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The Write Brain

The Write Brain

By: Ellis Melillo
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The Write Brain is a podcast that explores the intersection of mental health and the music industry. Hosted by singer/songwriter Ellis Melillo and functional neurologist Dr. Robert Melillo, each episode features intimate conversations with musical artists about their mental health journeys. With insights from Dr. Melillo on brain health and Ellis' personal experiences, the show uncovers the challenges musicians face in balancing creativity, performance, and well-being. Tune in for powerful stories of resilience, healing, and creative expression.© 2026 Ellis Melillo Hygiene & Healthy Living Music
Episodes
  • Are Psychic Abilities Genetic? The Science Behind Intuition
    Feb 26 2026

    This episode starts with a birthday month conversation… and somehow ends with chromosome 7, universal consciousness, autism, astral projection, and mushroom chocolate.

    We’re diving into something that sounds “woo” — but may actually have scientific grounding.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • Published research on a potential “psychic gene”
    • The role of chromosome 7 in intuitive abilities
    • Whether psychic ability could function like a biological sense
    • Right brain vs left brain differences in intuition
    • Autism, hyperconnectivity, and telepathic claims
    • The theory of universal consciousness (and what physics says about it)
    • Dreams, premonitions, and altered states

    Is psychic ability genetic?
    Are intuitive people neurologically different?
    Is consciousness produced by the brain — or accessed through it?

    We’re not telling you what to believe.
    We’re inviting you to think bigger.

    Open your mind.
    Question everything.
    And maybe don’t eat the chocolate in someone else’s cabinet.

    🎙 Welcome back to The Write Brain podcast.


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    53 mins
  • Abby Anderson: Why Creative People Feel Everything So Deeply
    Feb 10 2026

    Abby Anderson joins The Write Brain podcast for a raw, honest conversation about creativity, anxiety, control, and what it really means to be gifted.

    In this episode, Abby opens up about:

    Growing up feeling “too sensitive”

    Why creative people struggle with anxiety and self-doubt

    The neuroscience behind right-brain dominance

    How control and perfectionism can turn into coping behaviors

    Her experience navigating the music industry at 19

    Why artists often crash emotionally after shows

    Turning pain into purpose through songwriting

    Learning that nothing was “wrong” with her — her brain just works differently

    This episode blends real-life vulnerability with brain science, offering language and understanding for creatives who’ve always felt deeply but never knew why.

    If you’re an artist, songwriter, or someone who’s ever thought “why am I like this?” — this conversation will make you feel seen.

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    54 mins
  • The Truth About Memory, Anxiety & Forgetting
    Feb 3 2026

    Memory isn’t what most people think it is.

    In this episode of The Write Brain podcast, Ellis and her dad dive into how memory actually works — and why so many creative, right-brained people feel like they “don’t remember anything.”

    We talk about:

    The difference between right brain and left brain memory

    Why some people remember feelings but not details

    How trauma and stress affect memory

    Why forgetting can actually be a strength

    The connection between creativity, anxiety, and memory loss

    Why most people who think they’re “losing their memory” actually aren’t

    How memory relates to identity, learning disabilities, and ADHD

    Practical ways to improve memory and protect your brain long-term

    If you’ve ever felt embarrassed because you can’t remember names, dates, or events — but you can remember emotions, songs, or moments — this episode is for you.

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    53 mins
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