In his engaging talk, Dr. Akash Sehgal delves into the fascinating world of brain chemistry and its profound impact on the art of storytelling. Through personal anecdotes and experiences from his life, he vividly illustrates how hormones and neurotransmitters play a pivotal role in shaping narratives, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of science and storytelling. Dr. Akash Sehgal is a dentist by profession and a healthcare economist by trade. His master thesis was on the role of evolving healthcare facilities in the developing healthcare scenario of India. During the 2nd wave of the pandemic, he treated over 150 patients via online consultations and imparted knowledge on COVID protocols to the public through social media. He headed the COVID facility at Tau Devi Lal stadium in Gurugram, set up by Doctors For You and also conducted door to door COVID management drives in Gurugram and Mewat. His inquisitiveness about literature made him delve deeper into the psychodynamics of storytelling. His keen interest in the history, culture and literature of Delhi pushed him to start his podcast, Coal And Salt on Spotify which was in the top 5% of globally shared podcasts of last year. His love for mountains and Delhi makes him write and talk about the day to day life of both, reflecting the tehzeeb of the city and the hardships of the mountains. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx