In 2002, a Tibetan Buddhist monk named Mingyur Rinpoche travelled over 7,000 miles from his quiet monastery in Nepal to the University of Wisconsin, home to one of the world’s most advanced brain labs. Under the guidance of neuroscientist Richard Davidson, researchers placed electrodes on Rinpoche’s scalp and studied his brainwaves while he meditated on…
Dr. Robert Friedland, eminent neurologist and professor at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, recently published a compelling book titled 99 Lessons in Critical Thinking. In a wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Friedland delves into the deeper layers of medical practice, exploring what it means to truly listen, observe, and think critically in clinical settings. This is a…
Aging isn’t just a biological inevitability, it’s a process that can be shaped by how we live, what we value, and the way we think. In an engaging discussion with Dr. Robert Friedland, a professor and Chair of Neurology at the University of Louisville, we explore the themes of his book Unaging and the four…
By Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy There are few fictional characters as enduring and enigmatic as Mario Puzo’s Godfather. Both the novel and the film adaptation have long fascinated me, not just as a reader or viewer, but as a clinician and neuroscientist. At the heart of this fascination lies a single paradox: how does someone capable…
In the first episode of the Neurokrish immersion series, we explore Osho’s radical take on spiritual freedom, living totally with awareness.
From Zorba the Buddha to Tantra as acceptance, to everyday meditation in walking, eating, listening and breathing, this episode invites you to question conditioning, meet death without fear, and live here and now with joy, love and playfulness.
Are you a fox who adapts fast, or a hedgehog who wins with one big focus?
In this Neurokrish Immersion, we explore Isaiah Berlin’s famous parable, how Plato and Shakespeare model the two mindsets, what Philip Tetlock’s research reveals about prediction, and why great companies switch between fox thinking for strategy and hedgehog focus for execution.
We also unpack the brain networks behind each style and leave you with practical ways to train flexible, resilient leadership.
On the eve of World Alzheimer’s Day, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy hosts Prof. Robert Friedland and Prof. Vincent Mok for a candid deep dive into the gut-brain axis in neurodegeneration. From bacterial amyloids that can cross seed brain proteins, to aquaporin 4, meningeal clearance, oral and ear microbiomes, and why lifestyle and diet still matter, Prof. Friedland challenges the field to think deeper than plaques, asking better questions and looking beyond the gut to mouth, skin, and even earwax.
Clinical neuropsychologist and neuromusicologist Dr. Shantala Hegde joins Neurokrish to unpack how ragas shape emotion, attention, and memory, why Indian musical structures matter for the brain, and how rhythm and melody can aid rehab across Parkinson’s, dementia, and more.
From time of day ragas to dopamine and neural plasticity, this conversation bridges Indic knowledge and modern neuroscience with vivid examples and real patient stories.
This episode explores the vagus nerve, also known as the “great wanderer” and the body’s information superhighway.
It delves into the history and evolution of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), from invasive implants to modern non-invasive devices, and its wide-ranging clinical applications in treating neurological conditions like epilepsy, dysautonomia, and headaches.
The podcast also connects VNS to ancient Indian science through the concept of Kundalini, presents a compelling case study of a patient with long COVID who found relief through an integrative approach, and highlights simple, everyday practices that stimulate this crucial nerve.
Why do so many patients suffer serious symptoms even when all their tests are “normal”?
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore unexplained medical symptoms , functional neurological disorder, health‑anxiety, autonomic dysfunction, the role of the vagus nerve, and how modern plus ancient wisdom may together bring healing.
