BiteSize: Brain Function and Resilience: Applied Lessons from a Neuroscientist's Stroke Journey.

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Ever wondered how a neuroscientist experiences and recovers from a stroke? If you're curious about the profound insights into brain function and the journey of recovery, this episode is for you.

Welcome to this episode of "It's an Inside Job," where I speak with Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor, a neuroscientist and author, who shares her extraordinary experience of undergoing a left hemisphere stroke. Dr. Taylor’s unique perspective as a neuroanatomist allowed her to approach her stroke with fascination rather than panic, providing us with valuable insights into brain function and recovery.

Imagine gaining profound insights into brain function from someone who has experienced a stroke firsthand and successfully navigated the journey of recovery.
By listening to this episode, you can:

• Understand Brain Function: Learn about the distinct roles of the brain’s hemispheres and how they influence our perception and behavior.
• Value Life More Deeply: Discover the importance of valuing life and the present moment, a perspective Dr. Taylor gained post-stroke.
• Explore Resilience and Recovery: Gain insights into the journey of recovery and the rebalancing of brain hemispheres.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

1. Brain Function Insights: Understand the differences between the rational and emotional centers of the brain and their impact on our lives.
2. Recovery and Resilience: Learn about the eight-year recovery journey of Dr. Taylor and the strategies she used to regain balance.
3. Enhanced Well-Being: Discover how to avoid negative spirals of rumination and achieve a state of peace and present-moment awareness.

Are you ready to gain a deeper understanding of brain function and resilience from a neuroscientist who has lived through a stroke? Scroll up and click play to join our enlightening conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor. Gain the insights and inspiration you need to value life, understand your brain, and enhance your well-being.
Full Episode: from S2 E16:

Learning the Whole Brain Approach to Leadership & Resilience: Interview with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor - New York Times Best Selling Author & Neuroscientist

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Разделы

1. BiteSize: Brain Function and Resilience: Applied Lessons from a Neuroscientist's Stroke Journey. (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Bite Size Fridays (00:00:08)

3. Journey through a Stroke (00:00:35)

4. Recovery and Hemisphere Dominance (00:05:21)