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Michael Merzenich, PhD, a world-renowned neuroscientist, is the “father” of brain plasticity science. Dr. Merzenich was awarded the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, for his work in discovering adult brain plasticity and applying its principles to improve the human condition.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Michael Merzenich discuss:

  • how brain plasticity can be used to improve your life at any age;
  • the key is to wake up the brain and provide the conditions for it to learn and evolve;
  • “miraculous” changes can happen in a relatively short period of time;
  • how trauma can impact the brain, and the role of brain training and the 9 Essentials in healing;
  • brain and body health are not separate—movement is cognition;
  • related questions from the audience.

  continue reading

47 episodes

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Content provided by Anat Baniel. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Anat Baniel or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Michael Merzenich, PhD, a world-renowned neuroscientist, is the “father” of brain plasticity science. Dr. Merzenich was awarded the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, for his work in discovering adult brain plasticity and applying its principles to improve the human condition.

In this episode, Anat Baniel and Michael Merzenich discuss:

  • how brain plasticity can be used to improve your life at any age;
  • the key is to wake up the brain and provide the conditions for it to learn and evolve;
  • “miraculous” changes can happen in a relatively short period of time;
  • how trauma can impact the brain, and the role of brain training and the 9 Essentials in healing;
  • brain and body health are not separate—movement is cognition;
  • related questions from the audience.

  continue reading

47 episodes

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