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Balancing the Brain: Understanding Right vs. Left Brain Dominance and Mental Health

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In this episode, Ellis and Dr. Robert Molillo dive deep into the fascinating world of brain asymmetry and its impact on creativity, mental health, and personal growth. Ellis reflects on her journey from New York to Nashville during the pandemic and her struggles with mental health, creative blocks, and the overwhelming influx of like-minded people. Together with her dad, Dr. Molillo, they explore the critical differences between the right and left brain, and how these differences shape who we are as individuals.

Dr. Molillo explains the concept of "unevenness of skills," where people may excel in certain areas while struggling in others, and how brain asymmetry plays a role in this. They discuss how right-brain dominant individuals, like Ellis, often possess incredible creativity and empathy but may struggle with traditional academics or social interactions. On the flip side, left-brain dominant individuals tend to excel in logic, structure, and detailed analysis but may miss the emotional nuance and social cues that right-brain thinkers naturally grasp.

This episode offers a unique lens to understand mental health challenges, talent, and the importance of embracing both sides of the brain for a harmonious, fulfilling life.

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52 episodes

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Manage episode 455130883 series 3617101
Content provided by Ellis Melillo. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ellis Melillo 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.

In this episode, Ellis and Dr. Robert Molillo dive deep into the fascinating world of brain asymmetry and its impact on creativity, mental health, and personal growth. Ellis reflects on her journey from New York to Nashville during the pandemic and her struggles with mental health, creative blocks, and the overwhelming influx of like-minded people. Together with her dad, Dr. Molillo, they explore the critical differences between the right and left brain, and how these differences shape who we are as individuals.

Dr. Molillo explains the concept of "unevenness of skills," where people may excel in certain areas while struggling in others, and how brain asymmetry plays a role in this. They discuss how right-brain dominant individuals, like Ellis, often possess incredible creativity and empathy but may struggle with traditional academics or social interactions. On the flip side, left-brain dominant individuals tend to excel in logic, structure, and detailed analysis but may miss the emotional nuance and social cues that right-brain thinkers naturally grasp.

This episode offers a unique lens to understand mental health challenges, talent, and the importance of embracing both sides of the brain for a harmonious, fulfilling life.

  continue reading

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