Jill Bolte Taylor: Using Brain State Activation to Create Presence

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard trained, published neuroanatomist. After experiencing a severe hemorrhagic stroke, she lost the ability to write, talk, and recall any of her life. She wrote My Stroke of Insight to document her eight-year recovery and experience. She regularly speaks to various different audiences of all academic levels on the brain’s ability to recover from trauma. She has been chosen as “100 Most Influential People in the World” by TIME Magazine and was the premiere guest for Oprah’s “Soul Series” web-cast. Additionally, she has a new book Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life is now available.
In today’s episode of Conversations on Healing, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Taylor to talk about her experience recovering from a stroke and the power of choice in activating different states of your brain. She talks about the 4 characters at the neuroanatomical level and their impact in daily life. Additionally, Dr. Taylor describes the different roles of the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and how people can bring consciousness to the present moment by remaining right brain dominant. She also speaks on the importance of sleep for cell rejuvenation and information integration. Dr. Taylor shares the concept of Brain Huddle, which helps our brain to integrate all four characters on the neuroanatomical level in order to take power of our lives and create peace.
Show Notes:
Check out Dr. Taylor’s latest book, WHOLE BRAIN LIVING: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life: www.amazon.com...
Click this link to view Dr. Taylor’s famous TED Talk, My Stroke of Insight, with over 25 million views: www.ted.com/sp...
Learn more about Brain Huddle here: www.drjilltayl...
Listen to the complete episode by clicking the player above. Transcripts for this episode are available at: www.integrativ...
This podcast was created by Integrative Touch, which is working to change the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™ Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers during this challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost.

[@traciemanso4092]

I'm happy to find this brilliant exchange even now. My 47 year old nephew just had a stroke and will need a lot of help to recover. Thank you for all you've shared and all you are, Dr. Jill! What a gift you are!❤❤❤

[@hansenmarc]

I really appreciate the neuroscience approach to investigating the self or selves. Thank you for the fantastic interview. 🙏

[@inybinygirl]

Such a great exchange - thank-you both

[@mindfuleats4517]

If this had a cat in it here would be millions of views lol . Shows the state of the world right now that it hasn't many comments!!: