In this episode of All Kinds of Minds, we sit down with the incredibly talented Lake Bell—actor, director, writer, and now children’s book author—to talk about her debut picture book, All About Brains.

Inspired by her daughter Nova’s epilepsy diagnosis, All About Brains is a joyful, whimsical celebration of neurodiversity and the unique ways our brains work. Lake opens up about her journey as a parent, the importance of language like “brain sparkles,” and why representation matters—especially for kids navigating their own neurodivergent identities.

We talk humor, storytelling, and what it means to embrace every kind of brain with empathy and curiosity. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or fellow sparkly-brain human, this episode is full of heart and hope.

All About Brains is out April 15th—find links to the book and more below!

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