Think Alike?: A Neuronline Podcast

Welcome to Think Alike?, a podcast series from Neuronline that delves into the art and science of mentorship within the neuroscience community. Join for candid conversations between mentors and mentees as they share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs, while offering valuable insights and strategies for success at every career stage. From navigating academia to fostering professional growth, Think Alike? is your guide to unlocking the full potential of mentorship in neuroscience. Find episodes, shownotes, and more resources on Neuronline, the Society for Neuroscience's home for learning and discussion (https://neuronline.sfn.org/collection/think-alike).

Think Alike?: A Neuronline Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Society for Neuroscience, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Society for Neuroscience hosts Think Alike?: A Neuronline Podcast, a science show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  S3E3: Clearing the Runway

  Jun 23, 202638 minS3

  In this episode, PhD candidate Blakely Lockhart and mentor Michael Nestor, PhD, discuss how mentorship can help early-career scientists navigate the evolving intersection of research, policy, industry, and public engagement. Their conversation explores risk-taking, science communication, systems thinking as well as the value of mentoring relationships that create opportunity while allowing both people to grow amidst a changing career landscape. With special guests: Michael Nestor and Blakely Lockhart Interested in contributing to a future episode? Nominate yourself or another guest using this interest form to share stories on peer mentoring, career development, or leadership skills.

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  Episode #2

  S3E2: Demystifying Mentorship – Part 2

  May 26, 202622 minS3

  In Part 2 of their conversation, Cori Fain, Karina Alviña, and Eduardo Rosa-Molinar dig into what to do when mentoring relationships don't go as planned, from unresponsive advisors to unhealthy dynamics. They share practical strategies for advocating for yourself, starting hard conversations, and building a mentoring network (including peers, committee members, and program involvement) to ensure broad options for support. The conversation also looks ahead at how mentoring evolves over a career and why different perspectives can be a strength in the lab. With special guests: Cori Fain, PhD, Karina Alviña, PhD, and Eduardo Rosa-Molinar, PhD Interested in contributing to a future episode? Nominate yourself or another guest using this interest form to share stories on peer mentoring, career development, or leadership skills.

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  Episode #1

  S3E1: Demystifying Mentorship - Part 1

  Apr 28, 202623 minS3

  In this first half of a two-part conversation, Cori Fain, Karina Alviña, and Eduardo Rosa-Molinar reflect on mentoring as an evolving, deeply human relationship shaped by curiosity, generosity, and time. From tough love and long conversations to peer mentoring and building communities in unexpected places, they explore how recognizing potential and creating space for others can be truly career- and life-changing. With special guests: Cori Fain, PhD Karina Alviña, PhD Eduardo Rosa-Molinar, PhD Interested in contributing to a future episode? Nominate yourself or another guest using this interest form to share stories on peer mentoring, career development, or leadership skills.

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  Episode #5

  S2E5: Season 2 Recap

  Dec 30, 20256 minS2

  Thank you for listening and contributing to Think Alike: A Neuronline Podcast this year! As we wrap up this season, here's a look back at the conversations and stories we've heard. From undergraduates to seasoned PIs, a range of mentors and mentees shared practical advice - how to communicate, navigate tough conversations, manage schedules, find balance, introduce yourself, and say goodbye. Here are just some of the highlights from those conversations featuring our guests from the second half of 2025, including Kira Bailey, Chandler Carr, Denise Cai, Zach Pennington, Joe Zaki, Hannah Lichtenstein, Mikayla Kendall, Stefania Forner, and Elizabeth Andrews. We'll be back next year with more stories and insights to inspire your neuroscience mentorship journey. Stay tuned!

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  Episode #4

  S2E4: Train the Best to Leave

  Nov 25, 202537 minS2

  In this episode, Dr. Stefânia Forner and former mentee Elizabeth Andrews reflect on their decade-long journey from mentor and mentee to colleagues and friends. Through stories of courage, mistakes, and growth - including a bold introduction and a memorable lab mishap - they reflect on learning through failures, building a dynamic network of mentors, and how to know when to move on to a new stage in a mentoring relationship. With special guests: Stefânia Forner and Elizabeth Andrews

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