The Power of Storytelling to Educate and Empower with Lisa Genova

This episode is a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova. Her debut novel Still Alice about a Harvard University professor who suffers early onset Alzheimer's disease sold millions of copies and has been translated into 37 languages. The book was adapted into a film in 2014 and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Julianne Moore's highly acclaimed performance as Alice Howland. Her first work of nonfiction, REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting, was published in March 2021, and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Her first TED talk, "What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's" has been viewed over eight million times and her most recent TED talk, "How Memory Works--and Why Forgetting is Totally OK" was the sixth most watched TED talk of 2021. She has been recognized numerous times and has won many awards for here incredible work, including receiving The Pell Center Prize for Story in the Public Square, for "distinguished storytelling that has enriched the public dialogue." We discussed her journey of becoming a story teller, her empowering message and important work for the community. storytelling tips. More about Lisa Genova: Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist and bestselling author known for her compelling storytelling that raises awareness about neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Her debut novel, "Still Alice," was a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into an award-winning film. Lisa's work has received critical acclaim and recognition for its ability to educate and empower readers while providing an accurate portrayal of neurological conditions. She is also a sought-after speaker, delivering talks that explore the intersection of science, storytelling, and personal empowerment. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ More episodes from The Brain Health Revolution Podcast: -STROKE: Risk Factors & Epidemiology    • STROKE: Risk Factors & Epidemiology | The ...   Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer's - A Scientific Review    • Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer's - A Scienti...   Understanding Bruce Willis's Aphasia    • Understanding Bruce Willis' Aphasia - The ...   The Fiber Fueled Revolution with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz    • Fiber Fueled Revolution : Unlocking the Po...   Alzheimer's Fraud - The Alleged Fabrication in Alzheimer's research and Articles. committee    • Alzheimer's Fraud - The Alleged Fabricatio...   ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Follow us on social media: Instragram:   / thebraindocs   Facebook:   / thebraindocs   Website: https://teamsherzai.com