Psychology
This Is the Brain

This Is the Brain

A peek into the inner workings of our most powerful organ

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This collection focuses on the nature and functioning of our most powerful and mysterious organ: the brain. In this collection, you'll explore what makes us tick, how traumatic memories can affect our overall well-being, and how everyday things like sports and music influence what goes on in our heads. These titles aren't just for science geeks—there's something here for artists, optimizers, and fitness buffs alike—anyone who's wants to learn more about the our wonderful brain.

This Is the Brain

A peek into the inner workings of our most powerful organ

The Brain
The Brain
David Eagleman
The Story of You
17 min4.4
This Is Your Brain on Sports
This Is Your Brain on Sports
L. Jon Wertheim (Author), Sam Sommers
The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry, and What We Can Learn from the T-Shirt Cannon
14 min4.1
The Aesthetic Brain
The Aesthetic Brain
Anjan Chatterjee
How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy
20 min4.5
The Brain That Changes Itself*
The Brain That Changes Itself*
Norman Doidge
Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
22 min4.5
Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon
Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon
Dr Rahul Jandial
The New Science and Stories of the Brain
18 min4.6
The Brain’s Way of Healing
The Brain’s Way of Healing
Norman Doidge
Stories of Remarkable Recoveries and Discoveries
18 min4.4
Don’t think of a White Bear
Don’t think of a White Bear
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Santos
Holocaust survivors talk about the health benefits of talking about traumatic experiences and voicing unwanted thoughts
10 min4.8
This Is Your Brain On Music
This Is Your Brain On Music
Daniel J. Levitin
The Science of a Human Obsession
17 min4.1
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Daniel Siegel
The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
20 min4.5
Activate Your Brain
Activate Your Brain
Scott Halford
How Understanding Your Brain Can Improve Your Work - and Your Life
18 min4.4
Eat For Your Brain
Eat For Your Brain
Hosted by Dr. Rupy Aujla
Dr. Rupy and Dr. Ayan Panja discuss what we can all do to keep our brains in good shape at all stages of life
10 min4.8

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