Part 3: Inside the Brain Series-The Basal Ganglia: Habits, Movement & Motivation- Episode 175

Part 3: Inside the Brain Series-The Basal Ganglia: Habits, Movement & Motivation- Episode 175

May 7, 2026 · 34 min

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The episode explores the basal ganglia and its role in movement, motivation, and habits.

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Inside the Brain series by exploring one of the brain’s most powerful and misunderstood systems — the basal ganglia. Deep within the brain lies this intricate network responsible for movement, motivation, habits, emotional regulation, and automatic behaviors. The conversation unpacks how the basal ganglia acts like the brain’s internal “circuit board,” helping regulate ev...

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