About

Synaptic Harbor Programs

"After my breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, I saw a critical gap:

Insights about meaningful brain change shouldn’t be confined to the  lab or buried in inaccessible jargon that doesn't translate to real life.

These insights belong in our living rooms, our workplaces, and in the everyday spaces where we love, struggle, and grow.

I fundamentally believe that neuroscience should be both actionable and accessible, woven into the everyday spaces where real life unfolds.

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But in the face of information overload, algorithm-driven misinformation, and inaccessible academic paywalls, the gap is rapidly widening between groundbreaking neuroscience and the practical tools people need to turn it into everyday, meaningful change.  

I founded Synaptic Harbor to bridge that gap, combining my expertise as a neuroplasticity researcher and college-level educator, specializing in how the brain learns and adapts, with practical, neuroscience-backed programs for everyday life that I wish I’d had when I needed them most.

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My classrooms live far beyond traditional academic walls, you’ll find them in libraries, breweries, and community spaces.

These are the beautiful, accessible public stages where real, actionable learning unfolds in real time.

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I bring cutting-edge neuroscience from lab-to-living room through engaging, down-to-earth workshops and talks that help people build resilience, restore balance, and make sense of their brains in practical, meaningful, and actionable ways."

Dr. Lindsey Smith, PhD
Neuroscientist & Founder of Synaptic Harbor

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Making Neuroscience Insights Work for You