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‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’

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It’s time to celebrate all the amazing things your brain does for you! Go on a mindful adventure with Minnesota Neuropsychology’s Fall in Love With Your Brain, a reminder of how well you and your brain work together – and the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Valerie Kahler and music by Ludwig Thuille.

Coloring book

Want to know something really cool? This episode also is available as a coloring book! In fact, that’s how it came to the attention of YourClassical Storytime. You can order the coloring book directly from Minnesota Neuropsychology at fallinlovewithyourbrain.com/book.


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Ludwig Thuille: Sextet
Chantily Quintet and Gianluca Luisi, piano
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Credits

Narrator: Valerie Kahler

Story and illustrations: Dr. Liz Adams and Dr. Ashley Isaia from Minnesota Neuropsychology (adapted by Valerie Kahler), with Eleanor McKinley of Plaudit Design; coloring by Jenny Cvek

Producer: Valerie Kahler

Social media producer: Inés Guanchez

Senior digital producer: Randy Salas

Production manager: Valerie Kahler

Program director: Julie Amacher

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