BRAIN MATTERS
ABOUT BRAIN MATTERS
Dr. BJ Guenther hosts this engaging weekly show dedicated to exploring the important aspects of college mental health. Each episode features insightful interviews with a diverse range of guests who share their expertise and personal experiences on critical topics such as anxiety, relationships, academic pressures, depression, and other issues that are highly relevant to the college student experience. Through these conversations, listeners gain valuable perspectives and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of college life and foster their mental well-being.
You can listen live Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. on WVUA 90.7 FM or on our live stream.
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Dr. B.J. Guenther
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EPISODES
Brain Matters S11.E12: I Survived My Freshman Year, Now What?
Dr. Guenther interviews Christina Gooden, Retention Coordinator for UA First, about freshman year...
Brain Matters S11.E11: What Happens To Your Brain When You Listen To Binaural Beats?
Dr Guenther interviews audiologist, Dr Brian Taylor about what are binaural beats and how they can...
Brain Matters S11.E10: Realistic Self-Care for College Students
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Millie Dawson-Hardy about using self-care for balancing life at college.
Brain Matters S11.E09: Understanding Addiction
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Caleb Lee. Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor in Human Development and...
Brain Matters S11.E08: The History of Mental Health in the State of Alabama
Dr. Guenther interviews Steve Davis, Historian for the Alabama Department of Mental Health about...
Brain Matters S11.E07: Nature Is Medicinal
Dr. Guenther interviews Jarod K. Anderson, author and cryptonaturalist about the ways nature has...
Brain Matters S11.E06: Internship Anxiety
Dr. Guenther interviews Kristi Wheeler-Griffin, Manager, Experiential Learning at the University...
Brain Matters S11.E05: The Epidemic of Loneliness
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, professor at The University of British Columbia,...
Brain Matters S11.E04: Neuroplasticity – What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Brock Kirwan, Director of the MindCORE Neuroimaging Facility at The...
Brain Matters S11.E03: Sleep Deprivation In College Students
Dr. Guenther interview Dr. Stephen Thomas, Director of the UAB Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic,...
Brain Matters S11.E2: How Music Can Boost Your Mood
Dr. Guenther interviews Dawn Sandell, Director of Music Therapy Field Education at the University...
Brain Matters S11.E01: I Thought I Knew How To Study But I Don’t
Dr. Guenther interviews UA Online Academic Success Coaches Dani Sagirs and Victoria Clark about...