“ Form memories with intention - and make the decisions in daily life that will give you the memories you want to hold onto.” ~Charan Ranganath Charan Ranganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He’s also the author of Why We Remember: The Science of Memory and How it Shapes Us. In this episode Charan and I explore how your memory actually works and how to create a life worth remembering. Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How scientifically accurate the movie Inside Out is when it comes to memory ➡︎ How memories can degrade and become distorted over time ➡︎ Why childhood memories are so hard - or impossible - to hold onto ➡︎  How to be more intentional with your memory ➡︎ The science of deja vu, PTSD, dreams and aphantasia Connect with Charan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thememorydoc/ Website: https://charanranganath.com/ Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Memory Glitches: Can You Trust What You Remember? | Charan Ranganath | Dr Karan https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran