The Illusion of Identity: Your Brain and You

About this episode

This episode explores the relationship between the brain, mind, and consciousness, challenging misconceptions about identity and transformation.

Most of us confuse the brain with the mind, believing changing one will instantly transform the other. But what if that’s the illusion—the trick our brain plays to keep us safe and fixed in stories about who we are? This episode explores the intricate relationship between the brain, mind, and consciousness through neuroscience, psychology, and Eastern philosophy. Debra Maldonado and Dr. Rob provide clarity on common misconceptions about these concepts, emphasizing the role of neuroplasticity,...

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Hosts: Debra Maldonado, Robert Maldonado PhD

Topics covered

• identity
• neuroscience
• psychology
• consciousness
• neuroplasticity
• Eastern philosophy

Keywords

• brain
• mind
• identity
• neuroplasticity
• psychology
• Eastern philosophy

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Organizations: CreativeMind

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