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Psychedelic Therapies: Psychiatric Breakthrough or Just an Excuse to Get High? (Part 1)

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10 min readJun 2, 2024

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Psychedelic Therapies: Psychiatric Breakthrough or Just an Excuse to Get High? (Part 1)

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective

My professional role requires me to constantly translate concepts from the scientific literature and clinical best practices into…

8 min readMay 24, 2024

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective

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The Science of Sorrow: Exploring the Neuroscience of Grief

8 min readMay 19, 2024

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The Science of Sorrow: Exploring the Neuroscience of Grief

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Mind AND Matter: How New Therapies are Redefining Mind-Body Medicine

5 min readMay 6, 2024

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Mind AND Matter: How New Therapies are Redefining Mind-Body Medicine

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There’s No Such Thing as Mental Health: The Physical Costs of Psychological Distress

Few things brought me greater joy than being the lead scientist on a mental health R&D portfolio while constantly trying to convince my…

9 min readApr 28, 2024

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There’s No Such Thing as Mental Health: The Physical Costs of Psychological Distress

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The Predictive Brain and Chronic Pain, Part 2: Rewiring the Brain to Alleviate Pain

Welcome back to our deep dive into the world of chronic pain, exploring how our brains play a pivotal role in this complex condition. In…

8 min readApr 19, 2024

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The Predictive Brain and Chronic Pain, Part 2: Rewiring the Brain to Alleviate Pain

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The Predictive Brain and Chronic Pain, Part 1: Rethinking Our Body’s Alarm System

8 min readApr 12, 2024

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The Predictive Brain and Chronic Pain, Part 1: Rethinking Our Body’s Alarm System

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The Neuroscience of Empathy: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Compassion and Connection

7 min readApr 7, 2024

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The Neuroscience of Empathy: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Compassion and Connection

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What Did I Just See?! The Science of Visual Perception as Told Through Optical Illusions

Ever scrolled through your social feed and stumbled upon an optical illusion that made you do a double-take? Or have you ever had a heated…

5 min readMar 29, 2024

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What Did I Just See?! The Science of Visual Perception as Told Through Optical Illusions

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The Natural Elixir: How Nature Nurtures Our Brain

8 min readMar 22, 2024

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The Natural Elixir: How Nature Nurtures Our Brain

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Bethany Ranes, Ph.D.

Bethany Ranes, Ph.D.

Making neuroscience practical and approachable for all. Join me at my blog, “Firing and Wiring,” for all your go-to brain insights. No Ph.D. required.

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