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Jan 2023
1h 18m

Whole Brain Living, Psychology + Neuroan...

SUE MARRIOTT LCSW, CGP & ANN KELLEY PHD
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Integrating psychology, neurobiology and spiritual awakening - this episode will inspire you as it has the 26 million viewers of the TED Talk, Stroke of Insight. Using neuroanatomy and her deep insights from a serious stroke, Dr. Jill Bolte-Taylor and Sue Marriott discuss the 4 interpersonal skill subsets in the brain. Also find out more about Whole Brain Li ... Show More
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