Health & Wellness

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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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