{"podcast":{"title":"NOVA Presents","slug":"nova-presents-1297629","podcast_index_feed_id":1297629,"rss_url":"https://feeds.wgbh.org/322/feed-rss.xml","website_url":"https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/","image_url":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/fdb1349b-f3d4-44c3-a907-b155c326d0dd/NOVApresents_3000x3000.jpg","author":"GBH (Maggie.Gourville@prx.org)","episode_count":92,"summary":"Ever wonder what's really going on in the world of science? We've got you covered. Join us for conversations with the researchers making tomorrow's breakthroughs, deep dives into the universe's biggest mysteries, and clear explanations of the discoveries that matter most. We're talking climate breakthroughs, space mysteries, AI developments, and quantum leaps, all explained by the people doing the work. Whether you're curious about breaking headlines, fascinated by black holes and alien worlds, or ready for mind-bending conversations with brilliant scientists, NOVA Presents delivers four incredible series that make complex science feel like chatting with your smartest friend. For over 50 years, NOVA has been your trusted guide to understanding the world, now we're bringing that same curiosity and clarity straight to your ears. Come explore with us. Discover more NOVA content and subscribe to our YouTube channel.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T20:22:30.581426+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629"},"episode":{"title":"Neuroscience of Exercise","slug":"neuroscience-of-exercise","published_at":"2026-07-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629/neuroscience-of-exercise","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629","url":"https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_322_98fb85d3-c93c-41c1-9704-47e68e4131fa&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wgbh.org%2F322%2Ffeed-rss.xml","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/sblTq32fyWAjsHzze2LG/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/98fb85d3-c93c-41c1-9704-47e68e4131fa/NV_POT_Wendy_Suzuki_062326_Audio_Bucket_B_Pt1_Podcast.mp3","summary":"Wendy Suzuki says just 10 minutes of movement can change your brain.But how? What’s actually happening in your head during a walk—or a workout—and why does it matter so much? Wendy joins Hakeem to unpack the science of exercise and the brain, from chemical surges to lasting rewiring. Plus: how do meditation, cold showers, and your environment really change your brain? Learn more about NOVA and visit our YouTube channel. -------------------------- Guest Bio: Wendy Suzuki is a neuroscientist and the Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University, where her research focuses on the effects of exercise onand memory andon brain function. She is the author of several books, including Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion, and is a widely sought-after speaker on brain health, anxiety, and human performance.","meta_description":"Wendy Suzuki says just 10 minutes of movement can change your brain.But how? What’s actually happening in your head during a walk—or a workout—and why doe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1247,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nova-presents-1297629/episodes/neuroscience-of-exercise/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629/neuroscience-of-exercise.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}