Abby Marsh's guest appearances

Abby Marsh

Tears of Gold :: Stories of Hope

Donor Diaries

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Have you ever wondered why some people have a powerful drive to donate a kidney or liver to a stranger, while others would never consider such a thing?Professor Abigail Marsh has spent over a decade answering this question through studies on topics such as altruism, empathy, and the depths of human nature.  She answers complex questions such as:  How do we understand what others think and feel? What drives us to help other people? What prevents us from harming themAbby’s Laboratory on Social &amp; Affective Neuroscience is located at Georgetown University.   Her lab’s research includes behavioral and brain imaging investigations of human social behaviors ranging from extraordinary altruism to serious conduct problems in children, adolescents, and adults.  She is also author of the book, The Fear Factor, which examines how one emotion (fear), connects altruists, psychopaths, and everyone in between.  Come take a tour of your brain with Abby Marsh and Laurie Lee, and explore the extremes of human generosity and the mechanisms underlying our capacity for empathy and ability to identify fear.Showlinks:Prof. Abigail Marsh’s WebsiteThe Fear FactorAbigail Marsh’s Ted TalkPublicationsAbigail Marsh on 60 MinutesNational Kidney Donation Organization Donor Diaries WebsiteDonor Diaries on Facebook

Have you ever wondered why some people have a powerful drive to donate a kidney or liver to a stranger, while others would never consider such a thing?Professor Abigail Marsh has spent over a decade answering this question through studies on topics such as altruism, empathy, and the depths of human nature.  She answers complex questions such as:  How do we understand what others think and feel? What drives us to help other people? What prevents us from harming them Abby’s Laboratory on Social &amp; Affective Neuroscience is located at Georgetown University.   Her lab’s research includes behavioral and brain imaging investigations of human social behaviors ranging from extraordinary altruism to serious conduct problems in children, adolescents, and adults.  She is also author of the book, The Fear Factor, which examines how one emotion (fear), connects altruists, psychopaths, and everyone in between.  Come take a tour of your brain with Abby Marsh and Laurie Lee, and explore the extremes of human generosity and the mechanisms underlying our capacity for empathy and ability to identify fear. Showlinks: <a href="https://abigailmarsh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prof. Abigail Marsh’s Website</a> <a href="https://abigailmarsh.com/media-press/writing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fear Factor</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-6T6TAu74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abigail Marsh’s Ted Talk</a> <a href="https://abigailmarsh.com/research/#publications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Publications</a> <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andrew-carnegie-hero-fund-commission-60-minutes-2021-11-07/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abigail Marsh on 60 Minutes</a> <a href="https://www.nkdo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Kidney Donation Organization</a> <a href="https://donordiaries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donor Diaries Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonorDiariesPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donor Diaries on Facebook</a>

Altruists and Psychopaths with Abby Marsh

On May 21, 2012, seventeen-year-old, Abby Marsh, was enjoying a truck ride out with three friends.  The roads were slick and when the truck slid off the road and resulted in an accident, Abby broke her fifth cervical vertebrae which pinched her spinal cord against her sixth cervical vertebrae and resulted in paralysis.  Through a challenging journey those initial months in the hospital to adjusting to a new normal with her physical abilities, Abby was confronted what life looked like to follow God.  Nearly five years later, Abby's joy in God and enthusiasm for life is evident in our conversation together.  She is going to school for graphic design and works as a graphic design intern in her church.  Toward the end of our time together, you'll get to hear about her latest and exciting move in autonomy and independence.  Hope shines through Abby's story in big ways!   Resources mentioned:   Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer  The Bait of Satan by John Bevere   James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.     You can follow Abby's journey: Instagram: @flabbygrace29 abbysunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com

On May 21, 2012, seventeen-year-old, Abby Marsh, was enjoying a truck ride out with three friends.  The roads were slick and when the truck slid off the road and resulted in an accident, Abby broke her fifth cervical vertebrae which pinched her spinal cord against her sixth cervical vertebrae and resulted in paralysis.  Through a challenging journey those initial months in the hospital to adjusting to a new normal with her physical abilities, Abby was confronted what life looked like to follow God.  Nearly five years later, Abby's joy in God and enthusiasm for life is evident in our conversation together.  She is going to school for graphic design and works as a graphic design intern in her church.  Toward the end of our time together, you'll get to hear about her latest and exciting move in autonomy and independence.  Hope shines through Abby's story in big ways!   Resources mentioned:  <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Battlefield-Mind-Winning-Battle-Your/dp/0446691097/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1490152856&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=battlefield+of+the+mind+joyce+meyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer</a> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Bait-Satan-20th-Anniversary-Offense/dp/1621365484/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1490152886&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bait+of+satan+by+john+bevere" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Bait of Satan by John Bevere</a>   James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.     You can follow Abby's journey: Instagram: @flabbygrace29 <a href="http://abbysunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">abbysunexpectedjourney.blogspot.com</a>