Science-Based Mental Health Podcast Cuts Through Wellness Noise
New Scientist has launched Change Your Mind, a new weekly podcast that aims to separate fact from fiction in the crowded mental health and wellness space. The show, which debuted on May 14th, is hosted by New Scientist Editor Catherine de Lange alongside science journalist and life sciences specialist Helen Thomson.
Expert Hosts Tackle Trending Wellness Claims
The podcast addresses the overwhelming flood of wellness advice dominating social media platforms, from cold water swimming and Lion’s Mane supplements to mouth taping and other trending health hacks. Each episode features expert guests from neuroscience, psychology, and longevity fields to examine popular claims and provide evidence-based analysis.
“Our brains are our most valuable asset, yet they’re wildly complex and often misunderstood,” said Catherine de Lange. “We all want to look after our brain health, but when every scroll on social media brings a new ‘must try’ hack or bold claim, it is impossible to know what is genuinely worth your time.”
First Episode Tackles Anxiety Management
The debut episode focuses on anxiety, challenging common social media advice by revealing why completely eliminating anxiety isn’t realistic or advisable. Instead, the episode presents three evidence-based steps to transform listeners’ relationship with anxiety, offering practical guidance grounded in scientific research.
The podcast format includes weekly Thursday releases across all major podcast platforms, with plans to expand to YouTube in the future. Each episode will examine a different trending topic, from miracle supplements to manifestation practices, providing clear, actionable advice based on scientific evidence.
Accessible Science Communication
The show’s approach emphasizes making complex neuroscience accessible and entertaining for general audiences. By combining rigorous scientific analysis with engaging presentation, Change Your Mind aims to serve as an antidote to the often contradictory and unsubstantiated wellness advice proliferating across digital platforms.
The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with additional platform availability expected as the series continues.
Source: Podwires Newsletter
