Jill Bolte Taylor, M.D.

Jill Bolte Taylor, M.D. has transitioned from a Harvard-trained neuroanatomist and research scientist to a bestselling author and international public speaker, sharing profound insights into brain recovery and human consciousness. After her viral TED Talk in February 2008 gained widespread international attention, Jill Bolte Taylor, M.D. went on to publish her New York Times bestselling memoir, ‘My Stroke of Insight, A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey’.

Released in 2008, the book reached number 4 on the New York Times bestseller list and remained there for 63 weeks. This acclaimed memoir earned the top ‘Books for a Better Life’ Book Award in the Science category from the New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in 2009. Dr. Taylor’s professional journey began as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School in the early 1990s, researching brain mapping and cellular communication.

Building on her breakthrough success, she was named to Time Magazine’s ‘2008 Time 100’ list as one of the 100 most influential people globally in May 2008. She made an impactful appearance on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ in October 2008 and was the premiere guest on Oprah’s Soul Series podcast. Dedicated to public education on brain health, Dr. Taylor founded the nonprofit Jill Bolte Taylor Brains, Inc.

Dr. Taylor remains an active voice in neuroanatomy and public health, serving as an adjunct lecturer at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Her current initiatives include developing a serious game for health focused on neurological recovery. She is also actively working on her next book, continuing to share her unique perspective on brain awareness, appreciation, and the profound value of movement on mental and physical well-being.