Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast
Episodes
Everyday Neuro 027: Who Do You Think You Aren’t - The Psychology of Imposter Phenomenon
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we define and discuss imposter phenomenon with expert Dr Ewan Bottomley, who shares insight into how many accomplished individuals ex...
Everyday Neuro 026: Why Menopause Matters – Brain Science, Symptoms and Strategies to Create Equitable Workplaces
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how menopause begins in the brain before many physical and cognitive symptoms appear. We are joined by Linda Engles, a Cha...
Everyday Neuro 025: The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety – When Admitting Mistakes can be the Best Solution
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review the work of Amy Edmondson and the concept of Psychological Safety taking into account the brain science behind the now worl...
Everyday Neuro 024: Mental Time Travel – How the Hippocampus Enables Recalling the Past and Imagining the Future
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, dedicated to the pioneering researcher Professor Eleanor Maguire, I talk about how the hippocampus acts like a time machine, to help ...
Everyday Neuro 023 Part 2: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this episode, I talk about the effects of digital media on younger people and how bans on social media use may be more harmful than benef...
Everyday Neuro 023 Part 1: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this episode I talk about social connection and the effects of digital media. I also investigate social isolation and loneliness and the ...
Everyday Neuro 022: Empowering Our Future Change Makers - The Benefits of Transcendent Thinking on Identity Development in Adolescence
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about how engaging the thoughts and ideas of younger people in social decision making through “transcendent thinking”, the ...
Everyday Neuro 021: How Actions Speak Louder than Words - It's Time to Boost Your Wellbeing
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about Behavioural Activation Therapy and how actions can boost your mental health. I also discuss social prescribing and the ap...
Everyday Neuro 020: The Well Intentioned Myths of Sleep and How to Treat Insomnia
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about sleep and the beneficial effects it has on the brain. We are joined by an expert in the field, the amazing Dr Michelle Ni...
Everyday Neuro 019: How to Recognise and Support Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss what PTSD is and what some of the symptoms are. I talk about ways to minimise stress when facing a traumatic incident ...
Everyday Neuro 018 Part 1: Nature and the brain - How our living environment can enhance mental and physical health
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this episode, I discuss the topic of nature and how it can enhance our wellbeing, feelings of safety and security and ultimately our heal...
Everyday Neuro 017: The Art of Relaxation - Learn Effective Ways to Reduce Tension and Anxiety
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 17, I discuss the topic of relaxation and how we can engage in breath work to help reduce tension and anxiety. I talk with Tessa Hughes, an...
Everyday Neuro 016: Tackling Concussion in High Impact Sport Head On - How Technology is Guiding Players, Parents and the Future of Safe Play
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16, I discuss advances in research and technology that are attempting to provide new information to improve the safety of playing high impa...
Everyday Neuro 015 Part 2: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 Part 2, I discuss some of the symptoms of stroke including coordination and communication issues, and explain how this is organised in t...
Everyday Neuro 015 Part 1: The Truth About Stroke – A Family’s Journey of Resilience, Humour and Recovery
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 Part 1, I discuss what is stroke, how to identify the potential signs of stroke and that ‘time is brain’. I share with you the lates...
Everyday Neuro 014: Hitting the Reset Button - The Benefits of Recreational Travel on Our Thinking and Wellbeing, Now and in the Future
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the huge benefits that recreational travel or taking a holiday can have on your thinking and wellbeing. I will introduce re...
Everyday Neuro 013: Is it Ethical? When the Harm Outweighs the Benefit in Psychology Research
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce the topic of ethical considerations in psychological research and describe past research experiments that are now deemed ...
Everyday Neuro 012: Theories of How We Learn and Develop, and How This Shapes Our Relationships
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss theories of human development including a look at the psychologists who proposed them and how these contribute to our curre...
Everyday Neuro 011: How to Achieve your Goals - Future Thought and Success
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss goal setting and implementation including a review of intrinsic and extrinsic goals. I talk about ways to maximise your suc...
Everyday Neuro 010: Distortions of Memory - Truth, Lies and Eyewitness Testimony
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I invite you to take part in tasks to help illustrate the use of schemas, or packages of information, that help to guide our memory a...
Everyday Neuro 009: Using Rehabilitation Apps to Enhance Lives in Developmental Amnesia, Stroke and Brain Injury
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the topic of apps and how they are becoming increasingly used to support symptoms relating to brain damage. I provide a sum...
Everyday Neuro 008: Autobiographical Memory - How Good is Your Memory about You?
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the topic of autobiographical memory (ABM) and the brain areas associated with it. I will test your own memory for personal...
Everyday Neuro 007: Anxiety in the Workplace - How to Enhance Culture and Productivity
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the topic of anxiety with a particular focus on the workplace. I will look at the symptoms of anxiety and provide helpful w...
Everyday Neuro 006: How Diet Affects Cognition - Exploring the Consumption of Caffeine, Alcohol and the So-called Western Diet
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the topic of diet on cognition. I look specifically at the affects of the so-called ‘western diet’, alcohol and caffein...
Everyday Neuro 005: How to Become an Expert - A Collaboration Between Attention, Working Memory and Executive Function
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the topic of expertise and introduce the cognitive domains that contribute to it, namely working memory, attention and exec...
Everyday Neuro 004: Brain Injury, Cognitive Functioning and Concussion in Sport
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss brain injury and how it affects the brain, physical abilities, cognition and behaviour. There is a particular focus on trau...
Everyday Neuro 003: How Staying Active and Sociable Supports Memory and Reduces Anxiety in Older Age
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Dr Hannah Miller, a clinical neuropsychologist who has found that sociability and having hobbies is an important factor i...
Everyday Neuro 002: The Benefits of Exercise on Cognition in the Older Adult Brain
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the current psychology/neuroscience research that suggests that lifestyle factors such as physical exercise, are helping to...
Everyday Neuro 001: An Introduction to the Human Brain
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce you to the human brain and discuss the global structure of the central nervous system, cognitive functions such as memory...