The Nerve Podcast
The Nerve Podcast is an educational podcast for all things Neuroscience! From the molecular mechanisms of synaptic Plasticity to the cognitive neuroscience concepts of human thinking, The Nerve Podcast breaks down neuroscience concepts that are digestible for everyone!
Episodes
In the season finale of The Nerve Podcast, Tone the Scientist reflects on the power of awareness—how it’s not just a feeling, but a brain-based practice. From the prefrontal cortex to the anterior cingulate cortex and the insula, discover how your brain helps you catch yourself, course-correct, and live in alignment. Tune in for personal stories, neuroscience gems, and a call to live more consciously in every scroll, snack, and ste...
In this episode, Tone sits down with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Marc Breedlove, whose groundbreaking research helped uncover the spinal nucleus of the bulbocavernosus (SNB) in motor neurons of rats, a discovery that reshaped our understanding of how hormones sculpt the nervous system. From a childhood in the Ozarks to earning his undergraduate degree at Yale, his PhD from UCLA, and building an influential career at UC Berkeley and...
In this episode of The Nerve Podcast, Tone sits down with Almarely, a passionate neuroscientist in training at Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. Almarely opens up about her journey into neuroscience, the personal motivations that fuel her curiosity, and how she’s intentionally designing research that serves the very community she calls home. From the classroom to the community, her story is a beautiful reminder that ...
In this episode of The Nerve Podcast, Tone the Scientist sits down with his friend Dr. Zac Fernandez as he shares his journey into neuroscience—from what sparked his initial curiosity to the challenges and triumphs of completing his dissertation. We dive into his research, exploring the key questions that shaped his work and the impact of his findings. Now expanding his expertise, Dr. Fernandez discusses his efforts to diversify hi...
On Today's Episode of The Nerve Podcast, Tone the Scientist sits down with trailblazer Dr. Carmel Martin-Fairey, a professor at Harris-Stowe University, a Historical Black College/ University. What starts as a conversation about science quickly reveals unexpected connections beyond their shared academic backgrounds. Tune in as Dr. Martin-Fairey shares her journey, insights, and the experiences that shaped her path. Don't miss this ...
In Today's Episode, Tone engages in a heartfelt conversation with longtime friend Cristina, a PhD candidate in neuroscience at Michigan State University. They delve into her journey into neuroscience, her dissertation on opioid addiction, and her ongoing contributions to the field. Cristina's unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements continue to inspire. For more insights in the neuroscience of addiction, check out:
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Season 3 starts now! 🎙️🧠✨
Kicking off the third season with a high-voltage episode all about action potentials—the electric sparks that power your brain and nervous system! ⚡ Dive deep into the steps behind how neurons communicate and discover why these tiny electrical impulses are the foundation of every thought, movement, and feeling. But that’s not all—we’ll also connect these neural fireworks to real-life scenarios, from quic...
Welcome to another electrifying episode of The Nerve Podcast! Today's episode Tone and Ray Ray dive deep into the scientific method, not just as a process for discovery, but as a philosophy for navigating life itself. From questioning the world around us to embracing curiosity, this episode explores how the principles of observation, experimentation, and reasoning shape our understanding of everything, from daily decisions to groun...
On Today's Episode, Tone the Scientist finishes the season. With this adage: "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Be like the neurons in our body. Be open to given and be open to receive from someone.
On today's Episode, Tone the Scientist takes it to the class room with Ray Ray as they discuss the cranial nerves of the nervous system
On today's episode, Tone the Scientist interviews Dariangelly Cruz, A PhD graduate student at Michigan State University. Listen as they discuss Dari's research and how Dariangelly got into neuroscience research!
On today's episode, Tone the Scientist has the privilege of interviewing Brooke Van Loh, a doctoral candidate in the Neuroscience Program at Michigan State University. Tune in as they discuss Brooke's research and its connection to women's health and the importance of engaging neuroscience topics!
On today's episode, Tone the Scientist has the privilege on interviewing Erika Correll, a PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Tune in as they discuss Erika's dissertation research and how the brain filters out the environment to focus!
On Today's Episode, Tone the Scientist has the privilege of interviewing Simon Sanchez, a doctoral candidate in Biomedical Engineering program at Michigan State University. Listen as they discuss Simon's research, developing novel biosensors that detect disease, and the importance of public engaging neuroscience topics.
On todays episode, Tone the Scientist interviews Dr. Michael Hopkins, a recent doctoral recipient. Listen as they discuss Dr Hopkins, dissertation research, his journey into the neuroscience field and the importance of people engaging neuroscience topics.
On Today's Episode, Tone the Scientist sits with Dr. Cellas Hayes, postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. Listen as the discuss Dr. Hayes' research, the importance of diversity in research and why the general public should care about neuroscience!
On today's episode, Tone the Scientist has the opportunity to interview neuroscientist professor Dr. Ashley Sanderlin from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University (NC A&T), a historically Black college university. Listen as they discuss cognitive neuroscience research and what it means to engage community in the research process.
On today's episode join Tone the Scientist and PhD candidate Luis Martinetti as they talk about Luis' research that involves examining the somatosensory sensory system of mice!
The greetings and salutations. On Today's Episode, Tone scientist breaks down the cells of the nervous system! Three lessons:
The first Lesson: Two types of nerve cells in the nervous system: neurons, and neuroglia.
The Second Lesson: The anatomy of a neuron is broken down into different parts like a planned-out party!
Third lesson is: Your life is like a neuron.
Welcome Back to a new season of the Nerve Podcast! Tone the scientist talks about the divisions of the Nervous System.
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