E24 – Clearing the Haze: The Science Behind Vaping
In this episode of BrainSTEM, Dr. Hilary Marusak sits down with Dr. David Ledgerwood, a leading expert in nicotine, vaping, and addiction, to explore the complex science behind vaping. Vaping is often...
10 Feb 202538min
E23 – Brain on Fire: Understanding Neuroinflammation’s Role in Addiction
In this episode of BrainSTEM, Dr. Hilary Marusak is joined by Dr. Eric Woodcock, a leading expert in neuroinflammation and substance use disorders (SUDs), to explore how inflammation in the brain cont...
3 Feb 202534min
E22 – The Gut-Brain Connection: How our Microbiome Shapes Mental Health
In this fascinating episode of BrainSTEM, Dr. Hilary Marusak is joined by Dr. Annelise Madison, a clinical psychologist and expert in psycho-neuro-immunology. Together, they explore the gut-brain conn...
27 Jan 202529min
E21 - Mind Over Marijuana: Unraveling Cannabis and the Brain
In this thought-provoking episode of BrainSTEM, Dr. Hilary Marusak sits down with Dr. Matthew Hill, a leading expert in cannabis research, to discuss the complex relationship between cannabis and the ...
20 Jan 202536min
E20 - Runner's High and Beyond: The Neuroscience of Exercise
In this special episode of BrainSTEM, co-producer Aman takes the mic to interview host Dr. Hilary Marusak, neuroscientist and avid runner, about the fascinating connection between exercise and brain h...
13 Jan 202528min
E19 – Pulverizing the Stigma of Mental Illness
In this inspiring episode of BrainSTEM, host Dr. Hilary Marusak sits down with Jon Nelson, a dedicated mental health advocate and member of the One Mind Lived Experiences Council. Jon’s powerful story...
6 Jan 202545min
E18 - The Neuroscience of Anxiety: Expert Insights and Personal Journeys
TW: This episode briefly mentions suicidal thoughts and ideation. Most people experience symptoms of anxiety, like increased heart rate and heavy breathing, from time to time. This is normal. However,...
5 Jun 20241h 19min
E17 – Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety
In this Halloween special episode, Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) at Wayne State University about f...
31 Okt 202343min
