Ask Mayim Anything #6: Earworms, Love’s Effects on the Brain, Outgrowing Your Therapist, ADHD & Age, The Breastfeeding Bond

This podcast episode explores various topics related to mental health and neuroscience. It discusses the correlation between childhood head injuries and the development of mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression. The episode also delves into sensory processing disorder and the differences between sensory hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity. The complex interplay of brain regions and neurochemical systems involved in love is explored, as well as the interplay between genetics and experience in shaping mental health. The role of oxytocin in bonding between mothers and babies during breastfeeding is highlighted. The reasons why babies may have trouble sleeping are addressed, and the relationship between comfort foods and mood regulation is discussed. The episode also touches on ADHD and the potential exacerbation of symptoms in adulthood, as well as the question of when it may be necessary to switch therapists and the ethical implications of transitioning from a therapist-client relationship to a personal friendship.