Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!

Our first podcast guest is Dr. Christoph Guger, a PhD in electrical engineering who serves as the CEO of a g.tec company located in Austria. This company is one of the major suppliers of brain-computer interface (BCI) equipment globally. Spring BCI School 2020, organized by Dr. Guger, made history as the first online BCI event of unprecedented scale - it had over 5500 registered participants. As a method of measuring brain activity to control external devices in real-time, there are a variety of valuable uses for BCI, such as identifying the most important areas of the brain. BCI-based approaches lead to breakthroughs when it comes to the treatment of disorders of consciousness and other conditions such as epilepsies or the removal of tumors. As our conversation reveals, BCI technology is developing at breakneck speed. Invasive methods are on the rise, and everyday uses for healthy people are becoming readily available. Dr. Guger goes in-depth on the evolution of this space and offers his best advice to those who wish to be a part of it or even to start their own business. Why did Dr. Guger decide to dedicate his career to working with BCIs? What prompted him to become an entrepreneur? What success tips does Dr. Guger offer to scientists and engineers in both the private sector and academia? What are the latest developments in BCIs? What does the future of BCIs hold? These and many other questions will be covered in this first NeuroCareers podcast. Stay tuned!   During this episode, you will learn about: [01:57] Defining “brain-computer interface” (BCI) and its major applications [06:45] What BCI is capable of today that was not possible ten years ago [08:09] Why Dr. Guger dedicated his career to the development of BCIs [10:20] Why Dr. Guger founded his own company instead of getting into academia [11:54] Dr. Guger’s advice to those who want to start their own business in this or a similar field [13:08] Overcoming common challenges as a startup entrepreneur in this industry [14:30] The advantages of international collaborations [16:03] Improving your communication skills [17:26] How Dr. Guger’s company can maintain a high retention rate [20:29] How Dr. Guger sets his goals [22:10] The future of the company [24:08] Preventing overwhelm as your company scales [28:27] How the company adapted to the limitations of COVID-19 [32:07] How BCI equipment can aid those with mental or emotional distress [33:09] Platforms that g.tec provides for researchers and students [37:43] The future of BCI technology [41:25] Invasive versus noninvasive BCIs [43:17] How healthy people can use BCI technology in their daily lives [45:27] Explaining BCI’s neuromarketing application [47:49] Dr. Guger’s parting advice About the Podcast Guest Dr. Christoph Guger, a PhD in electrical engineering, serves as the CEO of a g.tec company located in Austria. This company is one of the major suppliers of brain-computer interface (BCI) equipment globally. Learn more about the work Dr. Guger does by using the following link: https://www.gtec.at/ About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. Step out of burnout ONCE AND FOR ALL without overeating, overdrinking, or binge-watching. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. OVERCOME FEAR of public speaking and improve your communication skills. Get rid of your chronic IMPOSTER SYNDROME and boost your SELF-CONFIDENCE instead. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

A number of people will lose the ability to communicate during their lifetime. This includes an inability to speak and produce movements in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But is there a way to continue communicating with the world when your body fails you? Rossella Spataro, MD, from the University of Palermo, is a clinical neurologist and brain-computer interface (BCI) researcher. She works on finding alternative solutions for people with ALS to start communicating again using innovative neurotechnology tools. Dr. Spataro also shares how passion can help you find and sustain your dream career! Stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [01:45] Meet Rossella Spataro, MD; know her background & why she got interested in research [04:23] When did Rossella decide to focus on researching the brain [05:37] Rossella’s challenges in medical school and the advice she gives to students [07:25] Research work Rossella is currently doing [11:30] What is a brain-computer interface (BCI), and the potential of what can it do? [15:25] Dr. Spataro’s motivation to focus on alternative solutions for people with ALS [16:51] A typical case of an ALS patient [19:18] Phases of ALS’s impaired communication and when BCI is needed [25:44] Reasons for rising suicide cases among the ALS patients [28:24] Obstacles hindering the implementation of BCI in ALS [31:04] What can be done to hasten the implementation of research in clinical settings [32:47] Dr. Spataro’s secrets to high-quality research [35:20] Time management strategies Dr. Spataro shares with us [38:23] Dr. Spataro’s prediction on BCI and ALS research and her plans in this field [40:47] How to reach out and find more about Dr. Spataro’s research work [41:40] Dr. Spataro’s advice to students in the field of neuroscience and neurotechnology research [42:33] Wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes Neuroscience research is ever-growing and advancing. Discoveries from two years ago may be less significant in clinical setups. You can stop waiting and start working on things and discover a passion along the way from the things you do. You are paid for how effectively you use your time. When your work is filled with passion and joy, it gives you energy and support, especially during hard times during research. Passion is a good way to go ahead. The inability of ALS patients to communicate is the main cause of suicide cases among these groups. Using a language everyone easily understands is one of the secrets to successful multidisciplinary research. About the Podcast Guest Rossella Spataro, MD, is a clinical neurologist at the University of Palermo, Italy. Dr. Spatarto collaborates with the g.tec company on her research projects in the brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) field. Find Dr. Spataro's publications and connect with her on the Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rossella-Spataro About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. Step out of burnout ONCE AND FOR ALL without overeating, overdrinking, or binge-watching. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. OVERCOME FEAR of public speaking and improve your communication skills. Get rid of your chronic IMPOSTER SYNDROME and boost your SELF-CONFIDENCE instead. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

How do we learn math? How do we process numbers? How to become a cognitive neuroscientist and numerical cognition expert? Find answers in this third episode of the Neurocareers podcast, where Dr. Elena Salillas - the numerical cognition expert - helps you discover the field of cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Sallilas talks about how we process numerical information, such as numbers and quantity. She answers whether we all can learn math the same way, whether boys are better at math than girls, and what is known about math geniuses. Dr. Salillas shares her valuable experience of adding creativity to the process of scientific inquiry. Finally, you will learn about the steps you can take if you decide to explore the field of cognitive neuroscience, specifically numerical cognition. Stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [01:33] Meet Dr. Elena Salillas and know her area of research in math cognition [01:21] Do we all process numbers in the same way? [03:49] Disruptions in the brain that affect numerical cognition [08:46] What is Dyscalculia, and how can you spot its signs in children? [11:37] Why the notion that boys are better in maths than girls is scientifically wrong [12:07] What is known about math geniuses [13:58] How Dr. Salinas developed an interest in science and why she chose the path of math cognition [19:18] Relationship between maths and linguistics that prompted Dr. Elena to study maths cognition [20:36] Did Dr. Salinas grow up knowing she would become a scientist? [26:53] How curiosity can land you in research areas as a young scientist [27:56] Dr. Salinas’ advice on ways to develop inner drive and curiosity in scientific research [30:12] The psychological perspective of the challenges Dr. Salinas faces as a scientist [34:41] Dr. Salinas' plans in this field of math cognition and the ultimate goal she wants to accomplish in scientific research [38:34] Dr. Salinas' advice to students in the field of cognitive neuroscience, specifically numerical cognition [40:15] Golden takeaways and how you can connect with Dr. Salinas [43:21] Episode wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes Mathematical facts are very much related to language. There’s much more voice in the study of number processing than in language processing. Dr. Salinas' research describing the specifics of Bilingual math functioning will be a game changer in understanding dyscalculia. Scientists are always curious to study and learn what has never been imagined. The interrelation between art and science is amazing. In ancient times, art and science were united, and that’s why such scientists could do exploits. Teamwork is essential in science. When you pay enough attention to your scientific idea, doors to actualize it will automatically open. About the Podcast Guest Dr. Elena Salillas is a numerical cognition expert at the University of Padova (Dpt. Of Neuroscienze) as a Marie Curie Fellow, in collaboration with the PNC, the AOP, and the IRCCS Fondazione Ospedale San Camillo in Lido. To learn more about Dr. Salillas, please, visit her research page at: https://pnc.unipd.it/salillas-elena/ You can contact Dr. Salillas with questions at: salillas.elena@gmail.com About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/

Are you ready to create real-world results that make a difference in people's lives? Then the field of applied neuroscience might be exactly what you are looking for! Join our conversation with Ramon David, MSc, to learn how to create a new category of what you want to be instead of trying to fit into an already existing category/role. Participate in the discussion of how to keep your motivation going and bring your projects to fruition! Find out about the applications of brain science to help people achieve their goals, improve performance, accelerate their results, and live a more purposeful and joyful life! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [00:50] Meet Ramon David, MSc, and founder of the Brainfirst Training Institute [02:15] How Ramon got into the applied neuroscience field and his expansions [11:38] Raman's advice on how to approach the influx of information about the brain from a critical-thinking perspective  [18:28] Ramon’s two secrets that help him to keep his passion going  [23:04] Practices that help Ramon to start new projects and bring them to fruition [29:53] The disciplinaries in applied neuroscience and what is geared towards  [40:51] The biggest challenges that Ramon has overcome and the lessons he learned [45:46] Ramon’s plans on what he’s currently working on in 10 to 20 years [50:06] Ramon’s recommendation to those pursuing or wanting to shift their career to neuroscience [57:09] Episode wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes Finding new things to achieve in an area you’re interested in will help keep your passion going. When you relate what you’re doing to help people, it will get you excited The purpose of neuroscience is not living in theoretical knowledge; it’s learning new things and putting them into practice, helping others, and accelerating their results to get them to live a more fulfilling and joyful existence every day Having a deadline can help you start new things and bring them to fruition If we don’t have a deadline or self-imposed deadlines that we can oppose, then we’re unlikely to move toward completing a project. A big part of creating a deadline is committing other people Having something tangible or concrete that is finished in your head will help you make progress and keep your energy up. So many people are trying to get more in their day and find more time, but energy and being able to focus, concentrate, pay attention and be efficient are more important. To allow something to emerge from the things you’re interested in, you have to experiment and try a range of different things. It’s not until we collect a whole bunch of different things, collect a whole bunch of different experiences, and draw from what we know about ourselves and what we’re interested in that we can grow in the things we want to do. About the Podcast Guest To find out more about what Ramon and his team do in applied neuroscience education and coach training, visit brainfirsttraininginstitute.com, and to upgrade your brain and life with earth-grown evidence-based nutritional products, visit mybrainfirst.com" or follow Ramon on Instagram at @yourbraincoach for tips on brain health, biohacking, and high-performance. About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/

Are you considering establishing a neuroscience program but don't know where to start? Considering working in the neuroscience field but unsure where to specialize? Then take a peek into the origins of the successful neurobiology program shared with you by Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas. This more than 20-year old with over 200 graduates program is based on the Oxford University, UK blueprint. Prof. Ruksenas also shares tips on choosing your neuroscience specialization and persevering in achieving your goals even when it may seem impossible! In addition, you will learn about the beautiful country on the coast of the Baltic sea, one of the oldest universities in Europe, and the most conservative language in the currently existing Indo-European language family! Stay tuned for our Neurocareers series, where we open windows of career possibilities in neuroscience and neurotechnologies! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of today’s guest [01:19] Meet Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas, Ph.D. from Vilnius University [01:50]  A bit about the Republic of Lithuania, a country in the Baltic region of Europe [03:38] The most conservative language in Lithuania [04:46] What you have never known about Vilnius University [06:06] The origins of Prof Ruksenas’ successful neurobiology program [10:28] What’s so unique about Prof Ruksenas’ neurobiology program at the university [12:29] High standards Prof Ruksenas adhered to in the preparation of the program [15:30] Special features of the program [20:36] How to navigate through the challenges of developing a similar program [23:20] Prof Ruksenas’ advice to graduates on the courses they are taking [27:21] Prof Ruksenas’ character traits that he leverages to bring impact on his students [30:04] How Prof Ruksenas has been creating a life of balance, discipline, and time management to achieve many things in life [32:18] Importance of rest and the tips Prof shares [34:00] Prof Ruksenas' plans for his neurobiology program [36:04] Prof Ruksenas' advice to students who have just received their undergraduate degrees and want to further their research [39:13] Secrets to making an impossible goal possible [39:43] How you can reach out and connect with Prof Osvaldas Ruksenas Notable Quotes Old age for university is good. The older it becomes, the stronger and better it gets. Most of the work in Prof Ruksenas’ neurobiology program focus on practical aspects. Different people from different backgrounds from different countries present different cultures, which is what a university is meant for. It helps to grow a person as personality. Everything good has its own cost. To do more in a career, you will need to invest more time. Believe in your dreams and start acting. About the Podcast Guest: To find out more about the international graduate Neurobiology Program at the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Life Science Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania, visit: http://www.biofizika.gf.vu.lt/en/studies/msc-neurobiology#course-informationhttps://www.vu.lt/en/studies/master-studies/neurobiology To get in touch with the Head of the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Prof. Osvaldas Ruksenas, contact him at: osvaldas.ruksenas@gf.vu.lt About the Podcast and Its Host: The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/    

Music, brain, stem cells, lasers, brain chips, bee sounds, Mozart, treatments for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases - what do all of these have in common? Tune in to our conversation with Prof. Kiminobu Sugaya, PhD from the University of Central Florida to find answers. And, as always, listen to expert advice on how to do the impossible! You are up for a treat! Don't miss it! To find out more about the Neuroscience Alliance at UCF, visit: https://med.ucf.edu/mdna/neuroscience-alliance-at-ucf/ To get in touch with the Neuroscience Alliance, send your inquiry to: Neurosciencealliance@gmail.com The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/  

How to help the brain heal after a catastrophic brain injury? What helps people relearn how to walk or use their hands after a stroke? How do principles of neurorehabilitation explain our brain's ability to restore its function? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions by listening to our Neurocareers podcast guest, Neurologic Physical Therapist Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Clark, DPT, EdD! Dr. Clark will share with you her experience in the field of Neurologic Physical Therapy and its relation to neuroscience. Dr. Clark will also share a one-of-a-kind experience helping a severely compromised patient with brain injury to start walking again. Stay tuned! To find out more about Dr. Clark and the work she does, visit: https://www.ahu.edu/faculty/elizabeth-clark To get in touch with Dr. Clark, send your inquiry to: Elizabeth.Clark@ahu.edu The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com

Are you interested in bridging the disciplines and connecting things that are not related at first glance? How about establishing the link between philosophy and music or music and neuroscience? Some scientists help us understand how everything is connected in this beautiful world we live in! Meet and greet our next Neurocareers podcast guest Prof. Elvira Brattico from Aarhus University in Denmark and the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy, to hear about her journey from Philosophy graduate to the world-respected expert on Neuroscience of Music! Prof. Brattico shares her advice on how to succeed for people with mixed educational backgrounds and how to persevere and achieve goals. You will also learn about the exciting applications of music research in education and treatments of various conditions, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and a quick bio of today’s guest [01:00] Meet Prof. Elvira Brattico and learn a bit about where she’s joining us from [03:49] From philosophy to neuroscience. How it all happened [11:56] Challenges Prof Brattico faced in her journey and the steps he took to overcome them [18:52] Approaches and perspectives Prof Brattico has used to answer the question of the effect of music on the human brain [28:51] The most unexpected finding that surprised Prof Brattico in her research [36:09] Prof Brattico's advice to researchers who hesitate to publish their works for fear of any kind [39:38] Some of the practical applications of your research findings [46:07] What makes Prof Brattico keep pushing her research projects despite the many difficulties [47:46] How the future of neuroscience music looks like [49:48] Prof Brattico's practices for rest to develop a life-work balance [53:20] Secrets to making an impossible goal possible in neuroscience [57:04] How you can reach out, connect and know more about Prof Brattico’s research projects [59:22] Episode wrap-up and calls to action Notable Quotes Always choose a career based on your passion. Never fear to research and publish your ideas. If you won’t, somebody else will do it, and it will no longer be your brainchild. From a career standpoint, the strongest motivations come from healthy collaborations. When you are doing something, and other people say it’s impossible, smile, thank them and continue grinding. Persistence and perseverance are the secrets to success. About the Podcast Guest To learn more about Music in the Brain, visit the Center for Music in the Brain at Aarhus University in Denmark: https://musicinthebrain.au.dk/about-center-for-music-in-the-brain Find information about the projects and studies about Music in the Brain here: https://musicinthebrain.au.dk/about-center-for-music-in-the-brain Learn about Prof. Elvira Brattico's research - visit her web page at: https://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/elvira-brattico(a3b2de17-4a92-4c08-8022-785886ff63df).html To get in touch with Prof. Brattico, contact her at: elvira.brattico@clin.au.dk About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com

Hidden messages? Hidden responses? Neuroscience? Meet and greet our Neurocareers podcast guest, the artist John Baldwin from Devon, UK! This Sherlock Holmes of Arts works on deciphering the mystery of human responses to art, specifically brain responses to hidden messages in art pieces. But that is not it! John mastered the art of hiding messages himself, and now he invites other people from all over the world to join him on this path in an exhibition, "The Hidden Response," supported by the Arts Council England. During the exhibition, John aims to uncover the hidden viewer's brain responses to hidden messages by using state-of-the-art neurotechnologies! To our knowledge, this is the first exhibition of this kind in the world! John also shares his experience entering the art field after facing a disability and becoming a wheelchair user. John's story inspires all those who started doubting themselves after life presented them with serious challenges. Tune in to this podcast episode to stop feeling isolated and explore new opportunities as John did! Make the impossible possible! Find more about John's work here: https://www.thehiddenresponse.com https://www.crackedpainter.com The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com

Do you have the nerve to stick the needle into the artery and have the blood shooting back at you? Are you capable of making life and death decisions? Then a career as an Interventional Neuroradiologist might be the right fit for you! Even if you have already found your dream job – you will be blown away to learn how Interventional Neuroradiologists are saving the lives of people with acute strokes and other severe acute neurological conditions! Meet and greet Kristine Blackham, MD, from the University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, who shares one of the most challenging clinical cases in her career and provides an eye-opening clinical and research practice comparison between Switzerland and the US. In addition, Dr. Blackham shares her story of the profound impact life coaching had on her life and its potential to transform the lives of specialists working in stressful clinical settings. Tune in and learn what the future of treating neurological conditions holds! Enjoy this informative podcast with Dr. Blackham, and stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [01:00] Meet and greet Kristine Blackham, MD, from the University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland [02:03] What is neuroradiology, and what inspired Dr. Blackham into Interventional Neuroradiology [03:43] How Dr. Blackham realized she wanted to be a medical doctor and how her passion has evolved [05:09] Skills that make one good at interventions [07:13] Resilience secrets Dr. Blackham shares that have kept her going in that stressful field of work [08:39] Challenges Dr. Blackham faced on her journey to become an Interventional Neuroradiologist [10:21] How coaching became a game changer in Dr. Blackham’s career path [12:38] Dr. Blackham, as a scientist who’s passionate about clinical research [15:33] Will machine learning algorithms take over the place of neurologists in the future? [17:46] Greatest differences Dr. Blackham has witnessed between working as a neurologist in the US and Europe [20:46] Managing a stressful moment in Interventional Neuroradiology- A case scenario [24:50] Amount of time Dr. Blackham dedicated to learning new things [25:58] Current major trends in the field of neuroradiology [28:43] Diseases that could not be treated 20 years ago but are comfortably treated currently [30:56] How these trends in neuroscience are spread around the globe [32:53] Are technologies advancing faster than we adopt them? [33:56] How Dr. Blackham helps her clients as a career coach [37:16] Dr. Blackham’s advice to people who are getting into the field of neuroradiology [38:27] Future plans in the field [40:32] Approaches to achieving the perceived impossible [43:03] The future of neuroradiology 20-30 years from now [45:15] How to reach out and connect with Dr. Kristine Blackham and learn more about her work [46:17] Resource recommendations for your education Notable Quotes One of the best predictors of success in medical intervention is the ability to use your temperaments well. The greatest challenges in your career path are your thoughts and limiting beliefs. Machine learning is there to help us in our work and not take our work away. All cases in Interventional Neuroradiology are stressful. The difference is the extent. There’s so much technology in neuroscience, but the usage of it is very low due to a lack of awareness and knowledge of using them. About the Podcast Guest To grow in your career, seek a mentor and ask endless questions to the people who have done what you aspire to do. Find more about Dr. Blackham's clinical research here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kristine-Blackham Learn about Dr. Blackham’s offered coaching here: https://kblackhammd.com/ Get in touch with Dr. Blackham by contacting her via email: kristine.blackham@gmail.com About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com or schedule a free coaching consultation at 3AzAMVGIeqiRzG1Q4HjH https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Are you ready to discover unique forms of sentient life on our planet? What about diving into the mind of a bee? Meet and greet Prof. Lars Chittka from the Queen Mary University of London, who will be your guide on this exciting journey! Learn how bees can see, learn, navigate, use tools, recognize human faces, count, and even feel pain! Discover the intricacies of the bee's brain! Find out about the revolution that is happening in the field of animal cognition! Tune into advice on how to make the impossible possible working in the field of animal cognition! Stay tuned! Find more about Prof. Chittka's work here: http://chittkalab.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/ Learn about Prof. Chittka's book "The Mind of a Bee" here: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691180472/the-mind-of-a-bee The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com

What alternatives are to medication for treating ADD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and brain trauma? How can we teach the brain to regulate itself and achieve the optimal state for learning, everyday functioning, and peak performance? How can modern technology aid in the prevention of Alzheimer's dementia? Tune in to find the answers to these questions and much more in the 11th Neurocareers podcast episode with Thomas Feiner - the Neurofeedback specialist and the Founder of the Institute of EEG-Neurofeedback in Munich, Germany. During this episode, you will learn about the following: [00:00] Episode intro and what's in for you in today's episode [01:21] Meet Thomas Feiner, BCIA, BCN, QEEG-D from the Institute of EEG-Neurofeedback in Munich, Germany [02:52] Neurofeedback, what it is, how you can use it, and for what purposes [11:33] Rewarding the brain and providing the environment to help it learn optimally [13:04] How quickly the brain can find the optimal state and examples of what has worked for Thomas's clients [15:51] What has changed in Neurofeedback since Thomas started and what he's seen now [19:28] Top three conditions and evidence-based information on what Neurofeedback provides [20:48] Career opportunities in Neurofeedback and how you can get into the field [23:25] The background that you need to get into Neurofeedback [26:09] The uniqueness of the programs that Thomas offers in Neurofeedback  [30:24] Thomas's mission and work in educating children about Neurofeedback [34:34] What Thomas discovered in meditation and mindfulness and what they do in Neurofeedback [40:10] Thomas's vision and plans in the next 10 to 30 years in the neurofeedback space [45:03] Thomas's advice to people who want to pursue a career that is not in their locality or in Neurofeedback [49:25] How to reach out and connect with Thomas Notable Quotes The brain is a learning organ, and it's designed to learn; it's a huge learning machine with great potential, and you can learn every day in your life till death. Profound changes appear by just rewarding, enhancing, and evolving tiny changes in the brain through Neurofeedback. In Neurofeedback, we only reward the brain for doing something good and better than before; there is no punishment. You've to be patient and open-minded; Neurofeedback works differently for everybody. Neurofeedback is a career that opens many doors, and you can add it as an effective add-on without forgetting what you have done already. Children's brains are always waiting for input, and we cannot feed it with just knowledge; we need to also feed the brains with empathy, excitement, and what the brain can do. When you teach clients to change their quality of life, you make the world a better place. About the Podcast Guest Get in touch with Thomas Feiner and find out more information about Neurofeedback here: Blog https://neurofeedback-ifen.com/blog/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThomasFFeiner   Join Neurofeedback and Neurosciences Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1758041461107398   Learn about Brodmann Areas https://neurofeedback-academy.com/brodmann-area   Visit the Institute for EEG-Neurofeedback www.neurofeedback-info.com   Find out about Thomas Feiner's projects and research activity at Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas-Feiner   Learn about the IFEN´s ERP-System https://youtu.be/5fM8YapBvVY   Discover the CAPITO Evoked Potentials https://youtu.be/EVtebZzCKU8 https://youtu.be/24ph4rSWoj0   Get familiar with Thomas Feiner's invention - a special FREE-CAP gel-free EEG by IFEN https://youtu.be/19-yf42kT1c https://youtu.be/dcDyWmEKzNg     About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator and career coach for students and recent graduates: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule an appointment at https://neuroapproaches.as.me/ Stay tuned!

Who hasn't been interested in Magic and mesmerized by the Magician's performance, at least at some point in their life? Who hasn't tried to uncover the secrets of the Magic show? How to use your curiosity and passion to drive your career success?  Welcome Assoc. Prof. Anthony Barnhart, PhD, a cognitive psychologist and the Chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Carthage college in Wisconsin, USA! Dr. Barnhart went on a path from being a professional Magician to becoming a cognitive psychologist, studying the Science of Magic! Tune in to Episode #13. Part I. of the Neurocareers podcast to uncover the world of deception from the "Sleight of Mind!" Stay tuned for Part II of this Neurocareers podcast episode! During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Episode intro, what’s in for you, and a quick bio of the guest, Anthony Barnhart, PhD [01:10] Where Dr. Barnhart is joining us from, and a bit about his backstory [05:24] How Dr. Barnhart’s research on Magic helps students develop intellectual curiosity [09:43] A brief history of the existence of Magic [16:28] Meaning of the “Science of Magic” and its rationale [18:06] Magic isn't only focused on psychology but also technology [19:55] Some psychological vulnerabilities that magicians have explored [27:18] How different theories on Magic have been applied in the Science of Magic research [32:05] The future of the Science of Magic & the benefits magicians can get from the results [36:05] Dr. Barnhart’s views on the future of the use of technology by magicians [40:16] A bit about the Science of Magic Conference and what can be presented [43:55] Wrap-up to this first part of the talk Notable Quotes Intellectual curiosity is an important part of the recipe for success in graduate school and many different careers. People who study wonder often talk about the experience of it, starting with the mismatch between their expectations about the world and what their senses bring to them. The consequence of experiencing wonder is exploration, curiosity, and trying to seek out explanations for what you witnessed. The value of the Science of Magic is that it allows us to mine psychological insights from a group of people who have been neglected by science for most of their existence. Magicians are informal cognitive scientists who should have a hypothesis of how the mind works to develop techniques to deceive those minds. Magicians are usually 10 years ahead of the public regarding emerging technologies. A magician's goal is to make all the technology entirely invisible. About the Podcast Guest Dr. Barnhart's Publications and Other Resources Science of Magic Association: https://scienceofmagicassoc.org/ Jeanette Andrews and her "Taken by Artificial Surprise" art installation: https://www.jeanetteandrewsstudio.com/taken-by-artificial-surprise Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic (available in many libraries): https://www.markwilsonmagic.com/books.html Henry Hay's Amateur Magician's Handbook: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Amateur_Magician_s_Handbook/2-0FAAAACAAJ?hl=en Information on all of the science Dr. Barmhart discussed is available on the "Research" tab of his website: http://anthonybarnhart.com/ A book chapter Dr. Barnhart wrote on using magic in the classroom: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JW5cg69E9sQZxY3bkZpHBVyd2KO-J38T/view?usp=sharing Connect With Assoc. Prof. Anthony Barnhart Anthony Barnhart, Ph.D. Department of Psychological Science Carthage College 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140 abarnhart@carthage.edu (262) 551-6313 www.AnthonyBarnhart.com About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. Step out of burnout ONCE AND FOR ALL without overeating, overdrinking, or binge-watching. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. OVERCOME FEAR of public speaking and improve your communication skills. Get rid of your chronic IMPOSTER SYNDROME and boost your SELF-CONFIDENCE instead. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

What makes our brains susceptible to deception? What are the main fallibilities of our perception and cognition that can be easily exploited? Learn about how your brain works and the necessary skills for psychology and neuroscience students from The Science of Magic expert Cognitive Psychologist Dr. Anthony Barnhart! Dr. Barnhart's Publications and Other Resources Science of Magic Association: https://scienceofmagicassoc.org/ Jeanette Andrews and her "Taken by Artificial Surprise" art installation: https://www.jeanetteandrewsstudio.com/taken-by-artificial-surprise Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic (available in many libraries): https://www.markwilsonmagic.com/books.html Henry Hay's Amateur Magician's Handbook: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Amateur_Magician_s_Handbook/2-0FAAAACAAJ?hl=en Information on all of the science Dr. Barmhart discussed is available on the "Research" tab of his website: http://anthonybarnhart.com/ A book chapter Dr. Barnhart wrote on using magic in the classroom: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JW5cg69E9sQZxY3bkZpHBVyd2KO-J38T/view?usp=sharing Connect With Assoc. Prof. Anthony Barnhart Anthony Barnhart, Ph.D. Department of Psychological Science Carthage College 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140 abarnhart@carthage.edu (262) 551-6313 www.AnthonyBarnhart.com   About the Show The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for people in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K by email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com or schedule a meeting at: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Do we have free will? How is our decision-making different from machines? Will artificial intelligence replace us in the workforce? What are the legal implications of committing a crime using a brain-machine interface? Can we use neurotechnology to rehabilitate criminal offenders?  Tune into the thought-provoking discussion about neurotechnology and law with Dr. Allan McCay from the Sydney Institute of Criminology and The University of Sydney Law School! During this episode, you will learn about the following: [00:00] Episode intro and what's in for you in today's episode [01:16] Meet Allan McCay, Ph.D., an Academic Fellow at Sydney Law School and Deputy Director at Sydney Institute of Criminology [02:00] Dr. McCay's inspiration and series of steps that led him into neurotechnology [08:55] Do people have free will? [13:04] A case scenario in criminal justice setting where the question of free will was important to be answered [17:03] Why integrating the aspect of genetics is necessary to support these types of cases [18:13] How human decisions can be different from AI decisions [23:30] Challenges Dr. McCay encountered in the fast-growing field of neuroscience and neurotechnology [34:34] Dr. McCay's plans and the future of law with neuroscience 50 years from now [38:23] Dr. McCay's advice to young lawyers who aspire to specialize in law for neuroscience [39:39] How to reach out and connect with Dr. McCay Notable Quotes There are many dimensions to neurotechnology, including some potential human rights concerns. Integrating the aspect of genetics is essential in supporting criminal cases where the question of free will is required. Resources Mentioned Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BBQ33VE/ About the Podcast Guest Allan McCay, LLB, DLP, G Dip Comm, PhD is an Academic Fellow at Sydney Law School and Deputy Director at Sydney Institute of Criminology You can get in touch with Dr. Allan McCay and find out more information about the connection between neurotechnology and law here: The University of Sydney Law School https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/about/our-people/academic-staff/allan-mccay.html Dr. McCay's site https://sites.google.com/site/allanmccay/ Dr. McCay's report on Neurotechnology, law and the legal profession https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/research/how-will-brain-monitoring-technology-influence-the-practice-of-law The Australian Neurolaw Database https://neurolaw.edu.au/ The Neurorights Foundation https://neurorightsfoundation.org/ Dr. McCay's contact email: amcc4688@gmail.com OR allan.mccay@sydney.edu.au Twitter: @DrAllanMcCay LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-mccay-81b285185/?originalSubdomain=au About the Podcast and Its Host The podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, PhD - a neuroscience educator and career coach for students and recent graduates: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. at neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule an appointment at https://neuroapproaches.as.me/ Stay tuned!

Interpersonal Neurobiology & Resonant Movement with Sasha Soreff Are you willing to take 15 seconds to move your body right now? What about taking 15 seconds to tune inside and say: "Oh... What am I sensing? Do I find any sensation going on in my body?" and to do it as many times as you think of it in the days to come? See how it feels for you and discover what benefits the Interpersonal Neurobiology and Resonant Movement bring you! Sasha Soreff - a New York City-based choreographer, dance teacher, and empathy/movement facilitator, will guide you throughout this process in Episode 15 of our Neurocareers podcast! Sasha brings her extensive training in Relational Neuroscience and Nonviolent Communication along with the creative movement to support self-connection and open new possibilities.     About the Podcast Guest The best way to learn more about the Neurocareers podcast guest Sasha Soreff and Resonant Movement is at: https://sashasoreffdance.com/   or follow Sasha on Instagram: @sashadancecreate   About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. Step out of burnout ONCE AND FOR ALL without overeating, overdrinking, or binge-watching. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. OVERCOME FEAR of public speaking and improve your communication skills. Get rid of your chronic IMPOSTER SYNDROME and boost your SELF-CONFIDENCE instead. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Neurofeedback has the potential to shift human experience towards improved mental health and elevated brain fitness in the upcoming years. Wearable neurotechnologies make it possible for millions of people to experience the empowering effect of neurofeedback. Tune into our conversation with Chad Olin and G Cole - the co-founders of Supermind - a company that aims to contribute to mental wellness around the globe with its developed innovative wearable neurofeedback device and 24/7 on-demand customer support system! You will hear the encouraging stories of our podcast guests. You will also discover opportunities to join the field of neuroscience and neurotechnologies from virtually any discipline. You will get a glimpse into the future of neurotechnologies. And, of course, you will get inspired by our guests' advice on how to do the impossible! Stay tuned! About the Podcast Guests Chad Olin, Harvard Business School MBA, is a Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Supermind. Chad is an entrepreneur passionate about mental health and wellness. Contact Chad at: chad.olin@supermind.us Geoff Cole (“G”), 30+ Years Data Scientist & Healthcare, is a Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer of Supermind. G is the creator of NeuroEmpowerment™, a pioneering science that balances the brain and body. G is co-founder of Pathwaves and Supermind - the neurotechnology companies located in Miami, FL, that both integrate NeuroEmpowerment™. Websites: www.EmpoweredG.com // www.PathwavesLife.com // www.Supermind.us   Contact G at: g.cole@supermind.us or info@empoweredg.com   Social media - Instagram & Twitter: @NeuroEmpoweredG About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Innovation? Technology? Illusions? Meet and greet Jeanette Andrews - an informal cognitive scientist and one of the most innovative illusionists in the world today! Jeanette is using modern technologies, including AIs and cognitive science principles, in her Magic shows!  We are all interested in making the impossible possible and figuring out how to make things happen. As humans, we’re extraordinarily great in many ways, and we have a deep-seated, wildly complex understanding of what objects are like and how they sound. We know it even when we’re unconscious of it. Magic is all about taking into account an infinite number of things we’re constantly sensing, remembering, and sometimes pseudo-remembering to create a working experience, space, or process. Knowing what they are, using some of them, and finding perspective gaps we are aware of. In this episode, Jennette shares the art of magic and the interception between science and magic! Tune into the Episode #17. Part 1. conversation with Jeanette Andrews to hear about her career path and advice on how to succeed in your chosen career. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this Neurocareers podcast episode! During this episode, you will learn about the following: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode. [01:50] Meet Jeanette Andrews, an artist, magician, and researcher. [05:53] Jeanette's advice on how parents can look at their children’s gifts from a different perspective and help foster their pursuit of knowledge. [13:36] What triggered Jeanette's interest in magic and the things that fascinate her in that space? [16:04] The type of magic that Jeanette was interested in when developing her skills. [20:01] Why Jeanette got into symbol magic and why it was highly recommended for her at the time. [24:45] Jeanette's perspective on learning magic from books and mentors and not from the internet. [27:26] When Jeanette realized that there is so much psychology and cognitive science involved in her career and how she started learning more about it. [35:45] The options available for people to learn and get in the interception between science and magic. [41:33]  Ending the show and call to action. Tune In For Part 2! Notable Quotes You can put together a career and a life that works for you and makes you happy, and it doesn’t have to fall into a tightly defined space. You have to want something enough to work for it and reinvest in your education in it. When you have something you’re passionate about learning, your passion and curiosity can open doors for a career field. Always learn the foundational techniques and build from them. You can learn a lot of magic from the internet, but most good magic is still genuinely in books and mentors. About the Podcast Guest Jeanette Andrews is an artist, magician, and researcher. Andrews’ work focuses on developing interactive magic and sensory illusions via performance, sculpture, installation, and audio. She is currently an Affiliate of metaLab (at) Harvard and an artist in residence at CultureLAB LIC in New York City. Illusion is Andrews’ life’s work, and her performances have been praised by the Chicago Tribune, PBS, and the New York Times. Andrews is also an acclaimed speaker, presenting with Cooper Hewitt, Chicago Ideas, Fortune 500 companies, universities, and conferences across the country. She has been an artist in residence for High Concept Labs in Chicago and The Institute for Art and Olfaction in Los Angeles. Her research-based process centers around phenomenological philosophy, contemporary cognitive science, and physics. Her work highlights astonishing aspects of everyday life via moments of the seemingly impossible to create a lived phenomenology. Themes of pieces have included invisibility, impossible objects, the relationship between scent and magic, unseen communication, and how illusions can construct reality. Andrews works closely with museums and galleries to recontextualize magic within the cultural arts and explore this craft as a performance art medium. She has presented numerous commissioned works with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, including her 2020 work “Invisible Museums of the Unseen,” which was later commissioned as a site-specific work for the Quebec City Biennial. Further site-specific works for numerous museums and galleries include the Elmhurst Art Museum, Birmingham Museum of Art, and International Museum of Surgical Science. Jeanette's references and other resources Jeanette's magic & art portfolio: https://www.jeanetteandrewsstudio.com/ Jeanette's magic performances and talks: https://www.jeanetteandrews.com/ Sleights of Mind book: http://www.sleightsofmind.com/ Science of Magic Association: https://scienceofmagicassoc.org/home Illusion of the Year: http://illusionoftheyear.com/ Thomas Griffiths paper on transformations in magic, "Revealing ontological commitments by magic": https://cocosci.princeton.edu/tom/papers/magic.pdf Jennifer Keisin Armstong (nonfiction workshops): https://jenniferkarmstrong.com/ Connect With Jeanette Andrews Jeanette's Instagram: @JeanetteAndrewsMagic About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Every human has an innate desire to try to do the impossible. Whether it’s a desire to have superpowers, superhuman feet, move to an advanced degree, relocate to a new country by themselves, or do things that seem unachievable. Magic has an interesting lens on that! It aims to create simulated versions of what looks impossible. It provides a tool to make something impossible look real. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Jennette Andrews, one of the most innovative illusionists in the world! Jeanette is discussing the field of Informal Cognitive Science and the relationship between machine learning, magic, and surprise. Find out how Jeanette used the art of magic to explore the questions posed by Alan Turing of whether machines can exhibit intelligent behavior that cannot be distinguished from that of a human! During this episode, you will learn about the following: [00:28] The most unexpected thing that Jeanette discovered about human sensation and perception. [05:32] How Jeanette was introduced to the technology and how it developed into her newest exhibition, the use of AI. [18:49] The surprising things that Jeanette learned from the reactions of the people who came to her magic show. [20:12] Jeanette plans to perform and show her magic performances to people in different places. [22:26] The process of generating ideas, where Jeanette gets her creative juices and what it takes to move from idea to fruition. [27:26] Trusting your intuition and how it turns to instinct through trial and error. [29:32] Doing the impossible and how to use magic as a tool to create simulated versions of the impossible.   [32:22] How to reach out, connect and learn more about Jeanette. Notable Quotes To move from idea to fruition, you must start doing the thing and see what happens. Magic deals with certainty; it deals with what we process as factual information or not and how those things change. Trust your intuition, keep stuff coming in and maintain your freshness all the time. Every human has an innate desire to try to do the impossible. About the Podcast Guest Jeanette Andrews is an artist, magician, and researcher. Andrews’ work focuses on developing interactive magic and sensory illusions via performance, sculpture, installation, and audio. Jeanette is currently an Affiliate of metaLab (at) Harvard and an artist in residence at CultureLAB LIC in New York City. Illusion is Andrews’ life’s work, and her performances have been praised by the Chicago Tribune, PBS, and the New York Times. Over 27 years of specialized study and technical training in parlor and sleight of hand magic has now afforded her a distinct perspective on crafting experiences with nuanced psychological underpinnings, the direction of attention and inattention, creating surreal visuals, and designing/building objects that function completely differently than they appear. Jeanette's research-based process centers around phenomenological philosophy, contemporary cognitive science, and physics. Andrews works closely with museums and galleries to recontextualize magic within the cultural arts and explore this craft as a performance art medium. She has presented numerous commissioned works with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, including her 2020 work “Invisible Museums of the Unseen,” which was later commissioned as a site-specific work for the Quebec City Biennial. Further site-specific works for numerous museums and galleries include the Elmhurst Art Museum, Birmingham Museum of Art, and International Museum of Surgical Science. Jeanette's references and other resources Jeanette's magic & art portfolio: https://www.jeanetteandrewsstudio.com/ Jeanette's magic performances and talks: https://www.jeanetteandrews.com/ Sleights of Mind book: http://www.sleightsofmind.com/ Science of Magic Association: https://scienceofmagicassoc.org/home Illusion of the Year: http://illusionoftheyear.com/ Thomas Griffiths paper on transformations in magic, "Revealing ontological commitments by magic": https://cocosci.princeton.edu/tom/papers/magic.pdf Jennifer Keisin Armstong (nonfiction workshops): https://jenniferkarmstrong.com/ Connect With Jeanette Andrews Jeanette's Instagram: @JeanetteAndrewsMagic About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "meditation"? Is it relaxation or rather an introspection and contemplation? Or maybe it is focus and concentration, spiritual practice, or anything else we just heard someone says is "good for you"? It turns out that the term "meditation" might be simply an umbrella encompassing various techniques to self-regulate our mind and nervous system. Moreover, different types of meditation affect the processes within the brain in different ways. This means that the approach "One size fits all!" is not applicable when selecting a meditative practice. In fact, you want to choose a specific meditation type that suits your individual goals, needs, and demands of your nervous system. So, what meditation is right for you? Meet and greet Dr. Jeff Tarrant - a clinical psychologist, neurofeedback specialist, experienced meditation practitioner, and founder of the NeuroMeditation Institute! Dr. Tarrant will help you clarify what meditation is, explain how it affects your brain, and guide you in choosing the meditation that supports you! Also, you will learn some simple steps to get into the field of meditation and learn how to self-regulate! Last but not least, you will find out how your passion and interest in life can drive your career toward success in neuroscience and neurotechnologies! Stay tuned for the second part of the show with Dr. Tarrant!   During this episode, you will learn about the following: [00:00] Episode intro and what’s in for you in today’s episode [01:40] Meet Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN from the NeuroMeditation Institute, Eugene, Oregon, USA [04:46] How Jeff became aware of the need for him to contribute to helping other people and to do the things he is doing right now [09:06] What ignited Jeff's interest in meditation, and how he got into the meditation space [12:29] How Jeff brought Neurofeedback and meditation together and built the concept of NeuroMeditation. [16:55] Different types of meditation and the brain changes that are associated with them [28:13] Jeff’s recommendation on how to start practicing meditation in simple, engaging, and effective ways   [36:35] Ending the show and call to action. Tune In For Part 2! Notable Quotes Neurofeedback was created for meditation to allow us to get to a deeper state of consciousness. There are many ways to meditate, and different ways of meditation influence your brain differently. Attention and intention are the keys to different types of meditation; when you change how you are directing your attention and intention, it changes how the brain is engaged. Meditation (focus) and meditation (open monitoring) tend to go together, but they are different. The most common theme that goes through most types of meditation and mindfulness is that you’re not supposed to be thinking about yourself. Meditation is about your state of consciousness, not about how you’re sitting or what you’re doing, and because we’re all different, the way someone meditates may not fit for you. Instead of trusting what somebody else says and thinking that the answer, listen to yourself, try different things, and see how it feels. If it helps you get into the right state of consciousness, keep it; if it doesn’t, throw it out. We all start from somewhere; pick something, try it, reflect on it, keep your expectations low, and develop it over time. Consistency is more important than trying to squeeze in more time.   About the Podcast Guest Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a licensed psychologist and board certified in neurofeedback. He directs the NeuroMeditation Institute. Jeff authored the book "Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain." You can learn more about Dr. Tarrant's work by using the following links:   website: www.neuromeditationinstitute.com book: Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain Youtube: NeuroMeditation Institute Facebook: NeuroMeditation   About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ You will benefit from neuroscience-based coaching if you want to... Get your projects DONE instead of procrastinating and feeling stuck. STOP feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed when managing your time and responsibilities. ACHIEVE your goals and BUILD a successful career instead of failing. Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/