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Arlene R. Taylor, PhD
Taylor, a brain function specialist, author, and international speaker, has spoken to thousands of people at conferences internationally. She specializes in simplifying the complex topic of brain function, with the goal of helping people learn to thrive by design.
A recipient of the American Medal of Honor for Brain Function Education (#20 of 100) from the American Biographical Institute Inc (2001), Taylor holds two earned
doctorates. In 1989, Loma Linda University Nursing Alumni Association selected her alumna of the year. She has life membership in the National Registry of Who’s Who, 2000 Edition and is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA).
Taylor is Founder & President of Realizations Inc—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation organized in 1993—that engages in brain function research and provides related educational brain-health resources.
Professional History
- 2000 to present: brain function specialist, brain-health consultant, author, international speaker, weekday blog, weekly podcast, and video YouTube
presentations
- 1978 to 2013: Adventist Health Systems West. Regional Nurse Epidemiologist, Risk Manager, Compliance Officer, mental health brain function specialist.
- 1997 to 2013: California Specialty Hospital in Vallejo, California (a 60–bed locked mental health hospital serving ages 4 to 100 with a partial
hospitalization program) – nurse epidemiologist, risk manager, compliance officer, and mental health brain function specialist
- 1997 to 2013: Redbud Community Adventist Hospital in Lakeport, California, a critical access hospital – nurse epidemiologist, risk manager, compliance
officer, and mental health brain function consultant
- 1974-1977: Supervising PHN and Acting Director, Napa County Health Department, Napa, CA
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy with an emphasis in Brain function especially as related to mental health issues (addiction, abuse, and recovery); Biblical Life
College and Seminary, 1993, Marshfield, MO
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health & Human Services with an emphasis in Contemporary Women’s Issues; Columbia Pacific University (CPU), 1988, San
Rafael, CA
- Master of Science in Epidemiology and Health Education, Columbia Pacific University (CPU), 1983, Mill Valley, CA
- Bachelor of Science Nursing with a Public Health Nursing Certificate, and a Health and Development lifetime credential for school nursing K-14. 1964, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Selected Professional Activities
- Provider of Continuing Education Courses for nurses by the State of California, Board of Registered Nurses
for men, couples, singles, and seniors.
- Diplomate N.C.C.A Board, National Christian Counselors Association, Sarasota, FL
- Supervisor and mentor, National Christian Counselors Association, Master and Doctorate level students internationally
Memberships
- National Speakers Association
- Professional Speakers Bureau Int'l
Selected Recognitions
- Life Member of Madison Who’s Who, Madison Executive and Professional Registry, published in the 2007-2008 edition
- Recipient, American Medal of Honor for Brain-Function Education, American Biographical Institute Inc, #22 of 100, 2001
- Life member of Kingston's National Registry of Who's Who, Member #196863 in 2001, Published in the 2002 Edition
- Life member of the National Registry of Who's Who, Published in the 2000 Edition
- Honoree, International Who's Who of Professional and Businesswomen, Fourth Edition, for significant career achievements and contributions to Society,
1995
- Most Admired Woman of the Decade, American Biographical Institute Inc, 1992
- International Woman of the Year, The International Biographical Center of Cambridge, England, 1991
- Included in Edition Five of 5,000 Personalities of the World, American Biographical Institute Inc
- Woman of the Year, American Biographical Institute Inc, 1990
- International Woman of the Year, Church Life Award, AAW and the General Conference Office of Human Relations, 1990
- Included in the Second Edition of 2,000 Notable American Women, American Biographical Institute Inc
- Who's Who of Women Executives, The National Reference Institute, Owing Mills, MD, 1989
- Included in the Fourth Edition of The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, for outstanding contribution to adult education, American
Biographical Institute Inc.
- Who's Who in U.S. Executives, 1989
- Included in the Sixth Edition of Who's Who in American Nursing, The Marquis Who's Who Publications
- Alumna of the year, Loma Linda University School of Nursing, 1989
- Qualified for membership and joined American Mensa Limited, 1982
Selected Publications
Taylor has authored or co-authored multiple brain-function and health-related educational resources—to help others learn to use their brain by design to stay healthier and younger for longer and to be more successful.
Longevity Lifestyle Matters – How to stay healthier and younger for longer
- Longevity Lifestyle Matters – paperback, audio, eBook (English & Spanish)
- LLM Companion Notebook – Paperback (English & Spanish)
- Longevity Lifestyle Matters – Brain-based 12-week Program
- Longevity Lifestyle Matters – Just the Facts (English & Spanish)
- Longevity Lifestyle Matters – Online (English)
- Adventures of the Longevity Mystery Club – paperback, audio, eBook (English & Spanish)
Other Books
- Age-Proofing Your Brain, 2nd Edition – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Age-Proofing Your Memory (four versions) – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Your Brain Has a Bent (not a Dent), 3rd Edition – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Beyond the House of Silence – Paperback (English)
- Brain Benders – Paperback (English)
- Sound of Jade in the Forest – Paperback (English)
- Music on the Brain – Paperback, Audio, Audio Abridged version (English)
Legends of the Wild Series – Brain and Emotional Intelligence information presented through animal allegories (in process)
- Nuisance to Nobility, Book #1 – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Tumbler to Trailblazer, Book #2
- Slither to Strikeout, Book #3 – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Mayhem to Murder, Book #4 – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Disaster to Divo, Book #5 – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Persnickety to Pact, Book #6 – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Fenced to Free, Book #7 – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Teased to Triumph, Book #8 – Paperback, Audio (English)
Adventures Series – Sensory Preference, EAI, and Brain function through stories
- Adventures of Aimi – Paperback, Audio (English)
- Adventures of Stella – Paperback
- Adventures of the Longevity Mystery Club – Paperback
Syllabi
- The Brain & Male-Female Differences
- Brain Works Unlimited