A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Author of "7 1/2 Lessons About The Brain

In this episode, Dr. Bob welcomes Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett to the show. Dr. Barrett is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Bob and Dr. Barrett have a fascinating conversation about the intricate details of the brain and how it functions. They also dive into her wonderful book, "7 1/2 Lessons About The Brain" (The world's first neuroscience "beach read")  and how it all relates to children and parenting.   Don't miss this informative and interesting conversation! Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD, is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior at Harvard University. In addition to the books Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain and How Emotions are Made, Dr. Barrett has published over 240 peer-reviewed, scientific papers appearing in Science, Nature Neuroscience, and other top journals in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as six academic volumes published by Guilford Press. She has also given a popular TED talk with over 6 million views. Dr. Barrett received a National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award for her revolutionary research on emotion in the brain. These highly competitive, multimillion dollar awards are given to scientists of exceptional creativity who are expected to transform biomedical and behavioral research. She also received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019, the APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, and the APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award in Psychology in 2021. Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Barrett has testified before Congress, presented her research to the FBI, consulted to the National Cancer Institute, appeared on Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman and The Today Show with Maria Shriver, and been a featured guest on public television and podcast and radio programs worldwide. She is also an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada. How to Find Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett   Website Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Email     How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube Instagram  Facebook Seven Secrets Of The Newborn Website Pacific Ocean Pediatrics