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Smersh PodCLUB CLASSICS: SUBURBAN COMMANDO with Dean Burnett and Dan ThomasOne from 2023 and the Monday Night Movie Club archives.Dan takes Dean and John to the suburbs to meet Shep Ramsey, and save the world. RIP Hulk Hogan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-241h 23
Smersh PodALIEN3 with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan ThomasThis week we’ll be taking a crash course in prison etiquette and meeting a bunch of stuffy old men who learn the hard way that a woman is always right.Yes it’s Alien3.And joining me to find out where you can be heard screaming are Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-091h 30
Sgwrsio gyda CGA | Sgwrsio with the EWCSgwrsio with the EWC: Dr Dean BurnettRy'n ni'n croesawu Dr Dean Burnett yn ôl i ateb y cwesitynau nad oedd amser i'w hateb yn y Dosbarth Meister: yr ymennydd sy'n datblygu mewn cyd-destun addysgol modern, gynhaliwyd ym mis Mai.In this episode we welcom Dr Dean Burnett back to answer questions that we didn't have time to answer in the Masterclass: the developing brain in a modern educational context, held back in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-3045 min
Curious CasesLove NeuronsWhat happens in your brain when Cupid’s arrow strikes? As a teenager, Alison developed an intense crush on George Harrison from the Beatles. But, she wants to know, why do we develop these feelings for pop stars we’ve never actually met? And what potent swirl of neurochemistry drives those fierce emotions?With neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett and evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin as their guides, Hannah and Dara investigate everything from the brain’s chemical fireworks during a crush to the evolutionary perks of love and bonding. Along the way, they dissect teenage infatuations, lifelong love a...2025-05-0228 min
The Proper Mental PodcastThe neuroscience of mental health with Dr Dean BurnettWelcome to episode 209 with Dr Dean Burnett, who is a neuroscientist, lecturer and author.
Dean is currently an honorary research fellow at Cardiff Psychology School and has also worked as a psychiatry tutor and lecturer at the Cardiff University Centre for Medical Education.
He is the author of several acclaimed books about brains, neuroscience, emotions and mental health.
And this episode is a little bit different.
I wanted to do an episode about mental health and mental illness from the perspective of the human brain.
I often focus on...2025-04-281h 09
The Scummy Mummies Podcast304: Are phones really that bad for our kids? With Dr Dean BurnettWhat's the right age to give a child a mobile phone? How long should kids spend on screens each day? Why don't we need to feel as guilty about our children's phone use as we might think? Answering all these questions is the awesome neuroscientist Dean Burnett. He explains the difference between compulsion and addiction, and why he doesn't think Australia's plan to ban social media for under 16s is a good idea. We look at tricky issues like explicit content, cyberbullying, and the effect of staring at a screen on kids' eyesight - and find o...2025-03-1151 min
Smersh PodTOTAL RECALL with Dr. Dean Burnett and Dan ThomasThis week we’ll be getting our ass to Mars to find out just who’s been meddling with our minds, and just who sells three cupped bras at this time of night. Yes, it’s Total Recall. Joining me to open their mind, is Kuato Dr. Dean Burnett, and Gwat-o Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-272h 00
Smersh PodCLUB CLASSICS: Alita: Battle Angel with Dean Burnett and Dan ThomasFrom January 2022! Dean, John and Dan take you to the 26th century to talk about everything in this film, and a lot about Geoff Capes and David Bellamy. This might be the best thing we've all ever done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-201h 48
My Family Coach PodcastTeenagers and Mobile Phones | Dr Dean BurnettIn this episode, Clare talks to expert guest, Dr Dean Burnett, about some of the challenges that parents and carers face around teenagers and mobile phones.
They discuss the impact of mobile phone use on young people’s mental, physical and emotional health, and the problem with the catch-all term, ‘screen time’. Dean shares some simple strategies to reduce friction when agreeing and implementing healthy boundaries.
Dr Dean Burnett is a doctor of neuroscience, former psychiatry lecturer, honorary research fellow at Cardiff Psychology School, occasional comedian, well-known
science pundit/commenter, and, to most people, a best-s...2024-11-1430 min
The Measure of a FanThe Eiffel Tower's a Gun (Discovery - Will You Take My Hand?, with Dean Burnett)We made it! It's the finale of Discovery's first season! And it's.... eh, you know. A bit of a damp squib, to be honest. But don't worry! We created interest by inviting noted author, comedian and neuroscientist, Doctor Dean Burnett on the show! And he agreed, so, anything that happens next is really on him.
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Smersh PodCLUB CLASSICS: BASIC INSTINCT with Dean Burnett and Dan ThomasJohn, Dean and Dan visit the very height of erotica, and try and pick holes in it. A Monday Night Movie Club recorded in July 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-241h 29
Smersh PodCLUB CLASSICS: BATMAN FOREVER with Dean Burnett and Dan ThomasJohn takes Dan and Dean to Gotham City, to give them a kiss on their rose. A Monday Night Movie Club episode from February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-171h 56
Who We Are Now with Izzy & Richard HammondDr Dean Burnett on the secrets of the brain and dealing with tricky emotionsThis week on the season FINALE of Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy chat to top neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr Dean Burnett. Dr Dean has the answers on EVERYTHING about the brain, and we really mean everything. From how grief actually has a purpose, why men are not from mars, and women are not from venus, to why travel sickness happens and how we can stop it, this is a one stop shop for all your brain related questions.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else...2024-09-0356 min
The Evolving LeaderEmotional Ignorance with Dean BurnettIn this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with neuroscientist, lecturer, author, blogger, podcaster, pundit, science communicator and comedian Dr Dean Burnett. Previously employed as a psychiatry tutor and lecturer at the Cardiff University Centre for Medical Education, Dean is currently an honorary research associate at Cardiff Psychology School, as well as a Visiting Industry Fellow at Birmingham City University.Dean is currently a full-time author, previously known for his satirical science column ‘Brain Flapping‘ at the Guardian, which ran from 2012 to 2018 he went on to write his first (the...2024-07-101h 06
Too OpinionatedToo Opinionated Interview: Dean ButlerAn iconic and heartwarming television show, Little House on the Prairie—and its cast—remains beloved by millions. Dean Butler considers the role Almanzo to be one of the greatest gifts of his life, and now, he’s ready to tell the story of his Prairie. Dean Butler invites readers on a heartwarming journey of entertainment, love, and life. Told with the characteristic candor and wholesome charm that reflects the beloved characters he’s played, PRAIRIE MAN is sure to delight fans of Little House on the Prairie as the 50th anniversary approaches later this year. PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life...2024-06-031h 06
KindlEDEpisode 48: Navigating the Teen Brain. A Conversation with Dr. Dean Burnett.Have you ever wondered about the hidden mechanisms of the teenage brain and how understanding them can shape a more empathetic and supportive environment for our youth? Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist and author, joins Kaity & Adriane to delve into the complexities of adolescent brain development and the critical role of parental influence.What to listen for:• Why teenage brains are wired for risk-taking and seeking new experiences• How practicing good phone hygiene and setting a positive example can impact teen behavior and emotional regulation• Why it's essential for parents to recognize and validate their teenag...2024-05-211h 12
The James Kennedy Podcast#60 - Dr Dean Burnett - the brain, emotions, evolution & mental healthDr Dean Burnett is a neuro-scientist, a lecturer, a best selling author and a podcaster from South Wales. On this episode he chats with me about how the brain works, the role of emotions, neuroplasticity, social media, AI, evolution, the brains flaws, trauma, the interesting effect that music has on the brain, psychedelics and much more. A fascinating and fun conversation. Dean can be found at : www.deanburnett.comPlease subscribe to the podcast for more episodes every week!Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk2024-02-281h 17
Skeptics in the Pub Online PodcastThe science of mental health; how it goes wrong, how it’s treated, and the many misunderstandings in between – Dr Dean BurnettMental health awareness is a very big concern in 2021, particularly with the impact of the pandemic and lockdown. But while being aware that mental health can and does go wrong is important, very little attention is paid to how and why this happens. In his new book, Psycho Logical, neuroscientist, author, and former Psychiatry lecturer Dr Dean Burnett explores all that and more, using the latest science to explain what happens in the brain when mental health goes awry, how these problems and treated and why they work (or often don’t), and why the whole issue is so sl...2024-02-191h 41
The College Corner PodcastInspiring Student Potential: Interview with UCF Burnett Honors CollegeSend us a textWe are grateful to have Dean Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres and Dr. Martin Dupuis, Sr. Associate Dean of Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida, join us for this episode to discuss the Take Stock - Inspire Scholars Program at UCF. Take Stock in Children's partnership with the UCF's Burnett Honors College provides an avenue for Take Stock in College scholars to attend UCF on scholarship with housing plus resources toward a research project or international study program. Follow Take Stock in College on Inst...2024-01-2416 min
Öğrenmeyi Öğrenmek - Bilişsel Çarpıtma - Etik - Stoacı YaşamPsiko-lojik (aptal beyin yazarı) Ruh Sağlığı Neden Kötüleşir Dean BurnettAPTAL BEYİN yazarının KİTABIN IN YAZARI
Ruh Sağlığı: Neymiş Ki Bu?
Ruh Sağlığı Fiziksel Sağlığa Ne Şekilde Benzer Benzemez?
Ruh Sağlığına Yönelik Tıbbi Yaklaşımın Artıları ve Eksileri
Ruh Sağlığına Psikolojik Bir Bakış Açısı
Genel Olarak Ruh Sağlığına İlişkin Mevcut Anlayış
2 Beyin Nasıl Çalışır?
Beyin Aktivitesinin En Temel Unsurları
3 Depresyon
Depresyon: Nedir, Ne Değildir?
Duygudurum Bozuklukları
Depresyonun Şaşırtıcı Çeşitliliği
Klasik...2023-09-1010h 19
Our Dads DiedDean Burnett talks Grief and The BrainDr Dean Burnett, renowned science man, tells the podcast the nitty gritty of how grief actually affects the brain. But if that sounds too science-y, don't worry, because Tom and Rich spend most of the podcast playing "Dragon's Dean" and pitch the very smart Welshman potential new offerings to the infamous 5 Stages of Grief.2023-07-2857 minSkeptics in the Pub Online PodcastLost and found in the Science of Emotion – Dr Dean BurnettWhy can’t we think straight when hungry? What’s the point of nightmares? And why can’t we forget embarrassing memories?
Emotions can be a pain. After losing his dad to Covid-19, Dean Burnett found himself wondering what life would be like without them. And so, he decided to put his feelings under the microscope – for science.
In this talk, Dean takes us on an incredible journey of discovery, stretching from the origins of life to the end of the universe. Combining expert analysis, brilliant humour and powerful insights into the grieving process, Dean uncovers how, far from...2023-07-021h 45
RHLSTP with Richard HerringRHLSTP Book Club 56 - Dr Dean BurnettRHLSTP Book Club 56 - Emotional Ignorance. Richard talks to Dr Dean Burnett about why his book about emotions turned out differently than he had initially planned, why emotions may have evolved, the ancient connection between smell and memory, the three different types of tears, what we would be without emotion, why writing about a traumatic experience can be therapeutic, the difference (if any) between male and female brains, how we are affected by the emotions of others and whether the film Inside Out has got it basically right about how emotions are created.Buy Dean’s excellent book...2023-06-0944 min
Ri Science PodcastCan science explain emotions? – with Dean BurnettDid you know that there is no widely agreed upon definition of what emotions actually are? After losing his dad to Covid-19 in the early days of the pandemic lockdown, neuroscientist Dean Burnett found himself wondering what life would be like without emotions. In today’s episode, Dean combines his personal story with expert analysis, humour and powerful insights into the grieving process, to uncover how emotions make us who we are.
Get Dean's book: 'Emotional Ignorance: Lost and Found in the Science of Emotion'
Subscribe to Dean's podcast: 'Why does this thing exist?'...2023-04-301h 13
The Breakup Monologues with Rosie WilbyLive from Chapter Arts - with Dean BurnettIn a live episode recorded at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, Rosie chats to neuroscientist and bestselling author Dean Burnett about stressful life events, how science measures sexual arousal, why female orgasms are easier to record in the lab, the psychological stages of love, the use of psychedelics in sex and relationships, why there’s never been a satisfactory female equivalent to Viagra, how the brain responds to online connection and rejection versus face to face communication and navigating the stages of grief. Recorded at Chapter Arts on 8 April 2023. You can now follow The Breakup Mo...2023-04-2151 min
The Surgical Society PodcastDr Dean Burnett: Neuroscientist, comedian and author of ‘The Idiot Brain’In today’s episode Frank sits down with Dr Burnett to discuss how he became an author after beginning his proffesional life as a neuroscientist. They talk comedy, accessibility of science to the public and his experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, His best selling book is titled ‘The Idiot Brain’ and his most recent book is about our lack of understanding of emotions - Emotional Ignorance.2023-03-1640 min
5x15Dr. Dean Burnett On Emotional IgnoranceDr Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist, blogger, sometime comedian and author. His previous books, THE IDIOT BRAIN and THE HAPPY BRAIN, were international bestsellers, while his Guardian articles have been read over sixteen million times. In EMOTIONAL IGNORANCE, he puts his own feelings under the microscope to ask where they come from, what purpose they serve, and why they make us feel the way they do. Addressing questions such as ‘Why can’t we think straight when hungry?’, ‘What’s the point of nightmares?’, and ‘Why can’t we forget embarrassing memories?’, as well as his grief at losing his dad to COVID-19, h...2023-02-2312 min
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Instant GeniusEmotions, with Dr Dean BurnettEver wondered what is happening in your body and brain when you feel an emotion? How to better cope with negatives ones? Or why we even have them in the first place? We speak to neuroscientist and author Dr Dean Burnett about the surprising discoveries he made when writing his new book: Emotional Ignorance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-01-1645 min
The Lovejoy HourEp325 - Curious; What Are Emotions? - Dr Dean BurnettDr Dean Burnett book - Emotional Ignorance
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Fueling Creativity in EducationThe focus of Early Years Education: A Hong Kong Perspective with Dr. Alfredo BautistaShould kindergarten be more focused on play or academics? How does education in Hong Kong differ from American/Western education? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Alfredo Bautista, an Associate Professor & Associate Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. Alfredo is also Co-Director for the Centre for Educational and Developmental Sciences.
Listen in to learn about the current state of education in Hong Kong and how creativity is perceived in the Chinese educational system. T...2022-12-1330 min
Man Overboard PodcastEP21: Dr Dean Burnett On The Rise In Mental Health Disorders, The Effects of Social Media & MoreNeuroscientist & Author of international best selling book 'The Idiot Brain' Dr Dean Burnett joins us for episode 21. Dean helps us understand many aspects of the brain including Mental Health Disorders, Sleep Paralysis, the effects of social media & more!Socials & Clips - https://linktr.ee/ManOverboardPodcast2022-11-291h 37
Serious Inquiries OnlySIO338: Is Depression 'Just a Chemical Imbalance?' with Dr. Dean Burnett Recently a study made the rounds that sought to cast doubt on the efficacy of antidepressants. At the core of this misleading study was a real truth – that depression isn't merely a question of "not enough serotonin." But what exactly does that mean? Is this a new discovery? And why doesn't that mean that medication focused on serotonin doesn't work? Explaining this brilliantly and with singular charm is Dr. Dean Burnett! 2022-09-0147 min
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Smersh PodTHE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (PART TWO) with Dan Thomas and Dean BurnettThis week we’ll be a hosting a typical Turkey Christmas that starts with a traditional roast, a fine thorough stuffing, and ends with a joke about cum, yes - it’s THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.Joining me with their hot coals in their hands, are actual brain Doctor , Dean Burnett, and actual Professional Welshman, Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-171h 01
Just Meee!Dean Burnett - Neuroscientist, author, blogger, occasional comedian and all-round ‘science guy’Dean is the author of the popular Guardian Science blog ‘Brain Yapping’ on the Cosmic, the bestselling books The Idiot Brain and The Happy Brain. An amazing writer that has the magic to make complex things wonderfully simple and understandable.His humble beginnings have kept him grounded and along with his new found Beagle Forest he enjoys inspiring people to seek and be more...2022-05-1642 min
Smersh PodTHE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (PART ONE) with Dan Thomas and Dean BurnettThis week we’ll be a hosting a typical Turkey Christmas that starts with a traditional roast, a fine thorough stuffing, and ends with a joke about cum, yes - it’s THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH.Joining me with their hot coals in their hands, are actual brain Doctor , Dean Burnett, and actual Professional Welshman, Dan Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1651 min
LIBRE DE VOLER 聽書－彭瀞儀【蘭陽有約｜生科新知。冬陽時間】Ep.52：《別讓大腦不開心》_【名偵探科普男】主持人冬陽X彭瀞儀_2022.03.16 生科新知。冬陽時間 Ep.52神經科學家迪恩．柏奈特告訴你快樂的祕密《別讓大腦不開心》【名偵探科普男】冬陽 X 彭瀞儀 你快樂嗎？快樂是什麼？快樂從何而來？因為吃到了美味餐點？因為考了第一名？因為財富自由？因為環遊世界？還是因為遇見了真愛？又或是罹患癌症！…… 神經科學家迪恩．柏奈特（Dean Burnett）同時也是一位脫口秀喜劇演員，他以詼諧幽默的筆觸與敘述風格，在《別讓大腦不開心》一書指出，人類生活中的每個面向在某種程度上都與大腦有關，腦的重量雖然只有一、兩公斤，但負責的工作多得誇張，包含幾百個不同的部位，並且能在一秒之內處理幾千件不同的事務，讓人們一邊享受豐富的生活細節，而且認為一切都是理所當然。 神經科學家迪恩．柏奈特（Dean Burnett）在經歷幾個月的書寫之後，在本書〈結語〉說道：「就我現在所知腦部處理快樂的方式，可以找到永恆快樂的祕密嗎？如果是從本書開頭閱讀的人，就會知道看似沒有永恆快樂這種事。快樂並不像是藏寶箱中的金塊儲存在腦中，等待以正確的鑰匙打開後拿走花用。人類的腦從來都不會這樣簡單直接且固定不變，以後也是。結果便是有許多事情的確能夠剛好讓你覺得快樂，但是每種方法都有限制及需要小心在意之處。……但是自己在意的事物並不固定。你的腦（也就是你本人）會隨著年齡變化而改變。當你進入不同的發育時期與階段，腦部深處的生物特性會發生改變，代表你年輕時會讓人快樂的事物在多年後就沒有這種效果了。」 人們臚列出來的快樂不盡相同，想要更全面了解快樂，得先認識自己的神奇大腦，了解大腦究竟如何使我們快樂。 請聽【蘭陽有約｜生科新知。冬陽時間】Ep.52：《別讓大腦不開心：神經科學家告訴你「快樂」的祕密，讓我們打造更美滿的生活》_冬陽 X 彭瀞儀 附註、克里斯潘．亞哥（Chrispian Jago），「……毫無疑問，末期癌症讓我知道有許多人愛著自己，包括朋友和家人。在自己沒有要面對死亡時，其他人是不可能對你說這種話的。不過真要死了，他們就會努力告訴你，你有多麼重要，這讓我非常快樂。」（p.325） 聽書｜客座總編冬陽清華大學生命科學系畢業，現任社團法人台灣推理作家協會理事長。正職為文學小說、科普出版品編輯，工作資歷十六年。曾任城邦出版集團馬可孛羅文化副總編輯、讀書共和國集團讀癮出版副總編輯、新經典文化副總編輯。2021 年 1 月展開另一個斜槓人生，在央廣主持「名偵探科普男」節目（https://reurl.cc/2DZ27E）。 照片提供、馬可孛羅文化冬陽 撰稿&製作、彭瀞儀 收聽｛聽書｝粉 專｜https://reurl.cc/X4jd30聽 書｜https://reurl.cc/EpnlgRPodcast｜https://reurl.cc/dXGkDz 飛碟聯播網線上聽APPiOS 系統｜https://reurl.cc/Y98ZNXAndroid 系統｜https://reurl.cc/Y98ZNX 2022-03-1649 min
The Neuro ClinicDean Burnett on Communicating NeuroscienceA conversation with neuroscientist, author, blogger, occasional comedian, Dr Dean Burnett. Dean is the author of the the popular Guardian Science blog ‘Brain Flapping’ (now ‘Brain Yapping’ on the Cosmic Shambles Network with accompanying podcast), the bestselling books The Idiot Brain and The Happy Brain, and his first book aimed at teens, Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall and What To Do About It.2021-12-2354 min