Neurologist Dr. Robert Friedland takes us into the brain behind our beliefs. In this deep-dive conversation, we explore what it means to think critically in medicine, in life, and in our collective decisions. From decoding patient cues to confronting the illusion of certainty, this episode is a call to slow down, stay curious, and question everything, even ourselves.
Can we age without decline? In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy engages with renowned neurologist Dr. Robert Friedland, author of Unaging, to explore the science, philosophy, and behavior behind healthy aging. Through stories, research, and real-world insight, the episode dives into four key “reserves”, cognitive, physical, social, and psychological, that shape how we age. This isn’t just about living longer. It’s about aging better.
What connects fainting, fatigue, gut issues, brain fog, and anxiety? The autonomic nervous system.
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy introduces a lecture by Professor Christopher Mathias, world-renowned expert on the ANS. From faints to funny turns, and long COVID to emotional regulation, this talk explores how a “silent” system shapes some of the most disruptive symptoms of our time.
Welcome to Neurokrish Immersion. In this podcast, we explore an important and often under-examined area of human behavior: the psychology behind political thinking. What we believe politically is not just a matter of opinion or policy preference. It’s rooted in deeper psychological frameworks that span cognition, emotion, social identity, morality, and power. This episode introduces…
In my journey through the many corridors of neuroscience, few encounters have been as enriching as those shared with my friend and colleague, Professor Ludger Tebartz van Elst. Our association dates back to our training days in Professor Trimble’s lab, and over the years, both our academic interests and families have remained closely intertwined. Today,…
By Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy We live in a world that celebrates survival. Modern medicine trains doctors and nurses to fight disease, to extend life, to revive and restore. What it doesn’t often prepare us for is the one thing we cannot avoid: death. In this edition of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy explores the…
April is World Autism Month, and in this edition of Neurokrish Immersion, we pay tribute to the late Dr. Oliver Sacks and his profound insights into the savant brain. Savants are individuals who display extraordinary abilities despite significant challenges. Autism was first described by two experts, Leo Kanner, an Austrian-American psychiatrist, and Hans Asperger, an…
By Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy By Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy What truly makes us happy? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point — while watching a sunset, enjoying a good meal, or even just reflecting on our lives. But is happiness a fleeting emotion, or is it something more deeply rooted in our brains?…
By Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy Over 2,500 years ago, the Buddha offered humanity a roadmap to understanding and overcoming suffering. Though his words were initially passed down through generations of monks and students in an oral tradition, the first written records only appeared 500 years after his death. Yet, his teachings remain strikingly relevant, cogent, and…
Explore the depths of Buddhist philosophy in ‘The Mandala in Your Mind.’ This episode unpacks the Four Noble Truths, the illusion of self, and the significance of mandalas as symbols guiding the path to enlightenment. Join Dr.Ennapadam S.Krishnamoorthy as we navigate the intricate tapestry of the Buddha’s teachings and their relevance to mental well-being.
