Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder in which the brain develops differently, leading to issues with attention, inhibition of thoughts, movements and emotions. This talk will cover how psychedelics work in the brain, how an ADHD brain looks and functions differently to non-ADHD brains, and the emerging evidence that psychedelics may be...
Are you stuck in a self-sabotaging habit? Do you fixate on a particular negative story about yourself? Are limiting beliefs holding you back from reaching your fullest potential? Do you sometimes feel like its just too hard or too late, to change? It’s not you, it’s your brain. Join us for an illuminating lecture from Neuroscientist...
"The Neuroscience of Art" delves into the rising field of neuroaesthetics, and with it the intricate and fundamental relationship between the human brain and artistic expression and appreciation. Neuroscience is revealing just how powerful art is, creating long-lasting physiological and neurological changes. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this talk examines how this new understanding of how...
What do cats need to keep them happy? What are the rules cats expect us to follow when we interact with them? Why do cats ask for attention but then sometimes object when we stroke them? Where do cats go and what do they get up to when they leave the house? How have cats...
Trauma and its related symptoms are not all ‘just in your head’! Recent studies indicate that the effects of trauma on the body are often overlooked. Undergoing traumatic stress greatly impacts the body: trauma not only significantly affects most psychological processes, but also your overall health, leading to the development of disease and even altering...
THE TRUTH ISN’T OUT THERE - THE NEW AGE OF CONSPIRACY THEORY Conspiracy theories went into overdrive in the lockdown and show no signs of abating. Eccentric and intellectually lax mumbo jumbo or democratised truth seeking that subverts traditional gatekeepers? Will deepfakes turbocharge disinformation? Some theories are leading devotees to anti Semitism and climate science...
Power is a turn on. Surrendering control, seizing it - these acts make it possible for many of us to allow ourselves pleasure for pleasure’s sake, to be purely sexual, to step out of the societal expected roles. Fantasies about being served or serving others are common and the basis for tons of erotica and...
Cortisol is nature’s built in alarm system, it controls your mood, motivation and fear. From your daily rhythms to your responses to events; cortisol courses through your body to help you meet the needs of the day. It can feel exhilarating, but is it always a good thing? Can too much harm our mind and...
Altered State discuss what action we can take as individuals to effect real green change. How can we best exert influence? Will Bristol capitalise on its new Green Party MP? Is voting Green a wasted vote in general elections given Labour's supermajority. And we’ll ask To B or not to B Corp? We’ll look at...
The image of a female witch, with broom and black cat serving the devil, is ingrained in pop culture. But where did this stereotype come from? The concept of witchcraft emerged slowly over the course of several centuries as a result of theological, intellectual, and cultural changes in ideas about demons and heresy. Magical practices were...
Whether mystical, cathartic, or insightful, the psychedelic experience provides feelings of deep insights and understanding of human consciousness, as well as benefits in mental health. Based on brain imaging and psychological studies involving psychedelics, we will explore in what way these compounds may provide valuable insights into consciousness. We will also explore some of the...
Every so often we hear of seemingly extraordinary feats of human endurance. We'll hear from those who have overcome life-changing events and mental challenges through their sheer stamina and inspirational mindset. Those who have looked death in the face and didn't blink and who have harnessed their own tenacious physical courage and determination to help...
