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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 20 MIN

How the Brain Shapes Motivation and Addiction | Dr. Micky Marinelli

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What drives our decisions? Why are some brains more vulnerable to addiction than others? And what does neuroscience teach us about resilience and behavior?In this episode of Her Path to Success, Dr. Micky Marinelli shares her path from studying neuroscience in France to leading a research laboratory at UT Austin. We discuss dopamine, reward pathways, stress, addiction research, mentorship, and the importance of curiosity in science.Whether you're interested in medicine, neuroscience, psychology, or biomedical research, this conversation offers an inside look at the questions scientists are working to answer—and the journey behind a career in discovery.

What drives our decisions? Why are some brains more vulnerable to addiction than others? And what does neuroscience teach us about resilience and behavior?In this episode of Her Path to Success, Dr. Micky Marinelli shares her path from studying neuroscience in France to leading a research laboratory at UT Austin. We discuss dopamine, reward pathways, stress, addiction research, mentorship, and the importance of curiosity in science.Whether you're interested in medicine, neuroscience, psychology, or biomedical research, this conversation offers an inside look at the questions scientists are working to answer—and the journey behind a career in discovery.

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