Let The Body Lead - Neuroscience, Heart Resonance, and Creativity w/ Nkechi Njaka Science & Magic with Amanda

Nkechi Njaka & I dive into the brain body connection, the mystery of the heart brain, stress & the nervous system, mindfulness through the five senses,  evoking creativity through broadening perception, and embodiment as a necessity for global wellbeing.  Nkechi is a neuroscientist, dancer, creator, and mindfulness expert.  She navigates through her life with courageous curiosity, letting the wisdom of her body guide her through instinct and intuition.  I hope that you enjoy this conversation of science, magic, and all of the in between spaces.

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Our conversation…
6:10 - intro & background
9:30 - studying  neuroscience & dance
16:20 - the brain body connection
20:36 - the heart brain
27.00 - stress & the nervous system
32:14 - the practice of mindfulness
37.20  - overcoming burnout through the lens energetic nourishment
45:03 - evoking creativity by doing what you love
49:01 - dimming creativity through narrow thinking
52.49 - the importance of embodiment
56:10 - mindfulness, creativity  & global wellbeing
58:44 - how to connect with Nkechi