Rounding out this second season of the podcast, I’m including a three part mini-series. Each story is half neuroscience and half personal story. I think the stories speak to the science involved. Personally, I’m fascinated with neuroscience and the ability for the brain to change. The season finale is about hope. The mirror box was created to help people with phantom limbs. The first part of this episode explains who created the mirror box and how to make your own. The second half of the episode connects the dots of the personal story that has been echoing the neuroscience.
Read MoreRounding out this second season of the podcast, I’m including a three part mini-series. Each story is half neuroscience and half personal story. I think the stories speak to the science involved. Personally, I’m fascinated with neuroscience and the ability for the brain to change. This second episode in this series is called Phantom Limb and explores what happens when someone loses something, either physical or otherwise.
Read MoreRounding out this second season of the podcast, I’m including a three part mini-series. Each story is half neuroscience and half personal story. I think the stories speak to the science involved. Personally, I’m fascinated with neuroscience and the ability for the brain to change. This first episode is called Memories are Plastic and introduces a few of the concepts I’m most interested in. The personal story involves a simple experience in childhood that still resonates.
Read MoreA few years ago, I had the opportunity to write a sequel to one of my favourite movies. The movie didn’t quite work out, but I had some interesting and memorable experiences with the artists involved. This was my big break, but at the same time, it was an empty pursuit.
Read MoreI’m not one for dressing up on Halloween. I’ve been to many parties with people dressed ridiculously and I am the one who they make fun of. This story is about the first time I felt compelled to make myself available to pass out candy to kids on Halloween.
Read MoreIt’s tough having a very prominent nose. The relationship with my nose has changed over the years and has settled into more of a slight appreciation. However, as you will see during this story, that wasn’t always the case. Recorded live off the floor at Stories We Don’t Tell.
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