February 6th Nerd Nite on the Rocks
Aricka Harveland
Dive into the world of executive function: the brain’s project manager that keeps things running smoothly—or doesn’t. Aricka will cover the basics, like what executive function is (and why it’s not just “common sense”), what happens in your brain when it works (and when it throws a tantrum), and the symptoms of executive dysfunction that might feel all too familiar. They’ll explore potential causes (spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy), describe what living with it actually feels like (yes, forgetting why you walked into the kitchen is included), and share real-life examples of executive dysfunction in action. Finally, they’ll arm you with tricks to outsmart your brain when it’s being less of a helpful assistant and more of a chaotic gremlin. Whether you’re here to learn about yourself, someone you love, or just for the laughs, you’re in the right place.