# Exploring the Strangeness and Wonder of Brains with Dr. Pria Anand

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Podcast: [Brain Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brain-health-podcast-5132604)
Published: 2026-07-02T09:00:00+00:00
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In this week's episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-hosts Drs. Daniel Correa and Katy Peters are joined by author, educator, and neurologist Dr. Pria Anand. Together, they discuss the wonder and complexity of the human brain, and how storytelling, culture, and curiosity shape our understanding of neurologic illness and identity. Pria shares insights from her book, The Mind Electric, including the role of narrative in medicine, the resilience of memory, and why humility matters in neurologic care. They also explore the future of neurology, the importance of sleep and self-care, and how science and the humanities can work together to improve patient care. Additional Resources The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains How are Mental Health and Brain Health Connected? Healing Words: Writing About Her Traumatic Brain Injury Helps the Author Make Sense of Her Recovery Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Similar Topics Exploring the Science of Everyday Wonder with Dacher Keltner The Secrets of Synesthesia with Dr. Joel Salinas Memory and Your Brain, Explained We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media Guests : Dr. Pria Anand @bmcneurology Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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