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How Does the Brain Create Consciousness and Self-Awareness?

How Does the Brain Create Consciousness and Self-Awareness?

How Does the Brain Create Consciousness and Self-Awareness?Vicki Draeger, Ph.D.
Published on: 27/05/2026

Your brain is made of cells, electricity, chemistry, and signals — yet somehow it creates a living inner world filled with memories, emotions, and awareness. Explore consciousness, self-awareness, mindfulness, and neuroscience in this episode of Blos

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A Guided Tour of the Brain: Neuroplasticity, Memory, and How Your Mind Adapts

A Guided Tour of the Brain: Neuroplasticity, Memory, and How Your Mind Adapts

A Guided Tour of the Brain: Neuroplasticity, Memory, and How Your Mind AdaptsVicki Draeger, Ph.D.
Published on: 23/05/2026

Your brain is not fixed — it’s constantly changing and adapting throughout your life. Discover how brain regions, memory, emotions, and neuroplasticity shape the way you learn and grow in this episode of Blossoming Brains.

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Einstein’s Brain: The Strange Story Behind Genius and Neuroplasticity

Einstein’s Brain: The Strange Story Behind Genius and Neuroplasticity

Einstein’s Brain: The Strange Story Behind Genius and NeuroplasticityVicki Draeger, Ph.D.
Published on: 08/05/2026

Einstein’s brain was stolen after his death, but the real mystery is what it revealed about genius.

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