What a Nerve!
Your brain and nervous system are running the show - from how you think and feel to how you handle stress - but most of us never learn how they work.
Hosted by Jane Ollis, founder of neurotech company SONA, What A Nerve is where brain science meets real life. Each episode features neuroscientists, doctors, and innovators sharing the latest discoveries about the brain–body connection - plus practical ways to train your nervous system, build resilience, and feel more in control.
Whether you’re curious about brain health, want to understand your stress response, or just love good science stories, this podcast will help you upgrade your brain and bring your best to life.
What a Nerve!
Stress, Brain Waves, and the Future of Stimulation with Dr Tim West
What happens when your brain waves fall out of sync? In this episode of What a Nerve, Jane Ollis talks with neuroscientist Dr Tim West about how stress reshapes the brain, why tremors in Parkinson’s patients ease when anxiety fades, and what this reveals about the brain–body connection. They dive into the hidden world of oscillations - those rhythms running through your brain, muscles, and even your ears - and explore how the next generation of non-invasive brain stimulation could change the future of treatment.