About
Neuroblast blends Tracey’s expertise with Athena’s curiosity and insight into all things mind and brain.
Together, they debunk common brain myths and explore evidence-based neuroscience in an engaging, accessible way. Each week listeners will learn how neuroscience can be applied in everyday life, education, and beyond.
Athena Stevens
Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor and playwright and noted public speaker with a deep passion for neuroscience. Known for her work in the arts, Athena has cultivated a strong intellectual curiosity about the brain leading neuroscience studies alongside creative pursuits.
With a career spanning the stage, the political boxing ring, and the science lab, Athena brings a unique perspective to understanding how the mind works. Driven to unpack the brain’s complexities, Athena approaches neuroscience with the same drive she brings to her writing and speaking—fueled by curiosity, intellect, and a desire to challenge the status quo. For Athena, Neuroblast makes brain science relatable and fun while providing listeners with insights into how our brains shape our lives, our learning, and our potential.
Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Ph. D
Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa is a leading expert in the field of Mind, Brain, and Education science, where neuroscience meets psychology, health and well-being, and education to improve how we teach and learn. As a professor at Harvard University Extension School, she brings together brain research, psychology, and education in ways that transform classroom practices. Tracey is also the author of several books, including Questions Kids Ask About Their Own Brains, Neuromyths: Debunking False Ideas About the Brain, and Making Classrooms Better: 50 Practical Applications of Mind, Brain, and Education Science.
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Her work emphasizes the importance of grounding educational practices in evidence-based science, helping educators and institutions worldwide move away from outdated myths about the brain. Tracey’s research delves into the false ideas about the brain that have shaped education and culture, providing new tools to empower all of us as life-long learners. She is passionate about creating accessible knowledge, ensuring that science serves as a bridge to better learning for everyone.
