Lessons in Wanderlust, Wholeness, and the Brain with Irene Salter

Beyond the Portrait

What if I told you that wonder and play were responsible for keeping your brain young. Do you ever struggle with perfectionist tendencies? If busyness were a competitive sport, would you get top marks? Then this episode might be for you.
Join in on this fascinating conversation with Irene Salter. Irene has a PhD in
Neuroscience, a master’s degree in psychology, spent years as a science educator, and now an executive and leadership coach. Among her many accolades.
Irene has the exceptional gift of explaining how the brain works, in an easy-to-follow, relatable way complete with practical tips you can start immediately that cost zero dollars.
We discuss the science of beauty, the brain on wanderlust and how to recreate the benefits of travel without leaving home, of learning to thrive not just survive, and the fictitious lie that is successful multi-tasking. (Hint, it’s not a thing.)
Irene shares about the expectations with being the eldest child of immigrant parents that led her to a life of high achievements, of finding herself again with a walk in the desert to confront her anger, and the importance of bringing together all the pieces of herself to create wholeness.
Episode resources:
- Irene's website
- Leadership Playground
- Anjan Chatterjee’s book, TED talk, and research on the three components to beauty in the brain
- Semir Zeki’s work on beauty
Credits:
Brittany's website
Graphic Design - Stefanie Brueckler

Video Production - Juan Paolini Díaz