This Is Not A Cult. Despite our often overly jolly demeanors, we promise you our newly rebranded The Ion Channel podcast is not a cult.Cults are often a subject of pop culture fanaticism, but in reality, they are dark psychological horrors tha

You Are Only 1% Human

Feb 19th, 2023 33m 7s

The gut microbiome is an evolving and exciting field of research, and as we uncover more about the mysteries of the microbiome, the more we realize its significance in our everyday lives. The vast network of microbiota, spanning thousands of sp

The Social Anxiety of Re-Entry

Aug 25th, 2022 39m 27s

The return to school and social situations after a long period of awayness can be scary a lot of the time. For many of us, amidst all the joy of being reunited with friends, there's the anxiety that comes with being in these social situations.

The Neurology of Transgender Identity

Jul 10th, 2022 38m 50s

Even as pride month has passed, Matthew (he/him) and Adya (she/her) dive into the neurology of transgender identity. They look at the neurobiological basis of gender dysphoria and how medication that aids in transformation affects the brain and

AP Psychology Cram Review 2

Apr 30th, 2022 44m 22s

Want other neuroscience and psych content, or want to stay updated with our podcast? Follow us on Instagram @theionchannelpodcast!Ally and Matthew take on a last minute review of AP Psychology ahead of the test coming up this week! Part 2. Dro

AP Psychology Cram Review 1

Apr 30th, 2022 1h 7m

(Not) Sleeping and Chewbacca

Mar 31st, 2022 44m 40s

As the pandemic rages into its 3rd year, the team examines the often overlooked phenomenon of COVID-somnia, including what you can do to minimize the risk as schools stay closed and work from home enters yet another leg. They also look at the i

Chasing Happiness on the Hedonic Treadmill

Mar 31st, 2022 38m 19s

What exactly does happiness look like? And can we learn it? In this episode, the team dives into the hypotheticals of happiness, what it means to run on the hedonic treadmill, and how to find greater happiness through what psychology and neuros

Love, The World: Love Across Cultures and the Anxiety of Valentines Day

Feb 14th, 2022 27m 28s

In the second of two episodes on Valentines day, Adya, Clarinde, Ally and Matthew dive into what love looks like across cultures, ranging from American cultures to North Tibetan cultures to cultures in Hong Kong here today. They also address th

Jealous Cheaters and Sweaty Shirts: The Neurology of Love

Feb 14th, 2022 19m 6s

Valentines Day is here, and what better way to celebrate it than by kicking off our podcast! Learn about the neurology of love, ranging from pheromones and chemicals that stick in our shirts, to how evolution has shaped out love today. Featurin

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