Dr. Thomas R. Verny
Psychiatrist. Writer. Academic.
Welcome
Hello and welcome. As a psychiatrist, I have had a lifelong interest in memory and the mind. At the beginning of my career, this took me into establishing the science of Pre and Perinatal Psychology. About seven years ago I developed an interest in cellular memory and cellular intelligence. I started to read scientific journals and books on this subject. All in all, I must have read more than 5,000 papers which eventually led me to write the book that you see before you, The Embodied Mind. I hope that you find the information here of interest. Should you have any comments or questions about this work or anything else that you spot on this website please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your support.
The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciousness, and Our Bodies
The Embodied Mind collects diverse research in physiology, neuroscience, genetics, and quantum physics, to illustrate the mounting evidence that somatic cells, not just neural cells, store memory, inform genetic coding, and adapt to environmental changes—all behaviors that contribute to the mind and consciousness. Cellular memory, Verny shows, is not just an abstraction, but a well-documented scientific fact that will shift our understanding of memory. Verny describes single-celled organisms with no brains demonstrating memory, and a French man who, despite having a brain a fraction of the typical size, leads a normal life with a family and a job. He examines the possibility of heart transplants leading to personality changes in the recipients that mirror those of their donors and the epigenetic of mob violence. These studies and more show that intelligence and consciousness, traits traditionally attributed to the brain alone, exist due to functions of systems including, but certainly not limited to the brain. It is shown that all bodily cells and tissues use the same molecular mechanisms for memory as are used by the brain. The mind, Verny holds, is fluid and adaptable, not enskulled but embodied. The significance and the practical applications of these paradigm shifting theories are discused.
“The human mind is broader than the brain, bigger even than the body. In this fascinating book, our guide takes us on a journey into the fully embodied nature of mental life, reviewing the cutting-edge science revealing how the body responds to and encodes experience into its structure and function. Filled with exciting summaries of the empirical support for the important view that our feelings, thoughts, and memories are shaped by physiological functions beyond those of our head-encased brain, this book invites us to “think outside the box” and consider the body more than a transport vehicle for who we are, but rather one part of a much larger story than previously believed by contemporary scientific views of mind and self.”
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.
New York Times Bestselling Author
IntraConnected; Mind; Mindsight, and Aware
Executive Director, Mindsight Institute
Cordless
Beyond the uncertainty of the world’s inhumanity, lies the fragile possibility of wisdom and perhaps even faith. With a complexity of resonant personal and historical memories, Thomas Verny's keen intellect challenges those who doubt the power of poetry to connect us to each other.
– Geoff Hancock, editor-in-chief, Canadian Fiction Magazine
Pre-Parenting: Nurturing Your Child from Conception
How does a mother's tone of voice affect her unborn child? What kind of music, if any, should a child be exposed to in the womb? Can parents influence the predispositions of their child to traits like depression, or something as elusive as basic goodness?
The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: How You Can Prepare Your Baby for a Happy, Healthy Life
The ways in which you respond to and care for your unborn child may affect his physical and emotional well-being for the rest of his life. The choices you make today about your child’s birth may make a vital difference for years to come. You can prepare your unborn baby for a happy, healthy life. This remarkable book will show you how!
All other books by Dr. Thomas R. Verny may be purchased at amazon.com.
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Public Speaking
I enjoy speaking to book clubs, interest groups and conventions small and large. At the present, I do so via Zoom and other online platforms. When it’s safe to travel and gather in person, I’ll resume in-person speaking engagements.
Email me at trvernymd@gmail.com
What participants have said:
An absolutely outstanding presentation! Thank you Dr. Verny!! I was inspired to learn about how interconnected our minds are with our bodies. And at the end, Dr. Verny did a great job of summarizing why this understanding is so important in so many ways to our health and wellness. Very heartening.
This gave me much to think about today. It’s fascinating how much cells impact everything. I enjoyed learning about this topic.
Fascinating to hear about all the studies to train non-sentient organisms. Like most things, we often fail to understand the connections we have whether it be between our own cells or connections we have in the universe.
Very interesting discussion, lots of food for thought. The section on the memories cells carry through the generations/time specifically resonated as I have long believed that we are born with a great deal of “knowing”.
Just wanted to say thank you again for speaking to our group. You certainly sparked some of the best Q&A we have ever had - which is what we are looking to do.