Episode 1549— Rewiring Your Brain at 63

Description: Join host Murray Stewart in episode 1549 from Alice Springs for a thoughtful, practical conversation about living with epilepsy, personal growth, and everyday resilience. Murray opens with candid reflections on a recent disagreement and how his experience with epilepsy shapes both the challenges and opportunities in his life. Using the memorable metaphor “the brain is a bank,” Murray shows how past skills and experiences are stored and can be withdrawn when needed — from offering sound advice to simple physical routines. He shares examples you can borrow: a combined stationary bike and boxing exercise, touch techniques to provide comfort, and ways to intentionally shift your voice or accent to suit different situations. Murray gives concrete, actionable practice tips: count five seconds to let heated moments pass, log environmental sounds to improve hearing, practice touch and tactile comfort methods, and experiment with voice projection and tone. He also emphasizes the power of listening — even to those you disagree with — because every conversation hides useful lessons you can “plagiarize” for self-improvement. Expect an uplifting mix of personal storytelling, practical exercises, and thoughtful philosophy on how we can keep improving at any age. The episode closes with a brief production shout-out to Heather and Blind Magic Communications.