Awareness of mental health and anxiety are at an all-time high and this episode's guest is treating it astronauts! Kevin and Jesse are joined Dr. Mark George, endowed professor of psychiatry at MUSC and a pioneer in the field of brain stimulation and treatments! Dr. George discusses treating depression, OCD, PTSD and more through the use of magnets (transcranial magnetic stimulation) as well as the opportunity to treat NASA astronauts dealing with depression on the way to Mars!

00:00 The Start

02:33 Dr. George Joins the Show

05:10 Tackling the Disease of Depression Through Stimulation

09:30 Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Treat OCD, Smoking, PTSD, and more. 

16:00 Strengthening the Brain to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

19:20 Treating NASA Astronauts with Depression Through TMS

23:28 Where Do We Go from Here 

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