Today’s our last episode before our Christmas break. Sad, I know, but we have such a great guest: Sadie Dingfelder. She wrote the most excellent book “Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination.” Our conversation not only delved into face blindness (prosopagnosia) but also covered neurodivergence, aphantasia, and the importance of effective science communication.  We also discussed films and literature centered around Face Blindness: the new NBC series Brillant Minds starring Zachary Quinto, KDramas like Rich Man, Poor Woman, 100 Days My Prince, and The Beauty Inside, and the book Hello Stranger. Not only did Sadie consult on the book, but the author Katherine Center named the lead character after her! Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today’s our last episode before our Christmas break. Sad, I know, but we have such a great guest: Sadie Dingfelder. She wrote the most excellent book “Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination.” Our conversation not only delved into face blindness (prosopagnosia) but also covered neurodivergence, aphantasia, and the importance of effective science communication. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We also discussed films and literature centered around Face Blindness: the new NBC series Brillant Minds starring Zachary Quinto, KDramas like Rich Man, Poor Woman, 100 Days My Prince, and The Beauty Inside, and the book Hello Stranger. Not only did Sadie consult on the book, but the author Katherine Center named the lead character after her!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow: @BraaainsPodcast&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music: @_Deppisch_&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today’s our last episode before our Christmas break. Sad, I know, but we have such a great guest: Sadie Dingfelder. She wrote the most excellent book “Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and...

Brilliant Minds and the Realities of Face Blindness

Sarah had the pleasure of interviewing Amber Sealey, director of the newly released Disney+ film OUT OF MY MIND, alongside the movie's star, Phoebe-Rae Taylor. Out of My Mind is based on the best-selling novel of the same name and tells the story of Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, who has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. This film is a compelling story about acceptance, love, friendship, and joy and it doesn’t shy away from the challenges that come when people judge you by your disability. It’s a great testament to the importance of inclusivity and giving everyone a chance to be heard.  DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP068-Transcript_-Disneys-Out-of-My-Mind-and-the-Importance-of-Being-Heard.pdf"> https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP068-Transcript_-Disneys-Out-of-My-Mind-and-the-Importance-of-Being-Heard.pdf</a> Contact us: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com">BraaainsPodcast.com</a> Follow: <a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast">@BraaainsPodcast</a> Music: <a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_">@_Deppisch_</a> Support this show: <a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast">Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Sarah had the pleasure of interviewing Amber Sealey, director of the newly released Disney+ film OUT OF MY MIND, alongside the movie's star, Phoebe-Rae Taylor.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Out of My Mind is based on the best-selling novel of the same name and tells the story of Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, who has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This film is a compelling story about acceptance, love, friendship, and joy and it doesn’t shy away from the challenges that come when people judge you by your disability. It’s a great testament to the importance of inclusivity and giving everyone a chance to be heard. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP068-Transcript_-Disneys-Out-of-My-Mind-and-the-Importance-of-Being-Heard.pdf"&gt; https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-EP068-Transcript_-Disneys-Out-of-My-Mind-and-the-Importance-of-Being-Heard.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contact us: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com"&gt;BraaainsPodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast"&gt;@BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_"&gt;@_Deppisch_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support this show: &lt;a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast"&gt;Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Sarah had the pleasure of interviewing Amber Sealey, director of the newly released Disney+ film OUT OF MY MIND, alongside the movie's star, Phoebe-Rae Taylor. Out of My Mind is based on the best-selling novel of the same name and tells the story of...

Disney+'s Out of My Mind and the Importance of Being Heard

We're doing something a little different today. When we were at TIFF, we had the opportunity to go to the perspectives panel -- Building Inclusive Futures: The Means of Accessibility. The panel was a discussion on accessibility and redefining perceptions of disability within the industry and beyond. The panel included Kyla Harris (chair of We Crip Film for the BFI and producer of Patrice: The Film), Viktor Korotovskyi (freelance photojournalist and the subject of Olivier Sarbil's documentary Viktor), Sean Towgood (Toronto-based writer, actor and creator of You’re My Hero), Aria Mia Loberti (an American actress, writer, human rights advocate, Fulbright Scholar, and star of All the Light We Cannot See), and Olivier Sarbil (French documentary filmmaker and cinematographer of Viktor). It was moderated by Rayhan Azmat, a senior finance executive in Media and Entertainment, a disability advocate, and an accomplished keynote speaker. The conversation explores challenges, awareness, and opportunities for people living with disabilities, aiming to further inclusivity and broaden the narrative of accessibility. DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP067-TIFF-Special_-Building-Inclusive-Futures.pdf"> https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP067-TIFF-Special_-Building-Inclusive-Futures.pdf</a> Contact us: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com">BraaainsPodcast.com</a> Follow: <a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast">@BraaainsPodcast</a> Music: <a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_">@_Deppisch_</a> Support this show: <a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast">Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;We're doing something a little different today. When we were at TIFF, we had the opportunity to go to the perspectives panel -- Building Inclusive Futures: The Means of Accessibility.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The panel was a discussion on accessibility and redefining perceptions of disability within the industry and beyond. The panel included Kyla Harris (chair of We Crip Film for the BFI and producer of Patrice: The Film), Viktor Korotovskyi (freelance photojournalist and the subject of Olivier Sarbil's documentary Viktor), Sean Towgood (Toronto-based writer, actor and creator of You’re My Hero), Aria Mia Loberti (an American actress, writer, human rights advocate, Fulbright Scholar, and star of All the Light We Cannot See), and Olivier Sarbil (French documentary filmmaker and cinematographer of Viktor). It was moderated by Rayhan Azmat, a senior finance executive in Media and Entertainment, a disability advocate, and an accomplished keynote speaker.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The conversation explores challenges, awareness, and opportunities for people living with disabilities, aiming to further inclusivity and broaden the narrative of accessibility.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP067-TIFF-Special_-Building-Inclusive-Futures.pdf"&gt; https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Transcript-EP067-TIFF-Special_-Building-Inclusive-Futures.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contact us: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com"&gt;BraaainsPodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast"&gt;@BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_"&gt;@_Deppisch_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support this show: &lt;a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast"&gt;Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We're doing something a little different today. When we were at TIFF, we had the opportunity to go to the perspectives panel -- Building Inclusive Futures: The Means of Accessibility. The panel was a discussion on accessibility and redefining...

TIFF Special: Building Inclusive Futures

Today our special guests are writer/ director Bernard Gray and actor Dwain Murphy. We discussed Men's Mental Health within the Black Community and how they explored this topic in the film, The Other Stuff, which recently premiered at the Reelworld Festival in Toronto. The film offers an honest exploration of how Black men, especially those from environments of crime, straddle the paths of good and evil as they attempt to transition into healthier, more fulfilling lives. The film follows Winston played by Dwain Murphy (CROSS, DIGGSTOWN), and Shannon played by Golden Madison (CROSS, LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT) who embark on a journey of self-discovery through couples therapy before preparing to start a family. However, their journey takes an unexpected and intense turn when Winston’s suppressed childhood trauma surfaces. Under immense emotional strain, Winston confronts his uncle—the source of his abuse—in an effort to find healing and closure. The film highlights the critical role of therapy in helping men face their pain and work through the deep emotional scars that often remain buried. Content warning: we talk about homophobia and physical and sexual abuse in this episode.   DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-podcast-transcript_-EP066-Mens-Mental-Health-within-the-Black-Community.pdf"> https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-podcast-transcript_-EP066-Mens-Mental-Health-within-the-Black-Community.pdf</a> Contact us: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com">BraaainsPodcast.com</a> Follow: <a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast">@BraaainsPodcast</a> Music: <a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_">@_Deppisch_</a> Support this show: <a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast">Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today our special guests are writer/ director Bernard Gray and actor Dwain Murphy. We discussed Men's Mental Health within the Black Community and how they explored this topic in the film, The Other Stuff, which recently premiered at the Reelworld Festival in Toronto. The film offers an honest exploration of how Black men, especially those from environments of crime, straddle the paths of good and evil as they attempt to transition into healthier, more fulfilling lives.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The film follows Winston played by Dwain Murphy (CROSS, DIGGSTOWN), and Shannon played by Golden Madison (CROSS, LAW &amp; ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT) who embark on a journey of self-discovery through couples therapy before preparing to start a family. However, their journey takes an unexpected and intense turn when Winston’s suppressed childhood trauma surfaces. Under immense emotional strain, Winston confronts his uncle—the source of his abuse—in an effort to find healing and closure. The film highlights the critical role of therapy in helping men face their pain and work through the deep emotional scars that often remain buried. Content warning: we talk about homophobia and physical and sexual abuse in this episode.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-podcast-transcript_-EP066-Mens-Mental-Health-within-the-Black-Community.pdf"&gt; https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-podcast-transcript_-EP066-Mens-Mental-Health-within-the-Black-Community.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contact us: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com"&gt;BraaainsPodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast"&gt;@BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_"&gt;@_Deppisch_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support this show: &lt;a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast"&gt;Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today our special guests are writer/ director Bernard Gray and actor Dwain Murphy. We discussed Men's Mental Health within the Black Community and how they explored this topic in the film, The Other Stuff, which recently premiered at the Reelworld...

Men's Mental Health within the Black Community

It's Halloween and we're talking about horror, disability, and access with filmmaker and navigator of the creative multiverse, Ariel Baska. We deep dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ginger Snaps, and Wait Until Dark, and discuss how each film made Ariel feel seen in some way. We also discuss their horror documentary Monsterous Me and their work as a horror filmmaker telling stories around disability through a lens of genre. Lastly, we touch upon Ariel's TIFF panel about festivals and accessibility (MICROSESSIONS All Access Pass: Opening Doors for Every Audience) and their work as the founder of Access: Horror, a film festival and industry summit celebrating the history, future, and impact of disability in the genre space.   DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/BRAAAINS-PODCAST-TRANSCRIPT-Episode-065_-TIFF-Special_-Horror-disability-and-access.pdf"> https://braaainspodcast.com/s/BRAAAINS-PODCAST-TRANSCRIPT-Episode-065_-TIFF-Special_-Horror-disability-and-access.pdf</a> Contact us: <a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com">BraaainsPodcast.com</a> Follow: <a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast">@BraaainsPodcast</a> Music: <a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_">@_Deppisch_</a> Support this show: <a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast">Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;It's Halloween and we're talking about horror, disability, and access with filmmaker and navigator of the creative multiverse, Ariel Baska.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We deep dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ginger Snaps, and Wait Until Dark, and discuss how each film made Ariel feel seen in some way. We also discuss their horror documentary Monsterous Me and their work as a horror filmmaker telling stories around disability through a lens of genre.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Lastly, we touch upon Ariel's TIFF panel about festivals and accessibility (MICROSESSIONS All Access Pass: Opening Doors for Every Audience) and their work as the founder of Access: Horror, a film festival and industry summit celebrating the history, future, and impact of disability in the genre space.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com/s/BRAAAINS-PODCAST-TRANSCRIPT-Episode-065_-TIFF-Special_-Horror-disability-and-access.pdf"&gt; https://braaainspodcast.com/s/BRAAAINS-PODCAST-TRANSCRIPT-Episode-065_-TIFF-Special_-Horror-disability-and-access.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contact us: &lt;a href= "https://braaainspodcast.com"&gt;BraaainsPodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/braaainspodcast"&gt;@BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Music: &lt;a href= "https://instagram.com/_deppisch_"&gt;@_Deppisch_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support this show: &lt;a href= "https://Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast"&gt;Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It's Halloween and we're talking about horror, disability, and access with filmmaker and navigator of the creative multiverse, Ariel Baska. We deep dive into A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ginger Snaps, and Wait Until Dark, and discuss how each film made...

TIFF Special: Horror, disability, and access

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