Minding the Brain

Jim Davies & Kim Hellemans

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Using Chatbots for Therapy and Companionship #98
01.03.2026 | 30 Min.
Why are people increasingly turning to AI for therapy and romantic relationships? Kim and Jim break down the pros and cons of our increasing reliance [...]
Seeking Closure in Uncertain Times #97
01.02.2026 | 31 Min.
How do our brains respond to prolonged uncertainty? Is our era unprecedented? Why do we find the unknown simultaneously compelling and frightening? Why do conspiracies [...]
Metacognition With Brendan Conway-Smith – #96
01.01.2026 | 23 Min.
Brendan Conway-Smith joins Minding the Brain to discuss metacognition. What is metacognition and why is it important? Can understanding metacognition help with depression and anxiety? [...]
Sound Meaning in Language with David M. Sidhu – #95
01.12.2025 | 21 Min.
Have you ever wondered how J.R.R. Tolkien invented such evocative names? David M. Sidhu joins Jim Davies to discuss language processing, sound symbolism, and iconicity. [...]
Behavioral Addiction
04.11.2025 | 1 Std. 8 Min.
Kim and Jim take a deep dive into the topic of behavioral addiction. What is behavioral addiction? Can you be addicted to food? What about [...]