Stand in the & with Heather Gates
Stand in the & with Heather Gates
Podcast Description
Stand in the & is a gathering designed to support curiosity, connection, & courage. This podcast is a series of conversations, with people across human-centered industries and life experiences, where we talk about showing up in the complexity of the human experience, where we get stuck, and how we find forward. Whether it’s the squeeze between empathy & accountability, structure & flexibility, hope & frustration, fear & excitement, us & them, or countless other “ands” we encounter. We’re leaning into the messiness. This podcast is a joyful & honest exploration around the nuance and possibility that exists within & among us. I hope you’ll join us!
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The podcast focuses on topics related to human complexity, empathy, accountability, and personal growth. Examples of episodes include discussions on navigating the nuances of motherhood and business, embracing uncertainty, and exploring the importance of curiosity in resolving conflicts and challenges.
Stand in the & is a gathering designed to support curiosity, connection, & courage. This podcast is a series of conversations, with people across human-centered industries and life experiences, where we talk about showing up in the complexity of the human experience, where we get stuck, and how we find forward. Whether it’s the squeeze between empathy & accountability, structure & flexibility, hope & frustration, fear & excitement, us & them, or countless other “ands” we encounter. We’re leaning into the messiness. This podcast is a joyful & honest exploration around the nuance and possibility that exists within & among us. I hope you’ll join us!
In this episode, Heather and Dr. Ahmad Hariri explore the neuroscience of human connection – how we are wired for both connection and “othering”, what neuroplasticity is, and a consideration of the collective value of neurodiversity. They discuss how understanding this can empower and support us in fostering relationships and personal growth that align with the values & intentions we hold.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this episode belong solely to the host and the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of their employees, clients, or affiliated organizations.
Host: Heather Gates, MPH, Owner & Strategy Partner, Human-Centered Strategy
Guest: Dr. Ahmad Hariri, Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Duke University
Resources
- Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert M. Sapolsky
- Mismatch: How Our Stone Age Brain Deceives Us Every Day by Ronald Giphart & Mark van Vugt
- Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: Insights from the Frontier of Evolutionary Psychiatry by Randolph M. Nesse
- Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman
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