Sarah and Susie talk about body image today. They describe what it’s like to be on an MTV Challenge and how it affected their self-esteem. They discuss how difficult it can be to be a woman in media (and any other job!). They analyze the complicated balance of wanting to look nice and be perceived…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
14: Memory
This week we’re talking about memory. You know, your brain, and how it stores and recalls information. But we’re not going to be all boring, we’re giving you tips and tricks on how to remember everything (well, maybe not everything). Sarah will test Susie’s ability to remember a list of words, and then teach her…
13: Mindfulness
This week, Susie and Sarah are talking about mindfulness and how stay present in the moment. We talk about how hard it can be to remain focused on the present moment when we’re distracted with technology. We also talk about how even though it’s hard to get motivated to meditate, but you’re always glad when…
12: Online Dating
This week we discuss online dating. First we learn about Sarah’s adventures in online dating and how she met her husband. We reveal how eHarmony set Sarah up with a fellow MTV cast member, thus proving their algorithm is pretty spot on. We also go through a list of some of the strangest dating sites…
11: Supernatural
This week The Brain Candy ladies are talking about the supernatural. We tell personal “ghost” stories and how we reconcile these experiences with our scientific approach to reason. We also speak to psychic medium Cindy Kaza and find out what it’s like to be a medium, and how she discovered her gift at an early…
10: Music
9: Sports
8: Machines and the Mind
This week we’re discussing how phones, social media, and technology affect relationships. We talk about the New York Times’ article “Stop Googling, Let’s Talk,” and how our obsession with phones actually is changing the way humans interact with each other and decreasing our empathy. We discuss social media oversharers, how to make more meaningful memories,…
7: Crime and Punishment
This week, we discuss all things crime-related. We’re discussing serial killers, pedophiles, and unsolved mysteries. Plus, we talk the rumors that the blood moon is the start of the end of the world (insert ominous music!). We explore the murky waters of justice and nature vs. nurture. Find out who Sarah thinks should be forced…
6: Lifestyles of the Weird and Wacky
Susie and Sarah discuss different lifestyles including a couple who chooses to live their life as if they were in the Victorian era (except for how they blog about it). They also discuss people who have attraction and/or fall in love with inanimate objects including the Eifel Tower, roller coasters, and cars. They also cold…