The Write Brain

Ellis Melillo
The Write Brain
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  • The Write Brain

    Are Psychic Abilities Genetic? The Science Behind Intuition

    26/02/2026 | 53 mins.
    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.
  • The Write Brain

    Abby Anderson: Why Creative People Feel Everything So Deeply

    10/02/2026 | 54 mins.
    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.
  • The Write Brain

    The Truth About Memory, Anxiety & Forgetting

    03/02/2026 | 52 mins.
    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.
  • The Write Brain

    Steve Astephen | Entrepreneurship, Identity, and the Right Brain Mind

    27/01/2026 | 54 mins.
    In this episode of The Write Brain podcast, we sit down with Stephen Astephen, founder of The Familie, a sports and music management agency, to talk about right brain entrepreneurship, dyslexia, insecurity, and vision.
    Steve shares his story — struggling in school, growing up with instability, never graduating high school, and being labeled “bad at academics” — and how those same traits became the foundation for building multiple groundbreaking businesses.
    This conversation explores:
    Why so many entrepreneurs are right-brain dominant
    Dyslexia, attention issues, and struggling in traditional school systems
    How insecurity and anxiety can become fuel instead of failure
    Seeing a vision before it exists — and building it anyway
    Manifestation as identity, not wishful thinking
    Leadership, empathy, and managing creatives, athletes, and artists
    Mental health, depression, and the emotional weight of responsibility
    Steve opens up about building the first snowboard shop of its kind, becoming the first agent in action sports, helping build one of the largest sports agencies in the world, and why he ultimately chose to relaunch The Family on his own terms.
    This is a raw, honest conversation about work ethic, vision, failure, mental health, and what it really means to be right-brain wired in a world built for left-brain systems.
    If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit in school, didn’t think the traditional path was for you, or knew you were meant to build something different — this episode is for you.
  • The Write Brain

    Why Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and “Bad Students” Think the Same Way

    21/01/2026 | 58 mins.
    In this first episode of the year, we’re talking about manifestation, identity, and the right brain way of creating a life.
    We dive into why so many creatives, entrepreneurs, and big-picture thinkers struggled in traditional school systems — and how those same traits often become their greatest strengths later on. From dyslexia and daydreaming to questioning authority and creating something out of nothing, this conversation reframes what “success” actually looks like.
    We talk about:
    Why entrepreneurs are often deeply right-brain dominant
    The difference between hoping for the future and seeing it already happened
    Identity, backward visualization, and the law of assumption
    How fear, anxiety, and overthinking block creativity — and how certainty changes everything
    Why kids (and adults) who feel “different” are often wired for something bigger
    This episode is part science, part lived experience, and part real-life conversation — including stories about music, performance anxiety, creativity, parenting, and what it means to trust the way your brain works.
    If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold, struggled in school, or knew you were meant to create something that didn’t exist yet — this one’s for you.

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About The Write Brain

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.
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