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Dr. Tracey and Athena ask: is AI ruining everything or helping us? With AI tools showing up everywhere from workplaces to classrooms Episode 19 deep dives on AI.

Dr. Tracey and Athena ask: is AI ruining everything or helping us? With AI tools showing up everywhere from workplaces to classrooms Episode 19 deep dives on AI.

Is AI Ruining Everything? Not Quite—But It’s Definitely Changing Our Brains

Athena Stevens

May 20, 20253 min read

Episode 18 of Neuroblast! debunks the myth that people are either “left-brained” or “right-brained.” Neuroscience reveals that skills like creativity and logic are distributed across interconnected brain networks. Believing in hemisphere dominance can limit potential. The brain functions as a whole, enabling everyone to develop diverse abilities through integrated processing.

Episode 18 of Neuroblast! debunks the myth that people are either “left-brained” or “right-brained.” Neuroscience reveals that skills like creativity and logic are distributed across interconnected brain networks. Believing in hemisphere dominance can limit potential. The brain functions as a whole, enabling everyone to develop diverse abilities through integrated processing.

Busting the Brain Myth: You're Not Left-Brained or Right-Brained

Athena Stevens

May 19, 20253 min read

Why Emotions Aren’t the Enemy of Smart Decision-Making

Why Emotions Aren’t the Enemy of Smart Decision-Making

Why Emotions Aren’t the Enemy of Smart Decision-Making

Athena Stevens

May 5, 20253 min read

How Trauma Reshapes Your Brain and Body

How Trauma Reshapes Your Brain and Body

How Trauma Reshapes Your Brain and Body

Athena Stevens

Apr 29, 20253 min read

In this episode of Neuroblast, Athena and Tracey explore how sleep supports learning. They debunk myths about sleep-learning, explain how REM sleep consolidates memory, and highlight the role of dreams in creativity and problem-solving.

In this episode of Neuroblast, Athena and Tracey explore how sleep supports learning. They debunk myths about sleep-learning, explain how REM sleep consolidates memory, and highlight the role of dreams in creativity and problem-solving.

To Sleep, Perchance to Learn? The Science Behind Sleep and Memory

Athena Stevens

Apr 22, 20253 min read

This episode of Neuroblast busts the myth that diet doesn't affect brain function. Hosts Athena and Tracey explore how proper nutrition—especially complex carbs, healthy fats, and nutrient-rich foods—directly supports memory, focus, and cognitive health, while debunking the hype around sugar, junk food, and supplements.

This episode of Neuroblast busts the myth that diet doesn't affect brain function. Hosts Athena and Tracey explore how proper nutrition—especially complex carbs, healthy fats, and nutrient-rich foods—directly supports memory, focus, and cognitive health, while debunking the hype around sugar, junk food, and supplements.

Food For Your Brain: Why Nutrition Is the Secret Sauce for Smarter Thinking

Athena Stevens

Apr 14, 20253 min read

This episode of Neuroblast debunks the outdated myth that bilinguals are less intelligent. Athena and Tracey explore how modern neuroscience reveals bilingualism actually boosts brainpower—enhancing memory, executive function, and long-term cognitive health—while also celebrating its cultural and social benefits. Bilingual brains aren’t weaker—they’re supercharged.

This episode of Neuroblast debunks the outdated myth that bilinguals are less intelligent. Athena and Tracey explore how modern neuroscience reveals bilingualism actually boosts brainpower—enhancing memory, executive function, and long-term cognitive health—while also celebrating its cultural and social benefits. Bilingual brains aren’t weaker—they’re supercharged.

Bilingual Brains: Smarter, Sharper, and Seriously Underrated

Athena Stevens

Apr 7, 20253 min read

Episode 12 of Neuroblast! asks the question: are there differences in the brain based on gender?

Episode 12 of Neuroblast! asks the question: are there differences in the brain based on gender?

Are Gender Differences in the Brain Really That Clear?

Athena Stevens

Mar 31, 20253 min read

Episode 11 of Neuroblast! makes quick work busting the outdated myth that there are differences in intelligence based on race and the brain.

Episode 11 of Neuroblast! makes quick work busting the outdated myth that there are differences in intelligence based on race and the brain.

There Are NO Differences in Intelligence Based on Race

Athena Stevens

Mar 24, 20253 min read

Neuroblast Episode 10 explores the concepts of nature, nurture, and free will.

Neuroblast Episode 10 explores the concepts of nature, nurture, and free will.

Nature vs. Nurture? Why It’s Really Nature via Nurture

Athena Stevens

Mar 20, 20253 min read

Neuroblast! Episode 9: Intelligence

Neuroblast! Episode 9: Intelligence

Is Intelligence Genetic or Shaped by Experience? Debunking the Myth

Athena Stevens

Mar 10, 20253 min read

Episode 8 of Neuroblast! explores the concept of neuroplasticity and how the brain continues to grow and change through your life.

Episode 8 of Neuroblast! explores the concept of neuroplasticity and how the brain continues to grow and change through your life.

Neuroplasticity: The Brain is Plastic and Malleable into Adolescence and Beyond

Athena Stevens

Mar 5, 20254 min read

Is There Really a 'Critical Period' for Learning?

Is There Really a 'Critical Period' for Learning?

Is There Really a 'Critical Period' for Learning?

Athena Stevens

Feb 25, 20253 min read

The True Cost of Neuromyths: How Brain Myths Limit Potential

The True Cost of Neuromyths: How Brain Myths Limit Potential

The True Cost of Neuromyths: How Brain Myths Limit Potential

Athena Stevens

Feb 18, 20252 min read

Learning Styles: Fact or Fiction?

Learning Styles: Fact or Fiction?

Learning Styles: Fact or Fiction?

Athena Stevens

Feb 11, 20252 min read

Heart versus the Brain: Who Really Runs the Show?

Heart versus the Brain: Who Really Runs the Show?

Heart versus the Brain: Who Really Runs the Show?

Athena Stevens

Feb 3, 20253 min read

Left Brain, Right Brain: Two Sides, One Whole

Left Brain, Right Brain: Two Sides, One Whole

Left Brain, Right Brain: Two Sides, One Whole

Athena Stevens

Jan 23, 20253 min read

The Brain: Not a Muscle, but Just as Mighty

The Brain: Not a Muscle, but Just as Mighty

The Brain: Not a Muscle, but Just as Mighty

Athena Stevens

Jan 23, 20254 min read

The 10% Myth: More Brain, Less Fiction

The 10% Myth: More Brain, Less Fiction

The 10% Myth: More Brain, Less Fiction

Athena Stevens

Jan 23, 20254 min read

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