines/state_department_scrubs_reporting_on_human_rights_abuses_committed_by_trumps_allies" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.democracynow.org/2025/8/13/headlines/state_department_scrubs_reporting_on_human_rights_abuses_committed_by_trumps_allies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/youth-crime/trump-youth-crime-donald-elon-musk-doge/65-20a65893-4f32-4c12-873b-2d8449deb5e6" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/youth-crime/trump-youth-crime-donald-elon-musk-doge/65-20a65893-4f32-4c12-873b-2d8449deb5e6</a></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes01:16:00271#71. A Child’s Rights: Politics, Law & Sex Crimes - Dr. Pantea Javidanfull<![CDATA[#18. Neuropsychology in Context - Dr. Carolyn Wilshire]]>Dr. Carolyn Wilshire is a neuropsychologist who examines the cognitive processes and neural systems involved in high-level mental functions (such as motivation and planning). Her work aims to critically analyze difficult-to-diagnose health complaints and provide context to health psychology, psychopathology and neuropsychology. As these are all fancy words Dr. Wilshire joined Alex and Sahir to help us understand what neuropsychologists do, common media misconceptions and the problems about how we sometimes talk about and deal with mental health conditions, particularly depression.

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]]>Buzzsprout-12732072Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Carolyn Wilshire is a neuropsychologist who examines the cognitive processes and neural systems involved in high-level mental functions (such as motivation and planning). Her work aims to critically analyze difficult-to-diagnose health complaints and provide context to health psychology, psychopathology and neuropsychology. As these are all fancy words Dr. Wilshire joined Alex and Sahir to help us understand what neuropsychologists do, common media misconceptions and the problems about how we sometimes talk about and deal with mental health conditions, particularly depression. <br /><br />Dr. Carolyn Wilshire's <a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/carolyn.wilshire" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bio</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:02:02218#18. Neuropsychology in Context - Dr. Carolyn Wilshirefull<![CDATA[#12. Panel Discussion: Queering Psychology]]>For Pride month at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, post-graduate students at the School of Psychology held an event showcasing their research and sharing their experiences as members of the rainbow community. To continue the discussions started, students Clare Bradley, Lee Bravestone, Tatyana King-Finau and Maggie Shippam along with Dr. Gloria Fraser, Research Fellow at VUW, join us this episode and cover a wide range of topics which include, problems when doing research in the LGBTQIA+ community, perceptions in the Pacific island nations before colonization, neurodivergence,  current issues with representation in academia and some of the terminology surrounding and used in the Queer/rainbow/LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF community.

Tatyana mentions MVPFAFF+ which is an acronym to describe Pasifika identities; Mahu (Hawai’i and Tahiti), Vaka sa lewa lewa (Fiji), Palopa (Papua New Guinea), Fa’afafine (Samoa), Akava’ine (Rarotonga), Fakaleiti (Tonga), Fakafifine (Niue)

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Dr. Gloria Fraser: gloria.fraser@vuw.ac.nz
Tatyana King-Finau: tatyana.kingfinau@vuw.ac.nz
Lee Bravestone : braveslee@myvuw.ac.nz
 Clare Bradley : bradleclar@myvuw.ac.nz
 Maggie Shippam : shippamagg@myvuw.ac.nz

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]]>Buzzsprout-11828154Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:00:00 GMT<p>For Pride month at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, post-graduate students at the School of Psychology held an event showcasing their research and sharing their experiences as members of the rainbow community. To continue the discussions started, students Clare Bradley, Lee Bravestone, Tatyana King-Finau and Maggie Shippam along with Dr. Gloria Fraser, Research Fellow at VUW, join us this episode and cover a wide range of topics which include, problems when doing research in the LGBTQIA+ community, perceptions in the Pacific island nations before colonization, neurodivergence,  current issues with representation in academia and some of the terminology surrounding and used in the Queer/rainbow/LGBTQIA+/MVPFAFF community.<br /><br />Tatyana mentions MVPFAFF+ which is an acronym to describe Pasifika identities; Mahu (Hawai’i and Tahiti), Vaka sa lewa lewa (Fiji), Palopa (Papua New Guinea), Fa’afafine (Samoa), Akava’ine (Rarotonga), Fakaleiti (Tonga), Fakafifine (Niue)<br /><br />Contacts<br />Dr. Gloria Fraser: gloria.fraser@vuw.ac.nz<br />Tatyana King-Finau: tatyana.kingfinau@vuw.ac.nz<br />Lee Bravestone : braveslee@myvuw.ac.nz<br /> Clare Bradley : bradleclar@myvuw.ac.nz<br /> Maggie Shippam : shippamagg@myvuw.ac.nz</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:15:10112#12. Panel Discussion: Queering Psychologyfull<![CDATA[EA #3. Unholy Catholic Ireland - Dr. Hugh Turpin]]>Dr. Hugh Turpin of Oxford University joins Feryl and Sahir on the podcast to share his work on  the decline of Catholicism in Ireland and the factors which have led to it. We also cover his current research with the Explaining Atheism project about understanding how Ireland, Northern Ireland and Poland, 3 regions with strong religious identities have seen steep declines in religious beliefs in recent years. We cover his book "Unholy Catholic Ireland: Religious Hypocrisy, Secular Morality, and Irish Irreligion" and discuss the history of religious identity in Ireland and what the future might hold.


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]]>Buzzsprout-14461762Thu, 08 Feb 2024 04:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-hugh-turpin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dr. Hugh Turpin of Oxford University</a> joins Feryl and Sahir on the podcast to share his work on  the decline of Catholicism in Ireland and the factors which have led to it. We also cover his current research with the Explaining Atheism project about understanding how Ireland, Northern Ireland and Poland, 3 regions with strong religious identities have seen steep declines in religious beliefs in recent years. We cover his book "<a href="https://www.anthro.ox.ac.uk/article/unholy-catholic-ireland-religious-hypocrisy-secular-morality-and-irish-irreligion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Unholy Catholic Ireland: Religious Hypocrisy, Secular Morality, and Irish Irreligion</a>" and discuss the history of religious identity in Ireland and what the future might hold.<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>yes01:30:0434EA #3. Unholy Catholic Ireland - Dr. Hugh Turpinfull<![CDATA[#37. Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics - Dr. Liza Bolton]]>The use of stats and throwing around numbers in conversation is incredibly common, yet statistics itself is poorly understood. Dr. Liza Bolton from  @universityofauckland discusses the dark art that is statistics. Using examples, she takes us through some misconceptions and dispels the notion that numbers don’t lie. We cover how to identify the best ice cream store, how to not be fooled when stats are mischaracterized in media and politics, why we worship the nat 20 dice roll and is the 27 club for musicians a real thing?

Dr. Bolton's website: https://www.lizabolton.com/

Missing data in police warrant information: https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300938784/data-shows-ongoing-racial-bias-in-police-warrantless-searches
Gang numbers: https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-04-2024/have-gang-numbers-really-skyrocketed-in-recent-years

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]]>Buzzsprout-15076004Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT<p>The use of stats and throwing around numbers in conversation is incredibly common, yet statistics itself is poorly understood. Dr. Liza Bolton from <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUKg41qkUTUQXGDzklgpmlQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> @universityofauckland </a> discusses the dark art that is statistics. Using examples, she takes us through some misconceptions and dispels the notion that numbers don’t lie. We cover how to identify the best ice cream store, how to not be fooled when stats are mischaracterized in media and politics, why we worship the nat 20 dice roll and is the 27 club for musicians a real thing?<br /><br />Dr. Bolton's website: <a href="https://www.lizabolton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.lizabolton.com/</a><br /><br />Missing data in police warrant information: <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300938784/data-shows-ongoing-racial-bias-in-police-warrantless-searches" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300938784/data-shows-ongoing-racial-bias-in-police-warrantless-searches</a><br />Gang numbers: <a href="https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-04-2024/have-gang-numbers-really-skyrocketed-in-recent-years" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-04-2024/have-gang-numbers-really-skyrocketed-in-recent-years</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:10:19237#37. Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics - Dr. Liza Boltonfull<![CDATA[#90. Why Toddlers Can't Help Themselves (Yet) - Dr. Abigail Fiske]]>What happens inside a child's brain when they're told not to touch something… and immediately reach for it anyway?

In this episode we sit down with developmental neuroscientist Dr. Abigail Fiske from Lancaster University to explore how self-control develops in infancy and early childhood.

Dr. Fisk studies executive functions, which are the mental skills that help us focus, regulate behaviour, and resist impulses. Using child friendly brain-imaging technology (FNIRS) and longitudinal research, she follows children from infancy through early childhood to understand how these critical abilities emerge and develop.

We discuss:

  • Why toddlers struggle with self-control
  • What executive functions actually are
  • How inhibitory control develops in the brain
  • Measuring brain activity in babies using non-invasive neuroimaging
  • The role of the prefrontal cortex in early development
  • Lessons from the classroom that inspired Dr. Fisk's research career
  • Why the first five years of life are so important
  • Early intervention, education, and the future of child development research

Whether you're a parent, educator, psychology enthusiast, or simply curious about how the brain develops, this conversation offers fascinating insights into the science behind self-control and learning.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19330161Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>What happens inside a child's brain when they're told not to touch something… and immediately reach for it anyway?</p><p>In this episode we sit down with developmental neuroscientist <b>Dr. Abigail Fiske</b> from Lancaster University to explore how self-control develops in infancy and early childhood.</p><p>Dr. Fisk studies executive functions, which are the mental skills that help us focus, regulate behaviour, and resist impulses. Using child friendly brain-imaging technology (FNIRS) and longitudinal research, she follows children from infancy through early childhood to understand how these critical abilities emerge and develop.</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>Why toddlers struggle with self-control</li><li>What executive functions actually are</li><li>How inhibitory control develops in the brain</li><li>Measuring brain activity in babies using non-invasive neuroimaging</li><li>The role of the prefrontal cortex in early development</li><li>Lessons from the classroom that inspired Dr. Fisk's research career</li><li>Why the first five years of life are so important</li><li>Early intervention, education, and the future of child development research</li></ul><p>Whether you're a parent, educator, psychology enthusiast, or simply curious about how the brain develops, this conversation offers fascinating insights into the science behind self-control and learning.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:06:01290#90. Why Toddlers Can't Help Themselves (Yet) - Dr. Abigail Fiskefull<![CDATA[#6. World Refugee Day: Whoever. Wherever. Whenever - Dr. Marieke Jasperse and Kodrean Eashae]]>As the 20th of June is World Refugee Day, we had Dr. Marieke Jasperse,  Senior Advisor Trafficking in Persons, Immigration New Zealand and Kodrean Eashae,  Host of Voice of Aroha, Wellington Access Radio come on. Our guests gave us an insight into the lived experiences of refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world, the misconceptions which are prevalent in discussions around migrant resettlement and things which the New Zealand government is doing right and where all there is need for a lot of improvement.

To learn more about World Refugee Day:
https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html

Marieke's Research: The crisis of representation in the refugee resettlement sector in New Zealand

Contacts:
Dr. Marieke Jasperse :  linkedin profile

Kodrean Eashae: kodrean.eashae@vuw.ac.nz


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]]>Buzzsprout-10819118Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:00:00 GMT<p>As the 20th of June is World Refugee Day, we had Dr. Marieke Jasperse,  Senior Advisor Trafficking in Persons, Immigration New Zealand and Kodrean Eashae,  Host of <a href="https://www.accessradio.org.nz/voice-of-aroha.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Voice of Aroha</a>, Wellington Access Radio come on. Our guests gave us an insight into the lived experiences of refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world, the misconceptions which are prevalent in discussions around migrant resettlement and things which the New Zealand government is doing right and where all there is need for a lot of improvement. <br /><br />To learn more about World Refugee Day:<br /><a href="https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.unhcr.org/world-refugee-day.html</a><br /><br />Marieke's Research:<a href="https://ourarchive.otago.ac.nz/handle/10523/12536" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> The crisis of representation in the refugee resettlement sector in New Zealand</a><br /><br />Contacts:<br />Dr. Marieke Jasperse :  <a href="https://nz.linkedin.com/in/marieke-jasperse-phd-1a66b016a?trk=public_profile_browsemap" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">linkedin profile </a><br /><br />Kodrean Eashae: kodrean.eashae@vuw.ac.nz<br /><br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:05:3516#6. World Refugee Day: Whoever. Wherever. Whenever - Dr. Marieke Jasperse and Kodrean Eashaefull<![CDATA[#84. The Moral Psychology of Voluntourism - Dr. Melanie Altemus]]>Dr. Melanie Altemus of Massey University, New Zealand, explores the complex psychology behind volunteer tourism, including motivations, moral implications, and the impact of the 'white savior' complex. She shares insights from her research on how volunteerism can sometimes do more harm than good and discusses the importance of understanding the underlying psychological traits involved. Dr. Melanie Altemus shares her groundbreaking research on international volunteer tourism, exploring motivations, moral judgments, and community impacts in Fiji and beyond. Discover surprising findings about privilege, cultural exchange, and the true effects of volunteer work.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18874796Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Melanie Altemus of Massey University, New Zealand, explores the complex psychology behind volunteer tourism, including motivations, moral implications, and the impact of the 'white savior' complex. She shares insights from her research on how volunteerism can sometimes do more harm than good and discusses the importance of understanding the underlying psychological traits involved. Dr. Melanie Altemus shares her groundbreaking research on international volunteer tourism, exploring motivations, moral judgments, and community impacts in Fiji and beyond. Discover surprising findings about privilege, cultural exchange, and the true effects of volunteer work.<br /><br /></p><p>Dr. Altemus' Thesis:<br /><a href="https://openaccess.wgtn.ac.nz/articles/thesis/Stories_of_Saviourism_Examining_the_Moral_Negotiations_in_Volunteer_Tourism/30586076?file=61733902" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://openaccess.wgtn.ac.nz/articles/thesis/Stories_of_Saviourism_Examining_the_Moral_Negotiations_in_Volunteer_Tourism/30586076?file=61733902</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:17:58284#84. The Moral Psychology of Voluntourism - Dr. Melanie Altemusfull<![CDATA[EA #4. Atheism After Near Death Experiences - Dr. Alex Fry]]>Near-death experiences (NDEs) are common amongst those coming close to death and profoundly impact how they make sense of the world. Dr. Alex Fry of the University of Bournemouth draws on interviews with atheists who have had a NDE to explore whether death anxiety motivates attempts to make sense of the world and the extent to which the dominant belief systems in the UK shape their attempts to do so.

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]]>Buzzsprout-14910890Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT<p>Near-death experiences (NDEs) are common amongst those coming close to death and profoundly impact how they make sense of the world. Dr. Alex Fry of the University of Bournemouth draws on interviews with atheists who have had a NDE to explore whether death anxiety motivates attempts to make sense of the world and the extent to which the dominant belief systems in the UK shape their attempts to do so.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:20:2134EA #4. Atheism After Near Death Experiences - Dr. Alex Fryfull<![CDATA[#35. International Law and Armed Conflict - Prof. Alberto Costi]]>As the term "international law" is brought up frequently in discourse these days we sat down with Professor Alberto Costi to get an introduction into international law and laws of armed conflict. We cover how international law works and how it is implemented? Who can be held accountable for breaches in international humanitarian law? Where do non-state actors fit in? The nuances within the Geneva Conventions and examples of past and present cases regarding genocide and why the current law is not always the best mechanism to prevent crimes against humanity.

Prof. Costi specializes in the law of armed conflict, international criminal law, international human rights law, the law of international organizations and in comparative law and EU law. He is a member of the New Zealand International Humanitarian Law Committee, serves as the Secretary-General of the International Law Association New Zealand Branch and is the Vice-President of the New Zealand Association for Comparative Law.

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]]>Buzzsprout-14804821Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT<p>As the term "international law" is brought up frequently in discourse these days we sat down with Professor Alberto Costi to get an introduction into international law and laws of armed conflict. We cover how international law works and how it is implemented? Who can be held accountable for breaches in international humanitarian law? Where do non-state actors fit in? The nuances within the Geneva Conventions and examples of past and present cases regarding genocide and why the current law is not always the best mechanism to prevent crimes against humanity. <br /><br />Prof. Costi specializes in the law of armed conflict, international criminal law, international human rights law, the law of international organizations and in comparative law and EU law. He is a member of the New Zealand International Humanitarian Law Committee, serves as the Secretary-General of the International Law Association New Zealand Branch and is the Vice-President of the New Zealand Association for Comparative Law. <br /><br />Prof Costi's Profile:<a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/Alberto.Costi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/Alberto.Costi</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:38:37235#35. International Law and Armed Conflict - Prof. Alberto Costifull<![CDATA[#29. Place Cells: How we know where we are - Prof. Kate Jeffery]]>Professor Kate Jeffery, Head of School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. Discusses her work on our idea of place, space and navigation. We get an introduction to place cells which are the neurons in the brain which help us identify our location in space. We speak about how these were discovered how they work and where research on our understanding of place and direction is going.

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]]>Buzzsprout-14026891Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://jefferylab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Professor Kate Jeffery</a>, Head of School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. Discusses her work on our idea of place, space and navigation. We get an introduction to place cells which are the neurons in the brain which help us identify our location in space. We speak about how these were discovered how they work and where research on our understanding of place and direction is going.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:48:19229#29. Place Cells: How we know where we are - Prof. Kate Jefferyfull<![CDATA[#83. Dark Chapters in Psychiatry - Jack El-Hai]]>Jack El-Hai, acclaimed journalist and author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist and The Lobotomist, takes us inside Dr. Douglas Kelly's psychological examination of Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials. From the lobotomy era to the chilling conclusions about "ordinary" evil, this conversation explores what psychiatry revealed about history's most notorious figures—and what it means for us today.

Key Topics Covered:

🧠 The Lobotomist: How a 1968 lobotomy case in Minnesota led Jack down a 20-year rabbit hole into the history of psychiatric surgery and Walter Freeman's controversial legacy.

⚖️ Douglas Kelly & The Nuremberg Trials The young US Army psychiatrist who had sole access to 22 Nazi defendants—including Hermann Göring—and what he discovered about their psychological profiles.

💡 The Disturbing Conclusions and warnings Kelly's finding that the Nazi leaders were psychologically "normal"—and why that revelation was far more terrifying than finding them insane.

🎬 From Book to Film The 12-year journey from The Nazi and the Psychiatrist to the 2025 film Nuremberg starring Rami Malek—and what changed in adaptation.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-18788291Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Jack El-Hai, acclaimed journalist and author of <em>The Nazi and the Psychiatrist and The Lobotomist</em>, takes us inside Dr. Douglas Kelly's psychological examination of Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials. From the lobotomy era to the chilling conclusions about "ordinary" evil, this conversation explores what psychiatry revealed about history's most notorious figures—and what it means for us today.</p><p><b>Key Topics Covered:</b></p><p>🧠 <b>The Lobotomist:</b> How a 1968 lobotomy case in Minnesota led Jack down a 20-year rabbit hole into the history of psychiatric surgery and Walter Freeman's controversial legacy.</p><p>⚖️ <b>Douglas Kelly &amp; The Nuremberg Trials</b> The young US Army psychiatrist who had sole access to 22 Nazi defendants—including Hermann Göring—and what he discovered about their psychological profiles.</p><p>💡 <b>The Disturbing Conclusions and warnings</b> Kelly's finding that the Nazi leaders were psychologically "normal"—and why that revelation was far more terrifying than finding them insane.</p><p>🎬 <b>From Book to Film</b> The 12-year journey from <em>The Nazi and the Psychiatrist</em> to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_(2025_film)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">2025 film <em>Nuremberg</em></a> starring Rami Malek—and what changed in adaptation.</p><p>Check out Jack El-Hai's work: https://www.el-hai.com/</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:12:35283#83. Dark Chapters in Psychiatry - Jack El-Haifull<![CDATA[#94. The Stories That Make Us Who We Are - Dr Sean Marshall]]>We all have a story about who we are. But where does that story come from?

In this episode of the Smooth Brain Society, Sahir and Beth sit down with developmental psychologist Dr. Sean Marshall, of the University of Melbourne, to explore narrative identity, which are the stories we build around the experiences that shape our lives.

We discuss how narrative identity develops from childhood, how our memories and interpretations of significant events can change over time, and why the meaning we give to our experiences may be linked to mental health and wellbeing.

Sean also shares insights from the Growing Memories Project, a longitudinal study exploring how the ways parents talk with their children about the past can influence language, memory and later autobiographical storytelling.

So, how much of who we are is contained in the stories we tell about ourselves?

In this episode:
 🧠 Narrative identity
 💭 Autobiographical reasoning
 🕰️ Memory and mental time travel
 🔄 Turning points and redemption narratives
 👨‍👩‍👧 Childhood, parenting and storytelling
 ❤️ Narrative identity and mental health

Listen now and start thinking about your own life story a little differently.

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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19700494Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT<p><b>We all have a story about who we are. But where does that story come from?</b></p><p>In this episode of the <b>Smooth Brain Society</b>, Sahir and Beth sit down with developmental psychologist <b>Dr. Sean Marshall,</b> of the University of Melbourne, to explore <b>narrative identity, </b>which are the stories we build around the experiences that shape our lives.</p><p>We discuss how narrative identity develops from childhood, how our memories and interpretations of significant events can change over time, and why the meaning we give to our experiences may be linked to mental health and wellbeing.</p><p>Sean also shares insights from the <b>Growing Memories Project</b>, a longitudinal study exploring how the ways parents talk with their children about the past can influence language, memory and later autobiographical storytelling.</p><p>So, how much of who we are is contained in the stories we tell about ourselves?</p><p>In this episode:<br /> 🧠 Narrative identity<br /> 💭 Autobiographical reasoning<br /> 🕰️ Memory and mental time travel<br /> 🔄 Turning points and redemption narratives<br /> 👨‍👩‍👧 Childhood, parenting and storytelling<br /> ❤️ Narrative identity and mental health</p><p>Listen now and start thinking about your own life story a little differently.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:09:09294#94. The Stories That Make Us Who We Are - Dr Sean Marshallfull<![CDATA[#88. Eating Disorders Beyond Western Stereotypes - Dr Bailey Rose]]>Dr. Bailey Rose (Ngāti Maniapoto), Clinical Psychologist at Ora Toa Mauriora, New Zealand, joins us for a conversation on eating disorders, culture, identity, and mental health care.

We explore how eating disorders are often misunderstood through a narrow Western lens, and why that can leave Māori and other underserved communities unseen, misdiagnosed, or excluded from support systems. Bailey shares insights from both her clinical work and research, discussing the cultural meaning of food, barriers to care, stigma, social media pressures, and the limitations of relying too heavily on measures like BMI.

The episode also dives into:

  •  Māori perspectives on food, care, and wellbeing 
  •  How culture shapes experiences of eating disorders 
  •  Emotional regulation, shame, and relationships with food 
  •  Misconceptions around who “gets” eating disorders 
  •  The impact of beauty standards and social media 
  •  Ozempic and the growing conversation around weight-loss medications 
  •  Why culturally responsive mental health care matters 


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]]>https://smoothbrainsociety.com/Buzzsprout-19176018Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Bailey Rose (Ngāti Maniapoto), Clinical Psychologist at Ora Toa Mauriora, New Zealand, joins us for a conversation on eating disorders, culture, identity, and mental health care.</p><p>We explore how eating disorders are often misunderstood through a narrow Western lens, and why that can leave Māori and other underserved communities unseen, misdiagnosed, or excluded from support systems. Bailey shares insights from both her clinical work and research, discussing the cultural meaning of food, barriers to care, stigma, social media pressures, and the limitations of relying too heavily on measures like BMI.</p><p>The episode also dives into:</p><ul><li> Māori perspectives on food, care, and wellbeing </li><li> How culture shapes experiences of eating disorders </li><li> Emotional regulation, shame, and relationships with food </li><li> Misconceptions around who “gets” eating disorders </li><li> The impact of beauty standards and social media </li><li> Ozempic and the growing conversation around weight-loss medications </li><li> Why culturally responsive mental health care matters </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:07:22288#88. Eating Disorders Beyond Western Stereotypes - Dr Bailey Rosefull<![CDATA[#56. D-CYPHR: The Power of Spit - Dr. Anna Moore and Elizabeth Mordey]]>"You’re a hero. It’s in your DNA." The NHS and NIHR BioResource has started a nationwide movement for ages 0 - 15 to help health research.

Dr. Anna Moore, University of Cambridge, and Elizabeth Mordey of the DNA, Children + Young People's Health Resource (D-CYPHR) talk about the project and how it has the potential to revolutionize healthcare in the UK and around the world.. 

By studying thousands of DNA samples together with health information, scientists can begin to see the big picture of how our genetics and our environment influence our health. 

All kids need to do is spit in a tube.

Further details: https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/d-cyphr/

Contact D-CYPHR: dcyphr@bioresource.nihr.ac.uk

Dr. Anna Moore: https://neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/member/am2708/

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]]>Buzzsprout-16570525Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>"You’re a hero. It’s in your DNA." The NHS and NIHR BioResource has started a nationwide movement for <b>ages 0 - 15</b> to help health research.</p><p>Dr. Anna Moore, University of Cambridge, and Elizabeth Mordey of the DNA, Children + Young People's Health Resource (D-CYPHR) talk about the project and how it has the potential to revolutionize healthcare in the UK and around the world.. </p><p>By studying thousands of DNA samples together with health information, scientists can begin to see the big picture of how our genetics and our environment influence our health. </p><p>All kids need to do is spit in a tube.</p><p>Further details: <a href="https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/d-cyphr/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/d-cyphr/</a></p><p>Contact D-CYPHR: dcyphr@bioresource.nihr.ac.uk</p><p>Dr. Anna Moore: <a href="https://neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/member/am2708/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/member/am2708/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:17:40256#56. D-CYPHR: The Power of Spit - Dr. Anna Moore and Elizabeth Mordeyfull<![CDATA[#2. The Anatomy of a Psychopath - Associate Prof. Hedwig Eisenbarth]]>Associate Professor Hedwig Eisenbarth talks to us about research on people with high psychopathic traits. What characteristics define a psychopath? are they built different? and what motivates them?  

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]]>https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsocietyBuzzsprout-10513445Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT<p>Associate Professor Hedwig Eisenbarth talks to us about research on people with high psychopathic traits. What characteristics define a psychopath? are they built different? and what motivates them?  </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:02:1412#2. The Anatomy of a Psychopath - Associate Prof. Hedwig Eisenbarthfull<![CDATA[#65. Mainstreaming of the Far-Right - Dr. Aaron Winter]]>In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Winter, senior lecturer in sociology at Lancaster University and Director of the Centre for Alternatives to Social and Economic Inequalities (CASEI), to unpack the complex rise and normalization of far-right ideologies. From his personal roots in anti-racist activism to his research on racism, terrorism, and structural inequality, Dr. Winter explores how mainstream institutions, media, and political parties have helped legitimize far-right narratives. We discuss the myth of the “white working class” grievance, how race and class are falsely divided, the political misuse of populism, and the dangers of platforming hate under the guise of public discourse. An essential listen for anyone concerned about democracy, justice, and the future of inclusive politics.


Dr. Aaron Winter: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sociology/people/aaron-winter 

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]]>Buzzsprout-17246536Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Winter, senior lecturer in sociology at Lancaster University and Director of the Centre for Alternatives to Social and Economic Inequalities (CASEI), to unpack the complex rise and normalization of far-right ideologies. From his personal roots in anti-racist activism to his research on racism, terrorism, and structural inequality, Dr. Winter explores how mainstream institutions, media, and political parties have helped legitimize far-right narratives. We discuss the myth of the “white working class” grievance, how race and class are falsely divided, the political misuse of populism, and the dangers of platforming hate under the guise of public discourse. An essential listen for anyone concerned about democracy, justice, and the future of inclusive politics.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dr. Aaron Winter: <a href="https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sociology/people/aaron-winter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sociology/people/aaron-winter </a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:16:31265#65. Mainstreaming of the Far-Right - Dr. Aaron Winterfull<![CDATA[EJOP #3. The Impact of Financial Well-Being on Happiness - Dr. Cicilia Larasati Rembulan]]>In this episode of the Smooth Brain Society, Sahir and Amer engage with Dr. Cicilia Larasati Rembulan, Associate Professor from Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia, to discuss her recently published research on subjective well-being. The conversation explores the definitions of well-being, the measurement of happiness, and the role of social comparison and financial well-being in shaping life satisfaction among an Indonesian population sample. Dr. Rembulan shares her findings that social comparison does not significantly affect happiness, while financial well-being plays a crucial role. The discussion also delves into practical implications and future research directions.

Read the article here: https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/14791

The Effects of Social Comparison and Subjective Financial Well-Being on Subjective Well-Being - Theda Renanita and Cicilia Larasati Rembulan

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]]>Buzzsprout-18015005Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of the Smooth Brain Society, Sahir and Amer engage with Dr. Cicilia Larasati Rembulan, Associate Professor from Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia, to discuss her recently published research on subjective well-being. The conversation explores the definitions of well-being, the measurement of happiness, and the role of social comparison and financial well-being in shaping life satisfaction among an Indonesian population sample. Dr. Rembulan shares her findings that social comparison does not significantly affect happiness, while financial well-being plays a crucial role. The discussion also delves into practical implications and future research directions.</p><p>Read the article here: https://ejop.psychopen.eu/index.php/ejop/article/view/14791</p><p>The Effects of Social Comparison and Subjective Financial Well-Being on Subjective Well-Being - Theda Renanita and Cicilia Larasati Rembulan</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:52:0643EJOP #3. The Impact of Financial Well-Being on Happiness - Dr. Cicilia Larasati Rembulanfull<![CDATA[#58. SAFE: Supporting BlAck Families AffEcted by psychosis - Angela Kibia]]>Angela Kibia, Researcher at King's College London, talks about the work being carried out by the SAFE project aimed towards developing education and group support for Black families and carers supporting a relative with psychosis. Highlighting the importance of all those who care for someone with a mental health condition and what we can do to better support them.

Experiences from participants from the SAFE project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4DcFShrLLE

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/exploring-the-experiences-of-carers-from-black-communities-1


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]]>Buzzsprout-16793324Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>Angela Kibia, Researcher at King's College London, talks about the work being carried out by the SAFE project aimed towards developing education and group support for Black families and carers supporting a relative with psychosis. Highlighting the importance of all those who care for someone with a mental health condition and what we can do to better support them.</p><p>Experiences from participants from the SAFE project <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4DcFShrLLE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4DcFShrLLE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/exploring-the-experiences-of-carers-from-black-communities-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.kcl.ac.uk/exploring-the-experiences-of-carers-from-black-communities-1</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:41:14258#58. SAFE: Supporting BlAck Families AffEcted by psychosis - Angela Kibiafull<![CDATA[#66. Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations - Prof. Dr. Christopher J. Hopwood]]>What factors underpin how we treat animals? In this episode, Prof. Dr. Christopher J. Hopwood of the University of Zurich and the Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations. Talks about his research related to how people perceive, treat, and interact with animals. Join us as we go through some fascinating studies which have been published in his journal and what the future looks like for things like veganism, animal treatment and upcoming food like cultured meat.


https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair

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]]>Buzzsprout-17319427Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>What factors underpin how we treat animals? In this episode, Prof. Dr. Christopher J. Hopwood of the University of Zurich and the Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations. Talks about his research related to how people perceive, treat, and interact with animals. Join us as we go through some fascinating studies which have been published in his journal and what the future looks like for things like veganism, animal treatment and upcoming food like cultured meat.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://phair.psychopen.eu/index.php/phair</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no00:57:38266#66. Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations - Prof. Dr. Christopher J. Hopwoodfull<![CDATA[#7. A Concussion Discussion - Dr. Josh Faulkner]]>Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Josh Faulkner talks to us about traumatic brain injury (TBI) mainly focusing on mild injuries commonly known as concussions. We discuss what brain injuries look like, how Dr. Faulkner has used Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) with his patients and some of the latest research in the area and what it means for people dealing with the effects of a concussion.

Dr. Josh Faulkner profile

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]]>Buzzsprout-10899932Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT<p>Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Josh Faulkner talks to us about traumatic brain injury (TBI) mainly focusing on mild injuries commonly known as concussions. We discuss what brain injuries look like, how Dr. Faulkner has used Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT therapy) with his patients and some of the latest research in the area and what it means for people dealing with the effects of a concussion.<br /><br />Dr. Josh Faulkner <a href="https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/josh.faulkner" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">profile</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:00:0617#7. A Concussion Discussion - Dr. Josh Faulknerfull<![CDATA[#14. Why do we perform rituals? - Dr. Johannes Karl]]>Dr. Johannes Karl, Assistant professor in Psychology at the Dublin City University, Ireland, joins us to talk about what rituals are, why they come about and what benefits they provide. Dr. Karl's research covers topics including  Mindfulness, Contemplative Practice, Rituals and Non-Ordinary Experience, Personality and Values, and rituals across cultures.

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]]>Buzzsprout-12058206Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Johannes Karl, Assistant professor in Psychology at the Dublin City University, Ireland, joins us to talk about what rituals are, why they come about and what benefits they provide. Dr. Karl's research covers topics including  Mindfulness, Contemplative Practice, Rituals and Non-Ordinary Experience, Personality and Values, and rituals across cultures.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety">Support the show</a></p><p>Support us and reach out!<br /><a href="https://smoothbrainsociety.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://smoothbrainsociety.com</a><br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSociety</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesmoothbrainsociety?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Twitter/X:  <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothBrainSoc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@SmoothBrainSoc</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesmoothbrainsociety/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@thesmoothbrainsociety</a><br />Merch and all other links:<a href="https://linktr.ee/thesmoothbrainsociety" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Linktree</a><br />email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com<br /><br /><br /></p>no01:05:24214#14. Why do we perform rituals? - Dr. Johannes Karlfull