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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.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Mo Gawdat

in the context of stress and emotions.

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Mentioned by

Joan Rosenberg

while explaining the 90-second method for processing emotions.

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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson to illustrate different states of consciousness.

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Mentioned by

Damian Hughes

as a book where Dr. Jill Bolt-Taylor shares her insights after suffering a severe stroke.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book detailing Dr. Taylor's stroke experience and insights into brain function.

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Mentioned by

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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Mentioned by

Robert Greene

as an author who wrote about her stroke experience.

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Mentioned by

Damian Hughes

in relation to Michael Johnson's stroke and the psychological aspects of stroke recovery.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Sue Morter

when discussing

Jill Bolte Taylor

's vulnerable sharing about what happens when we are incapacitated.

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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as an example of a neuroscientist who had a religious experience after a stroke.

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Mentioned by

James Tripp

as a neuroscientist who experienced a stroke, offering a first-person account of right-hemisphere consciousness.

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Mentioned by

Joan Rosenberg

when discussing the 90-second rule for processing feelings.

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Mentioned by

Elaine Aron

as a marvelous book offering insights into the brain's capabilities.

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Mentioned by

Mollee Rucker

as a book by a neurologist who had a stroke and had to relearn how to walk and talk.

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Mentioned by

Sal Jeffries

as a powerful account of a stroke experience.

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Mentioned by

Oprah Winfrey

as a book written by Dr.

Jill Bolte Taylor

following her experience with a massive stroke.

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Mentioned by

Zindel Segal

as a previous book by the same author.

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Mentioned by

John Price

as recommended reading for listeners to understand Dr. Taylor's work.

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Mentioned by

Martha Beck

when discussing Jill Bolte-Taylor's experience with a stroke and its impact on brain function.

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