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My special guest is Dr. Kristen Willeumier

Dr. Kristen Willeumier is a renowned neuroscientist known for her expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. With a strong academic background, including degrees from Boston College and UCLA, she has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of the brain and its impact on human health. Dr. Willeumier's research has focused on utilizing cutting-edge imaging technologies to unravel the neurobiology signatures underlying psychiatric disorders. Notably, she has led groundbreaking studies on the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts in the National Football League, shedding light on the importance of brain health in athletes. Her work extends beyond the sports arena as she actively investigates therapeutic approaches to rehabilitate brain function in military personnel and civilians with mild traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Willeumier's dedication to scientific advancement and her commitment to serving others make her a highly respected guest on the Leadership Crucible Podcast.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:33 - Becoming a Neuroscientist
00:07:11 - Addressing Traumatic Brain Injuries
00:10:33 - Passion for Neurotrauma
00:12:08 - Personal Reflection and Service
00:17:51 - The Use of AI and Big Data in Medicine
00:20:27 - Shifting from Reactive to Predictive Medicine
00:24:18 - The Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace
00:27:35 - Supporting Mental Health in High-Stress Professions
00:29:52 - The ROI of Investing in Employee Health 00:35:39 - The Importance of Leadership Potential
00:36:10 - The Rewards of Service
00:36:52 - Service Over Self
00:37:49 - Following One's Passion
00:38:57 - Appreciation and Friendship


Bio:

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., conducted her graduate research in the laboratory of Neurophysiology at the University of California, Los Angeles and the laboratory of Neurogenetics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She received MS degrees in Physiological Science and Neurobiology and a Ph.D. degree in Neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She was a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where she continued her work in the field of neurodegenerative disease. She was the recipient of an NIH fellowship award from the National Institute of Mental Health and has presented her work internationally. She is the author of the book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance and Power.