Podcasts about Neuroplasticity

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question about intense social anxiety, in this case, especially around men. The anxiety loop is referenced and the Claire Weekes method for managing and overcoming this anxiety process is discussed. The face, accept, float and let time pass are covered in some detail, as are using gradual exposure and self-compassion. This episode is full of helpful tips and hints to start to get you over your anxiety today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast. If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership: Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety? Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Do not try to ‘control' your anxiety. Accept it fully. Float through it. Let time pass.- Dr. Claire WeekesChapters0:26 Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast1:54 Understanding Social Anxiety Triggers8:20 Applying Dr. Weeks' Approach12:36 The Healing Process of Letting Time Pass14:31 Working with Anxiety Thoughts16:16 Steps for Gentle Exposure21:06 Strategies for Grounding in Moments of Anxiety22:23 Closing Thoughts and FarewellSummaryIn this episode, I explore the profound teachings of Dr. Claire Weekes, particularly her approach to managing anxiety through acceptance and mindfulness. Emphasizing the importance of not trying to control anxiety, I invite listeners to fully accept their feelings and “float through” the discomfort that arises. By allowing time to pass without resistance, we can gradually find our way back to a state of calm.I address a listener's question regarding intense social anxiety, specifically around interactions with men. This situation serves as a perfect example to illustrate how anxiety forms and operates in a familiar cycle of fear and avoidance. The listener described experiencing physical symptoms such as shortness of breath and panic at the sight of men, especially those she perceives as attractive. I reassure her and others in similar situations that these reactions stem from the nervous system's protective instincts, which are often rooted in past experiences rather than present threats.Understanding the anxiety loop is crucial in breaking free from these patterns. I explain how our bodies react to perceived threats, triggering a response that feeds into a feedback loop of fear where the mind interprets these physiological sensations negatively, leading to further anxiety. The key takeaway is that our reactions are habitual rather than indicative of real danger. We can learn to recognize this cycle and begin to reshape our responses over time.#AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #GinaRyan, #DrClaireWeeks, #AnxietyRecovery, #SocialAnxiety, #PanicAttacks, #Mindfulness, #MentalHealth, #Acceptance, #NervousSystem, #Grounding, #HealingJourney, #OvercomingFear, #SelfCare, #Floating, #AnxietyTips, #MentalWellness, #StressRelief, #ExposureTherapy, #InnerPeace, #Calm, #AnxietySupport, #Breathe, #MindsetShift, #Neuroplasticity, #Healing, #SelfCompassion, #WellnessPodcast, #AnxietyHelp, #PeaceOfMindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I'm thrilled to interview my business coach, Kelsea Koenreich, who specializes in neuroplasticity for mindset. Together, we explore how to rewire your brain to overcome negative patterns, build resilience, and empower yourself on your journey with multiple sclerosis (MS). Kelsea shares practical strategies for challenging unhelpful thoughts, asking for support, and embracing change—tools that can make a real difference for those of us living with MS or any chronic illness. You'll learn actionable methods for improving your mental strength, mobility, energy, and independence using research-driven neuroplasticity techniques. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with evidence-based MS tips, mindset exercises, and expert advice to boost your confidence and quality of life with MS! About Kelsea Koenreich: Kelsea Koenreich is a business coach for female entrepreneurs.  She is my business coach. One of the things that Kelsea specializes in 9s neuroplasticity for mindset. So things like how we can literally rewire our brains through the thoughts that we choose, the questions that we ask ourselves, and the actions that we take. And while my focus is neuroplasticity for movement and strength and mobility, hers is neuroplasticity for how we respond to life's challenges. So whether you are navigating a chronic illness or dealing with physical limitations or just feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, the work that Kelsea does applies to all of us because at the core, we are all humans facing change and loss and the need to adapt. Connect with Kelsea:Website: https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/The Mom Founders Table Podcast: https://www.kelseakoenreich.com/mom-founders-tableInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseakoenreich/ Additional Resources: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/insider Reach out to Me: hello@doctorgretchenhawley.com Website: www.MSingLink.com Social: ★ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mswellness ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gretchen ★ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/doctorgretchenhawley?sub_confirmation=1 → Game Changers Course: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/GameChangersCourse → Total Core Program: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TotalCoreProgram → The MSing Link: https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/TheMSingLink

Gaslighting does not only affect your emotions. It affects your brain.In this episode, Dr. Krystal Culler and Heather Elwell sit down with Dr. Jennifer Fraser, author of The Gaslit Brain, to examine what happens in the brain when someone experiences chronic gaslighting, bullying, and psychological harm.*Please note that this conversation was recorded live during a live Neuro Nook book club discussion and featured as part of the Virtual Brain Health Center's annual Brain Week series.*This conversation connects neuroscience, workplace culture, and lived experience. You will learn how gaslighting disrupts memory, increases stress responses, and impacts cognitive performance. More importantly, you will learn what you can do to protect your brain.This discussion also explores institutional gaslighting, why even high-performing professionals are vulnerable, and how understanding the science can reduce self-blame and increase clarity.If you have ever questioned your memory, your judgment, or your sense of reality after a difficult workplace or personal experience, this episode provides language, science, and practical strategies.What You Will Learn in This EpisodeThe difference between normal conflict and gaslightingWhy gaslighting is designed to create confusionWhat chronic psychological stress does to the brainHow the amygdala and hippocampus respond to prolonged stressWhy highly capable professionals are often targetsHow workplace cultures can enable manipulationWhy language matters in recognizing psychological harmBrain-based strategies to strengthen cognitive resilienceKey TakeawaysGaslighting follows patterns. Learning those patterns helps you see clearly.Your brain is wired for trust. That makes manipulation difficult to recognize.Psychological harm can produce real neurological effects including: stress overload, memory disruption, and cognitive fatigue.Recovery is possible. Neuroplasticity means the brain can repair and adapt.Awareness is protection. Naming the behavior reduces its power.Practical Brain Health Strategies DiscussedStrengthen awareness of your environment and patterns of behaviorBuild a more precise emotional vocabulary to better interpret stress signalsPrioritize psychological safety and supportive relationshipsSlow down decisions when something feels offQuestion assumptions and look for evidence before accepting claimsStay socially connected during recovery rather than withdrawingLearn More About Dr. Jennifer FraserWebsite: BulliedBrain.comPsychology Today column: The Bullied BrainPodcast: The FEMCAST Listen to host, Dr. Krystal Culler's conversation with Dr. Jennifer Fraser on her podcast, The FEMCAST titled, “How 'Psychopath Puppet Masters' Destroy Careers (and How to Escape)” on iTunes, Spotify, or Substack or watch on YouTubeRelated Resources MentionedLearn more about BrainHQ brain training platform from our previous podcast conversation with their lead scientist Dr. Henry Mahncke, Ph.D. “What the Latest Brain Training Science Means For Your Brain Health” Previous podcast conversations with Dr. Jennifer FraserListen now: Exposing Gaslighting: What it Does to the Brain and How to HealListen now: Understanding the Neuroscience of Bullying & Its Impact on the BrainExplore the written summary of Neuro Nook Book Club discussion on the gaslit brainKey Message From This EpisodeGaslighting loses power when it is recognized and named. Protecting your brain starts with understanding how manipulation works and trusting your ability to question what does not feel right.Support the PodcastIf this episode helped you better understand brain health and psychological safety:Share this episode with someone who may benefitLeave a review to help others find the showSubscribe for future brain health conversationsContactHave a topic you would like explored on the podcast?Email: podcast@virtualbrainhealthcenter.com

In this episode of Zero to CEO, business coach Edward Francis unpacks the deeper skills entrepreneurs need to lead with clarity, adapt under pressure, and grow sustainably. From cultivating authenticity and mindfulness to harnessing neuroplasticity and equanimity, Edward shares how founders can strengthen both mindset and execution. If you want to train your brain like a muscle and turn stress into strategy, this episode is your blueprint for resilient, purpose-driven leadership.

Emotional Anger After Stroke: Trisha Winski’s Story of a Carotid Web, Aphasia, and Learning to Slow Down Trisha Winski was 46 years old, working as a corporate finance director, with no high blood pressure, no diabetes, and no smoking history. By every conventional measure, she was not a stroke candidate. Then one morning, she stood up from the bathroom, collapsed, and couldn’t speak. Her ex-husband, sleeping on her couch by chance the night before, found her and called 911. The cause was a carotid web, a rare congenital condition she never knew she had. Three years and three months later, she’s living with aphasia, rebuilding her sense of self, and navigating something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime in stroke conversations: emotional anger after stroke. What Is a Carotid Web — and Why Does It Matter? A carotid web is a rare shelf-like membrane in the internal carotid artery that disrupts blood flow, causing stagnation and clot formation. It is a form of intimal fibromuscular dysplasia and affects approximately 1.2% of the population. Most people never know they have it. Unlike the more commonly cited stroke risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and obesity, a carotid web is congenital. You are born with it. There is no lifestyle adjustment that would have prevented Trisha’s stroke. That distinction matters enormously when you are trying to make sense of what happened to you. “I have nothing that could cause it,” Trisha says. “No blood pressure, no diabetes. It’s hard.” The treating hospital, MGH in Boston, caught the carotid web, something Trisha was later told many hospitals would have missed. It is a reminder of how much diagnosis still depends on the right clinician, the right technology, and a degree of luck.   Why Am I So Angry After My Stroke? One of the most underexplored dimensions of stroke recovery is emotional anger, not just grief, not just fear, but a specific kind of rage that has no clean target. “Why me? Why did I have to have it? It’s frustrating. It’s so frustrating,” Trisha says. “I’m just mad. I don’t know who I’m mad at.” This is a clinically recognized phenomenon. Emotional dysregulation after stroke can have both neurological and psychological origins. The brain regions that govern emotional control may be directly affected by the injury. At the same time, the psychological weight of sudden, unearned loss of function, of identity, of a future you thought you understood is enough to generate profound anger in anyone. For people like Trisha, who had no risk factors and no warning, the anger is compounded. There is no behaviour to regret, no choice to unwind. The stroke simply happened. That can make the anger feel even more directionless and, paradoxically, even more consuming. “Why me? Why did I have to have it? It’s frustrating. It’s so frustrating.” Bill’s gentle reframe in the conversation is worth noting here: “Why not me? Who are you to go through life completely unscathed?” It’s not a dismissal, it’s an invitation to move from the question that has no answer to the one that might.   Aphasia: The Deficit That Hurts the Most Trisha’s stroke affected her left hemisphere, producing aphasia, a language processing difficulty that affects word retrieval, word substitution, and speaking speed. Her numbers remained largely intact, which helped her return to her finance role. But the aphasia has been, in her own words, the hardest part. “If I didn’t have that, I wouldn’t be normal, but I could be normal,” she says. “The aphasia kills me.” One of the quieter consequences of aphasia that Trisha describes is self-censoring, stopping herself from communicating in public because she fears taking too long, disrupting the flow of conversation, or being misunderstood. She has developed a workaround: telling people upfront she has had a stroke, so they give her the time she needs to get her words out. The frustration-aphasia loop is well documented: the more stressed or frustrated a person becomes, the worse the aphasia tends to get. The therapeutic implication is significant. Managing emotional anger after a stroke is not just a well-being issue for someone with aphasia; it is directly tied to their ability to communicate. “Whenever I’m not stressed, I can get it out. When I get nervous, I can’t,” Trisha explains.   The Trauma Ripple: It’s Not Just About You One of the most striking moments in this episode is when Trisha reflects on her son Zach and ex-husband Jason, both of whom were visibly distraught in the days after her stroke. “I had a stroke. Why are they traumatized?” she says and then catches herself. “I forgot to look at it from their perspective. They watched me have a stroke.” This is something stroke survivors frequently underestimate. The people around them, partners, children, friends, even ex-partners like Jason, carry their own version of the trauma. They watched helplessly. They made decisions under panic. They grieved a version of the person they knew, even as that person survived. Acknowledging this doesn’t diminish the stroke survivor’s experience. It widens the frame of recovery to include the whole system and opens the door to conversations about collective healing.   Neuroplasticity Is Real — Give It Time Three years and three months after her stroke, Trisha’s message to people in the early stages of recovery is grounded and honest. “Neuroplasticity really does exist. My brain finds places to find the words I never had before. It takes longer, but it gets there. Just give yourself time.” She also reflects candidly on going back to work too early, returning before she was medically cleared, crying every day, and unable to follow her own cognitive processes. “I should have waited,” she says. “But I did it. It taught me that if I ever had it again, I won’t do that.” Recovery after stroke is non-linear, unglamorous, and deeply personal. But the brain is adapting, always. Trisha’s story is evidence of that and a reminder that emotional anger after a stroke, however consuming it feels, is not the end of the story.   Read Bill’s book on stroke recovery: recoveryafterstroke.com/book | Support the show: patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke  DisclaimerThis blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. Why Me? Navigating Emotional Anger After Stroke When You Did Nothing Wrong No risk factors. No warning. Just a carotid web she never knew about — and three years of emotional anger, aphasia, and finding her way back. Tiktok Instagram Facebook Highlights: 00:00 Introduction – Emotional anger after stroke 01:36 The Day of the Stroke 07:05 Post-Stroke Challenges and Rehabilitation 13:06 Ongoing Health Concerns and Medical Appointments 22:40 Navigating Health Challenges and Medical Support 30:20 Acceptance and Coping with Mortality 38:36 Communication Challenges and Aphasia 42:09 The Journey of Recovery and Self-Discovery 51:51 Facing the Aftermath of Stroke 59:22 Emotional Impact on Loved Ones 01:04:57 Navigating Life Changes 01:13:25 Finding Joy in New Passions 01:25:12 Trisha’s Journey: Emotional Anger After Stroke Transcript: Introduction – Emotional anger after stroke Trisha Lyn Winski (00:00) I don’t have anything that could cause it. I have nothing that, no blood pressure, no diabetes, It’s hard. It’s hard. don’t… It makes me mad. Really mad. Really, really mad that I to stroke. And like, everyone that has it… Bill Gasiamis (00:07) Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (00:21) or every dozen. I’m like, why me? Why did I have to have it? It’s frustrating. It’s so frustrating. Bill Gasiamis (00:28) Yeah, mad at who? Trisha Lyn Winski (00:30) I don’t know. I’m just mad. Like, I don’t know who I’m mad at. Bill Gasiamis (00:35) Before we get into Trisha’s story, and this is a raw, honest, and really important one, I wanna share a tool I’ve been using that I think can genuinely help stroke survivors get better answers faster. It’s called Turn2.ai. It’s an AI health sidekick that helps you deep dive into any burning question you have about your recovery. It searches across over 500,000 sources related to stroke, new research, expert discussions, patient stories and resources, and then keeps you updated on what matters each week. I use it myself and it’s my favorite tool of 2026 for staying current with what’s happening in stroke recovery. It’s low cost and completely patient first. Try it free and when you’re ready to subscribe, use my code, Bill10 at slash sidekick slash stroke to get a discount. I earn a small commission if you use that link at no extra cost to you. And that helps keep this podcast going. Also my book, The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened is available at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. And if you’d like to support the show on Patreon and my goal of reaching a thousand episodes, you can do that by going to patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. Links are in the show notes. Right, Trisha Winsky was 46 years old, healthy, had no risk factors and then a carotid web. She never knew she had changed everything. Let’s get into it. Bill Gasiamis (02:06) Trisha Winski, welcome to the podcast. Trisha Lyn Winski (02:09) Thank you. Bill Gasiamis (02:10) Also thank you for joining me so late. I really appreciate people hanging around till the late hours of the evening to join me on the podcast. I know it’s difficult for us to make the hours that suit us both. I’m in the daytime here in Australia and you’re in the nighttime there. Trisha Lyn Winski (02:27) Yeah. Yeah. It’s okay. I can come to you later. Yeah, it’s late. Bill Gasiamis (02:34) As a stroke survivor, is it too late? Trisha Lyn Winski (02:36) No, no, not at all. Bill Gasiamis (02:38) Okay, cool. Tell me a little bit about what you used to get up to. What was life like before the stroke? Trisha Lyn Winski (02:45) I just get up and get to work. deal with it all day, come home, I’d go to the restaurant, the bars, my friends, and then like I had a stroke and everything changed. Everything changed in an instant. Bill Gasiamis (03:00) How old were you in the district? Trisha Lyn Winski (03:02) I was 46. Bill Gasiamis (03:04) And before that, were you in a family, married, do you have kids, any of that stuff? Trisha Lyn Winski (03:08) I have a kid. Now he’s 28. He was 25 when I had it. I was married before, but like a long time ago. Actually, my ex found me when I had a serve. So he’s the one who found me. But so yeah, that’s all I have here. My mom passed away in November. So it’s been challenging. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (03:30) Dramatic, ⁓ Sorry to hear that. how many years ago was a stroke? Trisha Lyn Winski (03:37) ⁓ It’s three years and three months. Bill Gasiamis (03:41) Yeah. What were you focused on back then? What were the main goals in your life? Was it just working hard? Was it getting to a certain time in your career? What was the main goal? Trisha Lyn Winski (03:50) I think I working hard, but I just wanted to get to a good place in my career. And I think I was in a good place. Now I second guess at all time because I’ve had strokes now, it doesn’t matter what happens. I’m always second guessing it. But I was in a good place. I just felt like I needed to make them better. And the stroke happened and I so didn’t. Bill Gasiamis (04:17) What kind of work did you do? Trisha Lyn Winski (04:18) I was the corporate finance director for an auto group. Bill Gasiamis (04:22) A lot of hours was it like crazy hours or was just regular hours. Trisha Lyn Winski (04:26) No, I worked a lot of hours, but in the end he wanted me work like 40, 50 hours a week. I couldn’t do that. 50 hours a week was killing me, but 40 was enough. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (04:37) Yeah. Were, did you consider yourself healthy? Was there any signs that you were unwell, that there was a stroke kind of on the horizon? Trisha Lyn Winski (04:46) No, nothing, The day before this, had, my eye was like, I want to say it’s twitching, but it wasn’t twitching. It was doing something like odd. And I didn’t realize that until I had a TIA recently, but I realized it then. It’s, how can I explain it? It’s like a clear, a blonde shape in my eye. it, when I move, it goes with me. And I try to see around it, I can’t see around it. And I said to Gary, I worked with him, was like, I’m gonna have to go to hospital. This continues. can’t see.” And then it went away. And that’s the only symptom I had. Only symptom. And he said, no, I should told you that you might be having a stroke. like, even if you told me that, I never believed him. Never. Bill Gasiamis (05:23) Hello? Yeah. When you’re, and it went away and you didn’t have a chance to go see anyone about it. Trisha Lyn Winski (05:37) Yeah, it went away in like, honestly, like five minutes. So I didn’t see anybody, but I thought it was okay. I mean, I guess now that I’m looking back at it, it’s kind of odd. It’s one eye, but I felt like it was gone. I don’t know. yeah. No, you don’t. Bill Gasiamis (05:55) Yeah. How could you know? mean, no one knows these things. And, and then on the day of the stroke, what happened? Was there any kind of lead up? Did you notice not feeling well during that day? And then the stroke, what was it like? Trisha Lyn Winski (06:09) No, so I get up like every other day to go to work. I went in the bathroom and the night before that Jason said Jason’s ex-ad he stayed at my house because he needed need a place to stay because he couldn’t go out Zach again. I was like okay we’ll sleep in my couch I’m gonna go to work tomorrow but you can sleep here. So he was there and I think if he wasn’t there I would have died. Post-Stroke Challenges and Rehabilitation Makes me sad. Um, anyway, so when I woke up I went to bathroom and I stood up from the toilet and I like I fell over and I I didn’t even realize it. So I fresh my face in like five places when I fell and I didn’t even I didn’t even know it my whole side was numb. So I didn’t feel it. And Jason, you know, helped me to bed. I thought he helped me to bed. He didn’t he like drug me to bed. He got in the bed and then I… He came back in like five minutes later, are you okay? Like he knew something was wrong. And I couldn’t articulate to him. So I said, I’m fine, I’m fine. I’m gonna go to work. So he put the phone in my hand to call my boss. And he came back in like five minutes later and I… He put it in my right hand so I didn’t call anybody. And he said, my God, I’ll never forget this. He said, my God, you’re having a stroke. And I couldn’t talk. I couldn’t talk. I just… Yeah, I could hear him say that, but I couldn’t talk to him. It’s… It’s really scary. Like, even talking right now, like… It upsets me. Bill Gasiamis (07:37) but you can hear him say that. This is really raw for you, isn’t it? Yeah, understand. went through very similar things like trying to speak about it and getting it out of my self and trying to, you know, bring it into the world and get it off my shoulders. Like often brought me to tears and made it really difficult for me to have a meaningful conversation with anyone about it. Trisha Lyn Winski (08:07) It does. Bill Gasiamis (08:09) There’s small blessings there with you, okay? All happened when for whatever reason your ex was in the house and was able to attend you. It’s an amazing thing that that is even possible ⁓ considering how some breakups go and how possible. Yeah. Yeah. And so he called 911 and got you to hospital. Is that how you ended up in hospital? Trisha Lyn Winski (08:15) I know. We’re good friends, it was a challenge. Yes. So they ended up taking me to MGH, it’s a hospital right down the street from me. ⁓ But he’s not from here, he’s from Pennsylvania. he didn’t know where to me, like, just has to go to the hospital. So they knew when they came up. So MGH is like known for their strokes, they’re like really good at strokes. ⁓ And so that’s where they plan on taking me. Bill Gasiamis (09:01) Yeah. And do you get a sense of what happened when you were in the hospital? Do you have any kind of recollection of what was going on? Trisha Lyn Winski (09:11) I honestly, in the first week, no. I remember seeing, in the first day, I saw Zach, my son, and Zach, his brother Connor was in there too, and Jason, they all were there with me when I woke up. But I saw them, and I saw my friend Matt, and then that’s all I remember seeing. I remember seeing my mom on the third day. I’m in jail on this third day, but that’s about it. Bill Gasiamis (09:41) Yeah. And then did you have deficits? couldn’t feel one of your sides? Did that come back, whole problem, that whole challenge? Trisha Lyn Winski (09:50) So the right side, it came back, but it came back like sporadically. So I just kind of want to come back. So the first day I saw Matt and I put up my arm to talk to him and I couldn’t like put my arm out. So I just like tap my arm. ⁓ Now I can move my arm fully, but I can’t, I don’t have the dexterity in my arm. So I can’t like. I can’t flip an egg with this hand. it’s like this and then this is like that. I can’t do this. ⁓ And my right foot has spasticity in it. then the three toes on the side, I could curl them up all the time. Bill Gasiamis (10:36) Okay, next. Trisha Lyn Winski (10:37) and I did botox for it, nothing helps. Bill Gasiamis (10:40) huh. Okay. Have you heard of cryo-neuralysis? Trisha Lyn Winski (10:42) yeah, yeah, I got that back. Bill Gasiamis (10:45) You got cryo-neuralysis? Trisha Lyn Winski (10:47) No, what are you saying? Bill Gasiamis (10:49) That’s spasticity treatment. Cryo-neurolosis, it’s a real weird long word. There’s a dude in Canada that ⁓ started a procedure to help freeze a nerve and it expands the ⁓ tendons or something around that and it decreases spasticity and it lasts longer than Botox. Trisha Lyn Winski (10:50) ⁓ no. Okay. ⁓ yeah, you need to give me his name. We’re gonna talk. That’s I went twice to have it done. ⁓ it didn’t help at all. And I met, I met the guy, ⁓ the diarist, diarist ⁓ at the hospital. And he said, I didn’t think it was, it was going to work. I’m like, it’s the first I saw you. And he was like, I saw you and you had the shirt. I’m like, okay. I saw a million people that we can’t, I don’t remember who they are. Bill Gasiamis (11:20) Okay. Yeah. All right. So I’m going to put a link to the details for cryo-neuralysis in the show notes. ⁓ you and I will communicate after the podcast episode is done. And I’ll send you the details because there’s this amazing new procedure that people are raving about that seems to provide more relief than Botox in a lot of cases, and it lasts longer. And it’s basically done by freezing the nerve or doing something like that to the nerve. in an injection kind of format and then it releases the spasticity makes it improve. ⁓ well worth you looking into it, especially if you’re in the United States and it’s in Canada. ⁓ I know that doctor is training people in the United States and around the world. So there might be some people closer to you than Canada that you can go and chat about. Yeah. And how long did you spend in hospital in the end? Trisha Lyn Winski (12:28) Yeah. Yeah. Awesome. I love it. four weeks. Yeah. So the first, the first week I was at MGH, ⁓ they kept me for longer in the ICU because I had hemorrhagic conversion, transformation, whatever it’s called. I, you know what that is? Well, that went from the, I can’t think of what I was trying to say. Bill Gasiamis (12:40) for weeks. Ongoing Health Concerns and Medical Appointments Trisha Lyn Winski (13:05) It went from the aneurysm to the, not the aneurysm, the. Bill Gasiamis (13:09) The carotid artery. The clot, ⁓ Trisha Lyn Winski (13:11) ⁓ yes. Yeah, carotid artery and went to my brain. So I my brain bleed for a couple of days, but not like bleed, bleed, but it showed blood. So they kept me in it for longer. Bill Gasiamis (13:23) Okay. And then did you go straight home? Did you go to rehab? What was that like? Trisha Lyn Winski (13:29) I went to rehab for three weeks. And I sobbed my eyes out. So at that point I was like, I was good, but I wasn’t at all good, but I thought I was good. I said, I wanna go home, I wanna go home. My son can, he teach me all, do all this stuff, I gotta go home. Now that I’m past it, there’s no way he could tell me, no way. I couldn’t tie my shoes. Bill Gasiamis (13:34) three weeks. And when you came home, were people living with you? Trisha Lyn Winski (13:56) So he’s. No, nobody was living with but he had to come move in with me for three months. Bill Gasiamis (14:06) Yeah, your son, yeah. What was that like? Trisha Lyn Winski (14:07) Yeah. Here’s my proxid. I mean, honestly, at the time it was fine because I slept all the time. I slept like, God, I would go to bed like seven, 730 at night. And I was sleeping until like, at least, some sort of next day. I’d get up for a few hours, do what I had to do, and then fall back asleep. But just, I slept for a lot. So it was okay then. But come to the end of it, I’m like, okay, it’s time for you at your place. I need my space again, but yeah, he’s yeah, I need to have my own space. But at the time I know I need to rest. Yeah, I do. Yeah. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (14:36) Yeah. and you need somebody around anyway. It’s important to have something near you if you’re unwell. Do they know what caused the stroke? Trisha Lyn Winski (14:53) ⁓ So I had a karate web. means that… ⁓ It’s really, it’s really rare. Only like 1.2 % of the whole population has it and I had it. It’s co-indentinob… co-ind… it’s… so I got it I was born. Bill Gasiamis (15:11) Yep, congenital. Trisha Lyn Winski (15:13) congenital, but they don’t know. I said that that would make it so much sense that they did a scan of your whole body at some point. I would have known that I had that years ago, but I didn’t know it. Bill Gasiamis (15:26) I don’t know what to look like, what to look for. The thing about scans, the whole body, my good friend of mine, the guy who helped me out when I was in hospital, he’s a radiographer and he does MRIs and all that kind of stuff. And he used to do my MRIs happened to be my friend happened to be working at the hospital that I was at. And he used to come and see me all the time. And I said to him, can we do a scan, you know, a preventative scan and check out, you know, my whole body? And he said, well, we can, but Trisha Lyn Winski (15:28) I know. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (15:53) What are we looking for? I said, I don’t know anything. He said, well, we could, we could find a heap of things or we could find nothing. And if we don’t know what we’re looking for, we can’t set our scanners to the particular, settings to find the thing that you’re looking for. Because one scanner looks for hundreds of different things and the settings for to look for that thing has to be set into the scanner. And that’s only when people have a suspicion that you might have X thing. Trisha Lyn Winski (16:09) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (16:23) then they set the scanner to find X thing and then they’ll look for it then they find it. He said, well, if we go in and do whole body scan, but we don’t even know what resolution to set it, how long to do the scan for. We don’t know what we’re looking for. So we don’t know what to do. And you have to be able to guide me and say, I want you to look for, in my case, a congenital arteriovenous malformation. In your case, carotid web. And in anyone else’s case is an aneurysm or whatever, but a general scan. Trisha Lyn Winski (16:38) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (16:53) Like it’s such a hard thing to do for people. then, and then sometimes you said you find things that people do have unexpectedly because they go in for a different scan and then you discover something else. But now they’ve got more information about something that’s quite unquote wrong with them. And it’s like, what do you do with that information? Do I do a procedure to get rid of it? Do I, do I leave it there? Do I monitor it? Like, do I worry about it? Do I not worry about it? Trisha Lyn Winski (16:56) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (17:21) is that it throws a big kind of curve ball out there and then no one knows how to react to it, how to respond. So it’s a big deal for somebody to say, can we have a whole body scan so we can work out what are all the things wrong with me? Trisha Lyn Winski (17:38) I it’s true, but I think that for me, most people have a carotid web. It’s obvious. know how old you are, it’s obvious. So then in that regard, like a carotid web, it looks a little indentured in the bloodstream. looks a little indentured in your artery. So I think that they would have seen it, but… ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (18:02) I love her. Trisha Lyn Winski (18:06) But then again, I don’t know. The hospital I went to, he said, you’re lucky you came here because most hospitals would have missed us. and I’m like, Bill Gasiamis (18:15) because they probably didn’t have the technology to find it. Trisha Lyn Winski (18:17) I don’t know. when I came to, it wasn’t months later, but I saw it on the scan. like, ⁓ it’s right there. ⁓ He said, yeah, but I thought it would be obvious, but it’s not so obvious. Bill Gasiamis (18:33) I just did a Google search for it and it says a carotid web is a rare shelf like membrane type narrowing in the internal carotid artery, specifically arising from the posterior wall of the carotid bulb. It is a form of intimal fibromuscular dysplasia that causes blood to stagnate forming clots that can lead to recurrent often severe ischemic strokes. Okay. So it causes blood to stay stagnant in that particular location causing clots. And you in the time we’ve been communicating, which is only in the last three or four weeks, you even sent me a message saying you just had an S you just had a TIA. ⁓ how come you’re still having clots? they not treating you or Trisha Lyn Winski (19:20) Yeah. No, I think they so they gave me um a scent in my re to kind of write that I don’t know why I had it cuz um, but my eye was like acting crazy again Just one eye and I I didn’t want to go to the hospital. I I don’t want the hospital at all for anything if I have if I don’t have to go I’m not going to hospital I Text Jason and Zach and they’re like no you have to go like I’ll wait a little while so Meanwhile, I was waiting a little while because I didn’t want to go and then I listened to ⁓ a red chat chat GBT He said no you have to go right now. Here’s why I’m like Now it’s like five hours later. I’m Sorry, so I went but and they said that I have ⁓ It’s likely I had a clot They don’t know where it came from though. So that’s that’s the thing is it’s confusing and by the way I think there’s something to be said about ⁓ I think if you have a stroke You can have one again easier than somebody who didn’t. I didn’t know that, but I learned it quickly. ⁓ So they said I had it, maybe went up in my eye, but it broke apart before it became an actual stroke. But I don’t know. Bill Gasiamis (20:41) thing. I love that you didn’t want to go and you ignored the male influences in your life, but you listen to chat. Trisha Lyn Winski (20:50) Thank you. I did, I did. They’re so smart. they say, I find on Google anyway. So that I listened to ChatGVT, it was like, I don’t know. And I know that like… Bill Gasiamis (21:05) You know that that’s kind of mental. Trisha Lyn Winski (21:08) It is actually, but I know that like my son is actually really smart and I think that they, but I didn’t listen him. I just listened to Chad Judy. Bill Gasiamis (21:18) Yeah. Anyhow, I love that you went in the end because, ⁓ and why don’t you want to go like, you just hate doctors and hospitals and that kind of thing? They saved you, didn’t they? Didn’t they save you? Didn’t they help you? Trisha Lyn Winski (21:29) There was? Yeah, but I don’t know. I think I spent so much time in there. ⁓ I don’t know. It’s in my head. I don’t like to sit in hospitals because of that. So after having the stroke, I stayed in hospital for month. I got out. I went back in like two weeks. I fell over twice. They thought that’s why. So when I was in hospital, something like they go Vegas something is pretty common. And I was like, okay, I did want to go then. I did want to go and then Zach made me. And then two months later, I went in to get the stint. And at that time I got a period. So it’s a long story. But I said to the doctor, I’m like, well, I’ll be okay. Does it do anything else because of this? He’s like, no, you should be fine. But if it gets bad, you have to go the hospital. he got bad. I almost died. I almost died from that. And that made me traumatized because I was awake and alive for all of it. I saw it all and passed out like six times in like three, I don’t know how many days, like five days. Yeah, but. Navigating Health Challenges and Medical Support Bill Gasiamis (22:46) Yeah. The challenge with something going wrong in hospital is that it’s less likely to be as dramatic as something going wrong at home. And that’s the thing, right? If you haven’t got help, then the chances that your stroke cause you way more deficits. That’s like so much worse. The best place for you to be is somewhere other than at home because you don’t want to risk being at home alone when something goes wrong and then you’re home alone. Trisha Lyn Winski (23:04) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (23:15) when the blood flow has stopped to your head for a lot of hours. Like it could kill you, it make you more disabled and it could do all sorts of things. it’s like, but I get the whole, what is it like? It’s kind of like an anxiety about medical people and hospitals and stuff like that. Trisha Lyn Winski (23:20) Yeah. Yeah. I think that it’s mostly like I don’t like to stay there. I got a weird thing about this. I don’t like to stay there. I can stay anywhere I go, but the hospital really bothered me. I think that they were actually pretty good to me. So I’m not mad at them for that. ⁓ But I don’t want to see them now if I can possibly help it. Bill Gasiamis (23:54) Yeah, you’re done with them. Trisha Lyn Winski (23:56) I’m totally done. Bill Gasiamis (23:58) Yeah, I get it. I got, I got to that stage. My dramas were like three or four years worth of, you know, medical appointments, scans, surgery, rehab. Trisha Lyn Winski (24:07) Oh my god. Medical appointments. Medical appointments, forget it. They’re like, oh my god. I have so many of them, I can’t even say it. Bill Gasiamis (24:11) Yeah. I hear you. hear you. went through the same thing and then I got over it. now lately I’ve been going back to the hospital and seeing medical doctors for, um, not how I haven’t got heart issues, my, I’ve got high blood pressure and they don’t know what’s causing it. And, know, I’ve had my heart checked. I’ve had my arteries checked. I’ve had all these tests, blood tests, MRIs, the whole lot, and it’s getting a little bit old, you know, like I’m over it. But the truth is without them, I don’t. I don’t have a hope. Like if my blood pressure goes through the roof, you know, which had been, had been sitting at 170 over 120, 130. And I have a brain hemorrhage because of uh, high blood pressure. know what a brain hemorrhage is like, you know, I don’t want to have another one. So I’m like, I am going to, uh, I’m going to shut up, go through it and be grateful that I have medical support. Um, which, which Trisha Lyn Winski (24:55) Yeah. I know. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (25:14) You know, a lot of people don’t get to have, it’s like, whatever, you know, I’ll cop it. I’ll cop it. I’ll go. And hopefully they can get ahead of it. So now they’re just changing my medication. I want to get to the bottom of it. Why have I got high blood pressure? The challenge with the medical system that I have is, is they just tell you, you have it and here’s something to stop it from being high. But I, they never say to you, we’re going to investigate why, like we’re going to try to get to the bottom of it. Trisha Lyn Winski (25:16) Yeah. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (25:40) and I’ve been pushing them to investigate why do I have high blood pressure. Trisha Lyn Winski (25:44) sure. So I don’t have, I never had high blood pressure but speaking of I’ve, I don’t have a problem with my heart but they, so that when I had this for the first time they made me get out and have to, I had to wear a heart monitor for a month and I said like why am I wearing a heart monitor? There was something, they, I don’t know what it is. Bill Gasiamis (25:51) Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (26:13) Afib or something like that in there. And this time was the same thing. had heart bars over there right now. I had to send it back and they’re gonna send me new one. every time I’ve taken my heart test, and by the went for EKG just the other day. It was fine. But they found like something near my heart rate, it’s not like I need to be concerned about these. It’s nothing I need to be concerned about. So I was like, okay. They’re making you wear that for a month. Anyway. Bill Gasiamis (26:46) Yeah, just to go through things, just to check things, just to work some stuff out. Trisha Lyn Winski (26:47) Yeah. Yeah, yeah, this month I have ton, I have like seven appointments. Bill Gasiamis (26:56) Yeah, I used to forget my appointments all the time, even though I had him in my calendar, even though I had reminders, I just, even though I got reminded on the day, an hour before, two hours before, he meant nothing to me. I would just completely forget about him. Trisha Lyn Winski (26:59) me too. Me too. Same thing. I forgot all of it. And I had to share it with Zach and he could tell me, have an appointment. Like, okay. I forgot. He’s like, have an appointment. I’m like, fuck, I have to go. Bill Gasiamis (27:13) Yeah. How long did it take you to get back to work? Trisha Lyn Winski (27:28) I at least I went back to work. I went back to work before I was told I could go back to work. And I wrote them an email like, listen, I can’t sit at home and run one fucking freeze. I need to do something. So I went back to work. ⁓ And at first I went back to work part time. And honestly, like I cried. I left there crying every day. And not because I think that I. Not because of people. don’t think it was the people. I couldn’t understand. My head was like… I couldn’t focus and put all that work into my… I couldn’t put it into me. So I couldn’t understand what I was doing. And then you give them a month. Eventually I got it, but it was a struggle. I should have waited until October. And they said I should go back in October. Maybe I could go back in October. I should have waited until then. Bill Gasiamis (28:22) Yeah. Do you kind of like a nervous energy type of person? Do you can’t sit still or is it like, can’t spend a lot of time on your own with yourself? Like, is it? Trisha Lyn Winski (28:34) I can spend a lot of time by myself. don’t like to ⁓ here by myself. I can be by myself. I don’t like to be… I can’t think of… What did you say before? Bill Gasiamis (28:48) Is it just downtime? Is it the downtime? it too much? Did you have too much downtime? Trisha Lyn Winski (28:52) Yes, definitely too much downtime. But I couldn’t see I was sitting at home and Zach was there, whatever he was doing. was like, I can’t, I need to do something. So I went to work and in all reality, I should have walked around. should have, I didn’t do that. Bill Gasiamis (29:04) Yeah. Yeah. How did your colleagues find you when you went back? Did they kind of appreciate what you had been through? Was that easy to have those conversations? What was it like? Trisha Lyn Winski (29:21) Yeah, so I oversaw all the finances department. ⁓ They were actually like, honestly like rock stars. They were like really, really good to me. ⁓ That was helpful. because I love them anyway. it made me feel good to say that that’s what I’m doing. ⁓ But I still left there and cried. Not because like I think that I just couldn’t understand it. They were good to me. Everyone was good to me in theory, I couldn’t understand. Bill Gasiamis (29:56) you had trouble with the work, with doing your job because of your cognitive function. Trisha Lyn Winski (29:59) Yeah, yeah, yeah, there’s a other little things with that, it’s more or less the cognitive function is a problem to do the work. Bill Gasiamis (30:12) Yeah. Tiring. Like I mentioned, it’s really mentally draining and tiring. remember sitting in front of a computer trying to work out what was going on on the screen and it being completely just blank. Acceptance and Coping with Mortality Trisha Lyn Winski (30:22) And so that’s actually what probably got me the most was that what you’re saying. I’d be sitting there and look at my screen. I couldn’t remember what I was doing, but I remember like weird things. I remember how to do like Excel. I don’t know how I remember Excel, but I did. I was really good with numbers. And they said that I was going to have a problem with numbers and everything. So I have aphasia too. I don’t have a choice with that, but Bill Gasiamis (30:31) Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (30:49) That’s why I talk so weird. Bill Gasiamis (30:52) Okay, I didn’t notice. Trisha Lyn Winski (30:54) Oh, oh, I feel good. But yeah, I have aphasia. But I can do certain things. And the numbers was going to be, they said it going to, I couldn’t, that’s going to be a problem. And the numbers, I can do all day. But I can’t do other little things. Bill Gasiamis (31:11) I understand. So you went back to work. It was kind of helpful, probably too early to go back, but good to be out of the house. Good to be connecting with people again. And has that improved? Did you find that you’ve been able to kind of get better in front of a screen, better with the things that you struggled with, or is it still still a bit of a challenge? Trisha Lyn Winski (31:19) Yeah. Yeah. So two things, ⁓ I got fired eventually, and that’s another whole issue. Yeah, yeah, we’ll talk about that another time. but ⁓ so, but now that I’m here, I could look my computer and it’s fine. I can do it all day. But I really, it’s a long story. think that Warren, my boss, ⁓ Deb, but they definitely like hinder me. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (31:39) Understand. another time. Yeah. Okay. I understand. Well, maybe we won’t talk about it, like, because of the complications with that, but that’s all good. I understand. So, ⁓ do you know, a lot of the times you hear about acceptance and you hear about, ⁓ like, Trisha Lyn Winski (32:07) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (32:23) When some, well, something goes through something serious, something difficult, you know, there has to be kind of this acceptance of where they’re at. And that’s kind of the first stage of healing recovery, overcoming. Where are you with all of this? you like, totally get that at 46. It’s a shock to have a stroke. You look perfectly fine, perfectly healthy. This thing that you didn’t know about that you’ve had for 46 years suddenly causes an issue. How do you deal with your mortality and knowing that things can go wrong, even though you’re not aware of, you you’re not doing anything to really make your situation worse. You look fit and healthy. Were you drinking, smoking, doing any of that kind of stuff? Trisha Lyn Winski (33:06) I drank occasionally, I wasn’t a drunk, I don’t smoke. Bill Gasiamis (33:11) yeah social smoke social drinker but not smoker Trisha Lyn Winski (33:15) Yeah, I don’t smoke. I don’t have anything that could cause it. I have nothing that, no blood pressure, no diabetes, It’s hard. Jason talks about it all the time. It’s hard. don’t… It makes me mad. Really mad. Really, really mad that I to stroke. And like, everyone that has it… Bill Gasiamis (33:24) Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (33:41) or every dozen. I’m like, why me? Why did I have to have it? It’s frustrating. It’s so frustrating. Bill Gasiamis (33:48) Yeah, mad at who? Trisha Lyn Winski (33:50) I don’t know. I’m just mad. Like, I don’t know who I’m mad at. Bill Gasiamis (33:56) Yeah. The thing about the why me question, it’s a fair question. asked it too. I even ask it now sometimes, especially when, um, I’ve got to go back for more tests, more, uh, now I’ve got high blood pressure. Like, like I needed another thing to have, you know, like, and it’s like, the only thing that I come back with after why me is why not me? Like, who are you to go through life completely unscathed and get to 99 and then die from natural Bill Gasiamis (34:25) wanted to stop there for a second because that question, why me, is something I wrote about in my book. It’s one of the most common and most painful places stroke survivors get stuck. If you want to read about it and how I worked through it and what I found on the other side, the book is called The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened and it’s available at You’ll find the link in the show notes. And now let’s get back to Tricia. Bill Gasiamis (34:54) like Trisha Lyn Winski (34:54) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (34:55) You’re normal. being normal, ⁓ normal things happen to people. Some of those things that are shit are strokes and heart attacks and stuff that you didn’t know that you were born with. ⁓ what’s really interesting though, is to live the life after stroke and to kind of wrap my head around what that looks like. My left side feels numb all the time. ⁓ tighter, ⁓ has spasticity, but nothing is curled. Like my fingers on my toes are not curled, but it’s tighter. ⁓ it hurts. ⁓ It’s colder, it’s ⁓ sensitive, I’ve got a, and I always have a comparison of the quote unquote normal side, the other side, it’s always. And the comparison I think is worse because it makes me notice my affected side and that noticing it. Trisha Lyn Winski (35:31) Yeah. or yeah. Bill Gasiamis (35:46) makes the reality happen again every day. Like it’s a new, I wake up in the morning, I get out of bed, my left side still sleepy. I have to be careful. If I’m not careful, I’ll lose my balance. I don’t want to fall over. And it’s like, I get to experience a different version of myself. And sometimes I want to be grateful for that. want to say, wow, what a cool, different thing to experience in a body. But then I’m trying to work out like, what’s the benefit of it? don’t know if there’s a benefit. ⁓ Trisha Lyn Winski (36:14) I don’t know either. Bill Gasiamis (36:15) to me, but, Trisha Lyn Winski (36:15) I don’t either. Bill Gasiamis (36:18) but here I am talking to you and, and, and 390 people before you, ⁓ about strike all over the world and we’re putting something out and it’s making a difference. And maybe that’s the benefit. I don’t know, but do know what I mean? Like, why not us? I hate asking that question too. Trisha Lyn Winski (36:34) I don’t know. You had ⁓ the podcast on YouTube and I stumbled upon it on the wise. I watched YouTube and then you came out there and I’m like, so before that I was looking at different, I watched every video, every video on strokes, every video I could possibly type but I watched. I did. ⁓ And then I stumbled upon your stuff and I watched that stuff too. And that’s why I wouldn’t have thought to call you or reach out to you. Bill Gasiamis (37:11) Was it helpful? Was it helpful? Trisha Lyn Winski (37:13) Yeah, it is helpful. But it doesn’t change the fact that I had a stroke. All the people that had it, I feel bad for them. Honestly, like, so when I was at the hospital, they had me join a bunch of groups on Facebook and Instagram that are like, they’re people who’ve gone through a stroke. most, I don’t comment on them. I don’t say, because most of the time it’s people bitching. Bill Gasiamis (37:19) Yeah. Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (37:43) But I really like, times I, trust me, I’m like ready to kill somebody. But I don’t like say it there. I only ask them questions that are really serious. But sometimes I read what they say. And there was a guy the other day, I don’t know what he wrote, but he had like all kinds of words that they were way jumbled. was like, his message just didn’t make sense. I thought to myself, God, if I was like that, I’d be so sad. Somebody, I do think that he’s worse than I could be, but you don’t know. Bill Gasiamis (38:19) Yeah. Communication Challenges and Aphasia Yeah. He, his words are more jumbled than yours. And you, if you, you, you’re thinking, if you were like that, you would be probably feeling more sad than you currently are. And you’re assuming that maybe that person is feeling sad, but maybe they’re not, maybe they just got the challenge and they’re taking on the challenge and they’re trying to heal and recover. don’t know. And maybe, maybe they’re getting help and support through that therapy and also maybe psychological help and all that kind of stuff. Have you ever had any counseling or anything like that to sort of try and wrap your head around what the hell’s going on in your life? Trisha Lyn Winski (38:54) So I did it once and actually like I think she was okay. I felt like I was always having to talk. I know that I’m so stocked but she wasn’t asking me a lot of questions and I felt like she needs to me more questions. I’ll have more answers but like but she didn’t. She just wanted me to talk so I just talked. But I stopped seeing her because I… So two reasons. I stopped seeing her because they when they fire me I… I didn’t know what I had to do. I knew I insured that I didn’t know how long it was going to be for me to have that. So I talked to her for a little bit and then I stopped talking to her because I just couldn’t deal with it. I think now I’m getting to the point where I’m going to do it. Bill Gasiamis (39:37) It was a bit early. I like that. I like what you said there. Cause sometimes it’s early. It’s too early to go through that and unwrap it. Right. And now a little bit of times past, you probably have more conscious awareness of, do need to talk about this and I need to go through and see a certain person. And now I’m going to take that action. It’s been three years and now I can take that action. like it. ⁓ and I like what you said about, you have to feel like you’re connected to that person or you have rapport or Trisha Lyn Winski (39:46) It is. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (40:11) they get you and you’re not just, it’s not a one way conversation. That’s really important in choosing a counselor. I know my counselor, we, I didn’t do all the talking. was like you and me chatting now about stuff. had a conversation about things regularly. And therefore, ⁓ one of the good things that she was able to do was just ease my mind when I would go off on real negative tangents, you know, she would try to bring me back down just to calm and. Trisha Lyn Winski (40:35) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (40:39) settle me down and offer me hope. Trisha Lyn Winski (40:42) I think my, honestly my biggest problem with this whole stroke and having it at all, I have aphasia and that 100 % kills me. Because I can’t like, I can talk like normal but I can’t talk like… I forget what I’m saying. So it’s in my brain, but I can’t spit it out. I get really frustrated at that point. people, I had a stroke, my left hemisphere and my right side went numb. My left hemisphere is all kinds of different, different things that I can’t do. The good news is my left means I can’t like, I can talk to people like this. But the other person and that guy I was talking about, he probably had the right side, his aphasia was. really bad, really bad. But I was a person who talked like really fast all the time, all the time. And now like, I think part of my brain goes so fast and I can’t spit it out. I get really, I get, it’s, yeah. Bill Gasiamis (41:38) Okay. as quickly as you can. Okay, so you know, I’ve spoken to a ton of people who have aphasia. And one of the things they say to me is when they have frustration, their aphasia is worse. So the skill is to learn to be less frustrated with oneself, which means that’s like a personal love thing. That’s self love, that’s supporting yourself, you know, and going. Trisha Lyn Winski (42:00) It is. The Journey of Recovery and Self-Discovery Yeah, that’s a point. That’s a good point. Bill Gasiamis (42:13) And it’s going like, well, you know, you’re trying your best. It’s all good. You know, don’t get frustrated with yourself. Don’t hate yourself. Don’t give yourself a hard time about it. ⁓ and try and decrease the frustration. Then the aphasia gets less impactful, but, ⁓ and then maybe, you know, this part of learning the new you is bring the old Trisha with you, but maybe the nutrition needs to be a little bit more slow, a little more measured, a little more calm. And it’s a skill because for 46 years, you were the regular. Trisha Lyn Winski (42:36) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (42:42) Tricia, the one that you always knew, but now you’ve got to adjust things a little bit. It’s like people going into midlife, right? Like us, you know, in our fifties and then, um, or, know, sort of approaching 50 on and beyond and then go, I’m going to keep eating, uh, fast food that I ate when I was 21 and 20, know, McDonald’s or sodas or whatever. You can’t do it anymore. You have to make adjustments, even though that’s been your habit for the longest time, your body’s going, I can’t deal with this stuff anymore. Trisha Lyn Winski (43:03) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (43:12) Take it out, you know, let’s simplify things. And it’s kind of like how to approach. I stroke recoveries things need to kind of get paid back and simplified. And it has to start with self love. And you have to acknowledge how much effort you’ve already put in for the last three years to get you to the position that you are now, which is far better than you were three years ago when the stroke happened. And you have to celebrate. how much your body is trying to support you heal your brain. Your body’s trying to get you over the line and your mindset is getting frustrated with itself, which is making things worse. Tweak that and things will get a bit better maybe. I don’t know. Trisha Lyn Winski (43:55) It does. You’re 100 % right. ⁓ So whenever I’m not stressed, so two things. I think when I talk to people I don’t know, I always get like nervous about that. ⁓ Bill Gasiamis (44:10) You think they’re thinking about things that you’re not they’re not really Trisha Lyn Winski (44:13) Yeah, but then who knows what they’re thinking of. that’s just how I get, whenever I get like, I went to a concert like a couple of years ago and I was like, I believe I couldn’t, I could hear that the music is so loud in my brain. Like I gotta get out of here. So I left. I’ve gotten better since then, but there’s something about, I have to do things slower. I have to do things over. I’ve realized that like recently, like in the last like maybe month, I have to do things very slow. I have to. And maybe this is God’s way of like, tell me like slow the f down, you’re going too fast. But that’s how I live my whole life. And then all of a sudden, now you’re not going to get up. Yeah, it’s a huge testament. So I can do it right. Not always right. Bill Gasiamis (45:01) Yeah, there’s an adjustment. Yeah, adjustment. Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (45:09) because again, it’s isophagia, it’s gonna be hair mess, if I go slower, much slower, I can get it all out. But, ugh. Bill Gasiamis (45:22) It’s a lot of work, man. It doesn’t end here. You know, the work just as just beginning, you know, this getting to understand yourself, to know yourself, to support yourself, to be your biggest advocate. ⁓ and then to fail and then to try and be the person that, ⁓ picks themselves up and goes again and tries again without getting frustrated. I know exactly what you mean. Like so many people listening will know what you mean. Trisha Lyn Winski (45:22) It’s a pain. It’s a pain! Bill Gasiamis (45:51) And with time, you’ll get better and better because I know that three years seems like a long time, but it’s early in the recovery phase. The recovery is still going to continue. Year four, five, six, seven will be better and better and better. I’m, I’m 12 years post brain surgery and 14 years post first incident. So it’s like, things are still improving and getting better for me. Trisha Lyn Winski (46:17) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (46:18) And one of the things is the way that my body responds to physical exercise. went for a bike ride a little while ago, a couple of weeks ago. And when I used to go for a bike ride at the beginning, um, man, I would be wiped out for the entire day. Uh, and I used to do a morning bike ride about like 10, 30, 11 o’clock and I’d be wiped out for the rest of the day. Trisha Lyn Winski (46:32) Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (46:39) Whereas now I can go for a bike ride and just be wiped out like a regular person, you know, about an hour or two, and then I’m back on board with doing other tasks. So it takes so much time for the brain to heal. Nobody can give you a timeline and you’ve got heaps more healing to go. Trisha Lyn Winski (46:57) So I looked at my stuff on YouTube, how long it takes to recover from a stroke. I’ve looked at that everywhere. Everywhere I can find. I’ve looked at that. It’s so funny. Like everybody says that it’s, everybody’s story is different. Everybody. It doesn’t matter how long you were in hospital for, doesn’t how long. But that like, it’s crazy. have no like timetable of when I’m going to get better. None. I have to deal with it. Bill Gasiamis (47:27) Yeah. It’s such a hard thing. It’s not a broken bone, know, like six weeks, stay off it, do a little bit of rehab and then you’re back to normal. Trisha Lyn Winski (47:28) It sucks, but. I had two years before this or maybe a year before that, had a rotator cuff surgery. I look back at that and I’m like, that was so bad. And that was like night and day. The stroke definitely like, the stroke killed me. Not the stroke. I don’t want to say the stroke. I think having aphasia killed me. I do, the stroke is, get me wrong. I don’t like it either, but ⁓ the aphasia kills me. If I didn’t have that, I wouldn’t be normal, but I can be normal. But the aphasia. Bill Gasiamis (48:00) Okay. Yeah. But, but what, but that word killed me is a real heavy word, right? maybe you should consider changing that word, but also like, didn’t pick that you had aphasia and I, and I speak to stroke survivors all the time. Like I didn’t pick it. I, I just assumed that was the way you process your words and that’s how you get things out. Like it didn’t, I didn’t notice it at all. Trisha Lyn Winski (48:26) I know, I know, it’s funny that said Yeah, that’s actually good. That’s really good. But I know it’s it. I definitely know it’s it. I could talk like a mile a minute and now like. Bill Gasiamis (48:47) Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (48:52) I mean… Bill Gasiamis (48:52) Maybe it was maybe maybe now it’s more about ⁓ quality rather than quantity, Trisha. Trisha Lyn Winski (49:00) Apparently it is. Bill Gasiamis (49:01) I’m not saying that you didn’t have quality in that I didn’t know you so I’m not kind of yeah but you know what I mean like Trisha Lyn Winski (49:03) Yeah. No, it’s okay. Trust me, it’s okay. But yeah, it just frustrates me. I can’t get out what I want to get out. And so at that time, just give me a little time, I’ll get it out. But I can’t say that to people when I’m out. I can’t say this to So I just, I don’t say it at all. Bill Gasiamis (49:22) Yeah. so you stop yourself from communicating because you think you’re taking too long and it’s interrupting the flow of the conversation. Yeah. I think you’re doing that to yourself. I don’t think that’s true. We’ve had a fantastic conversation here and I’ve never picked it. Trisha Lyn Winski (49:34) Yeah. all day. But so you’re somebody who’s had a stroke before. It’s kind of different for me because you had. But if you didn’t have a stroke, will be… Well, I don’t know. Maybe not. Maybe one-on-one I’m okay. No, think I… No, it’s because you had a stroke. I think of all the people I’ve talked to and they’re one-on-one. I don’t do well with them. But I think that you’ve had a stroke so I just… I know how to communicate with you. Bill Gasiamis (49:54) I understand. And maybe you’re more at ease about it. Less feeling, judged. I understand. Yeah. Trisha Lyn Winski (50:20) Yes, all day. Even that guy I told you about that that said that on Facebook God like I Really like my heart goes out to him But then that there’s the people that are fishing a plane I’m like I want to say my heart goes out to them, it really, it goes to certain people. I think that. He’s like going through it. Bill Gasiamis (50:45) Yeah. One of the problems with going to Facebook to bitch and moan about it, especially when you’re going through it is that you get an abundance of people who also are there to bitch and moan about it. And, and that makes it worse. think you should do bitching and moaning on your own. Like when there’s no one watching or listening. Cause then that way there’s not a loop of bitching and moaning that happens. That makes it dramatically worse for everybody. Trisha Lyn Winski (51:01) Yeah, I do it myself. Bill Gasiamis (51:09) ⁓ and that’s why I don’t hang around on Facebook, Instagram, social media, or anything like that for those types of conversations. If I’m not sharing a little bit of wisdom or somebody’s story or, ⁓ asking a question, like a genuine question, one of the questions might be, did you struggle driving and did you have to pull over and go to sleep in the middle of the road? If you had a big trip ahead of you in the car, I’ve done that. Like if, if I’m not asking a question like that, I don’t want to be, ⁓ on social media saying. life sucks, this sucks, that sucks. Like forget about it. What’s the point of that? That’s why I started the podcast so I can have my own conversations about it that were positive based on what we’re overcoming rather than all the shit we’re dealing with. And that way ⁓ we take off that spiral, the negative downward spiral. trying to make it an upward spiral. You know, where things are. Trisha Lyn Winski (51:41) Yeah. Facing the Aftermath of Stroke Bill Gasiamis (52:05) I don’t know, we’re seeing the glass half full perhaps, or we’re seeing the positive that came out of it. If something like, I know there’s some positive stuff that came out of stroke for you. Day one, you definitely didn’t think that maybe three years down the track. Maybe if it wasn’t for this, well, then that wouldn’t have happened for me. Like I’ve been on TV. I’ve been at the stroke foundation. I’ve been on radio. I’ve been, I’ve presented. I’ve got a podcast. wrote a book. Like it’s taken years and years for all those good things to come, but they never would have happened if I didn’t have a stroke. So I wanted to have those types of conversations, you know, what are the positive things we can turn this into? Because dude, then there’s just enough shit to deal with that. We don’t have to deal with every other version of it, you know? ⁓ and I think it’s better to have your me personally, my negative moments alone, cause I don’t want to get into a competition with somebody. Trisha Lyn Winski (52:42) That’s good. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (53:05) who I say, I didn’t sleep well, my left side hurts, it feels like pins and needles. And then they say to me, ⁓ you think that’s bad? Well, you know, forget about it. I don’t want to be that that guy on the other end of a conversation like that, you know. Trisha Lyn Winski (53:13) Yeah. ⁓ So you said your left side, ⁓ you see you have pin the needles, is always like that? So I’m sorry, had hemorrhagic stroke? Okay. I know the difference between two, ⁓ why did you have hemorrhagic stroke? Bill Gasiamis (53:27) Always, yeah, never goes away. Yeah, Brain blade. I was born with a blood vessel that was malformed. So it was like really weak one. I was really like, uh, was kind of like, uh, uh, it wasn’t created properly in my brain when I was born and it’s called an arteriovenous malformation. then they sit idle, they sit idle and they do nothing for a lot of people. And then sometimes they burst. Trisha Lyn Winski (53:58) Mm-hmm. ⁓ I heard it. Bill Gasiamis (54:08) And people sometimes have them all over their body. They don’t have to have them in their head. They can have them on the skin, ⁓ in, in an arm on a leg, wherever. And on an arm and a leg, they, they decrease the blood flow and they create real big lesions of skin damage on the surface in a brain. They leak into the brain and they cause a stroke. ⁓ so the challenge with it is like you, there was no signs and symptoms. for any of my life until it started bleeding. And when I took action, eventually, I was like, yo, I didn’t want to go to the doctor. I didn’t want to go to the hospital. I want to do any of that. It took seven days for me to go to the hospital. When I finally got there, they found the scan, found the blood in my head. And then they thought it would stop bleeding and it didn’t. And then it bled again and they wanted to monitor it to see if it stops bleeding. They wanted to try to avoid surgery. And then a bled a third time. And then after they bled the third time, they said, we have to have surgery. We’ve got to take it out because it’s too dangerous. And when it bled the second time, I didn’

In this first part of what became a two-part conversation, we sat down with anesthesia provider Charles Miller from Scenic City Neurotherapy for a discussion that challenged so many assumptions about ketamine therapy.Charles presents what he calls the "collective lie" in ketamine therapy - the argument that the obsession with psychedelic experiences and mystical insights for a growing segment of providers in our industry is not just misguided, but actually making our patients worse. He walks through the neurobiological evidence showing that the real therapeutic action happens days after treatment during the neuroplasticity window, not during those profound moments when patients feel like they're talking to God or having life-changing realizations.You'll hear Charles critique the research methodologies that seem to support ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, explaining why group averages can mask poor individual outcomes and why the frequently cited KAP studies may actually show lower success rates than standard ketamine protocols. He also shares refreshingly honest advice about starting a clinic - including his decision to open with folding chairs rather than go into debt for impressive furniture.We're also trying something new with this episode: audio sidebars. As we talk, we'll pause to provide additional context about complex concepts like psychoplastogens, research study limitations, and the cutting-edge science behind separating therapeutic effects from psychedelic experiences. Think of these as educational moments designed to help you fully understand and enjoy the episode.This conversation will make you question whether the approaches many of us have been using actually serve our patients - or if we've been chasing the wrong mechanisms entirely.What You'll Learn in This Episode· Charles's entrepreneurial journey - How he started Scenic City Neurotherapy with minimal capital and his advice for keeping overhead low during startup· The "collective lie" concept - Why Charles believes the field's emphasis on ketamine experiences actually reduces treatment success rates· Neuroplasticity mechanisms - Detailed explanation of the NMDA-glutamate-BDNF pathway and why the therapeutic window occurs after, not during, ketamine administration· Psychoplastogens vs psychedelics - Understanding David E. Olson's groundbreaking research on compounds that promote neuroplasticity without hallucinogenic effects· Research methodology critique - Analysis of popular KAP studies and why methodological flaws may be masking poor individual patient outcomes· Evidence-based positioning - How to counter the "ketamine is just anesthesia" criticism with solid neurobiological science· Experience vs neuroplasticity - Why Charles argues that focusing on insights and visions during treatment may be counterproductiveKey Takeaways· Ketamine may function primarily as a psychoplastogen rather than a classic psychedelic, blocking NMDA receptors to trigger neuroplasticity cascades instead of flooding serotonin receptors like traditional psychedelics· The therapeutic neuroplasticity window occur days to weeks after ketamine administration, when BDNF-driven synaptic remodeling takes place, not necessarily during the acute dissociative experience· Research comparing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to standard protocols could show mixed results, with some studies reporting lower individual response rates despite promising group averages· Providers who overfocus on experiential components during treatment may inadvertently create performance pressure that could reduce patient outcomes and increase perceived treatment failure rates· Startup ketamine clinics might benefit from beginning embarrassingly small with minimal overhead, focusing resources on essential clinical equipment rather than impressive lobbies or furniture· David E. Olson's psychoplastogen research suggests that neuroplastic benefits might be separable from psychedelic experiences, supporting approaches that prioritize physiological mechanisms over experiential componentsEpisode 52 show notes:00:00:00 - Teaser: When Patients Feel They Failed00:00:17 - Introduction and Episode Setup00:02:06 - Charles's Journey into Ketamine Therapy00:04:30 - The Entrepreneurial Leap00:06:00 - Startup Advice: Think Embarrassingly Small00:08:30 - Evolution of the Ketamine Field00:10:00 - The "Collective Lie" Concept Introduction00:12:30 - Neurobiological Mechanisms00:16:30 - Psychoplastogens vs. Psychedelics00:24:00 - David E. Olson's Revolutionary Research00:27:27 - Audio Sidebar: Psychoplastogens & David E. Olson00:30:00 - Research Critique: KAP Study vs Real-World IV Ketamine Data00:34:27 - Episode Wrap-upThanks for listening

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Do you struggle with negative thoughts, anxiety, fear, worry, grief or depression?  In this inspiring interview, Neurosurgeon, Dr. Lee Warren shares his profound journey through grief, faith, and neuroscience, revealing how self-brain surgery and neuroplasticity can transform lives. He explains how the mind and the brain are different and that we have the capability to rewire our brains with the power of our minds!  Dr. Lee tells his own devastating story of the loss of his son and how God revealed to him through functional brain imaging that self-brain surgery can actually bring lasting positive change to our minds, brains and bodies!  His new book "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery"  brings practical insights on changing your thoughts, overcoming despair, and living with hope and purpose.   Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast: Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!   Resources More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | Youtube The Life Changing Art of Self Brain Surgery - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XYZ1234 Dr. Lee Warren's Podcast - https://drleewarren.com/podcast Dr. Lee Warren's Website - https://drleewarren.com Follow Dr. Lee Warren on Instagram - https://instagram.com/drleewarren Dr. Lee Warren's Book and Talks - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dr.+Lee+Warren This Episode is brought to you by  Advanced Medicine Alternatives Get back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/ Chapters 00:00 Neuroscience Meets Faith: The Brain as a Tool for Hope 11:15 Functional MRI and the Power of Thought 13:54 The Path Out of Hopelessness: Self-Brain Surgery 17:46 Neuroplasticity and Biblical Principles 28:19 The Two Patient Rule: Impact on Family and Society 38:41 The 10 Commandments of Self Brain Surgery 45:49 Practical Steps for Transformation and Hope      

High performers are taught to push harder, but what if the real breakthrough comes from learning to regulate, recover, and reconnect? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Owen Marcus, Founder and CEO of MELD (Men's Emotional Leadership Development) and author of Grow Up: A Man's Guide to Emotional Maturity. Owen unpacks why high-performing entrepreneurs often hit an invisible ceiling despite doing “everything right.” Drawing on five decades of experience working with leaders, athletes, and elite performers, Owen explains how chronic stress, emotional disconnection, and nervous system overload quietly erode performance, relationships, and fulfillment. This conversation bridges neuroscience, leadership, and personal growth to reveal how building resilience from the body up unlocks the final 30% of untapped potential. Key Takeaways:→ Entrepreneurs are often wired for survival, not fulfillment, which leads to chronic overdrive.→ Long-term stress creates allostatic load, silently shrinking resilience and emotional capacity. → High performance at work does not automatically translate into a healthy connection at home. → Neuroplasticity allows leaders to rewire stress patterns and build new capacity over time. → Somatic mindfulness helps retrain the nervous system by increasing body awareness. Owen Marcus is the Founder and CEO of MELD (Men's Emotional Leadership Development), demonstrating the transformative potential of evidence-based peer support. A pioneer in men's emotional health, his retreats, workshops, coaching, training, and other programs enhance relational dynamics and support men's personal and professional growth and leadership development. For nearly three decades, MELD has been a trusted guide for men navigating the complex terrain of modern life: stress, relationships, leadership, and identity. Marcus is also the author of Grow Up: A Man's Guide to Emotional Maturity. In it, Marcus leads readers on an enlightening path toward the authentic self, revealing how men need clarity, purpose, connection, and the support of other men to thrive. A founding member of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy (USABP) and a member of Division 51 of the American Psychological Association, Marcus integrates neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, and somatic mindfulness to help individuals and groups cultivate emotional intelligence and authentic leadership. Connect With Owen:Website: https://meld.community/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meld.men/X: https://x.com/meldmenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/meldmenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meldmenscommunity/

Still in chronic pain even though your blood work is normal and scans show nothing is wrong? Discover why nervous system dysregulation and neuroplastic pain may be keeping your chronic pain alive, and how retraining your brain can calm the stress response and begin healing. You'll also be guided through a simple practice to help you shift your nervous system and lessen pain in real time. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni  In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 Introduction ⏰ 02:37 Chronic Pain and My Personal Journey ⏰ 08:38 The Role of the Nervous System in Pain ⏰ 14:38 Experiencing Safety and Grounding Techniques ⏰ 20:42 Empowerment Through Awareness and Action ⏰ 24:31 Breathing Exercise for Nervous System Relaxation ⏰ 30:41 Activating the Relaxation Response ⏰ 33:37 The Neuroplasticity of the Brain ⏰ 37:09 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/ 

In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John explores a surprising reason the voice can feel different with age. He explains how changes in the brain and nervous system affect the speed and precision of the signals that control your voice. The encouraging news is that the brain remains highly adaptable, and understanding these changes is the first step toward strengthening the brain-voice connection.   Episode highlights: Changes in myelin, dopamine, acetylcholine, and motor planning can affect vocal speed, timing, and precision. Neuroplasticity means the brain can still adapt and strengthen with training well into later life. Singing and musical training can help keep the brain's voice-related systems more responsive.   To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, on-line courses, Voiceschool.com featuring his Teaching Team of Experts, Speaker Training and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: JohnHenny.com

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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, Doctor's of Physical Therapy, welcome Thoryn Stephens, a scientist and founder of Brain One, to discuss optimizing brain health and human performance. Thoryn shares insights on hydration, micro habits, and the role of wearables and AI in personalizing health protocols. The conversation highlights the importance of behavior change, women's health, and the transformative potential of brain-computer interfaces. Listeners learn practical strategies for building sustainable habits and how technology can empower individuals to improve brain function, resilience, and overall well-being. Whether listeners are looking to 'train my brain for better focus', use technology to 'train my brain for peak performance', or simply discover new ways to 'train my brain for lifelong health', this episode offers actionable health tips and inspiration to address daily pain points. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women's health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! LMNT Electrolytes: Free Gift with Purchase! Stay hydrated and energized with LMNT electrolytes—sodium, potassium, and magnesium for brain and body. It's our favorite micro nutrition hack to get those essential minerals in! Get a free gift with every purchase and try new flavors! Get your Free Gift now! Thoryn's Resources: Brain.One's Website Brain.One on IG Brain.One on LinkedIn We think you'll love: Free Week of Jen Health Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel For full show notes and resources vitas https://jen.health/podcast/451 What You'll Learn from Thoryn... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send Jay comments via textWhat if the second half of your life is where your real story begins? In this energizing episode, mentor and speaker Joy Rowland joins us for a raw conversation about rebuilding confidence, cultivating true sisterhood, and using neuroplasticity to change what seems unchangeable. From her journey of overcoming poverty in northern Nigeria, through a decade of grit in London, to a fresh start in Canada, Joy shares her battle with imposter syndrome and language barriers, and how she learned that success is not just for others. Step by step, she teaches us how to question old programming and practice new thoughts, leading to transformative results.We dive deep into why community is more powerful than willpower, especially after 40 and through the empty nest phase. Joy provides practical tips for making new connections—starting with simple greetings, compliments, and showing up consistently. She explains how therapy and coaching can work together to help process old wounds and move forward clearly.If you're feeling invisible, burnt out, or stuck, this episode offers a grounded roadmap filled with evidence-based confidence and accountability. Key Takeaways:Redefine success in your 40s and beyond.Discover why community accelerates personal growth.Simple ways to forge meaningful friendships online and offline.Combine therapy and coaching for holistic healing.Use neuroplasticity to reshape your beliefs and actions.Joy Rowland's Bio: Joy Rowland is a certified Next Level Mentor and the creator of the Next Level Women brand. She is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs create real momentum, stay motivated, and reach their next level — personally, professionally, and financially. She does this by creating a supportive, loving and inspiring place where women can find sisterhood, inspiration, accountability, and support to reach their next level.Find Joy Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Podcast Support the showBECOME A VIP SUBSCRIBER (Join Today!) Bonus Content for Subscribers Only Episode Shoutouts Thank You Emails Private Meet & Greets via Zoom + More ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. Review us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly. LOVE THE SHOW?Get THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagCONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok

วิดีโอ “EP.435 วิธีป้องกันความผิดซ้ำ” โดยคุณหมอประเวช ตันติพิวัฒนสกุล ได้สรุปแนวคิดและวิธีการเพื่อช่วยให้เราเรียนรู้จากความผิดพลาดและพัฒนาตนเองได้ดังนี้ครับ: 1. ปรับทัศนคติต่อความผิดพลาด (Mindset) มองความผิดเป็นการเรียนรู้: การเรียนรู้ที่มีประสิทธิภาพต้องมีส่วนผสมของการทำผิดและทำถูก การทำถูกตลอดเวลาอาจหมายถึงเราไม่ได้เติบโตหรือก้าวออกจากพื้นที่เดิม (Comfort Zone) [01:14] กฎ 85%: สัดส่วนที่เหมาะสมในการเรียนรู้คือ ทำถูก 85% และทำผิด 15% หากทำผิดมากเกินไป (เช่น 30%) จะทำให้เสียกำลังใจและลดแรงจูงใจในการฝึกฝน [03:51] Growth Mindset vs Fix Mindset: * คนที่มี Growth Mindset จะเห็นความผิดพลาดเป็นโอกาสในการพัฒนา [17:59] คนที่มี Fix Mindset จะมองความผิดเป็นเรื่องน่าละอายและสะท้อนถึงความด้อยความสามารถที่เปลี่ยนแปลงไม่ได้ ทำให้ปิดกั้นการเรียนรู้ [15:16] 2. กลไกของสมองและความผิดพลาด ปฏิกิริยา 2 จังหวะ: เมื่อทำผิด วินาทีแรกทุกคนจะรู้สึกแย่เหมือนกัน แต่ในวินาทีถัดมา สมองจะแยกเป็นสองทาง: ทางหนึ่งคือพยายามทำความเข้าใจและแก้ไข (เรียนรู้ได้) อีกทางหนึ่งคือพยายามปกป้องตัวเองและปิดกั้น (เรียนรู้ไม่ได้) [09:51] ความยืดหยุ่นของสมอง (Neuroplasticity): สมองสามารถเปลี่ยนแปลงและเรียนรู้ได้ตลอดชีวิต แต่การฝึกสมองไม่เหมือนการฝึกกล้ามเนื้อที่ทำท่าเดิมซ้ำๆ แต่ต้องอาศัย “ความแปลกใหม่และความท้าทาย” ที่ยากกว่าเดิมเล็กน้อยอยู่เสมอ [20:54] 3. วิธีปฏิบัติเพื่อป้องกันการทำผิดซ้ำ การทบทวนและสรุปบทเรียน: เมื่อเกิดความผิดพลาด ต้องมีกระบวนการวิเคราะห์ว่าผิดที่จุดไหน และจะปรับปรุงวิธีคิดหรือวิธีทำอย่างไรในครั้งหน้า [06:44] ก้าวเล็กๆ ในพื้นที่การเรียนรู้: เลือกเรื่องที่ต้องการแก้ไข แล้วฝึกฝนในระดับความยากที่พอเหมาะ (มีโอกาสผิด 15%) และทำอย่างสม่ำเสมอ [24:01] สื่อสารเพื่อตอกย้ำ: การบอกกล่าวหรือเขียนเรียบเรียงแนวทางการพัฒนาตนเองให้ผู้อื่นรับรู้ จะช่วยตอกย้ำระบบความคิดใหม่ในสมองและสร้างแรงกระตุ้นให้ทำให้สำเร็จ [25:43] 4. ปัจจัยอื่นๆ ที่เกี่ยวข้อง ปมค้างใจ: บางครั้งความผิดซ้ำซากอาจเกิดจากปมในอดีตที่ทำให้เราสูญเสียความยืดหยุ่นทางอารมณ์ ซึ่งต้องอาศัยการเยียวยาจากภายในควบคู่ไปด้วย [29:16] การตัดสินใจ: ความผิดพลาดมักเกิดจากการตัดสินใจขณะสมองล้า หรือถูกกดดันด้วยเวลา ควรตัดสินใจเรื่องสำคัญในช่วงที่สมองสดชื่น และสร้างกฎเกณฑ์ง่ายๆ สำหรับเรื่องไม่สำคัญเพื่อประหยัดพลังงานสมอง [35:54] สรุปสั้นๆ: หัวใจสำคัญของการไม่ทำผิดซ้ำคือการมี “สติ” ในการยอมรับความผิดพลาด ไม่ตำหนิตัวเองจนเกินไป แต่ให้นำความผิดนั้นมาวิเคราะห์เพื่อปรับปรุงภายใต้ความเชื่อว่าเราสามารถพัฒนาได้เสมอครับ

Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd RiddleWhy do some rehab programs fail to produce lasting results — while others help patients rebuild strength, resilience, and performance?In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we take a deep dive into the science behind effective rehabilitation.Building on the framework discussed in Part 1 of this series, Dr. Todd Riddle explores what is actually happening inside the body when rehabilitation is done correctly — from tissue healing and fascia mechanics to neurological adaptation and neuroplasticity.You'll learn how progressive loading, sensory input, and movement-based interventions influence the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and overall recovery process.If you're a clinician, student, or healthcare professional working in rehab, sports medicine, or human performance, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how rehab truly works — and why progression and load management are essential for long-term outcomes.Key Topics: The role of fascia in movement, force transmission, and sensory feedbackWhy the concept of “densification” may be more accurate than “adhesions”What tensegrity means for stability and whole-body movementHow afferentation and sensory input influence the nervous system

The word “trauma” is used so widely at present, arguably too widely. But it bespeaks a tenor of our shared reality. This episode is a journey inside what I've come to see as a parallel universe unfolding, where our species is unlocking knowledge about ourselves and capacities for radical healing of the most extreme trauma and distress. These findings are even giving rise to dramatic healing alliances across political and social lines that are inflamed in the culture at large.  At universities and research laboratories around the U.S. and world, there are countless clinical studies, yielding results it's hard not at times to call miraculous — for complex PTSD, long-term addiction, treatment-resistant depression. What I'm talking about are therapeutically-administered treatments with plant medicines and chemical compounds we call psychedelic or empathogenic. Use those words, and many of us — including me until not that long ago — might become wary. Like all forces of great power, these can cut in every direction — the dark and the light of the human condition. But the conversation you are about to hear, with one of the leading neuroscientists in this field, revolves around serious, important research in settings designed for careful, beneficial human effect. Gül Dölen's groundbreaking contribution to all of us is in her fascinating insight into what psychedelically-assisted therapies are revealing about the workings of the human brain and the brain's capacity to change and the human capacity for major transformation altogether. The potential consequences of this science are intimate and civilizational at once. I see them as a stunning ray of hope in a struggling world. I interviewed Gül Dölen at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Find an excellent transcript of this show, edited by humans, on our show page. Sign yourself and others up for The Pause to be on our mailing list for all things On Being and to receive Krista's monthly Saturday newsletter, including a heads up on new episodes, special offerings, recommendations, and event invitations. Gül Dölen leads the Dölen Lab at U.C. Berkeley, where she is a Professor and the Bob & Renee Parsons Endowed Chair in the Department of Neuroscience and the Department of Psychology at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute. She also maintains an Adjunct Professorship in Neuroscience and Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi discuss building an "Invincible Brain." Challenging the myth that cognitive decline is inevitable, Dr. Fotuhi outlines five pillars—exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and brain training, proven to increase brain volume and neuroplasticity. The discussion highlights how racket sports and balance training activate the cerebellum to boost overall function and reduce Alzheimer's risk. By consistently challenging the nervous system, you can shift the aging paradigm, achieving mental sharpness and vitality well into your 80s and 90s. This is the blueprint for lifelong brain health.     For Audience ·       Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/ !      Takeaways ·       Cognitive decline is often driven by lifestyle factors. ·       Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can mitigate cognitive decline. ·       Physical activity, especially balance training, is crucial for brain health. ·       Aging should be viewed as an opportunity for growth, not decline. ·       Trauma and psychological health significantly impact cognitive function. ·       Neuroplasticity allows the brain to change and adapt throughout life. ·       Stress management techniques can improve brain function and resilience. ·       Mindset plays a critical role in how we perceive aging and health. ·       Engaging in new activities can enhance brain health and longevity. ·       Everyone has the potential to improve their cognitive abilities at any age.       Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cognitive Health and Aging 04:46 The Five Pillars of Brain Health 08:41 Challenging the Brain for Longevity 11:28 Mindset Shift on Aging 14:24 Reversing Cognitive Decline 19:00 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 23:32 Healing from Psychological Trauma 24:31 Neuroplasticity and the Brain's Ability to Change 28:17 Genetics and Neurotransmitter Functionality 31:35 Mastering Stress and Achieving Flow State 32:58 Mindset and Personal Growth 37:40 Agency and Joy in Life 39:46 Understanding Glutamate and Its Effects 43:12 Rebuilding the Brain and Cognitive Improvement   To learn more about Dr. Majid Fotuhi: Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/ Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw      Gladden Longevity Podcast Disclosures Production & Independence The Gladden Longevity Podcast and Age Hackers are produced by Gladden Longevity Podcast, which operates independently from Dr. Jeffrey Gladden's clinical practice and research at Gladden Longevity in Irving, Texas. Dr. Gladden may serve as a founder, advisor, or investor in select health, wellness, or longevity-related ventures. These may occasionally be referenced in podcast discussions when relevant to educational topics. Any such mentions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Medical Disclaimer The Gladden Longevity Podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services — including the giving of medical advice — and no doctor–patient relationship is formed through this podcast or its associated content. The information shared on this podcast, including opinions, research discussions, and referenced materials, is not intended to replace or serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition they may have. 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Mike Ochsner joins Denise Allen to share how repeated concussions led him into applied neurology—and why simple vision and balance drills can create big shifts in recovery and performance. They discuss why so many people are told “this is as good as it gets,” how the brainstem and vestibular system affect reading, driving, pain, and coordination, and a few listener-friendly drills you can safely experiment with to explore what your brain can do.Resources mentioned: Peak Brain Reboot (free experiential workshop): https://peakbrainreboot.com Book – Unleash ADHD As Your Six Million Dollar Superpower: https://adhdadvantage.com Also available on Amazon.If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.Click the link above to message me directly. It comes to me as FAN MAIL! How great is that? Just click on the place that says, "If you liked this episode CLICK HERE:"

Welcome back to Late Boomers! We're your hosts, Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins, and today's episode dives into one of our most exciting and empowering topics yet—brain health, neuroplasticity, and the incredible power of reinvention at any age.In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tere Linzey, a licensed educational psychologist and founder of BrainMatterZ. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Linzey specializes in helping people of all ages strengthen critical brain functions like memory, attention, processing speed, and executive skills. If you've ever wondered whether cognitive decline is inevitable as you age, get ready for some surprising—and reassuring—news!We explore why keeping your brain active is a game-changer, how simple daily habits can help you maintain and even enhance your cognitive abilities, and why “use it or lose it” isn't just a saying—it's science-backed truth. Dr. Linzey also shares research-backed tips, practical exercises, and fresh perspectives that will inspire you to make your brain's health a top priority.Key TakeawaysCognitive Decline Is Not Inevitable: According to Dr. Linzey, it's a lack of use—not age—that erodes our mental sharpness. Your brain thrives on challenge and engagement.Neuroplasticity Explained: The brain is always learning and adapting. What you practice becomes hardwired—so focus on habits that move you toward your goals.Why Adults Over 50 Have a Unique Advantage: Now is a powerful time to focus on your brain. Reinvention, learning new skills, and even changing careers can stimulate neuroplasticity.The Power of Physical and Mental Exercise: Activities like ping pong, pickleball, and Dr. Linzey's “brain cards” combine movement with mental focus to boost cognitive fitness.Practical “Brain Optimization” Methods: From pen-and-paper planning to timed brain games, there are fun and accessible ways to stay sharp. Socialization, exercise, and novelty are top performers for brain health.Beware Over-Reliance on Technology: As much as digital tools are helpful, using them as a crutch can dull your critical thinking. Offset screen time with real-world activities.Maintenance is Key: Treat your brain like any other essential system in your life. Maintenance, variety, and challenge keep you vibrant—at any age.If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow us on your favorite podcast platform, leave us a review, and share this conversation with someone who needs a reminder that it's never too late to reinvent, learn, and thrive.For show links, brain card resources, and more inspiration, visit lateboomers.us. Let's keep this conversation going—send us your questions or stories of reinvention!Stay curious, keep growing, and remember: it's never too late to boom.

You already know movement is good for your brain. But is the way you're moving actually delivering the brain protection you think it is?In part one of Move for Your Brain, Amy sits down with Marian Barnick — registered kinesiologist and movement therapist with 30 years of experience — to explore what the menopause transition actually does to your body's ability to move, and why quality of movement matters more than quantity.If you've been exercising and still not feeling the results you expect, this episode explains why — and what to do about it.What You'll LearnWhy movement is medicine — not just for your joints, but for your brainHow the menopause transition changes muscle mass, joint health, energy, and recoveryWhat BDNF is and why triggering it matters for memory and learningThe difference between a kinesiologist, physiotherapist, and personal trainer — and when you need eachWhy quality of movement is more important than quantity (Marian's pushback will surprise you)What Marian's Foundations First framework is and how to apply it to your exercise routineWhat to Listen For[1:55]  Marian explains what a kinesiologist actually does — and why most people have never heard of one[7:04]  "Movement is medicine" — what that really means beyond the gym[9:00]  The physical and emotional changes of menopause that most women aren't warned about[12:27]  Why BDNF is your brain's miracle grow — and how to trigger it[14:00]  Strength training and insulin resistance: the connection your doctor probably hasn't mentioned[16:06]  Marian introduces Foundations First: mobility → stability → strength → endurance[18:32]  "I'd fight you on that" — why quality beats quantity every time[20:32]  Pain as a check engine light: why masking it is the worst thing you can do Resources MentionedRESTORED Protocol (free guide): moxie-club.com/restoredIs It Just Brain Fog? Quiz: moxie-club.com/bfquizEpisode 114 with Marian Barnick: [link]Marian Barnick's free lower body mobility guide: [Marian's link] RESOURCES: Book a FREE Discovery Call with Amy Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating. Schedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with Amy Follow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching Follow Amy on Facebook @amylangcoaching Subscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

Most men believe their porn addiction defines them.They think, Why am I turned on by this? Why does my brain go here? Why can't I stop watching porn?Underneath those questions is shame.But here's what I want you to understand: you didn't consciously choose your sexual scripts. Your nervous system learned them. Your brain absorbed them. Your body stored them. And what was conditioned can be retrained.In this episode, I break down how porn addiction rewires desire, how sexual conditioning shapes your arousal patterns, and why your cravings are not proof of your moral failure — they're proof of neurological conditioning.If you've ever wondered:Why am I addicted to porn?Why does porn feel so powerful?Can porn rewire your brain?How do I stop watching porn for good?This episode will give you answers rooted in psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual truth.I'll also walk you through practical tools I use with clients in my porn addiction recovery coaching program, including:The Script Mapping frameworkThe Protector ConversationThe RAIL method (Recognize, Appreciate, Insecurities, Lead)How to retrain desire instead of suppressing itYou are not your cravings.You are not beyond repair.Your sexual desire is not the enemy — misdirected conditioning is.Neuroplasticity works both ways. If pornography addiction rewired your brain, disciplined emotional retraining can restore it.This is not about white-knuckling. This is not about fighting yourself. This is about self-leadership.If you're ready to overcome porn addiction, break free from shame, and build a recovery mindset and lifestyle that lasts, this episode will show you how.And if you want to go deeper, check out the Reclaim Sexual Joy course or schedule a free consultation at nomordesire.com.You didn't choose your scripts.But you can choose who you become next.Link to Blog Article for this EpisodeFor a complete collection of all recovery tools and training, visit nomoredesire.com/tools. This is your central hub for the free eBook, Workshop, The RAIL Method ™, online courses, No More Desire Brotherhood, and more — all designed to equip you with the practical strategies and deeper framework needed to break free from porn and build lasting freedom.If you're ready to build the mindset and lifestyle that lead to long-term freedom from porn addiction, apply for my 1-on-1 Porn Addiction Recovery Coaching Program. You'll receive weekly group coaching sessions, private community connection, online course lessons & applied exercises, and weekly deep-dive coaching sessions.Support the showNo More Desire

In this episode, we're diving into the science of neuroplasticity and how your brain can be deliberately rewired to support the identity you actually want. Because real change doesn't happen by trying harder. It happens by becoming someone new. ✅ ‌ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW TO STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK ‌ Don't forget to sign up for our free “How to Stop Caring What People Think” webinar masterclass at https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring ‌ ✅‌ GET ACCELERATED RESULTS: Our next-level coaching happens at: http://www.collegeofconfidence.com ✅ STAY CONNECTED.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Neil Levin, the Senior Nutrition Education Manager and a product formulator for NOW(r) Foods and Protocol for Life Balance. 

Nutritional Support for Brain Health: Lifestyle, Curcumin, Magnesium, and Key Nootropics: Nutrition educator/formulator Neil Levin from Protocol for Life Balance details nutritional support for brain health amid skepticism about “brain-boosting” supplements, citing a preprint randomized controlled trial using a multifaceted lifestyle plan (diet, exercise, sleep) plus targeted supplementation that reportedly improved and even reversed symptoms in people with mild cognitive impairment. They contrast lifestyle strategies with costly, side-effect-prone injectable “plaque-buster” Alzheimer's drugs and notes debate about whether amyloid is a root cause or byproduct. The conversation highlights inflammation and oxidation as major aging-related brain threats and reviews supplements including a brain-targeted curcumin (discussing bioavailability, delivery methods, blood–brain barrier crossing, and claims of lowering beta-amyloid protein), magnesium L-threonate for CNS delivery, phosphatidylserine and acetylcholine support (including huperzine), ginkgo and gotu kola, glutamine/GABA pathways, creatine, omega-3s (DHA/EPA and algae sources), B vitamins, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, and cocoa flavanols, plus concerns about supplement industry enforcement.

Reset your nervous system in just 10 minutes with this science-backed NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) protocol. Hosted by Clinical Hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett, this session is designed to shift you from high-beta stress waves into a state of deep physiological recovery. By utilizing the physiological sigh and guided Yoga Nidra techniques, you will actively lower cortisol, regulate your parasympathetic nervous system, and prime your brain for neuroplasticity.Timestamps & Key Moments00:00 – Cold Intro: The hard reset for your brain.00:32 – Welcome: Intro with Martin Hewlett, Clinical Hypnotherapist.01:06 – The Physiological Sigh: Activating your parasympathetic nervous system.02:25 – The Liminal State: Entering the space between wakefulness and sleep.04:42 – NSDR Affirmations: Reprogramming for resilience and calm.08:53 – 3 Daily Tips: How to maintain a calm mind throughout your day.10:06 – Outro: Final thoughts and how to support the show.3 Tips for a Calmer LifeThe 2-Minute Reset: Use the double-inhale "physiological sigh" to kill stress instantly.View Sunlight: Get 5 minutes of natural light to set your circadian rhythm and improve sleep.Monotask: Give your brain the gift of focus by doing one thing at a time for one hour today.If this NSDR protocol helped you find peace today, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps others find this sanctuary of calm. With over 2,000 shows, Calming Anxiety is here for your daily mental health journey.

Explore the latest research on skyrocketing dementia risk, cognitive reserve, and the critical roles of strength training and vitamin D. #DementiaPrevention #PublicHealth #VitaminD

We are blessed to welcome Jessica Taylor to Episode 241 of World Awakenings — a powerful story of traumatic brain injury recovery, spiritual awakening, resilience, and the healing power of the mind. At just 31 years old, Jessica's life changed in an instant after a devastating fall down a staircase left her with a severe brain injury and total memory loss. Forced to relearn how to think, process, and live independently, she faced what doctors suggested could be a 16–20 year recovery — largely on her own. But instead of surrendering to tragedy, Jessica transformed her suffering into a profound spiritual journey of self-discovery and higher consciousness. Over the next two decades, she immersed herself in theology, ancient wisdom traditions, cross-cultural spirituality, and metaphysical teachings. Her deep research and lived experience led her to groundbreaking insights into reincarnation, universal consciousness, the interconnectedness of all life, and humanity's sacred bond with nature. Her extraordinary transformation is captured in two powerful books:"From Tragedy to Triumph: Reawakening My Broken Brain" — A memoir of survival, perseverance, and neuroplasticity — and "A Spiritual Awakening: A Search for Hidden Jewels", a profound exploration of spiritual truth and inner transformation. Now 87 years young, Jessica continues to inspire audiences with her message of hope, human endurance, spiritual growth, and the limitless potential of the brain to heal after trauma. Her story is a testament to post-traumatic growth, faith, resilience, and the extraordinary capacity for transformation after unimaginable loss. In this episode, we explore:Brain injury recovery and neuroplasticitySpiritual awakening after traumaReincarnation and universal consciousnessThe interconnectedness of humanityHealing the mind after lossFinding purpose through adversityIf you're interested in spiritual growth, consciousness expansion, overcoming adversity, brain healing, personal transformation, and awakening to your higher self, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Make sure to grab your copy of Karl Gruber's best-selling book, "True Spirituality & the Law of Attraction: A Beautiful Symbiotic Relationship"TIMESTAMP:00:00 – Introduction & episode overview02:10 – Jessica's life before the accident05:30 – The fall and traumatic brain injury09:45 – Memory loss and relearning life15:20 – Doctors' prognosis and inner strength20:40 – Trauma becomes spiritual awakening27:10 – Theology, reincarnation & ancient teachings34:55 – Universal consciousness & interconnectedness41:30 – Neuroplasticity and healing the brain47:50 – Writing From Tragedy to Triumph54:20 – Teaching and learning at 8759:10 – Final reflections on resilience and hope1:02:00 – Closing thoughts & gratitude

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!Whistleblowers are coming forward with a chilling new narrative: the secret space program has shifted from exploration to active combat. In this episode of Far Out With Faust, we investigate allegations that a covert interstellar conflict is being waged using photon electromagnetic pulse weapons and craft that require a consciousness-based interface to operate.Perhaps most shocking is the claim that the recruitment for this "Space War" began in American public schools. We examine the potential connection between the Department of Defense and the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program, exploring whether psychological screening and "Hemi-Sync" tonal conditioning were used to identify and prepare children for a life in the shadows.In this conversation, we dive into the infrastructure of this alleged interstellar fleet—including the USS Curtis LeMay and the USS Roscoe Hillenkoetter—and the parallel military research into consciousness that traces back to the CIA's Stanford Research Institute. This is a deep dive into the "Immaculate Constellation" and the hidden systems hiding in plain sight within our own classrooms.In this episode:- The Combat Shift: Why new whistleblowers claim the secret space program is no longer about exploration, but active warfare.- The Interstellar Fleet: Reports of advanced spacecraft like the USS Curtis LeMay and the Deep Quantum Tunneling Protocol.- Psionic Interfaces: Why traditional mechanical controls are insufficient for advanced non-human craft and require cognitive interfacing.- The GATE Selection System: Examining allegations that gifted student programs functioned as a multi-layered screening process for defense contractors.- Neuroplasticity & Recruitment: Why children between ages two and ten were allegedly targeted for specialized training and "astral" retrieval.- Immaculate Constellation: The program name referenced in connection to structured training environments for clandestine operations.- The Gateway Process: A look at the Army's 1983 assessment of hemispheric synchronization and frequency-based cognitive techniques.- Non-Human Collaboration: Claims of alleged cooperation with "Tall White" extraterrestrials and the suppression of advanced energy systems.- Tracking the UAP: The role of "Golden Domes" and the Global Access Program in tracking infrastructure.- The 1988 Sunset Review: Why some California school districts spent up to fifty percent of their funding on "identification" rather than instruction.This isn't just a conspiracy theory; it is an exploration of how the most ordinary classrooms in America may be connected to a global, interstellar infrastructure far bigger than anyone ever imagined.Join Us On Patreon For uncensored episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive community access: https://patreon.com/FarOutWithFaustListen on Spotify + Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6StPwgq2di3f8uxnc6SmIfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-out-with-faust-fowf/id1533017218FOWF & Faust Checho on SOCIALhttps://www.instagram.com/faroutwithfaust/https://www.instagram.com/theonefaustchecho/https://www.facebook.com/Faroutwithfausthttps://www.facebook.com/faustchecho/https://x.com/faustchechoQUESTION THE ANSWERS™#SecretSpaceProgram #GATE #UAPwe'd love to hear from you

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Here I offer a guided meditation exploring the impermanent nature of our world, of our body, and of consciousness. Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

What if the very thing that once wounded you… could become the catalyst that finally heals you? In this powerful episode of Dr. Judy WTF, Tony and Dr. Judy dive deep into a groundbreaking therapeutic concept: “Shock Good Therapy” — a paradigm-shifting approach to rewiring the emotional disconnect that often stems from unresolved childhood trauma. Most of us are familiar with being “shocked bad” — triggered by abandonment, rejection, emotional neglect, or toxic relationship dynamics that reinforce negative core beliefs like “I'm not lovable,” “I don't matter,” or “I'm not good enough.” These early wounds can encode deep into our psyche, keeping us trapped in cycles of reaction, defense mechanisms, and emotional chaos. But what happens when someone unexpectedly takes ownership instead of projecting blame? When vulnerability replaces defensiveness? When a partner responds with accountability instead of avoidance? That's where the Shock Good begins. Dr. Judy explains how these surprising, growth-oriented responses can neurologically interrupt toxic patterns, soothe the amygdala, and begin forming new, healthier neural pathways — ultimately bridging the emotional disconnect and creating the safety needed for true connection and healing. From relationships and family systems to everyday interactions with strangers, learn how even small moments of empathy, boundary-setting, and self-awareness can spark transformative “shock good” experiences — for yourself and others. Is it ever too late to change? Can one person shift an entire family dynamic? And how do you offer compassion without becoming depleted? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on emotional ownership, healthy boundaries, and how to stop repeating the past — by rewiring your future.

 Anxiety is not a flaw — it's a future-focused alarm system that can become a learned habit in the brain and body. In this fast, practical episode, Dex breaks down what anxiety really is, why it becomes chronic, and the hidden loops that keep it alive. You'll learn why logic alone can't switch it off, what makes it addictive, and how early environments shape your threat response. Most importantly, discover simple, real-time ways to calm your nervous system, regain sovereignty, and retrain your brain for safety, connection, and grounded leadership — at work and at home. Ask Dex AI Coach for tips on your specific anxiety issue, e.g. "How can I reduce anxiety about getting a task done by the deadline?" https://app.coachvox.ai/share/DexRandallSubscribe for more leadership and burnout recovery insights →  https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7393784577229709312Send a text----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership without Burnout https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Conversations about brain health have been dominated by a competing mix of fatalism and over-promising, with aging framed as inevitable decline and "brain optimisation" sold through weak evidence. So how should we think about cognition across the lifespan? In this episode, we explore the idea that neuroplasticity does not disappear in adulthood, but instead continues to respond, for better or worse, to repeated behaviours and exposures. Much of what is labelled age-related cognitive decline may in fact reflect an accumulation of modifiable risk factors. We also dig into how to critically evaluate brain-health claims and how lifestyle pillars such as exercise, sleep, diet, stress reduction and cognitive training fit into a coherent framework. The discussion extends to emerging multimodal intervention programs, their promising signals and their clear limitations, and to a broader, multifactorial view of Alzheimer's disease that moves beyond a narrow amyloid-centric model. Finally, we examine the role of genetics, including ApoE4, and why genetic risk does not equate to biological destiny, even later in life. Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a neurologist and an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins Mind/Brain Institute. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a Ph.D. in neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. That was followed by internship and neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Timestamps [03:41] Understanding neuroplasticity [05:22] Risk factors for cognitive decline [07:07] Evidence-based interventions for brain health [09:37] The five pillars of brain health [10:42] Dr. Fotuhi's multimodal program [19:09] Measuring cognitive function [24:43] The role of amyloid and tau in Alzheimer's [27:53] Genetics and lifestyle in brain health [30:03] Debunking myths and overhyped claims [36:08] Key ideas segment (premium subscribers only) Related Resources Go to episode page (with links to studies mentioned) Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course Dr. Fotuhi's book: The Invincible Brain

When Vance Basilio noticed his toddler son's eye suddenly turning inward, what began as intermittent esotropia gradually became a diagnosis of partially accommodative strabismus. After early reassurance from providers who focused only on eye health, Vance continued searching for answers and eventually found a developmental optometrist who evaluated Luca's visual function more comprehensively.In this episode, Vance shares their two-year journey of glasses, vision therapy, and intensive daily home practice. He discusses suppression, accommodative vs. non-accommodative components, measurable progress over time, and why their family chose a functional, long-term approach rather than surgery.If you're navigating a new strabismus diagnosis in your child, this honest parent perspective offers clarity, encouragement, hope, and practical insight.Connect with Denise Allen:Website: https://healingmysight.comHealing our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.Click the link above to message me directly. It comes to me as FAN MAIL! How great is that? Just click on the place that says, "If you liked this episode CLICK HERE:"

Meditation can be challenging at times. Occasionally we may experience things which surprise as a result. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this, or other meditation practices, please feel free to message me through my website: www.suchsweetthunder.orgI have been practicing meditation for 40 years and have been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and have authored two books. I have received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non-Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. I teach from a secular voice and I am passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition.If you find these podcasts helpful please consider making a donation: PayPal.me/suchsweetthunderMay All Benefit

In this enlightening episode of the personal development podcast 'Transform Your Mind,' mindset expert Coach Myrna shares six actionable steps to shift your mindset and create lasting life changes. Discover how mindset transformation can serve as the foundation for overcoming anxiety, trauma, and negativity, ultimately empowering you to rewire your mind for positivity and wellness. Through her engaging 5 Minute Fridays segment, Myrna breaks down complex concepts into practical motivation and self-improvement advice to help listeners experience inner transformation.Join us as we explore holistic wellness techniques and mindset strategies that improve mental health and foster healthy relationships. Whether you are seeking to overcome trauma, reduce transition anxiety, or simply cultivate happiness and empowerment, this episode offers valuable insights to renew your mind, support emotional healing, and promote personal growth on your journey to a better, healthier life.Timestamp Summary0:02 Transform Your Mindset to Transform Your Life4:33 Beliefs and Mindset Shape Your Life's Possibilities6:48 Harnessing Neuroplasticity and Visualization for Personal Transformation13:10 Transforming Trauma Responses Through Breathing and Environmental Changes16:04 Transform Your Mindset to Transform Your Life23:08 Engage and Share to Boost Content VisibilityKey Takeaways:Mindset as an Operating System: Your mindset operates like a computer's OS, influencing and directing the way you perceive and interact with the world.Neuroplasticity and Rewiring the Brain: The ability of the brain to rewire itself allows for changing thoughts and behavior patterns through repetition, emotion, and consistency.Importance of Environment: Surrounding oneself with supportive and empowering environments, including books and positive social media, is crucial for nurturing a growth mindset.Daily Habits and Identity: Establishing consistent habits that reflect your future identity strengthens the change process, making new mindsets natural over time.Grace and Patience: Mindset change is gradual; giving oneself grace throughout the process is vital for achieving long-term transformation.See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ For sponsored Brand interviews and sponsorship inquires please visit Partner With The Transform Your Mind Podcast | Myrna Young Life Coach

In this episode, I sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Louisa Nicola to unpack what women actually need to know about Alzheimer's risk, cognitive decline, and long term brain protection. We break down APOE genetics, advanced blood biomarkers that can now detect amyloid and tau with remarkable accuracy, and why brain health is inseparable from metabolic health. Louisa explains how muscle acts as a metabolic sink for glucose, why resistance training and high intensity intervals stimulate BDNF, and how sleep drives the glymphatic system to clear amyloid from the brain. If you want practical tools to assess your personal risk, understand your labs, and build a proactive prevention plan decades before symptoms appear, this conversation is for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → What does APOE4 mean for Alzheimer's risk? → Can exercise prevent cognitive decline? → Do blood tests detect early Alzheimer's? → How does perimenopause affect brain health? → Does hormone therapy reduce dementia risk? Sponsored By:  → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth |  Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast.  → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:27 - Mission to end Alzheimer's  → 00:03:28 - Women's rate of Alzheimer's  → 00:04:11 - Alzheimer's overview  → 00:07:44 - Education level & health  → 00:09:57 - Anatomy  → 00:14:16 - Neuroplasticity & glucose  → 00:19:38 - Amyloid-beta → 00:26:41 - LDL Cholesterol → 00:28:36 - Preparing for menopause  → 00:31:30 - Blood testing recommendations  → 00:34:26 - Lifestyle interventions  → 00:39:05 - Nutrition & the MIND diet  → 00:42:19 - Zone 2 vs zone 5 training  → 00:44:36 - Lactic acid  → 00:47:58 - HRT is protective → 00:50:19 - When to test for HRT → 00:51:56 - Testosterone + brain health  → 00:53:40 - Cognitive reserve  → 00:57:12 - Hot flashes  → 00:58:13 - Quick fixes  → 01:00:01 - Brain surgery  → 01:05:38 - The brain code  Show Links: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That's a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership Further Listening: → How to Take Control of Your Health in a Toxic Food Landscape | Max Lugavere  Check Out Louisa:  → Instagram  → The Brain Code Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

Send a textWhat happens when elite performance ends—but the pain doesn't?In this powerful episode of Joey Pinz Conversations, Joey sits down with former All-American linebacker and two-time national champion Brandon Day to unpack the hidden cost of high achievement—and the unexpected path to renewal.Brandon opens up about life after sports, identity loss, chronic pain, and burnout that spiraled into some of his darkest moments. From sleeping on a deflated air mattress in Los Angeles to questioning his own worth, his story is raw, honest, and deeply human.The turning point came through applied neuroscience and neurotraining—work that helped Brandon eliminate pain, regain clarity, and rebuild his life from the inside out. Today, as a father of triplets and founder of Evolved Athlete, he helps lifelong athletes and high performers tap into flow states, restore nervous system balance, and perform without burning out.This conversation explores imposter syndrome, neuroplasticity, the brain's need for safety and predictability, and why consistency—not intensity—is the real edge.If you've ever felt stuck, broken, or past your prime—this episode will change how you think about performance, recovery, and what's possible next. 

Introduction: "Pain has a way of interrupting purpose. And when pain lasts long enough, survival replaces growth." This devastating reality defines most of the systems we've built—medical, educational, even in the church. We've become really good at helping people survive, but we've stopped dreaming about helping them flourish. Today we're exploring the difference between empire dreams (optimizing within broken systems) and kingdom dreams (believing God has designed something better than we can imagine). You're in the right place if: You've settled into helping your kids just cope with life when deep down you wonder if there's supposed to be more than surviving You keep asking "what's wrong with my kid?" instead of "what's wrong with how my kid is experiencing childhood?" You've been told "this is as good as it gets" and you've started to believe it You're tired of building better coping mechanisms when what you really want is healing and wholeness Imagine a car manufacturer where 60% of vehicles break down. Instead of redesigning the car, they just get better at repairs. No factory would do this—but this is exactly what we're doing with our children. Sixty percent of kids struggle with mental health issues, yet we're building better coping mechanisms instead of asking what's breaking them. Three False Traditions: The Medical System - Dr. Ben Edwards discovered that much of our medical system is built on theories proven false, with exaggerated pharmaceutical claims and almost no advice about nutrition, peace, movement, and hydration. The false tradition: "Manage your symptoms with medication." The kingdom dream: "What if your body was designed to heal?" The Neuroscience System - Dr. Lee Warren (Episode #170) says the idea that you're stuck with the brain you have is just a theory—and it's not true. Neuroplasticity proves that when you take every thought captive, you literally build a different brain: new neural pathways, different hormones, new cells. The kingdom dream: "Transformation by renewing your mind is literal biology." The Education System - Janet shares her journey from traditional education (modifications and accommodations) to Charlotte Mason's philosophy at Ambleside School. Same children, radically different results—they flourished. The kingdom dream: "What if children are designed for transformation, not transaction?" Empire Dreams vs. Kingdom Dreams: Empire dreams optimize within broken systems—outcome-driven, asking "How do I acquire power in the current system?" They focus on treatment and management. Dreams have a ceiling. Kingdom dreams pursue transformation itself—trust-driven, asking "What if God has designed something better than I can imagine?" They focus on prevention, restoration, and flourishing. Dreams are supernatural. Key Takeaways: What am I dreaming about? Am I optimizing within the current system, or dreaming about transformation? Get honest about whether your dreams have a ceiling or are kingdom-sized. What false traditions have I accepted? Where have I settled for "this is as good as it gets"? Name one area where you've stopped asking questions and started just coping. What would I dream if I believed God could give me a bigger thought than I could have by myself? What if the pain isn't chronic? What if healing is possible? Ask God to give you His dream. Where do I see the 60% problem in my world? Where are systems producing broken results, but we keep building the same way? This week, ask God one kingdom question about something you've accepted as unchangeable. Listen, write down what He shows you, and share it with one trusted person. Remember: When pain disrupts purpose and survival replaces growth, we need dreams bigger than coping mechanisms. We need kingdom dreams. God is already dreaming them—we just need to ask Him what He sees.     Resources Mentioned: Education by Design, Not Default by Janet Newberry: https://a.co/d/aGuYDfx  Substack article "D is for Dreams, Not False Traditions": https://open.substack.com/pub/janetnewberry/p/d-is-for-dreams-not-false-traditions You're The Cure podcast with Dr. Ben Edwards: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-the-cure-w-dr-ben-edwards/id1266700954  Dr. Lee Warren: https://wleewarrenmd.com/  Join the Conversation: Register for our monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) on the first Thursday night of each month by visiting john15academy.com/services  Together, there is great hope.  

Chronic pain is often treated as a problem to suppress with medication or surgery, but what if it's actually a signal from a complex system that needs to be addressed holistically?In this episode of The Mind–Gut Conversation, Dr. Mayer is joined by Jared E. Katz, author of Retrain the Brain: Self-Help for Traumatic Brain Injury and creator of the pain management app Painless. Jared's story begins more than twenty years ago, when a traumatic brain injury left him with cognitive impairment and two rare, painful conditions: Chiari malformation and syringomyelia.Rather than accepting a life defined by pain, Jared spent years quietly experimenting with how he eats,sleeps, moves, and thinks. He developed what he calls a “brain health algorithm” — a set of daily practices spanning nutrition, cognitive activity, movement, sleep, and social engagement. The result is not just a book, but a blueprint for anyone living with chronic pain or seeking to understand whatbrain health truly looks like in practice.This episode is slightly different from our usual focus on the gut microbiome, but the principles align closely with the holistic, systems-based thinking Dr. Mayer teaches. Jared's experience demonstrates that the brain is not a machine with one broken part — it's a dynamic, interconnected system capable of adaptation and healing when given the right conditions.Topics discussed include:• What a “brain health lifestyle” actually involves• How anti-inflammatory nutrition and eating patterns affectpain and cognition• Why chronic pain requires addressing multiple systems, notjust one symptom• How cognitive exercises like writing can help rewire thebrain• The future of personalized pain managementThis is a practical, deeply human conversation for anyoneinterested in chronic pain, brain health, and the power of self-directed healing.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction6:04 - Jared's Story: The Injury & Living With Chronic Pain11:30 - Nutrition, Diet & the WAH Principle16:57 - The Painless App & the Future of Pain Management22:30 - The Five Pillars of a Brain Health Lifestyle27:48 - Resilience, Recovery & the Gut-Brain Connection35:11 - Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & Closing Thoughts

After taking time off to heal from illness and trauma, Alex Balgood is back and ready to launch a new season of the podcast. But before diving into what's ahead, she opens up about her personal journey over the past year — navigating through pain, working with various healers and physicians, and finding her way back to optimal health.Life doesn't always give us what we want, but it often gives us what we need in order to grow — as humans, as daughters, as friends, and in all the roles we embody.In this episode, Alex shares her story, her soul, and her struggles to remind listeners that no one is ever truly alone. There are always people ready to support you, and there is always light waiting at the end of the dark tunnels we sometimes find ourselves in.Our guest, Lisa Kaplan Noss, joins the conversation to offer her insight and moral support, bringing warmth and wisdom to this healing exchange.contact Lisa:website, lisanosscoaching.com, IG:lisanosscoachingIf you'd like to connect or learn more about me and my podcast, Leap of Health, you can find me at the links below:Website:www.alexbalgood.comFacebook:@AlexBalgood@LeapOfHealthWithAlexBalgoodInstagram:@AlexBalgoodYouTube:@alexbalgood.leapofhealthBook:-Parents, Our Greatest Teachers -Spring WithIN-Despierta y Florece a la VidaAvailable in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and at Barnes & Noble, And for a copy signed please send her a message on IG for an special copy

Can You Really Change Your Brain by Changing Your Thoughts?   Neurosurgeon, Iraq War vet, and author Dr. Lee Warren shows Curtis Chang how to perform "self brain surgery"—no scalpel, just the brutal truth: your automatic thoughts are rewiring your brain every day, and a lot of them are lying to you. Curtis and Lee dig into neuroplasticity, why you keep looping the same stress scripts, how gratitude can hijack anxiety, and they connect the dots between brain science and faith as represented in Philippians 4 and Romans 12. If you're stuck in anxiety, trauma, or toxic patterns, this episode could be a wake-up call—and a way forward.   Enter to win: Dr. Lee Warren Book Give Away Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Register for the Illuminate Arts + Faith Conference   02:38 - How Do Thoughts Reshape the Brain? 07:39 - Personal Story: Grieving and Neuroplasticity 11:08 - Philippians 4 and Neuroscience 18:01 - Gratitude as a Brain Switch 21:51 - Neuroscience vs. Classic Therapy 31:03 - Building New Habits and Synaptic Pruning 32:28 - The "Self" in Self Brain Surgery and the Holy Spirit 44:07) - Wisdom to Know What Can and Cannot Change 52:34 - Epigenetics and Generational Influence 56:49 - Final Word: Hope and Agency   Mentioned In This Episode: Dr. Lee Warren's The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery Philippians 4:6–8 (ESV) Romans 12:1–2 (ESV) 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) Romans 5:3–5 (ESV) Deuteronomy 5:9-10 (ESV) Summary: Study finds epigenetic changes in children of Holocaust survivors Chris Voss's Never Split the Difference The Original Serenity Prayer   More From Dr. Lee Warren: Listen: The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Dr. Warren's website Dr. Warren's  No Place to Hide Dr. Warren's  Hope Is the First Dose Dr. Warren's  I've Seen the End of You   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

#198 - The Brain Fog Fix: How to Rewire Your Mind and Reclaim Your Focus with Judy Gaman   Pretty Well Podcast: Judy Gaman on Brain Optimization, Longevity & Cognitive Health What if your brain fog, fatigue, or “I just can't focus” moments aren't about age — but small, daily habits that for the most part, go unnoticed? In this week's Pretty Well episode, I sit down with Judy Gaman, CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas, bestselling author, frequent healthy living expert on Fox News Radio, and host of Stay Young America. Judy is a powerhouse in preventive medicine, longevity, and brain optimization — and she's sharing what she's learned from decades of helping high-performing patients reclaim their energy, clarity, and focus. We talk about everything from brain mapping and neurofeedback to why multitasking is wrecking your nervous system (and what to do instead). Judy also shares incredible insights from her late 100-year-old best friend, Lucille — including how connection, laughter, and purpose might just be the most powerful medicine of all. This conversation is equal parts science, story, and soul — with plenty of practical steps you can start today to keep your brain sharp for decades to come and live a life of joy.   ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – The truth about “drug and drop” medicine vs. true prevention 02:45 – Why personalized goals are the foundation of lasting wellness 06:50 – How brain mapping and neurofeedback reveal hidden stress patterns 10:30 – The link between grief, trauma, and cognitive decline 19:30 – How to reset your nervous system in a world that never stops 23:00 – Neuroplasticity: how your brain can actually heal itself 28:45 – The science of laughter, positivity, and emotional healing 31:00 – Artificial sweeteners, gut-brain health, and shocking research from Harvard 38:45 – Lessons from Lucille: brain longevity from a 100-year-old firecracker 42:15 – Finding purpose, giving back, and keeping your brain young  

In this conversation, Paul Hutchinson, the executive producer of 'Sound of Freedom', shares insights into the making of the film, the challenges faced in bringing awareness to child trafficking, and the deep connections between pornography and trafficking. He discusses his personal journey, motivations for his work, and the importance of healing and integrity in combating these issues. The conversation emphasizes the need for personal transformation and the ripple effect of individual actions on society.  

Send us a textWhat happens when modern neuroscience, ancient plant medicine, and spiritual self-awareness collide?In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. Leah Linder—naturopathic physician, reverend, and co-founder of Setas Seminary—to explore how psilocybin mushrooms are being used responsibly, ethically, and intentionally to support healing from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and cognitive decline.Leah breaks down the actual science behind psilocybin—how it reduces neuroinflammation, stimulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and helps the brain form new neural pathways—while also explaining why integration and nervous system regulation matter far more than the ceremony itself.You'll also hear why psilocybin became a Schedule I substance, how federal religious protections allow safe access today, and why healing isn't about being “fixed,” but about learning to listen to your body and rewrite old stories.This episode is grounded, thoughtful, and eye-opening—perfect for anyone curious about the future of mental wellness, consciousness, and sustainable personal growth. 

This content was created in 2020. Rewrite Your Story: Remove the Blocks Holding You Back Beautiful soul, this month is about freedom. In this episode, Julie introduces the Rewrite Your Story course and walks you through how subconscious beliefs, thought patterns, and old stories quietly shape your life. If you feel stuck, frustrated, or like you keep hitting the same invisible wall, this message explains why and how to change it. You'll learn how the egoic mind creates limiting stories, how intuition tries to guide you forward, and how to consciously rewrite the narratives that no longer serve you. This work is gentle, practical, and deeply empowering, helping you take ownership of your thoughts, actions, and future. This episode is especially supportive for anyone who feels blocked around health, intuition, relationships, purpose, or abundance and is ready to reclaim their power and move forward with clarity. Short Episode Chapters (1:00) What the Rewrite Your Story course is about (4:20) How subconscious beliefs shape your life (8:10) Why we think in opposites and limitations (12:40) Intuition vs. the egoic mind (18:30) Identifying your self-limiting stories (26:10) Rewriting beliefs through God's perspective (34:45) Neuroplasticity and making change stick (41:30) Choosing your three core stories to rewrite (48:20) Taking ownership and stepping into freedom Work with Julie & Your Angels If you feel called to go deeper, here are ways to work with Julie and your angels: Book a private angel reading: theangelmedium.com Join the Angel Membership: theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School 3-in-1 Certification in Angel Messages, Reiki, and Mediumship https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Keywords Angels, Angel Messages, Rewrite Your Story, Subconscious Mind, Intuition, Divine Guidance, Ego Mind, Spiritual Awakening, Energy Healing, Neuroplasticity, Self-Limiting Beliefs, Inner Healing, Pray and Be Wealthy, Angel Reiki School, Mediumship

One spring evening in 2024, science journalist Rachel Gross bombed at karaoke. The culprit was a bleed in a fist-sized clump of neurons tucked down in the back and bottom of her brain called the Cerebellum. A couple weeks later, her doctors took a piece of it out, assuring her it just did basic motor control - she might be a bit clumsy for a while, but she'd still be herself. But after that surgery Rachel did not feel quite like herself. So she dove into the dusty basement of the brain (and brain science)  to figure out why. What Rachel found was a new frontier in neuroscience. We learn what singing Shakira on stage has to do with reaching for a cup of coffee  — and why the surprising relationship between those two things means we may need to rethink what we think about thinking.Special thanks to Warzone Karaoke at Branded Saloon, the Computer History Museum for their archival interview with Henrietta Leiner, either the choir “Singing Together, Measure by Measure” or the Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy which houses it, Daniel A. Gross (... and Shakira?)EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Rachel GrossProduced by - Sindhu GnanasambandanEPISODE CITATIONS:Articles -“Ignoring the cerebellum is hindering progress in neuroscience.” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39934082/), by Wang et al, 2025“The cerebellum and cognition.” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29997061/), by Schmahmann JD. Neurosci Lett. 2019“How did brains evolve?” (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11805823/), by Barton RA., Nature. 2002Books - Vagina Obscura (https://www.rachelegross.com/book), by Rachel E. GrossSign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Dr. David Eagleman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, bestselling author and professor at Stanford University. We discuss how to leverage the science of neuroplasticity to learn new skills and information and how accurate and false memories form and are forgotten. We also discuss time perception and why it speeds up or slows down depending on our age and stress level. We cover dreaming and the meaning of visual and other dream content. And we discuss the neuroscience of cultural and political polarization and how to remedy it. This episode provides science-based knowledge and practical tools you can use to enhance learning and better understand your experience of life in the past, present and future. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/offer Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) David Eagleman (00:02:35) Neuroplasticity & Learning; Cortex, Flexibility & Repurposing, Savantism (00:11:07) Sponsors: Mateina & Rorra (00:13:27) Specialization vs Diversification, Practice; Internet & Curiosity (00:22:05) Building a Well-Rounded Brain, Tool: Critical Thinking & Creativity (00:28:18) Neuroplasticity & Adults, Tools: Novelty & Challenge (00:32:41) Neuromodulators & Plasticity, Psychedelics; Directed Plasticity (00:38:50) Sponsor: AG1 (00:39:41) Building a Better Future Self, Tool: Ulysses Contract to Avoid Bad Behaviors (00:50:13) Brain Chatter, Aphantasia & Practice (00:56:57) Specialization vs Diverse Experience, Childhood & Brain (01:00:50) Space & Time Perception, Tool: Space-Time Bridging Meditation (01:06:17) Are We Good at Estimating Time?; Fear, Time & Memory (01:11:23) Sponsor: Lingo (01:12:53) Fearful Situations & Time Perception; Joyful Events & Novelty, Tool: Do Things Differently (01:18:56) Staying in the Present, Mental Illness & Time Domains, Addiction (01:27:09) Social Media, Addiction, Curiosity (01:30:51) Vision & Auditory Deficits, Sensory Substitution, Neosensory Wristband (01:35:26) Sponsor: Function (01:37:13) Sensory Reliance, Echolocation, Potato Head Theory, Sensory Addition (01:41:36) Why We Dream, Vision & Neuroplasticity, REM Sleep, Blindness (01:49:55) Victims, Fear, Memory Drift & Recall, Eyewitness Testimony & Jury Education (01:56:10) Kids vs Adults, Memory Manipulation; Photos (01:59:27) Polarization, In vs Out Groups, Empathy; Fairness (02:06:31) Polarization, Reward vs Punishment; Propaganda, Language, Complexification (02:19:27) Current Projects; Acknowledgements (02:21:44) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices