Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik The Secret to Using Your Whole Brain with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
May 17, 2021
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist and author of "My Stroke of Insight," explores how to harness the full potential of your brain. She debunks common myths about brain function, emphasizing the collaborative roles of both hemispheres in emotional processing. Through her personal journey of stroke recovery, she highlights the necessity of integrating logic with emotion for a balanced life. Dr. Taylor also discusses her latest book, which offers insights into making empowered choices and fostering community engagement for personal growth.
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Whole Brain Function
- Both brain hemispheres process emotions; the right isn't solely emotional.
- The left brain's thinking processes external details, while the right focuses on present moment experience.
Stroke of Insight
- Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a left-brain hemorrhage, losing her ability to speak, walk, and remember.
- During her stroke, she experienced a blissful state of euphoria connected to her right brain.
Anatomy of Choice
- Dr. Taylor's stroke eliminated past emotional pain but also its richness in present experience.
- Her returning left-brain wanted control, but she chose her right brain’s values of love and gratitude.
