What if your brain could be calmer, sharper, and more resilient—not through tech or therapy, but by training your mind like a monk? In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, we explore the neuroscience of meditation. From gamma brainwaves and the default mode network to Zen habits that rewire the brain, this episode dives deep into how ancient practices shape modern minds. Real science. Real transformation. Real stillness.
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.
What happens when the brain is shutting down, but the mind comes alive? In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy explores Near Death Experiences (NDEs), phenomena reported by people who have faced clinical death and returned. Drawing from neuroscience, case studies, and cross-cultural research, this episode invites you into the strange and vivid world between life and death.
Why do we believe what we believe politically—even if we never enter politics ourselves? In this episode of Neurokrish Immersion, Dr. Ennapadam S. Krishnamoorthy decodes the psychological, emotional, social, moral, and power-driven undercurrents that shape our political mind. From Plato to polarization, and from brain science to belief systems, this immersive journey explores the five essential lenses that define modern political identity.
The emotional brain is a fundamental force that drives our thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. In this enlightening podcast, Ludger Tebartz van Elst explores the complex world of emotions, focusing on the amygdala, an essential region in the brain’s emotional processing. Discover how emotion acts as a pre-analytical knowledge system, its neurological basis, and its profound implications for neuropsychiatry, autism, emotional regulation, and meditation. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the emotional brain and explore how emotional intelligence shapes our lives.
This episode of Neurokrish Immersion delves into the profound aspects of life and death. In this episode, Dr. E.S. Krishnamoorthy explores the often-avoided topic of death and dying, discussing medical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives. Drawing insights from the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, William Osler, and Atul Gawande, this conversation aims to demystify end-of-life care and encourage open discussions about mortality.
Can a neurological storm feel like a divine awakening?
In this episode, we explore the striking overlap between seizures and spiritual ecstasies, tracing moments of mystical clarity in the lives of saints, sages, and poets. From Ramakrishna’s samadhi to Dostoevsky’s euphoric auras, discover with Dr.E.S.Krishnamoorthy how altered brain states may underlie some of history’s most profound spiritual experiences.
In this special episode for World Autism Month, we explore Oliver Sacks’ profound insights on the savant brain. Highlighting extraordinary abilities in memory, art, mathematics, and language, we shift the focus from limitations to the unique intelligences found in individuals on the autism spectrum.
