She has made her name prominent and transformed lives as an author of her book “How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding it Better and Keeping it Healthy.”
It is astonishing to learn about all those people and professionals who ensure they walk on unconventional paths to create unconventional success in their careers. These professionals, leaders, experts, and top voices across industries climb the ladder of success by keeping others before them and making every possible effort to add more value to their lives through all that they choose to do in their journeys. Serving major goals is one such incredible personality, a top neuropsychologist, blogger, author, and a beacon of positive change and hope in the realms of brain health and mental well-being, Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin.
Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin today is an esteemed neuropsychologist, author, and advocate who has made prominent positive changes and incredible works in the realms of brain health and mental well-being. She holds over three decades of clinical expertise. She has to her name several accolades for her literary contributions that have helped her reach thus far in her journey, where others vie to create a success story like hers.
The Warsaw, Poland talent, who is also a classical-trained mezzo-soprano, always felt more inclined toward understanding the human mind and psyche. Powered by her relentless pursuit of excellence, she decided to dive deep into the world of neuropsychology. This first allowed her to strengthen her foundation in the subject by earning degrees in psychology and education. Moreover, in 1989, she was awarded the prestigious AAUW International Fellowship, which later catapulted her to gain her postdoctoral training at UCLA.
She began as a neuropsychologist at the New Mexico State Hospital and later founded her private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For years, she has remained dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and empowering individuals to prioritize their well-being.
However, what has garnered more attention is not just her excellence as a neuropsychologist but also her excellence as an author of her book, “How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding it Better and Keeping it Healthy.” Speaking more on the same, she shares that the book is a culmination of her knowledge and insights, which so far has garnered her numerous awards, including international recognition for its invaluable contribution to the field of brain health.
Adding further, she highlights that her much-talked-about book offers a wealth of valuable information to readers of diverse backgrounds. It provides a foundational understanding of the brain, practical advice for those worried about cognitive issues, and insights drawn from her extensive experience as a neuropsychologist.
“How My Brain Works” caters to a large set of audiences, including even students with learning difficulties, individuals exploring various career paths, people affected by brain injuries or mental disorders, as well as the elderly at risk of dementia.
What has also helped the book become a hit among almost all is the accessible language Dr. Koltuska-Haskin has used, where she explains the benefits of her evaluation process across different scenarios and emphasizes how the results can be maximized for individual growth. Not just that, the book delves into strategies for enhancing and preserving optimal brain health, drawing from physical, psychological, nutritional, and spiritual domains.
Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin beautifully blends her years of knowledge and expertise with cutting-edge research and offers a comprehensive guide for everyone to leverage their cognitive abilities to help them lead fulfilling and successful lives.
The momentum her book has created can be known by the prominent accolades it has received thus far, like getting honored as a finalist of the 2021 International Book Awards in the “Health: Psychology and Mental Health” category, becoming a Finalist in the New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards in 2021, getting chosen as a finalist in the 2022 Eric Hoffer Awards in the DaVinci Eye category for its cover design, and getting named one of DE MODE Magazine’s “Unputdownable Books of 2023.” The blogger and author’s article for Psychology Today Magazine was also shared by BabyBoomers.com, which is an online news and lifestyle magazine and they are re-publishing all her blog articles. She loves writing articles for these top sites and her blog now has over 260 thousand views.
Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin continues to champion mental well-being and advocate compassionate care while staying at the top as a guiding light for people in the world of neuropsychology.
