Think you know how people learn? You might be surprised.

This week on Talk Trippy to Me, we’re taking a closer look at the work of neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath and breaking down what decades of brain research actually tell us about learning and memory.

We’ll talk about why learning styles aren’t backed by evidence, why highlighting and rereading don’t do as much as we think, and why struggling to remember something is often the very thing that helps it stick. We also cover practical techniques like spaced repetition and retrieval practice; methods that can help anyone learn more effectively.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or just someone who enjoys understanding how the brain works, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important things we do every day: learn.

Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore what neuroscience has uncovered about how our brains really grow.

AI Addiction

When the Tool Starts Using You

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and connect—but what happens when convenience turns into dependence? In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, we dive into the emerging science behind AI addiction, exploring how chatbots and generative AI can hijack our reward systems, reshape critical thinking, and even become emotional substitutes for real human relationships.

We examine the psychology of dopamine, cognitive offloading, and why our brains are wired to seek instant answers. We also discuss the growing concerns surrounding AI companions, emotional attachment, productivity dependence, and whether we’re outsourcing more than just our tasks.

Is AI making us smarter—or simply making it easier to stop thinking?

Join us as we separate fear from fact, unpack the latest research, and ask one of the biggest questions of our time: Are we using AI… or is AI beginning to use us?

Topics include:

* Dopamine and the reward loop

* AI companions and emotional attachment

* Critical thinking and cognitive decline

* Productivity vs. dependency

* Healthy ways to use AI without losing yourself

Research-driven. Thought-provoking. Judgment-free.

When does compassion become kindness… and when does it become permission?

In this episode of Talk Trippy to Me, we explore the fine line between empathy and enabling. Is there a point where our desire to help someone actually prevents them from taking responsibility? Can compassion, when left unchecked, become complicit in harmful behavior?

We dive into the psychology behind enabling, accountability, trauma, addiction, family dynamics, and the social pressures that make it difficult to set healthy boundaries. Drawing from research, real-life examples, and thoughtful discussion, we examine why saying “no” can sometimes be the most compassionate response.

This isn’t an episode about judging people—it’s about asking difficult questions:

* When does forgiveness become avoidance?

* Are we helping people grow, or protecting them from consequences?

* Can accountability be one of the greatest forms of compassion?

Join us as we unpack the uncomfortable space where empathy and responsibility collide.

Talk Trippy to Me is a research-driven podcast exploring psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, culture, and the human experience—one conversation at a time.