Brain Science You Can Use
Synaptic Harbor
Neuroscience-based tools for peak performance and well-being
From Brainwaves to Breakthroughs
Birmingham’s Resource for
Innovative Neuroscience-in-Action Programs
Ready To Get Brainy?
Dr. Smith’s interactive programs make brain science fun & accessible!
You'll get neuroscience-powered insights & tools to boost your resilience and spark some serious self-improvement.
Sharpen your brain with expert tools & insights
What Our Patrons Say
Mai Nguyen, PhD
"Dr. Smith's lectures are informative, relatable, and transformative. Her lectures made me feel connected with myself: they helped me understand the inner working of my brain and how my brain processes the world around me. She intertwines the complicated realm of scientific research with personal anecdotes so that everyone in the audience can understand. I look forward to more of her lectures!"
Synaptic Harbor Highlights
In the Spotlight
Appearances (Past & Upcoming):
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Discourse BHAM (2024)
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Birmingham Medical News (September 2025)
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UAB Virtual Mental Health Monday (September 2025)
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University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (October 2025)
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Alabama Library Association (2025)
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Trimtab Brewing- The Secret Room (October 2024; December 2025)
Upcoming:
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The Brain Rewired — A Masterclass
Dec 10, 2025 | Trimtab Brewing | Tickets Available -
NeuroTraining Program
Dec 2025 | Online | Waitlist Open (seeking investors) -
Community Brain Lectures & Sound Baths
Monthly through 2025 | Trussville, Homewood, Hoover | Register with your local library
Past:
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NeuroSensory Studio Launch — May 2025 (seeking investors)
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Laugh for Your Life! w/ Chaotic Good Improv! — Oct 2024 | Trimtab Brewing | Sold Out
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The Neuroscience of Habits & Automaticity Workshop — Oct 2024 | Virtual | Sold Out
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The Science of Sound — Oct 2024 | Virtual | Sold Out
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Brain Science & Sound Baths — 2023–2025 | Clubhouse on Highland, A Connected Touch Massage, Wild Violet Gardens, Trussville & Homewood Libraries
REMAPPING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Created by Dr. Lindsey Smith, Neuroscientist & Founder of Synaptic Harbor
Dr. Lindsey Smith is an award-winning neuroscientist on a mission to make practical brain science accessible to everyone. As the founder of Synaptic Harbor, she's created an innovative & accessible education program, developed for the public, that translates cutting-edge neuroscience into practical tools that accelerate brain-body optimization & personal growth. With the NeuroTraining Program (only available at synapticharbor.com) you'll go all the way from synapse to self-discovery.
For engaging and fun ways to access everyday brain science, Dr. Smith is especially passionate about the powerful impact of sound on the human brain—a topic she brings to life through engaging workshops & lectures. Beyond her work at Synaptic Harbor, Dr. Smith collaborates with top medical centers, developing cutting-edge diagnostic tools that are changing disease detection worldwide.
(See each program page for when enrollment opens)
Lindsey Smith, PhD
Neuroscientist &
Synaptic Harbor Founder
