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Episode 17 – Floating

Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 01:06:18
Publish Date: 2016-11-16 04:00:24
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This week, Michael discusses the development of the float lab at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) with Dr. Justin Feinstein.  Dr. Feinstein jf_libr-picis the director of the LIBR Float Clinic & Research Center, which “…is interested in understanding the intimate connection between the body and the brain, and developing new technologies to help bring this connection to the forefront of awareness. Utilizing both the lesion method and functional neuroimaging, our research investigates how the human brain produces primal states of emotion, with an emphasis on the neuroscience of fear and treatments that alleviate anxiety.”

More about LIBR and Dr. Feinstein’s research with floatation here

The Time article discussing the floatation research and a bit of the history here – also has some great images of the clinic.

Find flotation centers near you here

 

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