This week kicks off a very special three-part conversation with our friend and returning guest Mike Studer. Over the next three episodes, we will be diving into concepts from Mike’s new book, “The Brain That Chooses Itself”, like learning and neuroplasticity. These concepts thoroughly apply to how we clinically treat our pediatric patients, but also how we parent, how we teach and coach friends and family, and how we prepare for the PCS exam. These episodes are full of so many “PT pearls” that will apply clinically and personally, you will not want to miss these episodes! And of course, we will be connecting all of this incredible information to PCS exam prep strategies.

“The Brain That Chooses Itself” by Mike Studer

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman

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