Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford

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A 365-days-a-year audio podcast that is designed to deliver practical, everyday tips for building the best brain possible through the help of your host, Dr. Michael Trayford. Fear of a declining brain is one of the top issues of our time, and the choices you make determine how well your greatest ass…

Michael S. Trayford DC, DACNB

  • Dec 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 12m AVG DURATION
  • 52 EPISODES


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Ep. 345: The BMX Brain: An Interview with Leigh Ramsdell

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 39:38


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. Today Dr. Trayford talks with Leigh Ramsdell about the importance of safety during extreme sports. We are proud to announce that ShedLight Cold Lasers will be sponsoring our show.  … Continue reading →

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Ep. 344: The Man Behind Rezzimax: An Interview With Sharik Peck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 57:06


In this episode we are discussing Sharik Peck’s natural treatment for migraines, TMJ, sinus congestion, TBI, pain, anxiety, and more. The Rezzimax Pain Tuner uses specific and gentle vibration frequencies to stimulate the body to right its neurological and muscular … Continue reading →

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Ep. 343: Caregiver Self-Care: A Conversation With Laura Grant

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 65:49


We’re following up with Laura and Jon Grant to discuss Jon’s incredible progress recovering from his traumatic brain injury and to hear from Laura how caregivers can manage their own self care. She has so much wisdom to share with … Continue reading →

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Ep. 342: Navigating Brain Injury: A conversation with Laura Grant

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019


There is no “How To” book on caring for someone with brain injury once the hospital and rehab facilities are behind you. Laura Grant, wife of Navy Seal and TBI survivor Jon Grant, talks candidly with Dr. Trayford on how … Continue reading →

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Ep. 341: How Exercise Can Transform Your Brain. An Interview With Dr. John Ratey, Author of Spark

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018


Today the Train Your Brain Podcast welcomes very special guest Dr. John Ratey, MD onto the show. Dr. Ratey is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He’s the author … Continue reading →

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Ep. 340: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction: An Interview with Maia Szalavitz; Author of Unbroken Brain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018


Today the Train Your Brain Podcast welcomes special guest Maia Szalavitz onto the show. Maia has spent decades researching addiction recovery and is the author of Unbroken Brain. The sponsor for our podcast today is Muse. You can visit ChooseMuse.com … Continue reading →

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Ep. 338: Childhood Developmental Disorders and Their Influence on Learning and Behavior in Adulthood: An Interview with Dr. Robert Melillo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017


Train Your Brain Podcast is proud to bring you a fascinating interview today with Dr. Robert Melillo: clinician, educator, researcher, author and trail-blazer. He is the hardest working man in childhood neuro-developmental disorders and a friend and mentor to Dr. … Continue reading →

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Ep. 337: Addiction Recovery – The Power of Behavioral Change: An Interview With Todd Weatherly, Treatment Consultant

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017


After a long hiatus, the Train Your Brain Podcast has finally returned and will now be releasing on a bi-weekly schedule. In Episode 337, Dr. Michael Trayford and Jason Pyles the producer welcome special guest Treatment Consultant Todd Weatherly (pictured … Continue reading →

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Ep. 336 – Program Your Mind to Trigger Your Memory

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2016 7:09


Today is Episode 336 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford lets Jason Pyles the producer share a brain training tip. Jason’s tip is to program your mind to trigger your memory. This can … Continue reading →

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Ep. 335 – Pay a Visit to an Old Friend

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 6:37


Today is Episode 335 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip that will also warm your heart. The tip is to visit an old friend. This can really give … Continue reading →

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Ep. 334 – Know Your Numbers: Neurotransmitters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2016 5:40


Welcome to Episode 334 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford teaches us about Neurotransmitters. This brain training tip can help you know what is produced after chemical reactions occur within your body. This is good to see … Continue reading →

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Ep. 333 – Get in the Pool: Brain Benefits of Swimming

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2016 7:45


Today is Episode 333 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford gives us the braining training tip to get in the pool! The benefits of swimming are universally accepted. Swimming is more beneficial than … Continue reading →

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Ep. 332 – Curcumin: Solid Gold

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 7:16


Welcome to Episode 332 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford has a great brain training tip in the form of a supplement you can take. Curcumin is an antioxidant anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-cancer nutrient that … Continue reading →

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Ep. 331 – Block Blue Light

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 8:25


Today is Episode 331 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford teaches us about how certain kinds of light affect our brain. Blue light mimics daylight and tricks out bodies into thinking it’s daytime … Continue reading →

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Ep. 330 – Brain Training FAQ Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2016 35:16


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 330 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles continue their discussion of the … Continue reading →

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Ep. 329 – Everybody Is Somebody Else’s Baby

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2016 7:56


Today is Episode 329 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford lets Producer Jason Pyles share the brain training tip. Jason’s tip is for us to always keep in mind that everyone is somebody … Continue reading →

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Ep. 328 – Go to Confession

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 9:47


Welcome to Episode 328 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for us is to go to confession. This has to do with getting things “off your chest.” There is a lot to be gained … Continue reading →

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Ep. 327 – Exercise: Get a Trainer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 7:34


Welcome to Episode 327 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford has a brain training tip for us and we’re back on the topic of exercise. Get a trainer! Getting a trainer helps us put things in perspective … Continue reading →

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Ep. 326 – Smart Food: Bone Broth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 7:05


Today is Episode 326 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to the show! Today Dr. Trayford has a brain training tip for us that has to do with bone broth. There are lots of brain and body benefits that … Continue reading →

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Ep. 325 – Find Your Favorite Fishing Hole

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2016 9:24


Today is Episode 325 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to the show! Today Dr. Trayford has a brain training tip for those of us who like to fish. Just as gardening – if you enjoy it – can … Continue reading →

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Ep. 324 – Take a Class

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 9:24


Welcome to Episode 324 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford reminds us of the importance of being a life long learner. You are never too old to learn something new, pick up a new skill or take … Continue reading →

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Ep. 323 – Five Things You Need to Know if You Want to Build a Better Brain and Live a Better Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2016 32:39


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 323 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles discuss Five Things that you … Continue reading →

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Ep. 322 – Play “King Bullfrog”

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2016 6:57


Welcome to Episode 322 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford lets producer Jason Pyles share the brain training tip for the day! Jason has a great group game that can be a lot of fun and good for … Continue reading →

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Ep. 321 – Vanilla for a Sharper Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2016 7:06


Dr. Trayford is here today with Episode 321 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Thanks for tuning in! Vanilla is the topic of discussion on this lovely day. Vanilla has certain properties that will improve brain function. Vanilla can help … Continue reading →

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Ep. 320 – Mozart for a Better Brain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2016 7:05


Welcome to Episode 320 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Your host Dr. Trayford teaches us about Mozart today. There is an excellent article from September 2015 called The Mozart Effect. Researches conducted a Quantitative EEG Study and found that … Continue reading →

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Ep. 319 – Play the Memory Card Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 6:00


Welcome to Episode 319 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Your host Dr. Trayford and producer Jason Pyles are here, as always, to share a training tip! The tip is to play Memory. Do you remember playing this game as … Continue reading →

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Ep. 318 – Make a List of Hikes — and Do Them!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 7:38


Today is Episode 318 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to our show! Dr. Trayford has a brain training tip to share with us today. He’s encouraging us to go on a hike! Get out into nature. You get … Continue reading →

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Ep. 317 – Put Your Phone Down

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 10:18


Welcome to Episode 317 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford shares tip number 317 today! The tip is to be present and pay attention to what’s happening around you. Pay less attention to your devices. Realize that the … Continue reading →

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Ep. 316 – Type 3 Diabetes: A 21st Century Epidemic?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2016 29:45


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 316 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles discuss Diabetes. Diabetes has become … Continue reading →

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Ep. 315 – The 100-Second Shower

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2016 6:36


Welcome to Episode 315 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford lets producer Jason Pyles share the brain training tip for the day! Jason features his 100 second shower concept. The idea is to begin counting to 100 as … Continue reading →

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Ep. 314 – Figure 8’s With Your Leg

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 4:34


Welcome to Episode 314 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to make figure 8’s with your leg. Doing figure 8’s with your legs helps the brain work with complex motor skills … Continue reading →

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Ep. 313 – Throw a “Mocktail” Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 5:29


Welcome to Episode 313 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to throw a “mocktail” party. At parties and get togethers replace the alcohol with other types of drinks. That way we … Continue reading →

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Ep. 312 – Coconut Oil in Your Coffee

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 6:05


Welcome to Episode 312 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is one that will give you a healthy energy boost. It is a good idea, if you drink coffee in the morning, … Continue reading →

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Ep. 311 – The Thinking Flamingo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016 6:47


Today is Episode 311 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to the show! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to practice an exercise called The Thinking Flamingo where you try balancing on one leg at a … Continue reading →

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Ep. 310 – Turn on Vacation Replies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2016 5:27


Today is Episode 310 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to the show! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to turn on your vacation replies. The line between our professional and personal lives has become very … Continue reading →

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Ep. 309 – How a Lost Arm Led to Struggles in a Business Man’s Brain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2016 33:39


Happy Monday Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today on Episode 309 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach reviews a case study of a man who lost an arm and how it affected his brain function. The man lost … Continue reading →

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Ep. 308 – Give Others the Benefit of the Doubt

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2016 8:27


Train Your Brain Podcast is back today with Brain Training Tip 308! Your host Dr. Trayford and producer Natalie Pyles team up to offer you a great tip to give others the benefit of the doubt. When someone does something … Continue reading →

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Ep. 307 – Skip the Sunscreen!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2016 5:36


Today is Episode 307 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Today Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip is a little bit of a shocker. Skip the sunscreen!? We get no shortage of reminders to wear sunscreen, but every once in a … Continue reading →

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Ep. 306 – Know your numbers: Testosterone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 5:59


Today is Episode 306 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to the show! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for the day is to know your Testosterone levels and to track them. Did you know that the normal Testosterone range … Continue reading →

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Ep. 305 – Smart Food: Kale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2016 6:14


Today is Episode 305 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Welcome to our delicious discussion on the many ways to enjoy kale! Kale is a great addition to any diet because it does so much for you! It is nutrient … Continue reading →

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Ep. 304 – Dress to Impress

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 7:10


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast Episode 304. Today your host Dr. Trayford shares a very positive brain training tip today. People can think more creatively when they are dressed up. The right brain is like the forest and … Continue reading →

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Ep. 303 – Streeeetch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2016 7:35


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode 303. Today Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip to enhance any other exercise-related brain training tip we’ve had yet! Before you can exercise, you need to stretch and before you stretch, … Continue reading →

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Ep. 302 – Should Diabetes Medications Be Used to Prevent Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2016 23:52


Happy Monday Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today we are going to discuss a controversial new treatment plan for the prevention of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Doctor Trayford explains that doctors are now prescribing diabetes medications as a way … Continue reading →

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Ep. 301 – Get Your Bed Away From Outside Walls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2016 4:35


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode 301. Today Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip will help you sleep better. The tip is to try to move your bed away from the outside wall. Chances are, this allows … Continue reading →

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Ep. 300 – Bowl a Perfect Score

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2016 9:34


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode 300. Today Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip that is super fun! Who doesn’t love bowling? Bowling is one of America’s favorite past times, besides watching baseball and eating pie. Bowling … Continue reading →

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Ep. 299 – Standing Gaze Stabilization

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2016 6:03


Train Your Brain Podcast brings you tip number 299. Today’s brain training tip is a great little exercise that you can do with your eyes. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and at arms’ length in front of you … Continue reading →

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Ep. 298 – Smart Food: Grass-Fed Beef

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 5:23


Your Brain Training coach Dr. Trayford is bringing you tip number 298 today. This is a topic we’ve been hearing a lot about. Of course nutrition is a highly controversial subject, but Dr. Trayford likes to sift through the arguments … Continue reading →

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Ep. 297 – A Little Healthy Competition May Make Your Brain Bigger

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 4:52


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Good morning listeners. Today your host Dr. Trayford brings you tip number 297 to shed a little light on the benefits of a little healthy competition. Where there are more people and competition … Continue reading →

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Ep. 296 – Stay Positive Around the Negative

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 5:22


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares Brain Training Tip 296 which is to stay positive. Positive people tend to be healthier people. There definitely is a mind/body connection. Negativity forces our brain into “fear mode” … Continue reading →

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Ep. 295 – Dementia Biomarkers Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2016 22:04


Happy Monday to our Train Your Brain Podcast listeners! Today we are going to continue our conversation the Biomarkers for Dementia with Part 3. The more markers we have the better we can predict how a person’s brain is working … Continue reading →

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Ep. 294 – Make a “Fit Plan”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2016 6:05


Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Your host Dr. Trayford shares tip number 294 with us today and it is to make a “fit plan.” The Department of Health and Human Services says to get 150 minutes of moderate … Continue reading →

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