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14 episodes
Beyond the Pill: The Science of Tapering Sleep Meds
Herman and Corn explore the science of tapering sleep meds, the "histamine rebound," and how to reclaim your natural rest.
Beyond the Brain: The Science of Deathbed Connections
How does an Alzheimer's patient know a loved one died miles away? Explore the science of terminal lucidity and non-local consciousness.
Beyond the Diaper Log: AI and Your Baby's Developing Brain
Move past the spreadsheet. Discover how AI tools provide deep neurological insights into your baby’s development and the "mental leaps" at seven mo...
Beyond the Mouse: Why Our Keyboards are Stuck in 1870
Why are we still using 19th-century keyboard layouts? Herman and Corn explore the fascinating world of trackballs, macropads, and BCIs.
Rebooting the Brain: The Science of ECT and TMS
Explore the science of "rebooting" the brain as Herman and Corn dive into ECT, TMS, and the future of treating severe depression.
Genius or Forgetful? Decoding Moravec’s Paradox
Why can geniuses build AI but forget their keys? Explore Moravec’s Paradox and the "spiky profile" of the neurodivergent brain.
From Prozac to Plasticity: The New Science of Depression
Herman and Corn explore why we’re moving past SSRIs toward neuroplasticity, ketamine, and the gut-brain axis to treat depression.
Brain on Fire: The Science of the Kindling Effect
Why does alcohol withdrawal get more dangerous every time? Explore the "kindling effect" and how the brain learns to become hyper-excitable.
The Daycare Dilemma: Science, Socialization, and Your Baby
Is your baby getting enough socialization at home? Herman and Corn dive into the science of "serve and return" and the ideal timing for daycare.
The Bloating Glitch: Why Your Stomach Has a Mind of Its Own
Think your bloating is just gas? It might be a "software glitch" in your gut. Discover how to retrain your brain to stop abdominal distension.
Inside the Infant Mind: The Magic of the Six-Month Milestone
What's happening inside a baby's brain at six months? Explore the sensory explosion of depth perception, language mapping, and synaptic growth.
Why the World Feels Too Loud: ADHD and Sensory Processing
Ever feel like the world is turned up to eleven? Explore the link between ADHD and sensory processing disorder with Herman and Corn.
Inside the Cockpit: Youth and Tech in High-Stakes Missions
How do you prepare a 22-year-old for the world's most complex missions? Explore the intersection of youth, stealth tech, and high-stakes warfare.
Beyond the Bottle: The New Science of Alcohol Use Disorder
Explore how 20 years of medical progress transformed our understanding of addiction from a moral failing to a biological reality.