In this deeply moving episode of MHVR Bytes, Dr. Adam Baldowski and Dr. Jessica Stone sit down with the incredible Dr. Kimberley Hieftje, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine and co-director of XR Pediatrics, to talk about trauma, VR, and the power of storytelling.

🎧 You’ll hear how Kimberley’s personal journey through unimaginable loss inspired Year of the Cicadas, a breathtaking VR narrative experience that transforms grief into immersive healing. From her work in immersive pediatric care to finding meaning in the noise of cicadas, this conversation will leave you inspired, emotional, and full of hope.

👀 Whether you’re a clinician, a researcher, a parent, or simply someone curious about the intersection of VR and human experience, this episode will stay with you.

🔗 Learn more about Year of the Cicadas: https://www.yearofthecicadas.com

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