Brainstorm: Exploring Minds & Behaviors

09/02/2022

Dear Brainstormers! Are you tired of deciding things? Like should you order food from restaurant A or restaurant B? Or should you go for a jog or binge-watch TV series? Decisions, decisions, decisions... Offff... It is a lot to think about. But are you curious about how we make decisions? Well, worry not as we have an interesting podcast just for you!

Join us for this decisively enlightening episode on decision-making with Dr. Mihaela Iordanova from the neuroscience department at Concordia University, Dr. Marc-Lluís Vives from Brown University's psychology department and Ph.D. student Tanya Singh who studies consumer behaviour at Concordia University. In this episode, we talk about how people make decisions, how we use animal models to study learning and how we can study decisions and indecisiveness in the real world.

Check out the new episode on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uhw8XggQSvAXXxlA31pnq)
We have another episode coming up, so stay tuned!!

Have any suggestions? We love to hear them! Send us a voice message on https://anchor.fm/brainstormpodcastmtl/message

08/19/2022

Hey there, brainstormers!! We hope you are having an amazing summer! We are excited to present another episode of our podcast on drugs and the brain! In this episode, we explore drugs and hallucinogens with three experts; Dr. Argel Aguilar Valles, Dr. Milan Valyear and Tommy Markopoulos. These three researchers explore the world of hallucinogens and drugs with us as we tackle questions like the effects of drugs, if hallucinogens are addictive and how they may help treat certain disorders including depression. Want to join us in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Alex & Alexa Brainstorm co-hosts
Check out the new episode on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fkV5oTaniCtJMWEf92J1e)

We have another episode coming up, so stay tuned!!

Have any suggestions? We love to hear them! Send us a voice message on https://anchor.fm/brainstormpodcastmtl/message

04/25/2022

Hello there, brainstormers!!

We are back with another episode! 🧠 As science becomes more and more open and collaborative, it’s important not only to discuss the future of science with current academics, but also with younger generations who may be considering careers in science. Join Alex and Alexa, in this special episode in which they ask the next generation what they think about science, research and how they aim to make a difference.

Check out the new episode on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RoJm90mKzMKgvVD5IC7i1)

Stay tuned for more episodes in the days ahead! 🥳

01/22/2022

Happy New Year 2022, brainstormers!!

And episode 1 is now online!!! 🤩🧠 Our hosts, Alex and Alexa discuss more on memory and its meaning with our special guests, Dr. Signy Sheldon, Dr. Blake Richards and Felicity T.C.

Check out the new episode on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ea7Na8pqmjrzpeoNXnU6n)

Stay tuned for more episodes in the days ahead! 🥳

12/24/2021

And we're back!!!! Brainstorm just finished recording episode 1: "Memory and Meaning" with special guests Dr. Signy Sheldon (McGill University), Dr. Blake Richards (McGill University and MILA) and Felicity Hamer (Concordia University)! 🧠

Be sure to tune in to learn about the strange and beautiful ways behind how we remember, the fragility of our memories, and the importance of working with our memories to overcome trauma and grief! 😊

We look forward to Brainstorming with you soon, so stay tuned!!

11/01/2021

Do you experience podcast cravings in the night?
Have you ever felt that science communication has been lacking for understanding the brain?
Do you crave more knowledge on neurons, cognitive biases, and brain networks?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then do not hesitate to subscribe immediately to Brainstorm: Exploring Minds and Behaviours!

This Fall, prepare yourselves for an awesome litany of scientific communication and discussion with co-hosts Alex and Alexa as we reach out to scientists, graduate students, and brain-enthusiasts from near and far to discuss some ground-breaking ideas that are sure to change your perception of the world around us.
We look forward to brainstorming with you soon!

09/17/2021

We're recruiting! 🤩🥳
Email us at [email protected] to apply!

09/08/2021

09/08/2021

We have been working on this project for a while now and are thrilled that we finally get to share it with you! 🎇

Brainstorm: Exploring Minds and Behaviours is a panel discussion podcast in which two Montreal-based graduate students start invigorating and thought-provoking panel discussions with other graduate students and professors from North American and beyond who are experts in their own fields.

Do you love psychology and neuroscience? 🧠

Do you love learning new things? 🤩

Do you like hearing about new findings and learning from new perspectives? 🤔

Brainstorm might be the podcast for you! 🙌

Check out Episode 0: https://open.spotify.com/show/57yZy3blBbCRQniDPrna01 to hear the co-hosts Alex and Alexa talk about where the idea for Brainstorm came from and what the aim of the podcast is.

Tune in to learn the what and why behind Brainstorm and be introduced to Alex and Alexa's contagious passion for psychology and neuroscience!

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and check out our website at: http://www.brainstormpodcastmtl.ca/

Listen to Brainstorm: Exploring Minds and Behaviours on Spotify. Brainstorm: Exploring Minds and Behaviors is an accessible science podcast for lovers of psychology and neuroscience! Alexander Bailey and Alexa Ruel, two Montreal-based graduate students, share their passion for all things brain-relat...

08/04/2021

We are super excited to be at ComSciCon Flagship Workshop this week, presenting our new podcast to enthusiasts!

Stay tuned for Episode 0, coming soon! 🙌