The Brain Blown Podcast

<p>We’ve engineered a life that minimizes effort. Food arrives. Work happens from chairs. Entertainment comes to us. But the brain didn’t evolve for efficiency — it evolved for interaction. This episode looks at the...

<p>A lot of us aren’t just tired—we’re worn down. In a world that keeps demanding more attention, more productivity, and more endurance, our nervous systems are struggling to keep up. This episode kicks off our season...

<p>Last episode, we dug into how people lose their sense of safety and control when something — or someone — hijacks it.<br>This week, we’re picking up the story from there: what it takes to rebuild.</p><p>What does it...

<p>If you think you’d never be pulled into a cult, that belief itself is part of the danger. In this episode, we explore why the brain is far more influenceable—and more predictable—than most of us want to...

<p>What does neuroscience reveal about great leadership—and why does it matter now more than ever?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore the brain science behind leadership: how it guides us in uncertainty...

<p>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...

<p></p><p>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...

<p>This is a recording of Laine's live presentation - the third part in a multiple-part series on being functional in dysfunctional times. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For more informaiton on the Brain Blown Podcast...

<p>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. </p><p>Founded in 2003 by Jennifer 'JP' Pritchett, Smitten Kitten is a...

<p>This is a recording of Laine's live presentation - the third part in a multiple-part series on being functional in dysfunctional times. </p><p><br></p><p>For more informaiton on the Brain Blown Podcast, visit us at...

<p>If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, don't hesitate to reach out! Send us an email at info@brainblownpodcast.com.</p><p><br></p><p>We'd love to hear from...

<p>This is a recording of Laine's live presentation -- the second of a 6-part series on taking care of ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on The Brain Blown Podcast, visit us at brainblownpodcast.com or...

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

<p>Have you ever been in or been around someone in the "honeymoon phase" of a relationship? </p><p><br /></p><p>That crazy, passionate start where seeing their name pop up on your phone gives you butterflies and you...

<p>Why are women’s reports of pain so often dismissed?</p><p>As it turns out, it’s not just oversight—it’s a failure of trust. </p><p>In this case study mini-episode, we're looking at distrust in real-time—examining how...