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Back to EpisodesThe Gift of Neurodivergence (and Vedic Meditation)
Description
People who are neurodivergent, sometimes referred to as being “on the spectrum,” can often be viewed as being “gifted.” Their style of thinking, outside of the norm, often blesses them with insights and creativity that would be beyond the reach of those of us who are not so divergent.
What most of us don’t realize though, is that neurodivergence has played a critical function in the evolution of the human species in general.
Thom explains in this episode that neurodivergence has gifted us with brains that are neuroplastic, making us much more adaptable than they otherwise would have been. He also explains how Vedic Meditation can help us use our neuroplasticity to our advantage.
Episode Highlights:
[00:45] Neurotypicality and Neurodiversity
[02:52] Neurodivergence in Human Brain Evolution
[04:44] Left and Right Brain
[06:23] Adaptive Neuroplasticity
[08:06] Flexibility in Evolution Needs Neurodivergence and Anomalies
[09:34] The Mainstream is Defined by the Fringe
[11:16] Neuroadaptive Brain: The Brain of a Meditator
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