[ This episode is a recast from January 15, 2019 ] In Episode 156, you will hear from Dr. Caroline Leaf, neuroscientist, author of numerous books, and global speaker, talking with Phil about:  How the mind controls the brain and why that is important The plasticity of the brain and how it gives us great hope in our work with orphaned and vulnerable children The importance of reconceptualizing your past, and rewiring and changing any toxicity in your brain Examining and challenging some of the research connected to attachment theory and other orphan care principles The importance of knowing your true identity, the science of identity, and how science points us to God and is working to catch up to the Bible. The concept that we can’t control our circumstances but we can control how we react to our circumstances The place of medication in the context of caring for children suffering from mental and physical disorders and/or trauma in their lives And so much more!