Two brain-geek housemates, living in London and trying to battle the quarantine on their balcony. Topics include cognition, mental health, femininity, relationships, pandemics, life in your 20s.
Babes & Brains
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Two brain-geek housemates, living in London and trying to battle the quarantine on their balcony. Topics include cognition, mental health, femininity, relationships, pandemics, life in your 20s.
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April 22, 2021
07: Earth Day: Climate Chats and Sustainability Solutions
<p>The 22nd of April, the Earth Day, marks human mobilisation to protect our planet. Our world is being transformed because of the urge to dominate and exploit it, rather than being a part of it. Unless we act now, this change may be irreversible.</p> <p>In this episode, we describe how our childhood and growing up in different countries shaped our attitudes to sustainability. We also tackle the most efficient practices in climate change communication and promoting behaviour change to others. In this episode we are also joined by a special guest. Tune in for an intimate (nearing TMI...) conversation straight from our couch!</p> <p>(1:41) – Our unique experiences of sustainability</p> <p>(16:07) - Climate change as a one-dimensional issue</p> <p>(23:27) – Perks of vegetarianism</p> <p>(25:07) – How to communicate climate change efficiently?</p> <p>(31:37) – Should we induce fear while discussing climate change? How does human anxiety play into our sustainable behaviour?</p> <p>(39:12) – Be kind to yourself and others while caring for the planet!</p> <p>(53:37) – Are we overrating our agency? Climate change as a systemic issue</p>
January 25, 2021
06: Lockdown 3.0 Special: Building resilience
<p>We have all lived from lockdown to lockdown for nearly a year now. While the distribution of COVID vaccines gives hope of a brighter future, the present is still shadowed by the pandemic and its influences on an individual and societal level. Building up resilience to adverse events can increase personal wellbeing in these difficult times, during the pandemic and beyond.</p> <p>So what does being resilient mean? How can you become more resilient? What do orchids, dandelions and bamboos have in common? Find out in this episode of Babes & Brains where we tackle resilience research and techniques.</p> <p>(1:20) Why do we think resilience can help you during the Covid-19 pandemic?</p> <p>(8:25) Orchids and dandelions: developmental perspectives on resilience</p> <p>(18:00) What is psychological flexibility?</p> <p>(20:00) Acceptance of negative emotions</p> <p>(25:00) Tips for building your resilience</p>
November 23, 2020
05: Social dilemmas & dopamine detoxes
<p>Babes and Brains make a lockdown comeback! Most of us are aware of the oppressive influence of social media and panic (social dilemma?) is starting to emerge. Is our fear justified? How can we stop ourselves from becoming addicted to our smartphones? Is social media the “evil force” behind political polarisation and emergence of mental health difficulties? We chat about all of that while trying to survive the hermit lifestyle aka Lockdown 2.0.</p> <p>(1:41) Introduction & our personal (often excessive) social media usage (4:43) The dark side of social media. Social media = scary? Is it taking away our power? Are we losing our agency? (14:01) Is there hope? Solutions from education to regulations (20:11) Your phone knows your secrets and is tracking your every move! (25:57) How to get out of your social media echo chamber? Outsmarting the algorithms and fake news across the political spectrum (38:00) Is fear mongering about social media justified? The difficulty of science communication (40:53) Concluding remarks. Getting away from your screen and into the forest!</p>
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