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One of the most peculiar ideas of psychology is that trauma may end up ‘in the body.’ We can understand that a difficult event might be lodged somewhere in the mind - but how, and by what mechanism, might a trauma get remembered or stuck in our physical selves? Can a kidney ‘remember’ a sorrow? Can a wrist or a femur hold on to the memory of a punitive parent or a painful divorce?

If our goal is to make everyone feel safe, valued, and cared for, we need to go beyond teaching just hard skills. 

"Humans and Our Phones" by Nicholas Carr delves into the complex relationship between humans and technology. Carr's insightful analysis sheds light on how digital devices like smartphones are altering our cognitive functions and societal dynamics, urging for a nuanced understanding of their impact.

Why we need more ‘grown-up brains’ to help build the brains of the next generations  The human brain builds and shapes itself throughout life-based on its experiences; so much so that no two human brains will ever be identical. As a species, we must have people in our life who can model positive, constructive brain activity that helps our own brain build itself.

In "I Meditated and This Happened," Russell Brand opens up about his meditation journey and its profound effects on his sense of self. Through transcendental meditation, Brand experiences a shift from constant mental chatter to moments of stillness and peace. His insights into the mind's tendencies and the power of presence make this a compelling exploration of mindfulness.

If you're battling anxiety, watch this enlightening video for practical tips and comforting insights. Discover strategies to regain calm and take control of your mental well-being.

Mindfulness is about noticing what’s here.

Inclusion will actually CHANGE our rooms. Inclusion GIVES people the ability to express themselves authentically. The work of our society cannot focus on simply folks being in the room anymore. All people must have a voice, we need to listen to them, and then we must ACT. Much love. inclusion, and anti-racism. She is a University of Akron School of Law graduate who focused civil liberties. She earned her bachelors from Guilford College majoring in Political Science, Philosophy, and African American Studies. She was an active college student helping to start an Anti-Racism team at Guilford College, responsible for organizing city-wide diversity/inclusion events, and developed coursework focusing on race and racism.

Self-awareness has countless proven benefits -- stronger relationships, higher performance, more effective leadership. Sounds pretty great, right? Here’s the bad news: 95% of people think that they’re self-aware, but only 10-15% actually are! Luckily, Tasha Eurich has a simple solution that will instantly improve your self-awareness.

Professor Robert Sapolsky gives the final lecture in the Human Biology 160 class. He uses the lecture to wrap up any loose ends and show how the themes of the class connects without the more complex concepts that were brought up throughout the course.