Why do we laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved by music? In this immersive episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the deep neural roots of laughter, tears, and music, the universal expressions of human emotion. From the ancient rhythms that predate language to the power of sound in therapy and memory, join us on a...
Why do we laugh, cry, or feel deeply moved by music? In this immersive episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the deep neural roots of laughter, tears, and music, the universal expressions of human emotion. From the ancient rhythms that predate language to the power of sound in therapy and memory, join us on a...
Two out of three people living with Alzheimer’s dementia are women, and this striking disparity cannot be explained by longevity alone. In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we summarize a powerful webinar by the Asian Society Against Dementia, delivered by Professor Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology at Loughborough University, UK, and chaired by Professor...
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the extraordinary life and ideas of Abbe Faria, the Goan priest who transformed hypnotism from Mesmer’s mystical magnetism into a psychology rooted in attention, agency and the human mind. Through the lens of Dr. Egas Moniz’s writings, we trace how Faria’s radical insight, that hypnosis arises from...
In this episode, we explore the tug-of-war between the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex, and how this dynamic equilibrium influences our behavior, emotions, and personality. Through the lens of historical case studies like Phineas Gage, we dive into the fascinating world of neuropsychology and the impact of brain structure on human behavior
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr Dawson Church, researcher and author at the interface of science and spirituality, along with Dr Ennapadam S Krishnamoorthi, unpacks how effective meditation simultaneously reduces stress and activates what he calls the enlightenment network, four brain circuits for emotion regulation, self-processing, empathy, and attention. He shares evidence from cortisol...
Explore the universal phenomenon of sensing an unseen companion with Dr.Ennapadam S.Krishnamoorthy, from Rabindranath Tagore’s Jeevanadevata and the accounts of explorers like Shackleton’s Fourth Man and Messner’s Silent Climber, to cross-cultural mystic parallels and the latest neuroscience of felt presence. Discover how brain systems like the Temporoparietal Junction (TPJ) and the Default Mode Network (DMN)...
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...
In this immersive episode of Neurokrish, we explore the canine mind to better understand our own. Through the lives of four dogs, Carlo the disciplined German Shepherd, Coco the impulsive Basset Hound, Leila the emotionally intelligent Bullmastiff, and Kaiser the hyper-aware Rottweiler, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy unpacks the neurobiology of temperament. Are our dogs merely...
In this compelling episode, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy sits down with neuropsychiatrist Dr. Jesús Ramírez Bermúdez from Mexico’s National Institute of Neurology. They explore the intricate relationship between brain biology and subjective pain in conscious experience, from autoimmune psychosis and epilepsy to the interplay of context, culture, and emerging narrative. A trans‑epistemic, systemic approach that...
In this compelling episode, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy sits down with neuropsychiatrist Dr. Jesús Ramírez Bermúdez from Mexico’s National Institute of Neurology. They explore the intricate relationship between brain biology and subjective pain in conscious experience, from autoimmune psychosis and epilepsy to the interplay of context, culture, and emerging narrative. A trans‑epistemic, systemic approach that...
In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr. Ennapadam S Krishnamoorthy speaks with Dr. Jesus Ramirez-Bermudez, renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, about his essay Finitude and Melancholy. Together, they journey through history, literature, and philosophy to unpack the relationship between melancholy and creativity, and how the awareness of mortality, our finitude, can lead to deeper meaning and...
