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A glimmer of optimism in challenging times

A man wearing a Panama Hat reminisces.

Battling with unrecognized loss when you feel alone

Featuring boosted stories I reviewed, edited, and read on ILLUMINATION publications and the common patterns identified in them

Neurotrophin proteins help neurons form new connections and strengthen existing ones, which is essential for cognitive and neural…

Favorite stories I read plus community-nominated pieces tailored for avid readers of ILLUMINATION Publications on Medium

My epiphanies don’t stop

How Using “N-Word” Was Invented to Keep From Constantly Repeating a Racial Slur on National Television

Differentiating between my Mind and the Eating Disorder voice

The hidden costs of chasing fame and neglecting my health and life’s precious moments

From hobbyist to media buff, car shows are now part of my professional life; who knows, you might like them too

Dr. Williams-Spooner is an evolutionary neuroscientist and an accomplished writer on Medium.