Read more about the article Why Your Ward Needs a Disabilities Specialist

Why Your Ward Needs a Disabilities Specialist

Anna Rast is a service missionary for the Disability Services division of the Priesthood and Family Department at Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. She loves serving as the stake disability specialist in the American Fork East Stake, and she previously had the honor of serving as the stake disability specialist for the Valencia California Stake. She lives with her wonderful husband, her two fantastic and brilliant children with autism, and her tiny dog, Daisy. Highlights

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Read more about the article Dreams and the Deep Mysteries of the Unconscious Mind

Dreams and the Deep Mysteries of the Unconscious Mind

Barely 20 years ago, there was little scientific consensus on the purpose of sleep. Now, there is broad agreement that sleep and dreams are where the unconscious mind processes events, solves problems, and organizes memories. Robert Stickgold helped break the field open, in part by getting amnesiacs to play tetris. Sidarta Ribeiro was drawn to the field largely through his own striking dream and sleep experiences, starting when he was just five years old. Explore the world of dreams in this episode of Constant Wonder.

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Read more about the article You’re More Creative Than You Think

You’re More Creative Than You Think

Are you a creative person? Everyone answers this question differently. Whether you feel too busy to participate in your old hobbies, or you think there's "not a single creative bone in your body”, there's no limit to the obstacles keeping us from exploring our creative sides. But as it turns out, there's a science to the way we define our creative potential--and knowing the odds makes it easier to beat them. Lisa chats with Drs. Lynne Vincent and Jack Goncalo, as well as James Valentine, about what makes a person creative or not--and how to overcome some of the biggest misconceptions standing between us and our most creative selves.

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Real Connection Through Vulnerability

We all yearn and are wired to be connected to those around us. So how do we do it, how do we become more connected to those in our lives. Coach Meagan Skidmore feels the key to connection is the ability and willingness to be vulnerable. On today’s podcast she shares great examples and insights on how to be more vulnerable and what connection can look like when we are.  If you feel like there is a relationship in your life that could use better connection, look at how vulnerable you are willing to be and then see if you can practice vulnerability more. The research shows you will almost always achieve your goal of greater connection.

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