The Brain Health Mission Podcast

What does your gut have to do with your brain? More than you might think.

In this episode of the Brain Health Mission Podcast, our host Jana Midelfart-Hoff is joined by Suzanne Dickson, a neuroendocrinologist whose research focuses on appetite regulation and the brain's control of food intake, and Hans Törnblom, a gastroenterologist and leading expert in disorders of the gut–brain interaction. Together, they explore the fascinating two-way relationship between the brain and the gut, and why looking after one means looking after the other.

Together, they discuss why we eat from an evolutionary perspective, how today's food environment has...

In this episode of the Brain Health Mission Podcast, our host Jana Midelfart-Hoff sits down with Max Hilz, an expert in autonomic nervous system disorders and autogenic training, to explore the impact of stress on brain health.

Brain health is rising on the European policy agenda—but what does that mean in practice?

In this episode of the Brain Health Mission Podcast, our host Jana Midelfart-Hoff speaks with Fred Destrebecq from the European Brain Council about the growing importance of brain health policy in Europe. They reflect on key takeaways from Brain Awareness Week in Brussels, explore the scale and economic impact of neurological disorders, and assess current progress across the EU.

In this episode of the Brain Health Mission Podcast, our host Jana Midelfart-Hoff explores the fascinating and rapidly evolving field of neurotechnology. Joined by Virginia Mathieu, Director of Neurotechnology at the Centre for Future Generations, they unpack what neurotechnology is, how it is developing, and its potential to support brain health.

The conversation also dives into important questions around how to distinguish truly beneficial innovations from gimmicks, as well as key considerations such as data protection and the evolving European legislative landscape.

This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the intersection of brain health, technology, and policy—providing valuable insights into...