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Banyen Books ~ Branches of Wisdom

Episode 58: Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD ~ Whole Brain Living

Sep 19, 2021
Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist, discusses her new book 'Whole Brain Living' in the podcast. She explores brain organization, emotional systems, and debunking myths about brain usage. The conversation delves into character traits' impact on relationships, Jung's archetypes, neuroplasticity, brain recovery from trauma, and embracing different perspectives for a peaceful world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Emotional reactivity can be managed by understanding the brain's four distinct characters.
  • Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rebuild connections and adapt, leading to cognitive growth.

Deep dives

Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor's Background and Journey to Whole Brain Living

Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist, discusses her remarkable journey from a severe brain hemorrhage in 1996 to her bestselling memoir 'My Stroke of Insight' and the subsequent recovery process. Her experience led to insights on the brain's ability to recover from trauma.

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