Here is Tula Berkeley. [applause] I never feel more alive than when I'm on stage performing. Whether it be acting, singing, or dancing, the connection with my cast and crew, the magic in the room when the audience comes alive, it's unlike anything in the world, and I'm addicted to it.Whether as a very young child with dog ears dancing to how Much is that doggy in the window or belting at the top of my lungs with my favorite meadows Mustangs and Rock of Ages, there is no show too small and no challenge too g ...

Neuroplasticity & Learning - Brain plasticity allows for learning and unlearning at any age, overcoming traumas is also possible [1] - After approximately age 25, significant neurochemical shifts are required for brain change [2] - Traumatic events are remembered due to neuromodulators like epinephrine (adrenaline) causing a state shift [2] - Therapy can reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories [4] - Alertness and focus are key for neuroplasticity in adults, passive learning is ineffective [4] Neurochemical Processes - Attention triggers the release of catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine), increasing alertness and focus [5] - Increased alertness and focus lead to a tightening of visual and auditory fields [6] - Adequate sleep after focused attention consolidates new knowledge through neural connection reordering [6]