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Methylene blue is widely marketed over the counter to the general public as well as to the natural health, health freedom, and freedom communities, often on the internet. It is flooding America.   Some sellers are touting methylene blue as a “miracle” tonic that improves “cognitive function”1 and boosts energy to previously unimagined heights. Some have given live demonstrations on TV and podcasts demonstrating how the oral form hyperactivates some people within 35 minutes of the first dose — a typical stimulant drug rush — which is actually a danger signal for potentially activating them into a dangerous manic episode during future exposures or even more deadly outcomes.   Read the full article here: Methylene Blue is highly neurotoxic to your brain and mind   In reality, methylene blue is a lethal neurotoxin, a poison to the brain. It has the same basic chemical composition and harmful clinical effects as the oldest and most neurotoxic “antidepressants,” the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It also has similarities to the neurotoxic phenothiazine “antipsychotic” drugs, including the original Thorazine (chlorpromazine), but methylene blue is more stimulating or activating.   Methylene blue is not a miraculous new discovery. It is the opposite. Created in 1876 in a lab — it is the oldest manmade chemical to be used in medicine. But in well over a century, methylene blue has never been FDA-approved for psychiatric purposes. Later, its chemical structure was modified in labs for creating many of the earliest, most neurotoxic psychiatric drugs.   Methylene blue suppresses or destroys forms of the enzyme monoamine oxidase that are used by the brain for controlling or modulating four different powerful neurotransmitters — serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. In short, by crushing monoamine oxidase, methylene blue causes overstimulation of four of the brain's major neurotransmitters, all of which profoundly impact the mind.   After the FDA was created in 1906, methylene blue was grandfathered into the market by the agency as an obscure antidote for methemoglobinemia, but it must be emphasized that the FDA has never tested the safety of methylene blue for any purpose. Furthermore, the FDA, based on its adverse reporting system and scientific reports, has published serious warnings about potentially lethal adverse reactions from methylene blue, especially when combined with numerous other drugs.2   The first MAOIs used as depressants were derived from methylene blue, and they turned out to be so toxic that the first two were quickly taken off the market by the FDA. One caused lethal liver disease, and the other caused hypertensive crises. Methylene blue is known to impair liver function tests and to cause hypertensive crises. Early on, all MAOIs were removed for a while from the international list of approved drugs. Please go to this endnote in my report  for a list of historical and scientific studies about the extraordinary history and the nature of methylene blue and the other MAOIs.3   Psychiatry and the psychopharmaceutical complex are so driven to impose neurotoxins upon our brains ⎯ some MAOI antidepressants remain on the market today. FDA Full Prescribing Information for the existing MAOI antidepressants, readily available online,4 provides quick access to the kinds of adverse effects caused by methylene blue. These FDA documents also provide lists of the foods and of some of the many, many drugs you cannot take with MAOIs, like methylene blue, without risking death from serotonin syndrome or a hypertensive crisis.   Meanwhile, all of America is being made a market for the original mother of them all, methylene blue, without requiring a prescription, with bizarrely distorted claims, and with unlimited supplies handed out as easily as a new caffeinated soda.   All of the three approved MAOIs, as well as methylene blue, carry repeated warnings at the FDA and in the scientific community about causing the two potentially crippling and lethal outcomes, serotonin syndrome and malignant hypertension (see below). These potentially lethal outcomes, as with all MAOIs, become much more serious and higher risk when methylene blue is taken with certain foods such as cheese and bananas, or literally with so many other drugs that it is impossible to memorize them or to keep track of them.   Here is one version of a short summary of the long list of dangerous interactions between MAOIs, including methylene blue, and other drugs and foods, taken from Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (2018, p. 274):   Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors   Serotonin syndrome is the most serious drug interaction for the MAOIs (see Adverse Effects). The most common cause of serotonin syndrome in patients taking MAOIs is the accidental coadministration of a SHT reuptake-inhibiting antidepressant or tryptophan. Other serious drug interactions include those with meperidine and tramadol. MAOIs also interact with sympathomimetics such as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, phenylpropanolamine, and amphetamine; these are commonly found in cold and allergy medication and diet aids and should be avoided by patients taking MAOIs. Likewise, patients on MAOIs must avoid foods containing high levels of tyramine: soy products, dried meats and sausages, dried fruits, home-brewed and tap beers, red wine, pickled or fermented foods, and aged cheeses.   I am presenting this detailed summary in the hope of gaining the immediate attention of people and businesses who are promoting methylene blue and anyone who is unfortunately taking it. Please share this summary or the entire document as widely as possible and with proper attribution.   An extensive article follows, detailing my professional experience in the arena of psychopharmacology. It includes a lengthy scientific analysis with more than two dozen endnotes containing an even greater number of scientific citations.   Read the full article here: Methylene Blue is highly neurotoxic to your brain and mind   End Notes   1 All stimulants from caffeine to Ritalin (methylphenidate) and on to methamphetamine and cocaine, and including MAOIs, can produce subjective feelings of improved concentration or memory, and some short-term studies show a brief improvement. This is caused by obsessive-compulsive mental focusing and is driven by a narrowing of general awareness and judgment.  No FDA-approved stimulants, for example, have been proven to help cognition or academic performance, and all harm the brain long-term.  Here is a study that is negligent in its claims and its lack of warnings about methylene blue that may have encouraged the current epidemic use: https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2016.pp8a5 I have researched these issues in multiple scientific papers and books, including Brain-Disabling Treatments in Psychiatry: Drugs, Electroshock, and the Psychopharmaceutical Complex, second edition (2008).  For an easily accessible, comprehensive look at stimulant drug effects, also see my free resource center on children and stimulant medications: https://breggin.com/Childrens-Resources-Center   2 Drug Safety Communication: Serious CNS reactions possible when methylene blue is given to patients taking certain psychiatric medications | FDA and FDA Drug Safety Communication: Updated information about the drug interaction between methylene blue and Drug Safety Podcasts > FDA Drug Safety Podcast for Healthcare Professionals: Updated information about the drug interaction between methylene blue and serotonergic psychiatric medications (methylthioninium chloride) and serotonergic psychiatric medications | FDA and much more comprehensive coverage of methylene blue adverse effects with special warnings for professionals can be found at Methylene Blue Monograph for Professionals – Drugs.com   3 Half_a_century_of_antidepressant_drugs_-20151101-21548-vmvosk-libre.pdf. Also see Methylene Blue: The Long and Winding Road From Stain to Brain: Part 2 – PubMed and Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders – PubMed; and Iproniazid | Antidepressant, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor & Mental Health | Britannica; Methylene Blue: The Long and Winding Road From Stain to Brain: Part 2 – PubMed; Monoaminergic neurotransmission: the history of the discovery of antidepressants from 1950s until today – PubMed. These cover the fascinating history of MAOIs and Methylene Blue.    4 The currently approved MAOI antidepressants are phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), selegiline (Eldpryl, Emsam, Zelapar)), and isocarboxazid (Marplan).     ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

Some call it the "psychedelic renaissance." In the last decade or so, interest in psychedelic drugs has surged—and not just among Silicon Valley types and psychiatrists and neuroscientists. It's also surged among a stereotypically soberer crowd: academic philosophers. The reasons are clear. With their varied and sometimes transformative effects, psychedelics raise ethical questions, epistemological questions, metaphysical questions, questions about the nature of experience and the nature of the mind. My guest today is Dr. Chris Letheby. Chris is a philosopher of cognitive science at the University of Western Australia and the author of the 2021 book, Philosophy of Psychedelics. Here, Chris and I talk about the so-called classic psychedelics—LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and others—and how interest in them has gone through three distinct waves. We discuss the effects that these substances seem to have, in particular their capacity to treat certain psychiatric conditions and their tendency to induce "mystical-like" experiences. We consider the idea that psychedelics might serve as agents of moral enhancement. And we dig into the psychological and neural mechanisms by which psychedelics seem to have their diverse—and often salutary—effects. Along the way, we talk about ontological shock, comforting delusions, brain plasticity, unselfing, microdosing, placebo effects and adverse effects, physicalism and idealism, the REBUS model, environmental virtues, plant consciousness, meditation, and much more. Maybe this is obvious but this episode is not just for the seasoned psychonauts out there. Whatever your personal experience with these substances, they offer a distinctive window into the mind—a new way of grappling with big questions. Perhaps this much is also obvious but we're not encouraging or endorsing the use of psychedelics here—just offering a little fuel for your intellectual fires! Alright friends, on to my conversation w/ Dr. Chris Letheby. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode will be posted soon.   Notes and links 4:00 – For a brief historical overview of research into psychedelics, see this paper. 8:30 – For work by an early trailblazer in the philosophy of psychedelics, see Thomas Metzinger's Being No One. 12:30 – For our earlier episode on the psychology and philosophy of visual illusions, see here.  18:00 – For a history of the concept of “set and setting,” see here. 19:00 – A 2024 review of “adverse events” in classic psychedelics. 26:00 – A blog post on the history of the term “psychedelic.” 27:00 – A recent review and meta-analysis of the use of psychedelic therapy for depressive symptoms. 31:00 – On mystical experience see Walter Stace's classic work, Mysticism and Philosophy. On the measurement of mystical-type experiences, see, e.g., Walter Pahnke's paper here. 36:00 – On the idea of “psychoplastogens,” see here. 39:00 – See our earlier audio essay on placebo effects. 41:00 – For the study using Ritalin as an active placebo, see here.  44:00 – Michael Pollan's book on psychedelics is here. 48:00 – On the idea of “idealism,” see here. 50:30 – For the 2021 study on psychedelics' capacity to alter metaphysical beliefs, see here. 54:00 – For Dr. Letheby and collaborators' paper about the “mysticism wars,” see here. 1:02:00 – For a popular article on the possibility that psychedelics reduce fear of death, see here. 1:03:00 – For Dr. Letheby's paper on psychedelics and the fear of death, see here. 1:11:00 – The phrase “comforting delusion” comes from an article by Michael Pollan. 1:15:00 – For the “REBUS model,” see here. 1:20:00 – On the idea that psychedelics could serve as agents of moral enhancement, see the paper by Brian Earp here. 1:21:00 – For Dr. Letheby's paper on psychedelics and environmental virtues, see here. For his paper on psychedelics and forgiveness, see here. 1:23:00 – On the subfield of “virtue ethics,” see here. On the virtue of “living in place,” see the paper by Nin Kirkham here. 1:28:00 – For the New Yorker article, by Matthew Hutson, on how psychedelics led him to see trees as smart, see here. For the study, led by Sandeep Nayak, on psychedelics leading people to expand their attributions of consciousness, see here. 1:32:00 – For a first paper by Dr. Letheby on the comparison between meditation and psychedelics, see here.   Recommendations Psychedelic Experience, Aidan Lyon Varieties of Psychedelic Experience, Robert Masters & Jean Houston The Antipodes of the Mind, Benny Shanon   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala.   Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com.    For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ManyMindsPod) or Bluesky (@manymindspod.bsky.social).

ADHD is not genetic! In this video, we'll examine the profound connection between ADHD and diet. Discover the foods that worsen ADHD symptoms, the relationship between ADHD and sugar intake, and the best ADHD diet to address the nutritional deficiencies that may be causing some of the symptoms in the first place. 0:00 Introduction: ADHD and poor nutrition0:13 ADHD diagnosis and ADHD symptoms 1:54 Side effects of ADHD medications 2:04 ADHD causes 3:32 ADHD and food4:24 ADHD and nutritional deficiencies 6:20 The best ADHD dietAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder is typically diagnosed by identifying the following ADHD symptoms:•Makes mistakes easily•Lack of attention to detail•Does not listen when spoken to directly •Doesn't complete tasks •Cannot play quietly•Problems organizing •Loses things•Frequent fidgeting •Too much energy•Talks too much Many ADHD symptoms are normal childhood behaviors, and a poor diet can exaggerate all of them. ADHD is often treated with Adderall and Ritalin, which make lots of money for Big Pharma. The definition of ADHD has been dramatically expanded to make it more diagnosable, putting more people on medication.A double-blinded study showed that after 36 months, any benefits from Adderall faded to zero. It also has side effects such as aggressive behavior or a dulled mood. ADHD involves a metabolic problem with the prefrontal cortex of the brain. These metabolic changes affect the way the brain metabolizes fuel. If the brain is starved of fuel, you may exhibit symptoms like a lack of attention and hyperactivity. Chemicals like food dyes, artificial sweeteners, sugar, starch, and MSG tremendously impact behavior. Increasing dopamine can improve focus and feelings of calmness. Foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and cheese are high in the amino acid L-tyrosine, the precursor to dopamine.Research has shown that micronutrients, especially B6, magnesium, and zinc, can significantly decrease ADHD symptoms. Omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils can also improve symptoms without side effects. Vitamin B1 is one of the most overlooked nutrients, especially in psychiatric conditions. When a child consumes a lot of glucose, vitamin B1 is depleted, inhibiting the brain's ability to utilize fuel. If an adult or child is experiencing ADHD symptoms, they should switch to a low-carb diet so their body can run on ketones. Ketones will fuel the neurons and restore a sense of calmness and increased attention span. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

¿Es lo mismo ser influencer que tener una marca personal? En este capítulo, Cristián “Ritalín” León cuenta cómo construyó sin querer queriendo una marca personal que hoy le permite atraer clientes sin hacer llamadas en frío. Desde los cómics del diario mural de su colegio, un pasquín absurdo en McCann, hasta un podcast que nació durante la pandemia: cada paso fue construyendo algo más grande. También casi comete el error de ponerle otro nombre a su agencia, hasta que sus amigos expertos en branding lo frenaron: “¡Tiene que llamarse Ritalin!”. Spoiler: funcionó. 

Rarely is one of our shows as intricately fascinating and self-disclosing to our guest and ourselves that we cannot adequately describe all that we covered, all that we learned, and all that we began integrating anew into our knowledge as the interview evolved.   Our guest, physician Juliette Engel, was a captive, slave, and experimental subject controlled by the CIA from early childhood until age sixteen. Acting on her own, she then escaped the CIA/MKUltra house of devil worship — a subject we will let her tell you about in the interview. She began her new life as a college student, and to manage her severe post-traumatic stress, she developed amnesia for her horrendous past. As a therapist and researcher, I know this happens, but it requires a powerful mind like Dr. Engel to accomplish it and ultimately to flourish.   Dr. Engel is part of a growing number of people coming forth about their experiences as victims of CIA experiments, which in part were training her to become a part of what I have decided to call, “the global community of abusers without conscience,” a powerful aspect of the global predators and their unholy empires.   Adding incredible background to her personal testimony, she sent us in advance a document released from the National Security Archive on December 23, 2024. The ominous title is “CIA Behavioral Control Experiments Focus of New Scholarly Collection.”   The CIA documents confirm many of Dr. Engel's memories, which only began to unfold much later, after a life of medical reform work in Russia.   Confirming Our Own Experiences with the Deep State and CIA   One huge confirmation for me and Ginger is how much the CIA was indeed focused on defending and supporting the very kind or torturous and inhuman psychiatric treatments that I began openly opposing in the early 1970s, including lobotomy and other forms of psychosurgery and electroshock (ECT) which I have described as an electrical closed-head lobotomy.   Another insight for me was the similarity between the CIA agents and collaborators, as described in the CIA documents, and the global predators we have described in our book, COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We Are the Prey. This is the same profile we continue to explore in our recent columns about America's four current empires: the Western Global Empire, the Eastern Global Chinese Communist Empire, the Russian Empire, and the Caliphate Muslim Empire.   These predators, across a broad spectrum of activities, are primarily motivated by a lust for power over other human beings. They also desire wealth, but mostly as a tool for gaining power. What drives them is the desire to exert power over as many people as possible within their sphere, whether it is a political party, a criminal cabal or conspiracy, a government agency, a nation, an empire, or a global governance.   If they did not lust for power, they would not succeed in their goal of dominating, controlling, exploiting, enslaving, or killing as many people as possible. They must also possess extreme cunning and shrewdness to be able to manipulate and exploit so many people and to compete for power among so many other violent, cunning people. Probably above all else, they must be masters of conspiracy, able to seduce or intimidate others into helping them pursue their evil aims.   These predators must lack identification with the people within their own family,  group, nation, or empire, because seizing and growing enormous power usually requires, as history demonstrates, killing competitors in their own families and their own inner circles of co-conspirators, as well as millions of their own people, as demonstrated by apex global predators from Alexander “the Great” to Hitler, Stalin, Mao, and the current leaders of Communist China.   These predators must not allow themselves to genuinely love anyone, because such entanglements and feelings would check or inhibit the kind of evil conduct required for fulfilling their primary lust for power. Ultimately, they must not identify with anyone but themselves.   The following excerpts are taken from the vastly important document that our guest, Juliette Engel, MD, first drew to our attention, “CIA Behavior Control Experiments Focus of New Scholarly Collection.”  [The document lacks page numbers, but the excerpts can be located by means of searching the document:]   Excerpt 1 from the CIA Documents   Asked whether the CIA had tried to identify “techniques of producing retrograde amnesia,” Gottlieb said it was something that they “talked about,” but that he could not “remember any specific projects or specific research mounted in response to that question.” Asked if the CIA ever used “psychosurgery research projects,” Gottlieb said his “remembrance is that they did.”   Excerpt 2   The elevation of Allen Dulles to deputy director of central intelligence in 1951 led to an expansion of BLUEBIRD programs under a new name, ARTICHOKE, and under the direction of Gottlieb at TSS. The new program was to include, among other projects, the development of “gas guns” and “poisons,” and experiments to test whether “monotonous sounds,” “concussion,” “electroshock,” and “induced sleep” could be used as a means to gain “hypnotic control of an individual.”[5]   Excerpt 3   Another prominent MKULTRA “cutout” foundation, the Human Ecology Society, was run by Cornell Medical Center neurologist Dr. Harold Wolff, who wrote an early study of communist brainwashing techniques for Allen Dulles and later partnered with the CIA to develop a combination of drugs and sensory deprivation that could be used to erase the human mind. Among the most extreme MKULTRA projects funded through Wolff's group were the infamous “depatterning” experiments conducted by Dr. D. Ewen Cameron at the Allan Memorial Institute, a psychiatric hospital at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Cameron's methods combined induced sleep, electroshocks, and “psychic driving,” under which drugged subjects were psychologically tortured for weeks or months in an effort to reprogram their minds.   Except 4   While no new techniques had been discovered, presently known mind control techniques described in the attachment include the use of LSD and other drugs, hypnosis, the use of the polygraph, neurosurgery, and electric shock treatments. However, field testing of these techniques has been handicapped by the “inability to provide the medical competence for a final evaluation and for such field testing as the evaluation indicates. Repeated efforts to recruit medical personnel have failed and until recently the CIA Medical Staff has not been in a position to assist.”   Excerpt 5   The response from TSS lists 17 “materials and methods” that the Chemical Division was working to develop, including:   *substances that “promote illogical thinking,” materials that would “render the induction of hypnosis easier” or “enhance its usefulness,” substances that would help individuals to endure “privation, torture and coercion during interrogation” and attempts at ‘brainwashing,'” *“materials and physical methods” to “produce amnesia” and “shock and confusion over extended periods of time,” substances that would “produce physical disablement, including paralysis, *substances that “alter personality structure” or that “produce ‘pure' euphoria with no subsequent let-down,” and a “knockout pill” for use in surreptitious druggings and to produce amnesia, among other things. [Asterisks and bold added]   Excerpt 6   Gibbons was not fully clear on how the CIA obtained LSD, but most of it came from the Eli Lilly & Company, according to this memo, which “apparently makes a gift of it to CIA.”  [bold added. There are many mentions in the report citing Eli Lilly as the source of massive of amounts of LSD which the CIA then inflicted upon Americans, sometimes as experiments and sometimes for financial gain.]   End of Excerpts   In the current release of CIA documents, many well-known government officials and universities are named as supporting and collaborating with MKUltra and other ghastly CIA experiments. Particularly stunning to me, the CIA bought a new wing for the Georgetown University Hospital, in return for which the CIA was given a special “safe house” inside the medical wing where they were free to inflict their wanton will on involuntary experimental subjects with supportive help from the hospital.   One More Step in Facing the Evil Within   These quotes confirm what I had long suspected and had only limited data to confirm — that the CIA and other government agencies are very protective and supportive of psychosurgery (lobotomy) and electroshock treatment (ECT). They want to research and apply these gross methods of damaging the human brain and mind to facilitate interrogation, to erase memories, to change personalities, and to make people more obedient and robotic. They also want them widely used in society to dumb down and render passive as many people as possible on the way to building the global slave state.   During this interview, we began to more deeply appreciate the involvement of the Deep State in psychiatry and psychology and the strength of their opposition to my reform work going back to the early 1970s. My earliest reform efforts focused on these two treatments, psychosurgery and then electroshock, and finally matured into seeing all psychiatric treatment as an assault on the brain and mind.   In various books and scientific articles, Ginger and I have been pointing to federal agencies pushing lobotomy (DOJ, NIMH), pushing electroshock (CIA, FDA), and pushing psychoactive drugs (FDA, CIA, NIMH, NIH, Department of Education, and others.   Our greatest confrontation with federal agencies came during an intense few years when we educated and organized people to shut down a massive U.S. interagency eugenical program to go into the inner cities to identify supposed biological and genetic causes of violence in black children and youth. The goal was ultimately to justify the widespread diagnosing and drugging of these children, including highly remunerative drugs like antidepressants and stimulants. I had already encountered outright racism, with neurosurgeons and psychiatrists advocating in print for the use of psychosurgery to control the leaders of black uprisings in the 1960s and early 1970s.   We completely defeated the massive eugenics project, causing the cancellation of a major conference and many research projects. We authored a book about it, The War Against Children of Color (1994), which addresses numerous Deep State actors such as the CDC, Department of Justice, FBI, NIMH, NIH, DHHS, and PHS, and names many perpetrators. But we had not yet seen the globalist scope of these activities. Here are links to a few articles about our successful efforts to stop the federal eugenics program.   The Role of Psychiatry in Nazi Germany and the U.S. Violence Initiative. This link contains the written introduction and historical video of Dr. Peter Breggin's presentation to Black leaders and community members in Harlem in the early 1990s about the federal government's plans to biologically “prevent violence” by identifying and drugging Black toddlers and children—a plan ultimately stopped due to the Breggins' exposure of the eugenics program. A biomedical programme for urban violence control in the US: the dangers of psychiatric social control; by Peter R Breggin and Ginger Ross Breggin Letter to the Editor, The New York Times by Peter R. Breggin, M.D.: U.S. Hasn't Given Up Linking Genes to Crime.  Excerpt: “Dr. Goodwin estimates that 100,000 children, as young as 5, will be identified for psychiatric interventions. He called the violence initiative the No. 1 funding priority for the Federal mental health establishment in 1994. My organization has since obtained documentation that millions of dollars of Federal funds are being spent on violence initiative research and planning, including studies of both rhesus monkeys and inner-city children. Newly developed psychiatric drugs are being tested for violence prevention in monkey studies, and some psychiatrists are claiming they can be used in humans for the same purpose. It seems inevitable that the violence initiative will involve administering the same drugs to inner-city children. The widespread use of Ritalin to control aggressive children, frequently supported or initiated by public schools, has set a precedent for pharmacological intervention.” Disposable Children in Black Faces: The Violence Initiative as Inner-City Containment Policy; Alfreda A. Sellers-Diamond, UMKC Law Review, 1994. Campaigns Against Racist Federal Programs by the Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology; Peter R. Breggin, Journal of African American Men, 1995. NIH, under fire, freezes grant for conference on genetics and crime; Nature, Vol. 358, 30 July 1992, p357.   It was further hammered home to me in the interview with Dr. Engel that the kinds of individuals who are cunning enough and violent enough to run totalitarian nations and empires have their counterparts running amok within many federal agencies and many other American institutions. And that is the force from within that we are fighting today as we stand up for freedom in America. We must face a former national leadership, and a current Deep State and other institutions riddled with the worst human beings we can imagine and understand — or we will remain vastly hampered in fighting them.     ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.  

En este episodio del RitaCast 130, desmenuzamos por qué el verdadero reto en marketing hoy no es pedir fidelidad ni exigir lealtad, sino justificar tu valor todos los días. A través de 5 verdades incómodas, historias reales y referencias de grandes como George Lois, te invito a repensar cómo construir marcas que no dependan de fans ciegos, sino de clientes leales de verdad. Además, si estás escuchando esto a fines de abril 2025, te invito al evento “El Arte de Emprender: Estrategias para Aumentar tus Ventas”, organizado por Lofwork y Tiendanube, donde voy a estar como speaker. Será el jueves 15 de mayo en el Olá Hotel de Providencia. Más detalles acá: http://www.toliv.com/eventos/chile/providencia/el-arte-de-emprender-16206  

Gray Lane (Episode 41) returns to Stories and to say he has had some dramatic changes in his life since the last time he and Paul spoke is an understatement. Gray discussed with Paul his beginnings with consuming alcohol. He soon recognized that he was different from most in that he drank more and longer than most of his friends. He told Paul how his drinking continued at VMI and how it surprisingly fostered his habits. He discussed moving on to narcotics and that started with prescription stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin. Gray always knew there would be a breaking point and after developing a cocaine addiction, his wife of sixteen years left him. He found a recovery program and he immediately questioned how he would live without drugs or alcohol. Less than two weeks in the program, Gray's life turned around when God spoke to him and he now lives his life through his spirituality and his relationships with God and Jesus. They finished by talking about his progression through the 12 step program, a typical day in his life, where he is now and where he is headed.

FREE ADHD EVENT! Join us in person at the First ADHD ROUNDTABLE in California with Dr. Yaakov Ophir! Roman Wyden from the ADHD IS OVER! podcast is hosting a special ADHD roundtable, and he's bringing in an incredible guest: Dr. Yaakov Ophir. Dr. Ophir is an Israeli ADHD researcher, clinical psychologist, and heads the Mental Health Innovation and Ethics Lab at Ariel University. He's also the author of the intriguing book, “ADHD is not an Illness and Ritalin is not a Cure”. Together, Roman and Dr. Ophir will be diving into some of the most frequently asked questions about ADHD, like "What exactly is ADHD?", "Does it run in families?", "What causes ADHD?", and "Is ADHD even real?" Whether you're an adult or a child, you're welcome to join this important conversation! This is a FREE event from 3:00–5:00PM at Light & Space (915 East Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023) For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com Check out our sponsor ZHERO at www.zhero.co and get yourself some non-jittery hyper-focus online!

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.Also, Martin Johnson reviews a new tribute to Anthony Braxton, who Johnson says is one of the most polarizing figures in jazz.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

ADHD has been considered a medical disorder, treatable with drugs like Ritalin, but New York Times Magazine writer Paul Tough says recent studies question that assumption and treatment options.Also, Martin Johnson reviews a new tribute to Anthony Braxton, who Johnson says is one of the most polarizing figures in jazz.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The government is pulling funding from Harvard – but they're so rich right? We've got the receipts. We also have the scoop on Ritalin, the ADHD epidemic, and dig into the drama with the Illinois homeschoolers. The kids are alright (especially the Marion YAF group!) and Katy Perry went to space? All this and more on the LOOPcast!The podcast is sponsored, in part, by Charity Mobile!When you switch to Charity Mobile, 5% of your monthly plan price goes to the Pro-Life, Pro-Family charity of your choice—at no extra cost to you. It's everyday living made effortless giving. It's time to make the switch! New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard shipping, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://www.charitymobile.com/loopcast. This podcast is brought to you, in part, by the University of Dallas!In a world where people can often feel alone or like nothing really matters, the University of Dallas is different. Learn more about Brian Burch's alma mater, the University of Dallas, and join Brian's fellow alumni who are praying for him during his ongoing nomination process by clicking here: https://hubs.ly/Q0392_qp0 All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!1:19 – Charity Mobile2:20 – University of Dallas3:17 – Brian Burch protested???5:26 – Harvard $$$ taken?20:19 – ADHD on the rise41:00 – Good News!47:28 – Illinois Homeschoolers57:13 – Twilight Zone

En este capítulo comparto contigo lo que he aprendido en más de 20 años trabajando con marcas como Nespresso, Grey Goose, hoteles cinco estrellas, vinos de lujo y autos premium. Desde cómo se construye la escasez, hasta cómo se vive una experiencia de lujo sin decir una palabra. 

Introduction:* Hi there, and welcome—or welcome back—to Authentically ADHD! I'm [Your Name], your host, fellow ADHDer, and your guide through the beautifully chaotic, wildly creative, and sometimes frustrating world of the ADHD brain.* Now, let me ask you something—have you ever heard someone say, “ADHD isn't real, it's just an excuse,” or “Oh, everyone gets distracted sometimes”? Maybe you've even doubted yourself, wondering, Am I really struggling, or am I just not trying hard enough?* Well, my friend, if any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Today, we're diving headfirst into the tangled web of myths and misconceptions that surround ADHD—the ones that leave people feeling misunderstood, dismissed, and frustrated.* But here's the good news: we're bringing the facts. The real, science-backed, brain-imaging, peer-reviewed, expert-approved truth about ADHD. Together, we're going to bust these myths wide open and replace them with knowledge, empowerment, and maybe even a few lightbulb moments along the way.* Are you ready? Lets get started!Segment 1: Debunking Common MythsADHD has been misunderstood for decades, leading to myths that undermine the experiences of those who live with it. In this segment, we'll break down two of the most common and damaging misconceptions about ADHD, using historical context and scientific research to separate fact from fiction.Myth 1: ADHD Isn't a Real Disorder—It's Just an Excuse for LazinessOne of the most pervasive myths about ADHD is that it isn't a legitimate medical condition—that it's just an excuse for laziness, lack of motivation, or poor self-control. But the reality is that ADHD has been recognized as a neurodevelopmental disorder by leading medical organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).Historical Context & Scientific RecognitionADHD has been documented for centuries. As early as 1798, Scottish physician Sir Alexander Crichton described a condition in children characterized by inattentiveness and restlessness. In the early 20th century, researchers began studying what was then called “Minimal Brain Dysfunction,” a term that later evolved into ADHD as our understanding of the condition deepened.In 1968, the American Psychiatric Association formally recognized what we now know as ADHD in the second edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-II), calling it “Hyperkinetic Reaction of Childhood.” Over the decades, extensive research has led to refinements in the diagnostic criteria, demonstrating that ADHD is not just a childhood disorder but one that persists into adulthood for many individuals.Neurological Studies & Brain Imaging EvidenceThanks to advancements in neuroscience, we now have concrete evidence that ADHD is a real, measurable brain-based disorder. Brain imaging studies, including fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) and PET (positron emission tomography) scans, have revealed key differences in the brains of individuals with ADHD compared to neurotypical individuals.* Structural Differences: Research shows that people with ADHD often have smaller volumes in certain brain regions, particularly the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, and attention regulation.* Dopamine Deficiency: ADHD is closely linked to dysfunction in the brain's dopamine system. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in motivation and reward processing. In people with ADHD, dopamine transporters clear the neurotransmitter too quickly, leading to difficulties with sustained attention, impulse control, and task persistence.* Delayed Brain Maturation: Studies have shown that the brains of children with ADHD tend to develop more slowly in key areas related to self-regulation and decision-making. This doesn't mean they're incapable—it just means their developmental timeline is different.So, ADHD isn't an excuse—it's a well-documented neurodevelopmental condition backed by decades of scientific research.Myth 2: ADHD Is Just a Lack of Discipline or Bad ParentingAnother damaging misconception is that ADHD is caused by a lack of discipline or ineffective parenting. This myth suggests that children (and adults) with ADHD simply need to “try harder” or that parents should be stricter to “fix” their child's behavior. However, scientific research overwhelmingly shows that ADHD is rooted in biology, not upbringing.Biological & Genetic FactorsADHD has a strong genetic component, meaning that if a parent has ADHD, their child is significantly more likely to have it as well. Studies estimate that ADHD is about 70-80% heritable, making it one of the most genetically influenced neurodevelopmental disorders.Twin studies have been particularly revealing:* Identical twins (who share nearly 100% of their genes) are much more likely to both have ADHD than fraternal twins (who share about 50% of their genes).* Adoption studies show that children with ADHD are more likely to have biological parents with the condition, regardless of their adoptive environment.Beyond genetics, prenatal and early life factors can also contribute to ADHD, such as:* Premature birth or low birth weight* Prenatal exposure to nicotine, alcohol, or environmental toxins* Differences in brain chemistry and structure that affect attention and impulse controlWhy the Parenting Myth PersistsADHD symptoms—such as impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity—can often be mistaken for behavioral issues caused by poor discipline. However, research shows that even children raised in highly structured, nurturing environments can still exhibit ADHD symptoms due to the biological nature of the disorder.That said, while parenting does not cause ADHD, it can influence how symptoms manifest. Parenting strategies that focus on understanding, routine, and positive reinforcement can help manage symptoms, but they don't "cure" ADHD.So, next time someone says ADHD is just a discipline issue, remember: it's a neurobiological condition that has been extensively studied, and science proves that it's much more than just “bad behavior.”Segment 2: Understanding ADHD Brain FunctionAlright, now that we've cleared up some of the most damaging myths about ADHD, let's get into the fascinating science of how the ADHD brain actually works. Because trust me—once you understand what's happening behind the scenes, everything starts to make a whole lot more sense.Brain Differences in ADHDOne of the biggest misconceptions about ADHD is that it's just a behavioral issue—when, in reality, it's deeply rooted in brain structure and function. Scientists have spent decades studying ADHD using advanced neuroimaging techniques like MRI and PET scans, and the results are eye-opening.Structural & Functional DifferencesStudies have shown that individuals with ADHD often have differences in the size and activity of certain brain regions compared to neurotypical individuals. Some of the most notable differences include:* Prefrontal Cortex: This is the brain's “CEO” responsible for decision-making, impulse control, focus, and organization. In people with ADHD, this area tends to be smaller and less active, which explains why things like planning, time management, and staying on task can be so challenging.* Basal Ganglia: This region plays a role in movement and reward processing. Researchers have found that people with ADHD often have differences in basal ganglia activity, which can contribute to hyperactivity and difficulty with delayed gratification.* Corpus Callosum: This is the bridge that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Studies suggest that in ADHD, there may be differences in the communication between the two sides, which can affect how efficiently the brain processes information.But the real kicker? It's not just how the ADHD brain is structured—it's how it communicates internally through neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.Dopamine & Norepinephrine: The ADHD Brain's Chemical MessengersDopamine and norepinephrine are neurotransmitters, which are basically tiny messengers that help brain cells communicate. In ADHD, the way these chemicals are processed is different, leading to some of the core symptoms of the condition.* Dopamine: This neurotransmitter plays a major role in motivation, reward, and pleasure. In the ADHD brain, dopamine is often not regulated efficiently, meaning that everyday tasks don't provide the same sense of reward or urgency. That's why boring tasks feel physically painful to start—but something exciting? Instant hyperfocus.* Norepinephrine: This is involved in alertness and attention. In ADHD, there may be lower levels of norepinephrine, making it harder to sustain focus and filter out distractions.So, when people say, “You just need more discipline!”—nope. The ADHD brain is literally wired differently, and it's not a matter of willpower, but of brain chemistry.Executive Function Challenges: Why Organization, Planning & Impulse Control Are HarderNow, let's talk about executive function—because if you have ADHD, this is where the struggle gets real.What Are Executive Functions?Executive functions are the brain's self-management system—the skills that help us plan, prioritize, remember things, control impulses, and regulate emotions. Imagine them like the air traffic control center of your brain, making sure all your mental planes take off and land at the right time.In ADHD, this system doesn't operate as smoothly. It's like running airport operations during a thunderstorm—flights (aka thoughts) get delayed, rerouted, or crash into each other.How ADHD Affects Executive FunctionLet's break down three major executive function challenges and how research helps explain them:* Impulse Control & Inhibition* The prefrontal cortex (which helps with self-control) is less active in ADHD brains. This means impulsivity can take over—blurting things out, interrupting, acting before thinking.* Studies show that people with ADHD struggle more with delayed gratification, meaning the brain craves immediate rewards rather than long-term goals.* Working Memory & Mental Organization* Working memory is what helps us hold information in our minds while we use it—like remembering why you walked into a room or following multi-step directions.* Research shows that ADHD brains have weaker working memory abilities, which explains why you can read an email and forget what it said seconds later.* Planning & Time Management* Time perception in ADHD is fundamentally different. The ADHD brain doesn't track time linearly—it's either Now or Not Now.* MRI studies show less activation in the brain's time management areas, which explains why deadlines feel so distant—until they suddenly don't, and it's a full-blown panic.Real-World ExampleLet's say you have a report due in two weeks. A neurotypical brain naturally breaks it down: Start researching today, write a draft next week, and finalize it before the deadline.But an ADHD brain? It's like: ❌ “Plenty of time, I'll get to it later…” ❌ Forgets about it entirely. ❌ Remembers the night before and enters full panic mode.This isn't laziness—it's an actual difference in brain processing.Final Thoughts for This SegmentThe more we understand the science behind ADHD, the more we can work with our brains instead of against them. The next time you feel frustrated with yourself for forgetting something or struggling to focus, remember—it's not a character flaw. It's brain wiring.And the best part? Once you understand how your brain works, you can start using strategies that actually help. We'll get into that soon, but first—let's talk about the impact of these myths and misunderstandings on people with ADHD.Segment 3: The Impact of Myths on Individuals with ADHDAlright, now that we've broken down what ADHD actually is—and what it isn't—let's talk about something just as important: how these myths affect the people who live with ADHD every single day. Because as much as misinformation is frustrating, it's also harmful. The stigma and misunderstandings surrounding ADHD don't just exist in conversations or on social media—they have real, lasting consequences on self-esteem, relationships, education, and even career opportunities.The Weight of Stigma: The Psychological Toll of ADHD MythsImagine being told your whole life that you're just not trying hard enough. That if you cared more or were more disciplined, you'd be fine. For many people with ADHD, this is their reality. And over time, that kind of messaging doesn't just hurt—it starts to shape the way you see yourself.Research shows that individuals with ADHD are at a higher risk of developing anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, often because they've internalized these damaging narratives. When society tells you that ADHD isn't real, or that you're just being lazy, it's easy to start believing it yourself.Personal Stories: Living in the Shadow of MisinformationLet me share a story—one that might sound familiar to a lot of you.Take Sarah, for example. She was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 20s after struggling for years in school and at work. Growing up, she was always told, “You have so much potential if you'd just apply yourself.” Teachers called her distracted and unfocused, and when she forgot assignments or lost track of time, they chalked it up to irresponsibility.By the time she got to adulthood, she believed she was just bad at life. She thought she was a failure because no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't keep up with deadlines, stay organized, or focus in meetings. When she finally got diagnosed, it was a relief—but also heartbreaking. She realized she had spent years blaming herself for something that wasn't her fault.Stories like Sarah's aren't uncommon. The lack of understanding about ADHD doesn't just cause frustration—it can lead to deep feelings of shame and inadequacy. And when people don't have access to the right information, they might not seek the help they need, delaying proper treatment and support.This is why busting these myths matters. Because when we replace misinformation with education, we empower people to see their ADHD not as a flaw, but as a different way of thinking that comes with its own strengths and challenges.Segment 4: Dispelling Myths with ScienceNow that we've explored the harm that myths can cause, let's shift gears and talk about what actually works. ADHD isn't just “solved” by working harder or forcing yourself to focus—it requires evidence-based strategies that help support brain function, reduce symptoms, and make everyday life more manageable.Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHDDespite what some might say, ADHD is treatable. No, there's no magic “cure” that will make it disappear, but there are science-backed approaches that can significantly improve focus, impulse control, and overall well-being.1. Medication: A Tool, Not a CrutchADHD medications—like stimulants (such as Adderall and Ritalin) and non-stimulants (like Strattera)—help regulate dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain. And despite common myths, they aren't about dulling someone's personality or making them dependent.Instead, think of medication as glasses for the ADHD brain—they don't change who you are, but they help things come into focus. Studies show that stimulant medications are effective for about 70-80% of people with ADHD, improving focus, impulse control, and working memory.2. Behavioral Therapies: Rewiring the ADHD BrainCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and ADHD coaching are powerful tools that help people develop skills to manage symptoms. Therapy can help with:* Time management and organization strategies* Emotional regulation techniques* Reframing negative self-talk that stems from years of feeling “not good enough”3. Lifestyle Adjustments: Daily Habits That Make a DifferenceADHD management goes beyond just medication and therapy—small lifestyle changes can make a huge impact. Some research-backed strategies include:* Exercise: Regular movement helps boost dopamine and improve focus.* Sleep hygiene: ADHD brains often struggle with sleep regulation, but prioritizing rest can help with focus and impulse control.* Diet and nutrition: While food isn't a “cure,” balanced meals with protein and healthy fats can support brain function.Educational & Workplace Accommodations: Setting People Up for SuccessOne of the most damaging myths about ADHD is that people just need to “push through” and “work harder” to succeed. But the truth is, when people with ADHD get the right accommodations, they thrive.1. ADHD in School: The Power of AccommodationsIn educational settings, simple supports can make a world of difference. Some examples include:* Extended time on tests or assignments to accommodate slower processing speeds.* Alternative work environments (like quiet spaces) to reduce distractions.* Access to audiobooks or speech-to-text software for students who struggle with reading or writing.Studies have shown that students with ADHD perform significantly better when given these accommodations—proving that the issue isn't about intelligence or effort, but about creating the right environment for learning.2. ADHD in the Workplace: Creating an ADHD-Friendly Career PathMany adults with ADHD struggle in traditional 9-to-5 jobs, not because they're incapable, but because workplaces aren't always designed for neurodivergent minds. Some game-changing accommodations include:* Flexible work schedules (because forcing focus at 8 AM doesn't work for everyone).* Task management tools and deadline reminders to support executive function.* Clear, written instructions rather than relying solely on verbal communication.Companies that implement ADHD-friendly policies often see higher productivity and job satisfaction from employees with ADHD. Because when people are supported, they do their best work.Final Thoughts: ADHD is Real, and So Are the SolutionsSo, let's bring it all together. ADHD is real, it's biological, and it's not caused by laziness or bad parenting. Myths and misinformation can be damaging, but when we replace them with knowledge and understanding, we empower individuals with ADHD to embrace who they are and access the support they deserve.If you take away one thing from this episode, let it be this: You are not broken. You are not lazy. Your brain just works differently—and that's okay. With the right tools, strategies, and support, you can build a life that works with your brain, not against it.

Performance sin alma, branding sin dientes.En este capítulo del Ritacast, Cristián “Ritalín” León reflexiona sobre el falso dilema entre vender ahora y construir marca a futuro. ¿Por qué en B2B seguimos separando lo urgente de lo importante? Un episodio para quienes buscan dejar de perseguir leads… y empezar a construir marcas que se eligen, se recuerdan y se recomiendan. 

Esta semana en RitaCast, Cristián Ritalin León se mete en una de esas preguntas que incomodan pero activan:¿Por qué fallan algunas marcas que admiramos profundamente… pero no usamos nunca? AWTO, la primera plataforma de car sharing en Chile, se despide del mercado.Y con su partida nos deja una gran lección sobre marketing, tensión real y el abismo entre el pitch perfecto y la necesidad verdadera.

Immer mehr Kunstschaffende bezeichnen sich selbst als neurodivers. Vor allem bei jungen Erwachsenen haben ADHS-Diagnosen Hochkonjunktur. Leben wir im Zeitalter eines «Diagnose-Enthusiasmus»? Gleichzeitig steigt das Bedürfnis nach mentaler Gesundheit. Digitale Diagnosen Jeder zehnte Mensch in der Schweiz ist wegen psychischer Probleme in Behandlung. Und auch in den sozialen Medien findet man immer mehr psychiatrische Diagnosen. Ist das alles ein Hype? Wem dient die Diagnostizierung: den Betroffenen oder der Gesellschaft? Die Soziologin Laura Wiesböck erörtert, warum psychologische Bezeichnungen in den sozialen Medien inflationär verwendet werden. Und Comedian Lisa Christ erklärt, warum sie sich bewusst dafür entschieden hat, auf Instagram über ihre ADHS-Diagnose zu sprechen. Gesundheit im Wandel Der Diagnosekatalog der Weltgesundheitsorganisation, die ICD-11, enthält Tausende Krankheitsbezeichnungen, sogenannte Codes. Immer wieder kommen neue hinzu. Andere fallen weg. Was als krank gilt, ist nicht nur Abbild des jeweiligen Forschungsstandes, sondern auch des Zeitgeists. Wer aber bestimmt, was wir krank nennen? Und wie therapieren wir? «Kulturplatz» hat in die Vergangenheit und in die Zukunft geblickt: mit einem Medizinhistoriker und einem Arzt. Kunst und ADHS ADHS und Kunst, das kann passen und ist doch oft schwierig. Wie lebt und arbeitet es sich auf Ritalin? Die Kinderbuch-Illustratorin Tanja Stephani lässt die Zuschauenden an ihrem Alltag teilhaben. Sie geht positiv mit ihrer Neurodiversität um. Wie sie erfahren immer mehr Betroffene erst als Erwachsene, warum ihnen manche Dinge so schwerfallen. «Hauptsache gesund» Wir leben in einer Zeit, in der «Mental Health»-Inhalte boomen. Leben wir bereits in einer Zeit des «Healthism», eines übersteigerten Gesundheitsstrebens? Aber wer sagt, was die Schweizerinnen und Schweizer unter «Gesundsein» verstehen? Das Stapferhaus in Lenzburg setzt sich auf vielfältige Weise mit dem Themenkomplex Gesundheit auseinander. In Zusammenarbeit mit Philosophen, Medizinerinnen, Historikern und Ökonominnen entsteht eine Ausstellung, die zum Nachdenken anregt.

En este capítulo de RitaCast, Cristián “Ritalin” León te lleva a un viaje profundo y brutalmente honesto por el corazón del storytelling de marca. No se trata de tener una voz. Se trata de tener un personaje que respire. A través de tres casos reales —Camila para Svelty, el barón Ivane para Eristoff y el Tío Marinela —, descubrirás cómo transformar un simple buyer persona en un Consumer Portrait; y de ahí, catapultar tus contenidos con una narrativa viva, poderosa y emocional. 

Previously shared as a paid newsletter in May 2024. In previous newsletters, I've addressed many of the more common contributing factors to brain symptoms, including high pyrroles, copper-zinc imbalances, methylation imbalances, candida overgrowth, mast cell activation, mold and other forms of toxicity, and genetic variants, such as COMT and MAOA.Supplements can be needed to address each of these. Medication can also be necessary when treating mold and mast cell activation.But what happens when someone can't tolerate a supplement or medication because it worsens or creates new brain symptoms? Why, for example, could someone have problems tolerating B6 or SAMe or Methionine. Why might someone have problems with folate, niacinamide, glutathione, certain herbal treatments, antidepressants such as SSRIs, probiotics, antifungal medication or binders such as bentonite clay, activated charcoal, chlorella or cholestyramine?In this newsletter, I'll discuss:* Five common reasons a supplement or medication may worsen symptoms.* Specific supplements and medications that are more likely to do this.* How reactions may point to root causes.* Treatment steps that can improve tolerance.There can be a wide range of brain symptoms that can occur when someone is having an adverse reaction, such as fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, agitation, and even psychosis or mania. I'll use “reactivity” to refer to this range of possibilities. While physical side effects can also occur, the focus here will be on brain symptoms.5 Common Reasons Supplements or Meds May Worsen Symptoms1. Immune ReactivityOur immune system is intertwined with our central nervous system. When our body's immune system reacts to a toxin, microbe, injury, or trauma, we can have inflammatory brain and physical symptoms.“Feel Like I'm Reacting to Everything” - Mast Cell ActivationIf someone is experiencing severe immune reactivity, such as mast cell activation, they may react to many supplements and medications, as well as triggers in their environment and stress. The number of triggers can help point to an exaggerated immune response. In my practice, this high immune reactivity is usually driven by mold toxicity.For many with this obstacle, starting very low and slow can prevent reactions. For others, interventions may be needed to lower immune reactivity and stabilize mast cells. This, however, can require certain supplements. For those who can't tolerate those treatments, limbic system retraining programs help calm the immune system so people can move forward more easily.Sensitivity & IntoleranceIt is possible to have immune sensitivity (or even allergy) to a supplement, though I find this less common. Herbal supplements, for example, which are high in salicylates, may cause symptoms in those with salicylate sensitivity. Certain probiotics have bacterial strains high in histamine. This is an issue for those with histamine intolerance.2. Too Much or Too Little Neurotransmitter ActivitySome people with brain symptoms have high neurotransmitter (NT) activity, and some have low. Common NT's include serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), and norepinephrine (NE). I use the term “neurotransmitter activity” because it's not just about the amount of neurotransmitters present; it's also about the amount of receptors present that pick up NTs and remove them from the space between nerve cells.High Neurotransmitter ActivityToo much neurotransmitter activity can cause brain symptoms such as mania, psychosis, agitation, anxiety, panic, obsessions, compulsions, and hyperactivity. Reactions can occur if supplements or medications are given that further increase NT activity.Examples include:* Overmethylation* Slow COMT (involved in clearing DA and NE) and/or slow MAOA (involved in clearing 5HT, DA and NE)A variant on COMT and/or MAOA doesn't mean they are being expressed.What Increases Neurotransmitters?* SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) increase serotonin activity* SNRIs (Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitors) increase serotonin and norepinephrine activity.* Stimulant medications such as Ritalin and Adderall increase dopamine activity* SAMe and methionine increase serotonin and dopamine activityRemember that there can be times when there is a mixed picture, such as when someone is undermethylated and has a slow COMT.Low Neurotransmitter ActivityReactions can occur if supplements or medication decrease the neurotransmitter activity when it is already low. This could look like depression, apathy, fatigue, and brain fog.Examples include:* Undermethylation* Fast COMT (involved in clearing DA and NE) and/or fast MAOA (involved in clearing 5HT, DA and NE). The NTs are getting cleared too fast.What Decreases Neurotransmitters?* Folate, a nutrient that is good for a lot of people happens to be a big problem for many with psychiatric conditions. Most with underemethylation have low serotonin symptoms (depression and/or anxiety). While folate can help methylation, as an unfortunate aside, it can also further lower serotonin activity. Folate is in most multivitamins and B Complex vitamins. To learn more: Undermethylation, MTHFR & The Great Folate Debate.* Niacinamide can lowers DA and NE.Looking closely at someone's symptoms and traits and assessing methylation through bloodwork can help determine if NTs are too high, low, or mixed and what types of treatment to consider.3. Poor Detoxification or Toxic OverloadZincZinc is one of the most powerful tools I use in my work. Some people can easily tolerate it, while others can struggle. Here are some reasons someone may not tolerate zinc.* High copper—Zinc mobilizes copper. Moving too much copper at once can increase copper symptoms (anxiety, anger, hyperactivity, insomnia).* High toxicity—Zinc is a strong antioxidant. It is needed for the genetic expression of one of the most important antioxidants in our body, metallothionein.It took me 8 months to get my dose up to an optimal range, which is certainly not the norm. I unknowingly had significant mold toxicity at the time.When I start someone on zinc, I slowly build it up over 3-4 weeks. For some (like myself), even this is too fast.GlutathioneThis is the other major antioxidant. If someone is having difficulty tolerating it, they may have problems with detoxification and significant toxicity (metals, biotoxins like mold, and chemicals). These can start to be addressed in several other ways.BindersThese include bentonite clay, chlorella, activated charcoal, and cholestyramine. They bind toxins, especially mold toxins, in the GI tract. If they are started too quickly, the toxins they are supposed to remove get stirred up, which stirs up symptoms. When people say they can't tolerate certain binders, they usually weren't started low enough.There are others, but these are the most common in my experience.4. Underlying Microbial or Microbiome IssueB6B6 is very important for brain health. It is needed for making serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. We use it in all the Walsh nutrient protocols to varying degrees. In the last 10 years, we've seen a decrease in B6 tolerance. It's not clear why. I'm including it in this section because the reactivity is suspected to be related to the microbiome. Perhaps in recent years, we have had collective damage to our microbiomes from toxins and rising EMF exposure. We don't know.The good news is that P5P, the active form of B6, is usually well tolerated. In my practice, I rely heavily on P5P. I will occasionally use it in combination with B6 (if tolerated) for those with especially high pyrroles.Methionine and/or SAMeBoth are used, though usually not together, to help address undermethylation. I suspect candida or mold when someone is having difficulties tolerating either of these. These nutrients are usually better tolerated once candida and/or mold are addressed (or are starting to get addressed).5. Die-OffAnything that kills off microbes, such as candida or mold, can cause a “die off” of those microbes, release toxins, and worsen symptoms. Antifungal supplements, antifungal medication, and probiotics may cause this type of reactivity. Antifungal medications include nystatin, diflucan, itraconazole, and amphotericin B.Herbs and food-based supplements can have antimicrobial effects. Turmeric is one example. There are many others, so it's always worth checking. Worsening symptoms might point to an underlying fungal or other microbial overgrowth. It may also suggest that appropriate binders may be needed first.Addressing or preventing die-offs could mean supporting detoxification, starting binders if necessary, and, again, starting low and going slow.Antidepressants, interestingly, have been shown in labs to have antifungal effects. This does make me wonder if some people who can't tolerate them are having die-off.Root CausesKnowing someone's history of reactions can help point to underlying root causes.As you can see, there are typically ways to help someone tolerate and go on to benefit from a needed supplement or medication.As always, I welcome your thoughts and experience.Until next time,CourtneyP.S. To learn more about non-patient consultations, treatment, and monthly mentorship groups, please visit my website at:CourtneySnyderMD.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textAfter a year of experimenting with different meds—Ritalin, Adderall, Lexapro—I started to feel like I was outsourcing my ability to function. Every morning, as I took my pill, something inside me whispered: Don't.This episode is my raw, personal journey of taking ADHD meds for the first time at 39, why I ultimately decided to stop, and what I'm doing instead. I'm sharing the ups and downs of my experience, the realizations I had along the way, and the holistic tools that are helping me stay regulated without medication.In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why I decided to try ADHD medication after years of struggling with anxiety and emotional dysregulation ✅ The three different medications I took—and how each one affected me ✅ The moment I knew I wanted to stop taking meds for good  ✅ What I'm doing now to support my focus, emotional regulation, and mental clarity ✅ How hormone balance plays a role in ADHD and mental healthResources Mentioned in This Episode:

My guest is Dr. John Kruse, M.D., Ph.D., a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We discuss the many stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications available, covering both their potential benefits and risks. We also explore behavioral approaches to managing ADHD, the key role of maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, and the impact of exercise, fish oil supplementation, and video games on ADHD. Additionally, we examine the genetic and environmental factors contributing to the rise in adult and child ADHD diagnoses and offer various options to consider if you or someone you know is struggling with focus. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. John Kruse 00:02:11 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 00:05:37 Genetics & Environment; COVID Pandemic & ADHD Diagnoses 00:11:43 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Joovv 00:14:26 ADHD, Interest & Careers 00:20:40 Social Media & Distractibility; ADHD & Lifespan Effect 00:27:39 Hyperfocus, Flow States 00:33:45 Tools: 4 Essential Behaviors for ADHD; Regular Meal Schedule 00:41:06 Sponsor: AG1 00:42:21 Tool: Regular Sleep Timing; Stimulants & Sleep 00:48:06 Insomnia; Tools: Bedtime Structure, Exercise, Phones, Breathing 00:52:30 Nighttime Waking Up; Cyclic Sighing 00:56:35 Exercise; Addiction, Risk, Kids & Stimulants; Catecholamines & Focus 01:04:32 Ritalin, Stimulants, Amphetamines; Amphetamine-Induced Psychosis & Risks 01:16:46 Sponsor: LMNT 01:18:03 Adult ADHD & Medications; Stimulants & Cardiovascular Risk? 01:26:06 Adult ADHD Medication Choices, Psychosis, Cannabis 01:33:49 ADHD Symptoms, Nicotine; Caffeine, Energy Drinks, L-Theanine 01:43:28 Fish Oil, Cardiac Effects & ADHD, Tool: Fish Oil Dose, EPA vs DHA 01:49:38 Sponsor: Mateina 01:51:04 Gut Microbiome 01:52:56 ADHD & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tool: Task List System 01:57:52 Video Games, Neurofeedback, ADHD Benefit?, Tool: Technology Restriction 02:02:26 Guanfacine, Clonidine, Hypertension, Effects & Timeframe 02:10:13 Modafinil, History & Forms, Dependence 02:19:02 Drug Holidays; Short- vs Long-Acting Drugs, Addiction, Vyvanse 02:28:56 Time Perception, ADHD, Circadian Rhythm Disruption, Phototherapy 02:35:39 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures

¡Comenzamos la Séptima Temporada! Wow. En este episodio de RitaCast, hablamos de MQLs (Marketing Qualified Leads) y por qué son clave para no perder tiempo ni dinero en leads que nunca van a comprarte. Si bien ya discutimos el Funnel de Conversión en la temporada pasada, hoy nos enfocamos en cómo detectar cuándo el horno está para bollos y ese lead está listo para avanzar.

Hier geht's zum ganzen Video: https://youtu.be/ILecSFhiXnkImmer öfter ist die Rede von verunreinigten, wenig ertragreichen Böden. Auch unser Wasser, welches doch eigentlich die Quelle allen Lebens darstellt, besitzt nicht mehr seine einstige Qualität. Doch eine Lösung ist in Sicht!In diesem ersten Teil des Interviews mit Daniel Ipfelkofer erfährst du, wie du die Qualität deiner Lebensmittel mithilfe eines einzigartigen Geräts verbessern kannst. Daniel stellt dir den Origin Oil vor, der deine Lebensmittel in nur wenigen Minuten bioenergetisch lädt. So lassen sich nicht nur Vitamine und Mineralien schützen, sondern auch die Bioverfügbarkeit der Nährstoffdichte steigern. Dabei spielt die Herkunft deiner Lebensmittel keine Rolle, auch konventionell angebaute Lebensmittel lassen sich dank der einzigartigen Technologie aufwerten. Darüber hinaus klärt dich Daniel über die Kraft des hexagonalen Wassers auf.Als Kind wurde Daniel mit ADHS diagnostiziert und erhielt Ritalin, um ruhiger zu werden. Die Auswirkungen ließen nicht lange auf sich warten. Was er abseits von Medikamenten getan hat, um sich besser zu fühlen, erfährst du in diesem Interview. Auf Grundlage seiner eigenen Erfahrungen entschloss er sich, der ganzheitlichen Gesundheit zu verschreiben und Menschen zu mehr Gesundheit zu verhelfen.Inhaltsverzeichnis: 00:00 Intro02:40 Wann wird Musik authentisch? Grundidee hinter den neuen Kopfhörern03:40 Daniels Lebensgeschichte07:30 Daniels Supplemente09:10 Vorstellung des Origin Oils09:50 Energetisierung von Produkten11:10 Unterschied zur Produkten wie der Blume des Lebens (Wegetestungen nach Klaus Volkamer)12:15 Veränderungen der Struktur des Wassers (hexagonales Wasser)14:00 Können nicht ökologisch angebaute Lebensmittel so aufgewertet werden?16:05 Anwendungstipps des Origins17:50 Preis des Origins18:20 Vorteile bezüglich der Lebensdauer19:30 Abschluss des ersten Teils20:40 OutroErfahre mehr über die einmalige CUDU Technologie: https://www.cudu-movement.deHier gelangst du direkt zum Origin Oil: https://www.cudu-movement.de/products/origin-oilDu willst mehr erfahren? Schreibe eine E-Mail an: christian@christian-wenzel.comMehr mr.broccoli: Podcast auf Spotify Apple Podcast Mehr Podcast Abonniere meinen YouTube Kanal*Affiliate LinkAchtung betreffend Nahrung, Geräten und Supplements:Vorliegend habe ich meine eigene Erfahrung und die von Interviewpartnern genannt. Das sind die Effekte, die ich bei mir gespürt habe. Diese können bei jedem unterschiedlich ausfallen.Natürlich kann kein Lebensmittel, keine Nahrungsergänzung oder Superfoods sowie Inspirationen aus diesem Podcast alleine für sich eine Heilwirkung erzielen oder versprechen.Die beschriebenen Erfahrungen sind keine wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse und keine Tatsachenbehauptungen. Sämtliche Inhalte dieser Podcast Episoden sind keine Heilaussagen und ausschließlich informativ, sie dienen keinesfalls als Ersatz für eine ärztliche Behandlung.Die Aussagen der Interview Gäst:innen stehen für sich. Diese spiegeln nicht zwingend die Meinung des Herausgebers.

Während nur 2–3 % der Allgemeinbevölkerung ADHS haben, sind es in deutschen Gefängnissen bis zu zehnmal so viele. Wie kann das sein?  Philipp saß schon drei Mal wegen Drogenhandels im Gefängnis – dort bekommt er die Diagnose ADHS. Er glaubt: Wäre seine Krankheit früher erkannt und behandelt worden, wäre er nicht im Knast gelandet. Doch warum bleibt ADHS oft unerkannt? Kann eine gezielte Therapie wirklich Rückfälle verhindern? Y-Kollektiv-Reporterin Jenny Zimmermann spricht mit Psychiater*innen, Ex-Häftlingen und Expert*innen über ein unterschätztes Thema – und über die Frage, wie viel eine Diagnose im richtigen Moment verändern kann. Unser aktueller Podcast Tipp: Danke, gut. Der COSMO Podcast über Pop und Psyche: https://1.ard.de/danke_gut Habt ihr Feedback oder Kritik? Schreibt uns gerne an y-podcast@ard.de oder https://www.instagram.com/y_kollektiv/ Reporterin: Jenny Zimmermann Redaktion: Linda Achtermann   Technische Produktion: Martin Scholz "Y-Kollektiv – Der Podcast" wird verantwortet von Radio Bremen und dem rbb. Diese Episode ist eine Produktion vom rbb 2025.

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In 1944, an Italian scientist discovered a drug that he later named for his wife. His wife's name was Marguerite, but she went by Rita — which is why this now familiar drug is known as Ritalin. Plus, a poem about churning butter shows how a writer can draw astonishing beauty out of the most everyday of tasks. And the exclamation holy Toledo! probably refers to a city thousands of miles from the one in Ohio. Also: anapodoton, white sepulchre, why various languages have different words for with, a heart-healthy quiz, naming litters of puppies, no siree Bob!, nuthouse and nutty, deadpool and death pool, coagulated sunlight, and I feel like I'm going to hell on a scholarship. Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Me a Message! In this episode of The Dysregulated Podcast, I take a look at the all-too-familiar "Dexy Blues"—the wave of anxiety and depression that hits when stimulant medications like Vyvanse and dexamphetamine start to wear off. I share my experience with these emotional crashes, how my prescription had to be adjusted to soften the blow, and some quick tips to help avoid those tough afternoons. I also reflect on my friends' experiences, how these medications affect her differently and showing how reactions to even the same drugs can vary from person to person. If you're on ADHD meds, I think you'll really relate to this one!----Follow my journey living with mental illness and the hard-fought lessons learned along the way. Lived experience is the driving force of this podcast, and through this lens, my stories are told. This is a raw, honest, and authentic account of how multiple psychological disorders have shaped my past and continue to influence my future.Support the showTo support the show, CLICK HEREYou can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters

Learn more about becoming an Insider: https://www.benbikman.comIn this week's episode of the Metabolic Classroom lectures, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the metabolic impact of ADHD medications and whether ADHD itself has metabolic roots.Ben explains how stimulant medications (like Adderall and Ritalin) primarily work by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine, enhancing focus but also suppressing appetite and stimulating fat breakdown. This can lead to weight loss but may also contribute to binge eating episodes when the medication wears off. Non-stimulant ADHD medications (like Atomoxetine and Guanfacine) affect metabolism in different ways—some subtly improve insulin sensitivity, while others reduce fat breakdown, potentially leading to weight gain.Beyond medication, Dr. Bikman discusses ADHD as a possible metabolic disorder. Studies show that individuals with ADHD often have reduced glucose metabolism in the prefrontal cortex, the brain region responsible for attention and impulse control. He highlights research linking chronic sugar consumption to dopamine imbalances and brain energy instability, suggesting that modern dietary habits may be worsening ADHD symptoms.One potential solution? Ketones as an alternative brain fuel. Dr. Bikman shares research on the ketogenic diet as a therapy for ADHD, similar to its use in epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. By shifting the brain's energy source from glucose to ketones, individuals may experience more stable brain function and improved focus. He concludes that ADHD may not just be a neurological condition—it could also be a metabolic issue, and targeting brain metabolism may offer new treatment possibilities.Show Notes/References:For complete show notes and references referred to in this episode, we invite you to become a Ben Bikman Insider subscriber. As a subscriber, you'll enjoy real-time, livestream Metabolic Classroom access which includes live Q&A with Ben, ad-free Metabolic Classroom Podcast episodes, show notes and references, Ben's Research Reviews Podcast, and a searchable archive that includes all Metabolic Classroom episodes and Research Reviews. Learn more about becoming an Insider on our website: https://www.benbikman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a young age, Cooper Davis was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed a low dose of Ritalin, which helped his ability to focus but caused unwanted side effects. To counteract them, he was prescribed other medications. By age 30, Davis was dependent on six different psychiatric drugs at any given time, what's commonly known in the mental health community as a “prescription cascade.”“It's complicated enough that the scientific consensus will generally say, ‘We don't quite understand why these drugs work,'” says Davis.Today, he is executive director of the Inner Compass Initiative, where he addresses America's mental health crisis and overmedication problem by helping people make informed choices about prescription drugs, diagnoses, and withdrawal.“Once people experience withdrawal symptoms, they get back on the drug. They treat it as confirmation that they are still mentally ill,” says Davis. “Experiential expertise, expertise gained from your own life, is just as valid—and probably more useful in many, many cases than clinical expertise.”Davis says that one out of four adults in America and 6 million children are currently taking at least one psychiatric drug.“That's going to be inclusive of teenagers, but it is certainly the trend that more and more kids that are younger and younger are being diagnosed and prescribed earlier and earlier.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Episode 2454 - Bible removed from a Texas school district. JK Rowling gets it right. Germany is a mess. Microplastics are a serious problem! The truth about Ritalin and birth control pills! Interesting show today

Join Rob Rienow as he welcomes Dr. Ben Rall, chiropractor, author, and host of the Designed to Heal podcast. In this episode, Dr. Rall shares how God's intricate design of the human body reveals His wisdom, creativity, and healing power. They also discuss how families can approach complex health topics such as vaccinations and childhood mental health with faith and discernment.  Featured Resources: Designed to Heal: A book by Dr. Ben Rall exploring how God designed the human body for healing. Perfect for anyone seeking a faith-based perspective on health and wellness. Learn more: https://www.drbenrall.com Designed to Heal Podcast: Hosted by Dr. Ben Rall, this podcast discusses health, healing, and faith with expert guests and practical insights. Listen now: https://www.drbenrall.com/podcast Join the Visionary Family Community: Join a global group of families striving to follow Christ and pass their faith to future generations. Learn more: https://www.visionaryfam.com/community Visionary Family Coaching: Personalized coaching to help families grow spiritually, relationally, and emotionally. Learn more: https://www.visionaryfam.com/coaching  

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sarah Ransome, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, provided detailed testimony about her harrowing experiences with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In her 2016 deposition, Ransome recounted being introduced to Epstein in 2006 and soon finding herself drawn into his abusive network. She described how she was taken to Epstein's private island, moved into one of his New York City apartments, and subjected to strict control over her appearance, including her weight and grooming habits, under Maxwell's direction. Ransome also detailed how Maxwell and Epstein's staff physically prevented her from escaping the island after she attempted to swim away following an argument about her weight. She revealed that Epstein's psychiatrist prescribed medications like lithium and Ritalin, further exemplifying the control and manipulation she endured.Ransome's memoir, Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back, expands on the psychological coercion and threats she faced while under Epstein and Maxwell's influence. She emphasized Maxwell's critical role in grooming and recruiting young women for Epstein, describing Maxwell's actions as a betrayal of trust, given her role as a female enabler of the abuse. Ransome underscored the damaging psychological impact of Maxwell's manipulation, noting how it normalized the exploitation and left survivors feeling trapped and powerless. Her testimony and accounts provide chilling insight into the systemic abuse orchestrated by Epstein and Maxwell, highlighting the profound betrayal and harm inflicted on their victims.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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