Best Neuroverse Podcasts (2025)

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91. Philosophy of Smell 42:49

2h ago42:49

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In today's episode, Carolina & Clara dive into the philosophy of smell/olfaction. The olfactory system and smell experience is unique to other sensory systems in many ways, including being primarily chemical, much more intimate and absorptive, and arguably the least conscious. Can we reduce smells to chemical odours? How does language limit our per…

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Episode 75 : Maximising Neuroverse Skills for Business Success - Katherine McCord Speaks 28:14

4h ago28:14

28:14

As of 2024, an estimated 15-20 percent of the world’s population exhibits some form of neurodivergence based on both genetic and environmental factors. About a third of the global workforce is included in this population. My guest on this episode Katherine McCord explores different ways organisations can maximise Neurodiversity skills for Business …

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90. 2024 Reviewed (Off the Record) 52:22

19d ago52:22

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Enjoy our last episode of 2024! Carolina and Clara chat and reminisce about their favourite episodes from the past year, the most enlightening and exciting moments on the podcast, and their hopes for 2025. --- We hope you enjoy the episode! Please feel free to share with your friends and family, it means a lot to us🤍 Neuroverse Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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EPISODE 74 Christmas 2024 : A Life of Endless Second Chances - John David Graham Story 28:13

1M ago28:13

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John is a Multi award winning author but describes himself as renaissance man. He spent over 30 years trying his hands on different jobs amongst which are door-to-door sales, children’s home counselling ,substitute school teaching , truck driving , fireman, building contractor, minister and journalism before he finally found his niche operating hal…

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SWC Panel Discussion: Will Computational Models & Machine Learning Ever Be Able to Capture the Full Complexity of the Brain? 1:26:20

26d ago1:26:20

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In this exciting event that took place at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre on October 22nd 2024, Carolina and Clara were joined by invited panelists- Jai Bhagat, Aaditya Singh, Clémentine Dominé, and Pierre Glaser- to discuss the fascinating question of whether computational models and machine learning will ever be able to replicate the full complexit…

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89. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Gaining Independence and the Importance of Mentorship in Academia (with Ashlan Reid & Mari Sosa) 33:08

1M ago33:08

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Today's episode is the second part of our two-part conversation with Ashlan Reid and Mari Sosa, two neuroscience postdoctoral fellows, who share their experiences finding and fostering community within academia. In this episode, they share their experiences being part of an international community of life science early career researchers, through a…

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Episode 73 Ken and Anna Kunken : International Day of Persons with Disabilities -Disabilities Don't Limit Your Achievements 31:33

1M ago31:33

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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 , we acknowledge the vital leadership roles of individuals with disabilities. The mantra, "Nothing about us without us," highlights the significance of their involvement, representation, and inclusion in leadership. My guests on this episode are Ken and Anna Kunken As a junior at Cornell U…

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88. Tools for Looking into the Brain: Roads to Research and Overcoming Challenges in Science (with Ashlan Reid & Mari Sosa) 35:39

2M ago35:39

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In this episode, Carolina and Clara are joined by two postdoctoral fellows to discuss their research journeys, from undergraduate to postdoctoral experiences. They discuss the challenges they have faced, and share advice on how to stay motivated and inquisitive in academia in the face of technical or personal hurdles. Ashlan Reid is currently a pos…

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EPISODE 72: Susan Snow Military Family Appreciation -Lest We Forget 27:09

2M ago27:09

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On Halloween night in 1985, Susan Williams (Snow) experienced a life-changing event when her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, was tragically ambushed and killed. Her moving account of her family's loss and their path to healing from trauma provides hope and practical advice for those impacted by violence and loss. Susan recounts her story…

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87. From Letters to Physical Blobs: Visualising and Studying RNA, the Ultimate Mediator of Life (with Saron Tekie) 42:27

2M ago42:27

42:27

Carolina and Clara discuss with Saron RNA, how to study it, visualise it and how it is the ultimate mediator of life. Saron Tekie carried out her a Bsc in biomedical sciences at the University of Birmingham followed by a Msc in Cancer and Molecular Biology. Saron is now carrying out a PhD in evolutionary genetics in UCL in Gemma Murry lab. Saron al…

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Episode 71 Jason Pike Soldier against all Odds 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

November is Military awareness and Veterans appreciation month My guest on this episode is Jason Pike, an Army Veteran who overcame incredible odds to serve in the military. Diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of seven and suffering from osteomyelitis, a bone infection that left him unable to walk at nine, Jason faced significant challe…

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86. Laugh and the World Laughs With You: The Science of Laughter in Humans and Other Animals (with Professor Sophie Scott) 40:16

3M ago40:16

40:16

In today's episode, we are joined by Sophie Scott, a professor in cognitive neuroscience and head of the speech communications group at University College London. Her research focuses on the neural basis of vocal communication- how our brains process information in speech and control the production of our voice- as well as the expression of emotion…

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Episode 70 : Richard Seeram Preventing Suicidal Tendencies changing The Narratives For Musicians, Actors and Creators 23:41

3M ago23:41

23:41

Available data from the US Census Bureau statistical as reported in the 2021 National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) shows Deaths from suicide for people In Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry (males = 47.9; females = 15.0 this figure is approximately 33% higher than it was 2 decades ago. My guest on this episode Richard Seeram is a young …

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The Gow School: Specializing in Teaching Students with Language Based Learning Differences 35:43

3M ago35:43

35:43

Send me a Text Message about the show! In this episode of Neuroversity, Jessica Kidwell speaks with John Munro, head of the Gow School, a pioneering institution for students with language-based learning differences. They discuss the school's history, mission, and unique curriculum designed to support dyslexic learners. Munro shares insights on the …

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85. Mice Playing Poker: Probing the Neural Circuit Mechanism of Economic Decision Making in Mice (With Dr Ann Duan) 1:13:27

3M ago1:13:27

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Join Carolina and Clara in today’s episode where we discuss economic decision-making in mice with Dr Ann Duan, a group leader in the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre. The goal of Ann’s lab is to understand how animals make flexible decisions under risk, social influence, and the neural circuit mechanisms underlying these choices. Today’s episode was made …

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EPISODE 69 Black History Month 2024 Danielle Vassell Defying all Odds 25:39

4M ago25:39

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Born weighing only 1 pound and 4 ounces, Danielle was given a mere zero to five percent chance of survival. Despite facing numerous negative prognosis, including the potential for brain damage, she defied the odds and is alive today without any health complications. Danielle Vassell is a motivational speaker, author, and film producer. In May 2020,…

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Embracing Big Emotions: A Conversation with Children's Author Meredith Rusu 35:55

3M ago35:55

35:55

Send me a Text Message about the show! This week Jessica welcomes Meredith Rusu, the award-winning author of the Mighty Moods picture book series, which explores the ways children use larger-than-life creatures to express their big feelings. Meredith's latest book, "There's a Robot in My Socks," follows a young girl named Jamie as she navigates cha…

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84. Deep Mutational Scanning and How to Investigate Protein Behaviour (with Isabelle Zane) 46:04

3M ago46:04

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In this week's episode we are joined by Isabelle Zane, a PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge who is investigating the link between genetic mutations and protein function in the Lehner & Parts labs. We discuss a novel technology- deep mutational scanning- which is used to screen how single gene mutations influence the structure…

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EP 68 Lisa Sugarman Can you help someone who is suicidal- Yes you can 31:37

4M ago31:37

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Lisa Sugarman is a three-time survivor of suicide loss, a mental health advocate, and a crisis counsellor with The Trevor Project. She is also an author and a nationally syndicated columnist. We discussed her personal journey of discovering that her father, whom she believed had died from a heart attack when she was just ten years old, actually too…

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Late-Life ADHD Diagnosis with Liz Schroeder 45:48

4M ago45:48

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Send me a Text Message about the show! "There's a lot of open tabs in my brain. It's like a pinball going in every direction." -Liz Schroeder Join Jessica Kidwell on this heartfelt episode of Neuroversity as she chats with her good friend and neighbor, Liz Schroeder. Liz opens up about her journey from recognizing her daughter's ADHD to discovering…

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83. Transcriptomics to Translation (with Inga Van den Bossche) 43:07

4M ago43:07

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Join Carolina and Clara in today's episode on transcriptomics to translation with Inga Van den Bossche. Inga carried out her undergrad and masters degree in materials science and engineering at Imperial college London and is now a doctoral student since 2022 in Professor Molly Stevens lab at Oxford, researching cellular interfaces and innovative bi…

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EPISODE 67: Kristof Morrow - World Suicide Awareness: Life & Dating with Tourette's Syndrome 20:40

5M ago20:40

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The WHO's 2021 report "Suicide worldwide in 2019" states that suicide remains a leading cause of death globally, surpassing deaths from HIV, malaria, breast cancer, war, and homicide. Kristof Morrow, a disabled U.S. veteran, suffered severe abuse from his parents, who struggled with addiction, leading to his prolonged battles with anxiety, depressi…

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Late Diagnosis and Musical Mastery with Audio/Visual Artist Szopa 28:30

4M ago28:30

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Send me a Text Message about the show! Join Jessica Kidwell on Neuroversity as she chats with Damian Malecki, an audio-visual artist from Sheffield, UK, known as Szopa. Damian talks about his late autism diagnosis after moving to the UK in 2017 and how it's shaped his life and music. He shares his journey from Poland, the impact of hyperfocus, his …

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[Summer Rerelease] Biomimetics and Bioinspired Materials 29:40

5M ago29:40

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Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! In today’s episode Carolina and Clara discuss biomimetic and bioinspired materials, and the challenges of understanding the biological structure of natural mater…

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82. Using Protein Engineering to Tackle Non-Biodegradable Materials (with Ryen O’Meara) 34:45

5M ago34:45

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In today's episode we are joined by Ryen O’Meara, a Chemical Engineer graduate student in Caltech. Ryen joined Nobel Laureate Francis Arnold's lab with the aim to engineer enzymes that degrade emerging environmental contaminants, and merge sustainability and protein engineering. We discuss with Ryen the environmentally concerning Silicon-Carbon bon…

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[Summer Rerelease] Mycelium 20:47

5M ago20:47

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Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! In this episode, we discussed the fascinating world of fungi, and in particular, mycelium or mycorrhizal networks- a form of fungi that have an incredible capaci…

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Episode 66 :Russ Solomon - Eliminating stress and improving Mental Health in Parents of special needs children 27:25

6M ago27:25

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Caring for a child with special needs can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges that can lead to significant stress for parents. A UNICEF report published in 2021, suggests that 240 million children worldwide live with disabilities, and that figure is increasing by the day . Russ Solomon is a music therapist and a parent…

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81. Tools for Looking Into the Brain: Squiggly Lines, An Insight into Learning & Memory (with Dr. Sam Cooke) 1:13:51

6M ago1:13:51

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In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Cooke, a group leader and senior lecturer at King's College London who researches the mechanisms that underlie learning and memory in the brain. We discuss his research journey that led him to become fascinated in the processes of learning and memory, as well as the tools he uses to record neural activit…

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[Summer Rerelease] Oxygen - Friend or Foe: a Debate 23:50

6M ago23:50

23:50

Welcome to our special summer rerelease series! Carolina and Clara take a trip down memory lane with a special series dedicated to their older episodes, including ones you may have missed! Today we are reviving the oxygen debate - is oxygen a friend or foe? Was it truly evolutionarily advantageous for us to learn to respire using oxygen or should a…

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Episode 65: Christopher Wyatt speaks as a parent and educator on Educating Neurodiverse Children in K12 and beyond 30:31

7M ago30:31

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My guest Christopher Wyatt discusses his experience as an autistic parent with two adopted neurotypical daughters, both diagnosed with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, and learning disabilities. Chris speaks about the daily challenges he faces and shares his journey as a parent, researcher, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity. He e…

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ESCAPE THE SHIP OF ROT! 19:24

7M ago19:24

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SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/colinhoult SEE COLIN LIVE iamcolinhoult.com FOLLOW US Tweet: @colinhoult Insta1: @neuroversepod Insta2: @colinhoultcomedy Web: iamcolinhoult.com BOOK ME hwilson@unitedagents.co.uk for acting and comedy work colinhoultcomedy@gmail.com for smaller gigs, podcasts, requests MESSAGE ME I am hoping to grow a little Neurodiver…

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80. BCI Breakthroughs: The Therapeutic Progress of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) 34:57

7M ago34:57

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In today's episode Carolina and Clara discuss the latest research on brain computer interfaces (BCI), and how they aid patients with motor related deficits such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), paralysis, and locked-in syndrome. Different types of BCI vary in how invasive they are and the different sorts of motor functions they can aid, from…

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Episode 64 : Rebecca Prejean talks about her son's Autism , lessons learnt, & gives practical tips on harnessing Neurodiversity for Business Success 30:27

7M ago30:27

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In this episode, my guest Rebecca Prejean, a mother of an autistic child, talks about her experiences as well as how Autism affects her son . He is seven years old and, like anyone, has his good and bad days. Rebecca explains how she manages these days and the resources that support her consistently. She also discusses the triggers of her son's anx…

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THE MASSIVE BIRDS OF CALM 24:07

7M ago24:07

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More Neurodiverse Diary Entries from way back in May! Colin Hoult, neurodiver, prepares for a big potentially life changing read through and then gets stuck up a hill and remembers the importance of listening to the birds. Its fun! Honest! SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/colinhoult SEE COLIN LIVE iamcolinhoult.com FOLLOW US Tweet: @colinhoult Insta1: …

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79. The Evolution of Self-Medication, and What Chimpanzees Know (with Dr. Elodie Freymann) 1:10:52

7M ago1:10:52

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This week we are joined by Elodie Freymann, an evolutionary anthropologist, primatologist, artist and storyteller to discuss the evolution of self-medication. Elodie recently completed a PhD in evolutionary anthropology at the University of Oxford, and shares with us her work studying self-medication in chimpanzees of the Budongo Forest in Uganda. …

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Season Three Finale 5:55

7M ago5:55

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Send me a Text Message about the show! Season three has come to a close for Neuroversity. What were some of the highlights from this season and what is coming up in season four? Let's find out.... Do you have some ideas about what comes next? Email me at neuroversitypod@gmail.com Follow Neuroversity on all our social platforms: Neuroversity Website…

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78. Ways to Interrogate Synaptic Function (with Dr Rachel Jackson) 36:11

8M ago36:11

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In today's episode Carolina and Clara are joined by Dr Rachel Jackson to discuss different techniques to interrogate synaptic function. Neurotransmitter release is a crucial function of the neuron that enables the transfer of information in the brain. When this gets disrupted pathologies can arise, such as in neurodegenerative disorders. We discuss…

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A BENCH IN BANGOR 33:53

8M ago33:53

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During a mini comedy tour of Wales, Colin is dismayed by how we treat our future geniuses but uplifted by a thoughtfully placed bench. The Neurodiverse search for the Golden Thread continues! SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/colinhoult SEE COLIN LIVE iamcolinhoult.com FOLLOW US Tweet: @colinhoult Insta1: @neuroversepod Insta2: @colinhoultcomedy Web: ia…

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