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When We Change

When We Change

FromHow We're Wired


When We Change

FromHow We're Wired

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What’s going on in the brains of teenagers? How does puberty affect the brain? And why might changing the way we talk about teens lead to changes in their brain structure?   
In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin as she picks apart the neuroscience of puberty and adolescence, from the brain regions responsible for bodily changes to the importance of teens taking risks.   
With special thanks to resident pre-teen Kitty, Russell Romeo, and Eva Telzer.    
How We’re Wired is a Fresh Air Production for The Bertarelli Foundation. Follow now so you never miss an episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Oct 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (32)

Love. Touch. Speech. Movement. Consciousness. What do they all have in common? From before birth to after death, our brains underpin our experiences and feelings. They make us who we are. But how? In How We’re Wired, evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin goes behind the scenes of cutting-edge neuroscience research to uncover the fascinating stories of how our brains grow, change, and ultimately die. Together, we’ll meet the scientists exploding our understanding of how the brain works and head into labs developing life-changing technologies. From hormones to heartbreak, we’re exploring true, personal stories of people’s lives – and brains - from birth to death, taking a deep look at the science that explains us all. This is How We’re Wired from The Bertarelli Foundation. Subscribe or follow now for free, wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode.