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 S08.E17: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eating Disorders
Dr. Guenther interviews Sharmen Rutherford, Licensed Professional Counselor, about how cognitive...
Brain Matters S08.E16: Graduation and Post-Commencement Stress Disorder
Dr. Guenther interviews Paige Miller, Career Consultant at the University of Alabama Career Center...
Brain Matters S08.E15: Cultivating Habit Change
Dr. Guenther interviews Assistant Professor of Nursing in the Capstone College of Nursing, Dr....
Brain Matters S08.E14: Leaving vs. Quitting
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Jennifer Wisdom, clinical psychologist and author of Leaving...
Brain Matters S08.E13: Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Disorders
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Tim Prestley, neurologist about using genetic testing in the treatment...
Brain Matters S08.E12: How To Talk To Your Professor About Your Mental Health
Dr. Guenther interviews Catherine Reynolds, UA Alumna and staff at Mental Health America, about...
Brain Matters S08.E11: Relationships with Stepfamilies
Dr. Guenther interviews Mary T. Kelly, renowned stepfamilies therapist and author, about...
Brain Matters S08.E10: The Psychology of Self-Deception
Dr. Guenther interviews licensed psychologist, author and speaker, Dr. Cortney Warren about lies...
Brain Matters S08.E09: Happiness and Hope
Dr. Guenther interviewed Dr. Jamie Kurtz, Professor of Psychology at James Madison University,...
Brain Matters S08.E08: Changing What You Feel by Changing What You Eat
Dr. Guenther interviews neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Goehler, who is recognized for her discovery that...
Brain Matters S08.E07: How Laughter and Humor Benefit Mental Health
Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Brian King, a bio-psychologist and a stand up comedian about how humor...
Brain Matters S08.E06: The Psychology of Fear – Why We Like To Be Frightened
Dr. Guenther interviewed Dr. Alan Brown, author and English professor at the University of West...