Oliver Sacks

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

Music Saved Me Podcast The Literary Life Podcast Something You Should Know Huberman Lab The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

Episode Appearances

Music Saved Me Podcast · May 20, 2026

Mary McManus: How Music Became Her Healing Force Amidst Life's Challenges

“Author of 'Musicophilia'; conducted MRI studies showing childhood music can heal neurological conditions later in life”

Paralytic Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome RecoveryMusic Therapy and Neurological HealingChildhood Trauma and Abuse Recovery

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The Literary Life Podcast · Jan 27, 2026

Episode 313: The Tower and the Ruin with Dr. Michael Drout

“Medical writer cited as model for accessible scholarship on specialized topics for general intelligent readers”

Tolkien's compositional process and manuscript revisionsEucatastrophe and consolation in fairy storiesLiterary tradition and intertextual meaning-making

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Something You Should Know · Jan 17, 2026

The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking-SYSK Choice

“Renowned neurologist who discovered his own profound face blindness later in life; documented unusual neurological conditions”

Face Recognition NeuroscienceProsopagnosia (Face Blindness)Super-Recognition Abilities

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Huberman Lab · Jan 5, 2026

Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear

“Neurologist-writer discussed as example of fitting writing into compressed schedules rather than inspiration”

Four Laws of Behavior Change (obvious, attractive, easy, satisfying)Identity-based habits vs. outcome-based habitsEnvironmental design and habit formation

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Dec 13, 2025

The Skeptics Guide #1066 - Dec 13 2025

“Neurologist and author referenced in 'Who Am I' game for chronicling neurological conditions and synesthesia”

Early-Onset Cancer EpidemiologyCancer Screening vs. OvertreatmentmRNA Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

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