Episode 58: Jill Bolte Taylor, PhD ~ Whole Brain Living
Sep 19, 2021
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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.
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.
Engaging in the 'Brain Huddle' technique promotes balance and collaboration among brain functions.
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.
Introducing 'Whole Brain Living'
Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor delves into her latest book, 'Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life.' She explains how blending neuroanatomy with psychology reveals ways to navigate emotional reactivity and achieve inner peace.
Understanding the Four Characters of the Brain
Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor discusses the four distinct characters within the brain - left thinking, left emotion, right emotion, and right thinking tissue. She highlights the differences between the hemispheres and how emotional reactivity is influenced by past experiences and present moment awareness.
Implementing the Brain Huddle Technique
Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor introduces the 'Brain Huddle' as a practical tool for engaging with the brain's four characters—focusing on breath, recognizing the dominant character, appreciating all parts, inquiring about next steps, and navigating decisions. Through conscious engagement, individuals can bring balance and collaboration among the brain's diverse functions.
Embracing Neuroplasticity and the Power of Choice
Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor addresses questions on brain injuries, aging, and the brain's ability to change and adapt. She emphasizes the role of neuroplasticity in rebuilding neural connections and encourages proactive engagement with different brain functions to lead to a vibrant and evolving cognitive capacity.
Jill Bolte Taylor, bestselling author of My Stroke of Insight, discusses her new book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist. In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, or recall any of her life. Her book, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery, spent 63 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her TED talk has had over 26 million views, she has been a premiere guest on Oprah Winfrey's "Soul Series", and she has been named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World”. Her new book 'Whole Brain Living' blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace.
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