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Change Your Mind with New Scientist

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Anxiety
Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive Reserve
Sleep
Cold Water Swimming
Dementia
Vagus Nerve
Brain Health
Olfactory System
Solitude
Gut Microbiome
Naps
Chronic Stress
Friendships
Rest
Climate Anxiety
Blue Spaces
Sauna
Mental Health
Loneliness

Change Your Mind from New Scientist brings you the brain health advice you really need to know. Every week, award‑winning science journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson cut through wellness hype to find out what actually keeps your mind sharp, your mood steady and your memory strong. As friends, they’ve spent decades swapping stories, testing trends and exploring the latest neuroscience, and t... more

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Exercise is often framed as a way to get fit, but what if its biggest benefits are happening in your brain? In this episode of Change Your Mind, Health Journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson explore why movement matters for our mood and long-term... more

Is now really the worst time in history to be a teenager? This week, health Journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson take on a topic that worries many parents: teenage mental health.

Helping them wade through the misinformation is Lucy Foulkes, a ... more

Feeling tempted by social media tips to “reset” your vagus nerve, fix your anxiety and banish inflammation? In this episode, Health Journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson dig into the science behind vagus nerve stimulation.

With neurosurgeon and... more

Why do so many of us feel calmer, clearer and more creative by the sea, a river or a lake? In this episode, Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson dive into the science of blue spaces. Picking apart the theories behind why water captures our attention and ho... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Tracey
Neurosurgeon, president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, expert on vagus nerve and inflammation
Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health
Episode: The Vagus Nerve - Could this be the key to reducing your inflammation?
Matt White
Health and environmental psychologist; senior scientist at Vienna CogSci Hub
Vienna Cognitive Science Hub
Episode: Blue Spaces - How Spending Time Near Water can Boost your Mental Health
Caroline Hickman
Psychotherapist specializing in climate aware therapy; conducted large-scale eco-anxiety research
University of Bath
Episode: Eco-anxiety - How to Cope with your Stress about Climate Change
Yaakov Stern
Professor of Neuropsychology at Columbia University, pioneer of cognitive reserve concept
Columbia University
Episode: Cognitive Reserve - How to Future-Proof your Brain
Paul Kenny
Professor of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; expert on brain reward and motivation systems
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Episode: Ozempic: Could Weight-Loss Drugs have Surprising Brain Benefits?
Claudia Hammond
Award-winning broadcaster, author and psychology lecturer
University of Sussex (visiting professor)
Episode: Rest - How Taking a Break Can Boost Your Brain
Astrid Nehlig
emeritus research director at the French Institute of Health and Medical Research
French Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM)
Episode: Caffeine - Could Your Morning Coffee be Protecting Your Brain?
Michael Leon
Professor Emeritus in Neurobiology and Behavior, UC Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Episode: Smell - The Surprising Link Between Olfaction and Dementia
Netta Weinstein
Professor of psychology specializing in clinical and social psychology
University of Reading
Episode: Solitude - How Time Alone Can Strengthen Your Mental Resilience

Hosts

Cat de Lange
Host of Change Your Mind; New Scientist science journalist focused on brain health and debunking hype
Helen Thomson
Co-host of Change Your Mind; New Scientist science journalist and presenter

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Perfect blend of science and chat

    Loving this podcast!

    Well researched and well presented. I’m fascinated with brain health & this feels accessible to my ( non-scientist ) brain while not at all patronising. Excellent work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryony6
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • I really enjoy this!

    I really love how the presenters explore topics from some fun and interesting incites to deep but digestible explanations of research. Great dynamic between the two of them and super interesting topics with lots of food for thought and practical take away to improve your health and wellbeing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gee Mildred
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Superb Pod

    This is such a good show. Obviously really intelligent presenters but they make the science interesting and useful. They make complicated concepts straight forward by having what seems like a natural conversation about them. But without appearing to dumb down the subject matter. I highly recommend. (Q to the presenters: might computer games fit the quick/ intuitive learning category? I don’t play them but I’ve seen kids working their way through extremely complex rules and set-ups).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dtmc101
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Loved it!

    I listened to the manifesting episode first. It was the perfect mixture of critique through a neuroscience lens and personal reflections that consider the human implications of the topic. So much science discussed in a very accessible conversational format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sparkly jenson
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I really enjoyed the cold water swimming episode. Lots of really interesting insights. Has made me want to get out into the water again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Austinlegro
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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The tone is approachable and not condescending while maintaining rigor.
Guests are well-chosen and the host dynamic keeps topics engaging.
Audience appreciates practical tips that translate research into everyday life.
Listeners praise the show for clear explanations of complex science.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#244
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Spotify
#38
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#20
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#147
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#42
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#91
Italy/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Vagus Nerve - Could this be the key to reducing your inflammation?
Q: Should healthy people start worrying about vagus nerve stimulation, or are there safer, established routes to health right now?
The expert suggests sticking with proven healthy-lifestyle practices (balanced diet, rest, social connections, exercise) and only considering FDA-approved devices for specific conditions, with more data needed before broad recommendations.
Blue Spaces - How Spending Time Near Water can Boost your Mental Health
Q: Which blue spaces are best, and how do on-site experiences compare to open water?
Research shows beaches, shores, and rivers often yield strong benefits, with open water swimming offering exhilaration but higher anxiety; overall, blue spaces near land (edges) tend to be most beneficial, and blue-green space interactions are especially potent.
Blue Spaces - How Spending Time Near Water can Boost your Mental Health
Q: What got you into blue spaces research and why are they important?
Matt explains that blue spaces emerged as a focus after initial work on green spaces; coastal and aquatic environments offer unique atmospheric cues, like light reflections and water sounds, that capture attention and support mental health in ways that go beyond greenery.
Eco-anxiety - How to Cope with your Stress about Climate Change
Q: How big is the problem in concrete terms, especially for young people across different countries?
The episode cites large-scale research across 10 countries showing widespread daily living impacts and a majority of youths experiencing a mix of sadness, fear, and anxiety, with significant portions believing humanity might be doomed, underscoring its global reach.
Cognitive Reserve - How to Future-Proof your Brain
Q: What are the practical takeaways for listeners wanting to boost cognitive reserve in daily life?
Engage in enjoyable activities like music, language learning, socializing, physical exercise, and regular exposure to varied mental challenges; these activities appear to enhance brain connectivity and protective proteins without requiring extreme difficulty.

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Science-forward discussions on brain health, cognitive wellness, and debunking wellness hype. Episodes routinely unpack neuroscience topics—from GLP-1 biology and mood effects to rest, caffeine, brain training, and anxiety—featuring expert guests and practitioner-level takeaways. The show blends rigorous science with accessible conversation and practical tips, aiming to separate hype from evidence and equip listeners with actionable steps for mental sharpness, mood stability, and healthier brains. A notable strength is the mix of high-profile researchers, clinicians, and science communicators, presented in a friendly duo-host format that keeps complex topics engaging and relatable for a broad audience.

What stands out: a consistent emphasi... more

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2. Matt White
3. Caroline Hickman
4. Yaakov Stern
5. Paul Kenny
6. Claudia Hammond
7. Astrid Nehlig
8. Michael Leon

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