In what is probably our most random episode ever, we are discussing pets and animals today. We discuss Sarah’s new French Bulldog, Sigmund, and how she uses her psychology education to train her dog. We describe connections we’ve both had with animals and how they speak the same universal language as humans. Finally, we talk…
You asked for it, so we did it! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at MTV’s The Challenge. We discuss all of our favorite and not-so-favorite things about America’s guilty pleasure. We talk about our various experiences over almost twenty years on MTV’s reality shows. This show has the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enjoy!…
The Brain Candy Podcast is looking back on 2015. What a year it was! Special guest, Dr. Oliver Bateman, is here to help us put the biggest events of the year into a historical perspective. Everything from Rachel Dolezal to Deflategate, we’re analyzing this year’s biggest and silliest stories. Listen to more podcasts like this:https://wavepodcastnetwork.com…
This week we’re talking about cults. As a doctor or religion, Susie weighs in on the various new religious movements and how they began. As an expert in psychology, Sarah discusses who tends to join cults and why we are all susceptible to their allure. Find out why Sarah would make a good cult leader…
This week we are talking about conspiracy theories. Whether it’s the Grassy Knoll or the Denver Aiport. What’s going ON??? We discuss why people get so into conspiracy theories and what they say about the human desire for drama and mystery. Listen to more podcasts like this:https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up…
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…
