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Brain Matters Radio Castos https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com Dr. BJ Guenther hosts this weekly live show about college mental health. Guests are interviewed about topics such as anxiety, relationships, grades, depression and other topics pertinent to college students. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:24 +0000 © 2021 The University of Alabama https://episodes.castos.com/uastudentmedia/images/podcast/covers/c1a-x4r4-qdp4p2mqf6x-vyjpxf.png Brain Matters Radio https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com Dr. BJ Guenther hosts this weekly live show about college mental health. Guests are interviewed about topics such as anxiety, relationships, grades, depression and other topics pertinent to college students. WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama episodic Dr. BJ Guenther hosts this weekly live show about college mental health. Guests are interviewed about topics such as anxiety, relationships, grades, depression and other topics pertinent to college students. terrence.siggers@ua.edu false

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yes "Support UA Student Media" <![CDATA[Brain Matters S14.E06: How Horror Films Reflect Societal Fears and Cultural Anxieties]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:24 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2676332 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s14e06-how-horror-films-reflect-societal-fears-and-cultural-anxieties Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro and disclaimers
(00:00:40) - Show introduction and announcements
(00:02:02) - Introducing Halloween horror topic and guest Michelle Martinez
(00:03:16) - Michelle's background and first horror film fears (The Exorcist)
(00:07:11) - Why humans love being scared
(00:08:28) - Dracula, storytelling, and oral tradition
(00:14:02) - Scariest horror films discussion and teaser for break
(00:15:22) - Break and disclaimer
(00:16:03) - Returning to show and Arizona State discussion
(00:16:57) - Communion, Stephen King, and book vs film scares
(00:18:40) - Frankenstein, Hays Code, and evolution of horror ratings
(00:20:30) - Comedy and horror blend - Wednesday, Rocky Horror
(00:23:08) - Rosemary's Baby, feminism, and women's rights era
(00:28:04) - Obsession and bodily autonomy post-Roe
(00:29:47) - Break and disclaimer
(00:30:27) - Jaws as horror and fear of the unknown
(00:35:37) - Quiet Place, home safety fears, and classic monsters
(00:39:37) - The Exorcist deep dive - abuse allegory
(00:43:49) - Teaching horror films - class structure and student reactions
(00:45:59) - International horror films - A Girl Walks Home, Let the Right One In
(00:47:31) - Listener email questions on horror and psychology
(00:50:38) - Horror as original independent filmmaking
(00:53:26) - Jordan Peele, racism in horror, and closing thoughts
(00:55:57) - Closing announcements and credits
(00:57:15) - Final disclaimer

]]> false 00:57:56 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S14.E05: The Anxiety of Adulting]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:29 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2659717 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s14e05-the-anxiety-of-adulting Chapters

(00:00:00) - Disclaimer and Intro
(00:00:54) - Show Announcements and Email for Topics
(00:02:04) - Introducing the Topic: Anxiety of Adulting
(00:03:24) - Meet Dr. Jeffrey Arnett and His Research Background
(00:05:00) - Why Emerging Adults Get a Bad Rap
(00:08:03) - Defining 'Adulting' and Changing Opportunities for Women
(00:10:46) - More Choices, More Anxiety
(00:12:23) - Coining 'Emerging Adulthood' as a Life Stage
(00:14:48) - The Big Three Criteria for Adulthood
(00:16:36) - Parent-Child Relationships in Emerging Adulthood
(00:18:26) - Break and Station ID
(00:18:47) - Disclaimer Replay
(00:19:28) - The 'Am I Behind' Phenomenon and Comparison
(00:22:35) - Changing Majors and Career Uncertainty
(00:23:49) - Social Media's Role in Adulting Anxiety
(00:26:39) - Is Being 'Behind' Real? Shifting Goalposts
(00:28:45) - Wanting Something Permanent in Late 20s
(00:30:22) - Break and Call for Topic Ideas
(00:30:52) - Weather Chat and Return to Show
(00:32:23) - Email Questions: Common Adulting Anxieties
(00:34:38) - High Expectations for Work and Love
(00:37:31) - Searching for a Soulmate and Imperfection
(00:39:40) - Exposure Therapy and Trial and Error
(00:40:22) - Break Before Final Segment
(00:41:24) - Disclaimer Replay Before Final Segment
(00:42:04) - Dr. Arnett's Books and New Research on Fertility
(00:44:28) - When Uncertainty Becomes Unhealthy Anxiety
(00:46:14) - Asking the Right Questions About Life Goals
(00:49:00) - Finishing the Sentence: Defining Your Own Adulthood
(00:50:19) - Closing Remarks and Next Week's Preview
(00:51:53) - Final Disclaimer

]]> false 00:52:34 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S14.E04: The Comparison Trap: Why Everyone Else's Life Looks Better Than Mine]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:19 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2659712 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s14e04-the-comparison-trap-why-everyone-elses-life-looks-better-than-mine Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro and disclaimer
(00:00:41) - Show intro and upcoming topics
(00:02:18) - Introducing the Comparison Trap topic and guest
(00:03:17) - Meet Dr. Chris Ferguson
(00:05:10) - Is social media the cause or just a magnifier?
(00:05:57) - Social status, evolution, and what counts as the comparison trap
(00:10:32) - Unconscious comparison and hardwiring
(00:12:29) - Gender, mate selection, and cultural differences
(00:13:51) - Break and disclaimer
(00:14:44) - Culture, body image history, and social networks
(00:19:37) - Highlight reels and positive image management
(00:23:46) - What college students compare and life's linear expectations
(00:25:57) - Self-esteem, identity, and variability of comparison outcomes
(00:29:14) - Break and disclaimer
(00:29:54) - Email question: how to escape the comparison habit
(00:35:46) - Gratitude journaling and reframing accomplishments
(00:37:41) - Comparisons with people we know and parental expectations
(00:39:54) - Choosing the wrong major under pressure
(00:42:57) - Break and disclaimer
(00:43:38) - Breaking the comparison trap: recognizing and muting triggers
(00:46:36) - Having an exit plan and seeking counseling
(00:50:46) - Closing remarks and next week's show
(00:52:30) - Final disclaimer

]]> false 00:53:11 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S14.E03: Why Am I So Tired? The College Student's Exhaustion Epidemic]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:18 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2639950 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s14e03-why-am-i-so-tired-the-college-students-exhaustion-epidemic Chapters

(00:00:00) - Disclaimer and Show Introduction
(00:02:13) - Topic Intro: College Student Exhaustion Epidemic
(00:03:18) - Meet Dr. Roxanne Pritchard, Sleep Researcher
(00:07:19) - Why Sleep Needs Are Underestimated
(00:10:11) - Sleep Debt and Circadian Rhythm Basics
(00:11:11) - Exhaustion, Mental Health, and the Sleep Spiral
(00:12:43) - What Exhaustion Really Feels Like
(00:13:53) - Athlete Sleep Trends and Technology's Role
(00:16:12) - Break and Return
(00:17:57) - Listener Question: Sleep Paralysis
(00:20:25) - Inconsistent Schedules and Sleep Regularity
(00:23:02) - Patience with Changing Sleep Schedules
(00:24:30) - Does Staying Up Late Help Studying?
(00:26:02) - REM Sleep, Slow Wave Sleep, and Restoration
(00:28:21) - Break and Return: Technology and Caffeine Teaser
(00:29:45) - Smartphones, Blue Light, and Emotional Activation
(00:33:38) - Sleep Trackers, Fitbits, and Somnorexia
(00:36:54) - Caffeine and Energy Drinks
(00:40:44) - The Science and Types of Napping
(00:43:25) - Break and Return: Substances and Sleep
(00:44:59) - Marijuana, Alcohol, and Sleep Quality
(00:47:54) - Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia Explained
(00:49:45) - Sleep Hygiene, Rituals, and Sleep Apps
(00:52:19) - Nordic Culture, Light, and Happiness
(00:53:36) - Motivation and College Culture Around Sleep
(00:55:01) - Athletes, Alabama Football, and Travel Sleep Logistics
(00:57:16) - Closing Remarks and Next Week's Topic

]]> false 00:59:48 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S14.E02: Suicide Awareness Week]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:20 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2624461 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s14e02-suicide-awareness-week Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro and Show Disclaimer
(00:00:41) - Welcome to Brain Matters
(00:01:55) - Introducing Suicide Prevention Week and Guest Victoria Winningham
(00:03:58) - Victoria's Background and Why This Work Matters
(00:05:16) - Why Suicide Awareness Matters on Campus
(00:07:06) - Understanding Prevention and Stigma
(00:08:44) - Talking About Suicide: Myths and Reality
(00:10:02) - Risk Factors: Academic, Relationship, and Financial Stress
(00:12:14) - Break and Disclaimer
(00:13:14) - Cultural Differences in Suicide Rates
(00:16:17) - How to Approach a Struggling Friend
(00:19:00) - Warning Signs Students May Overlook
(00:25:03) - Immediate Steps When Someone Discloses Suicidal Thoughts
(00:27:27) - Break and Disclaimer
(00:28:07) - Planning Suicide Awareness Week and QPR Training
(00:32:12) - Language Matters: Avoiding Judgmental Wording
(00:35:44) - Dorm Life and Isolation Concerns
(00:37:32) - Supporting Friends Without Overburdening Yourself
(00:40:15) - Break and Disclaimer
(00:41:12) - Telling Parents vs Friends
(00:43:14) - Campus and Community Resources
(00:47:10) - Suicide Awareness Week Events Schedule
(00:49:09) - Getting Involved with Tide Against Suicide
(00:50:12) - Closing Remarks and Next Week's Show

]]> false 00:53:29 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S14.E01: It's September Again: Starting A New Semester Without Starting Over]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:31 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2621310 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s14e01-its-september-again-starting-a-new-semester-without-starting-over Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro and Show Disclaimer
(00:00:42) - Welcome to Brain Matters & Upcoming Topics
(00:02:35) - Introducing 'It's September Again'
(00:03:43) - Guest Introduction: Dr. Stephanie Marcello
(00:06:24) - Transitions, Mindset, and College Adjustment
(00:10:08) - Why New Semesters Feel Like Starting Over
(00:17:27) - Break 1
(00:18:20) - Preparing for College Transition Before Arrival
(00:22:31) - Pressure to Reinvent Yourself Each Semester
(00:24:43) - Parental Pressure and Self-Awareness
(00:27:58) - Perfectionism vs. Healthy Growth
(00:31:07) - Break 2
(00:32:03) - Five Coping Strategies for Stress and Anxiety
(00:36:19) - Connection, Loneliness, and Technology
(00:39:29) - Adjustment Struggles and Homesickness
(00:43:08) - Break 3
(00:44:03) - Recognizing When to Seek Help
(00:46:15) - Asking for Help as a Strength
(00:48:18) - Small Steps and Connecting with Faculty
(00:52:04) - Closing Thoughts and Show Credits

]]> false 00:55:06 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E10: Storms Then And Now]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 15:11:48 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2454551 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e10-storms-then-and-now Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:02:16) - James Spann on the 2011 Tornado Outbreak
(00:04:16) - Interview with James Rainey
(00:05:32) - Alabama tornadoes in one day
(00:10:26) - Tornado Warnings for Alabama Students
(00:15:39) - Mental Health on The Capstone
(00:16:38) - James Spann: A Question for You
(00:17:38) - How to Stay Aware of Tornadoes
(00:21:29) - What's in your basic tornado kit?
(00:24:32) - How to help kids with storm anxiety
(00:26:42) - Tornado Myths of Alabama
(00:30:33) - Alabama Weather Network: Coming soon to rural Alabama
(00:33:01) - Is the Tornado Season Longer?
(00:35:31) - Hurricane Season: How Dangerous Is It?
(00:38:52) - How to manage stress and anxiety during storms?
(00:41:44) - Wonders of the World: Tornado Warnings
(00:47:01) - Alabama weather: Better forecasts, more data
(00:51:23) - Brain Matters: Last Episode of the Academic Year

]]> false 00:55:47 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E09: Mindful Breathwork]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:27 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2423764 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e09-mindful-breathwork Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:03:32) - Sky Campus: The University of Alabama
(00:05:07) - "Sky Campus Happiness":
(00:07:27) - How do you convince skeptics that this will work to help decrease stress
(00:10:54) - 4 Source of Energy
(00:14:07) - How to bring your mind back to the present
(00:15:36) - Mindfulness and Mental Health
(00:17:32) - How mindful breath work affects the brain
(00:21:01) - How a meditation retreat helped increase self-esteem
(00:24:38) - What is the highest fear of humans?
(00:26:25) - Sky Camp
(00:28:10) - Brain Matters
(00:29:25) - Episode 8: Sky Campus Happiness
(00:31:22) - Other Resources for Breathing and Meditation
(00:32:45) - Breathing technique for relaxation and mindfulness
(00:35:49) - The concept of Prana in Yoga
(00:36:45) - The Distance Student Retreat
(00:38:25) - How is this, I guess, retreat different from other meditation or
(00:40:02) - The Sky Retreat
(00:45:09) - Mind Matters
(00:46:05) - brain matters
(00:47:31) - How to Sleep Better with Sky Campus Happiness Program

]]> false 00:53:50 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E08: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Red Light Therapy]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:45 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2422207 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e08-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-red-light-therapy Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:02:54) - Red Light Therapy
(00:03:31) - Esthetician Background
(00:04:49) - What Kind of Training Did You Have to Have to Become an Est
(00:06:05) - Red Light Therapy
(00:10:20) - Red Light Therapy
(00:15:18) - Red Light Therapy
(00:16:29) - Red Light Therapy
(00:19:43) - Red Light Therapy
(00:22:00) - Sleep hygiene and mental health
(00:24:57) - Red Light Therapy
(00:27:55) - Red Light Therapy
(00:33:11) - Red Light Therapy
(00:35:21) - Healthcare visits on campus, cost
(00:36:14) - How to Relax Your Skin with a Hot Thermal Treatment
(00:41:32) - Red Light Therapy

]]> false 00:47:10 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E07: The Psychological Aspects of Cults]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2415800 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e07-the-psychological-aspects-of-cults Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:02:00) - Exploring the Psychological World of Cults
(00:03:13) - Exploring Cults: What is a cult?
(00:15:04) - Heads Up! Mental Health on Campus
(00:16:07) - Brain Matters: Cults Inside Out
(00:16:44) - Are Cults More prevalent in the US?
(00:22:46) - Are College Campuses Being Used as Places for Cult recruitment?
(00:30:08) - Brain Matters: Mental Health, The Capstone
(00:31:47) - Cults and the Psychological aspects
(00:32:32) - How many Religious Cults are there in the US?
(00:39:25) - Are there warning signs that people may miss, when first encountering a
(00:41:31) - Have You Ever Been Threatened?
(00:43:07) - How to Get Out of a Cult
(00:46:25) - What's the Most Surprising Case of Brainwashed People?
(00:53:34) - "Thank You!"
(00:54:02) - Voices UA: Brain Matters

]]> false 00:55:50 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E06: Personalized Care and Mental Health]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:44 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2410647 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e06-personalized-care-and-mental-health Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:02:30) - Home Nursing: Personalized Care
(00:03:27) - How to start a business as a nurse
(00:06:12) - Home RN: misconceptions about home RNs
(00:11:53) - Home-based IV Therapy and Urgent Care
(00:15:11) - Mental Health: Brain Matters
(00:16:51) - Home RN: What are the most common reasons clients contact you for
(00:19:55) - Mental health care for students and others
(00:22:23) - What kind of support do you provide for caregivers?
(00:24:06) - Does Medicare for Older Patients cover these visits?
(00:25:24) - How mental health is handled in the home
(00:28:05) - How many people are on staff at the nursing home? Are they
(00:29:24) - Home RNs: What clients benefit the most?
(00:32:11) - Mental Health: Caregiving and Personalization
(00:36:14) - How to treat a hangover on campus?
(00:38:50) - Visit the Home RNs Fee
(00:39:23) - Advocates for the Healthcare System
(00:42:03) - How to treat chronic illnesses on a college campus
(00:43:11) - Wrong dose of GLP
(00:44:29) - How has technology supported your care at home?
(00:46:03) - One change for the elderly each year
(00:47:13) - Brain Matters: Flu and How to Prevent it

]]> false 00:51:23 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E05: Healing Our Pets Heals Us Too]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:21 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2382864 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e05-healing-our-pets-heals-us-too Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:03:58) - Inspiring scientists: The story of Charles Finch
(00:09:50) - Doug Card on Working for Exotics Vets
(00:14:25) - Brain Matters: The Capstone
(00:15:42) - Dr. Coward on His Pet Lover Relationships
(00:17:28) - A Vet's Love of Animals
(00:21:30) - Have You Ever Worked With Animals?
(00:25:11) - How to Heal a Sad Story With a Dog
(00:31:05) - A Dog Gets the Rescue
(00:31:25) - The Suicide Rate amongst Veterarians
(00:37:17) - Mental Health: Head Matters...
(00:38:13) - Brain Matters
(00:39:55) - Do Dogs Know When They're Disturbed?
(00:42:06) - Are There Pets That Can Help Your Mental Health?
(00:46:22) - How to Keep Your Dog's Health
(00:51:50) - One Australian's Ayurvedic treatment for autoimmune diseases
(00:56:43) - "The Vet's Dog: A Memoir"
(00:57:15) - Brain Matters: Animal Issues on College Students

]]> false 01:01:04 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E04: Career Development and Mental Health]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:58:04 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2382839 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e04-career-development-and-mental-health Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:01:46) - Career Challenges and Mental Health
(00:03:12) - The intersection of career and mental health
(00:10:25) - The importance of a college degree for your career
(00:13:14) - Mental Health: Career Development and Stress
(00:18:19) - Decision Making for Students
(00:24:00) - Counselors on Career Decision Making
(00:27:41) - Career and Mental Well-being
(00:32:50) - Do College Students Have
(00:37:10) - Are there Career Jobs that negatively impact mental health?
(00:41:18) - Heads Up: Career Development and Mental Health
(00:42:06) - Favorite Career Assessment and Screening Tools
(00:48:11) - Making the Transition from College to Career
(00:52:25) - Deciding on a major
(00:54:56) - Brain Matters: Seth Hayden on Mental Health

]]> false 00:57:55 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E03: Chromotherapy: How Colors Affect Our Mental Health]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:36 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2364866 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e03-chromotherapy-how-colors-affect-our-mental-health Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters: Mental Health on a Campus
(00:03:49) - Does color affect the brain?
(00:04:23) - Interior Design Students: Color Psychology
(00:07:53) - How to Balance Your Body With Color
(00:10:12) - What Really Happened In My Son's Room
(00:13:56) - Mental Health: Head Matters
(00:15:17) - Brain Matters: Chromotherapy
(00:16:14) - What Colors Should Students Have In Their Dorm Rooms?
(00:17:36) - Color Trends for 2017
(00:18:45) - How Color Affects Your Body
(00:20:19) - Do Red Light Lights Help with Sleep?
(00:23:29) - How Do You Know What Your Favorite Color Is?
(00:25:11) - Paint the Clients' Rooms
(00:26:29) - Mental Health: Color Therapy
(00:30:41) - Therapy Therapy Spaces: Color Combinations
(00:32:22) - How to improve your mood with chromotherapy
(00:34:48) - How to positively impact your mood with chromotherapy
(00:36:45) - Color Therapy for People of All Ages
(00:38:49) - Color Therapy in Your Work
(00:41:57) - Does chromotherapy work? (
(00:45:26) - Does Color Therapy Help to Decrease Depression?
(00:50:06) - Colonotherapy
(00:53:58) - Mental Health: Color Therapy

]]> false 00:58:14 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E02: Healing From Religious Trauma]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:00:04 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2347390 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e02-healing-from-religious-trauma Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:02:08) - How to Heal From Religious Trauma
(00:02:52) - Confessions of a Psychotherapist
(00:05:29) - Religious trauma and spiritual abuse
(00:07:48) - Is Religious Trauma Different from Personal Trauma?
(00:13:12) - Brain Matters
(00:14:36) - PTSD and religious trauma
(00:18:15) - Cults and Religious Trauma
(00:19:07) - Advice for Young Adults Leaving a Cult
(00:24:06) - How Long Does It Take to Heal From Religious Trauma?
(00:29:09) - What does healing from religious trauma typically involve?
(00:34:16) - Why Your Brain Matters
(00:35:24) - Brain Matters
(00:36:20) - How Many Books Have You Written?
(00:37:37) - How to Heal From Religious Trauma (without Reconversion)
(00:40:32) - What should friends or family know when supporting someone who is healing from
(00:42:36) - What Would Be the First Step for Sexual Assault Survivors?
(00:43:25) - Jim Palmer on Deconstructing Christianity
(00:46:12) - Counseling UA Edu

]]> false 00:48:06 <![CDATA[Brain Matters S13.E01: ADHD: Unlock Your Superhero]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:00:23 +0000 WVUA-FM | UA Student Media | The University of Alabama https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/13516/episode/2340432 https://brain-matters-radio.castos.com/episodes/brain-matters-s13e01-adhd-unlock-your-superhero Chapters

(00:00:00) - Brain Matters
(00:01:58) - Unlock Your ADHD: Brain Matters
(00:03:58) - What is an ADHD Coach?
(00:11:50) - Superman in My Head?
(00:14:16) - How to Get Over ADHD: Hannah Bookbinder
(00:18:35) - How to help a child with ADHD with Just a Diagnosis
(00:20:44) - How to Manage Not Being able to Focus without Medication?
(00:23:38) - App for ADHD People Only, My Toad
(00:26:27) - Mental Health: How to Get Through the Week
(00:28:55) - Brain Matters: ADHD
(00:29:51) - How many chapters does the book have? What are some of the
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