From adrenaline to dopamine, our lives are shaped by brain chemicals. They are the hormones and neurotransmitters that our brains run on. These chemicals create our fondest memories, influence how we make decisions, who we love, and dictate basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep. Molecules like adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin may commonly crop up in headlines, but how much do we really know about how hormones and neurotransmitters control every aspect of our lives?

In this hour-long webinar, Ginny Smith, author of Overloaded: how every aspect of your life is influenced by your brain chemicals explores how tiny molecules affect everything we do. You will learn about the roles chemicals play in every facet of our lives.

What roles do cortisol and adrenaline play in memory formation? How do hormones and neurotransmitters affect the trajectory of our romantic relationships? Ginny introduces scientists at the cutting-edge of brain chemistry research who are uncovering unexpected connections between these crucial chemicals. You will learn about real-world examples of how neurochemicals, and their manipulation, impact every part of our lives. Ginny also takes us on an eye-opening journey through the remarkable world of neurotransmitters, unveiling the chemicals inside each of us that touch all aspects of our lives.

To receive a 25% discount on the book, please use code: OVERLOADEDCW25 at the checkout on Bloomsbury.com.

Meet the author

 

Ginny Smith, author of Overloaded

Ginny Smith

Ginny Smith is a science writer and presenter who loves sharing the wonders of the human brain. She has co-written five books for DK publishing, and had articles featured in publications including BBC Science Focus and The Telegraph. Her latest book, ‘Overloaded’, was chosen as one of the ‘Books to read in 2021’ by New Scientist magazine.

Ginny founded Braintastic! Science, producing spectacular science shows and resources to help young people understand their brains. She is regularly found on stage at schools, festivals and events. She also teaches at the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Continuing Education, is a regular on the Cosmic Shambles Network and hosts the British Psychological Society’s Psych Crunch Podcast.

 
 

Book cover of Overloaded by Ginny Smith

Utilising her knowledge of brain chemistry, author of Overloaded: how every aspect of your life is influenced by your brain chemicals Ginny Smith explores how brain chemicals shape our lives and control us. They are the hormones and neurotransmitters that our brains run on, and Overloaded looks at the roles they play in all aspects of our experiences, from how we make decisions, who we love, what we remember to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep.

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