In this episode of The Neurochemistry Podcast, host Will Sanchez speaks with Dr. Anna Beyeler about the science of anxiety and what happens in the brain when we anticipate danger. Together, they explore the difference between fear and anxiety, when anxiety becomes a disorder, and how brain regions such as the insular cortex and amygdala contribute to anxious behaviour. The conversation also touches on dopamine, psychedelics, brain plasticity, mental health treatments, the importance of basic research, and advice for young scientists building a career in neuroscience.
