#039 - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor - How A Stroke Revealed The Secrets Of Whole Brain Living

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shares how surviving a devastating stroke and losing all left-brain functions led her to discover the power of living through the right hemisphere. Over eight years, she rebuilt her ability to speak, read, and think, gaining unique insights into brain recovery and healing. We dive into her concept of Whole Brain Living and the Four Characters that shape our minds, offering practical tools for self-awareness, balance, and peace. Timestamps:00:00 The Larger Medical Impact02:05 Knowledge Gained From Stroke04:14 Day Of Stroke08:50 If Stroke Was On Right Side Of The Brain10:09 Feeling Like A Fluid13:08 People As Concentrated Packages Of Energy14:08 Risk Of Losing Voice15:55 Mother As Caregiver Again17:40 Importance Of Sleep19:40 You Need Movement21:16 The Try23:33 Doctors Limiting Our Potential25:38 Recovery vs. Healing27:23 Feeling Emotions29:44 Choosing Certain Parts Of Left Side Of Brain To Recover31:40 Was The Stroke A Positive Experience?36:13 Plateaus & Setbacks37:56 Whole Brain Living & The 4 Characters40:46 Becoming Consciously Aware Of Our 4 Characters42:32 The Relationship Between Characters44:30 Defining The 4 Characters48:01 Character 450:30 Physical Suffering & Character 454:32 Peace Is Just A Thought Away57:03 We Choose Who We Are59:32 Connect With Dr. TaylorSend us Fan MailThank you so much for listening. I truly appreciate your time and support. Let me know what you thought of the episode and what you would like to see in the future. Any feedback would be awesome. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting content on YouTube, and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whatever platform you are listening on. Connect with me below:Instagram: Tim DoyleYoutube: Soulture