THE BELOVED MARK BRADY,  Ph.D. 

Mark Brady, Ph.D. passed away on July 31, 2025. 

Mark was a father, husband, brother, friend, neuroscience educator, 

writer and businessman.  He was also a contractor/house builder for many years.

 He was  a dog lover and forest walker. 

Mark was beloved by many people across a wide spectrum 

of lifestyles, lifespans, and across cultures. He was  generous with his wisdom, 

with his time, and he was an excellent listener.

Many years ago, together with friends, Mark co-founded the Children’s Grief 

Program at Kara, a public service agency in Palo Alto, California where he only

 stopped volunteering upon moving to Whidbey Island, Washington.

In addition to being a long-time member of the graduate research faculty 

at Sofia University.

He wrote a weekly column on social neuroscience for parents 

(The Committed Parent). He also wrote a weekly blog titled The Flowering Brain 

and freely offered in depth book analysis and reviews.

Mark spent 10 years at The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences

 at Stanford, one of the nation’s premier think tanks (as the maintenance man). 

He was also the prize-winning author of a number of books, magazine articles and 

academic papers. Most recent is a three book trilogy that provides specific practices for

improving listening skills. These and other titles can be ordered wherever 

fine books are sold on the Internet.

In recent years, Mark built small homes for people who had no home. He served on  

the board for The School of Unusual Learning.  He met and trained individuals 

and diverse groups across the country sharing his transpersonal neuroscience 

expertise. Most recently he offered webinars on the topic of 

Embodied Altruism: Connecting Brain to Heart.

And, as always he read prolifically!

Mark's contributions to individuals, groups and to the world at large seeded 

many a whole hearted life.  His was a life well lived, and he was deeply loved.

(I am posting the link Amanda sent here for easier access...it is a beautiful self-acknowledgement

from Mark of his life)

https://floweringbrain.wordpr…

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