Conversations at the intersection of brain science,
mental health, faith, culture, & social justice.
What is the
Addy Hour?
We all want to experience life satisfaction and emotional health. But getting to that place is another matter. Everyday life tests our minds and bodies in profound ways. Join us for dynamic conversations and insights based on the lived experience and professional expertise of guests from expected and unexpected places — community leaders, scientists and researchers, professional athletes and entertainers, faith leaders, mental health experts and advocates. Dr. Nii Addy — Yale professor & researcher, man of faith, sports & hip hop fan, and mental health advocate — is your host. To be healthy and whole, we must approach things holistically. Addy Hour will explore the topics and questions you’ve been thinking about and will create a unique space for us to talk about them.
To help us understand how our brains respond to the uncontrollable stress.
Helpful Resource from
Dr. Amy Arnsten
Upcoming Guests
Recording Artist, Speaker, Writer
Recent Guests
Pioneering Scientist & Addiction Expert, Vice President for Research
Acclaimed Scientist, Addiction Expert & Research Center Director
Award-Winning Scientist, Community-Based Researcher & Social Worker
Some Prior Guests
President & CEO, March of Dimes
Scholar, Distinguished Professor
University Chaplain
Mental Health Expert, Advocate, Author
NBA Legend & Community Leader
Best Selling Author & Playwright
Hip-Hop Artist & Best Selling Author
Mental Health Expert & Author
Distinguished Scholar, Professor & Cultural Critic
Comedian & Maternal Mental Health Activist
Acclaimed Actor & Mental Health Advocate
Former D1 athlete, Mental Health Advocate
Pro-basketball Star & AAPI Youth Advocate
Award Winning Co-Anchor & Reporter
Former U.S Representative
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy University of California, San Diego