Unfolding the Mind

About Unfolding the Mind

Unfolding the Mind is a short psychology and neuroscience podcast about why we think, feel and behave the way we do - and how understanding the brain and nervous system can help us live better lives. Hosted by Jenia Romanova, each episode takes an everyday experience - stress, anxiety, habits, emotions, relationships, motivation, burnout, decision-making and those strange little things our brains do, and explores the science behind it in a simple, relatable and practical way. No complicated jargon and no pressure to optimise every part of yourself. Just fascinating psychology and neuroscience, real-life examples, and useful ideas you can actually take into everyday life. If you’ve ever wondered “Why does my brain do that?”, you’re in the right place. New short episodes weekly. Instagram: @unfoldingthemind

Publisher

Jenia Romanova

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2025

Latest episode

23 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

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   23 Aug 2026

   Ep. 58 - Going Through a Big Change? Your Brain Needs This

   Big life changes can be exciting — a new job, a new country, becoming a parent, starting over. So why can they still leave us feeling unsettled, even when the change is something we wanted? In this episode, we explore what your brain may be quietly looking for when life becomes unpredictable, and why some surprisingly ordinary moments can make a bigger difference than you might think.

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   23 Aug 2026

   Ep. 57 - The Strange Reason We Can’t Look Away From Sunsets

   Why is it so hard to walk away from a sunset — especially by the sea? It’s something I started wondering about during our family’s summer tradition of watching the sun go down in Jūrmala. In this short episode, we explore what makes this simple experience so captivating, and what it reveals about the way our attention works. You may never watch a sunset quite the same way again.

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   10 Aug 2026

   Ep. 56 - Why Are You Still Tired After a Holiday?

   You’ve taken time off, escaped the routine, maybe even slept more… so why do you come back feeling exhausted instead of refreshed? In this episode of Unfolding the Mind, we explore why holidays don’t always give our brain and body the recovery we expect, and what might actually be going on when you find yourself needing a holiday after your holiday. ABOUT UNFOLDING THE MIND Unfolding the Mind is a short, science-informed podcast exploring why we feel, think and behave the way we do, and how understanding the brain and nervous system can help us live better lives. FOLLOW AND CONNECT Follow Unfolding the Mind so you don’t miss the next episode. Instagram: @unfoldingthemind Hosted by Jenia Romanova

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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