#140 - Tired but Wired

Matt explains sleep inertia - the groggy transition to wakefulness - noting that waking is a process, not a switch, and that brain regions activate at different speeds. While the core wakes fast, the prefrontal cortex, which handles judgment, remains foggy for 15 minutes. This wi ...  Show more

Deconstructing the "Sleepy Girl Mocktail", Matt separates digital hype from rigorous sleep science. He delineates that tart cherry juice works not through trace melatonin, but as an anti-inflammatory "bodyguard" for tryptophan by inhibiting the enzyme IDO. Matt also exposes the f ...  Show more

<span style= "font-family: Poppins; color: black;">Is your memory a reliable record of the past? Or a story your brain keeps rewriting?</span>

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Why does our memory sometimes fail us? Would you recognise an implanted memory? And what implications do the risks of false memories have for society? In this Focus episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva Higginbotham as she explores the murky depths of our imperfect mem ...  Show more

Your Brain is Lying to You—Here’s How to Take Back Control 

Every day, your brain is running subconscious scripts—hidden mental loops that shape your decisions, habits, and even your self-worth. But what if those loops are sabotaging you? 

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In today’s episode you’ll explore the complexities of memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath, a top expert in cognitive neuroscience. This episode takes you through the fascinating ways our brains record, process, and utilize memories to navigate daily life and shape our futures. Yo ...