Inside the Brain
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Inside the Brain!</p><p>Hosted by Andrew Hales and Axel Bouchon</p><p></p><p>What do MRI scans reveal about how our brains respond to drugs, hormones, and lifestyle? How do natural molecules like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins shape our mood, libido, and motivation? Join us as we break down complex neuroscience into fascinating, easy-to-understand insights. Discover how hormones, medications, and everyday choices influence happiness, mental health, and sexual function — and what the latest brain imaging tells us about your mind in action.<br /><br />Subscribe to Inside the Brain and hit the bell to never miss an episode where we dive deep into the molecules, imaging, and science behind your thoughts, moods, and behaviors. #mentalhealth #happiness #neuroscience</p>
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July 17, 2026
Neuroscientist Explains How Weed is Killing Your Drive, Memory, and Focus
<p>What does smoking weed every day actually do to your brain? In this episode of Inside the Brain, neuroscientist Axel Bouchon and Andrew Hales sit down with Luke Donohue, a daily weed user for nearly two decades, to break down the clinical reality, science, and long-term effects of chronic weed use. We dive deep into the neuroscience of cannabis to answer questions such as: Is weed actually addictive? How does chronic THC use alter your short-term memory? And what is the science behind "stoner brain fog" and its impact on your motivation, ambition, and dopamine? Whether you smoke daily or are just curious about the brain, this breakdown separates stoner myths from actual scientific data.<br /><br />Luke's youtube channel: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/</a> @LukeDonohue <br />Luke's instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/lukedonohuetv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lukedonohuetv/</a><br /><br />Thank you for watching/listening, subscribing, and of course Liking the video (it helps more than you think) and please leave a comment with your thoughts or experiences about weed below! <br /> <br />Inside the Brain on Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5NAynkMhYd5ExTTFgbFonl?si=11e3dbbc5bdc4468" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/5NAynkMhYd5ExTTFgbFonl?si=11e3dbbc5bdc4468</a><br /><br />Inside the Brain on Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-brain/id1878203880" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-brain/id1878203880</a></p>
July 8, 2026
Neuroscientist Explains My Alcoholism | Inside the Brain of a Recovering Alcoholic ft. Andrew Hales
<p>In this episode I open up about my experience with alcoholism and sat down with neuroscientist Axel Bouchon to understand how alcohol actually affects the brain during addiction and recovery. If you're trying to quit drinking, thinking about getting sober, or just wondering what alcohol really does to your brain, I think you'll get something out of this conversation. For a long time, I believed addiction was just a lack of willpower. The more I learned, the more I realized it's so much more complicated than that. </p><p></p><p>Thank you for watching and Liking this video (it helps more than you think) and please leave a comment with your thoughts or experiences on the topic. </p><p></p><p>Inside the Brain on Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5NAynkMhYd5ExTTFgbFonl?si=11e3dbbc5bdc4468" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/5NAynkMhYd5ExTTFgbFonl?si=11e3dbbc5bdc4468</a></p><p></p><p>Inside the Brain on Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-brain/id1878203880" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-brain/id1878203880</a></p><p></p><p>#neuroscience #addictionrecovery #alcoholfree</p>
June 12, 2026
12+ Years of Steroid Use | Inside the Brain of Tristan Nigro
<p>Performance-enhancing drugs can build an elite physique, but what is the true cost under the surface? On this episode of the Inside the Brain podcast we sat down with Tristan Nigro <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/</a> @TristanNigro1 a former bodybuilder and steroid user of 12+ years to discuss his extensive history with testosterone & PEDs, side effects, the looksmaxxing epidemic, and the neuroscience behind testosterone's role in the brain. Throughout the conversation, Per usual we're joined by our resident neuroscientist Axel Bouchon who weighs in with interesting scientific context, explaining the profound neurological impact of anabolic steroids, mood alterations, and how exogenous hormones reshape brain function. Thank you for watching/listening, please Like & Subscribe and let us know your two cents on the topics discussed. Inside the Brain is also available on Apple/Spotify podcasts. </p><p></p><p>#neuroscience #dopamine #testosterone #trt #hrt #gear #bodybuilding #looksmaxxing</p>
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- What is Inside the Brain?
<p>Welcome to Inside the Brain!</p><p>Hosted by Andrew Hales and Axel Bouchon</p><p></p><p>What do MRI scans reveal about how our brains respond to drugs, hormones, and lifestyle? How do natural molecules like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins shape our mood, libido, and motivation? Join us as we break down complex neuroscience into fascinating, easy-to-understand insights. Discover how hormones, medications, and everyday choices influence happiness, mental health, and sexual function — and what the latest brain imaging tells us about your mind in action.<br /><br />Subscribe to Inside the Brain and hit the bell to never miss an episode where we dive deep into the molecules, imaging, and science behind your thoughts, moods, and behaviors. #mentalhealth #happiness #neuroscience</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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