Dr Brian Pennie has a fascinating life story. In October 2013, following over 15 years of heroin addiction, the Dublin man fought to get clean and turn his life around. Not only did he earn his sobriety, but he also returned to education to become a neuroscientist and lecturer at Trinity College.
Knowing all too well the horrors of addiction, he has dedicated his impressive career to studying the brain, working to understand trauma, resilience, and how our minds can be changed for the better.
On the Insights podcast, Dr Pennie speaks to Seán about his journey from addiction to recovery, and how it led him to a new life studying the mind and helping others change theirs. They discuss addiction, trauma, and the hope that comes with healing.
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