A Journey in Hacking Your Brain.
Ready to rewire your brain? Join Melissa Hogenboom as she dives into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity—the brain’s superpower to reshape and adapt. In her project “Brain Hacks,” she didn’t just research; she put herself under the microscope to find practical ways to boost brainpower and resilience.
Melissa takes you through her six-week experiment, where mindfulness, exercise, and learning new skills weren’t just self-care—they were brain upgrades! Supported by brain scans and cognitive behavioral psychologist Thorsten Barnhofer, she’ll show you how everyday activities like sports, music, and even art are secretly boosting your brain’s potential. Want to hack your own brain? Don’t miss it!
Melissa Hogenboom’s bio
- Melissa Hogenboom is an award-winning science journalist, filmmaker and editor at the BBC.
- She makes and commissions films and writes articles on a range of topics including psychology, neuroscience, human evolution and health.
- Her journalism has been recognised by multiple awards, including the Webbys, the Drum Awards, Kavli AAAS Science Awards, the Telly Awards and the British Association of Science Journalism Awards.
- She is a New America fellow, and she is author of The Motherhood Complex and the upcoming book Breadwinners (2025).
