Change Your Mind with New Scientist

This episode investigates the hype surrounding vagus nerve stimulation, featuring neurosurgeon Kevin Tracey who explains how the nerve modulates inflammation and immune response.

Hosts Kat and Helen explore the mental health benefits of blue spaces, such as oceans and rivers, with expert Matt White.

Hosts Helen and Kat explore climate anxiety with psychotherapist Caroline Hickman, who leads the world’s largest study on the topic.

Hosts Helen Thompson and Kat Delange interview neuropsychologist Yakov Stern to explain cognitive reserve, the brain's ability to cope with age-related damage.

Hosts Kat and Helen explore the emerging brain health benefits of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, moving beyond their use for weight loss and diabetes.

Hosts Kat and Helen explore the science of rest with psychologist Claudia Hammond, discussing its critical role in brain health and productivity.

Hosts Kat and Helen discuss caffeine’s impact on the brain with expert Astrid Nairlig, debunking myths about cancer and heart health.

Hosts Kat Delange and Helen Thompson share career-changing neuroscience tips during a summer break.

Hosts Kat DeLange and Helen Thompson conclude Season 1 of Change Your Mind by answering listener questions on brain health.

Hosts Kat and Helen explore the critical link between smell, memory, and brain health with neurobiologist Michael Leon.

Hosts Helen and Kat explore the science of solitude with psychologist Professor Netta Weinstein, distinguishing it from loneliness and isolation.

Hosts Kat Arney and Helen Briggs interview Professor Richard Thompson, the "godfather of microplastics," to discuss the health impacts of plastic pollution.