In Part 1 of Good Anxiety: Why Your Brain Needs a Bubble Bath, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki joins Good Sex at NYU to rethink anxiety—not as something to eliminate, but something you can work with.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki isn’t just studying the brain—she’s lived this work. She shares personal moments that shaped her research, from exercise and memory to grief and resilience, bringing neuroscience out of the lab and into real life.

Join Dr. Suzuki—NYU Professor of Neuroscience, Dean of the College of Arts & Science, and author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life and Good Anxiety—as she breaks down:

• the difference between “good” vs. “bad” anxiety

• how stress shows up in the brain and body

• why movement, breath, and presence are some of the most powerful tools for mental wellbeing

🎧 Tune in—and start building a better relationship with anxiety!

What happens when technology is used to cause harm — and how can people protect themselves?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Good Sex at NYU continues its discussion with experts from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, focusing on laws, accountability, and real-world steps for safety when it comes to technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

This episode explores:

• How existing New York State laws apply to digital abuse, stalking, harassment, and coercion

• Recent updates to laws addressing non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes

• The federal Take It Down Act and what it means for removing harmful content online

• Why law enforcement responses can vary — and how advocacy and specialized cyber units can help

• What to do if you’re experiencing sextortion, cyberstalking, or image-based abuse

• Practical steps students can take to protect their digital footprint, privacy, and location data

• Why accountability, peer intervention, and education matter in preventing harm

• Resources available for NYU students and the broader community

This episode emphasizes that online harm is real harm — and that support, legal tools, and prevention strategies do exist.

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

  
  

  For more resources on this topic please check out our website ⁠Good Sex @NYU⁠

Technology is woven into nearly every part of modern dating and relationships — but it can also be used to exert power and control.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Good Sex at NYU is joined by experts from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to break down what technology-facilitated gender-based violence actually is, why it’s becoming more common, and how it shows up in students’ lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What “technology-facilitated gender-based violence” means — and why it’s used as an umbrella term

• How digital abuse can occur both inside and outside of intimate relationships

• Why AI-driven harm like deepfake images and sextortion is increasing

• How cyberstalking happens through social media, apps, and location sharing

• Why everyday tools like phones, delivery apps, and smart devices matter in conversations about safety

This episode lays the foundation for understanding digital harm — before diving deeper into warning signs, protection, and resources in Part 2.

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

  
  

  For more resources on this topic please check out our website Good Sex @NYU