Episode #22 – Medicated Sleep and Augmented Intelligence
In this episode, Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, discuss methods...
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The Brain Coffee Podcast
Sit back, relax and open up your mind as renowned neurosurgeons Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim prescribe a unique dose of knowledge and entertainment. From Dogs & Emotions to Mi...
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20 episodesEpisode #21 – Brain Development Part 2: Cerebellum Stimulation Theories
In this episode, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital dive deeper into the discussion of brain function, with a foc...
Episode #20 – Brain Development Part 1: Sculpting the Messy Blob
As the most complex organ in the body, the brain takes decades to develop. In this episode, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Je...
Episode 19: BrainWorks - The Theatre of Neuroscience
Eric Leuthardt, MD, sits down to talk about his theatrical production BrainWorks: The Theatre of Neuroscience, with its director, Seth Gordo...
Episode 18: The Latest in Stroke Treatment and Recovery
After a stroke, the clock starts ticking. Hours, even minutes, in delayed medical attention can change a patient’s life. Dr. Eric C. Leuthar...
Episode 17: Understanding Truth in a Virtual World
Humans are pushed further in personal virtual interactions, navigating online conversations with minds programmed to take cues from facial e...
Episode 16: Stressed Out by the News
Does the influx of news on your phone and general information overload help you stay informed or just cause detrimental stress? Is any kind...
Episode 15: Intricacies of Sleep
Most people have experienced sleep deprivation at some point in their lives and can recall the impact on their physical and cognitive abilit...
Episode 12: Digital Addiction
Digital addiction is becoming more prevalent as technology continues to advance. Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington Uni...
Episode 11: What Causes Brain Freeze?
Did you know brain freeze is officially categorized as a type of headache? Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington Universit...
Episode 10: The Psychology of Psychopaths
Do violent video games and movies actually play a role in becoming a psychopath; or is it simply another case of correlation not implying ca...
Episode 9: The State of Alzheimer’s Research
There has been a significant shift in how we treat Alzheimer’s over the past 10 years. Dr. David Michael Holtzman, Washington University neu...
Episode 8: Mindfulness
Although the practice of “mindfulness” has evolved over thousands of years, its core concept of intense presence has remained unchanged. Dr....
Episode 7: Resilience
Why are some people more resilient than others? Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-J...
Episode 6: Looking Left
Why do we look left when thinking or trying to remember something? Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neuros...
Episode 5: The Dopamine Market
Does dopamine predict or follow the stock market? Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes...
Episode 4: Dogs & Emotions
The domestication and evolution of dogs has resulted in a strong emotional bond with humans through the alteration of both parties’ oxytocin...
Episode 3: Believing
Are we actually hardwired to believe in something bigger than ourselves? Dr. Eric C. Leuthardt and Dr. Albert H. Kim, Washington University...
Episode 2: Midlife Crisis
Midlife crisis is defined as an emotional crisis of identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals, typically betwee...
Episode 1: Consciousness
Consciousness has many definitions but most include some reference to awareness. In this debut episode of Brain Coffee, Dr. Eric C. Leuthard...