Brant Cortright brings brain research into a new dimension by putting it into a holistic health context. Cortright’s lessons about brain health incorporate body, heart, mind, and spirit. He clarifies some common misconceptions, and shares how we can help our brains thrive and grow, including what we might be doing to unknowingly cause harm. Brant Cortright, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies. His consulting practice specializes in brain health and neuroscience-informed depth therapy. He is the author of Psychotherapy and Spirit: Theory and Practice in Transpersonal Psychotherapy (Suny Series, Philosophy of Psychology) (State University of New York Press 1997), Integral Psychology: Yoga, Growth, and Opening the Heart (Suny Series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology) (State University of New York Press 2007) and The Neurogenesis Diet & Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life (Psychic Media 2015).

Interview Date: 8/11/2015   Tags: Brant Cortright, neuroscience, neurogenesis, brain science, brain health, Alzheimer’s, antidepressants, Prozac, depression, serotonin, isolation, emotional regulation, emotional navigation, spiritual practice, meditation, devotional love practice, lifelong learning, cognitive reserve, relationships, aerobic activity, running, Science, Self Help, Heath & Healing, psychology