BrainDump: Recent Episodes
Léa Bourgade
A podcast on science, health, and the confused mind of a Stanford grad trying to figure this whole "life" thing out.
I DID IT. I landed my first full-time job! In this episode, I reveal the 5 biggest tips that were MAJOR game-changers during my job search and helped me get hired in just a few weeks. Whether you're looking for a new opportunity or simply curious about what it takes to get a job in 2020, this episode is definitely for you!
In today's episode, I am thrilled to welcome my first ever guest: my little brother, Tristan! As he gets ready to go off to college this week, we sat down to talk about frat parties, relationships, and the major elephant in the room: navigating college during a worldwide pandemic.
Who's ready for a crash course in neuroscience?! In today's episode, I delve into the brain's greatest superpower––an ability so powerful that it allows children to grow up with just half a brain, an armless man to become the world's best archer, and people like you and me to dream during our deepest slumbers. If that wasn't enough, it's also inspiring some of the greatest innovations in tech and Silicon Valley today. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Mental health is a topic I deeply care about, and a discussion that should be had freely and without judgment. In today's episode, we're getting personal as I talk about my mental struggles this year, why I reached out for help, and what I learned from my first time in therapy.
As Black Lives Matter continues to be one of the most important movements in our world today, I've become fascinated by ongoing discussions around generational trauma--that is, the idea that trauma can be transferred between generations. In this episode, I dive into the complex world of epigenetics to answer the question: can generational trauma be genetic?
What if I told you that you were more related to one parent than the other? Or that Botox could reduce your capacity to feel emotion? In this episode, I cover 3 mind-blowing facts that completely changed my view on the human experience.
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