40. Finally Free: A Conversation with Kristen Gilliland, Ph.D., Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery
I am so thrilled to welcome Kristen Gilliland to today’s podcast. Kristen is an organic chemist by training and is currently working at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery here in Nashville, currently acting as Director of Outreach and Advocacy. In that role, she teaches neuroplasticity to teenagers.
She is also a musician and a mom. Tune in to hear her talk about how her sons profoundly influenced her professional life. She also touches upon how her band was formed, how she came to be interested in organic chemistry and what neuroplasticity is to Kristen, why it’s so important to be kind and compassionate toward ourselves, information about her upcoming documentary Speaking Through Me, and so much more!
Show Highlights
how tragedy and grief inspired Kristen to do what she does
how Kristen has changed since the death of one of her sons
where Kristen’s love of music comes from
how Kristen came to be interested in organic chemistry
what neuroplasticity is
Kristen’s transition from academia to lab work
the importance of having compassion for one’s self
insight into Kristen’s upcoming documentary
Kristen’s song “You’re Finally Free”
Resources
Sheila’s Website
Email me: sheila@sheilatully.com
Kristen’s Band
Kristen’s TEDx Talk
