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There is a new study that shows the potential for cognitive decline after retirement. Brain Health Coach and Consultant Dr. Leigh Richardson explains why this happens and some tips to prevent it from happening.

There is a new study that shows the potential for cognitive decline after retirement. Brain Health Coach and Consultant Dr. Leigh Richardson explains why this happens and some tips to prevent it from happening.

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A PNI Minute: Exercise is very important for brain health. A multimodal approach including aerobic exercise, resistance (strength) training, and neuro-motor (skill or motor) training is ideal. To help stave off cognitive decline, Ryan and his team work with clients in the FitBrain gym using dual tasking and clinical exergaming also called serious gaming that engages both body and brain simultaneously. Some people call this a clinical arcade. Whether individuals have mobility impairments, physical impairments, or cognitive impairments, there is always something that can be done to customize an exercise program for them. Ryan Glatt is a Certified Personal Trainer and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience. He focuses his exercise and health coaching strategies on brain health, personalizing lifestyle interventions for individuals with brain and cognitive health goals. Ryan is a Brain Health Coach and the Director of the FitBrain Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.Ryan has experience working with a wide variety of populations and currently focuses on individuals with cognitive concerns and neurological conditions, with an emphasis on preventing and slowing cognitive decline. He enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams and helping individuals to build their own team of allied health and medical professionals on their brain health journeys. Ryan specializes in constructing “brain healthy exercise programs” based on the most recent scientific literature while helping to address other important aspects of a brain healthy lifestyle, such as sleep and cognitive stimulation.

“Brain health”, you say? Yes absolutely. Flor Pedrola, a brain health expert and coach joins us this time on Unstoppable Mindset. As she says in her biography, “I was a recent economist ready to carve out a well thought out and planned future for myself and suddenly, starting in 1989, fate plunged me into worlds totally unknown to me”. First her father was diagnosed with ALS and passed 18 months after receiving his diagnosis.. Then her son was diagnosed with ADHD. As with any analytical person, Flor began studying the brain. As she will explain, she made contacts and found a doctor who was taking a novel physical approach to study the brain.   While she still has a day job with a technology company, Flor sometime ago started her own brain health coaching business. As she describes, she has client,s both adults and youth, with whom she works to help them better understand their lives and possibly their brain health situations.   As I discover, Flor works with many people simply who feel stressed or out of sorts in some way. She uses her skills to help people better understand their bodies, their brains and how to improve quality of life for both. Flor gives us good ideas of what we all can do to keep a healthy brain active and engaged. I think you will appreciate her sound advice.       About the Guest:   I was a recent economist ready to carve out a well thought out and planned future for myself and suddenly, starting in 1989, fate plunged me into worlds totally unknown to me. First into neurology and neurodegenerative diseases, and soon after into the world of neurosciences and so-called mental disorders.  All my knowledge, abilities and illusions were of no use in my new reality and I made one of the best decisions of my life: to embark on a long and exciting path of exploration, learning and discoveries about the brain that captivated me. I want to be able to reach as many people as possible, and to help build a society, a world that, thanks to the great advances in technology, becomes familiar with the brain. Many medical professions have been able to see the organs they were treating for years, such as orthopedic surgeons who, thanks to X-rays, could identify the problem, the breakage, and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Nowadays it is possible to 'see' the brain, to study and understand it much better, and to diagnose much more accurately 'mental' diseases and disorders. And the best thing is that also thanks to technology and the information it has provided in recent years, it is possible to a large extent to prevent the damage that a brain can suffer, and which is likely to affect for the rest of your life. And I also wish you fall in love with your brain and understand that taking care of it is a must so it can take care of you. You will not regret it.   Ways to connect with Flor:   My web: www.brainttitude.com (in spanish for the moment)   UDEMY COURSES (in english) Upgrade your focus and attention levels (Upgrade your Focus and Attention Levels – Brainttitude) Neuroscience for parents: a new look on ADHD (Neurosciences for Parents: a new look on ADHD – Brainttitude)   LINKEDIN PROFILE: Flor Pedrola | LinkedIn   coaching program subscribepage.io/9tXFtN What is your brain type? https://bit.ly/3VKE3Zg       About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Hi, everyone. I am your host, Mike hingson, and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset. Oh, I'm talking so well today, unstoppable mindset today, we are going transcontinental again. We're going to be chatting with FlorPedrola, that's my English pronunciation of petrola and flora is in Madrid, Spain. I have been to Madrid, but it's been a long time. Anyway. She has an interesting story to tell. I was reading her biography, and she starts out her biography by saying something to the effect of, I was a recent economist ready to carve out a career, when suddenly, in 1989 fate bunched me into worlds totally unknown to me. Wow. What a way to attract someone's attention, mine specifically, and yours now too, and I am sure that Flor is going to tell us all about that. But first, hi floor, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're here.   Flor Pedrola ** 02:29 Thank you very much, Michael, I am thrilled to be with you, and thank you very much for inviting me to your podcast. I really believe that the work that you are doing is fantastic, and I am accepting this with joy. And really I'm super happy. I just would like to say that even though my English seems to be fluent, sometime I make some mistakes. So I hope that you will excuse me well, we all   Michael Hingson ** 03:01 make mistakes. Sometimes we we sometimes let our our tongues get ahead of our words and our brain. So I wouldn't worry about it a bit. You're doing fine. Well, why don't we start with you telling us a little bit if you would, about the early Flor, growing up and so on, if you would where and where you grew up and a little bit about you as a child. That's always kind of fun to start the process.   Flor Pedrola ** 03:27 All right, let's go. So my name is Flor pedrola. I was born in Madrid in Spain. My father was Spanish, and my mother is French. I was raised always in the two cultures. And I remember when I was a child asking my mother, but Mom, what is better being French or being Spanish? And she always answered, saying, everything is okay. It's just about being different, but you are lucky enough to have two cultures, and this is going to be fantastic for you. So I am the oldest of three daughters, the two the two that follow me are Paloma and Elena, and we have been living in Madrid all our lives. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 04:26 you stay in one spot, huh?   Flor Pedrola ** 04:30 Yes, yes. And that was not my. My initial thought I wanted to go to France and study education. But unfortunately, as I was making some money doing babysitting, I had to travel to Malaga, which is in south of Spain. We went by car, and we had an accident in the car with the car, and one of the children died. So. So that made me so sad, and it really destroyed all the plans that I, that I had. I didn't know what to what to do. So as I was studying in the in at the French school, kind of economics, the beginning of economics, she proposed me to continue and make the career of economics in Madrid, which I did. This is why I am an economist, not just because I wanted to do it, but because it was like, Okay, this could be a nice solution. And I became an economist. Well, I started to work. I started to work in a American company, and I got married and and, yes, life, life made me some surprises.   Michael Hingson ** 05:56 How? So what? Kind of surprises?   Flor Pedrola ** 06:02 Yeah, as I was mentioning in my biography, I had to be confronted to a world that I was completely unfamiliar with, and this is the world of brain health. Now,   Michael Hingson ** 06:20 why did that happen?   Flor Pedrola ** 06:24 So the first time I had to know about brain health was in 88 when my father was diagnosed with ALS. This is a Neurotrophic lateral disease, and this is a motor neurone disease, right? I remember attending New congresses about this illness, and I remember doctors saying that there was hope and that some helpful treatments would be discovered in a five years time period. I remember, but my father died 18 months after being correctly diagnosed. So I was wondering, what health is, is this brain disease, and why is this happening, and what is the motor neuron disease, right? So I was kind of surprised, because it was so unknown for me, I decided, with my mom and my sister to create an association that is called Adela, but we did not continue with it after some years, because it was too much suffering. You know, it had been such a painful period that we decided just to create, to put the basis and that, and then let others to continue with it. But in 1995 my second child was born, and in 1998 he was diagnosed by a neurologist as an ADHD child. So for the ones that are not familiar with ADHD, it corresponds to attention deficit and hyperactive disorder. And I remember when we went to visit the doctor, he said that that was a very clear diagnosis, even though my son was only three years old, and while we were leaving the office, he told us, be prepared. And I thought, what again, we come back to Brain matters, right? I am not a doctor. I am not a nurse. I we did not, did not have any family related to this career, you know, and and I had no clue what he was talking about. So my son was at a nursery when he was diagnosed, and then he entered school. And then problems arrived, very annoying problems where he was suffering a lot. He had the behavioral issues, difficult relationships with his friends, and very bad results the teacher when he was six, the teacher told us, you know, your boy is really suffering, maybe you should investigate a little bit more of about what you could do with him. And I had no clue. I really did not have no clue. We did not want to give him any medicine for him to stay quiet in the class, because that was one of the main concerns of the teacher, you know. But at the end, we had to give him some. Um, some retelling so he could concentrate while he was studying, but the side effects were really annoying. He could not sleep, and he was really losing weight, so it has been a tough period, but I really did not know how to help him. But what happened? And, you know, God always put the right people at the right place in the right moment. So I was compacted by a person who was living in Australia, because my job at the company was about leadership. I am an executive coach, so I was relating to executive coaching and facilitation training, mentoring, meaning taking care of the people. So she contacted me because of my leadership competencies, and we decided to explore and see how we could collaborate. She even came to Madrid. She was living in Australia, in Sydney, and I was part, at that time, of different groups. I was mentoring executive woman, and I was part of a book jury also, so I invited her to make her presentation about a very interesting program that was about neuro leadership. And I said, Well, this is very helpful for the leaders and for my actual job, but maybe this could also help my son. So I asked her, What else can I do to learn about this? And she said, why don't you come to Australia? Because we are organizing some courses there, and maybe, if you meet some different people, maybe they can give you some light. So I ended up in Australia. Sometimes I think, why? What the hell? How come I did that? Because that was absolutely not part of my plan. But I went to Australia, I attended her neuro leadership training, and that was the moment where I met people absolutely extraordinary, and one of them was commenting about Doctor Daniel Amen, who is living in the US, and he's a psychiatrist and radiology expert, and he uses spec, spec scans to help deliver accurate the diagnosis to his patients and to find the best customized treatments. So I started to be in very interested in all the work that he was doing, and he also created some, let's say, brain health learning for people that were not in the medical sector, right? So I decided to study with him, and this is how I became a brain health coach and a licensed trainer for not only help my people at the company, but also my son. So 10 years later, here I am coaching people with a neuroscience based approach, and I have now my own program, but maybe we will be talking about this later. This is not the point now. So   Michael Hingson ** 13:47 you left being an economist and working in the economic field to become a brain health coach, yeah, and that's what you do, full time,   Flor Pedrola ** 14:01 not exactly full time, because I'm still working in the company, and now that many things are changing. Now I am doing more customer support task, even though I still coach some people. But yes, I am developing more and more in my private side everything that is related to coaching and helping people to thrive by being aware about the importance of the brain and taking control of their lives by improving few habits that can help them to be Much more happy.   Michael Hingson ** 14:39 So you said you still work for a company. Is that company in economics? Or what company do you work for? It's a technology company. It's a technology company. And what do you do with for them?   Flor Pedrola ** 14:53 I have been working with them since 1986 so I have been doing so many things. Things I was I was system engineer, I was in sales, I was in market development, and then I moved to kind of HR. And this is where, since 2008 after taking a manager role, I decided to devote only to helping people thrive within their careers, because I really have a servant leadership mindset. And this is what I love, this is what I enjoy, and it is fantastic to help others   Michael Hingson ** 15:40 so you are are working some in the technology field, but you're also now doing a lot more in your own private industry, if you will, dealing with with Brain Health and and I can appreciate that. So what, what do you do these days in terms of brain health? So what do you do on, on, on your your side job, if you will.   Flor Pedrola ** 16:11 So first of all, I used all the information that I, that I got from Doctor Amon to help my son, because one of the things that I discovered is that there is no one single type of ADHD, which in Spain 30 years ago, it seemed that nobody knew, right, yeah, and it is so important to Know that there are seven different types of ADHD, and this means that the treatment has to be also different. And for me, that was an eye opening. The other main lesson that I got from Dr Amon is that there is no mental health as such. Mental health does not exist, if you allow me to say um, behaviors, thoughts, emotions, are so much related with the structure of the brain that it is, at least for me, much more interesting to see how the brain functions, and then to discover how this apply to the way we live, right? So based on those two things, what I do now is to offer coaching programs. I have two different programs. One is for young people from 20 to 30 years old when they are finishing their studies at the university and starting their first job. So I can help them to get to know themselves better under a brain perspective, to observe themselves and to discover what are their big let's say capacities or strengths, always based on on brain assessments that that I used to and And then I have another program for adults. This is a program that is already packed five sessions, where first we talk about values, purpose and objectives, and then we do some brain assessments, and then I do the proper coaching, but once we know what is the identity of the person.   Michael Hingson ** 18:46 So you're talking about the people you work with are people who have ADHD,   Flor Pedrola ** 18:52 not specifically, you know, there are so many weaknesses as we could say under a corporate wording, people with anxiety, with depression, some some people that consider that they are not able to perform the way they wish. And what we see together is what is going on on their brains, if there is something that is missing and we try to develop some new habits that can help them. So I wanted to mention also that the approach that I take is anthropological perspective, because every human being is made out of four dimensions. The first one is the biological let's say the one that we can measure in some way, and it is related to brain health, physical health, the nutrition, the excess. Exercise, sleep, any type of infections that they may have, allergies, injuries, toxins. So sometimes people are not aware of bad habits that they are having, and they that it that is preventing their prefrontal cortex to work optimally. Then we have the psychological dimension, which is related to the self talk, or the self concept that they have about themselves. It's about discovering if they have past emotional trauma, and it is also related to the sense of worth, or the sense of power and control that they might think they have, then we have the social dimension, which is related to the quality of their environment. Is so important to be surrounded by the appropriate people, you know, the friends, the ones that will be cheering you up when you want to continue in your journey. It's about stress. It's about how they leave their work, or even even what happened at school. You know, because sometimes people, they still remember some traumatic experiences in school. And finally, it's the spiritual dimension which is related to the sense of meaning and purpose, and responding to the question, why my life is does matter, right? So this is very important, because, for example, for any people that has some brain disorder like ADHD, it can, it could be very difficult to make the brain to develop as it should at the path that the school is requiring, right because, in fact, ADHD is characterized by some brain areas that are less developed that the average, let's say so those brain areas, they will be developed in the future, but In the school period, it is difficult for the children to follow the instructions as as they are requested. So maybe when you are 12 years old, your brain is eight years old, and when you are 16, you are 14. So it really needs some time to develop because for whatever reason, those neurons or those connections were not created as they should be. So from a four, four dimensions perspective, you see that your child cannot follow the rhythm that is requested, but you can help him so much with the other dimensions, because you can, for example, develop their curiosity. My son is passionate about art, and he used to go by himself when he was very young to the museums. You know, he loved to go to museums. He loved to see things and to make connections of colors, of structures, of movements, of textures. He developed a lot of information that was stored in his brain, even though it not it was not used, let's say, but this information was stored and it has been used later. You know, he can refer to all the things that he was learning, and also regarding the sense of purpose. It's very difficult to talk about the sense of purpose with with young children, but sometimes you can teach them about values, about you know, for example, for me, it's very important to be grateful. And yes, it is. It is key to understand that maybe something in one of your dimensions is not working as it should. And let me put that in brackets, but you can help the person from other dimensions, and this is so relieving for them. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 24:29 so you said, you've said a number of interesting things here. One thing that I had never known before is that there are seven different kinds of ADHD, yes, did Dr Amen discover that, or did other people discover that? Do you know anything about how that happened, how that was learned, and what they are?   Flor Pedrola ** 24:54 Well, Dr Amen uses spec scans. This is a very specific type. Type of scan that are used for the brain. And what these scans measure is the blood flow, meaning he sees in real time if the blood flow is enough or if it is too low or too high. So let me explain the importance of the blood flow is that this is what transports the nutrients for the neurons, right the glucose and the oxygen. So what happens is that if there is not enough blood flow, the neurons are not receiving what they need for work, and they do not function. And each area of the brain has its own, let's say, task to perform. So what he has been able to see is, what are the different areas of the brain, what that can be affected by an ADHD child? And for many other symptoms, you know, it's not only about ADHD. He's a psychiatrist, and he sees a lot of conditions. It's just that I am much more focusing on this, because this is what matters to me. But what he sees, and after doing more than 200,000 sped scans, he has a lot of studies where he can share what he has discovered, and he insists so much on differentiating the type of disorder because each of them requires a different Treatment.   Michael Hingson ** 26:37 Yeah. And so because he has done physical scans. And I think that's the interesting part about it, is that that he has taken the approach of truly looking physically at the brain and doing the spectral scans that have been used to make his determination. So that's certainly, I would think a major advance. What so like in the case of your son, he, he's, I assume he scanned your son's brain? No,   Flor Pedrola ** 27:11 we could not do it. But okay, as we had so many studies published by Dr Amen, I was able to to study, and I am part of the team of brain health coaches. So we share a lot of information, and anytime that I need something, I just look for it. But yes, I would like to just take what you just mentioned. One of the sentences Dr Raymond used to is that when he discovered the possibility of using technology and doing these spec scans. He said, you know, a traumatologist can see if the bone is broken right, and a cardiologist can see what is happening to the heart, but psychiatrist, we never knew what was happening in the brain, and now we can, yeah, and   Michael Hingson ** 27:58 that's why I mentioned that it was a physical situation, because he's doing something that the most people haven't done but but the other question that comes up is, so he does a scan, or let's talk about your son, what then is done as a result of the scan to address The issue? Well,   Flor Pedrola ** 28:20 what he does is to make some tests and interviews, and the scan is like giving light to the situation.   Michael Hingson ** 28:31 Okay, so by you discover, you discover what kind of ADHD someone has, let's say your son. That's fine. But then, obviously, what you want to do is to mitigate or eliminate it. And how do you do that? Well,   Flor Pedrola ** 28:49 basically, basically at the time I knew about Doctor Amon, I started to change his nutrition, for example, because sugar is very, very bad for ADHD children. I mean, it's bad for the population, but for the ADHD children, is really horrible. So it's about lowering excitement, and it's about taking some other type of it's not medicine, but supplements. And those supplements, you can find them anywhere, you know. So, for example, he's taking l theanine and GABA and vitamin b6 and also, in the case of my son, sports were super important. So what he did, and he managed to succeed in his university degree, was that he was waking up very early. He used to go to swim one hour at the university, and then he was attending class. Us, and he didn't need any specific medication for that. And by the time he had exams he took, he used to take one pill of Ritalin, and then he stopped taking it, so he has been using it for the very specific moment that he knew he needed some concentration and being quiet, but since quite a few years, he's not taking any medicine, just sports, good nutrition, sleep and, of course, purpose, self talk and good friends, you know you you have to take care of the four dimensions, not just the biological one.   Michael Hingson ** 30:51 Well, the the other question, though, is given what doctor Amon has done in terms of being able to diagnose ADHD and brain health through physical analyzes. Are there other kinds of physical treatments that can be incorporated, or have we not progressed to the point of being able to do this yet? Are there physical kinds of things that can be done to using your description, improve blood flow and so on to those appropriate parts of the brain. Or are we still not really in a position to be able to do that kind of thing?   Flor Pedrola ** 31:30 Well, the main, the main tool to increase blood flow is exercise, you know.   Michael Hingson ** 31:37 But there's not a a physical kind of thing. We don't know why blood flow to a particular part of the brain necessarily is not what it should be. We haven't analyzed, or we haven't figured that part out yet, or what? Oh yes,   Flor Pedrola ** 31:51 there are many things that can they can disturb, let's say brain flow. Brain blood flow. Excuse me, smoking.   Michael Hingson ** 32:03 Well, we're talking about like your your son and people who just are diagnosed, even at an early age with ADHD there, there have to be reasons that the blood isn't flowing appropriately to the brain. Physically speaking, right? And so   Flor Pedrola ** 32:26 neurotransmitters, yeah, many things, many things. Each is different, and we   Michael Hingson ** 32:31 don't yet know how to physically reverse that in the brain.   Flor Pedrola ** 32:40 Well, you are asking me something that maybe it is too medical for me. You know, I am okay, do not go. But I can tell you that before the child is born, there are some internal processes within the brain that my condition, the fact that the structure of the brain is not as it should be, right and and this is going to impact all I mean, this is one of the main reasons why there are brain disorders.   Michael Hingson ** 33:16 And my point is, though, we don't yet have the technology or the tools, or maybe the knowledge to reverse those processes or those physical situations. I mean, yeah, there are things that we can do, like with drugs and so on, as you talked about, but yes, we don't, we don't physically know yet how to really go in after birth or whatever and reverse those, those situations, is that what I'm hearing, I   Flor Pedrola ** 33:47 cannot tell you, because this is, this is not my okay. I am, I am not a medical specialist, you know? But that is a I know that AI is doing incredible things. For example, creating algorithms that are trying to detect some illnesses in the brain of a child before he's born and try to correct that. But I have not heard anything about brain I mean blood flow, but more about other other Yeah, other things, yes, and,   Michael Hingson ** 34:29 and. So the the point is that the that this is still a relatively new area, and Dr Amon is clearly a pioneer, if you will, in in that so there's a lot of work to be done, but it's fascinating to hear that he took the leap to say, why don't we understand the brain physically like we understand other parts of the body? And so. He developed the whole scan process to begin that process and go down that road, which I think is exciting, absolutely.   Flor Pedrola ** 35:08 And I can tell you that even though I, I think my my clients, they don't have the possibility to do the scans because we are in Spain, or because there is no possibility for them to travel around the world. One of the things through the brain assessments that I offer to them, one of the things that they say is, wow, now I see how my brain functions, and I can understand my behaviors, and I know that the way I behave is not my fault. This is so important, you know, because sometimes we behave in a way that we do not understand, that we do not know why this is happening, and this is because there is a physical interference somewhere in your brain. And once you identify it, and you see that there is this structure, physical structure that is not working, the correspondent behavior is also derailing, right? And I think first of all, my family, for example, when my son was behaving the way he was doing, they used to tell me, Oh, you're not raising your child appropriately. And I was saying, Oh, my God, what can I do? Yeah, but the fact is that this is because they did not see what was happening in the brain. For example, if you see a child with a cast in his leg, you cannot ask him to run right, because you know that he cannot do it. But when there is a brain disorder happening, even though you ask the child to perform some task and he does not, he does not do it, then you will put an etiquette instead of thinking that he's not doing it because he cannot do it. So that was such an eye opening, and I think that doctor Amon has helped so many people, not only the ones that were affected, but also the environment that has to become much more empathetic, right,   Michael Hingson ** 37:32 right? Yeah, absolutely, and it's it's interesting to hear about the advances. Let me ask you this, brain health, clearly, is very important, and with the work of people like Dr Amen, it's gone to a whole new level. How do you believe that brain health? How do you believe that brain health and disability or relates to disability in the workplace? Okay, so disability, whether it's a mental or physical or or dumb people, is another story, but that we will worry about that today. But yes,   Flor Pedrola ** 38:20 so I would say, from a physical perspective in the workplace, I think companies now are more and more prepared to assist their employees and to help them to perform the best they can. You know, because one thing that is clear, at least from my point of view, is that diversity, diversity is only positive. So I I remember people that were blind, that that used to have first date their talk with them at the office and using a specific keyboard to work. And this is going to evolve, and I think that at some point I hope this will become transparent. You know, it should not be something to discuss people with. I don't know we had also some paralytic people and trisomic people. And no problem, it can, it can happen, and those people are clever, and they can bring a lot of things, and mainly, mainly, I would say, they are much more resilient that the people that didn't did not have to fight so hard to find their place in the work environment. Yeah. So from the psychological perspective or the mental perspective, disabilities can come either because you are, for example, ADHD, but, but, you know, add the HD when you are a child, can be a big problem. But when you are an adult, and if you have been working on it. One of the main characteristics of an ADHD person is that they are super creative. Their imagination is always running all over the places, and again, they can bring so much different perspective in the work environment. And then you can be like, I don't know Asperger, but Asperger, we had so many famous people. You know, Anthony Hopkins is Asperger. I saw it some, some weeks ago. I don't know, Michael Phelps, he was ADHD, and he was a champion with a lot of gold metal, you know? So, yes, it is a difference. And this was so helpful, because I come back to what my mom says, you know, it's not, it's not that French is better than being Spanish, or Spanish being better than being French is just different. And let's, let's work together.   Michael Hingson ** 41:34 Yeah, and I think that it like anything else that we deal with is appropriate to discuss and understand, although from an employer and employee relationship, what people should not do is look down on people who are different than they are, and we See that all too often, which is extremely unfortunate, but I think it's important that people really do develop a good understanding of of different people. And as you said, diversity and accommodating difference is a very positive thing. We should do that we should accept that not everyone is exactly the same, and so   Flor Pedrola ** 42:26 everybody is unique.   Michael Hingson ** 42:29 Everybody is unique. And so it's important that we that we deal with that, and that we recognize that. But so many people don't, and they regard people who are different than they are as less than they are. And that's too bad. And I know that as the world has progressed, as knowledge has progressed, we now hear a whole lot more about ADHD than we did 20, 3040, years ago, and I'm sure that Dr Amon has contributed to that, and people like you are contributing to that, because you help coach. People. Tell me a little bit more about your coaching business and what you do. So when people come to you, who comes to you, and then what do you do?   Flor Pedrola ** 43:16 So in the adult area, yeah. Let's stick with that, yeah, mainly my clients are people that are very much stressed. I mean, this is the word they use, okay? They see, they say that I am very stressed. I am losing control of my life. Maybe I am. I see that I am not enjoying what I am doing. I am I have too much anxiety. I cannot sleep properly. And it's like they they lost the their way, you know, in different in different aspects. So what I do is my first session, we talk about, what are the values that they really that attract them, not the ones that they consider they have? Because I think it is much more important to see, okay, you are attracted by by this value, so your heart is connected to this. How can you put it in practice? How can you show them? How you can you develop them? Because we are a single unit, and your heart needs to be connected to the brain too, right, right? Um, so once they know their values, then we discuss about their objectives. And again, I always go to the four dimensions, because I want them to see if there is one of them who might be less developed. Because the main purpose is to be to be balanced. In all areas of your life, because this is the best way to surpass any challenge that you will that you will meet, because everybody has challenges to to work with, right? So once we know the objectives that they have, we try to find the purpose, and this is kind of the first conversation that we have all together. Then in the second session, I discuss with them the results of two tests that I send them. So one is about what type of brain they have, because Dr Amen has made a classification of 16 types of brain. So I send them the link to Dr Amen website. They can, they can do the test they see what is the type of brain and and there are some advices that they can perform to help themselves based in more in the biological aspect. So mainly it's about nutrition and sleep and, you know, physical aspects. And then I also send them another assessment, which is about the brain areas, the prefrontal cortex, the cingulate charis, the basal ganglia and the emotional brain. So once we have the results, we look at them, we discuss about them, we try to see connected with the objectives and the purpose that they declared in the previous session, what can be done and what they have to focus on. And then in the three last sessions, we really tackle to the update the objectives that they declare to have within, let's say, mid term. So normally I ask them to do focus on either one year or 18 months, and we look at what they can do based on their purpose, their objectives, and their brain type and how their brain areas work. And It is incredible how many things they discover about themselves, how they regain control of the things that they want to do, how they gain clarity about what they want to achieve in all the areas of their life, and they are much happier if, if I may say, right? And to my surprise, they because I really thought that five sessions was was okay. But 80% of them, they always ask, okay, can we have another session in three months? You know? It's just like to kind of reconnect with you and see if everything is okay. And what do I need to redirect if I forgot some some of the new habits that they have to take, because the brain is very clever, you know? And as he consumes up to 35% of all the energy that the body intakes. Um, it is not enough for the brain. If the brain could have more energy, he would take it. So instead of having more because the rest of the body is saying, No way we keep the rest what the brain does is to automatize a lot of aspects of our lives. You know, we have 1000s of thoughts during the day, but we don't think about them. We just perform. And many thing should become to the to the awareness level again, so they can, so they can discuss and think about this. This is what I am doing, really, and that this is beneficial for me or not. You know, starting with the food, for example.   Michael Hingson ** 49:16 So you have people who come to you who may not physically have any issue like ADHD, but they, they feel there is something wrong, and you, you help them by talking about the brain, and you help them looking into themselves and learn about themselves and hopefully become better As a result. Yes,   Flor Pedrola ** 49:40 absolutely, absolutely. I have been doing so many years executive coaching, and I was missing something in my practice, you know. And when I discover this methodology, I was so happy, because for me. But that was the missing point.   Michael Hingson ** 50:03 Yeah, what so carrying that on? What kind of habits should people adopt or bring into their lives to be able to keep their brains functioning at peak capacity?   Flor Pedrola ** 50:21 Well, now I think that everybody talks about the three main aspects about this, and this is, of course, nutrition, because this is the energy that gets into the body and makes it function, right, not only physically, but also mentally um, sleep is key, absolutely key. Because, you know, while we sleep, the brain is much more active than when we are awake, because it has to store all the memories that you have been creating during the day, and it's also washing itself and recovering the pieces that maybe are not going so well. And anyone can can testify. You know one, if you do not sleep properly when you wake up, you have like a cloud in your head, and you are not able to think as as you should. You cannot be as active or proactive as you would like. So nutrition, sleep, exercise, vanishing all the toxins that you can mold is super bad for the brain. And I think that people already know, you know, in my when I look at Instagram, you have so many people, health coaches, life coaches, all doctors, physicians, functional doctors. Everybody is talking about those three things, but I think that the main, the main, key thing that is needed is the will, because you cannot change. You cannot improve if you don't want to so hopefully people realize that something is not good or is not going as good as they wish or as they planned, and this is why they come to me or to other specialists or other coaches to See what they can improve. But there is no transformation if there is no will for that. Yeah, and there in in the in the brain aspect, one thing that also helped a lot to my son was neurofeedback. I don't know if you have heard about it, it's the they put some stuff in your in your head, and these are like electrical signs that keep the brain awake. So one of the things in ADHD is that some connections are lost, and the person looks at the other screen, and the brain is monetized with with a computer, and they see what are the connections that are not working, so they stimulate them. And we have been doing this for two years, and it helped a lot. And I know that this is not only used neurofeedback is not only used for people having brain disorders, but also for people that are doing sports, you know, and at work too. So it's helping in a lot of disciplines. And another thing that helped so much my son was sophology. Have you heard about it? No, okay, so sophology is like a guided meditation.   54:10 Ah, okay,   Flor Pedrola ** 54:14 so the person that was taking care of my son first explored who he was, and then design meditations specifically for him. And that was also amazing. It worked so well, for example, doing visualizations for the exams because my son was terrified by doing exams, and he failed so many times, and he he didn't know how to overcome this problem. And one of my sisters talked to me about a sophologist, and I said, Okay, let's try. You know, we have been trying. So many things, and that worked beautifully. I remember one of the most important exams he had to do before entering at the university was in a building 60 kilometers away from our house, and the sophologist managed to make a visualization for him, and we went to the place he could, he could enter into the building, see the classes. So he got already a lot of information that was taking out anxiety from him. And he passed and he could go to university, I can tell you, he called me by by telephone. I was at the office, and he called me, he said, Mom, I have a future. You know, that was for him, like the big, big pain he could not overcome and fight.   Michael Hingson ** 56:00 I assume there are, there are people who face cognitive challenges at at work, or they they discover that they're starting to experience those what are some early preventative measures, very quickly, if you will, that that people can incorporate if they think that they're discovering cognitive issues at work.   Flor Pedrola ** 56:23 Okay, I would say that the social environment is very important. Okay. Why do I say that? For example, an HD, ADHD child that is living in the countryside who can run and and make a lot of physical movements and don't doesn't have to be seated quiet. He might go through ADHD in a much more healthy way, if I may say so for adults, for example, when there is something that is not going properly, if, if the if the social environment that you have around is a supportive one, and they can make you aware of of this. This is fantastic. Okay, it's all about first awareness, either by yourself, either by the people who loves you, and then communication, it's important to talk about it. If it is a biological problem, like any brain disorders, there will be the need from the work environment to adapt to it. And and I think that many companies, as we were talking about before, are really conscious about it, and they are doing a lot of investments and effort to include these type of profiles.   Michael Hingson ** 57:57 Yeah, let me ask you this, because we're going to have to wrap this up soon. Anyway, if somebody feels they're having some cognitive issues, developing and so on, what kind of message do you have for them? What message do you have for everyone, but especially those who may think that they're facing cognitive kinds of things, I   Flor Pedrola ** 58:18 would always look for a functional doctor, meaning a person who does not look only to what you say that is happening to you, because many times there is some other sources, right? So young people. I have some students that I am taking care of. And some of them, they come and say, Oh, I have such a headache, yes, but maybe the headache is because you are not eating properly, or because you did not rest properly, or because, you know, there are many other things that can happen. So for me, it is so important to go to somebody who has a holistic view of yourself, your habits, the way you live, what you do, and then probably they can direct this person to a specialist, you know, but not decided that, because You have this cognitive impairment during one week that something is terribly wrong and that you have to take this specific medicine, I rather prefer to suggest the person to go to, somebody who can have a general view of who you are, and then try to detect where you have to go.   Michael Hingson ** 59:40 And I think if I were to add to that, the most important thing that I think people should do and can do is to constantly be aware of themselves, and don't be afraid to if you find that something is different than what you expect, doing something about it. Yeah. Yeah,   Flor Pedrola ** 1:00:00 this is what I said, awareness and communication. Yeah. My my grandfather, who was French, he was a veterinarian, and I remember him telling us to all the grandsons and granddaughters, you have to observe yourself. You need to know yourself. You know, observe yourself, always. And yes, awareness,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:24 it's, it's the most important thing that we can do. And there's no excuse to say, I don't have time. Of course you do, because you are still going to be, ultimately your own if you, if you really work at it. Your own best advocate of what's going on with you, and it's important that you really do deal with that and address it. And if it means going to see a doctor or someone else, then do that well. Flor, I want to thank you for being with us today and talking to us about brain health and and your your coaching world, and what you do if people want to reach out to you and learn more and maybe engage your services. How do they do that?   Flor Pedrola ** 1:01:12 Well, they can go, I mean, the web page is in Spanish, but they can write to me at info, the at braintitude with two t.com's   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:27 spell braintitude Then B, R, A, I, N, yes,   Flor Pedrola ** 1:01:30 double, t, e, t, u, d, e, okay. And I have sent you also the brain type test from Doctor Amen, if anyone wants to just enter into the into the in   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:45 the show notes, right? Yes, and see   Flor Pedrola ** 1:01:47 it, yes, of course.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:50 Well, I hope people will reach out. It's an important topic. It is something that is absolutely worth everyone thinking about. And so I want to thank you for taking the time to help raise awareness about it, and I'm excited by the work of Dr Amen and the work that will continue to come. And as you said, AI is going to make a big difference. AI has helped in so many ways and being used in a very powerful and positive way. So thank you for being here, and I want to thank all of you for listening. Love to hear your thoughts. Please shoot me an email. Send an email to Michael H, I m, I C, H, A, E, L, H i at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I b, e.com, or go to our podcast page, which is w, w, w, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, Michael hingson is spelled M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, S O n.com/podcast, wherever you're listening, please give us a five star rating. We really value your reviews and your input, so please do that. We would appreciate it a great deal. If you know anyone else who ought to be a guest and floor as well for you, if you know anyone who we ought to have on as a guest to talk about issues, please let us know. Feel free to provide an introduction. We will respond. And we love to hear from people, and we love to to get people on who want to talk about issues that we all should hear about. So thank you all again for listening and Flor I want to once more. Thank you for being here with us today.   Flor Pedrola ** 1:03:25 Thank you, Michael. Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to talk to   **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:34 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. 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In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, host Vicki Bradley sits down with Mareya Ibrahim, a holistic nutritionist and brain health coach, to explore the transformative power of nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle choices in women's well-being.Chef Mareya shares her journey, from overcoming struggles with food and eating disorders to finding her calling in holistic health. She opens up about the essential connection between gut health and brain function, especially for women navigating dietary shifts during menopause. Through her expertise, Chef Mareya emphasizes the importance of informed eating, understanding food intolerances, and adopting changes that support health and vitality as we age.This conversation highlights valuable insights into the brain-gut connection, the role of exercise, and the empowering effects of embracing our unique nutritional needs. Chef Mareya reminds us that taking control of our health isn't just a goal—it's a lifelong journey.Take Action: Ready to elevate your wellness journey? Visit Chef Mareya's website, www.chefmareya.com, for holistic nutrition insights and empowering resources.Perfect for: Women interested in holistic health, wellness practitioners, and anyone ready to embrace a more informed approach to nutrition and personal growth.Don't miss this impactful conversation—share it with those ready to take charge of their health and wellness journey!

Daneen West is a Cisco Customer Success Executive, mother of three, and Brain Health Coach. For the past 21 years, Daneen has worked for Cisco Systems, designing, and leading industry award-winning talent development programs  After years of being on the verge of burnout, she is professionally more resilient, energized, and mentally sharp than decades earlier because of discovering brain health, where all the power is to up-level your life. Certified through the NeuroLeadership Institute and Amen Clinics, Brain Health has transformed every area of Daneen's life, and she is compelled to provide the opportunity for others to ease anxiety, boost focus and finally work on their sleep struggles. Daneen's Brain-Boosting checklist is a great resource to discover practical tips to heal, protect and grow the brain (See below). Memorable Quotes: “So as parents, if we have that intuition like that, something's wrong, check it out. And if the first doctor may not, if you don't resonate there, you're not being heard. Keep pursuing it.” “It's not a badge of honor to stay up all night. Right. Our culture sometimes will make you feel that way or sleep when you're dead. But there's so much that we've learned now around sleep. That's because it is the only way that our brain detoxes every night.” “As you're walking through this journey, you're going to come across ideas, thoughts, music, books, people and they're going to feel right or they're not. I'm going to encourage you to trust yourself. Just because it works for me doesn't mean it works for you.” “What makes the brain work is what you put in your mind, what you put on your body, what you put in your mouth.” What You'll Learn: Why brain health is important and how to pursue a healthy brain through small lifestyle changes. This Episode Includes: Daneen first started looking into brain health when three different doctors diagnosed her son with three different issues: sensory processing, ADD, and Asperger's. After a long journey of searching, Daneen finally came to the realization that brain health was at the root cause of her son's health situation. Daneen found the Brain Balance Program which revolutionized the way she viewed brain health for herself and her children. She believes her health journey is a forever resource which she now shares with others through her coaching program. Robin reminds the audience that health is layered and that there are many factors that can influence brain health. Daneen shares that the first step to supporting brain health is getting good quality sleep. Getting sleep is how the brain detoxifies itself from neurotoxins incurred throughout the day. Daneen shares a few more steps to supporting brain health in children like eating enough healthy fats and getting energy out early in the morning through jumping ropes or jumping jacks. Sleep is one of Dr. Robin's three non-negotiables for a well life. Daneen encourages parents to model the health behavior the would like to see in their children. Daneen and Dr. Robin both agree that small steps are the key to success when pursuing a healthy brain. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Practice getting good quality sleep each night this week. Add enough healthy fats to your diet to support your energy levels and brain health. Do 50 jumping jacks with your kids before they head off to school in the morning to help them release energy and feel encouraged through exercising together. Mentioned In The Episode: Community America Credit Union Advent Health Brain Balencing Program Mark Nepo Unleash the Power of the Female Brain by Dr. Aman Bruse on Small Changes Big Shifts Brain Boosting Checklist

Introducing M.S. Dominika Staniewicz, a dual Elite Neuroencoding specialist and Brain Health Coach, celebrated author of the groundbreaking #1 Kindle New Release, “The Magic of Dreaming Big, Acting Small, and Achieving Success.”  With a commitment to sustainable progress, Dominika Staniewicz advocates for a process-oriented approach, eschewing radical upheavals in favor of holistic happiness and authentic management styles tailored to individual needs. Whether you seek a transformative trainer, coach, or public speaker, Dominika Staniewicz exemplifies resilience, demonstrating how life's obstacles can be transformed into steppingstones toward realizing one's dreams. Dominika's Website: Home - Life and Brain Coaching and Neuroencoding (yourbraincoachd.com) From James: FREE Passive Income Masterclass (profityourknowledge.com)

Hello friends, welcome to an exciting episode of Thrive Beyond Size. It's exciting because if you've been listening for a while, you know I love anything related to the brain. Brain science, neuroscience, neuropsychology, it all fascinates me because we can use the brain to get us closer to our goals and I found an expert in all things brain and science-related, Dominika Staniewicz. Dominika, or Coach D, is a dual elite neuro encoding specialist, Brain Health Coach at Dr. Amen, and author of the No. 1 Kindle release “The Magic of Dreaming Big, Acting Small, and Achieving Success”. I talked with Dominika about the science behind the brain, everything from how it can regenerate itself to the science behind intuition and everything in between. This conversation is full of so many great insights and actionable advice, and I'm so excited to share it with you!Dominika talks about the science behind meditation and breathwork, activities people dismiss as ‘crazy' but which have a lot of science behind them. One of the things she stresses is how to treat our brains right and that includes letting our brain soak up the outdoors, morning light, and no less than 7.5 hours of sleep per night for optimal functioning. We talk about the mirror exercise and why it works, why our culture is a quick-fix one and dismisses natural healing like exercise and the outdoors to aid in alleviating depression, and why coaching fulfills her. Our brains have an amazing ability to help us if we help them first and Dominika is so good at explaining the scientific why and how of the brain's ability. She explains how to make affirmations and meditation work for our brains, and how to train brains into positive thinking, and I just know you'll get so much out of our conversation.__About Dominika Staniewicz:Dominika Staniewicz M.S, a dual elite Neuroencoding specialist, Brain Health Coach at Dr. Amen, and author of the No. 1 Kindle Release "The Magic of Dreaming Big, Acting Small, and Achieving Success." Coach D transcends the ordinary life coaching realm, wielding neuroscience prowess with actionable Neuroencoding strategies. Picture firecracker charisma fused with scientific wisdom. On top of that she is a Founder member of the Neuroencoding Institute, she's advised the Polish president and taken part in national labor negotiations. A Shadow Cabinet Member at the Business Center Club, University Adjunct for 11+ years, and speaker on European Union and US stages, she's earned accolades like Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. Coach D, will help you eliminate, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and self-loathing head-on. She is the proud mom of 24-year-old twin girls.__Resources mentioned in this episode: “Unleashing the Power of the Female Brain: Supercharging Yours for Better Health, Energy, Mood, Focus, and Sex” by Daniel G. Amen, MD__Learn more about Dominika Staniewicz:Website: YourBrainCoachD.comBook: “The Magic of Dreaming BIG, Acting small, and Achieving success” by Dominika D StaniewiczInstagramFacebookYoutubeLinkedInLearn more about Dr. Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:Website: www.wayzahealth.comFollow me on Facebook and InstagramEmail Michelle: michelle@wayzahealth.com

Parenting children with ADHD presents special challenges, from managing emotional dysregulation, to impulsivity, to managing time and other executive function tasks. This can be exhausting for both the parent and the child!  This is where Lisa Smith, Occupational Therapist and ADHD certified Brain Health Coach comes in!  Join us as we chat about:  ADHD is considered the "invisible" diagnosis, as there is nothing outwardly to see and the symptoms look more like bad behavioral/personality traits of the child and not being strict enough as a parent The recommended treatment for ADHD for kids: For kids 5-12 the #1 recommended treatment is medication and parent training and for kids under 5 it is just parent training, yet 90% of parents are never provided any information or resources for this from their doctor or after the evaluation process Typical parenting strategies don't work for kids with ADHD as their brain is wired differently, and has a 2-3 year delay in executive function skills (we could do a brief discussion of what these skills are) The best parenting style (evidence based) for raising kids with ADHD Make sure you go follow Lisa on TikTok @adhdonschedule Free resource: ADHD Essentials Guide https://www.adhdonschedule.com/ADHD-starter-kit   Website: https://www.adhdonschedule.com Simply ADHD parent training membership: https://www.adhdonschedule.com/encore-page-2-x-1647275367 To schedule a discovery call to see how to support your child from a functional medicine standpoint, click HERE 

Ryan Glatt is a Certified Personal Trainer and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience. He focuses his exercise and health coaching strategies on brain health, personalizing lifestyle interventions for individuals with brain and cognitive health goals. Ryan is a Brain Health Coach and the Director of the FitBrain Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.Ryan developed and currently directs the FitBrainSM program with an expertise in combining brain and body training (also called dual-tasking) through “serious exergaming” (purposeful, goal-oriented games that involve physical movement), which utilizes innovative technologies to train cognitive and physical skills simultaneously. After losing weight and rehabilitating from a concussion at a younger age through the popular game Dance Dance Revolution, Ryan's passion for “games for good” has continued into the realm of brain health, and he actively consults for several technology companies in clinical exergaming, gamified rehabilitation, and dual-task training. Ryan has a specialized interest in research in this area, and regularly collaborates with other researchers.

  Middle school kids in Norway have been feeling mentally healthier and performing better academically since a public health initiative banned smartphones in schools, according to a new study. Is it time for Utah and the US to follow suit? Dr. Leigh Richardson - High performance brain specialist and Brain Health Coach and Consultant, PhD joins the conversation

LEIGH RICHARDSON JOINS DAWN LIVE! LEIGH RESPONDS TO THE LATEST HAPPINESS REPORTS - ONE NOW SHOWING THE US OUT OF THE TOP 20 COUNTRIES FOR HAPPINESS - NOW RANKED 23 - WHAT IS LEADING THE TREND ? AS WELL AS RESPONDING TO THE LATEST REPORTS AROUND RELIGION & HAPPINESS AND HOW THE TWO CORRELATE FOR MOST PEOPLE... LEIGH THEN ALSO EXPANDS TO THE REPORTS AROUND CELL PHONE USE AND DEPRESSION SPECIFICALLY AROUND YOUNG PEOPLE...  According to Deseret News, recent research indicates religious people are happier than non-believers. The book, “Handbook of Religion and Health...” (reviews) 326 articles on the relationship between health and measures of “religiosity and subjective well-being, happiness, or life satisfaction,” finding that 79% of those studies reported that religious people were happier, while only 1% reported that they were less happy (the rest found no or mixed findings). (Axios)The U.S. hit an all-time low ranking in the annual World Happiness Report, tumbling eight spots to 23rd...The big picture: A steady supply of studies has found that Americans feel glum about issues ranging from loneliness to the economy and the country's political leadership. It's the first time since the report launched 12 years ago that the U.S. did not rank among the world's 20 happiest countries.Between the lines: Gallup, whose data powers the World Happiness Report, pointed to "Americans under 30 feeling worse about their lives" for the steep drop. Today's young people report feeling less supported by friends and family, less free to make life choices, more stressed and less satisfied with their living conditions, Lara Aknin, an editor of the report, told Axios.People under 30 today also feel less confident in government and have increased perceptions of corruption, she added.The report also found that older people are now happier than young people in North America — the opposite of many other regions...World's top 4 happiest countries, ranked:1. Finland 2. Denmark 3. Iceland 4. Sweden Read more. Why are people in Nordic countries so much happier than Americans? What can we do to be happier? (The Atlantic)Something went suddenly and horribly wrong for adolescents in the early 2010s... Rates of depression and anxiety in the United States... rose by more than 50 percent in many studies from 2010 to 2019. The suicide rate rose 48 percent for adolescents ages 10 to 19. For girls ages 10 to 14, it rose 131 percent...The problem was not limited to the U.S.: Similar patterns emerged around the same time in Canada, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, the Nordic countries, and beyond. By a variety of measures and in a variety of countries, the members of Generation Z (born in and after 1996) are suffering from anxiety, depression, self-harm, and related disorders at levels higher than any other generation for which we have data. The decline in mental health is just one of many signs that something went awry. Loneliness and friendlessness among American teens began to surge around 2012. Academic achievement went down, too. According to “The Nation's Report Card,” scores in reading and math began to decline for U.S. students after 2012, reversing decades of slow but generally steady increase... What happened in the early 2010s that altered adolescent development and worsened mental health...? Those were the years when adolescents in rich countries traded in their flip phones for smartphones and moved much more of their social lives online—particularly onto social-media platforms designed for virality and addiction. Once young people began carrying the entire internet in their pockets, available to them day and night, it altered their daily experiences and developmental pathways across the board. Friendship, dating, sexuality, exercise, sleep, academics, politics, family dynamics, identity—all were affected. Life changed rapidly for younger children, too, as they began to get access to their parents' smartphones and, later, got their own iPads, laptops, and even smartphones during elementary school. Read more. Are smartphones to blame for these trends? If so, what's the takeaway for parents? Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson, PhD, says her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. A licensed professional counselor, Leigh is founder of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas. She is also the author of Turn Your Brain On to Get Your Game On: The How, What, Why to Peak Performance.  Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

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LEIGH RICHARDSON JOINS DAWN LIVE! LEIGH EXPANDS ON THE LATEST REPORTS AND THE IMPACTS ON YOUR BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH Her take on the SEPTA Shootings and dealing with Trauma...  SPRING AHEAD - HOW CAN YOU PREPARE YOUR BODY AND INNER CLOCKS ADJUST TO THE TIME CHANGE? 47% OF US RESIDENTS REPORT "HIGH SATISFACTION" WITH THE STATE OF THEIR LIVES - ONLY ONE POINT HIGHER THAN THE RECORD LOW - HOW CAN WE PIVOT? POPCORN BRAIN REPORTS - THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUR ATTENTION SPAN ON A DAILY BASIS AS A WHOLE...  SECRET TO CURING YOUR DEPRESSION IS "RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE"? WHAT SCENTS HELP TREAT DEPRESSION?  (Axios)On Sunday, we "spring ahead" to daylight saving time, even though many sleep experts wish we wouldn't.Why it matters: Members of health groups favor standard time over daylight saving time because they say it's more aligned with our body clocks... What they're saying: "Research shows that the abrupt seasonal shift in time disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to sleep disturbances, increased fatigue and even a heightened risk of heart attacks and strokes," says James Rowley, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He adds that right after the clocks shift in March, there's "a spike in workplace accidents, road accidents and medical errors due to sleep deprivation and cognitive impairment."Zoom in: Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks are set forward one hour.  How can we help our inner body clocks adjust to the time change? Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson, PhD, can weigh in on this. Her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. (Gallup)For just the third time in more than two decades, less than half of Americans say they are “very satisfied” with the way things are going in their personal lives. The 47% of U.S. adults expressing high satisfaction with their lives has edged down three percentage points over the past year and is only one point higher than the 2011 record low for the trend... However, some groups of U.S. adults are still registering majority-level high satisfaction with their lives, including higher-income, married, more religious, college educated, older Americans and Democrats...(This data comes from) Gallup's Jan. 2-22, 2024, Mood of the Nation poll. Read more. What is driving this trend - and what can we do to improve our outlook? Is it as simple as counting our blessings? For perspective, turn to someone who devotes her life to studying the brain and its impact on our behavior. Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson, PhD, says her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. A licensed professional counselor, Leigh is founder of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas. She is also the author of Turn Your Brain On to Get Your Game On: The How, What, Why to Peak Performance. You are welcome to contact Leigh directly: Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson, PhDLicensed Professional Counselor;Founder, The Brain Performance Center (New York Post)This may seem corny — but if you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task or thought, you may have “popcorn brain.”“Popcorn brain refers to the tendency for our attention and focus to jump quickly from one thing to another, like popping corn kernels,” clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Glazer told Metro UK last week... Psychologist Dannielle Haig told Glamour UK last week that excessively scrolling and browsing through new posts, alerts, engagements, and advertisements triggers a small dopamine release that rewards the brain and fuels the cycle. “Over time, this constant demand for attention and the rapid switching between tasks can lead to a feeling of mental restlessness or the brain ‘bouncing around' as it struggles to maintain focus on any one task for an extended period,” Haig explained. Research by the University of California at Irvine determined that the average attention span on any screen before switching to something else decreased from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to 75 seconds in 2012 to 47 seconds nowadays... The constant digital stimulation appears to be affecting brain performance. Research suggests that neural pathways in the brain “are being rerouted or adapted to accommodate the demands of multitasking and rapid information processing,” Haig says, which may come at the expense of being able to “engage deeply and thoughtfully with content, potentially impacting learning, memory, and emotional regulation over time.” She warns that “popcorn brain” can negatively affect social interactions, patience, emotional well-being, and productivity while increasing anxiety and the potential for burnout. Read more. For advice on how you can ease the impact of "popcorn brain," turn to someone whose mission in life is "Enhancing your brain daily." Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson, PhD, says her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. (New York Post)The secret to curing depression is right under your nose, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh learned that smells are more effective than words in evoking positive memories, which could help people with depression get out of negative thought patterns. Read more. NBC News: The study included 32 adults with clinical depression. Participants were asked to sniff 24 odor samples from glass jars, which could be pleasant, neutral or unpleasant. The scents included orange, lavender, vanilla extract, cumin, whiskey, red wine, ketchup, cough syrup, disinfectant and shoe polish. Participants were then asked to share a specific memory from their life in response to those cues. The researchers conducted the same exercise using 24 words that described each smell. Around 68% of the participants could recall specific memories in response to the odors, whereas only 52% could recall specific memories after hearing words out loud. Memories triggered by smells were also more vivid than memories triggered by words. How could this impact treating people who suffer from depression? Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson, PhD, expands on all of this. Her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. Tune in weekdays 10 AM - 12 PM EST on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

New research finds smells are more effective than words when it comes to evoking positive memories. Newsline with Brigitte Quinn spoke with Dr. Leigh Richardson, Brain Health Coach and Consultant and Founder of the Brain Performance Center about what the study means for people with depression.

Recovery is a BRAIN THING. DID YOU KNOW:  90% OF AMERICANS WHO SUFFER FROM ADDICTIONS DO NOT RECEIVE TREATMENT - NOT FOR LONG! FACTS: • 1.7 million Americans attempted suicide in 2021 • About 130 Americans die every day from Opioid overdoes – that's equal to one commercial airliner falling out of the sky every single day • More than 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% receive treatment • About 300 million people globally have an alcohol addiction • Nearly 1-in-3 people who regularly use Marijuana have a Marijuana use disorder • 94% of adults in U.S. believe suicide can be prevented. Dave and Susan Kenney Co-Founder of Emergo Academy—a fully accredited educational program that teaches, mentors, and certifies professional Recovery Coaches. Bio: Susan is a certified with the Amen Clinics as a Brain Health Coach; a certified Health & Wellbeing Coach. She has a Certification through the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (Harvard Medical School) for Chef Coaching; certification in Positive Psychology through the Whole being Institute; is a master's certified BrainEcho Technician with Brain State Technologies; certified sports nutritionist through BodyMind Institute; and a Reiki Master. Susan has studied Functional Medicine with Chris Kresser of the Kresser Institute - an approach that focuses on uncovering root causes of personal imbalance and dysfunction, empowering clients toward greater wellbeing and happiness.    

Today I am joined by a very special guest, Dr. Leon! Dr. Leon is returning to the Moments Podcast to talk all about how to actually change your mindset. This episode is jam packed with lots of practical tools you can take and implement into your life today.  In this episode, we talk about: Changing your mindset does not happen overnight Mistakes and failure What you can learn from your mistakes Lightness and darkness Starting small Is better than not starting at all ANTs Evaluating our relationships & friendships Tracking the positives How can you make your space, your space? Embrace what you love and your why Random acts of kindness With love, Lexi Hidalgo Keep up with my life on other platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexxhidalgo/?hl=en Moments IG: https://www.instagram.com/themomentspod/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lexxhidalgo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEdIqyesP-XZn89i0yNpQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LEIGH RICHARDSON JOINS DAWN LIVE! LEIGH EXPANDS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH EPIDEMIC SEEN IN THE US... AND HOW TO HANDLE IT MOVING FORWARD...  (Axios)"Sesame Street" favorite Elmo's wellness check-in post on X asking "How is everybody doing?" has been met with thousands of responses this week.The big picture: Many made clear in the comments section that they're not doing so well — with some citing being laid off, feeling tired or nothing they're "depressed and broke." Why it matters: The responses to Elmo's post that was seen an estimated 140 million-plus times underscore a growing mental health crisis across the U.S. and a national spike in anxiety and depression, with young people driving a rise in mental health spending in recent years. American spending on mental health with private insurance surged during the pandemic, while Gallup polling in 2023 found 23% of U.S. adults visited a mental health professional in 2022, compared to 13% in 2004.Three recent studies suggest overdose deaths, depression and barriers to care have weighed heaviest on disadvantaged and minority groups — and they're aligning to widen health disparities as the U.S. emerges from the pandemic, per Axios' Caitlin Owens.Meanwhile, about half of all adults in the U.S. have reported they feel lonely. Read more. What's driving this mental health crisis? And what steps can each of us take to keep mentally fit - and to help loved ones who may be struggling with depression or loneliness? For perspective, please consider interviewing a woman who dedicates her life to studying how the brain works - and how it impacts behavior. Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson's initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Brain Health Mentors-Reducing Risks and Improving Brain Health Lori La Bey talks with Heather Elwell who is the founder of Brain Health Mentors.  She has drawn on her experience as a speech-language pathologist and certified health and wellness coach.  Heather developed a program that helps mentor people in lifestyle modifications that can help reduce their risk of dementia and improve their brain health trajectory. Learn: What is a Brain Health Coach and what do they do? Can we create new brain cells? Are social groups important to maintaining brain health? What does the “Legacy of Fear” mean? What is the “Butterfly Effect”? How does service and purpose impact brain health? What does Brain Health Mentors offer? About the Brain Health Challenge taking place in February?   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/sHVVEu2seOY Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brain-health-mentors-reducing-risks-and-improving/id986940432?i=1000642051242 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer's Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y7ONFZWXCZRMIQZpX8Mse Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Contact Brain Health Mentors Website brainhealthmentors.com Sign up for the free February Brain Health Challenge https://www.brainhealthmentors.com/brainhealthtips Brain Health Mentors on FB, Instagram, & LinkedIn   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.  Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEIGH RICHARDSON JOINS DAWN TO EXPAND ON THE EPIDEMIC IN AMERICA OF "DOOM SCROLLING" AND THE ISSUES AROUND SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION FOR NOT ONLY TEENS, BUT AMERICANS OF ALL AGES...  (Yahoo News)In an era where the world's triumphs and tragedies are a mere click away, the past few years have delivered a relentless wave of heartbreaking stories and images, from the global toll of the COVID-19 pandemic to the anguish wrought by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.In late October 2023, a fresh tragedy (took center) stage: the loss of innocent lives in Israel and Palestine. The ongoing war in Gaza has kept some glued to their screens, consuming news and images that haunt them day and night. This unceasing cycle of scrolling through distressing news, known as "doomscrolling," is taking a significant toll on one's mental and emotional well-being. A 2022 study published in the Health Communication Journal revealed that 16.5 per cent of participants exhibited a "severely problematic" habit of consuming negative news. Read more. How can you stay up to date on current events without hurting your mental health? Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson can offer advice. Her mission in life is "Enhancing your brain daily." Leigh's initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. A licensed professional counselor, Leigh is founder of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas. She is also the author of Turn Your Brain On to Get Your Game On: The How, What, Why to Peak Performance.  Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

LEIGH RICHARDSON OF THE BRAIN PERFORMANCE CENTER JOINS DAWN LIVE! AS THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US - LEIGH RESPONDS TO RECENT NUMBERS THAT SHOW AMERICANS RELY ON COMFORT FOOD TO RELIEVE STRESS... IS THIS WORSE SINCE THE PANDEMIC? ARE AMERICANS TRENDING UNHEALTHY? HOW CAN WE ADDRESS THE ISSUE? LEIGH EXPANDS ON THE REPORT BELOW...  According to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll,  28% of Americans feel stressed “all the time” or “often.” 80% of us rely on food to comfort ourselves after a stressful day. StudyFinds: Ice cream was crowned as the top go-to comfort food (34%), followed closely by pizza (31%), pasta (24%), burgers (22%), and grilled cheese (19%). Other popular stress relieving activities:cleaning (31%)gardening (30%)doing laundry (25%)folding laundry (23%) Are foods like the ones mentioned above a good stress reliever? If not, what foods or activities should we turn to to de-stress? For perspective, turn to someone who studies the brain and how it impacts behavior. Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson can offer advice. Her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. A licensed professional counselor, Leigh is founder of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas. She is also the author of Turn Your Brain On to Get Your Game On: The How, What, Why to Peak Performance. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

LEIGH RICHARDSON JOINS DAWN TO EXPAND ON THANKSGIVING FAMILY DYNAMICS - HOW TO ACT AROUND YOUR FAMILY - HAVE SOCIAL ISSUES AND POLITICS SPLIT OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY? According to a new USA Today survey, 88% of us admit to routinely arguing with family members at Thanksgiving. Family issues, politics, money and religion were among the argument-sparking hot topics around the holidays...Who do people get in arguments with over the holidays?When there's an argument, Dad is usually at the center of it. Nearly 40% of survey respondents said they were most likely to get into an argument with their father over the holidays, followed by a grandmother, grandfather and then an aunt. How do we avoid arguing with relatives on Thanksgiving? Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson can offer advice. Her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

Mimika Cooney is a leading faith-based Christian Mindset Author and Speaker known as the "Personal Trainer for your Mind". She empowers ambitious Christians to rewire their brain by combining neuroscience, positive psychology, and a faith-based approach. Mimika will teach you how to unstick your mind, develop emotional resilience, and unlock high performance by becoming the boss of your brain! She loves to empower purpose-driven individuals to transform their lives by shifting their mindset habits and patterns, as they pursue growth to achieve extraordinary results. She is the Founder of the “Unstick Your Mind“ a mindset mastery method, a transformative program that equips Christians with the tools to achieve their breakthroughs. Web: https://www.mimikacooney.com Mimika is a Certified John Maxwell DISC Behavioral Analysis Coach and Consultant and is equipped with advanced training in behavioral analysis, as well as training in positive psychology. She is a Brain Health Coach with the Amen Clinics Institute University. She has training in the Neuroscience of Change Management through Coaches Rising, Yale University's The Science of Well being, Positive Psychology Motivation Management. Described as visionary, forward thinking, influential, inspiring, innovative, dynamic, dashing, unconventional, ambitious, respected, results-oriented, motivating, competitive, entertaining and strives for excellence. Mimika's vivacious energy will bring dynamic differences and enlighten an audience so that they feel inspired and motivated to take on any challenge! Mimika is an empowering motivational speaker, Author of 11 published books, 25-year entrepreneur, international award winning photographer, and veteran podcast host of the “Mimika TV” show. Huffington Post nominated her as one of "50 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2017". Podcasting Magazine nominated Mimika among the “Top 50 Moms in Podcasting” in 2020. LA Weekly nominated Mimika as one of the “Leadership Coaches to Watch in 2024”. After experiencing severe rejection, bullying and a broken childhood; Mimika spent years accolades addicted to approval in the pursuit of finding her worth, validation and confidence chasing achievements. Then God stepped in to heal her hurts, change her heart and awaken a passion for helping others seeking their purpose in life. Mimika is passionate about empowering and equipping others to fulfill their God given purpose by sharing the message of God's grace with a world lost in negativity. When she is not dreaming up creative concepts, speaking, writing books or hosting her podcast; she will be found perfecting her spins on the ice as a competitive adult figure skater. As a personal challenge, Mimika took up skating as an adult at age 31. She has made it her mission to retrain her brain and muscle memory to learn this new skill. She has gone on to win several skating medals, which goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks! ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog

When you have positive beliefs about aging, there's a protective effect above and beyond what your genetics say. —Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN While our brains undergo changes as we age, it's important to note that these do not necessarily mean we are normally bound to have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. So, let's come together for this week's episode and learn from Barbara Gustavson, a passionate advocate for mental and brain health as we talk about risk factors and practical strategies to keep your brain working at its best! ▶️ Brain Health Tips: BRIGHT MINDS with Barbara Gustavson | Preventing Alzheimer's Disease ✔️ The BRIGHT MINDS program focuses on educating individuals about the risk factors associated with brain health. ✔️ We cover the simplified breakdown using the BRIGHT MINDS acronym. It's an easy way for us to remember the risk factors, their associated risks, and general strategies.  Barbara Gustavson is a mental and brain health advocate and leadership facilitator who trains health and wellness professionals world-wide on dealing with burnout. Her holistic and strengths-based approaches in professional development are rooted in neuroscience. She is a multiple award-winner in the fields of leadership, resiliency and wellness and is the author of Permission to be BOLD and co-author of Breaking Average. She has a degree in Business Management, is a Certified Leadership and Brain Health Coach, and is currently enrolled in a master's program in psychology at Arizona State University. Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovernextstep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgustavson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaragustavson/ More Resources: Discovernext.com AmenClinics.com #selfcare #caregiving #caregivers #mentalhealth #brainhealth #resilience #wellness #healthcare ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About MelissaBPhD Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN. I am a nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse educator and nurse researcher with over 25 years of experience in the aging and long-term care healthcare space. You can visit my website at MelissaBPhD.com to learn more about me, how you can work with me directly, and/or support future episodes of the podcast. Within the first 18 months of launching this podcast, we reached a ranking of top 10% globally. I have all of you who've been with me on this journey so far to thank for that! The best way you can help the podcast continue to grow is to LIKE the podcast with a thumbs up, SHARE the podcasts you like with others, SUBSCRIBE, and LEAVE A REVIEW. These things only take a minute of your time, but they really do help increase my rating and ranking; but more importantly, these actions help other people find the podcast. For the most up-to-date news and information about the podcast and other products and services I am offering, please visit my website, sign up for my newsletter, and follow me on social media.

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center joins Dawn to expand on the impact of Social Media on Mental Health, and the issues around viral apps like Tik Tok and Snapchat. Leigh responds to the report below...  Writing on KevinMD, neurosurgeon Marc Arginteanu, MD, argues social media may be altering our kids' brains.A 2023 study of middle school-aged children laid out some alarming findings. Scientists recruited more than 150 children, all aged 12, from rural North Carolina public schools. The children were surveyed regarding their social media usage... The researchers performed functional MRIs, which are imaging studies that can evaluate brain anatomy and activity, on the children every year for 3 consecutive years. The researchers also asked the children a series of psychological questions. Based on the answers to these questions, the scientists concluded that kids who check social media too often become hypersensitive to feedback from their peers. In other words, these children may enter a pathological psychological state, swinging from joy to dread, craving positive electronic reinforcement and fearing any disapproval mirrored in their screens. The functional MRI results demonstrated that habitual social media users had significantly different brain activity than those who didn't pay much attention to platforms like Snapchat and others. The observed differences were widespread and included the amygdala (part of the limbic system, which regulates emotions), dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (associated with executive functions such as focusing attention and decision-making), insula (responsible for sensory processing, self-awareness, and emotional guidance of social behavior), and ventral striatum (part of the brain's reward system). The essay goes into much more depth, including a possible link between TikTok and a psychogenic pseudo-Tourette's syndrome in certain susceptible teenagers. What's the takeaway for parents? Should you try to limit your child's time on social media? If so, how do you do that? For perspective, turn to a woman who devotes her life to studying how the brain works - and its impact on behavior. Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson's initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work.

Brain Health Coach and Consultant Leigh Richardson joins Dawn to respond to the latest reports from Axios on Mental Health. Her initial focus was on organizational behavior. She shifted to human behavior in 2003 after her son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Leigh has also been in ICU twice with brain injury. All of this fueled her need to understand how the brain works or why it doesn't work. REPORT: (Axios)A trio of new studies paints a grim picture of how overdose deaths, depression and barriers to care are... aligning to widen health disparities as the U.S. emerges from the pandemic...Overdose deaths What they found: Educational attainment was a huge factor in who might die from an overdose from 2000 to 2021, with differences becoming especially stark during the pandemic, a study published last week in JAMA Health Forum found. From 2019 to 2021, the overdose death rate for people who didn't attend college at all increased by 30.6 per 100,000 people, the study found. In contrast, the death rate for people with at least some college increased by only 4.5 per 100,000..."The opioid crisis has increasingly become a crisis disproportionately impacting those without any college education," the study concludes.Teens with depression What they found: In 2021, 1 in 5 adolescents had major depressive disorder, but less than half who needed treatment received any, per a study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics. Teenagers of color — particularly Latinos — had the lowest treatment rates... Adult depression and mortalityWhat they found: Adults with depression — particularly moderate or severe cases — are at higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease and other causes, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open... In 2020, some 21 million U.S. adults (8.4%) had at least one major depressive episode. Researchers noted the onset of cardiovascular disease occurs an average of 7.5 years earlier in adults with mood disorders. Read more.What is driving these spikes in depression and overdose deaths? And what can each of us do to help a loved one who may be struggling with these issues? Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

What if you could recover from trauma quickly and painlessly? Meet Kristin Rivas, a Hypnotist, RRT Facilitator, and Brain Health Coach. Her life was radically changed when she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder, and was told she had a slim 20% chance of recovery. But Kristin didn't take this lying down. Her search for alternative treatments led her to the powerful world of hypnotherapy and Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), not only bringing her back to sanity and health, but also setting the course for her life's work.We explore the valleys and peaks of Kristin's journey, as well as the broader landscape of grief, trauma, and healing. We take a deep look at how these experiences can impact us, and the crucial role the right kind of care can play in recovery. With Kristin's unique perspective, we unpack the power of the mind, the effectiveness of RRT for trauma recovery. This conversation is a heartening testament to the human ability to overcome adversity, and the power of hope, determination, and professional help.As we shift our focus to entrepreneurs, we reveal unique insights into the challenges they often face, including PTSD, trauma, and even fears around marketing. As a seasoned hypnotist and brain health coach, Kristin underscores the urgency of self-care and seeking professional help when necessary. With perseverance and motivation, she believes entrepreneurs can not only achieve success, but also thrive and enjoy the process. So, tune in and get ready to journey through a world of resilience, recovery, and the remarkable power of the mind.Watch her TedX Talk here. Learn more about her / book services here.Follow her on IG here. Support the showPurchase my best selling book (Manifestation Mastery) here. Apply for my 5D CFO Services here.Book a 1:1 Session with me here. Follow me on Instagram here: Angela Marie ChristianThe5DCFOFacebook: Angela Marie Christian Join my FB Group: Mindfulness & ManifestationJoin my newsletter here.

Do you struggle with brain fog, low mood, and increased anxiety? If so, it's time to get serious about your brain health. Allison Liu is a Brain Health Coach who helps women improve their mood, memory, and mental sharpness. Listen in as she shares how we can influence the health of our brain with intentional healthy living.  Website: https://allisonliucoaching.com/ Use code BFF23 to schedule a FREE coaching session with Allison. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-liu-3361991a2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonliucoaching/   Check out our website at https://burnfatandfeast.com to learn more about how to ignite your life and live fully.  GRAB ONE OF OUR FREEBIES: Week of Meals (with grocery list and recipes) Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting For Women 5 Days to Burning Fat and Increasing Energy Training Fat Burning Guide Metabolism and Hormone Checklist Fast Food Guide Free LIVE workout FEAST your way FIT training Connect with us on your favorite social media platform: Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnfatandfeast Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnfatandfeast TikTok: @burnfatandfeast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burn-fat-and-feast/ Join our FREE Facebook community to be surrounded by other women on a mission to live their best lives.  Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts If you love this show, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps us support more people just like you, move toward the life they desire and deserve. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars and select “Write a Review”. Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Also, if you haven't done so, follow the podcast. We add weekly episodes to the feed; if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!

Hello and welcome to Brain Health Matters, a series of courses, programs and podcasts designed to help you become healthier so your brain can become happier and stronger. In this week's podcast with host Kate Kunkel, we explore the the importance of a positive attitude and the many ways a healthier brain can give us a better career and, of course, a better life. You won't want to miss this beautiful conversation with fellow brain health coach, Allison Liu.Allison Liu is an Amen Licensed Brain Trainer and Brain Health Coach who helps women in midlife to improve their mood, memory and mental sharpness. Allison successfully overcame brain fog and overwhelm by increasing her own ‘brain reserve', and now coaches women to achieve the same so that they can better handle life's challenges and face the future with confidence. Her motto: Stay sharp for life!Allison's website is Allison Liu Coaching Key Points:0:46The financial, emotional and physical challenges created by dementia.09:22What exactly IS brain fog – How does it manifest and how can we dispel it?14:01Overwhelm can make any lifestyle change hard – but especially your brain. What is the best way to start?18:00Explaining the BRIGHTMINDS mnemonic to understand the risk factors that can impact our brain health now and put us at risk for dementia later. 20:59Why retirement is a risk factor for dementia and other forms of cognitive decline.24:17Where genetics fit into the puzzle of brain health.29:00 The frightening number of toxins that have been introduced into our lives since the Industrial Revolution and how they affect our brains.39:29The importance of looking at the risk factors and mitigating all of them. One small action is good, but that won't turn around cognitive decline.41:38How dementia truly impacts your life and that of your loved ones. Hint – it's not just about memory loss. 43:11Do the brain health assessment HERE, then Book a consultation with Allison. Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/Join Kate for her Tune Up Your Brain program. The next group starts in October. Learn fun, easy, and creative practices that will help you improve your memory, clear out the brain fog and enjoy a sharper mind for a happier, healthier life.Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

In this episode, Brain Health Coach, Jessica Pierce, shares her mom's recovery story, who was transformed with the help of a Bredesen-trained physician. She went from being scared with mold toxicity and a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to a happy, purposeful, functioning grandmother with a perfect 30/30 MOCA score. Her current tests indicate no cognitive decline and she has been holding steady for six years thanks to a series of lifestyle changes and interventions. The personal experience brought Jess away from her focus on intelligence analysis into health analysis and she now helps others, like her mom, find new ways to implement healthy behaviors, tips, and tricks into their daily routine. Jessica is a ReCODE 2.0 (Bredesen) and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).  She is passionate about helping men and women design the life of their dreams and achieve the mind and body they want, regardless of age or genetics. Jessica is on a mission to dispel the false notion that disease and decline are part of “normal” aging.  She empowers her clients to be the architects of their lives, rather than helpless genetic bystanders.   Before becoming a longevity coach, Jessica served 19 years as a senior U.S. Department of Defense intelligence analyst and leader, including multiple war zone tours supporting US Special Operations Command. Working alongside America's most elite military members, she became skilled at making high-impact, time-sensitive decisions with imperfect and incomplete information--a skill that continues to serve her well as a longevity coach. You can find Jessica Pierce @braincoachjess on Facebook and Instagram and at https://www.encodewellness.com/ Laurel Brennan, MOTR/L, RYT Resources:  ⁠⁠https://www.rootcauseology.com/⁠⁠ for information on Brain Health Services, Yoga, and⁠ ⁠Brain Health Retreats⁠ Instagram @rootcauseology⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ TikTok @rootcauseology⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook @rootcauseology⁠⁠  YouTube RootCauseologywithLaurelBrennan Private⁠ ⁠Facebook Group, Brain Wellness & Dementia Prevention Schedule a Free Consultation 

Co-founder of Emergo Academy Dave Kenney talks about his role helping more than 2,000 people overcome addictions and mental struggles to live a life of well-being! Dave and his wife Susan have operated the private residential program since 2011 and have pioneered Actualized Recovery-The Brain-First Approach to lasting recovery! Dave also earned his master's degree Northwestern State Univ. and certified Brain Health Coach plus shows you how you can become a certified recovery coach in 8 weeks! Find out how Emergo Academy can help you at ⁠www.emergoacademy.com⁠ today! #davekenney #susankenney #recoverycoach #brainhealth #emergoacademy #privatecoaching #actualizedrecovery #addiction #counseling #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerdavekenney #themikewagnershowdavekenney #mikewagneremergoacademy #themikewagnershowemergoacademy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

Co-founder of Emergo Academy Dave Kenney talks about his role helping more than 2,000 people overcome addictions and mental struggles to live a life of well-being! Dave and his wife Susan have operated the private residential program since 2011 and have pioneered Actualized Recovery-The Brain-First Approach to lasting recovery! Dave also earned his master's degree Northwestern State Univ. and certified Brain Health Coach plus shows you how you can become a certified recovery coach in 8 weeks! Find out how Emergo Academy can help you at www.emergoacademy.com today! #davekenney #susankenney #recoverycoach #brainhealth #emergoacademy #privatecoaching #actualizedrecovery #addiction #counseling #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerdavekenney #themikewagnershowdavekenney #mikewagneremergoacademy #themikewagnershowemergoacademy     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

For more inspired edutainment, visit: www.bebettermedia.tv Key Points & Memorable Quotes - “When I got to the root cause, I got better.” 4:50 “If we can't connect with ourselves, we can't connect with other people.” - Wendy @ 8:05“When we partner with our body and we learn to love it instead of hate, you can't hate yourself well.” 8:46“Your arms, maybe they jiggle when you wave, but they're also the arms that hug people and help your babies.” 10:30“What you seek, you shall find.” 18:39“Food is like medicine and medicine is thy food.” 31:43“You're not going to be everything every day.” 37:30 Guest Bio - Michelle Gillette, FMCHC is a purpose-driven wellness entrepreneur: a former hedge fund executive turned mom and Functional Medicine Health Coach committed to helping other to reinvigorate themselves, from the inside out, whether that be physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, relationally or "all of the above." She still believes in love, and is passionate about helping others get unstuck from the patterns that have held them back. She's certified as a Life Coach, Health Coach, Brain Health Coach and Breathing Coach -- but it's her own odds-defying life of learned resilience that has truly given her the perspective, relatability, compassion and experience to support others as they go from "merely surviving to thriving." She was married for 23 years, and today is empty-nested, amicably divorced and co-parenting two well-adjusted 20-something humans, who she continues to learn from and adore. Show Notes - 0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say'0:00 - WIMTS Intro0:22 - Welcome to Michelle 1:03 - How Did You Get into the Health & Wellness World?8:05 - How Do You Help Clients Develop Better Relationships with Themselves?15:33 - What are Attachment Styles?20:50 - Family Generational Patterns & Parenting26:24 - Life is Hard, but Do Our Choices Make Life Harder?32:17 - How Knowing Yourself Can Help You Manage Your Energy36:59 - Giving Yourself Love & Permission to Take a Break46:33 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self48:57 - Where Can People Find You?50:21 - Thank You & Closing Links & Where to Find Michelle - Website: www.MichelleGilletteCoaching.comIG - @MichelleGillette_ 

On this episode, I speak with Kacy Shea, known online as The NeuroNutritionist. Kacy is a seasoned Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Brain Health Coach. For half a decade, Kacy has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of busy individuals by unlocking the profound synergy between nutrition and neurological wellness. I discovered Kacy while visiting my friend Sophia in Tulum in 2021. I was sharing my health struggles when I came across Kacy's offerings. Kacy is truly a miracle worker! This conversation has been long overdue, and I hope that it provides anyone listening with a better understanding of the mind and body connection. Your body does indeed keep score. You can find out more about Kacy's work on: IG @ theneuronutritionist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serva/support

Episode 3: Navigating the Challenges: Turning Obstacles into Stepping Stones . In Episode 3 of "The Success Lab with Dr. Lynda Barnes," join us as we dive deep into the art of navigating challenges and transforming obstacles into stepping stones on the path to success. Discover powerful strategies and insights to overcome adversity, embrace resilience, and harness the power of mindset to propel your business forward. . With expert guidance from Dr. Lynda Barnes, a renowned Business Success Growth & Brain Health Coach, we explore real-life stories of individuals who have faced significant challenges and emerged stronger than ever. Gain practical tips and actionable advice on how to navigate setbacks, cultivate resilience, and leverage obstacles as catalysts for growth. . In this thought-provoking episode, you will learn: - The importance of reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. - Strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and self-doubt. - Practical techniques for building mental resilience in the face of adversity. - How to harness the power of mindset to overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary success. - Inspiring stories of individuals who have turned challenges into stepping stones on their journey to success. . Join us in "The Success Lab" as we equip you with the tools and insights to transform challenges into opportunities and propel yourself toward your goals. Unlock your full potential, embrace the power of resilience, and navigate the path to success with confidence. . Tune in to Episode 3 of "The Success Lab with Dr. Lynda Barnes" for an empowering and transformative discussion that will help you overcome obstacles, achieve your goals, and unleash your unstoppable success. . Keywords: challenges, obstacles, stepping stones, resilience, mindset, adversity, growth, success, transformation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theesuccesslab/message

Did you know Lisa Schwarz has made the highest number of appearances as a guest on this show? She is loved by many of our listeners and always comes ready to bring that heat! On this episode, Lisa and I are talking about the Holy Spirit showing out at her House Meetings, her ministry trip to Nashville, and her social media accounts blowing up!  As you know from previous episodes, Lisa is a walking Bible that utilizes scripture and The Holy Spirit to do some incredible Kingdom things. Every time she blesses the show, I suddenly grow stronger in my faith and knowledge. As do our fans who love having her on!  Don't miss this one.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Lisa Schwarz is a national speaker, published author, Certified Biblical Counselor, Professional Life Coach, Brain Health Coach, and Founder/CEO of Crazy8 Ministries. She also designs and develops events, conferences, trainings and workshops for diverse settings throughout the United States. Her mantra is enforcing purpose: maximizing who you are, what you do and cultures around you. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Share this podcast far and wide... #DOITFORTHEONE The cost to operate this ministry has spiked. We could use your help! Please partner with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/ILikeBirds⁠⁠ Support Zach's first book "21 Days in Africa" here: ⁠⁠https://ilikebirdsministry.com/shop/books⁠⁠ Thank you for tuning in. I Like Birds is available on all podcast platforms ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠ 

In Episode 2.29, I'm chatting with brain health coach Allison Liu.  After her own struggles with brain symptoms around perimenopause, she dug into improving her own brain health and now helps other women going through similar challenges. 

#20 Time for Transformation I'm so excited you are joining me for another empowering message. For the next three months, I am dedicating the show to focusing on wellness well-being, and mindfulness. Today I'm honored and privileged to have you on the show Edna Laurent-Tellus. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Brain Health Coach, Author, and the Founder & CEO of Awake IntuMind, Inc; an innovative mental health care provider that utilizes an integrated approach to delivering mental health and coaching services. With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, she has advocated, supported, and created programs for diverse populations and communities in Massachusetts. The mental health care programs she has established have used solution-focused/strengths-based approaches to address individuals' and families' social, economic, and emotional needs. Mrs. Laurent-Tellus created Awake IntuMind, Inc to disrupt the status quo in the mental health field and take an approach that treats the whole person and not just fragmented diagnoses. Her passion is to help individuals understand how their brains work and how they can heal and reprogram their brains to live happy and healthy life. Connect with Edna Laurent-Tellus, LICSW:  Email: elaurent@awakeintumind.com Website: www.awakeintumind.com To know more about Voices of Encouragement, check us out on the following social media platforms:  Instagram: @voemetoday  YouTube: @VOICESOFENCORAGEMENTYT  Facebook: @VOE4ME  LinkedIn: Edna Howard Website: www.voicesofencouragement.com #podcast #womenempowerment #womenempowermentmovement #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #mindfulness #voicesofencouragement #ednahoward

How can we develop the grit to break through barriers and unstick our minds? Today's guest, Mimika Cooney, shares tools based on faith and neuroscience to help you move forward to fulfill your purpose and live your best. Mimika is the creator of the “Unstick Your Mind“ a mindset mastery method, a transformative program that equips Christians with the tools to achieve their breakthroughs.  Mimika is a Certified John Maxwell DISC Behavioral Analysis Coach and Consultant and is equipped with advanced training in behavioral analysis. She has studied the Neuroscience of Change with Coaches Rising, with the Positive Psychology Institute and NICABM. She is working on her certification as a Brain Health Coach with Amen Clinics University. Mimika is an empowering motivational Speaker, Author of 10 published books, 25-year entrepreneur, 10 years experience as a marketing consultant, international award-winning photographer, and 10 year veteran podcast host of the “Mimika TV” show.  Huffington Post nominated her as one of "50 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2017". Podcasting Magazine nominated Mimika among the “Top 50 Moms in Podcasting” in 2020, and nominated #9 amongst FeedSpot's Best 40 Christian Women Podcasts of 2021. Described as visionary, forward-thinking, influential, inspiring, innovative, dynamic, dashing, unconventional, ambitious, respected, results-oriented, motivating, competitive, entertaining, and striving for excellence. Mimika's vivacious energy will bring dynamic differences and enlighten an audience so that they feel inspired and motivated to take on any challenge! When she is not dreaming up creative concepts, coaching, training, speaking, writing books, or hosting her podcast; she will be found perfecting her spins on the ice as a competitive adult figure skater.  As a personal challenge, Mimika took up skating as an adult at age 31. She has made it her mission to retrain her brain and muscle memory to learn this new skill. She has gone on to win several skating medals, which goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks! Cooney shares her personal experiences which led her to become passionate about mindset transformation. God took her through an inner healing process that revealed her mental programming. Mimika explains that mental programming might not be true, but we're not taught to challenge it. She advises aligning with purpose to reset yourself to who God created you to be. Cooney states we must retrain ourselves by renewing our minds daily. She highlights the power that is unlocked by living in our full potential.  Mimika defines the term "grit" as the combination of resilience and perseverance. She says we give up too easily. Our society promotes avoidance. Cooney advises we must embrace the season we're in and recognize the possibility of change. You're not stuck with the brain you have. She emphasizes persistence when we cannot see immediate results. God rewards our faith and rewards the faithful.  We discuss the worship of comfort. Cooney states that we need long-lasting solutions instead of quick fixes. She describes the discipleship process as a journey. Signs of a stuck mindset include: unwillingness to change defensiveness denial pride frustration Mimika notes awareness is key. She says we need to be willing to be challenged and open to criticism. The starting point to breaking barriers and unsticking your mind is the awareness you're stuck. Be open to seeing the signs and remain objective. Mimika encourages us to have the objective vision of an eagle instead of the limited viewpoint of a chicken. We must remove ourselves from emotion and become teachable. Cooney encourages the following tips to unstick your mind: document where you are journal with pen and paper review your journal later to see problems objectively start slowly remain consistent celebrate small steps count your blessings take time to rest let go of perfectionism Cooney declares grit as a product of experience, not something born into a select few.  When facing discouragement, Cooney says we must choose to believe where you want to go is possible. Hold onto a vision. Reread where God has been faithful in the past. Believe you can change.  Mimika notes that where faith and grit meet, we find persistence. Connect with Mimika Cooney at https://www.mimikacooney.com/ Check out Mimika's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MimikaCooney Get inspired now and get Tina Yeager's newest release, Upcycled: Crafted for a Purpose! The book is available on Amazon, Bold Vision Books, or wherever books are sold. Visit Tina's website for craft videos and more at https://www.tinayeager.com/upcycled/

Living My Best Life | Omu Obilor Healing With Angelica Podcast Special Guest Omu Obilor Episode: 56 “Living My Best Life” Guest Info : Omu Obilor is a personal development enthusiast, International speaker, and professional coach who began her personal development journey in 2011 as a founding member of the John Maxwell Team. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and a Neuroencoding specialist, and is also a Dr. Amen certified Brain Health Coach. As an Executive Director and National Trainer in BNI Nigeria, Omu is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and business professionals connect and grow their businesses through networking and relationship building. She is confident in her ability to inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential, and is committed to providing the highest quality coaching and training. Being the youngest of five children, Omu has a deep desire to see lives transform through coaching, speaking, training, and mentoring. She is proud to mentor young girls in Africa through the Global Give Back Circle and serves on the board of the Children Living With Cancer Foundation. In her leisure time, Omu enjoys playing golf, finding it a great way to relax and clear her mind. While living in Nigeria, Omu frequently appears on stages globally to share her message of personal development and transformation. As a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), she upholds the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in her work. Her mission is to inspire and empower individuals to create a fulfilling life that they love. Connect with Omu https://www.thrivewithomu.com More info about The Host, Angelica X Website https://linktr.ee/healwithangelica Heyyyyyyy you? Are you ready to heal? book a 1 hour 1 on 1 consultation call with me that will include a complete guide to start your personal healing journey, my ebook “HEAL YOURSELF” for FREE and so much more. . . LINK BELOW TO BOOK https://calendly.com/healingwithangelica/healingwithangelica_ Including a guide to healing ebook ”Heal Yourself” Ebook ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://payhip.com/b/PK23F Heyyyy! Would you like to advertise your business or product on my podcast and YouTube channel to reach more potential clients/customers? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Email: healwithangelica@yahoo.com Also remember too. . . Subscribe to podcast: (Available on all podcast streams) https://anchor.fm/healingwithangelica Subscribe to Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGGovfyBC92zSj1GITVnUIg Support this podcast with a small donation to help sustain future episodes! & If you have generous heart please donate what you can afford, to continue the support of this platform to get the message out to those in need of healing. ❤️‍

In this episode of Wellness for the Rest of Us, we speak with Brain Health Coach, Allison Liu.  In our podcast we speak about what the signs of deteriorating brain health are - how important it is to act straight away and what you can do to prevent or arrest the deterioration. Allison Liu is a qualified Brain Health Professional and Coach, and a Dr. Amen Brain Health Licensed Trainer. You can find Allison at: Website: https://allisonliucoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-liu-3361991a2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonliucoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonliucoaching

AHHH! We made it to episode 100!!! Wohoo! To celebrate in a special way, this episode starts off with some of our fabulous ADHD warrior friends who were brave to share their personal strengths and gifts with us!! I always love to hear from my listeners, so please reach out if you would like to send in an audio clip for a future episode! You are in for a treat with this episode as you will hear from Brittany Hochstetler who is a certified Brain Health Professional, an M.A. in Positive Psychology, and focuses soley on ADHD. She and her 11 year old son live with ADHD brains too! She is passionate about sharing what is at the heart of getting to know your ADHD brain better and the best thing you can do when faced with the challenges of ADHD! You guessed it...she shares how identifying and celebrating the unique gifts and strengths that you possess is a key to growing on your journey! She also shares a great experience with her son struggling with his working memory, but instead of dwelling on that, she celebrates how is a natural leader and salesman! She shares the story of Author, David Pilkey, who wrote the famous "Captain Underpants" series, yet struggled to stay focused in school as a child. It's a story of hope and perserverence.  You can find Brittany on IG @adhdbrainhealth and update this description with her website once it is up and running! You can visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to check out my book, or to reach out for a free coaching consult www.focusforwardadhd.com! I am here for you during all of your phases and stages of your journey!  Love you all!

Entrepreneur and Certified Brain Health Coach Kayla Barnes joins Elizabeth this week to share some cutting-edge research along with tried and true ways that you can have a healthy brain, boost your mood, and operate at peak performance. Kayla first talks about her own personal journey into seeing how brain health is quite literally everything when it comes to our life, and how her vision of what is possible when studying the brain changed when she started studying with Dr. Daniel Amen. She talks about some great brain-friendly foods and supplements to add to your diet, the importance of sleep and managing other lifestyle factors like stress and glucose levels. She also dives into a few of the biggest disruptors when it comes to optimal brain health, and what we can do to remedy it.  Mentioned: Find All Season 4 Episodes Here Mimi Bouchard Dr. Amen Vielight Dr. Joe Dispenza Boundless Dr. HymanDr. Will Cole Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramKayla Barnes Website | Instagram 

Barbara Dalle Pezze, Ph.D. is a coach that changes lives.An internationally recognized global leadership coach, facilitator, speaker andauthor, Barbara distinguishes herself for her capacity to inspire and empower,and for her unique ability to connect and tune in with people from highlydiverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds.John Mattone, the global authority in Intelligent Leadership, world #1 authority inexecutive coaching and former coach of Steve Jobs, says of Barbara: “It israre in the world of leadership coaching to have a coach who combinesincredible intellect, heart, passion and instinct. Barbara Dalle Pezze is a raretalent indeed.” With over 18 years of global experience living and working in China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Europe, and United States, Barbara has partnered with global leaders, entrepreneurs, C-Suite Executives of Fortune 500 companies, and members of family-owned businesses, to help them make key paradigm shifts and breakthroughs so that they can effectively create large scale impact in their organization, society, and the world. Barbara has partnered with family law firms and multi-family offices, to support high-net-worth clients to develop leadership competencies (next generation), manage conflicts and enhance cohesiveness within the family. Barbara holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from The University of Hong Kong, a Masters in Counselling (CBT) from Monash University (Australia), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management and Organization from LUISS Business School, (Italy). Barbara is currently a member of the Leadership Development Faculty for the APEC Region at a top Fortune 500 financial institution. She is Relationships Head at Qineticare (Hong Kong) world's first Family Health Office, President of Intelligent Leadership Coaching International - (ILCI)-Italy and ILCI Board of Directors Member (USA). Barbara is visiting professor at SFU, Beedie School of Business (Canada), where she teaches Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at the MBA program. Barbara is I.L. certified Executive Coach and Master Trainer (JM Global LLC, USA), a certified Behavioral Assessor and Primary Interviewer in assessment and development centers for top executives (A&DC, UK), a certified Resilience Feedback Coach (A&DC- UK), a certified NLP Master Practitioner (The NLP Center of New York – USA), a certified Generative Coach (NLP School of London), a Brain Health Coach (certified with Dr. Daniel Amen, USA), a certified Havening Techniques Practitioner (USA), and a Certified Divorce Specialist (The NADP, USA). In 2021 Barbara has published her third book, «The Unexpected Gift. Emerging Anew After The Unthinkable», a powerful memoir that reveals the inspiring true-life story of one woman's journey to self-discovery and renewal after the implosion of her marriage. Barbara is currently writing her new book «Reinventing yourself. 7 Steps to renewal and transformation». Barbara has presented at conferences in Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and the US, and she is passionate about changing the conversation about women, diversity and inclusion, to one that inspires gender and intergenerational collaboration. Contact: bidi@barbaradallepezze.com +39 3773503646 To learn more go to:https://linktr.ee/rebeccaewhitmanThis is The Quickest & Easiest Way To Your Own Side Hustle!Show me how----->https://balancedbeautifulabundant.com/

Not surpisingly, healthy eating and nutrition are topics which often come up on First Time Mum's Chat and I've interviewed a number of wonderful ladies on these topics.My observation is that the focus is often mainly on weight and of course for new mums, ensuring that their intake is beneficial to breastfeeding.However, something that I feel is often neglected when eating regimes are being revised and planned is the topic of brain health. Too often, this takes a back seat and you'll hear from today's guest, holistic nutritionist and Brain Health Coach, Julie Gervais about why this is so important.After all, by feeding our brains healthy nutrient dense foods, we are providing it what it needs to help us live fuller and richer lives.So go ahead, my dear mum. Click to listen and get started.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Helen and First Time Mum's Chat."

In This Episode, You Will Learn: All the things you need to know to boost your mental health and wellbeing. Practices to optimize your brain's health. The unconventional methods you can take for better results.   Resources + Links: Check out the Get Psyched program! | https://getpsychedcoaching.com/   The Law of Attraction by Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks   Join us in our Facebook community | Conquer the Day Facebook Group    Sign up for Foundations For a Fit Life https://thefitnessproject.us/foundations-for-a-fit-life/   ……………………………   Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast   Connect with Lindsey Rago Instagram | @raygobomb Facebook | @lindseyrago   Connect with Brian Pickowicz  Instagram | @brianpickowicz Show Notes: A healthier you starts with a healthier brain! Our guest for today's episode is psychiatrist Dr. Nadia Bening, here to divulge her wisdom on brain health, mental health, depression and anxiety, and much, much more! If you've been struggling to make progress with conventional methods, we may have the answers you need for long term results! What are the steps you can take to optimize your emotional wellbeing? How can you avoid getting stuck? What are helpful practices and tools for a healthy mindset? Find out what you can do to boost your vibrations and nurture your brain, so you can empower your best you!  01:35 Meet certified psychiatrist and brain health coach, Dr. Nadia Bening! 04:00 What is brain health and how does it affect someone's mental health? 06:45 How does the physical impact the mental and vice versa? 08:00 What does optimal brain health look like? 10:45 The difference between feeling depressed and being depressed. 13:30 How do many people end up fitting the criterion for depression? 15:55 How do you find the right problem to solve? 17:55 Can you change neural pathways? 20:15 What is a neural pathway and what does it control? 23:50 When someone is stuck, what can they do to break out of it? 27:25 How to avoid a dip in the cycle. 31:05 How does someone handle discomfort? 34:35 What are some practices people can do to optimize their mental and brain health? 40:05 The influence of technology on our mentality. 44:15 What is your process of helping people find peace? 48:20 What is the Get Psyched program? 50:05 The top three tools for brain health. 52:35 What has been the book you've gotten the most value out of? 54:20 What is your ideal day? 55:00 What do you need to do in order to conquer your day?  

Logical Fallacies are errors in reasoning from which the conclusions we arrive at don't follow the thought process that got us there.  As human beings tend to be more rationalizing than rational, logical fallacies are more common than we think.  In this episode we discuss common logical fallacies and what gives rise to them.  Equally important, some “experts” in their field understand how to use our irrationality to their advantages.  How do we know when this is happening?  What can we do about it?  When someone cites “research” to support their point of view, what does that mean exactly?  And how can we develop our critical thinking skills to help prevent us from falling prey to these tactics, while allowing us to be more effective in our growth and development?  We acknowledge that not everyone who uses logical fallacies in their teaching does so deliberately.  Many individuals who employ logical fallacies in their thinking as well as teaching, have good intentions.  Yet, it benefits us to be able to identify logical fallacies in our thinking, especially in instances where our own biases may be used against us.  We will discuss all these topics in this episode.  Ryan Glatt is a psychometrist and Brain Health Coach, with a Master's of Applied Neuroscience at King's College of London. With a strong background in exercise science and human health, Ryan develops curricula specifically targeted towards those with dementia, Parkinson's disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and traumatic brain injury, coaching individuals towards optimal brain health.As well as developing programs for the health and fitness industry on health neuroscience, Ryan actively consults for brain-based technology companies like SMARTFit. He has completed brain health programs from the Amen Clinics, the NeuroCoaching Institute, the Neuroscience Academy, the NeuroLeadership Institute, Neuroscience for Coaches, and others on the topics of brain health, sleep, and mindfulness. He is the founder of SOMATIQ and a Brain Health Coach at the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, California.  Ryan pursues continued education in exercise programs and works with subject matter experts and leading-edge technologies in the fields of neurorehabilitation, neurorestoration, and cognitive enhancement in hopes of bringing them to communities in need. He is dedicated to solving the problems associated with neurodegeneration and its effects on health and wellness.