Antivaxxers: how do you convert them
Vaccine hesitancy is running rampant. Today we explain why Facebook is causing it, tips to convert anti-vaxxers and the POWER OF EMPATHY (which can obviously be really hard at times). This episode is ...
3 Feb 202158min
Crying: why do your eyes leak?
We are the only animals that cry emotionally. Scientists don't know exactly why we do it, but all of our theories lead us to believe it is a healthy practice, and maybe we should seek it out. Today we...
27 Jan 202157min
Boredom: creative catalyst or horrible feeling?
The science of boredom is confusing. Depending on the study it is considered helpful, or harmful. Today we are going to look into why, and how we can all cope or even thrive in the midst of pandemic b...
20 Jan 20211h
Winter: how to cope and thrive!
All humans experience winter. The pandemic is a form of winter, forcing us to be stagnant, stay inside and reflect. There are fascinating psychological studies on how to cope with the winter, and how ...
13 Jan 202157min
Marijuana: what happens when you quit?
Weed changes your brain, so what happens if you stop? Today we explain what happens when you get stoned, what endocannabinoids do in our body and how they create LEGIT WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS! WHAT DID WE...
16 Dec 202051min
Humour: what makes something funny?
The science of comedy is complicated. It involves complex neurophysiology, culture, context and … feeling safe? We evolved language between 80,000 - 160,000 years ago and jokes evolved alongside that....
9 Dec 20201h 2min
Drinking Alcohol: how bad is it?
Vodka, Beer or Cider? Is one worse than others? With the holidays coming, being stuck at home and drinking can become a vice. So, according to physiology, how bad is it? Today we talk about why you ge...
2 Dec 202054min
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: What's the gossip?
Spring 2021? Moderna better than Pfizer? 94.5% vs. 90%? What details do we know about these slique new super BRILLIANTLY MADE COVID-19 vaccines? All around it is hopeful news, but we will explain some...
25 Nov 202047min
