Things are getting magical at the Brain Candy Podcast. This episode is all about the magical world of Disney. Sarah is a super Disney fanatic while Susie is not as sold on the Disney lifestyle. They debate the various films and the ways women are represented in them. They talk about everything from the princesses…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Susie and Sarah believe Gloria Estefan was right, and the music’s gonna getcha. It got us! We can’t quit talking about music. Find out why Susie has perpertual earworms, and why it might mean she has OCD. We do a test to determine if Sarah is in fact tone deaf (her brother claims she is).…
This week, Susie and Sarah are getting sporty. We discuss Sarah’s passion for sports, and why Susie gets a sitter’s high instead. We talk about David Epstein’s book, “The Sports Gene,” and why he says if you were a slow kid, you’ll be a slow adult. We also discuss why American kids tend to all…
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,…
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…
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