Priya Anand

Priya Anand, a neurologist and author of 'The Mind Electric', discusses how our brains craft intricate stories to help us comprehend confusion and illness. She dives into the concept of confabulation and its ties to mental health, showcasing how narratives shape our understanding of neurological experiences. Anand also highlights the enriching cultural role of storytelling, especially in the contexts of amnesia and sleep paralysis, illuminating the intersection of folklore and medicine in our quest for meaning.

Join neurologist Pria Anand, author of The Mind Electric, as she dives deep into the intricacies of consciousness and the brain’s architecture. Anand reveals the musicality of sleep and the mysteries of REM and slow-wave sleep. She discusses the fascinating implications of seizures and how the split-brain findings illustrate the left hemisphere’s role in storytelling. Explore the nuanced relationship between memory and pain as she sheds light on the emotional capacities of the cerebellum. A captivating mix of science and humanity awaits!