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Smooth Brain Society Podcast

@smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social
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We have discussions with researchers and experts. Asking them to explain their work in ways we can easily understand

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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What can researchers learn from Māori approaches to language, identity and community? In our latest #VoicesFromTheField episode, we speak with Dr Awanui Te Huia about te reo Māori, colonisation, identity and Kaupapa Māori research. 🎧🎥 Listen/watch: links👇 @iaccp.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Voices from Greenland - ep. 1 @iaccp.bsky.social We spoke with Qivioq Nivi Løvstrøm about Indigenous knowledge, colonial histories, language, disability, research ethics, and what it means to do culturally responsive research. #CrossCulturalPsychology #Greenland #IndigenousResearch Links👇
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Ever wondered how your childhood stories shape your identity today? Dr. Sean Marshall of the @unimelb.edu.au joins us this episode to discuss Narrative identity, how these stories develop from childhood and the impact they have on our mental health. links below 👇 #stories #psychology
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🎮 Can a video game help us understand the brain? We speak with computational neuroscientist Dr @emre-yavuz-21.bsky.social about navigation, gaming and cognitive health. 🎧 Listen now! (links in thread) #Neuroscience #Gaming #BrainHealth #SciencePodcast
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Episode 91! 🎙️ Diving into health inequalities with Dr. @patsyirizar.bsky.social or @ljmuofficial.bsky.social. 📉 Challenging stereotypes about the "hard-drinking cop" (using data from 40k+ officers) 📉 What surveys tell us about ethnic health disparities post-COVID Links Below 👇 #alcohol #inequality
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Great fun last week explaining my unusual (you might say 'divergent') career with Sahir & Beth @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social 🧠 audio and video here for #heritage #history #HSTM #STEM #Autism smoothbrainsociety.com/2026/07/15/9...
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#92. The Historian Soliving Health Inequities – Dr. Erin Beeston – Smooth Brain Society
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Why can't toddlers control their impulses? This week on SBS, developmental neuroscientist Dr. Abigail Fiske of @lancasteruni.bsky.social explains: 🧠 Executive function 👶 Infant brain development 🌱 Why early childhood matters #Neuroscience #Psychology #ChildDevelopment #BrainDevelopment
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We sat down with Dr. Bailey Rose to explore how culture, identity, and access shape the experience of eating disorders and why one-size-fits-all mental health care doesn’t work for everyone. Links below 👇 #MentalHealth #Psychology #EatingDisorders
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Can preparing the body before cancer treatment improve outcomes? This episode we speak to Dr. Christopher Gaffney, of @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how prehabilitation may play a role in how patients tolerate surgery, chemo, and radiotherapy. Full episode out now. #cancercare #exercisescience
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Can preparing the body before cancer treatment improve outcomes? This episode we speak to Dr. Christopher Gaffney, of @lancasteruni.bsky.social about how prehabilitation may play a role in how patients tolerate surgery, chemo, and radiotherapy. Full episode out now. #cancercare #exercisescience
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Can combining the knowledge of multiple novice humans beat a single expert? Sometimes—yes. Dr. Eeshan Hasan ( @eeshanhasan.bsky.social ) of Ohio State University speaks to us on “wisdom of the crowd” models, Human-AI collaboration, and decision-making: #AI #DecisionMaking #CollectiveIntelligence
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Men’s health is shaped by identity, culture, and expectations. Assoc. Prof. Gareth Terry of @masseyuni.bsky.social joins to unpack how masculinity interacts with mental, sexual & reproductive health. We also discuss his work on the child-free movement. #menshealth #podcast @garethterry.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Can Volunteer tourism do more harm than good? How do people judge the failed actions of volunteers? Dr. Melanie Altemus is one of the first to study the moral psychology of volunteer tourism. Check out our episode with Dr. Altemus 👇 #volunteertourism #moralpsychology #podcast #psychology
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Honoured to have had @jackelhai.bsky.social on to discuss his work. Starting from how he ended up writing The Lobotomist to, his book turned big screen sensation, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, which is the basis of the 2025 Film Nuremburg. Links down below: #Nurembergtrials #psychiatry #podcast
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
How to Build a Conspiracy Theory with Dr. John Kerr of University of Otago — we unpack how conspiracy theories take shape, why people believe them, and how to think more critically. 🧠👀 Watch/listen 👇 #Conspiracy #podcasts #misinformation @scicomguy.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Dr. Pantea Javidan discussing the discrepancy in justice for victims. #epstien #children #justice Listen to the full episode 👇 Substack: open.substack.com/pub/smoothbr... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6TKT... @pjavidan.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
The Puzzle of Hinduism with Dr. Feryl Badiani out now! 🌍A fascinating conversation on: • Why Hinduism persists alongside monotheistic religions • The cultural & linguistic diversity of practice • Diasporic adaptations & misconceptions #Religion #Culture #Hinduism Listen now 👇
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Dr. Sahir Hussain @sahirhussain.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
🧬 Thread: First Publication From My PhD 🧬 1/ Published in 2022 in Psychopharmacology (@springer.springernature.com )📄 Genetics and epigenetics: paternal adolescent ethanol consumption in serotonin transporter knock-out rats and offspring sensitivity to ethanol. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Genetics and epigenetics: paternal adolescent ethanol consumption in serotonin transporter knock-out rats and offspring sensitivity to ethanol - Psychopharmacology
Rationale Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is shown to have an overall heritability of around 50%. One of the genes associated with AUD is SLC6A4 (solute carrier family 6 member A4) which codes for the sero...
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
In our new episode Dr. Adam Feltz's of, @uofoklahoma.bsky.social discusses his research on moral judgment and the factors influencing decision-making in paticular around animal issues. #Philosophy #Psychology #animalwelfare links below 👇
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Ginny Sperandio & Riya Verma from @womeninneurouk.bsky.social join us to discuss all things Women in Neuroscience. From career pathways to representation, women’s health research, and building inclusive communities, this episode has it all. #Neuroscience #WomenInSTEM #Podcast listen 👇
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We dive into the world of mental health and addiction with Dr. Zoe Swithenbank of @lancasteruni.bsky.social. We discuss how lived experiences shape effective interventions and the complex relationship of smoking in recovery programmes. #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Podcast Episode links below 👇
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Join us as Dr. Ellie Rukuwai of @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social delves into the complexities of Māori identity and perfectionism. #MāoriIdentity #Perfectionism #psychologypodcast Links below 👇
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🎉10,000 DOWNLOADS 🎉 From an idea to a society of listeners—thank you for making this possible. Every listen, share, and message means the world to us ❤️ To more conversations with incredible people. and to the next 10k 🚀🎧 #Podcast #10K #PodcastLife #Creator #Grateful
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Dr. Sahir Hussain @sahirhussain.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Sharing our @nihrsphr.bsky.social funded project hoping to address stigma and improve mental health and alcohol use related outcomes for minoritised ethnic groups. Led by Dr. Laura Goodwin, @lancasteruni.bsky.social and @jopuddephatt.bsky.social, Edge Hill University sphr.nihr.ac.uk/prevention/c...
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Co-production and implementation of a culturally adapted alcohol toolkit for mental health and community organisations - NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme
Background Alcohol and mental health problems commonly occur together. Our previous work has shown that some minoritised ethnic groups are just as likely to use alcohol to cope with mental health prob...
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Exploring brain imaging with Dr. Liam Collins-Jones (@liamcj.bsky.social) of @universitypress.cambridge.org !🧠From medicine to neuroscience and comedy, discover Liam's journey to designing wearable tech which is transforming dementia diagnosis. #Neuroscience #Innovation #Podcast #comedy
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Dive into the two worlds of neurology and vaccine misinformation with Dr. Jonathan Howard (@joho.bsky.social). We discuss the complexities of disorders like multiple sclerosis before transitioning to learn how doubt was weaponised to spread COVID #Neurology #Misinformation @bellevuehosp.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
We dive into the world of hearing, aging, and comedy with Dr. Kate Slade! From research insights to stand-up comedy, @katedoingscience.bsky.social does it all. #HearingHealth #ScienceComedy #Podcast @lancasteruni.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Can money buy happiness? Dive into our latest episode as we explore the intricate links between financial security and subjective well-being with Dr. Cicilia Larasati Rembulan of Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia . #WellBeing #FinancialSecurity
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
We explore the fascinating world of pain research with Arnas Tamasauskas from the University of Liverpool. Discover insights into neuropathic pain, genetic quirks, and methods in chronic pain management. Links Below: #PainResearch #ChronicPain @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Dive into the science of emotion regulation with Dr. Daniel Rojas Líbano. We discuss his team's recent publication in Europe's Journal of Psychology on how attentional deployment can shape our emotional responses #EmotionRegulation #Neuroscience #Podcast @psychopengold.bsky.social Links Below:
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Exploring the science of touch and sensation with @admakdani.bsky.social of @lng.org.uk, @somaffect.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social. We uncover the mysteries of mechanosensory receptors and their role in our daily lives #Neuroscience #Podcast #Somatosensation #nerves
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Dr. Pantea Javidan, @pjavidan.bsky.social of @stanford.edu joins us to expose the contradictions in trafficking laws, the Epstein case, and why children’s rights are under attack. Thank you Sabrina of @gvrcn.bsky.social for cohosting 🎧 Listen: Links Below #Podcast #HumanRights #ChildProtection
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
New episode out! Talking about the intersection of Autism, Deception and its relevance to the justice system with Tiegan Blackhurst of @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Listen on Spotify, Youtube or Website: smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/08/07/7... #Autism #justicesystem #deception
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Awesome discussion debunking the myths of creativity with Dr. Keith Sawyer, Professor in Educational Innovations at UNC. Check out the episode on all major podcast platforms: open.spotify.com/episode/5Wsy... youtu.be/gySrrD3p84s #creativity #podcast #creativethinking @uncpress.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Dr. Kate Messenger (@katemessenger.bsky.social ) of @lancasteruni.bsky.social joins us to discuss all things language. Episode out on all major podcast platforms smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/07/10/6... #language #languagelearning #psychology #podcast
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Dr. Chris Bryant of @bryantresearch.bsky.social talks about the market psychology involved in the protein transition and his team's work with @phair-society.bsky.social smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/06/26/6... #vegan #alternativeprotiens #meat #psychology
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Awesome discussion with Editor-in-Chief of @phair-society.bsky.social, Prof. Hopwood (@chopwood.bsky.social) of @ethz.ch Listen on youtube and all major podcast platforms or on our website: smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/06/12/6... #humans #animals #psychology #podcast @psychopengold.bsky.social
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Chris Hopwood @chopwood.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Check out this chat about the psychology of human animal intergroup relations on the smooth brain podcast @phair-society.bsky.social @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/06/12/6...
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#66. Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations – Prof. Dr. Christopher J. Hopwood – Smooth Brain Society
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Reminder of the discussion on memory and healthy ageing we had building up to the @britishneuro.bsky.social Festival of Neuroscience with @tsememorylab.bsky.social. Follow us on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/04/10/6... #memory #neuroscience #podcast
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Chat with Doctoral Relationships Researcher Katie Knowles of @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social on how people talk about sex with their romantic partners. #romance #love #relationships #podcast Listen on all major podcast platforms. smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/05/01/6...
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Last month we learnt about Epilepsy from Professor Tony Marson of @liverpooluni.bsky.social and consultant Neurologist @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social. On all major podcast platforms smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/04/17/6... #epilepsy #neuroscience #podcast @lng.org.uk @thebraincharity.bsky.social
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Dr. Aaron Winter (@aaronwinter.bsky.social), Lecturer in Sociology at @lancasteruni.bsky.social speaks to the mainstreaming of Far-Right politics. The episode is out on YouTube and All major podcast platforms: youtu.be/qKH2UcDo73s open.spotify.com/episode/6hy2... #podcast #politics #middleclass
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Episode 64. Chat on the state of Women's Sports with Erin Roxburgh, New Zealand Handballer, Deputy Chair of Women in Sports Aotearoa and Sports Management Lecturer at @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social Out on all major podcast platforms smoothbrainsociety.com/2025/05/15/6... #women #Sports #NewZealand
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Dr. Josh Faulkner talks us through concussions and brain injury and his amazing work both as a researcher and as a clinician focusing on mild traumatic brain injury. Listen on all major podcast platforms. smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/07/04/7... #brain #concussion #braininjury #podcast
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Episode 5 with Dr. Tia Neha of @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social about Kaupapa Māori research and the importance of community involvement. Listen on all major podcast platforms as well as our website: smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/06/06/5... #maori #research #podcast #psychology #aotearoa
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Our chat with the Head of the Board of Genetic Counselling India, Dr. Qurratulain Hasan about Genetics and the importance of genetic counselling. Out on all major platforms! smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/05/23/4... #genetics #genes #geneticcounselling #podcast #research
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Episode 3. With Dr. Matt Hammond of @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social talking to us about love and relationships. Listen on all major podcast platforms. smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/05/13/3... #love #relationships #redflags #pscyhology #psychologypodcast #podcast
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Associate Professor Hedwig Eisenbarth of @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social talks about her research with Psychopaths smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/04/29/2... #psychopaths #research #criminology #neuroscience
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Figured we would start from the beginning. With out very first episode, 2 years ago with Professor Marc Wilson of Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. All our episodes are available on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Substack. smoothbrainsociety.com/2022/04/18/1...
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Smooth Brain Society Podcast @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Welcome to the Smooth Brain Society! A Podcast where we make topics related to Psychology, Mental Health and Neuroscience easy to understand. Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms smoothbrainsociety.com www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainS... #podcast #mentalhealth #research
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