The Brain Blown Podcast

Humans are born dependent, slow, and vulnerable—but we’ve survived by working together. In this episode, we explore the neuroscience that makes teamwork possible, and why collaboration is more than a soft skill—it’s a biological necessity.From mirror neurons and social cognition to trust, reward systems, and brain synchrony, we break down what’s really happening in your brain when you collaborate—and what it takes to build a team that actually works.If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCESDavid A. Waldman, M.K. Ward, William J. Becker — Neuroscience in Organizational BehaviorStephanie Balters, Grace Hawthorne, Naam Mayseless — Of Team Cooperation Versus Team CollaborationPaul Zak — The Neuroscience of TrustM.K. Ward, Stefan Volk, William J. Becker — An Overview of Organizational NeuroscienceMohammed Algumaei, Imali T. Hettiarachchi, Mohamed Farghaly, Asim Bhatti — The Neuroscience of Team Dynamics: Exploring Neurophysiological Measures for Assessing Team PerformanceDiego A. Reinero, Suzanne Dikker, Jay J. Van Bavel — Inter-brain Synchrony in Teams Predicts Collective PerformanceHua Xie, Iliana I. Karipidis, Amber Howell, Manish Saggar et al. — Finding the Neural Correlates of Collaboration Using a Three-person fMRI Hyperscanning ParadigmXinmei Deng, Meng Yang, Xiaomin Chen, Yong Zhan — The Role of Mindfulness on Theta Inter-brain Synchrony During Cooperation Feedback Processing: An EEG-based Hyperscanning Study

Most people agree that rape is wrong. But far fewer understand what it actually is—and what it isn’t. In this episode, we confront the myths and misconceptions that continue to shape how we define rape, treat survivors, and pursue justice.We explore the neuroscience behind trauma responses like freezing and fawning, and why these involuntary reactions are still so often misunderstood in courtrooms, conversations, and cultural narratives. From the impact of the #MeToo movement to the hardwired survival mechanisms of the brain, we examine what needs to change—and why it matters.This is not an easy conversation. But it’s one we all need to have.If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCESMedicolegal Findings of Rape Victims: A Retrospective Study of 69 Cases at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka CityPalash Kumar Bose, Mamtaz Ara, Md. Syedur Rahaman, Mohammad Jubaidul Kabir, Prodip BiswasAssault-Related Self-Blame and Its Association with PTSD in Sexually Assaulted Women: An MRI InquiryZohar Berman, Yaniv Assaf, Ricardo Tarrasch, Daphna JoelRape Myth Scale: Factor Structure and Relationship with Gender Egalitarianism Among Japanese ProfessionalsMasayo Uji, Masahiro Shono, Noriko Shikai, Toshinori KitamuraNeuroscience Evidence Counters a Rape MythEbani Dhawan, Patrick HaggardNeuropsychological and Electrophysiological Evaluation After Rape: A Case Study of a Teenage GirlLucía Ester Rizo-Martínez, Miguel Ángel Guevara, Luis Francisco Cerdán, Francisco Abelardo Robles-Aguirre, Araceli Sanz-Martin, Marisela Hernández-González

As a tribute to this month's episode, we wanted to give a quick shoutout to a local store Laine & I know and love: Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis. Founded in 2003 by Jennifer 'JP' Pritchett, Smitten Kitten is a trans-owned business that has been a staple in the community for over two decades. JP and their team are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive space where folks can explore intimacy, sexuality, and self-expression in a fun and positive way. Whether you're looking for high-quality toys, thoughtful resources, or expert advice, they've got you covered. Check them out online at smittenkittenonline.com and show them some love if you're interested. We absolutely love supporting businesses that foster open, healthy conversations about sex, and we think you will too!If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Learn more at brainblownpodcast.com and send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCESSchool-Based Sex Education and Neuroscience: What We Know About Sex, Romance, Marriage, and Adolescent Brain Development – Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman, DrPH; Megan Johnson, PhD; Elizabeth A. Shirtcliff, PhD; Adriana Galván, PhDThe Importance of Sexual and Romantic Development in Understanding the Developmental Neuroscience of Adolescence – Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman, K. Paige HardenFrequency of Penile–Vaginal Intercourse is Associated with Verbal Recognition Performance in Adult Women – Larah Maunder, Dorothée Schoemaker, Jens C. PruessnerIntegrating Neural Circuits Controlling Female Sexual Behavior – Paul E. Micevych, Robert L. MeiselNeuropeptides and Behaviors: How Small Peptides Regulate Nervous System Function and Behavioral Outputs – Umer Saleem Bhat, Navneet Shahi, Siju Surendran, Kavita BabuThe Neurobiology of Sexual Function – Cindy M. Meston, PhD; Penny F. Frohlich, MANeuroanatomy and Neurochemistry of Sexual Desire, Pleasure, Love and Orgasm – H. Ümit Sayin, Carlos H. SchenckOxytocin, Erectile Function and Sexual Behavior: Last Discoveries and Possible Advances – Maria Rosaria Melis, Antonio ArgiolasEditorial: From Sex Differences in Neuroscience to a Neuroscience of Sex Differences: New Directions and Perspectives – Belinda PletzerThe Human Sexual Response Cycle: Brain Imaging Evidence Linking Sex to Other Pleasures – J.R. Georgiadis, M.L. KringelbachThe Affective Neuroscience of Sexuality: Development of a LUST Scale – Jürgen Fuchshuber, Emanuel Jauk, Michaela Hiebler-Ragger, Human Friedrich UnterrainerThe Physiological Basis of Human Sexual Arousal: Neuroendocrine Sexual Asymmetry – Ion G. Motofei, David L. RowlandNeuroanatomy and Function of Human Sexual Behavior: A Neglected or Unknown Issue? – Rocco S. Calabrò, Alberto Cacciola, Daniele Bruschetta, Demetrio Milardi, Fabrizio Quattrini, Francesca Sciarrone, Gianluca La Rosa, Placido Bramanti, Giuseppe Anastasi

If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCES"Appeasement: replacing Stockholm syndrome as a definition of a survival strategy" Rebecca Bailey, Jaycee Dugard, Stefanie F. Smith & Stephen W. Porges"Traumatic entrapment, appeasement and complex post-traumatic stress disorder: evolutionary perspectives of hostage reactions, domestic abuse and the Stockholm syndrome" Chris Cantor, John Price"Bonding after trauma: on the role of social support and the oxytocin system in traumatic stress,"  Miranda Olff"How Trauma Impacts Learning and How to Find Support" Nadia Albritton, MA"The Fawn Response in Complex PTSD" | Dr. Arielle Schwartz"Stockholm Syndrome Explained by the Stanford Prison Experiment"

Have you ever been in or been around someone in the "honeymoon phase" of a relationship? That crazy, passionate start where seeing their name pop up on your phone gives you butterflies and you can't help but think about them constantly to the point where it's almost obsessive? Turns out there's some wild brain chemistry behind those crazy new-love jitters, how love seems to settle as the relationship continues, and what happens in your brain if that relationship ends.In this episode, we explore:What scientific theories explain the different types of loveThe brain mapping behind passionate love, companion love, and a few moreHow your brain changes throughout different relationship phasesWhat happens in your brain during breakupsWhat we understand of marriage, monogamy, and human attachmentWhether you're currently falling in love, settled in a long-term relationship, or healing from heartbreak, this episode offers fascinating insights into what's happening in your brain through every stage of love.If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCESSocial Neuroscience of Love -- Stephanie Cacioppo, Francesco Bianchi-Demicheli, Elaine Hatfield, Richard L. RapsonLove: Neuroscience Reveals All -- Larry J. YoungThe Power of Love on the Human Brain -- Francesco Bianchi-Demicheli, Scott T. Grafton & Stephanie Ortigue, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, SwitzerlandDemystifying the Neuroscience of Love -- Stephanie Cacioppo, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, USA, John T. CacioppoLove is More than Just a Kiss: A Neurobiological Perspective on Love and Affection -- A Deboer, E. M. Vanbuelang, G. J. TerhorstThe Neurobiology of Love -- Tobias Esch & George B. StefanoThe Brain in Love: Has Neuroscience Stolen the Secret of Love? -- Sultan Tarlac

Why are women’s reports of pain so often dismissed?As it turns out, it’s not just oversight—it’s a failure of trust. In this case study mini-episode, we're looking at distrust in real-time—examining how bias in medicine isn’t just about misunderstanding symptoms, but about who gets believed and who doesn’t. Building on our full episode on Trust and our mini-episode on Hatred, Laine dives into research from Harvard Health and neuroscience studies to uncover the real cost of medical distrust—especially for women and women of color.If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCES The Anatomy of Hatred: Multiple Pathways to the Construction of Human Hatred Randall E. Osborne, Ph.D., Christopher J. Frost, Ph.D. Texas State University-San Marcos A Brain Mechanism for Hate Mario F. Mendez, M.D., Ph.D. Neuropolitics in the age of extremism: Brain regions involved in hatred Henry A. Nasrallah, MD Trust is heritable, whereas distrust is not Martin Reimann, Oliver Schilkeb, and Karen S. Cook Medical education and distrust modulate the response of insular-cingulate network and ventral striatum in pain diagnosis Giada Dirupo, Sabrina Totaro, Jeanne Richard, Corrado Corradi-Dell’Acqua Understanding Emotions: Origins and Roles of the Amygdala Goran Šimić   Mladenka Tkalčić  Vana Vukić  Damir Mulc Ena Španić Marina Šagud  Francisco E Olucha-Bordonau  Mario Vukšić Patrick R Hof

Hate and distrust feel like opposites of love and trust—but they aren’t. At their core, they’re about fear. Fear of being wrong. Fear of being hurt. Fear of death itself. But how does the brain decide who to trust and who to fear? Why do we hold onto hatred even when it harms us? And most importantly, how do we break the cycle? Let’s dive in.(And enjoy a special open-door ending!)If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.We'd love to hear from you.REFERENCESThe Anatomy of Hatred: Multiple Pathways to the Construction of Human Hatred Randall E. Osborne, Ph.D., Christopher J. Frost, Ph.D. Texas State University-San MarcosA Brain Mechanism for Hate Mario F. Mendez, M.D., Ph.D.Neuropolitics in the age of extremism: Brain regions involved in hatred Henry A. Nasrallah, MDTrust is heritable, whereas distrust is not Martin Reimann, Oliver Schilkeb, and Karen S. CookMedical education and distrust modulate the response of insular-cingulate network and ventral striatum in pain diagnosis Giada Dirupo, Sabrina Totaro, Jeanne Richard, Corrado Corradi-Dell’AcquaUnderstanding Emotions: Origins and Roles of the Amygdala Goran Šimić   Mladenka Tkalčić  Vana Vukić  Damir Mulc Ena Španić Marina Šagud  Francisco E Olucha-Bordonau  Mario Vukšić Patrick R Hof

Welcome to Season 4 of The Brain Blown Podcast! This month's focus: relationships And starting with the root of any relationship: trust Trust shapes everything we do—but it’s more complex than we think. In a split second, our brain decides who feels safe and who doesn’t. But why? What makes someone truly trustworthy? And why do some teams thrive while others crumble? Let’s break it down. And look out for more mini-episodes on this topic in the coming weeks! If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com. We'd love to hear from you. REFERENCES Neuroscience of Trust - Paul Zak Toward a Model of Interpersonal Trust Drawn from Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics Frank Krueger1,* and Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg2 The Trust Game in neuroscience: A short review Hélène Tzieropoulos Trust: A subject for Social Neuroscience Marc Schipper and Franz Petermann Wired to Connect: Neuroscience, Relationships, and Therapy Monadekoven Fishbane, Ph.D.w

ADHD is one of the most common diagnoses for kids, and many adults today claim to have it. But what if we told you we don't know enough about it to cure it... or prove it exists at all? Research shows that over 9% of children are diagnosed with ADHD, but considering how common it is you'd think we understand a lot of what's going on and why certain therapies or medications help to relieve symptoms. Yet what we know (or don't know) about it will shock you. So what DO we know about the brain and ADHD? And if it's not ADHD... then what could it be? Tune into this month's deep dive into the neuroscience of ADHD where Laine walks us through the controversial science from Slater, Tate, Rubia, and many others looking at what we know so far why do we know so little and what we can do about it We mention some studies from previous episodes as well, so if you haven't yet feel free to check them out via the links below. Mini Episode: Neuroscience of Motivation Season 1, Neuroscience of Music TIMESTAMPS 2:01 - What is ADHD? 8:06 - The Shocking Truth 11:27 - The History (Caveman Jo?) 13:34 - Why Neuroscience? 16:17 - Break 16:34 - The Brain...? 24:19 - What we (somewhat) know 25:26 - Neural Networks 36:50 - Break 37:05 - The Great Misdiagnosis? 41:40 - Takeaways RESOURCES CDC: Toward Systems Neuroscience of ADHD: A Meta-Analysis of 55 fMRI Studies Leanne M Williams, Tracey W Tsang, Simon Clarke, and Michael Kohn - An ‘integrative neuroscience’ perspective on ADHD: linking cognition, emotion, brain, and genetic measures with implications for clinical support Jessica L. Slater and Matthew C. Tate - Timing Deficits in ADHD: Insights From the Neuroscience of Musical Rhythm Carlos Acuña - The ADHD-200 Consortium: a model to advance the translational potential of neuroimaging in clinical neuroscience Katya Rubia - Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Its Clinical Translation

Depression is the #1 most common mental illness… but why does it feel like there’s still so much we don’t know about it? With a rise in mental health awareness, it’s becoming a more common practice to see a therapist or take medications for illnesses like depression - yet the likelihood of ever being “cured” is slim to none. In fact, remission and relapse remain at an all-time high. This goes for more serious cases, but it also explains why the “winter blues” are a recurring thing… (no coincidence this podcast is out in January. 😉) What if more answers about this all-too-common illness lie beyond just our minds? In this podcast, we’re looking straight to the source: our brains. Laine walks us through findings from scientists like Davidson, Pizzagalli, De Raedt, and Koster who share what’s going on in the brain that causes depression, why it’s so easy to feel it over and over again, and the warning signs of it worsening in yourself or someone else. Some of the content in this episode may be hard to listen to, but when it comes to depression, knowing really is everything. We end with some great takeaways for you to support yourself and those you love, and for anyone who would like more resources you can find them under this episode at www.brainblownpodcast.com. If you have any topics you'd be interested in learning more about, please feel free to send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com!! We'd love to hear from you. This episode is dedicated to my family; I hope it offers insight into a world we may never fully understand, and that we may now have a better map to continue navigating it together. I love you all so much. - Cherys TIMESTAMPS 0:55 - Intro 8:07 - “Caveman Jo” 10:08 - Why Neuroscience? - Break - 13:42 - The Brain + Hand Model Recap 16:12 - Prefrontal Cortex (PFT) 19:05 - Orbital and Ventral Cortex 20:20 - Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) 22:35 - Hippocampus 23:58 - Amygdala 25:07 - Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal (HPA) + Cortisol 27:38 - Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex 29:35 - Serotonin 32:13 - Norepinephrine 33:14 - Dopamine 34:11 - Brain Summary - Break - 36:47 - The Body 40:54 - The Behavior - Break - 47:12 - Takeaways RESOURCES Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Depression: Perspectives From Affective Neuroscience by Richard J. Davidson, Diego Pizzagalli, Jack B. Nitschke, and Katherine Putnam Understanding vulnerability for depression from a cognitive neuroscience perspective: A reappraisal of attentional factors and a new conceptual framework by Rudi De Raedt and Ernst H. W. Koster Jaak Panksepp - "Affective neuroscience of the emotional BrainMind: evolutionary perspectives and implications for understanding depression" Moshe Bar - "A cognitive neuroscience hypothesis of mood and depression" Michael T. Treadway and David H. Zald - "Reconsidering Anhedonia in Depression: Lessons from Translational Neuroscience"

This season of the Brain Blown Podcast has been duly named "The Neuroscience of Human Connection." And in our final episode of the season, we decided to take a closer look at one of the biggest threats to that connection (for Americans, at least...) Politics. As it turns out, even our political standings can be traced back to our brains and how we use them. In this episode, Laine presents some fascinating research around in-group and out-group thinking how things like emotion, memory, and discomfort can sway a vote and the truth behind one of the most confusing questions in politics: ... how republicans manage to convince a poorer audience to vote in favor of the rich, and why liberals can't seem to convince anybody to do anything. Our hope is that you'll leave this episode with a better understanding of the opposing side (whatever side that may be for you), and learn a little more about why that side thinks, acts, and believes what they do. Who knows, maybe it'll lead to some healthy conversation in the future. ___ After this episode, we'll be taking a short, seasonal break to regroup and prepare for season 2! So if you have any topics you'd be interested in learning more about, please feel free to send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com! We'd love to hear from you. Timestamps: 0:55 Intro 6:38 What is Politics? 12:11 Politics & The Brain 12:36 Emotion 15:01 Anxiety & Enthusiasm 16:15 Anger 17:12 In-group vs Out-group 24:24 Memory 29:44 Pain & Discomfort 30:23 Intelligence 32:26 Interactive Complexity 38:34 Morality 43:38 The truth behind Politic's most confusing questions 47:18 Politics through a Neuroscience lens 53:41 Why we're talking about this 58:57 Why do we care + What do we do about it References: Behave by Robert Sapolsky Matthew D. Lieberman and Darren Schreiber Matthew D. Lieberman and Darren Schreiber - "Is Political Cognition Like Riding a Bicycle? How Cognitive Neuroscience Can Inform Research on Political Thinking" Published by Cambridge University - Rt Hon Lord Owen CH FRCP Book Review Leonie Huddy - "Chapter 9: On the Distinct Political Effects of Anxiety and Anger" (From the book The Affect Effect: Dynamics of Emotion in Political Thinking and Behavior) Jan Slaby - "Neuroscience and Politics: Do Not Hold your Breath" D. Schreiber - "Social Attribution: Implications of recent cognitive neuroscience research for race, law, and politics" Toward a Neuroscience of Politics by  David B. Arciniegas, M.D., C. Alan Anderson, M.D. M. Holmes - "International Politics at the Brain's Edge: Social Neuroscience and a New 'Via Media'" MF Mendez - "A Neurology of the Conservative-Liberal Dimension of Political Ideology" S Krastev - "Do Political and Economic Choices Rely on Common Neural Substrates? A Systematic Review of the Emerging Neuropolitics Literature"

In our fifth episode of the Brain Blown Podcast, we introduce you to our most requested topic of the season: the neuroscience of racism. From the kitchen table to the senate floor, racism is being talked about constantly. So where does racism come from? And why do these racist acts of violence happen - and continue to happen - so frequently? In this episode we'll review questions like: What is racism? What is racism from a neurological level? What's going on in our brains that causes us to feel and act differently around people of a different race? And what can we do to change that? Laine shares the facts from scientists like Robert Sapolsky, Bruce Perry, Manie Bosman, JT Kobuta, Elizabeth Phelps, and Andreas Ollson from NYU who've done extensive research, as well as findings from implicit bias tests and futsal form recognition tests. (See our resource list below for direct links.) **At the end of the episode, we've added a special interview with friend Kiara Lewis who discusses more from the book My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem. Time Stamps: 1:25 - Intro 9:25 - Why are we talking about this? 10:55 - What is it: what does racism look like in our brains? 14:39 - Conditioned vs. ideological racism and the implicit bias test 22:34 - What is our fusiform and how is it involved? (Or not involved?) 26:51 - How these held racial tendencies in our brains have deadly consequences 30:05 - Why it happens; the importance of P-200 and N-200 waveforms and making rational decisions 33:44 - Our brain on shortcuts 36:19 - Why should we care? What do we all have in common, and how is it impacting all of us? 45:15 - What do we do about it? 50:51 - Awareness matters - your beliefs and values don’t always drive your behavior 53:23 - How "us vs. them" changes constantly 56:25 - Interview with Kiara Resources Books: My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem  Behave by Robert Sapolsky What Happened To You by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey Articles:  JT Kobuta: “The Neuroscience of Race” N Kanwisher, G Yove: “The fusiform face area” AJ Golby, JDE Gabrieli: “Differential responses in the fusiform region to same-race and other-race faces“ K Shutts, KD Kinzler: “An Ambiguous-Race Illusion in Children's Face Memory” A Avenantie: “racial bias reduces empathic sensorimotor resonance with other-race pain” J Correll: “Event-related potentials and the decision to shoot” J Eberhartd: “Seeing Black”

Have you ever been driving in a car and suddenly heard sirens coming up behind you? Did you notice how quickly your sense of safety changed at that moment, from feeling relaxed to completely on edge and aware of everything all in a single moment? In today's episode, Laine introduces us to the science behind feeling safe and just how easily (and frequently) we bounce between feeling safe, escalated, and numb. We're moving out of our brains and into our bodies, studying the vagus nerve and how it acts as the highway system that keeps our bodies functioning and how it even protects us from danger.

This is a recording of Laine's live presentation - the third part in a multiple-part series on being functional in dysfunctional times. For more informaiton on the Brain Blown Podcast, visit us at brainblownpodcast.com or email us at info@brainblownpodcast.cominformation

This is a recording of Laine's live presentation - the third part in a multiple-part series on being functional in dysfunctional times. For more informaiton on the Brain Blown Podcast, visit us at brainblownpodcast.com or email us at info@brainblownpodcast.com

This is a recording of Laine's live presentation -- the second of a 6-part series on taking care of ourselves.For more information on The Brain Blown Podcast, visit us at brainblownpodcast.com or email us at info@brainblownpodcast.com!

This is a re-recording of Laine's live presentation -- the first of a 6-part series on taking care of ourselves.For more information on The Brain Blown Podcast, visit us at brainblownpodcast.com or email at info@brainblownpodcast.com!

Closing out season 3, the BBP ends on an explicit note. The best way to move from a state of numbness or avoidance is to do something. Anything. And Laine walks us through some prime examples as we head into an important election season. Fair warning: Laine's passion in this one is so strong, you may want to mind your audio levels. ;) Join us for a final quick dive into making social change possible, and check out our full episode on Social Change if you haven't! For anyone new here, Laine & I will be taking a short winter hiatus to plan for season 4, so you'll hear from us again in January. Until then, enjoy! For more ways to get involved with the Brain Blown Community, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/brainblownpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about our offers!  If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com. We'd love to hear from you. REFERENCES The Behavioral Neuroscience of Motivation: An Overview of Concepts, Measures, and Translational Applications -- Eleanor H. Simpson and Peter D. Balsam The Cognitive Neuroscience of Human Decision Making: A Review and Conceptual Framework -- Lesley K. Fellows Montreal Neurological Institute The Role of Emotion in Decision Making: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective -- Nasir Naqvi, Baba Shiv and Antoine Bechara Decision Neuroscience New Directions in Studies of Judgment and Decision Making Alan G. Sanfey The Ecology of Human Fear: Survival Optimization and the Nervous System -- Dean Mobbs, Cindy C. Hagan, Tim Dalgleish , Brian Silston and Charlotte Prévost Human Orbitofrontal Cortex Signals Decision Outcomes to Sensory Cortex During Behavioral Adaptations -- Bin A. Wang,  Maike Veismann,  Abhishek Banerjee &  Burkhard Pleger The Neuroscience of Happiness and Pleasure by Morten L Kringelbach and Kent C. Berridge Neuroscience of Affect: Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure -- Kent C. Berridge and Morten L. Kringelbach The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Happiness By Luciano Marinelli A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain -- Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Morten Kringlebach, and Siri Leknes Introduction to the Journal of Marketing Research, Special Issue on Neuroscience and Marketing -- Colin Camerer and Carolyn Yoon Persuasion, Influence, and Value: Perspectives from Communication and Social Neuroscience -- Emily Falk and Christin Scholz What can neuroscience offer marketing research? -- Billy Sung and Nicholas J. Wilson Neuroscience in Marketing: Assessment of Advertisement; Memory by Means of Facial Muscles; Movement Analysis -- Calga Pinar, Sanem Alkibay "The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media" Dar Meshi, Diana I. Tamir, and Hauke R. Heekeren "Social Influence on Positive Youth Development: A Developmental Neuroscience Perspective" Eva H. Telzer, Jorien van Hoorn, Christina R. Rogers, Kathy T. Do "The neuroscience of social feelings: mechanisms of adaptive social functioning" Paul J. Eslinger, Silke Anders, Tommaso Ballarini, Sydney Boutros, Soren Krach, Annalina V. Mayer, Jorge Moll, Tamara L. Newton, Matthias L. Schroeter, Ricardo de Oliveira-Souza, Jacob Raber, Gavin B. Sullivan, James E. Swain, Leroy Lowe, Roland Zahn "Brain and Social Networks: Fundamental Building Blocks of Human Experience" Emily B. Falk and Danielle S. Bassett "Mind the Gender Gap" Gina Rippon "Change: How to Make Big Things Happen" Damon Centola

How do make social change feel feasible? Look to sway those who are already with you. In this mini-episode of Brain Blown, we explore the power of making changes within our own social movements -- like how we made bullying "uncool" and how the GLBT+ adapted the quickest to COVID-19 restrictions. Join us for a quick dive making social change possible, and check out our full-episode on Social Change if you haven't! For more ways to get involved with the Brain Blown Community, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/brainblownpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about our offers!  If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com. We'd love to hear from you. REFERENCES The Behavioral Neuroscience of Motivation: An Overview of Concepts, Measures, and Translational Applications -- Eleanor H. Simpson and Peter D. Balsam The Cognitive Neuroscience of Human Decision Making: A Review and Conceptual Framework -- Lesley K. Fellows Montreal Neurological Institute The Role of Emotion in Decision Making: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective -- Nasir Naqvi, Baba Shiv and Antoine Bechara Decision Neuroscience New Directions in Studies of Judgment and Decision Making Alan G. Sanfey The Ecology of Human Fear: Survival Optimization and the Nervous System -- Dean Mobbs, Cindy C. Hagan, Tim Dalgleish , Brian Silston and Charlotte Prévost Human Orbitofrontal Cortex Signals Decision Outcomes to Sensory Cortex During Behavioral Adaptations -- Bin A. Wang,  Maike Veismann,  Abhishek Banerjee &  Burkhard Pleger The Neuroscience of Happiness and Pleasure by Morten L Kringelbach and Kent C. Berridge Neuroscience of Affect: Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure -- Kent C. Berridge and Morten L. Kringelbach The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Happiness By Luciano Marinelli A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain -- Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Morten Kringlebach, and Siri Leknes Introduction to the Journal of Marketing Research, Special Issue on Neuroscience and Marketing -- Colin Camerer and Carolyn Yoon Persuasion, Influence, and Value: Perspectives from Communication and Social Neuroscience -- Emily Falk and Christin Scholz What can neuroscience offer marketing research? -- Billy Sung and Nicholas J. Wilson Neuroscience in Marketing: Assessment of Advertisement; Memory by Means of Facial Muscles; Movement Analysis -- Calga Pinar, Sanem Alkibay "The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media" Dar Meshi, Diana I. Tamir, and Hauke R. Heekeren "Social Influence on Positive Youth Development: A Developmental Neuroscience Perspective" Eva H. Telzer, Jorien van Hoorn, Christina R. Rogers, Kathy T. Do "The neuroscience of social feelings: mechanisms of adaptive social functioning" Paul J. Eslinger, Silke Anders, Tommaso Ballarini, Sydney Boutros, Soren Krach, Annalina V. Mayer, Jorge Moll, Tamara L. Newton, Matthias L. Schroeter, Ricardo de Oliveira-Souza, Jacob Raber, Gavin B. Sullivan, James E. Swain, Leroy Lowe, Roland Zahn "Brain and Social Networks: Fundamental Building Blocks of Human Experience" Emily B. Falk and Danielle S. Bassett "Mind the Gender Gap" Gina Rippon "Change: How to Make Big Things Happen" Damon Centola

Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach when faced with a new idea that challenges everything you’ve believed? Social change is inevitable, but it often brings discomfort and resistance. And when you're fighting for a social movement, it can feel impossible trying to fight "against the grain" and change people's ways, thoughts or beliefs. In this episode of Brain Blown, we’ll explore how emotions inevitably overpower rational thinking (contrary to popular belief) and the implications it causes. We’ll delve into the neuroscience behind our resistance to change and discuss the powerful 25%-claim from Centola. Join us as we navigate these complex dynamics and uncover what it truly takes to inspire change in our society Look out for more mini-episodes on this topic in the coming weeks! And a friendly reminder for new listeners, November & December are our off-months for planning and holidays. After a few more episodes in October, we'll see you back in January! For more ways to get involved with the Brain Blown Community, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/brainblownpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn about our offers!  If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com. We'd love to hear from you. REFERENCES The Behavioral Neuroscience of Motivation: An Overview of Concepts, Measures, and Translational Applications -- Eleanor H. Simpson and Peter D. Balsam The Cognitive Neuroscience of Human Decision Making: A Review and Conceptual Framework -- Lesley K. Fellows Montreal Neurological Institute The Role of Emotion in Decision Making: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective -- Nasir Naqvi, Baba Shiv and Antoine Bechara Decision Neuroscience New Directions in Studies of Judgment and Decision Making Alan G. Sanfey The Ecology of Human Fear: Survival Optimization and the Nervous System -- Dean Mobbs, Cindy C. Hagan, Tim Dalgleish , Brian Silston and Charlotte Prévost Human Orbitofrontal Cortex Signals Decision Outcomes to Sensory Cortex During Behavioral Adaptations -- Bin A. Wang,  Maike Veismann,  Abhishek Banerjee &  Burkhard Pleger The Neuroscience of Happiness and Pleasure by Morten L Kringelbach and Kent C. Berridge Neuroscience of Affect: Brain mechanisms of pleasure and displeasure -- Kent C. Berridge and Morten L. Kringelbach The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Happiness By Luciano Marinelli A neuroscience perspective on pleasure and pain -- Dan-Mikael Ellingsen, Morten Kringlebach, and Siri Leknes Introduction to the Journal of Marketing Research, Special Issue on Neuroscience and Marketing -- Colin Camerer and Carolyn Yoon Persuasion, Influence, and Value: Perspectives from Communication and Social Neuroscience -- Emily Falk and Christin Scholz What can neuroscience offer marketing research? -- Billy Sung and Nicholas J. Wilson Neuroscience in Marketing: Assessment of Advertisement; Memory by Means of Facial Muscles; Movement Analysis -- Calga Pinar, Sanem Alkibay "The Emerging Neuroscience of Social Media" Dar Meshi, Diana I. Tamir, and Hauke R. Heekeren "Social Influence on Positive Youth Development: A Developmental Neuroscience Perspective" Eva H. Telzer, Jorien van Hoorn, Christina R. Rogers, Kathy T. Do "The neuroscience of social feelings: mechanisms of adaptive social functioning" Paul J. Eslinger, Silke Anders, Tommaso Ballarini, Sydney Boutros, Soren Krach, Annalina V. Mayer, Jorge Moll, Tamara L. Newton, Matthias L. Schroeter, Ricardo de Oliveira-Souza, Jacob Raber, Gavin B. Sullivan, James E. Swain, Leroy Lowe, Roland Zahn "Brain and Social Networks: Fundamental Building Blocks of Human Experience" Emily B. Falk and Danielle S. Bassett "Mind the Gender Gap" Gina Rippon "Change: How to Make Big Things Happen" Damon Centola