Mental Health
ADHD, medication access, assistive technology
12 episodes
#400: Rebooting the Brain: The Science of ECT and TMS
Explore the science of "rebooting" the brain as Herman and Corn dive into ECT, TMS, and the future of treating severe depression.
#396: From Prozac to Plasticity: The New Science of Depression
Herman and Corn explore why we’re moving past SSRIs toward neuroplasticity, ketamine, and the gut-brain axis to treat depression.
#377: Why the World Feels Too Loud: ADHD and Sensory Processing
Ever feel like the world is turned up to eleven? Explore the link between ADHD and sensory processing disorder with Herman and Corn.
#366: The ADHD Rebrand: Neuroscience, Masking, and Late Diagnosis
Think ADHD is just for hyperactive kids? Herman and Corn explore why millions of adults are only now discovering their neurodivergent brains.
#357: Breaking the Cycle: Parenting Beyond a Chaotic Past
How do you become the parent you never had? Herman and Corn discuss turning childhood survival skills into powerful nurturing tools.
#356: Beyond the Bottle: The New Science of Alcohol Use Disorder
Explore how 20 years of medical progress transformed our understanding of addiction from a moral failing to a biological reality.
#344: Beyond the Pill: Navigating Life with Adult ADHD
Medication starts the engine, but it doesn’t teach you to drive. Explore OTs, ADHD coaches, and AI tools to master your executive function.
#322: The Transition Tax: Mastering the Work-to-Home Handover
Struggle to shut down your brain at night? Discover how a simple voice note can bridge the gap between today’s work and tomorrow’s flow.
#297: Blue Light: Eye Strain Myths and the Science of Sleep
Are blue light glasses a scam? Herman and Corn debunk eye strain myths and explore the real science of circadian rhythms and digital sunsets.
#158: The Power of the Jagged Profile: Beyond Specialization
Are you a jack of all trades or a master of synthesis? Explore how neurodivergence and multipotentialism are redefining success in the age of AI.
#102: The ADHD Med Maze: Bureaucracy vs. Brain Health
Why is getting ADHD meds like a spy thriller? Corn and Herman dive into the Kafkaesque world of drug quotas and pharmacy friction.
#32: When Night Vanished: Light's Impact on Human Sleep
Before electric light, our ancestors slept differently. Discover how perpetual illumination changed our biology and social structures forever.