The Love Of Brains

Music Therapy; A Conversation with Music Therapist Niki Runge

If you've ever wondered what a music therapist does or what music therapy actually is, take a listen to my conversation with Niki Runge. She is a board certified music therapist who took time out of her busy schedule to sit and answer some questions.  If you'd like to learn more about music therapy and what Niki does please visit her website at Chesapeakemusictherapy.com Follow her on Instagram @chesapeakemusictherapy or on  Facebook at Chesapeake Music Therapy

Dr Sheila Furey; Neuroplasticity and the Arrowsmith Program

Join us to hear Dr. Sheila Furey talk about neuroplasticity and how the Arrowsmith Program works to improve the brain.  Visit Dr Furey's website at www.trainyourbrainmd.org [http://www.trainyourbrainmd.org] You can reach her by phone at 804-914-1949 or via email at  DrFurey@protonmail.com [DrFurey@protonmail.com] Hope you enjoyed the episode. Please feel free to share it with family and friends that might be interested.

Interoception - Self Awareness

Interoception is our awareness of our internal body sensations. It is the awareness of physical sensations in relationship to our internal organs. It is our awareness of our body's heartrate, breathing, hunger pangs, need to use the restroom and much more.  Come listen and find out the impact interoception can have on your life and what part of the brain is responsible for the processing of it. Some links mentioned in this episode: Kelly Mahler  https://www.kelly-mahler.com/ [https://www.kelly-mahler.com/] Dr. Bud Craig http://archive.sciencewatch.com/dr/fmf/2011/11mayfmf/11mayfmfCrai/ [http://archive.sciencewatch.com/dr/fmf/2011/11mayfmf/11mayfmfCrai/] Herbert Benson https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/can-you-warm-yourself-with-your-mind [https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/can-you-warm-yourself-with-your-mind]

Neuroplasticity

I am excited about this topic. It is all about your Superpower. Please take a listen to my quick chat on Neuroplasticity.

Who Am I and Why Am I Doing a Podcast

I'm taking some time to talk about me and why I decided to create this Podcast. ----more--------more----As the parent of a child with special needs and someone who has had a longtime interest in the brain I felt the need to share what I have learned over the past 20 plus years.