“Brain Gains” is a youth-produced podcast that aims to make neuroscience actionable, so that the community can begin to understand why and how to live a brain healthy life.
Where does anxiety come from? How can I manage it? Dive into the first pillar of brain health – Stress Resilience – with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Hailey Shaughnessy and host Grace Johnson.
Episode 2: How Sleep Impacts Brain Health
America’s Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus, and Brain Health Scholar, Hilton Hudson, discuss how to get the most out of your sleep schedule with host, Grace Johnson.
Episode 3: The Science Behind Exercising Your Brain for Better Performance (part 1)
Join Grace, Dr. Michael Merzenich and Dr. Jacque Gamino as they dive into the science behind why exercising your brain is just as important as exercising your body.
Episode 4: Exercising Your Brain for Better Performance in Everyday Life (part 2)
In the second half of our discussion with Dr. Michael Merzenich and Dr. Jacque Gamino, the “Who, What, Why, and How” questions that come along with Cognitive Stimulation beyond the lab are answered.
Episode About Grace:
At the time this podcast was produced, Grace Johnson was a Brain Health Scholar and senior at Pine View School in Osprey, FL. She is affected by mental health and illness in her family and personal life, and wanted to pursue a career in medical neuroscience research.