Episode #105
Time Management #105
Oct 1, 202641 min
Jim and Kim discuss time management and offer helpful tips for being less stressed and more productive. How often should you schedule breaks? Does time [...]
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Minding the Brain
Hosted by Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Minding the Brain is an award-winning, monthly science podcast by Dr. Jim Davies and Dr. Kim Hellemans. It focuses on exploring and discussing the fascinating topics surrounding the scientific study of the brain. Minding the Brain is brought to you by Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Find us on the web @ https://mindingthebrainpodcast.com
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What is Minding the Brain about?
Minding the Brain is an award-winning, monthly science podcast by Dr. Jim Davies and Dr. Kim Hellemans. It focuses on exploring and discussing the fascinating topics surrounding the scientific study of the brain. Minding the Brain is brought to you by Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Who hosts Minding the Brain?
Minding the Brain is hosted by Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans. The show has published 111 episodes to date.
What has Minding the Brain covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Time Management #105" (1 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Dopamine Detox Myths #104" (1 September 2026, 55 minutes), and "Brain Fog #103" (1 August 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Minding the Brain publish?
Minding the Brain publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 111 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Minding the Brain?
Booking probability for Minding the Brain is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Minding the Brain requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Minding the Brain's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Minding the Brain?
The strongest fits for Minding the Brain are Universities & Colleges. Minding the Brain has an education audience.
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Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans hosts Minding the Brain, an education podcast with 111 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #104
Dopamine Detox Myths #104
Sep 1, 202655 minKim and Jim talk dopamine and bust pervasive online myths about the misunderstood hormone and neurotransmitter. Do you really need to detox from dopamine? Can [...]
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Brain Fog #103
Aug 1, 202626 minKim and Jim talk brain fog. What is brain fog, what does it feel like, and how can you manage it? Kim and Jim discuss [...]
Episode #101
Glioblastoma with Dr. Kyle Malone #101
Jun 1, 202658 minDr. Kyle Malone joins Dr. Kim Hellemans to discuss his research on glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer in adults. [...]
- May 2, 202638 min
Dr. Ida Toivonen joins Minding the Brain to talk about sound and meaning in language. Do all languages have tense? Do plurals work the same [...]
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Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System With Dr. Matt Hill #99
Apr 1, 20261h 9mDr. Matt Hill joins Dr. Kim Hellemans to talk about his research on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Is there a difference between sativa and [...]
- Mar 1, 202631 min
Why are people increasingly turning to AI for therapy and romantic relationships? Kim and Jim break down the pros and cons of our increasing reliance [...]
Episode #97
Seeking Closure in Uncertain Times #97
Feb 1, 202632 minHow do our brains respond to prolonged uncertainty? Is our era unprecedented? Why do we find the unknown simultaneously compelling and frightening? Why do conspiracies [...]
- Jan 1, 202623 min
Brendan Conway-Smith joins Minding the Brain to discuss metacognition. What is metacognition and why is it important? Can understanding metacognition help with depression and anxiety? [...]
- Dec 1, 202522 min
Have you ever wondered how J.R.R. Tolkien invented such evocative names? David M. Sidhu joins Jim Davies to discuss language processing, sound symbolism, and iconicity. [...]
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Behavioral Addiction
Nov 4, 20251h 8mKim and Jim take a deep dive into the topic of behavioral addiction. What is behavioral addiction? Can you be addicted to food? What about [...]
- Oct 1, 202535 min
We’ve all heard that being in nature is good for mental and physical health, but just how good is it? John M. Zelenski and Dan [...]
Episode #93
AI Rights – #93
Sep 1, 202536 minJim and Kim take a deep dive into the world of AI and ethics. Are LLMs sentient? Why should we worry about AI rights? Is [...]
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Schizophrenia
Aug 1, 202544 minWhat does it feel like to have schizophrenia? What is the history of the schizophrenia diagnosis and are there effective treatments for the condition? Find [...]
- Jul 1, 202527 min
Dr. Jim Davies, Dr. Kim Hellemans, and Dr. Andrea Howard continue their discussion on what research reveals about social media’s impact on youth mental health. [...]
- Jun 16, 202532 min
What is brain fog and what can you do about it? What’s Jim’s #1 recommendation for improving brain function? Do brains compensate for cognitive decline? [...]
- Jun 1, 202530 min
Dr. Jim Davies, Dr. Kim Hellemans, and Dr. Andrea Howard explore what research really says about social media’s impact on youth mental health. This episode [...]
- May 15, 202539 min
Why does cannabis give some people anxiety? Can your brain heal after alcoholism? Does brain training work? Join Kim and Jim as they answer listener [...]
Minding the Brain
Delusions with Dr. Ian Gold – #88
May 1, 202545 minDr. Ian Gold joins Minding the Brain to talk about his research on delusions. What are delusions? Is there a link between delusions and conspiracy [...]
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Near Death Experiences, Brain Implants & Lucid Dreaming – Q&A – #87
Apr 15, 202526 minAre near-death experiences real? Given the uniqueness of every brain, are brain implants a plausible future technology? Can people teach themselves to lucid dream? Join [...]
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Dr. Matt Hill
Deputy Director of Marine Fisheries, Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project, Home of New Vision
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Dan Rubinstein
author of Water Borne: A 1,200-Mile Paddleboarding Pilgrimage, Mesa County District Attorney's Office
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Kim Hellemans
Chair of the Department of Neuroscience, Carleton neuroscience department
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Daniel Schacter
professor and past chair of psychology, Cosmetic Physician Partners
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