Best Hilary Marusak Podcasts (2024)

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E18 - The Neuroscience of Anxiety: Expert Insights and Personal Journeys 1:19:04

1M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

TW: This episode briefly mentions suicidal thoughts and ideation. Most people experience symptoms of anxiety, like increased heart rate and heavy breathing, from time to time. This is normal. However, individuals with anxiety disorders often experience these intense emotions and symptoms for prolonged periods of time. This episode is all about the …

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E17 – Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety 43:37

9M ago43:37

43:37

In this Halloween special episode, Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) at Wayne State University about fear and his new book, “Afraid”. They discuss the purpose of fear, fear-based disorders, such as anxiety and PTSD, why we like to be scared (e.g., roll…

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E16 – Baby on Board: How Pregnancy Shapes “Mommy Brain” 59:01

10M ago59:01

59:01

First, Dr. Marusak talks with her best friend, Kristen Ciantro. Kristen is a stay-at-home mom with four kids (the fourth was actually born right before this episode aired!) and a degree in electrical engineering. Then, Dr. Marusak talks with Dr. Bridget Callaghan, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at The University of California, Los Angeles, wh…

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E15 - Air Pollution and the Brain: Unhazing the Impact of the Environment on Brain Health 20:52

11M ago20:52

20:52

This special episode features an interview with Dr. Clara Zundel, Ph.D., about recent research on the impact of air pollution on the brain and mental health. Dr. Zundel is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine. Her work focuses on how environmental to…

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E14 – Brain Stimulation: Electric Insights and New Approaches in Psychiatry 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

22:18

In this special episode, Dr. Marusak talks with Dr. Greg Fonzo, Ph.D. about recent advances in brain stimulation used in his lab and others. Dr. Fonzo is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical …

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E13 – OCD: Delving into Compulsions and Intrusions 59:43

2y ago59:43

59:43

First, Dr. Marusak talks with Johnny Crowder, a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health & sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Then, she speaks with Dr. Christopher Pittenger, a clinicia…

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E12 - Decoding Antisocial Behavior: Perspectives from a Neuroscientist/Psychologist 24:21

2y ago24:21

24:21

This special episode covers antisocial behavior, with an interview with neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. Luke Hyde. Dr. Hyde is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on how adversity and inequality impact child brain and behavior development with an additional focus on the development of behavior problems and ant…

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E11 - Burnout in Healthcare: Understanding the Toll on the Healers 22:32

2y ago22:32

22:32

Dr. Marusak talks with Dr. Sunny S. Lou, MD, PhD, about burnout among medical professionals. Dr. Lou is a fellow in the Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Lou’s research interests include leveraging information from the electronic health record to develop models for clin…

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E10 – Pediatric PTSD: Taking a Deeper Dive into Childhood Trauma’s Lingering Shadows (Spotify Video Version) 1:05:11

2y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

First, Dr. Marusak talks with Vara, a young cancer survivor with PTSD symptoms. Then, she talks with Dr. Ryan Herringa, a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist at University of Wisconsin who specializes in the treatment and study of childhood traumatic stress and PTSD. To learn more about Dr. Herringa's research, visit the BRAVE Research Center's w…

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E09 – Psychedelics in Psychiatry: New Frontiers of Healing (Spotify Video Version) 1:00:26

2y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

First, Dr. Marusak talks with two black women therapists about psychedelics: Jamilah George (@MilahSingz), a Clinical Psychology PhD student, and Sara Reed (@minds_health), a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and CEO of a mental health technology company called Minds iHealth Solutions. Then, she talks with Dr. Jessica Maples, a researcher at E…

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E10 – Pediatric PTSD: Taking a Deeper Dive into Childhood Trauma’s Lingering Shadows 1:05:10

2+ y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

First, Dr. Marusak talks with Vara, a young cancer survivor with PTSD symptoms. Then, she talks with Dr. Ryan Herringa, a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist at University of Wisconsin who specializes in the treatment and study of childhood traumatic stress and PTSD. For a video version of this episode, visit our BrainSTEMpodcast Youtube channel:…

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E09 - Psychedelics in Psychiatry: New Frontiers of Healing 1:00:36

2+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

First, Dr. Marusak talks with two black women therapists who specialize in psychedelic psychotherapy: Jamilah George (@MilahSingz), a Clinical Psychology PhD student, and Sara Reed (@minds_health), a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and CEO of a mental health technology company called Minds iHealth Solutions. Then, she talks with Dr. Jessica …

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E08 - PTSD: Unearthing Trauma’s Deep Roots in the Mind 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

46:31

Dr. Marusak first interviews Dan Zia Joseph, an Army Officer in California serving as a Combat Engineering Platoon Leader while he completes a Masters in Psychology. Then, she talks with Dr. Tanja Jovanovic, a neuroscientist who specializes in the study of PTSD Neurobiology at Wayne State University. To learn more about Dan and “combat psychology”,…

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E07 – Schizophrenia: The Neuroscience of the Fragmented Mind 1:14:44

3y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

First, Dr. Marusak talks to Lindsay Rauch, the youngest of 12 siblings and 6 of the siblings had schizophrenia. Her family was the personal focus of a fantastic book called ‘Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family”, which also gives a wonderful history of schizophrenia in the US . Then, Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Gil Hoftman, a ps…

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E06 – Human-Animal Interactions and Mental Health: Unleashing the Healing Power of our Animal Companions 1:00:01

3y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Dr. Marusak interviews Niki Vettel, a registered pet therapy handler who specializes in addiction disorders & trauma. Then, she talks to Dr. Megan Mueller, a researcher at Tufts University who specializes in the study of human-animal interactions, including pet ownership and animal-assisted interactions. To see our special podcast guest, Calvin, tu…

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E05 - Prosopagnosia: Exploring the World of Face Blindness 1:01:55

3y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Listen to KC talk about what life is like with developmental prosopagnosia or face blindness. Next, Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Sherryse Corrow, a researcher at Bethel University who specializes in the study of prosopagnosia and high-level visual function. To learn more about Dr. Corrow’s research, visit: www.bethel.edu/undergrad/academics/psycholog…

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E04 – COVID-19 Unmasked: Impact on the Brain 1:03:38

3y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Jennifer Frontera, a neurologist and Professor at NYU, about the neurological effects of COVID-19, including stroke and “long COVID”. She then talks to Dr. Krystal Lewis, a licensed clinical psychologist at the NIMH, about the mental health impacts of the pandemic. For those struggling with persistent COVID-19 symptoms vi…

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E03 - Concussion & CTE: Unmasking the Brain’s Silent Battle 1:22:12

3+ y ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Dr. Marusak talks with Darren Leins, a former college football player who grew up around football, about head injuries and potential chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) symptoms. She then talks with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar, a physician and researcher who specializes in the study and treatment of head injuries and CTE. Read Darren's story here. For …

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E02 – Tourette Syndrome: Beyond the Tics – Unveiling a Neurological Portrait 1:19:59

3+ y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Dr. Marusak interviews Craig "Tourettes Cop" about what life is like with Tourette syndrome. She then talks to Dr. Deanna Greene, a cognitive neuroscientist at UCSD, about the brain basis of Tourette syndrome. Follow Tourettes cop on instagram. To learn more about Dr. Greene's research, click here. For resources, visit the Tourette Association of A…

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E01 - Behind the Mic: Meet the Host! 1:48

3+ y ago1:48

1:48

Meet the host, Dr. Hilary Marusak, a neuroscientist who studies brain development, trauma, childhood anxiety disorders, and PTSD. Dr. Marusak discusses the format and goals of the brainSTEM podcast. Audio by Amanpreet & Manmeet Bhogal. Subscribe, share, and follow us! Email us with topic or guest suggestions To learn more about Dr. Marusak's resear…

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E18 - The Neuroscience of Anxiety: Expert Insights and Personal Journeys 1:19:04

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E17 – Afraid: Understanding the Purpose of Fear and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety 43:37

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E16 – Baby on Board: How Pregnancy Shapes “Mommy Brain” 59:01

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E15 - Air Pollution and the Brain: Unhazing the Impact of the Environment on Brain Health 20:52

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E14 – Brain Stimulation: Electric Insights and New Approaches in Psychiatry 22:18

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E13 – OCD: Delving into Compulsions and Intrusions 59:43

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E12 - Decoding Antisocial Behavior: Perspectives from a Neuroscientist/Psychologist 24:21

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E11 - Burnout in Healthcare: Understanding the Toll on the Healers 22:32

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E10 – Pediatric PTSD: Taking a Deeper Dive into Childhood Trauma’s Lingering Shadows (Spotify Video Version) 1:05:11

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E09 – Psychedelics in Psychiatry: New Frontiers of Healing (Spotify Video Version) 1:00:26

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E10 – Pediatric PTSD: Taking a Deeper Dive into Childhood Trauma’s Lingering Shadows 1:05:10

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E09 - Psychedelics in Psychiatry: New Frontiers of Healing 1:00:36

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E08 - PTSD: Unearthing Trauma’s Deep Roots in the Mind 46:31

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E07 – Schizophrenia: The Neuroscience of the Fragmented Mind 1:14:44

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E06 – Human-Animal Interactions and Mental Health: Unleashing the Healing Power of our Animal Companions 1:00:01

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E05 - Prosopagnosia: Exploring the World of Face Blindness 1:01:55

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E04 – COVID-19 Unmasked: Impact on the Brain 1:03:38

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E03 - Concussion & CTE: Unmasking the Brain’s Silent Battle 1:22:12

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E02 – Tourette Syndrome: Beyond the Tics – Unveiling a Neurological Portrait 1:19:59

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E01 - Behind the Mic: Meet the Host! 1:48

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