Dr. Franssen’s Neuro Insights

Neuroscience of Everyday Life.

Author and Speaker

Blog posts, Interviews, Articles, and more

Dr. Franssen has appeared in local, national, and international media outlets talking about everything from pumpkin spice to gun violence to Netflix bingeing. Many of her appearances are archived through the blog, where you’ll also find a variety of musings on everyday neuroscience.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Franssen delivers entertaining and informative keynote addresses customized to events and audiences. Past events have ranged in topic from a hilarious science evening featuring the sex lives of animals to a thoughtful fundraising event for Alzheimers. With 20 years speaking experience, and more than a few theatrical experiences, Dr. Franssen deftly commands the attention of her audience and brings insightful neuroscience into everyday life.

The Book

More details coming soon. Dr. Franssen is in writing mode and will be offering sneak peeks in the near future.

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NCAA Mental Health Best Practices
NCAA Mental Health Best Practices

I’m partnering with mental health practitioners and D1 athletic programs to help NCAA schools create an environment to support mental health and promote well-being. I’m so excited to leverage 15 years worth of materials on the biopsychology of stress to be of service to those who need it most.

My NeuroParenting Origin Story
My NeuroParenting Origin Story

From studying rat mom behavior to my own, I've learned a lot about parenthood and love to weave neuroscience into those everyday parenting adventures.

Next summer's body
Next summer's body

My body failed to keep up with this summer's adventures, and affected my mental and cognitive life as well. As this summer ends in physical therapy, the goals are to have a body fit for next summer's active life.

Cell Phones In and Out of Classrooms
Cell Phones In and Out of Classrooms

Should smart phones be banned from classrooms? Science says YES!