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The Distracted Brain - What Science Really Says About ADHD
ADHD is diagnosed far more often than it was twenty years ago, yet arguments continue over whether it is being overdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, medicalised, misunderstood or all four at once. This episode separates screening from diagnosis, genes from environment and treatment from internet mythology, asking what current neuroscience and population data really tell us about one of the most debated neurodevelopmental conditions of our time.
5 Oct 2026
Monsters, Minds and Metamorphosis - The Biology of The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's new adaptation has pushed Homer's Odyssey back into the spotlight, but behind the gods and monsters is a surprisingly rich set of biological questions. Could a giant Cyclops support its own weight? What would it actually take to turn a human body into a pig while leaving the mind intact? Could a song really override self-preservation, and could a six-headed vertebrate ever develop? Using Homer's original encounters alongside the more physical versions seen in Nolan's film, this episode tests the monsters of The Odyssey against real physiology, neuroscience, development and evolution.
7 Sept 2026
The Biochemistry of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood as emotional volatility, but beneath its surface lies a profound biological complexity involving neurotransmitters, genetics, circadian rhythms, and even cellular energy systems. In this podcast, I explore the scientific roots of manic and depressive episodes, the brain structures affected, and why treatments like lithium and antipsychotics work at the molecular level. Through the lens of biology, we can see bipolar disorder not as a character flaw, but as a deeply physical condition - one that demands empathy...and continued scientific inquiry.
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