Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 24
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
Instagram: 2.0M followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
emily.birdaudio@gmail.com
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Host
Cat de Lange - Health journalist and co-host covering brain health, neuroscience and evidence-based wellness for New Scientist.
Helen Thomson - Science journalist and co-host covering neuroscience, mental health and the science of wellbeing for New Scientist.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Kevin Tracey - Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis And The Evidence Behind Consumer Wellness Claims.
Mathew White - Blue Spaces, Mental Health, Stress, Pain, Attention Restoration And The Amount Of Time Near Water Associated With Potential Benefits.
Caroline Hickman - Eco-anxiety, Climate Distress, Resilience, Grief, Fear And Constructive Ways To Respond To Climate Change.
Yaakov Stern - Cognitive Reserve, Dementia Risk, Bilingualism, Music, Exercise, Social Engagement And Activities That May Support Brain Resilience.
Paul Kenny - Glp-1 Drugs, Appetite, Cravings, Addiction, Mood And Potential Effects On Long-term Brain Health.
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Episodes
Has social media left you desensitised?
October 15, 2026
Bonus Brain Tips! Series 3 of Change Your Mind with New Scientist is on it's way! But we couldn't leave you with nothing whilst we put together our next batch of myth-busting interviews with top brain experts. Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson share the very best tips and tricks they've picked up in their decades as Health Journalists. We learn how protecting your hearing could be the secret to protecting against dementia and how to fight habituation and feel more alive. Produced by Emily...
Your Brain Questions Answered: Lion’s Mane, Pets and Doodling
October 08, 2026
Can a growth mindset help you cope with exam pressure? Does writing by hand help you remember more? And what does the science really say about lion’s mane and pets? In this special listener Q&A, Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson bring series two of Change Your Mind with New Scientist to a close by answering questions from the inbox. Drawing on neuroscience research, they explore effective studying, stress, memory and the claims surrounding popular brain-health supplements. Along the way, they ...
Exercise - What’s the right dose for your brain?
October 01, 2026
Exercise is often framed as a way to get fit, but what if its biggest benefits are happening in your brain? In this episode of Change Your Mind, Health Journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson explore why movement matters for our mood and long-term brain health, and why making exercise part of everyday life can feel like such a challenge. Joining them is Brendon Stubbs, a leading researcher in physical activity and mental health. Together, they look at what science is beginning to reveal a...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Change Your Mind with New Scientist?
Change Your Mind with New Scientist is hosted by Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson. Its publicly listed email is emily.birdaudio@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Change Your Mind with New Scientist?
The publicly listed email for Change Your Mind with New Scientist: emily.birdaudio@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Change Your Mind with New Scientist have?
Podseeker estimates Change Your Mind with New Scientist reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Change Your Mind with New Scientist?
Change Your Mind with New Scientist typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established researchers, professors, clinicians, psychologists and specialist practitioners with advanced expertise in neuroscience, brain health, mental health, medicine or related behavioral science, supported by peer-reviewed research, clinical work or a substantial body of relevant scholarship. Common among recent guests: Leading academic or clinical research in a relevant specialty; Peer-reviewed research or major research programs; Professional expertise capable of translating complex science for a general audience. Recent guests include Kevin Tracey, Mathew White, and Caroline Hickman.
How hard is it to get booked on Change Your Mind with New Scientist?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Change Your Mind with New Scientist cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Brain Health, Neuroscience, Mental Health, and Dementia. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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