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Motherless Brooklyn and Tourette Syndrome

Motherless Brooklyn and Tourette Syndrome

FromBraaains


Motherless Brooklyn and Tourette Syndrome

FromBraaains

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Our guest, writer and actor, Graham Kent, joins us to talk about his experience with Tourette Syndrome, how it presents, and why he thinks Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn is the best portrayal of Tourette Syndrome he’s seen on screen! The key moments in this episode are: 00:06:16 - Overlapping Disorders  00:08:08 - Presentation of Tourette Syndrome  00:14:17 - Living with Tourette Syndrome  00:16:32 - Motherless Brooklyn as a Representation of Tourette Syndrome  00:21:02 - Not Naming Tourette Syndrome in Motherless Brooklyn  00:23:56 - Other Depictions of Tourette Syndrome in Pop Culture 00:34:06 - Tourette Syndrome and Acting  00:39:17 - Nuances of Tourette Syndrome  00:41:46 - Understanding ADHD and Tourette Syndrome   00:45:09 - The Power of Nuanced Storytelling  00:48:31 - Resources for Tourette Syndrome  00:53:25 - Sarah's Documentary Premiere 00:57:16 - Heather's Experience at the WGC Awards  00:58:10 - Importance of Listener Reviews DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast
Released:
May 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast exploring the inner workings of our brains, mental health, & disabilities and how film & television portray them. Each episode, hosted by sisters Heather & Sarah Taylor, has an expert talk about a specific facet of our brains. Guests include therapists, scientists, and those with lived experiences and they share facts, insights, and how-tos with our listeners. We then discuss TV series and films that capture this specific aspect of our brains and tell it as it really is. Please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcast app, listen to new episodes biweekly on Tuesdays (every two weeks), and let us know your thoughts about the show. If you enjoy Braaains, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For more information or to suggest a topic, please visit: https://www.braaainspodcast.com.