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Mentioned in 16 episodes
My Stroke of Insight
A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey
Book • 2009
On December 10, 1996, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, suffered a rare form of stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain.
This event led to a complete deterioration of her cognitive functions within four hours, yet she alternated between the logical left brain and the intuitive right brain, experiencing euphoria and a sense of complete well-being.
The book chronicles her eight-year recovery and the profound insights she gained into the brain's functioning and the potential for inner peace.
Taylor's experience has been widely acclaimed, including a viral TED talk and recognition as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2008.
This event led to a complete deterioration of her cognitive functions within four hours, yet she alternated between the logical left brain and the intuitive right brain, experiencing euphoria and a sense of complete well-being.
The book chronicles her eight-year recovery and the profound insights she gained into the brain's functioning and the potential for inner peace.
Taylor's experience has been widely acclaimed, including a viral TED talk and recognition as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2008.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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Bronnie Ware to illustrate the importance of continued communication and love, even when a loved one's mental faculties are diminished.
Bronnie Ware to illustrate the importance of continued communication and love, even when a loved one's mental faculties are diminished.
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Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying: Life Lessons Everybody Learns Too Late with Bronnie Ware #383
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson to illustrate different states of consciousness.
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Biblical Series: The Phenomenology of the Divine
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Damian Hughes as a book where Dr. Jill Bolt-Taylor shares her insights after suffering a severe stroke.
Damian Hughes as a book where Dr. Jill Bolt-Taylor shares her insights after suffering a severe stroke.
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The 90 Second Habit That Can Change Your Life, with Mo Gawdat
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Dan Harris as a book detailing Dr. Taylor's stroke experience and insights into brain function.
Dan Harris as a book detailing Dr. Taylor's stroke experience and insights into brain function.
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Understand Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life | Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
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Tom Murphy as the author of a book based on the most listened-to TED Talk ever, discussing brain function and personal experiences.
Tom Murphy as the author of a book based on the most listened-to TED Talk ever, discussing brain function and personal experiences.
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455: Pay Attention to The Condition of Your Mind, Body, and Spirit. With Vietnam SEAL, Tom Murphy
Mentioned by Damian Hughes in relation to Michael Johnson's stroke and the psychological aspects of stroke recovery.
Damian Hughes in relation to Michael Johnson's stroke and the psychological aspects of stroke recovery.
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Why You Should Value Health Above All: Movember
Mentioned by Dr. Sue Morter when discussing Jill Bolte Taylor 's vulnerable sharing about what happens when we are incapacitated.
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AWAKENING TO WHOLE BRAIN LIVING: WITH DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as an example of a neuroscientist who had a religious experience after a stroke.
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127. Biblical Series: A Wrestling with God
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James Tripp as a neuroscientist who experienced a stroke, offering a first-person account of right-hemisphere consciousness.
James Tripp as a neuroscientist who experienced a stroke, offering a first-person account of right-hemisphere consciousness.
Brain Hemispheres: Beyond Left vs. Right
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Oprah Winfrey as a book written by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor following her experience with a massive stroke.
Oprah Winfrey as a book written by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor following her experience with a massive stroke.
Super Soul Special: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: “My Stroke of Insight”
Documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery.
Consciousness, The Genesis Story, Jung, & Ending Inner Conflict — Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Mentioned as an example of a TED Talk that uses props well.
72. Alternatives to PowerPoint Part 2 - The Physical and Non-Electronic Options
