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What a Nerve!

What a Nerve!

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Your brain and nervous system are running the show - from how you think and feel to how you handle stress - but most of us never learn how they work.


Hosted by Jane Ollis, founder of neurotech company SONA, What A Nerve is where brain science meets real life. Each episode features neuroscientists, doctors, and innovators sharing the latest discoveries about the brain–body connection - plus practical ways to train your nervous system, build resilience, and feel more in control.


Whether you’re curious about brain health, want to understand your stress response, or just love good science stories, this podcast will help you upgrade your brain and bring your best to life.

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Episodes
  • Stress, Brain Waves, and the Future of Stimulation with Dr Tim West

    Stress, Brain Waves, and the Future of Stimulation with Dr Tim West
    Sep 21 2025

    What happens when your brain waves fall out of sync? In this episode of What a Nerve, Jane Ollis talks with neuroscientist Dr Tim West about how stress reshapes the brain, why tremors in Parkinson’s patients ease when anxiety fades, and what this reveals about the brain–body connection. They dive into the hidden world of oscillations - those rhythms running through your brain, muscles, and even your ears - and explore how the next generation of non-invasive brain stimulation could change the future of treatment.

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    25 mins
  • From Prevention to Cure: The Future of Brain Health with Dr. Mayur Bodani

    From Prevention to Cure: The Future of Brain Health with Dr. Mayur Bodani
    Sep 5 2025

    Can we move from simply managing brain health to actually curing neurological disorders? In this thought-provoking conversation, SONA founder Jane Ollis sits down with neuropsychiatrist Dr. Mayur Bodani to explore the cutting edge of brain science.

    They discuss:

    🧠 How neuropsychiatry is evolving to treat neurological disorders holistically

    ⚡ The promise of non-invasive brain stimulation - including Dr. Bodani’s work in Parkinson’s

    🔄 Neuroplasticity and how to harness it for recovery

    🥦 The lifestyle habits that truly protect brain health

    🚀 The future of research and the myths we need to leave behind

    If you care about keeping your brain healthy - or want a glimpse of where neuroscience is headed - this episode is for you.
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    20 mins
  • Inside the Brain with Dr Tony Steffert

    Inside the Brain with Dr Tony Steffert
    Aug 30 2025

    What if your brain made decisions before you even knew it - and you could watch it happen in real time? In this fascinating conversation, neuroscientist Dr Tony Steffert takes us inside the brain to explore how decisions are formed, how fast the brain can rewire, and why focus starts in the body.

    You’ll learn:

    • 🧠 How your brain commits to a decision 300 milliseconds before you’re aware of it
    • 🔄 Why it’s possible to rewire brain patterns in just 20 minutes
    • 😌 The science of switching off stress in under 5 minutes
    • 🖐️ How neuroscientists detect intent before you’ve moved a muscle
    • ⚡ Why your body state is the key to peak mental performance

    This episode blends mind-blowing science with practical takeaways - perfect for anyone curious about the brain, stress, and how to take back control.
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    18 mins
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