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When the Brain Changes the Self: Personality, the Frontal Lobes, and FTD
Keywords
Die Hard, Bruce Willis, personality change, frontotemporal dementia, neuropsychology, Phineas Gage, brain disorders, emotional impact, caregiver burden, identity, Bruce Miller, UCSF
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Tom Kiely explores the profound impact of brain disorders on personality and identity, using the iconic film 'Die Hard' and the story of Bruce Willis as a backdrop. He discusses the historical case of Phineas Gage to illustrate how brain injuries can alter personality, and delves into frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition that robs individuals of their character and affects their loved ones. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes through the lens of neuropsychology and the need for support for families dealing with such challenges.
Sound bites
"The brain shapes who we are."
Chapters
00:00 The Impact of Die Hard on Tom's Life
10:12 Understanding Personality Changes in Brain Disorders
15:08 The Story of Phineas Gage: A Historical Perspective
20:29 Exploring Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
26:23 The Family Experience with FTD
29:37 The Role of Neuropsychology in Understanding FTD
45:59 Living with FTD: Support and Resources
ASSOCIATION FOR FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION (AFTD):
AFTD WEBSITE
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FTD: YOUTUBE LINK
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Keywords
Die Hard, Bruce Willis, personality change, frontotemporal dementia, neuropsychology, Phineas Gage, brain disorders, emotional impact, caregiver burden, identity, Bruce Miller, UCSF
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Tom Kiely explores the profound impact of brain disorders on personality and identity, using the iconic film 'Die Hard' and the story of Bruce Willis as a backdrop. He discusses the historical case of Phineas Gage to illustrate how brain injuries can alter personality, and delves into frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition that robs individuals of their character and affects their loved ones. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes through the lens of neuropsychology and the need for support for families dealing with such challenges.
Sound bites
"The brain shapes who we are."
Chapters
00:00 The Impact of Die Hard on Tom's Life
10:12 Understanding Personality Changes in Brain Disorders
15:08 The Story of Phineas Gage: A Historical Perspective
20:29 Exploring Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
26:23 The Family Experience with FTD
29:37 The Role of Neuropsychology in Understanding FTD
45:59 Living with FTD: Support and Resources
ASSOCIATION FOR FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION (AFTD):
AFTD WEBSITE
60 MINUTES SEGMENT ON FTD:
FTD: YOUTUBE LINK
SUBSCRIBE:
🔔 Subscribe to access bi-weekly podcast episodes:
[PODCAST LINK]
GET IN TOUCH WITH DR. KIELY:
PRIVATE PRACTICE WEBSITE
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
SUICIDE AND CRISIS HOTLINE:
Dial 988
https://988lifeline.org/
MUSIC:
Rock Your Surfboard: Yeti Music
https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/rock-your-surfboard
License code: 343U0UCD8ZHJYTR
Ambient Piano: bdProductions
https://audiojungle.net/item/ambient-piano/10369873
License code: 75a61e2f-0346-452d-b744-f539a56697da
Pop Rock Logo: DmitriySimf
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License code: 5424026d-0261-4ca6-9c5d-019f56fe5116
Summer Pop Lemonade: SonicMood
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License code: 14a92b7e-e924-4c82-9de5-f8aa3518b752
Country: CustomMelody
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Life Ny Life: Antarcticbreeze
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License code: 7351086c-b195-492a-a775-2ddf27af5707
Upbeat Retro Synth Pop: AlexanderRufire
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License code: 23a2642f-4df5-49c3-9c87-591eacb43e63
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