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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Whole Brain Living
The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life
Book • 2021
In "Whole Brain Living," Jill Bolte Taylor expands on her previous work by introducing a framework for understanding the four distinct characters within the brain.
She explains how these characters—two from the left hemisphere and two from the right—influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Taylor provides practical strategies for integrating these characters to achieve greater self-awareness and emotional regulation.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the brain's structure to improve mental well-being.
It offers a unique blend of neuroscience and self-help, empowering readers to take control of their mental and emotional states.
She explains how these characters—two from the left hemisphere and two from the right—influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Taylor provides practical strategies for integrating these characters to achieve greater self-awareness and emotional regulation.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the brain's structure to improve mental well-being.
It offers a unique blend of neuroscience and self-help, empowering readers to take control of their mental and emotional states.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by 
Martha Beck as an example of someone who experienced a shift in perception after a stroke.
Martha Beck as an example of someone who experienced a shift in perception after a stroke.
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Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination | Dr. Martha Beck
Recommended by 
Mayim Bialik as a book that uses the structure of the brain to explain human behavior.
Mayim Bialik as a book that uses the structure of the brain to explain human behavior.
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Famous Neuroscientist: Instantly Reduce Stress & Find Peace by Understanding These 4 Parts of Your Brain, with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Mentioned by Dr. Sue Morter as a user manual and instruction manual on how to master and manage life.
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AWAKENING TO WHOLE BRAIN LIVING: WITH DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR
Recommended by Sarah Kavanaugh as a book that changed her way of thinking about the brain and how she shows up in the world.
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Your Brain and Death with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Mentioned by Andy J. Pizza in relation to understanding the balance between left and right brain thinking in creative work.
[REPLAY] #77: Andy J. Pizza [Storytelling] – Writing with pictures and developing your taste
Mentioned by Andy J. Pizza when discussing the science behind why time is a bad ingredient in the creative process.
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Mentioned by Sandy Martin to explain her experience of freezing and the concept of presence in the right brain.
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Emerging as a response to her TED talk.
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Mentioned by Andy J. Pizza while discussing the 10,000-hour rule and left-brain/right-brain thinking in creativity.
#77: Andy J. Pizza – Writing with pictures and developing your taste
Mentioned by 
Eric Zimmer as a precursor to the conversation about brain injuries and recovery; also mentioned by 
Jenny as a previous guest on the show.
Eric Zimmer as a precursor to the conversation about brain injuries and recovery; also mentioned by Jenny as a previous guest on the show.
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and John Britton on Right Brain Injury vs. Left Brain Injury
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Jim Kwik as Dr. Taylor's newest book, focusing on the anatomy of choice and the four characters that drive our lives.
Jim Kwik as Dr. Taylor's newest book, focusing on the anatomy of choice and the four characters that drive our lives.
The Secret to Using Your Whole Brain with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
