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What happens in your brain when Cupid's arrow strikes? As a teenager, Alison developed an intense crush on George Harrison from the Beatles. But, she wants to know, why do we develop these feelings for pop stars we've never actually met? And what potent swirl of neurochemistry drives those fierce emotions?With neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett and evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin as their guides, Hannah and Dara investigate everything from the brain's chemical fireworks during a crush to the evolutionary perks of love and bonding. Along the way, they dissect teenage infatuations, lifelong love affairs with football teams, and why love can feel as addictive as heroin.There's even a guest appearance from two cute rodents: the monogamous prairie voles and their more, shall we say, commitment-phobic cousins, the montane voles, who gave us early clues about the role of the ‘cuddle' hormone oxytocin. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a hard-nosed skeptic, prepare to fall head over heels for the science of love.Contributors:Dr Anna Machin - evolutionary anthropologist and author of Why We Love Dr Dean Burnett - honorary research fellow at Cardiff Psychology School, author of The Idiot Brain and The Happy Brain. Carmine Pariante - Professor of Biological Psychiatry at King's College LondonProducer: Ilan Goodman Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem A BBC Studios Audio Production
Welcome to episode 209 with Dr Dean Burnett, who is a neuroscientist, lecturer and author. Dean is currently an honorary research fellow at Cardiff Psychology School and has also worked as a psychiatry tutor and lecturer at the Cardiff University Centre for Medical Education. He is the author of several acclaimed books about brains, neuroscience, emotions and mental health. And this episode is a little bit different. I wanted to do an episode about mental health and mental illness from the perspective of the human brain. I often focus on society and the things around us that impact our mental health, so for this conversation I wanted get some understanding of what's actually happening to our brains when our experiences, circumstances or environment are affecting us mentally. I thought a lot about common themes and threads from this show over the years and I asked Dean things like What is happening in the brain when we get lonely and why is isolation so harmful to us? Why do brains like nature so much? How does sitting with our emotions actually help our brains to process them? Why do our brains choose to feel anxious even, when we know that there is nothing to be anxious about? And loads of other stuff too. Dean was incredible to chat to! It was absolutely fascinating to be able to explore his extensive, brain related knowledge and we had a lot of fun too. Connect with Dean on social media @garwboy and learn more at www.deanburnett.com You can connect with me on social media @propermentalpodcast or via www.propermentalpodcast.com. You can support the show and help me to keep it independent and ad free by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/propermental Another great way to support the show and spread the word is to rate, review and subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from. If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, please go to www.hubofhope.co.uk Thanks for listening!
It's 1994, and Mr Peanut signed a treaty of surrender with President Clinton.A recent episode of the Monday Night Movie Club from the Smersh Patreon. Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SmershPod Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the right age to give a child a mobile phone? How long should kids spend on screens each day? Why don't we need to feel as guilty about our children's phone use as we might think? Answering all these questions is the awesome neuroscientist Dean Burnett. He explains the difference between compulsion and addiction, and why he doesn't think Australia's plan to ban social media for under 16s is a good idea. We look at tricky issues like explicit content, cyberbullying, and the effect of staring at a screen on kids' eyesight - and find out what we can do about them. Dean tells us how long his own children spend on screens each day, and we are relieved. Along with giving us some tips on dealing with teens, Dean reveals how we can stave off the brain fog that comes with age. We end with some Scummy Mummy Confessions involving dirty pants, the Miami International Psychedelics Convention, and a packet of ham. And keep listening right to the end for some very strong language as we learn the Welsh term for "jellyfish". Dean's brilliant books, Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up The Wall And What You Can Do About It and Why Your Parents Are Hung Up On Your Phone And What To Do About It are out now. For more from Dean go to deanburnett.com. WE ARE BACK ON THE ROAD! Our brand new show Hot Mess is coming to theatres all over the country in 2025 and beyond. Many shows are SOLD OUT already so get your tickets NOW for Stockport, Birmingham, Wrexham, Leeds, Sheffield, Stroud... Then we're off to Dunstable, Chelmsford, Worthing, Cardiff, Worcester, and many more... Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In view of the sad passing of Gene Hackman, we went back to the archives to June 2020 and dug out an old episode. This was also the very first episode of The Monday Night Movie Club, and there is big talk of Covid, so sorry about that! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we'll be getting our ass to Mars to find out just who's been meddling with our minds, and just who sells three cupped bras at this time of night. Yes, it's Total Recall. Joining me to open their mind, is Kuato Dr. Dean Burnett, and Gwat-o Dan Thomas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From January 2022! Dean, John and Dan take you to the 26th century to talk about everything in this film, and a lot about Geoff Capes and David Bellamy. This might be the best thing we've all ever done. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'm joined by Dean Burnett who is a proper Neuroscientist with a background in lecturing in the domain of mental health...so he knows what he's on about when it comes to the topic of addiction, and whether smartphone addiction is a real thing. Hint: it's not. I asked Dean onto the show because he's written a new book called "why your parents are hung up on your phone and what to do about it" aimed at the teens who are the subject matter of much of the current narrative surrounding this issue. Dean is a writer for the BBC science focus magazine and he used ot write for The Guardian helping people understand how brains affect us in the real world and so his latest book is discussed here at length. Dean recently appeared on a BBC Sunday morning show and was not given the time to explain about the current 'chicken little' of smartphone panic about them being an addiction so I asked him on the podcast to tell us about it... spoiler is you will learn some neuroscience about this clinical diagnosis and it might just change your mind = Neuroplasticity (not sorry- this is my small neuro-nerd joke here) Go grab a coffee and listen in, as this is a most excellent podcast to begin my first video version here on Spotify. So I'm calling it a new season so here we go! You can find Dean on social media talking about his work, cat and dog under the handle @garwboy and his website is www.deanburnett.com
We made it! It's the finale of Discovery's first season! And it's.... eh, you know. A bit of a damp squib, to be honest. But don't worry! We created interest by inviting noted author, comedian and neuroscientist, Doctor Dean Burnett on the show! And he agreed, so, anything that happens next is really on him. Theme tune by Eliot Red Artwork by Gavin Mitchell Follow the podcast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. If you enjoy the podcast, and would like to support it, you can buy us a coffee on ko-fi.com or make a monthly donation on Patreon. Check out Eliot's music on Soundcloud and YouTube Follow Mat on Instagram and Threads Follow PJ on BlueSky, Instagram and Threads Follow Dean everywhere by following the links from his website. Follow Gavin on Instagram Find Safe Space and Endangered Species, featuring PJ, Mat and Eliot, on Vince Hunt's YouTube Channel This episode was recorded remotely in October 2024
Thanks to the advent of the smartphone, we now have in our pockets more computing power than NASA needed to put human beings on the Moon. With it comes access to vast amounts of information, both good and bad, and the ability to communicate like never before. But what impact is this having on our children's lives and how should we approach their smartphone use? In this episode, we're joined by neuroscientist, author and BBC Science Focus columnist Dr Dean Burnett to talk about his latest book Why Your Parents Are Hung Up On Your Phone And What To Do About It. He tells us why screen time isn't anywhere near as bad for your kids as people say, why using search engines isn't rotting their brains and how, far from being antisocial, phones can actually help younger people to develop and maintain their social lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John, Dean and Dan visit the very height of erotica, and try and pick holes in it. A Monday Night Movie Club recorded in July 2021. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John takes Dan and Dean to Gotham City, to give them a kiss on their rose. A Monday Night Movie Club episode from February 2021. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard and Dr Jim are back! Hot off the heels of their very much NOT midlife crisis trip to the Himalayas, they're diving into the science of the brain after this week's main episode with the brilliant neuroscientist and author Dr Dean Burnett. They dial into the reassuring idea that the brain is shaped by both nature AND nurture, find more evidence that a healthy body really does mean a healthy brain and find out that size actually does matter... Listen on Global Player to hear the first episode of the next season a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.
This week on the season FINALE of Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy chat to top neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Dean Burnett. Dr Dean has the answers on EVERYTHING about the brain, and we really mean everything. From how grief actually has a purpose, why men are not from mars, and women are not from venus, to why travel sickness happens and how we can stop it, this is a one stop shop for all your brain related questions.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.
Why do dreams affect how we feel when we wake up? Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: Why do dreams affect how we feel when we wake up? Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance” Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United folds and wants members to back BC Conservatives We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Should social media platforms be held accountable for its users' actions? Guest: Dr. Timothy Koskie, Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney Seg 4: What's the deal with Flair Airlines selling flights for a dollar? Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Management at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business Seg 5: Can your neighbourhood determine your life expectancy? Guest: Dr. Michael Wolfson, Former Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada and Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics Seg 6: Are drug-paraphernalia-dispensing vending machines a useful drug policy? Guest: Dr. Mark Tyndall, Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health and Founder of MySafe Vending Machines Seg 7: How will BC United folding reshape BC's political landscape? Guest: David Eby, Premier of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone knows your brain hasn't finished maturing until you're 25. That's so well-known, in fact, that some countries (like Scotland) have built it into their criminal justice system, giving lower sentences to under-25s—even very violent ones—on account of their immature brains.But in this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart discuss what the evidence really says about when the brain matures—and the trickiness of linking important policy decisions to the science.The Studies Show is brought to you by Works in Progress magazine, who don't just have their magazine (at worksinprogress.co), but also have a Substack with a range of extra articles. It's all thoughtful, thought-provoking stuff—and its all free. Find it at worksinprogress.news.Show notes* The three Scottish criminal cases:* “Golf club thug spared jail over age”* Community service not jail for rape (and the conviction later quashed)* 3 year-jail sentence for rape* The Scottish Sentencing Council guidelines from 2022* The commissioned review by University of Edinburgh on brain maturation* Useful 2022 Nature paper on structural “brain charts for the human lifespan”* 2024 preprint on the lifespan trajectory of functional brain activation for cognitive control* 2023 paper with 10,000 people aged 8-35 measured on executive function tests* BBC Science Focus article by Dean Burnett on the “brain matures at age 25” idea* “The myth of the 25-year-old brain” in Slate* Stuart's i article from last year on the Scottish Sentencing CouncilCreditsThe Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe
Is social media to blame for the teen mental health crisis? It's complicated!Thanks to Emily Weinstein, Amy Orben, Andrew Przybylski, Dean Burnett, Michael Mullarkey and Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz for help researching and fact-checking this episode! Where to find us: Peter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Emily Weinstein's book, "Behind Their Screens"Positive and negative uses of social media among adolescents hospitalized for suicidal behaviorThe Sisyphean Cycle of Technology PanicsThe Relationship Between Online Social Networking and Depression: A Systematic Review of Quantitative StudiesOnline "predators" and their victimsThe Coddling of the American ParentNo More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and DepressionHow technology is transforming the ways in which children playBanning mobile phones in schools in SpainNo One Knows Exactly What Social Media Is Doing To TeensWindows of developmental sensitivity to social mediaSmartphones are bad for some teens, not allHow Smartphones Affect the Social-Emotional Development of AdolescentsSocial media use and its impactTime Spent on Social Network Sites and Psychological Well-BeingA School-Level Analysis of Adolescent Extracurricular Activity Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song!
In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with neuroscientist, lecturer, author, blogger, podcaster, pundit, science communicator and comedian Dr Dean Burnett. Previously employed as a psychiatry tutor and lecturer at the Cardiff University Centre for Medical Education, Dean is currently an honorary research associate at Cardiff Psychology School, as well as a Visiting Industry Fellow at Birmingham City University.Dean is currently a full-time author, previously known for his satirical science column ‘Brain Flapping‘ at the Guardian, which ran from 2012 to 2018 he went on to write his first (the hugely successful) book ‘The Idiot Brain‘. He has since written ‘The Happy Brain', ‘Why Your Parents are Driving You Up The Wall' and his most recent book ‘Emotional Ignorance'.Referenced during this episode:The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains What Your Head is Really Up To (2017)The Happy Brain: The Science of Where Happiness Comes From, and Why (2018)Emotional Ignorance: Misadventures in the Science of Emotion (2024) Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender: Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)Social:Instagram @evolvingleader LinkedIn The Evolving Leader Podcast Twitter @Evolving_Leader YouTube @evolvingleader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.Send a message to The Evolving Leader team
Have you ever wondered about the hidden mechanisms of the teenage brain and how understanding them can shape a more empathetic and supportive environment for our youth? Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist and author, joins Kaity & Adriane to delve into the complexities of adolescent brain development and the critical role of parental influence.What to listen for:• Why teenage brains are wired for risk-taking and seeking new experiences• How practicing good phone hygiene and setting a positive example can impact teen behavior and emotional regulation• Why it's essential for parents to recognize and validate their teenagers' emotions, even when they seem exaggerated or trivial• The difficulties parents face in understanding and empathizing with teenage emotions• Insights into the development of the teenage brain and how this knowledge can guide parents in allowing teens to take calculated risks and learn from their experiencesSo, what are you waiting for? Tune in to uncover the secrets of the teenage brain and how you can better support the young minds in your life.About the guest:Dr Dean Burnett is a doctor of neuroscience, an experienced postgraduate lecturer in psychiatry and mental health, and a sometimes comedian. And, most prominently, an internationally acclaimed science author, producing many books such as The Idiot Brain, Emotional Ignorance and Why Your Parents are Driving You Up The Wall and What to Do About It. Dean is in much demand as a science communicator and pundit, but as several of his books are aimed at teens and young people, he has also spoken at many schools and is involved with numerous projects regarding the mental health and development of young people. He lives in Cardiff, UK, with his wife and their two children, a chaotic beagle and a sociopathic cat.Connect with Dean: • Website• Facebook• Brain Yapping BlogMentioned in this episode:• Brainstorm by Dr. Daniel SiegelGot a story to share or question you want us to answer? Send us a message!About the podcast:The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. Got a burning question?We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to podcast@prenda.com. Let's dive into the conversation together!Important links:• Want more KindlED content?• Connect with us• Subscribe to The Sunday SparkInterested in starting a microschool?Prenda provides all the tools and support you need to start and run an amazing microschool. Create a free Prenda World account to start designing your future microschool today ➡️ Start My Microschool
A DEEP DIVE dip back to a Monday Night Movie Club from the dark old days of 2021.A personal favourite of the group. It was the end of our first "series" and therefore we were all a bit giddy. To hear more like it sign up for more here https://www.patreon.com/SmershPod Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Phobias, especially social anxieties, differ from fears of spiders or enclosed spaces because they originate from deep evolutionary and social necessities. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance: Lost and Found in the Science of Emotion” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: Why do we have social anxiety? Phobias, especially social anxieties, differ from fears of spiders or enclosed spaces because they originate from deep evolutionary and social necessities. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance: Lost and Found in the Science of Emotion” Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC's decriminalization experiment is getting the attention of Ottawa as the Federal minister wants a meeting, prompted by the revelations from testimony by workers in the healthcare industry. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in The Jury is set in the Trump trial and the entire Kennedy family lined up behind Biden to rebuke RFK jr's presidential bid. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: Are political asylum seekers safe in Canada? Transnational repression in Canada is a pressing issue, particularly as it affects political refugees and dissidents who have fled authoritarian regimes. Guest: Meghan Davidson Ladly, Freelance Journalist and Contributor to The Walrus Seg 5: Why did BC add new rules to its short term rental legislation? Premier David Eby says his government is tilting the rules towards families who need a home, and speculators should invest in that instead of short-term rentals and houses to flip. Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC's Minister of Housing Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps: The Whitecaps are headed to Seattle tomorrow for a big rivalry game and they are always fun with fans in the stands! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Are BC prisons getting more violent? Over 100 members of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers protested outside the Correctional Service Canada's Pacific regional headquarters yesterday to highlight escalating violence in correctional facilities. Guest: John Randle, President of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are cyborgs now reality? Elon Musk certainly thinks so. His company, Neuralink, has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human. Although billed as a breakthrough, they're not the first to do it. In fact, similar devices have already been implanted, all with the aim of connecting our brains to computers with the aim of tackling complex neurological conditions. Joining Inside Science is neuroscientist and author, Dean Burnett. In this episode, Dean helps to break down the technology behind the brain-computer interface and digs into the ethical implications. Plus, game changing smart technology gets a run out as Rugby Union's Six Nations Championship kicks-off. This year, all players will be wearing “Smart Mouth Guards.” These are intelligent gum shields containing miniature gyroscopes, accelerometers and Bluetooth, which provide - with incredible accuracy - a measure of the magnitude and frequency of forces experienced by players. An athlete making their international debut in this competition could have their entire collision history mapped from now until retirement, providing invaluable information for training and treatments. Crucial not only for elite squads, but ultimately for community and schools rugby where the technology will eventually land, leading to a safer game. And finally, it turns out that we can actually understand chickens even if we've never met them before! After assessing a group of around 200 volunteers, a team at the University of Queensland has discovered that humans with no experience of chickens at all, could understand the birds' calls of satisfaction, or frustration. The research has serious implications for what's known as precision farming, an area of livestock farming with little, to no, human interaction that requires automated systems of welfare detection using sound recognition. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Louise Orchard, Florian Bohr, Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.
Due to our bipedal gait and unique sweat glands, humans are very good at long-distance running. Despite evolving for extended physical exertion. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: If we were built for exercise, why do we avoid it? Due to our bipedal gait and unique sweat glands, humans are very good at long-distance running. Despite evolving for extended physical exertion. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of “Emotional Ignorance” Seg 2: Do you enjoy hobbies? If you ask someone what they do for a hobby, are they going to tell you something like skiing, sewing or puzzles? Or are they going to shy away from telling you because the answer might be connected to a social media time waster? But is social media a hobby? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The Federal NDP are taking a victory lap but no word locally from the provincial NDP government on what the implications could be to BC. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: How will the Afzaal family tragedy influence Canada's legal system? In June 2021, the Afzaal family faced a tragic incident in London, Ontario, where Nathaniel Veltman deliberately struck them during an evening walk. This act resulted in the death of four family members. Guest: Dr. Jack Rozdilsky, Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management of Terrorism at York University Seg 5: The return of the “Green Men” It was a big win for the Canuck's on the weekend and while the game was a good one, the attention was on “The Green Men” Guest: Sully (Ryan Sullivan), One of the Green Men Seg 6: Should BC improve how it supports kids with Dyslexia? Dyslexia BC is critical of the 2024 budget, which inadequately addresses dyslexic students' needs. While the budget allocates $30 million for screening and literacy support, the organization argues that it covers only 6% of the affected population. Guest: Cathy McMillan, Founding Member of Dyslexia BC Seg 7: Does our seafood come from a North Korean forced labour ring? An investigation reveals a covert collaboration between North Korean labour brokers and Chinese companies who use deceptive practices to ‘employ' workers from North Korea. Guest: Ian Urbina, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter, Founding Director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, and Author of The New York Times Article “North Korea's Forced-Labor Program” Seg 8: Is sexism dominating the wine industry? In "Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much," wine writer Natalie MacLean shares a candid memoir blending personal reflection, wine expertise, and historical tales of witches. Guest: Natalie MacLean, Author of "Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jen spoke to neuroscientist, and author of 'Emotional Ignorance', Dr Dean Burnett about emotional intelligence - or as he found out, lack of it!
Ketamine is licenced to be used as an anaesthetic and has a reputation as an illegal party drug. But after trials in the US and UK, many are calling for its wider use to treat depression. However, it is a powerful drug that can have dangerous side effects and was recently linked to the death of US actor Matthew Perry.Professor of Psychopharmacology at the University of Exeter, Celia Morgan joins Katya Adler to talk about her trials of the drug to treat addiction. And neuroscientist Dr Dean Burnett, from the BBC's Science Focus Magazine tells us what he learnt after legally experiencing ketamine therapy in the US. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com. You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. #TheGlobalStoryThis episode was made by Alice Aylett Roberts and Beth Timmins. The technical producers were Jack Graysmark and Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
The increased stress of the holiday season, along with disruptions in sleep patterns caused by travel or heightened anxiety, affects sleep stages, particularly REM sleep, the phase when most dreams occur. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: How do the holidays influence our dreams? The increased stress of the holiday season, along with disruptions in sleep patterns caused by travel or heightened anxiety, affects sleep stages, particularly REM sleep, the phase when most dreams occur. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Seg 2: How much information do you give about your holidays When you go on vacation or take a break for the holiday season, how much information do you give to your employer before you go? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: The BC legislature is over budget this year and seeking a 30% increase next year. Where is the money going? The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 4: What are this year's holiday retail trends? Signals from various retail data show people are starting to gravitate away from fast fashion, and in this economy, that's significant. Guest: David Ian Gray, Founder and Strategist at Retail Advisory DIG360 Seg 5: Employers are trying to get people back to the office Companies spend a lot of money to build a certain type of office space and now many employers are looking for ways to lure their employees back into the building. Guest: Kevin Katigbak, Strategist at GenslerArchitectural services company Seg 6: Has Canada's middle class become a thing of the past? Canadians have a broad and somewhat ambiguous understanding of what constitutes the "middle class." Regardless of income level, most respondents, including those earning well above the national median income, identify as middle class. Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer of Pollara Seg 7: Why were two Canadians murdered on Dominica Island? The incident occurred in Dominica, involving the tragic deaths of Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand. Their bodies were discovered inside a burned Nissan X-Trail on a road, suggesting an attempt to conceal the vehicle. Guest: Patrick White, National Correspondent for The Globe and Mail Seg 8: Can you prevent a local farm from shutting down? ReFeed Farm is a social enterprise located in Langley. Its primary objective is to address the issues of hunger and food waste within the community. Guest: Stuart Lilley, Founder of ReFeed Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: Schadenfreude is a common human emotion where people take pleasure in the misfortune of others. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Seg 2: Scott is here to talk about the updates on the Hollywood writers strike and the movies that big name actors turned down. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Why do Canadians have to go to the Washington Post for details of what happened with the Nijjar killing in Surrey on June 15th? Premier Eby says he's not getting the information he needs to ensure British Columbians are safe. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons, Anthony Rota, has resigned following an incident in which he invited a Ukrainian man, Yaroslav Hunka, who had fought for a Nazi unit during World War Two, to parliament and praised him. Guest: Daniel Panneton, Director of Allyship and Community Engagement at the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center Seg 5: Where We Live: Punk Rock Pastries The intersection of punk rock and pastries happens to be at the intersection of Hastings and Holdom in Burnaby. CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has the story on this cool and controversial little spot. Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Producer at 980 CKNW Seg 6: The provincial government has set housing targets for 10 municipalities, aiming for over 60,000 new housing units in the next five years. However, some mayors are concerned about meeting these targets without provincial and federal funding for necessary infrastructure. Guest: Dean Murdock, Mayor of Saanich Seg 7: The Pandemic left us with a really different world than the one before it, and in many cases, we still need to reconcile how some of the changes effect our world. Take for example, working from home. Guest: Rachel Woldoff, Professor of Urban Sociology, University of West Virginia, and Raychel Reimer, Digital Nomad and Van-Life Hippy Seg 8: Making Cents of the Market: Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Schadenfreude is a common human emotion where people take pleasure in the misfortune of others. Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we'll be saving the world, while naming ourselves after a toilet, and being trained by a Benny Hill character, yes it's Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous (or Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins). A sample episode of what we do on the Monday Night Movie Club over on Patreon! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Irish people we moan about the rain and the cold constantly. But, when it gets a bit warm, we suddenly can't handle it - but there are physiological reasons for this. Sean was joined by Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist, Lecturer and Author to discuss...
RHLSTP Book Club 56 - Emotional Ignorance. Richard talks to Dr Dean Burnett about why his book about emotions turned out differently than he had initially planned, why emotions may have evolved, the ancient connection between smell and memory, the three different types of tears, what we would be without emotion, why writing about a traumatic experience can be therapeutic, the difference (if any) between male and female brains, how we are affected by the emotions of others and whether the film Inside Out has got it basically right about how emotions are created.Buy Dean's excellent book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Ignorance-Found-Science-Emotion/dp/B0BS197Z3P/SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELSee extra content at our WEBSITE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a live episode recorded at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, Rosie chats to neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett about stressful life events, how science measures sexual arousal, why female orgasms are easier to record in the lab, the psychological stages of love, the use of psychedelics in sex and relationships, why there's never been a satisfactory female equivalent to Viagra, how the brain responds to online connection and rejection versus face to face communication and navigating the stages of grief. Recorded at Chapter Arts on 8 April 2023. You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram @breakupmonologues and buy The Breakup Monologues book from all good bookshops: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues The Breakup Monologues will also be recording a live episode at Kite Festival on 10 June. https://kitefestival.co.uk/artist/the-breakup-monologues-with-rosie-wilby/ Follow Dean on Twitter / Insta: @garwboy
Seg 1: If dreams are meant to be bizarre, why do they feel so normal when we're asleep? Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Seg 2: There is pressure from political opposition and advocacy groups to launch a foreign influence registry before the next federal election amid concerns about foreign interference in Canada's democracy. Guest: Dr. Jordan Stanger-Ross, Associate Professor of History and Project Director of Landscapes of Injustice at the University of Victoria Seg 3: How will international input from professionals improve BC's labour market? Guest: Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development Seg 4: What are police taught during de-escalation training? Guest: Dr. Scott Blandford, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Policing and Public Safety at Laurier University Seg 5: Why haven't some childcare providers received government funding yet? Guest: Brittany Nuber, Owner of Busy B's Daycare Seg 6: How could the new allegations against Trudeau impact Canada's relationship with NATO? Guest: Vincent Rigby, Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If dreams are meant to be bizarre, why do they feel so normal when we're asleep? Guest: Dr. Dean Burnett, Neuroscientist and Author of Emotional Ignorance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s show, we’re getting emotional. Our guest, neuroscientist Dean Burnett, talks about his new book Emotional Ignorance. He shares how the experience of his father’s death during covid prompted him to take on his emotions by writing about them. We talk about the sad, such as why people cry, but also travel across a wide range of emotions including strange emotional experiences such as nightmares. And we dive into the complexity of emotions, from defining them to how they arise in the brain and connections with the body.
Ever wondered what is happening in your body and brain when you feel an emotion? How to better cope with negatives ones? Or why we even have them in the first place? We speak to neuroscientist and author Dr Dean Burnett about the surprising discoveries he made when writing his new book: Emotional Ignorance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Science offers clarity in ways us humans can understand. Some study emotions, place them under a microscope and dissect them bit by bit. However, when grief takes hold it causes us to re-evaluate or relationship with what we see in scientific papers. Sean was joined by Dr Dean Burnett, a behavioural neuroscientist who has had his views changed on how emotions should work...
From Trump, to Johnson, and Truss – are politicians really stupid? Or are they just pretending to be so that we'll vote for them? Siân Pattenden delves into the state of our political psyche with Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and author of The Idiot Brain, to find out the science behind why we vote for stupid politicians. “Calling politicians ‘idiots' defangs them. It makes us feel reassured instead of terrified.” “Sounding clever doesn't connect politicians to the electorate.” “Politics really suffers when it becomes the reserve of the rich and powerful, because it becomes a game.” Written and presented by Siân Pattenden. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Assistant producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Music: Kenny Dickinson. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which — well, in which there are two topics:1. I'd love to hear from you — your thoughts, your over-thoughts, your comments, and ALSO your suggestions for whatever you'd like me to overthink in an upcoming episode. Just email me at HeresAThought8@gmail.com — I'll never sell or share your email address, promise!2. If I run into you, especially if it's somewhere I don't usually run into you, I will absolutely remember you — just, maybe, not your name. I'm terrible with names, always have been, and it's embarrassing. But thanks to neuroscientist, author and blogger Dean Burnett, I've learned that brain science is on my side here.Check out his book, Idiot Brain: What Your Head is Really Up To, or its excerpt he published in 2016 in New York magazine's The Cut. It's very reassuring, if names escape you too at times.Background music courtesy of Pixabay Music
Happiness is kind of like the holy grail for humans. We all want to be happy, but life tends to keep throwing us curve balls. What is happiness, and why can't we be happy all the time? With over 70,000 books currently available on the subject, the possible answers are overwhelming. But with a little science mixed with potentially clashing viewpoints, Cuban & Sooner have ideas. Resources: Happy Brain: Where Happiness Comes From and Why, by Dean Burnett. C-Net, How to Be Happy, According To the Science, by Alison DeNisco Rayome Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact
You just might want to take your car keys to bed with you at night. Why? This episode begins with an interesting explanation – and it all has to do with your personal safety. http://worldofwonder.net/lifehack-put-car-keys-beside-bed-night/ How do you best learn something new? Probably not the way you think. There are actually proven ways to engage the brain so material really sticks. Joining me to explain what these methods are and how they work is Ulrich Boser. Ulrich has studied the science of learning. He is founder and CEO of The Learning Agency as well as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. He is also author of the book Learn Better (https://amzn.to/30P03Wh) The human brain is a bit quirky. Some of those quirks are good but others can cause you a lot of stress and drive you crazy. Neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett has researched the oddities in the human brain and joins me to explain what they are, why they are important and how to best deal with them when they get in the way. Dean is a tutor and lecturer based at Cardiff University's Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences and he is author of the book Idiot Brain: What Your Head is Really Up To (https://amzn.to/3ab7Dxp) Lobster is often the most expensive thing on the menu at any seafood restaurant. Why? Listen as I explain how getting the lobster from the seas to your plate is no small feat – and an expensive at that. https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/why-lobster-so-expensive-worth-price PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to https://Shopify.com/sysk for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features! Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something . Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year! Redeem your rewards for cash in any amount, at any time, with Discover Card! Learn more at https://Discover.com/RedeemRewards Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play.. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Recently a study made the rounds that sought to cast doubt on the efficacy of antidepressants. At the core of this misleading study was a real truth – that depression isn't merely a question of "not enough serotonin." But what exactly does that mean? Is this a new discovery? And why doesn't that mean that medication focused on serotonin doesn't work? Explaining this brilliantly and with singular charm is Dr. Dean Burnett!
Problemy ze zdrowiem psychicznym dotykają 1 na 4 osoby, praktycznie każdy z nas zna kogoś, kto zmaga się z jakimś zaburzeniem, bądź sami się z nimi borykamy. Rozmawiam z Dr Deanem Burnettem, który jest neurobiologiem i zajmuje się poznawaniem tych problemów od strony neurobiologicznej właśnie. Okazją jest polski przekład jego ostatniej książki "Psycho-logika", która oryginalnie ukazała się rok temu. Skąd się bierze depresja? Jak działają leki antydepresanty? Czym różni się mózg mężczyzny i kobiety? Dlaczego należy ostrożnie używać określenia "choroba psychiczna"? Jak destrukcyjny dla nas jest trwający długo lęk? Czym jest neuroplastyczność? To tylko kilka zagadnień o których rozmawiamy. Książka Deana Burnetta "Psycho-logika" tu: https://bit.ly/psychologika
This week we'll be a hosting a typical Turkey Christmas that starts with a traditional roast, a fine thorough stuffing, and ends with a joke about cum, yes - it's THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.Joining me with their hot coals in their hands, are actual brain Doctor , Dean Burnett, and actual Professional Welshman, Dan Thomas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we'll be a hosting a typical Turkey Christmas that starts with a traditional roast, a fine thorough stuffing, and ends with a joke about cum, yes - it's THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.Joining me with their hot coals in their hands, are actual brain Doctor , Dean Burnett, and actual Professional Welshman, Dan Thomas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.