Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
PersonHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jun 2026
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author. She is widely recognized for her research on the human brain and her insights into the different personalities that exist within it.
Episodes
First heard
Guest appearances
Episodes per month
Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.
Show the data
| Month | Episodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
What Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor has said on podcasts
20 statements
The amygdala constantly scans for safety threats.
“The amygdala. Yeah, there's a group of cells right there that is scanning constantly. Am I safe?”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: The 4 Personalities Living In Your Brain! How To Switch Between ThemListen at 2:36
The left hemisphere identifies a snake and initiates avoidance.
“And then the left hemisphere is going, oh, my gosh, it's a snake. No, I'm not safe. Push it away.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: The 4 Personalities Living In Your Brain! How To Switch Between ThemListen at 3:08
Calm amygdala activity enables learning and focus.
“And when the amygdala are calm and you feel safe now you can learn and focus.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: The 4 Personalities Living In Your Brain! How To Switch Between ThemListen at 3:22
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.
Episodes
2 episodes featuring Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, newest first
