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Episode 406 explains how movement prepares the brain but does not guarantee learning. It traces the full sequence—movement, RAS-driven readiness, salience and relevance, focused attention, encoding, retrieval and repetition, and recovery and sleep—that turns activation into lasting memory and performance. The episode offers practical steps in a Move–Focus–Learn protocol: use brief movement to create readiness, clearly identify and remove distractions for one learning target, interact with material in meaningful ways, practice retrieval and spaced repetition, and protect recovery to support consolidation. Listeners are encouraged to test these simple experiments for school, work, or personal learning to make experience more usable and improve attention, memory, and performance. ON THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: ✔ Why movement prepares the brain but does not guarantee learning ✔ How attention directs the capacity movement creates ✔ Why meaning and emotional relevance capture attention ✔ The difference between paying attention and actually learning ✔ How retrieval and repetition help new information stick ✔ How seeing, hearing, explaining, and applying an idea can help us remember it ✔ How restorative sleep supports memory and learning ✔ A practical Move–Focus–Learn Protocol for school, work, or your own personal learning The central idea is simple: Movement opens the window. Attention determines what enters. Repetition strengthens what remains. And recovery helps the brain integrate what it has experienced. Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and if you've been following along through Season 16, you'll know that we have been building what I call The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—a neuroscience-based framework designed to help us understand how the different systems of the brain and body work together to influence how we learn, adapt, connect, lead, and ultimately, how we perform. We are currently in Phase 3, focused on Movement, Learning, and Cognition. As I prepared for this phase, I went back through more than 400 episodes of the podcast and organized them according to the five phases of this framework. I wanted to see whether any patterns would emerge. And some did. Phase 1, Regulation and Safety, includes 57 episodes. Phase 2, Neurochemistry and Motivation, includes 41 episodes—the smallest category, possibly because this is the area I have explored the least with my learning. Phase 3, Movement, Learning, and Cognition, includes 174 episodes—the largest category by far. Phase 4, Perception and Social Intelligence, includes 68 episodes. And Phase 5, Integration and Meaning, includes 71 episodes. When I saw that 174 episodes—more than 40 percent of the entire podcast—fit into Movement, Learning, and Cognition, it immediately showed me where much of my curiosity has been directed over the years. I have always been fascinated by learning: How do we prepare the brain to learn? What captures our attention? Why do some ideas (or people) remain with us while others disappear? How does knowledge become something we can retrieve, apply, and actually use to improve our lives? And while I am spending most of my spare time hiking, or at the gym over the years, I wonder, how does this movement that I'm doing help to improve my attention, or memory, and finally, where does recovery fit into this process? The past few weeks, I'm finally connecting the dots with how important recovery is with this equation. I'm also learning how to determine what's important to me. John Medina's Brain Rules book explains what holds our attention. He reminds us that “we don't pay attention to boring things (or people).[i] As we continue through these five phases of The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance, I'm especially curious about how we will move beyond understanding these lessons, to begin implementing what we are learning, and connecting more ways to improve how we learn, adapt, connect, lead, and ultimately perform in our day to day lives. That will become an important part of the upcoming workbook—which is a practical way for each of us to identify what we have already strengthened, where gaps may remain, and which specific actions can help us to improve our own learning, well-being, and performance. Because the purpose of this 5 Phase Framework is not simply to collect more information about the brain. It is to understand how the systems connect—and then use that understanding to create meaningful change.  “Attention Is the Gate—How Movement Becomes Learning.” For today's Episode 406, we'll connect Dr. John Medina's Brain Rules to the Movement Loop we have been building throughout Phase 3—and answer the next important question: Once movement activates and prepares the brain, what determines whether that readiness becomes lasting learning? You can review our full interview with John Medina from EP 42[ii] from February 2020. (find the link in the reference section of the show notes). INTRODUCTION: THE MISSING STEP We have spent this phase so far, examining how movement changes the brain. Dr. Chuck Hillman and Paul Zientarski[iii] showed us that movement prepares the brain for learning. Dr. John Ratey[iv] helped us understand how exercise influences neurochemistry, BDNF, and neuroplasticity. Dr. Kristen Holmes[v] showed us that recovery helps determine whether strain becomes adaptation. And our restorative-sleep episode explored where some of that recovery, adaptation, and integration may occur. But one important question remains: A brain can be activated, chemically prepared, and physiologically ready—but what determines what it actually learns? The answer begins with attention. Movement may create the readiness to learn, but readiness alone is not learning. The brain must still select what matters, focus on it, interact with it, encode it, revisit it, and eventually integrate it. That gives us the pathway we will explore today: Movement creates readiness. But what is the filter in our brain that helps us to focus on the things that are most important to us. What gives us the ability to pay attention to something? The RAS- or The Reticular Activating System. Before we continue, let's remind ourselves what the RAS is. The RAS—or reticular activating system—is a network of neurons extending through the brainstem that helps regulate wakefulness, alertness, and our readiness to respond to incoming information. We explored this system previously in Episode 272, “Priming the Reticular Activating System to Achieve Our Goals.” In that episode, we described the RAS as a type of filter that helps us notice information connected to what we have identified as important. For example, once you decide that you are interested in a particular type of car, you may suddenly begin seeing that car everywhere. That's the RAS filtering system in our brain. The cars were already there, but your attention now has a reason to prioritize them. In Episode 272[vi], we applied this idea to goal-setting. When we clearly identify an intention, we may become more likely to notice relevant information, opportunities, and connections that were previously present but did not receive our attention. That explanation gave us a useful starting point. But here in Episode 406, we can add more precision. The RAS is not a tiny gatekeeper sitting in the brain and personally deciding what we will learn. It is part of a broader network that helps maintain the level of arousal and alertness required for our attention. It helps the brain become available to notice whatever it is that is important to us. Then salience, relevance, emotion, intention, and our current goals help determine what receives priority. Focused attention directs our limited cognitive resources toward the selected information. Next, encoding and repetition help strengthen what we want to focus on. And recovery and sleep help to further support its consolidation and integration. So our expanded Movement Loop now looks like this: you can see an image in the show notes to expand this understanding. Movement supports brain activation.   RAS helps the brain become awake, alert, and ready to pay attention. Salience and relevance (or what matters the most to us) helps to determine what receives priority. Our focused attention selects what gets our priority. Encoding and repetition further strengthens this pathway. Recovery and sleep (that we've dove deep into) support consolidation and integration. And together, these processes increase the likelihood that experience becomes learning—and that learning becomes available for future performance. Whatever it is that we have put our attention on, is now made usable.  This shows us how our understanding has evolved since Episode 272, three years ago. Then, we were asking: How can our intention help us notice what matters with the attainment of our goals? Now, years later, with more understanding, we are asking: Once the brain is alert and something important has captured our attention, what sequence of events must occur for that information to become lasting learning? We are no longer asking only what must remain top of mind so we can notice opportunities connected to our goals. We are asking what happens next: How does something we notice become something we understand? How does something we understand become something we remember? And how does something we remember become knowledge or a skill we can retrieve, apply, and use to improve our performance? This is where Dr. John Medina's Brain Rules help us to connect the pieces. Let's begin with Lesson One: Lesson 1: Movement Creates Readiness—Not Guaranteed Learning Movement can increase alertness, circulation, and readiness for cognitive work. But why might movement have such a powerful relationship with the brain? Dr. John Medina explains this through an evolutionary lens. His point is that the human brain did not develop while we were sitting motionless at desks or staring at screens. It developed while human beings were moving through changing outdoor environments, solving immediate problems, and continually responding to the world around them. Let's listen to how he explains it. CLIP 1 John Medina “The human brain was designed to solve problems related to surviving in an outdoor setting, in unstable meteorological conditions—and to do so in constant motion. The constant motion is where the exercise comes in. But the rest of that—the more a school, or any of us, can recreate the world of the Serengeti, the place where this brain actually grew up, the better things are. And exercise, particularly outdoor exercise, is a terrific example of this idea.” When Medina refers to the Serengeti, I don't think he is suggesting that schools should literally recreate the dangers or conditions of an ancient environment. He is giving us an evolutionary picture of the conditions under which the human brain developed: We moved. We navigated changing environments. We encountered new sensory information. We solved problems. We adapted to uncertainty. And we did these things together rather than remaining physically still for most of the day. Outdoor movement may bring several of these conditions together. We are moving our bodies while also responding to changes in light, temperature, terrain, sound, distance, and direction. This helps explain why movement belongs at the beginning of our Movement Loop. But it also brings us to an important distinction: Movement creates readiness. It does not guarantee learning. A student can move before class and still become distracted. A leader can exercise before work and still spend the morning reacting to notifications. An athlete can warm up physically without becoming mentally focused on the strategy or skill required next. Movement can help activate the system. The RAS in the brain helps us become awake and alert. But the brain must still determine what stands out, what is relevant, and what deserves focused attention. Movement opens the window. Attention determines what enters through it. Our Key lesson: Movement prepares the brain. Attention directs the preparation. PUT THIS INTO ACTION Before your next period of demanding cognitive work, use movement to create a window of readiness. Take a five-to-ten-minute walk, complete a brief movement break, stretch, or choose another form of movement appropriate for your ability and environment. But do not move without deciding what comes next. Before you begin, identify the specific task you will return to: “When this movement break ends, what will receive my attention?” For a student, it might be the first problem on a math assignment. For a leader, it might be the one decision that requires uninterrupted thinking. For an athlete, it might be the cue, strategy, or skill that needs to remain at the center of practice. Movement creates the opportunity. A clear intention helps direct what happens next. Your experiment is: Move briefly, choose one target that you want to complete with this intention, and begin that task immediately after the movement ends. Lesson 2: Attention Is the Gate In EP 395[vii], we examined what captures attention: Meaning Emotion Relevance Intention Reward Human connection Now today's episode shows how we move beyond why the brain notices something and explains what attention does after movement has prepared the system to learn. Attention acts as a filter. The brain encounters more information than it can consciously process, so it must select what receives priority. This creates the bridge: Brain activation creates capacity. Attention distributes that capacity. Our Key lesson: What the brain does not attend to has little opportunity to become lasting learning. Andrea's Application This distinction between brain capacity and cognitive efficiency became personal for me when I reviewed the results of my 2020 brain scan. We covered this topic on EP 84[viii] and we will do a thorough review of what was learned with our brain scans at Dr. Daniel Amen's CA Clinic. The evaluation that I received after my scan was completed with Dr. Shane Creado, suggested that I had areas of strong capacity, but that my brain appeared to be working harder than necessary to complete certain tasks in the cognitive testing. A possible contributor we discussed was sleep deprivation. I want to be careful here: a SPECT scan is not a direct measurement of attention or learning, and my results cannot tell us that insufficient sleep caused a specific attention pattern. But the experience gave me a useful way to think about what we are learning today. Having cognitive capacity does not necessarily mean that we are using that capacity efficiently. I may be motivated, active, and ready to work—but if I am under-recovered, under-slept, distracted, or trying to process too many competing inputs, my brain may have to expend more energy to sustain focus. This helped me understand the Movement Loop at a more personal level: Movement can help activate my brain. Attention gives that activation a target. But recovery may influence how efficiently I can sustain that attention and use it for learning. My scan did not define what my brain could do. It gave me another reason to examine the conditions under which my brain performs at its best. PUT THIS INTO ACTION Before asking yourself—or someone else—to focus, make the target of attention clear. Start by completing this sentence: “The most important thing to notice right now is…” Then reduce the competition around it. We all know to do this. Silence unnecessary notifications. Close unrelated tabs. Remove extra materials from view. Avoid asking the brain to switch repeatedly between tasks. If you are teaching, make the relevance visible: “Why does this matter?” “What should students be listening or looking for?” “How does this connect to something they already know?” If you are working independently, write your one priority clearly where you can see it. Remember, the goal is not to force the brain to attend to everything. The goal is to help it identify (with your RAS-that filter in your brain) what deserves your priority. Your experiment is: Choose one target, (something you want to accomplish) remove as many unnecessary sources of interference as possible, and create one meaningful reason to pay attention. This also helps explain why keeping your desk clear, your closet organized, or your car tidy may make you feel calmer and more focused. How we do anything is how we do everything. Every object, notification, unfinished task, or piece of visual clutter can become another potential signal competing for your attention. That does not mean everything must be perfectly organized before you can begin (while some of us would prefer to work this way), perfection can become its own form of interference. Just get started. It simply means that when you reduce unnecessary visual and mental competition, you make it easier for the brain to recognize the priority in front of you. Clear the space. Name the target. Create the relevance. Then give the task your full attention. Lesson 3: Attention Is Necessary—but It Is Not Enough Paying attention to information once does not guarantee that it will be remembered. This is where Dr. Medina's memory rules enter: Repeat to remember. Remember to repeat. The first refers to giving new information more than one opportunity to be encoded. The second points toward revisiting information over time. This allows you to extend the Movement Loop: Movement prepares the brain and body. Attention selects what to focus on. Retrieval and Repetition strengthens our focus. Recovery helps us to integrate what we are learning. PUT THIS INTO ACTION After learning something new, do not immediately reread it. First, look away from the material and try to retrieve it. Ask yourself: “What were the three most important ideas?” “How would I explain this without looking at my notes?” “What can I remember on my own?” Retrieval reveals the difference between recognizing information and actually being able to access it. Then return to the material, check what you missed, and retrieve it again later—after an hour, the next day, or several days afterward. For students, this could mean closing the textbook and explaining the lesson to a partner. For professionals, it could mean summarizing a meeting before reviewing the notes. For personal learning, it could mean recording a short voice memo explaining the idea from memory. Your experiment is: Learn it once, retrieve it without looking, and schedule a brief return to it later. See if you can remember it. Attention begins the pathway. Retrieval and repetition help strengthen it. Andrea's Application This lesson reminded me of one part of the cognitive testing that accompanied my brain scan at Amen Clinics: a Continuous Performance Test, or CPT. In the version I completed, letters appeared on a computer screen. The instruction was to press a button whenever a letter appeared—except when the letter was X. This type of task may sound simple, but it requires you to remain attentive over time, respond consistently, and inhibit your automatic response when the target letter appears. My results indicated that this was an area in which I did not perform as strongly. Looking back, I remember hearing the basic instruction: press the button for every letter except X. But I do not remember fully appreciating that the speed and consistency of my responses also mattered. This gave me an important real-life lesson: Hearing an instruction is not the same as accurately encoding everything the task requires. Before beginning something important, pause and ask: “What exactly am I being asked to do?” “What details determine successful performance?” “Can I explain the instructions back in my own words?” And, when appropriate, write down the key steps before beginning. This applies in a classroom, during a meeting, while completing an assessment, or whenever accuracy matters. First, attend to the full instruction. Then restate or retrieve it. Clarify anything that is missing. And only then begin the task. My experience showed me that attention is not just about working harder or concentrating more intensely. It is also about identifying the correct target—and making sure we understand the complete task before directing our effort toward it. Lesson 4: Learning Becomes Stronger When It Has More Than One Path Dr. Medina's Brain Rule #9 about sensory integration and vision(meaning our brains learn and remember best when multiple senses—like sight, sound, and touch—are engaged at the same time) give you the practical learning background to involve ALL of your senses. While teaching and learning you can ask: Can I see it? Can I hear it? Can I explain it? Can I demonstrate it? Can I connect it to something I already know? Can I apply it physically or practically? The goal is not sensory stimulation for its own sake. It is to provide clear, relevant pathways through which the learner can interact with the information. Our Key lesson: The more meaningfully we interact with information that we are learning, the more opportunities the brain has to encode and retrieve it. PUT THIS INTO ACTION Choose one idea you want to remember and interact with it in at least two meaningful ways. You might: See it in a diagram. Hear it explained. Say it in your own words. Write or draw it. Teach it to someone else. Demonstrate it physically. Connect it to a previous experience. Or apply it to a real problem. The goal is not to add noise or stimulation. More input is not automatically better. Each interaction should make the idea clearer, more relevant, or easier to retrieve. For example, instead of only reading about the Movement Loop, you could draw the sequence, explain it aloud, and identify where it appears in your own daily routine. Your experiment is: Take one important idea and represent it in two different, meaningful ways. The more deeply we work with information, the more opportunities the brain has to encode and retrieve it. Andrea's Application If you have been listening to this podcast for a while, I'm sure you have noticed that when I organize an idea into a framework—or represent it in a visual graphic—it begins to come to life. I can see how the pieces from past episodes connect, can explain the concept more clearly, and retrieve and apply it to my life more easily. It's also difficult to forget something when there's a visual image connected to it if you are the type of learner who needs to see something to make it stick in your memory. LESSON 5: RECOVERY HELPS LEARNING CONTINUE AFTER ATTENTION ENDS So far, we have followed learning through four important steps: Movement prepares the brain and body. RAS helps “turn on the lights,” allowing us to become awake, alert, and ready to respond. Next, the brain begins identifying what might be important to us. Salience refers to something that stands out—perhaps because it is new, unexpected, emotional, or connected to a possible reward or threat. Relevance refers to how closely that information connects to our goals, needs, experiences, or interests. In simple terms: Salience asks, “What stands out?” Relevance asks, “What matters to me?” Attention through the RAS next directs the brain's spotlight toward the information selected for deeper processing. Imagine a flashlight shining on whatever it is that you have picked to be important to learn. Encoding creates the initial memory. Retrieval and repetition strengthen it. But learning does not necessarily end when we close the book, leave the classroom, finish the meeting, or stop practicing. The brain still needs time to stabilize, organize, and connect what we learned. This is where recovery and sleep enter the Movement Loop. SLEEP IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF LEARNING Sleep is not a period when the brain simply switches off. While we sleep, the brain continues processing information from the day. Newly encoded memories may be reactivated, strengthened, reorganized, and connected with knowledge we already have. This is called memory consolidation. In simple terms, consolidation helps make a new memory more stable and easier to access later. Deep non-REM sleep and REM sleep may support different but overlapping parts of this process. Deep sleep is associated with physical restoration and the consolidation of certain facts and experiences. REM sleep has been associated with emotional learning, procedural skills, creative connections, and integrating new experiences with older memories. But we should not think of these as completely separate jobs. Deep sleep and REM are parts of a repeating sleep cycle, and both may contribute to learning. This is why I use the phrases: Deep sleep helps me recover from the hard work I did that day. REM may help me integrate what I experienced and what it meant to me. The word “may” matters because sleep is more complex than saying that deep sleep only restores the body and REM alone integrates learning. The most important lesson is this: What we focus on while we are awake gives the brain something to work with while we sleep. Retrieval and repetition strengthen the information before sleep. Then sleep provides conditions that can help stabilize, organize, and connect what we learned. THE MOVEMENT LOOP IN SIMPLE TERMS Let's put the complete cognitive side of the Movement Loop into simple language. MOVE—to prepare the brain and body. BECOME READY—RAS- in the brain helps us become awake, alert, and available to respond. NOTICE—salience helps something stand out because it is new, emotional, unexpected, rewarding, or potentially threatening. RELEVANCE—relevance helps the brain recognize how that information relates to our goals, needs, interests, or previous experiences. ATTENTION—directs our mental resources or a spotlight toward the selected information. ENCODE—begins forming a memory of what we are focused on. RETRIEVE AND REPEAT—strengthens the memory and makes it easier to access again. RECOVERY and CONSOLIDATION—so the brain and body can restore, and sleep can support memory consolidation. Leading us to-- INTEGRATION—to connect the new learning with what we already know. APPLY—Making the learning available and ready to use when we need it. So, in its expanded form, the Movement Loop looks like this: Movement → RAS-Supports Readiness → Salience and Relevance (what's important to us)→ Focused Attention → Encoding (forms the memory of what we are focused on)→ Retrieval and Repetition (to strengthen the neural pathway) → Recovery and Consolidation (important for the brain and body to be rested and recovered)→ Integration (connect new learning with what we already know)→ NEW Learning and Performance (ready and available for us whenever we need it). Here is an even easier way to remember how we LEARN: Move. Wake or Get Ready. Notice. Focus. Form a Memory. Strengthen it. Recover it. Connect it. Use it. Movement prepares the system. The RAS helps us become alert. Salience and relevance identify possible priorities. Attention selects the target. Encoding begins the memory. Retrieval and repetition strengthen it. Recovery and sleep help stabilize it. Integration connects it. And application makes it useful. These stages do not always occur in a perfectly straight line. We may notice something before we are fully focused on it. We may need several rounds of encoding and retrieval. We may sleep on an idea and understand it differently the following day. Or we may try to apply what we learned and discover that part of the pathway still needs strengthening. That is why this is a loop rather than a one-way process. Application produces feedback. That feedback shows us what we understand, what we can retrieve and use, and what still requires attention, repetition, or recovery. Then that feedback guides the next cycle of learning. We move again. We become ready. We direct our attention toward what matters. And with each cycle, we build learning that becomes more accessible, adaptable, and useful in our performance. PUT THIS INTO ACTION Before ending your next learning or work session, take one minute to ask: “What is the most important thing I want to remember?” Without looking at your notes, write down the central idea in your own words. Then decide when you will retrieve it again—perhaps later that day or the following morning. After that, give yourself permission to recover. When your attention is fading, another exhausted hour may not be as valuable as a break or a full night of sleep. The following day, try to retrieve the idea again before looking at your notes. Notice what remained accessible and what needs another repetition. Your experiment is simple: Summarize it. Sleep on it. Retrieve it again. Because learning begins while we are awake—but recovery and sleep help the brain continue the work. The Move–Focus–Learn Protocol BRINGING THE FIVE ACTIONS TOGETHER Here is the full Move–Focus–Learn experiment: Test this in school, work or personal learning: Use a brief walk or appropriate movement break before demanding cognitive work. This is what I told Dr. Medina 6 years ago is the only way I'm able to stay focused on writing difficult topics, like this one. Identify the one thing that deserves your attention next. Pick one priority you will focus on. Remove interference. Reduce unnecessary notifications, competing tasks and distractions. This can take a few minutes ahead of time, but keeps the learning slate clean so to speak. Create relevance. Ask, “Why does this matter to me—or to this learner?” Interact with the information you want to learn. Explain it, visualize it, discuss it, demonstrate it or apply it. Retrieve it. Close the book or screen and recall the important ideas without looking. Repeat it later. Return to the information after time has passed. Protect recovery. Allow sleep and recovery to support the next stage of learning. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION As we close out Episode 406, I want to return to the question we began with: Once movement activates and prepares the brain, what determines whether that readiness becomes lasting learning? The answer is not one single process. Learning emerges through a sequence of connected conditions: The brain and body must become ready. Something must stand out and feel relevant. Attention must select it. The information must be encoded. It must be retrieved and revisited. And recovery and sleep must provide opportunities for consolidation and integration. Dr. John Medina's Brain Rules helped us follow this sequence through five key lessons. LESSON 1: EXERCISE PREPARES THE BRAIN Movement helps create biological conditions that support alertness, attention, and cognition. The RAS contributes to this process by helping us become awake, alert, and ready to respond. But movement creates an opportunity—not a guarantee. A prepared brain still needs direction. LESSON 2: ATTENTION SELECTS WHAT MATTERS The brain encounters far more information than it can consciously process. Salience helps us notice what stands out. Relevance connects that information to our goals, needs, interests, or previous experiences. Attention then directs the brain's spotlight toward the selected target. Movement may create greater readiness, but attention determines where that readiness goes. LESSON 3: RETRIEVAL AND REPETITION STRENGTHEN WHAT ATTENTION BEGINS Paying attention once may create familiarity, but familiarity is not the same as learning. Encoding begins the memory. Retrieval asks the brain to locate that information again. Repetition gives us additional opportunities to strengthen our access to it. This is why explaining an idea without looking at our notes can be more useful than simply rereading it. Attention begins the pathway. Retrieval and repetition help make it last. LESSON 4: MEANINGFUL INTERACTION HELPS LEARNING STICK We can strengthen encoding by interacting with an idea in more than one meaningful way. We might see it, hear it, explain it, draw it, demonstrate it, or apply it. The goal is not to add as much stimulation as possible. The goal is to give the brain clear and relevant ways to understand, represent, and later retrieve the information. This is something I have experienced while creating this podcast. When I organize an idea into a framework or bring it to life in a visual graphic, I can see how the pieces connect. That helps me explain the idea more clearly, remember it more easily, and apply it more effectively. LESSON 5: RECOVERY ALLOWS LEARNING TO CONTINUE Learning does not necessarily end when we close the book, leave the classroom, finish the meeting, or stop practicing. During sleep, newly encoded information may be reactivated, stabilized, reorganized, and connected with existing knowledge. Deep non-REM sleep and REM sleep may contribute to this process in different but complementary ways. This is why recovery is not separate from learning. Recovery is part of the learning process. PUTTING THE MOVEMENT LOOP TOGETHER The complete cognitive side of the Movement Loop now looks like this: Movement prepares the brain and body. RAS-supported arousal helps us become awake and alert. Salience and relevance help identify possible priorities. Attention selects the target. Encoding begins the memory. Retrieval and repetition strengthen it. Recovery and sleep support consolidation. Integration connects the new learning with what we already know. And application makes that learning available when we need it. Or, in its simplest form: Move. Wake. Notice. Focus. Form. Strengthen. Recover. Connect. Use. Movement creates readiness. Attention provides direction. Encoding begins the memory. Retrieval and repetition strengthen the pathway. Recovery supports consolidation and integration. And application turns what we have learned into improved performance. Together, these processes help turn activity into lasting learning. FINAL THOUGHT This is not the first time we have explored Dr. John Medina's work, but each return has allowed us to ask a different question. In Episode 42[ix], we asked: How should schools and workplaces change when we understand the brain? In Episode 370[x], we asked: How can neuroscience and emotional regulation improve learning environments? In Episode 395[xi], we asked: What captures attention and motivates behavior? And here in Episode 406, we asked: How does an activated and attentive brain convert an experience into learning? That question has helped us add important detail to the Movement Loop. Movement alone does not create learning. Attention alone does not create lasting memory. Repetition without meaning may not produce understanding. And effort without recovery may not give the brain the conditions it needs to consolidate and integrate what happened. Each part of the process matters. Before we close, consider these questions: What are you preparing your brain to notice? Where is your attention going after you move? Are you interacting with important information deeply enough to encode it? Are you retrieving what you are learning—or merely rereading it? And are you protecting the recovery that allows learning to continue? Because what we repeatedly attend to, retrieve, and apply begins to shape what we know, what we can do, and how we perform. PREPARING FOR EPISODE 407 Movement can prepare the brain. Attention can direct it. Encoding can begin the memory. Retrieval and repetition can strengthen it. And recovery can help consolidate and integrate it. But every part of this process requires energy. The brain needs energy to direct attention, form memories, regulate behavior, and sustain performance. The body needs energy to move, adapt, recover, and begin the cycle again. So in Episode 407, we will revisit Jason Wittrock's work through a more current and carefully defined lens. We'll examine his experience with nutrition and fasting as an applied practitioner and personal case study, while comparing those ideas with current evidence surrounding nutrition, blood-sugar stability, metabolic flexibility, recovery, and performance. Because the brain and body cannot sustain performance without the energy required to power the system. I'll see you next time as we ask: How does metabolic health influence our capacity to move, learn, recover, and perform? RESOURCES Clip 1 with Dr. John Medina https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zDItOHAc8qQ Full Interview with Dr. John Medina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFzg5nQnEMs REFERENCE   [i] John Medina's Brain Rule #4 https://brainrules.net/article/attention/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 42 with Dr. John Medina on “Implementing Brain Rules in Schools and Workplaces of the Future” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-john-medina-on-implementing-brain-rules-in-the-schools-and-workplaces-of-the-future/   [iii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 403 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-first-how-a-20%e2%80%91minute-walk-lights-up-the-brain/     [iv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 404 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-matters-how-every-move-rewires-the-brain/   [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 405 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-isnt-enough-how-recovery-drives-real-adaptation/   [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 272 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-priming-the-reticular-activating-system-to-achieve-our-goals-in-2023/   [vii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 395 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/theory-of-mind-the-missing-link-between-attention-reward-and-motivation/   [viii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 84  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-a-spect-scan-can-change-your-life-part-3-with-andrea-samadi/   [ix] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 42 with Dr. John Medina on “Implementing Brain Rules in Schools and Workplaces of the Future” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-john-medina-on-implementing-brain-rules-in-the-schools-and-workplaces-of-the-future/   [x]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 370 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-rules-revisited-how-neuroscience-can-transform-classrooms/   [xi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 395 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/theory-of-mind-the-missing-link-between-attention-reward-and-motivation/      

Diagnostics for the Brain, ADHD and SPECT Scans with Dr Emily Cabrera A teenager with cognitive disorder, with testing who had a brain injury at three so problem was low blood flow. Looking at nutrition, your metabolic system, the whole person. Dr. Emily K. Cabrera of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry dualmindspsychiatry.com (508) 233-8354 https://dreamvisions7radio.com/paperclips-and-periods/ Daniel Gregory Amen is an American celebrity doctor who practices as a psychiatrist. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Amen Clinics. He is also the founder of Change Your Brain Foundation, BrainMD, and Amen University. He is a twelve-time New York Times best-selling author as of 2023 Please feel free to email Phil at philgeorge@charter.net with any health/nutrition/exercise questions. https://www.wellnesswave.net/ This Week's Video: Join biochemist Phil George as he breaks down what really happens when a dedicated medical professional is forced to navigate a broken healthcare system. From insurance denials to dangerous delays in care, Phil exposes the hidden failures patients never see — and the consequences doctors can't ignore. A Medical Professional vs. a Broken Healthcare System — don't miss this eye‑opening episode. https://youtu.be/Kua-fhRaEKI?si=QPzeDQtwchj2jzEs

Why do kids almost never get osteoarthritis, despite putting their joints through far more than any adult does? I joined entrepreneur Mike Cormier on his show to unpack that question, along with stem cells for addiction, brain trauma, and hair loss with no clear treatment path.I explain how mesenchymal stem cells, sourced from fat, bone marrow, or umbilical cord tissue, travel through the bloodstream to support tissue repair and immune function when delivered by IV. Osteoarthritis reflects a decline in the body's regenerative capacity, not simple wear and tear. I cover an animal study showing a 70 to 80% reduction in relapse behavior among alcohol dependent rats treated with stem cells, and an ongoing clinical study using SPECT imaging to evaluate traumatic brain injury. I also detail my personal peptide protocol: BPC-157, Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Epitalon, microdosed GLP-1, and GHK-Cu for skin structure.Mike traces his hair loss to years of business related stress, describing patches spreading across his scalp and eyebrows and the recovery protocol he built himself: PRP, BPC-157, red light therapy, and microneedling. I share a parallel case from my clinic, where IV stem cells regrew a physician's hair after a service related infection.It's a wide ranging look at how regenerative medicine adapts to what the body actually needs, whether that's a joint, a damaged brain, or hair that wouldn't grow back.Key Takeaways:00:47 From psychiatry to stem cells04:04 How stem cells build organs06:06 Mesenchymal stem cells and sources10:22 IV infusion versus local injection13:41 Why Dr. Joy built skincare22:32 Stem cells cut alcohol relapse24:21 Reversing brain damage from addiction26:00 Favorite peptides for muscle gain29:41 Cycling peptides and testing NAD34:52 What stem cell skincare involves37:58 Healing alopecia through gut health55:10 Extending human lifespan twenty yearsAdditional Resources✨ Follow Mike Cormier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecormieronair/ ✨ Follow The Inner Circle Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinnercirclestudio/ ✨ Subscribe to The Inner Circle On Air on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInnerCircleOnAir Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

A clearer heart scan can change more than an image, it can change a decision. We talk with Jared Vest, who oversees nuclear cardiology and PET CT at Centra, about the arrival of cardiac PET CT and why it's a major leap forward for diagnosing heart disease closer to home. We walk through SPECT versus PET in plain language, then dig into what makes PET CT the new gold standard: higher-quality imaging and the CT mapping that helps correct for attenuation artifacts that can mask or mimic poor blood flow. That accuracy matters because it helps clinicians send the right patients to the right next step, including whether someone truly needs a heart cath or can avoid an unnecessary procedure.We also get into what's especially exciting about cardiac PET CT: the ability to quantify blood flow and coronary flow reserve, not just “look” at perfusion. That opens the door to detecting smaller defects and microvascular disease earlier, and it points toward future options like viability imaging to see whether heart muscle can benefit from intervention. If you care about preventive cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, or patient-centered heart disease care, hit play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway.For more content from Centra Health check us out on the following channels.YouTubeFacebookInstagramTwitter

Why are so many women not diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood? How do you know if it's ADHD, anxiety, hormones, generational trauma or just pregnancy brain? And if you do have ADHD, what should treatment actually feel like? This week on I'm Fun Now, Sazan sits down with world-renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen for one of the most requested conversations yet. After recently receiving her own ADHD diagnosis as an adult, Sazan brings Amen the questions so many women have been asking and rarely hear answered. Together, they discuss: Why ADHD is often overlooked  Why motherhood and pregnancy can make symptoms more noticeable ADHD vs. anxiety, OCD, generational trauma and pregnancy brain What untreated ADHD can look like over time How to understand your ADHD type (even without a SPECT scan) What the right ADHD treatment should actually feel like Brain supplements, medication, and common misconceptions Faith, mental health, and removing the shame around getting help They also answer listener questions on anxiety, OCD, medication, and women's mental health and Dr. Amen shares his professional perspective on why relying on ChatGPT for mental health advice has real limitations. Whether you've been diagnosed, suspect you have ADHD, are pregnant, nursing, or simply trying to understand your brain better, this conversation offers practical guidance, hope, and the reminder that you're not broken — you may finally have an explanation. We hope it inspires you! MORE FUN THINGS

In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, Tammy sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen, physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, founder of Amen Clinics, and author of *Raising Mentally Strong Kids", for a powerful conversation about children's brain health.Dr. Amen explains why we need to shift the way we talk about “mental health” and begin thinking more deeply about brain health. He shares how children's brains are shaped by everyday choices — including nutrition, sleep, movement, screens, stress, connection, substances, and the environments they grow up in.Together, Tammy and Dr. Amen explore how parents can teach children to love and care for their brains, rather than simply nagging them about what not to do. They discuss practical ways to support children with ADHD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and low resilience by looking at the brain and body as deeply connected systems.In this episode, we discuss:▪️ Why “mental health” is really brain health▪️ How brain health impacts anxiety, ADHD, mood, learning, and resilience▪️ Why gut health matters for children's emotional well-being▪️ The role of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and blood sugar regulation▪️ Why screens and social media can affect dopamine and motivation▪️ The importance of delaying smartphones and setting technology boundaries▪️ How sleep, movement, sunlight, and exercise support the developing brain▪️ Why connection, listening, and attachment help protect children's mental health▪️ How parents can build “brain reserve” and resilience in their children▪️ What parents can do to model brain-healthy habits at homeDr. Amen reminds us that children make better choices when they understand their brains. When kids learn to ask, “Is this good for my brain or bad for it?” they begin to build a foundation for healthier decisions, stronger relationships, greater resilience, and lifelong well-being.This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone who wants to help children grow strong, healthy brains.Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, and founder of Amen Clinics, which has 11 locations across the United States. His mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Amen Clinics uses brain SPECT imaging as part of its clinical approach and reports having one of the world's largest databases of brain scans related to behavior, with scans from patients across 155 countries. Dr. Amen is also a bestselling author whose work focuses on brain health, mental health, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, trauma, resilience, and helping families build healthier brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in the third week of our 4-part series on the 6th-leading cause of death in America.  In this episode, we focus on the thorough diagnostics at Holistic Integration that reveal the root causes of brain deterioration.  In this episode, you'll discover:—Why Dr. Prather believes there are more contributing factors to Alzheimer's than just the amyloid plaque theory.  And the six factors or patterns that Dr. Prather looks for as potential underlying causes to Alzheimer's.—The SPECT imaging that is critical to any diagnosis of Alzheimer's.  And the blood tests that can actually help to prevent deterioration of brain health if diagnosed early.—How a Cardiovascular workup is important for Alzheimer's and Dementia since you are more likely to develop Alzheimer's if you have Cardiovascular disease. —The surprising connection between a person's fingerprint patterns and Alzheimer's. —How proper levels of Vitamin D can help reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's by 40%.  And the importance of checking the B Vitamins and Iodine.—The reason that inflammation markers are "extremely important" for Alzheimer's. —How Alzheimer's is referred to as Type 3 Diabetes due to the impact of glycotoxic levels of blood sugar on the brain.—Why Dr. Prather says he would refuse to take on a patient with Alzheimer's or Dementia unless they agreed to do a Hair Analysis.  And how a Hair Analysis shows your levels of heavy metals like Aluminum, which seems to be most associated with Alzheimer's and Dementia. —The "tremendous amount of changes" that Dr. Prather sees in emotional and brain health by balancing the Copper-Zinc ratio. —Why an annual stool kit is so essential because of the connection between gut health and brain function.  And what the "research grade" Autonomic Nervous System or ANS Test at Holistic Integration reveals about your brain health .http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

Dr. Eboni Cornish joins the show to discuss neuroinflammation, brain fog, SPECT imaging, root-cause medicine and practical strategies for improving brain health. Together, we explore how environmental toxins, gut health, infections, trauma and lifestyle factors can contribute to cognitive symptoms—and why individualized care is essential for lasting healing.We dive into:Neuroinflammation and the root causes of brain fogHow SPECT imaging can uncover hidden patterns in brain healthThe connection between the gut, immune system and brainMold, Lyme disease, histamine and environmental triggers of cognitive dysfunctionNeurofeedback, mitochondrial support and other tools for brain recoveryWhy restrictive diets don't work for every patientSupporting children, adults and neurodivergent patients with personalized carePerimenopause, hormone changes and their impact on cognitive healthPractical, affordable lifestyle strategies that support brain health and longevityWhy meeting patients where they are leads to better long-term outcomes

In this enlightening episode of the "Transform Your Mind" podcast, host Myrna Young is joined by Dr. Hector Rodriguez, a renowned expert in brain science and emotional healing. Through their engaging dialogue, they explore the intricate workings of the brain in response to trauma and stress, revealing that trauma rewires the brain but can also be reversed. This episode serves as a guide to understanding how our brains are shaped by experiences and how they can be retrained for resilience and growth.Dr. Hector dives deep into brain patterns associated with trauma, explaining how our reactions are not just psychological but deeply rooted in neurobiology. Highlighting compelling insights into the survival mechanisms of the brain, he discusses how emotional resilience can be cultivated. With thought-provoking discussions around spirituality and faith, Dr. Hector illustrates how these elements aid in healing trauma, offering listeners a multidimensional perspective on emotional recovery. This episode is packed with thoughtful expertise and transformative ideas for anyone interested in personal growth and mental wellness.Key Takeaways:Trauma impacts brain wiring, but healing is possible through understanding and retraining brain patterns.Both major and minor life stressors affect the brain similarly, creating survival patterns that can hinder emotional well-being.Visualization techniques using SPECT imaging reveal that emotional trauma is a biological process affecting various brain functions, not a moral failing.Spirituality and belief in a higher power play a critical role in sustaining hope and resilience throughout the healing process.Self-awareness and understanding of personal behavior patterns are vital steps towards healing and disentangling from trauma-induced loops.Resources:Dr. Hector Rodriguez's Website: whitebutterflyclinic.comSponsor For this Episode Get started with Square and build a setup that works the way you do. Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/transform Link to the transcript https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761155/19471788-breaking-the-loop-how-trauma-rewires-the-brain-and-how-to-heal/transcriptSee this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094Feedspot Top 100 Mental Health Podcast For sponsored Brand interviews and sponsorship inquires please visit Partner With The Transform Your Mind Podcast | Myrna Young Life Coach

[Content Warning]: Discussion of childhood sexual abuse, grooming Trauma doesn't just leave emotional scars; it rewires the brain. In this episode of Trauma Interrupted, Jan Broberg sits down with Dr. Hector Rodriguez, an integrative psychiatrist, founder of White Butterfly Clinic in Miami, and holder of both a medical degree and a Master of Divinity. Dr. Hector brings a rare combination of neuroscience and soul-level care to a field that too often reduces people to their symptoms.  Together, Jan and Dr. Hector explore how traumatic events, especially those experienced in childhood, alter the nervous system, the immune system, and the brain's visual memory centers. Dr. Hector explains how SPECT brain imaging allows him to actually see trauma patterns in the brain, often uncovering buried wounds that no other test has been able to find. He shares the story of a patient in his late 60s who spent decades unable to sleep, only to discover through EMDR that a single witnessed assault at age four had quietly shaped his entire life. The conversation moves through developmental trauma, the neuroscience of grooming, how freeze responses get mislabeled as weakness, and the delicate work of teaching children resilience without passing on generational fear. Dr. Hector also speaks openly about his own journey as a Cuban immigrant, his theological training, and why he believes the people who have had to rebuild themselves from the ground up are often the ones who change the world.  If you've ever been told to just get over it, dismissed by a doctor who couldn't find anything wrong, or wonder why certain things still affect you after all this time, this episode is for you. Where To Find Dr. Hector Rodriguez: White Butterfly ClinicIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264  

What do you do when Y-90 doesn't deliver the results you expected? In this episode of the 2026 HCC Creator Weekend™, host Dr. Tyler Sandow is joined by Drs. Beau Toskich and Juan Gimenez to discuss the technical challenges and troubleshooting strategies that can make or break a Y-90 radioembolization case. Together, they explore innovative approaches like the PREDATr technique, share tips for reducing complications, and offer guidance on optimizing outcomes for patients with complex liver tumors. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Sirtex and Boston Scientific. --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:24 - Treatment Nonresponse Troubleshooting06:12 - Navigating Y90 Through Replaced Arteries09:09 - Mitigating Vasospasm in Embolization13:31 - What is ‘PREDATr'?21:12 - Dual Balloon Microcatheter System23:37 - Gelfoam Techniques and Application26:06 - Embolization Agents Preferences36:16 - Concerns with Cystic Artery Treatment and Biliary Stents42:15 - Prophylactic Antibiotics 44:29 - Utilizing High Lung Shunts49:28 - Wrap Up and Credits --- More about this episode The conversation begins with case-based examples of HCC radioembolization, focusing on how to assess treatment response and troubleshoot nonresponsive cases. They discuss how to interpret SPECT findings, identify missed tumor supply with cone-beam CT, and overcome obstacles such as vasospasm, extrahepatic feeders, and challenging arterial anatomy. They introduce the PREDATr technique (proximal radioembolization enabled by distal angiozone truncation) and explain how tools like gelfoam, balloons, and retrievable coils can preserve healthy liver tissue and improve microsphere delivery. The episode also addresses managing biliary stents, using antibiotic prophylaxis, and strategies for handling high lung shunts, making it a practical resource for anyone navigating the complexities of Y-90 treatment. --- BackTable Vascular & Interventional (VI) is the go-to podcast for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional cardiologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Robert Gallery is a former professional football player and a 2023 College Football Hall of Fame inductee. He played collegiate football at the University of Iowa, earning unanimous All-American honors and the 2003 Outland Trophy. Gallery was selected second overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and played eight seasons in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. Following his professional career, Gallery experienced mental health challenges associated with repeated head injuries and alcohol dependency. Ibogaine treatment was a significant part of his personal recovery. He co-founded Athletes for Care to support other athletes navigating similar post-career challenges and to advocate for research and awareness around athlete mental health. In this episode, former NFL star Robert Gallery shares how severe CTE symptoms, failed conventional treatments, and suicidal despair led him to medically supervised ibogaine and 5‑MeO‑DMT therapy in Mexico, catalyzing profound neurological, emotional, and spiritual healing and inspiring his Athletes for Care advocacy work. RESOURCES: Learn more about Robert Gallery here: https://athletesforcare.org/ Instagram: @athletes4care Get 10% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Meet Robert Gallery + ibogaine turning point 02:09 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes 03:57 – Interview begins: welcoming Robert 06:04 – NFL career, injuries, and retirement crash 08:50 – Rage at home, brain fog, alcohol, suicidality 12:56 – CTE brain scan wake‑up call and protocols 15:21 – Hyperbaric, IVs, "fractionally better," and despair 16:45 – Discovering VETS and hope for ibogaine 18:28 – Cold‑turkey off meds and heading to Mexico 19:43 – First ibogaine and 5‑MeO treatment in Mexico 25:11 – Inside the ibogaine journey: self‑hatred to self‑love 29:04 – 5‑MeO "death," meeting God, and clear brain reboot 31:45 – Second and third journeys, seeing his own death 34:46 – Life rebuilt: present dad, tools, and daily work 34:53 – SPECT vs fMRI and what scans can't show 36:31 – How ibogaine shifts self‑worth and emotional patterns 38:42 – Coming back to football, pride, and veterans' trauma 40:42 – New thought patterns, white matter, and Stanford data    WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: TRY TARA'S APP FOR FREE: http://taragarrison.com/app INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv  

I'm delighted to connect with Dr. Eboni Cornish today. She is the Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics and President of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, specializing in complex chronic illness with expertise in brain health, Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, mold exposure, gut dysfunction, and women's midlife health. In our conversation, we explore how perimenopause and menopause affect the brain, as well as the roles of genetics and epigenetics. Dr. Cornish explains limbic lock, SPECT imaging, the impact of tick-borne illnesses, and co-infections, and how brain health issues can influence mental health. We also dive into the role of mold in testing, the gut-brain-immune-hormone axis, vagal tone, the estrobolome, leptin, the MTHFR mutation, and how Dr. Cornish prefers to have it tested and treated in her patients. Stay tuned for an insightful and wide-ranging conversation on brain health and women's midlife wellness. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why women may experience brain fog, forgetfulness, and cognitive slowing as estrogen declines How declining estrogen could make the brain more vulnerable to toxins, infections, and leaky brain How disrupted sleep, poor nutrition, and lack of oxygen (from issues like sleep apnea) can negatively affect cognition and brain health The value of continuing to learn and staying socially connected to support your cognitive health as you age How genetics can help to identify women who may be at higher risk for cognitive decline later in life. What limbic lock means How toxin overload, mold, Lyme disease, and co-infections, and unresolved stress can create a state of limbic lock  How SPECT imaging helps to explain why some people fail to improve despite multiple treatments The benefits of progesterone for supporting relaxation and improving sleep during perimenopause How declining estrogen and gut dysbiosis during perimenopause can affect the gut-brain axis Bio: Dr. Eboni Cornish Dr. Eboni Cornish is the Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics and President of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. She specializes in complex chronic illness, with expertise in brain health, Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, mold toxicity, gut dysfunction, and women's midlife health. Known for her NeuroLongevity framework, Dr. Cornish takes a root-cause, brain-first approach to helping patients optimize cognitive resilience, hormone balance, and long-term wellness. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book. The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Eboni Cornish Amen Clinics On her website Instagram

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Dr. Steven Storage is a triple board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at Amen Clinics, trained at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford, with access to nearly 300,000 brain scans — one of the largest neuroimaging databases in the world. He specializes in using SPECT brain imaging to uncover the root causes of conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression rather than relying on symptom-based diagnosis alone.In our conversation we discuss:(0:00) Intro(1:38) Why We Ignore Brain Health(2:35) The Truth About Alcohol & Your Brain(4:26) The Broken Mental Health Diagnosis System(5:29) Misdiagnosed for Decades (Real Case)(7:22) ADHD Misdiagnosis Is Rising Fast(8:21) The 7 Types of ADHD (No One Talks About)(10:36) Why ADHD Is Increasing(11:59) Social Media Is Rewiring Your Brain(13:27) Dopamine Addiction Explained(15:23) Why You Feel Worse Without It(16:44) Can You Reset Your Brain?(21:38) What ADHD Looks Like on Brain Scans(26:23) ADHD as a Superpower (Most Get This Wrong)(46:03) The 3 Biggest Brain Health Mistakes(1:08:45) You're Not Stuck With Your BrainLearn more about Dr. Steven Storage here:Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/steven-storage-md/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstorage/Listen to this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xmh1E90dtPE

What if everything you've gone through in life — the chaos, the loss, the addiction, the grief — was the exact preparation you needed to save someone else's life?Dan Flanagan grew up surrounded by strong values of integrity, hard work, and loyalty, anchored in the rhythm of small-town Ohio life and Catholic faith. His childhood had a kind of Norman Rockwell quality to it — a baseball field in the backyard, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, his mom ringing a bell to call the kids in for dinner. But underneath that idyllic surface, something harder was brewing.Dan's dad, his hero, his best coach, was secretly battling severe clinical depression. When Dan was 15, his dad went away to a psychiatric unit an hour from home to undergo treatment and was gone for over a year. His mom held down the fort working 12-hour days.The sudden loss of his parental anchor left Dan and his siblings with too much freedom, few role models, and an onslaught of confusion and pain. He went off the rails. Started drinking, making bad choices, falling in with the wrong crowd.The darkness in his family didn't stop with his dad. His brother Sean also developed mental illness in college and attempted suicide more than once.Dan managed to earn a degree and build a sales career out of sheer determination and grit, the unresolved trauma and anger simmered beneath the surface. He masked his struggles with alcohol and bravado, insisting that everything was “fine,” when he was far from it.The turning point came on May 6th, 2019, when he finally said enough. He enrolled himself in an intensive outpatient program at the Cleveland Clinic, started showing up at the gym at 4:45 AM, and began listening obsessively to Eric Thomas, Tony Robbins, Jocko Willink, and David Goggins — anyone who had built something from nothing and come out the other side.About a year into his sobriety, he was listening to a Jocko podcast and heard about Dr. Daniel Amen, a world-renowned psychiatrist who developed brain SPECT imaging, a tool that shows what's happening in a living brain rather than just guessing. Dan ordered the book “The End of Mental Illness” before he even got home. And sitting on his couch that Saturday, something cracked open. He describes it as a spiritual moment, followed by a question that felt like it came from somewhere bigger than him: what if all of this was the preparation?Motivated to make a difference, Dan leveraged his story and his sister's expertise to launch the Brain Enrichment Initiative, a peer-to-peer mentoring and mental wellness program for students. Rooted in authenticity and vulnerability, the program aims to help young people break the silence around emotions, teaching them proactive brain health strategies and creating space for real connection.The urgency behind BEI is very real to Dan. He is out there doing the work every single day — for his family, for those kids, and for every version of himself that didn't have someone showing up to say: your brain can get better, and so can you.Hype Song: Dan's hype song is Zach William's “Survivor” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R4tdF2s42w Resources: Dan Flanagan's website www.bei-neo.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-flanagan-a4934850/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dqflanagan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dqflan/ Invitation from Lori:This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit.Smart business leaders know trust is the foundation of every great workplace. And in today's hybrid and fast-moving work culture, trust isn't built in quarterly town halls or the occasional Slack message. It's built through consistent, clear, and HUMAN communication.Companies and leaders TALK about the importance of connection and community. And it's easy to believe your organization is doing a great job of maintaining an awesome corporate culture. Because you've got annual all-hands and open door policies, and “fun" team-building events.But let's be real. Leaders who are serious about building real trust are finding better ways to strengthen culture, create connection, and foster community.That's where I come in. Forward thinking companies are hiring me to produce internal/private podcasts. To bring leadership and employees together through authentic stories, real conversations, and meaningful connections. Think of it as your old-school printed company newsletter - reinvented for the modern workforce. I KNOW, what a cool idea, right?!If you run, work for, or know of a company that wants to upgrade communication, facilitate connections, build community, and maintain culture, let's chat. Message me at Lori@ZenRabbit dot com.Because when people feel heard, they engage.

He was an elite marathoner running 150 miles a week. A few years later, his SPECT brain scan looked comparable to 80-year-old patients with dementia. He was 22.Cameron George is the founder of Tru Kava and a member of the Kava Coalition. He has worked with physicians and researchers to modernize kava as a functional beverage category and has spent more than a decade studying plant pharmacology, GABA modulation, and nervous system recovery. In this conversation, Cameron explains the biochemical credit card model of synthetic drug dependency, why acetaldehyde — not ethanol — drives the effects of alcohol, and how traditional kava binds to GABA-A receptors without producing the depletion and tolerance seen with benzodiazepines. He describes how the kavalactone entourage effect enables reverse tolerance, the mechanism that allowed him to taper off benzodiazepines in under two months. Listeners learn the measurable impact of casual alcohol use on HRV and sleep architecture, the difference between real kava and US-market extracts, and the practical applications of kava for stress, focus, sleep, and alcohol-free social life.Cameron also shares his own collapse: the high-dose Adderall and benzodiazepines that nearly destroyed his nervous system, the years of multiple chemical sensitivity that followed, and the serendipitous phone call from a friend in Vanuatu that changed the trajectory of his recovery.This conversation is for anyone questioning the role alcohol plays in their performance, anyone who's been handed a prescription without answers, and anyone looking for a credible path back to a regulated nervous system.Cameron talks about:00:00 Why alcohol is a metabolic poison and acetaldehyde causes the buzz09:11 Biochemical credit cards: how synthetic substances drain your neurochemistry20:40 The Adderall and benzodiazepine prescription that broke his nervous system22:16 A SPECT brain scan comparable to 80-year-old dementia patients29:30 Autoimmune collapse, 10 grand mal seizures a day, and reacting to water31:33 The Vanuatu phone call that introduced him to traditional kava35:28 How kavalactones modulate GABA-A receptors37:10 Reverse tolerance: why kava heals the system instead of depleting it41:46 What hyper-sobriety, focus, and the kava afterglow feel like44:00 Why kava hepatotoxicity claims were debunked in 201446:30 Why traditional preparation beats kava extracts51:55 The 200 strains of kava and the vision to replace coffee cultureAdditional Resources✨ Follow Cameron George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron.george_/ ✨ Learn more about Tru Kava: https://trukava.com ✨ Connect with Cameron George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-george-0311aa185/ ✨ Follow Tru Kava on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trukava/ Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

Dr. Héctor Rodriguez ("Dr. Hector") is an integrative psychiatrist and founder of Miami's White Butterfly Clinic. In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience behind ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and trauma, and how SPECT imaging helps us better understand and treat these conditions. He shares practical, natural strategies, including nutrition, supplementation, dance, and exercise, to improve brain function and mental health. Connect and Learn MoreWebsites: whitebutterflyclinic.com | doctorhector.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doctorhectorInstagram: @doctor_hector

In today's episode, Haylie Pomroy sits down with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, one of the world's foremost experts on mast cell activation syndrome and neuroinflammation, to break down what brain fog actually is, what is driving it at the cellular level, and what can be done about it. Dr. Theoharides explains how the brain's own immune cells, known as microglia, can become destructive when triggered by viral particles, spike protein, mold, or other inflammatory agents. He details how COVID spike protein can enter the brain through the blood-brain barrier and the olfactory nerve, persist for up to two years, and activate a cascade of neuroinflammation that disrupts memory, cognition, and mood. He also shares the latest developments in diagnostic tools, including SPECT imaging and an emerging biosignature panel designed to finally give patients measurable, objective evidence of what is happening in their brains. He walks through the most evidence-backed interventions his team is using to protect and restore brain cell function, including folinic acid, luteolin-based flavonoids, and hydroxytyrosol from olive leaves, and why supplement quality matters more than most people realize. If you have been told your brain fog is all in your head, this episode is for you. Tune in to Fast Metabolism Matters. If your body feels like it's running on empty, overburdened, or just not responding the way it used to, Haylie's latest book, Toxic Overload, tells you exactly what to do. Download your free digital copy today and start understanding what your body is trying to tell you.   Free Download: Get Your Copy of Toxic Overload

In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the growing science behind brain inflammation and its connection to chronic illness with Dr. Eboni Cornish. Dr. Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and Treasurer of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, shares how underlying inflammation in the brain can drive symptoms often labeled as psychiatric, neurological, or behavioral conditions. Together, they discuss how mold toxicity, chronic infections, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and environmental toxins can disrupt brain health and lead to symptoms such as brain fog, anxiety, depression, personality changes, and fatigue. This powerful conversation highlights the importance of identifying root causes of neuroinflammation and offers hope for individuals struggling with complex chronic conditions through advanced diagnostics, functional medicine strategies, and personalized care.

Dr. Steven Storage is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at Amen Clinics, where brain SPECT imaging is used to diagnose and treat conditions like ADHD at the neurological level. In this episode, he and Karena cover the four pillars of brain health, how social media hijacks your dopamine, why ADHD is both genetic and environmental, the seven subtypes of ADHD, what low dopamine actually feels like, and a simple cognitive technique to stop negative thoughts from running your day. What happens to your focus, your mood, and your sense of self when your brain isn't getting what it needs — and how do you even know? Dr. Storage breaks down the neuroscience in a way that's impossible to unhear, from why one bad night of sleep costs you 30% of your executive function to how your social media habit may be draining the same brain chemical you need to feel motivated. This is the brain health conversation that has been missing from the wellness space. (00:38) The Four Pillars of Brain Health Sleep, exercise, nutrition, and avoiding toxins — the foundation for a functioning brain 20 minutes of higher-intensity cardio every other day shown to be as powerful as antidepressant medication for the brain What the brain is actually doing while you sleep  Food is fuel or garbage — why refined sugar and processed foods are inflammatory for the brain (07:07) Social Media, Dopamine & the Addiction Loop Social media is engineered to produce a dopamine spike, and the crash after is real Doom scrolling depletes the same chemical needed for focus, motivation, and productivity Why students who decompress with video games before homework are setting themselves up to struggle (11:59) ADHD Explained — Genetics, Perimenopause & What's Really Happening ADHD is one of the most genetic conditions in psychiatry ADHD as a supply-demand issue: blood flow to the prefrontal cortex vs. the demands placed on it Why perimenopause triggers ADHD-like symptoms  The difference between brain fog from perimenopause and preexisting ADHD — and why one makes the other worse (21:04) ADHD as a Superpower — And Why Medication Isn't the Enemy Why traits coded as ADHD likely survived evolution  Creativity, hyper-focus, intuition, outside-the-box thinking — the real strengths of an ADHD brain The mismatch between ADHD wiring and traditional classrooms: why Dr. Storage doesn't view ADHD as a disorder Stimulants vs. non-stimulants — what Adderall actually does to the prefrontal cortex The goal isn't to eliminate the superpower — it's to modulate the brain so you can access focus when you need it without losing creativity (32:35) Brain Development, Early Diagnosis & Rewiring Negative Thoughts The prefrontal cortex isn't fully developed until mid-to-late 20s — so how do you know when to treat? New MRI data: kids treated for ADHD before age 12 showed accelerated prefrontal cortex development Dr. Storage's three-step method for negative thought patterns Why meditation builds metacognitive awareness and helps thoughts pass like luggage on a conveyor belt Thanks for the support from our partners, including:  Guest Resources Follow Dr. Steven Storage on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstorage/) Follow Dr. Steven Storage on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dr-steven-storage) Visit Amen Clinics (https://www.amenclinics.com) If this episode moved you, please consider supporting The Big Silence Foundation and exploring our resources: Connect with The Big Silence Community Order: The Big Silence Memoir audiobook (https://thebigsilence.com/pages/audiobook) Shop The Big Silence Self Love Collection (https://thebigsilence.com/collections/shop-all) Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaL3RrbvDLuTTGFN4VYzEpw) Donate to The Big Silence Foundation (https://thebigsilence.com/donate) The Big Silence Resource Guide (https://thebigsilence.com/pages/resources) Find exclusive offers from our supporters (https://thebigsilence.com/pages/our-podcast-partners)

Today's episode is a deep dive with the genius and the gem of a human, Dr. Eboni Cornish. Dr. Cornish is the Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and a Fellow, TrainingPhysician Preceptor, and President Elect of the Board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS).You don't want to miss this one!She is nationally recognized for her evidence-based work in neuroinflammation, autism, chronic toxicity, and complex chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease, Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, CIRS, and long COVID. By integrating advanced biomarker testing with Amen Clinics' SPECT brain imaging.https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/https://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics/https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/https://www.ilads.org/resource/My Website & Work with Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/faithandfit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.upliftfitnutrition.com⁠⁠⁠Email for coaching & phone consults: laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com & fitandfaith@gmail.comOrder my book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" on amazon! 

On this episode of the Just a Mom podcast, Dr. Hector Rodriguez, an integrative psychiatrist, discusses the complexities of mental health, particularly in teens and young adults. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the brain's function through tools like SPECT scans (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/spect-scan) and the impact of societal changes, such as the pandemic, on mental health. Dr. Rodriguez provides insights into recognizing signs of mental health issues, the role of cannabis, and the necessity of building a support network for parents. He also highlights the importance of self-care for parents to effectively support their children. https://www.doctorhector.com/

Send in a question or comment via text.If you've been searching online for ways to deal with your anxiety, you've probably noticed there's an avalanche of information claiming to be "science-based" or "evidence-based." But here's the problem. That isn't always true.This week I'm joined by Dr. Birthe Macdonald, a research psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, to talk about why online mental health information is so confusing and full of misinformation. We discuss why things that aren't actually science still look like fact when you're struggling and searching for relief.We touch on polyvagal theory and vagus nerve claims, SPECT brain scans and their limitations, genetic testing for antidepressants, and why confident voices with credentials can be so convincing even when the science doesn't support their claims.Dr. Macdonald shares insights on what makes good science (hint: it's humble and tries to disprove itself) and why you should probably be most skeptical of those who sound the most confident.The goal here is helping you become a more critical consumer of mental health information so you can make informed decisions about your wellbeing. Be skeptical of everything you consume online, including me. If someone claims something is science-based, question it.That said, if you find something helpful that's moving you forward and not hurting you, keep using it. You deserve information you can actually trust.Useful Links:Dr. Macdonald's websiteHer journal club pageHer instagramEpisode 124 of DisorderedSupport The Anxious Truth: If you find the podcast helpful and want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee. Other ways to support my work like buying a book or signing up for a low cost workshop can be found on my website. None of this is never required, but always appreciated! Interested in doing therapy with me? For more information on working with me directly to overcome your anxiety, follow this link.Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, host Charu sits down with Matt Johnson to unpack how hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help people clear PTSD, anxiety, emotional baggage, and subconscious programming that keeps life stuck on autopilot. Matt shares his real-life recovery story after a severe brain injury and a PTSD diagnosis, then breaks down why many people don't get lasting results when they only work with the conscious mind. If you're tired of surface-level self-help, this conversation gets straight into practical tools, mindset rewiring, and what real healing looks like when you upgrade the “operating system” running your behaviors, habits, and reactions. About the Guest: Matt Johnson is a hypnosis and NLP specialist who helps people shift subconscious patterns behind anxiety, trauma responses, limiting beliefs, and emotional overwhelm. After years of struggling with PTSD and a brain injury, he built a practical approach to healing by combining hypnosis, NLP, and deep research into subconscious change. Key Takeaways: A brain injury can be amplified by unresolved trauma responses, especially when PTSD keeps the nervous system locked in fight or flight. Matt's turning point came after a SPECT scan showed abnormal brain activity patterns linked to PTSD, not permanent tissue damage. Many people get limited progress when they only use talk therapy or medication, because most change requires working with the subconscious mind. The subconscious can run automatic “programs” that shape habits, stress responses, and relationship reactions without conscious permission. Hypnosis is not mind control. You can accept or reject suggestions at any time, even in deep trance. NLP can create fast shifts by giving emotions a “structure” (color, shape, direction) and then changing that structure intentionally. “You're not broken” is not a quote for the wall. It's a strategy shift from identity blame to pattern change. Early-life imprinting (roughly ages 0–7) can install beliefs that feel like truth, but they are editable with the right tools. Real healing looks like removing the root patterns so the same stress does not keep returning in new forms. If traditional routes are not working, it's logical to diversify approaches and build a roadmap that actually fits you. How Listeners Can Connect with the Guest: Matt Johnson NLP Free course: NLP Mind Magic (includes exercises for anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and more). Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Faith That Transforms: When the Spirit Rewires Your MindSermon by Pastor Ren Schuffman Discover how faith and spirituality literally change your brain structure according to groundbreaking neuroscience research. This comprehensive exploration examines Columbia University MRI studies showing that active spiritual engagement creates thicker brain cortexes in areas controlling emotions, decision-making, and stress management. Learn about the helper's high phenomenon where serving others strengthens neural pathways connected to empathy and joy through increased dopamine and oxytocin production. Explore fascinating SPECT scan research on Spirit-filled prayer revealing how praying in tongues shuts down language control centers while activating receiving areas of the brain. Understanding the science behind biblical principles like renewing your mind, loving your neighbor, and Spirit-led prayer provides powerful insights for mental health, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth. Topics covered include neuroplasticity and faith, brain changes from spiritual practices, depression prevention through spirituality, neuroscience of prayer and meditation, helper's high from volunteering and service, overcoming negative thought patterns, mental strongholds and breakthrough, biblical psychology and brain science, transformative versus informative faith, and practical applications for strengthening your mind through spiritual disciplines. Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of faith and science, mental health and spirituality, or evidence-based approaches to spiritual growth and emotional wellbeing.https://www.ffc.church (Our Website) https://www.facebook.com/freedomfellowshipokc (Follow us on Facebook) https://anchor.fm/freedom-fellowship/message (Subscribe to our Audio podcast) Were you blessed by this message? Give to help us spread the gospel https://www.ffc.church/give

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump highlights November job gains while burying October losses as unemployment rises to its highest level in more than four years -- Donald Trump prepares to remove FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino after their leadership failures create political embarrassment -- Donald Trump mocks filmmaker Rob Reiner after his violent death by blaming criticism of Trump rather than behaving like a president -- Donald Trump defends his remarks about Rob Reiner, shifts blame for mass violence, and contradicts himself on policy -- Republican officials publicly rebuke Donald Trump for mocking Rob Reiner, signaling a weakening hold over his own party -- Donald Trump faces demands to disclose medical and financial records after suing the Pulitzer Prize Board and triggering legal discovery -- Trump advisers reveal basic economic ignorance as Kevin Hassett struggles to explain why 25 percent GDP growth is impossible -- Dr. Mike dismantles Daniel Amen's brain scan claims by explaining why SPECT imaging cannot diagnose cognition or justify supplement sales -- On the Bonus Show: Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, Trump sues the BBC for $10 billion over an edited January 6 speech, Erika Kirk meets with Candace Owens amid conspiracy claims, and much more...

Thank you Gentry Ensign, OMS IV for developing this podcast topic! Thank you John Eri, OMS III and Cody Martin, OMS III for being great sidekicks.This podcast has a high yield section focused on questions that relate to imaging and schizophrenia. It then dives into an introduction to SPECT and PET imaging and how to think about them. It then evolves to address how they were used historically to help understand schizophrenia. This is Part I of a multipart series focused on how imaging is evolving in schizophrenia and how it may be used in the future. We enjoyed our discussion and hope you do too!Thank you to the physicians that have blazed the podcast pathway over the last half decade. Thank you to the new students that carry the torch! Thank you to the immortal Jordan Turner for creating the perfect bumper music! Most of all, thank you to everybody that listens in and learns with us.

The Washington Post called Dr. Daniel Amen the most popular psychiatrist in America. He is a former infantry medic and board‑certified child and adult psychiatrist, who trained at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is the CEO and founder of Amen Clinics, with 11 locations nationwide and home to the world's largest brain imaging database for psychiatry with nearly 300,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. Dr. Amen is a 12‑time New York Times bestselling author, including the books Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Healing ADD, Memory Rescue, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, and The End of Mental Illness. In addition, Dr. Amen has published over 90 scientific articles and has led groundbreaking brain imaging research on active and former NFL players, childhood trauma, negativity bias, reversing brain aging, obesity and the brain, and predicting treatment responses. His PBS specials and top‑ranked podcast have inspired millions. With over 10 million social media followers, his mission is bold: to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Dr. Amen is formally working with the White House Faith Office on creating a national brain health revolution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Video Monsters proudly present our 2025 CHRIS-mas Spect-adequate! The finest (as in the most "ok") holiday special around! This year we're gifting you a Monthly Movie Madness, where Nathan, Dan, and Eric take turns recommending one movie per day for the month of December. The movies we pick must involve the creative talents of people named Chris (or any variation thereof). But there's a twist! Once a Chris has been played, they're off the board for the rest of the month. Think of it like an advent calendar designed to bring you mas Chris for Christmas! So take a Walken with us as we Prattle on about all the lovely Chrises we Pine for this holiday season. We guarantee you'll get your Hemsworth with this year's CHRIS-mas Spect-adequate!!If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord - be a part of the discussion and listen in live when we record our episodes!! Go to linktree.com/videomonsterpod for the link to Discord, our socials, and other highlights!!Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons

Pain isn't just in your body, it's in your brain. In this groundbreaking episode, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen to reveal how emotional and physical pain share the same neural circuits and how you can rewire them for relief, resilience, and longevity. You'll learn practical tools to break the “doom loop” of pain, restore neuroplasticity, and retrain your brain for calm, healing, and high performance. This is essentiallistening for anyone ready to stop managing pain and start hacking it. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR The Washington Post called Dr. Daniel Amen the most popular psychiatrist in America. He is a former infantry medic and board certified child and adult psychiatrist who trained at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is the CEO and founder of Amen Clinics, with 11 locations nationwide and home to the world's largest brain imaging database for psychiatry with nearly 300,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. Dr. Amen is a 12 time New York Times bestselling author, including the books Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Healing ADD, Memory Rescue, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, and The End of Mental Illness. He has published over 90 scientific articles and led groundbreaking brain imaging research on NFL players, childhood trauma, negativity bias, reversing brain aging, obesity and the brain, and predicting treatment responses. With over 10 million followers and multiple PBS specials, his mission is bold: to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. His newest book Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain explores the neuroscience of pain and how to heal it through brain optimization and functional medicine. Host Dave Asprey and Dr. Amen uncover how suppressed emotions, inflammation, gut health, and mitochondrial function all influence pain and what you can do to reverse it using biohacking, functional medicine, and supplements. They explore how chronic pain rewires neural pathways, how to activate your brain's natural calming switch, and why techniques like hypnosis, red light therapy, rage journaling, and havening can restore balance to your nervous system. You'll also learn the surprising links between aspartame, Tylenol, and generational anxiety, and how to protect your mitochondria to optimize energy, metabolism, and emotional resilience. This episode delivers practical, science based tools for brain optimization, sleep optimization, neuroplasticity, and anti aging while connecting the dots between biohacking, psychology, and functional medicine to help you live smarter not harder. You'll Learn: • How emotional pain and physical pain run on the same brain circuits • Why suppressed rage can trigger chronic pain and how to release it • The link between inflammation, gut health, and brain suffering pathways • How supplements like saffron, curcumin, and omega 3s support pain relief and mood • Why red light therapy, hypnosis, and havening boost neuroplasticity and calm the nervous system • How environmental toxins, aspartame, and Tylenol disrupt mitochondria and increase pain • Simple daily habits to retrain your brain for resilience, optimism, and longevity Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: chronic pain neuroscience, emotional pain circuits, Change Your Brain Change Your Pain, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dave Asprey, biohacking, neuroinflammation, anterior cingulate cortex, SPECT imaging, mitochondrial metabolism, functional psychiatry, neuroplasticity, rage therapy, havening technique, red light therapy, saffron supplements, aspartame toxicity, gut brain axis, trauma healing, pain hacking BrainMD Happy Saffron Plus: Affiliate Link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=89351&awinaffid=855302&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fbrainmd.co…Dave's 15% OFF Discount Code: DAVE15Please note – works on one-time purchases or the first order of a subscription.Thank you to our sponsors! • AquaTru | Go to https://aquatruwater.com/daveasprey and save $100 on all AquaTru water purifiers. • NeuroVeda Health | Go to https://www.neurovedahealth.com/aspery to learn more and book your week. • BON CHARGE | Go to https://boncharge.com and use code DAVE for 15% off. • ARMRA | Go to https://tryarmra.com/ and use the code DAVE to get 15% off your first order. 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What if your biggest breakthroughs aren't blocked by willpower, but by old code running in the background? We sit down with hypnotherapist and NLP coach Matt Johnson to map the invisible forces that shape behavior—childhood imprints, nervous system alarms, and identity “thermostats”—and then we show how to change them.Matt recounts the hiking accident that led to years of light and sound sensitivity, the SPECT scan that revealed PTSD, and the turning point where traditional treatments gave way to targeted work with hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, and somatic tools. You'll hear how the subconscious computes rather than reasons, why ages zero to seven are so pivotal, and how “parts” formed in childhood keep trying to protect you as an adult. We walk through parts integration to resolve inner conflict, reframe people pleasing and imposter syndrome, and align self-worth with assertiveness.If you've ever hit a goal and mysteriously stalled, Matt's identity thermostat concept and pain-versus-pleasure strategy will make sense of self-sabotage. We get tactical with habit design—1% daily gains, stacking joy so “fun gets done,” and the Navy SEAL-style 10-second focus to push through discomfort. Matt also demonstrates quick, portable NLP exercises: a power-scaling visualization to shrink intimidation and a “spin” technique to unwind body tension in minutes. Along the way, we compare hypnosis, NLP, EMDR, and somatic release so you can choose the right tool for your nervous system.You'll leave with a practical toolkit and a hopeful frame: if an imprint can be installed, it can be updated. Explore Matt's weekly hypnosis program, Limitless by Design, and grab his free NLP Mind Magic course for step-by-step exercises on perfectionism, procrastination, rejection, and more. If this conversation sparked a shift, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—what pattern are you ready to rewrite next?Contact UsSupport the showWant to be a guest on Playing Injured? Send Joshua Dillingham a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/playinginjured

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Daniel Amen – psychiatrist, researcher, bestselling author, and founder of Amen Clinics – joins me to share his groundbreaking work on brain health and psychiatry. With over 260,000 brain SPECT scans across patients from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has built the world's largest database of brain imaging for mental health, transforming how we understand conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD and dementia. Dr. Amen explains why mental health symptoms should be reframed as brain health issues, and how improving brain function through lifestyle, targeted treatments and integrative medicine can dramatically improve mood, focus and resilience. He introduces his BRIGHT MINDS framework – 11 risk factors that drive brain decline – and shares practical steps to prevent Alzheimer's, treat depression and optimize brain performance. This episode also explores the metabolic roots of mental health, the overlooked role of head trauma, how toxins like mold and anesthesia affect cognition, and why prevention is the future of psychiatry. From nutritional strategies and supplements like saffron to the promise of a global brain health revolution, Dr. Amen provides a hopeful, science-based roadmap for healing. In this episode, you'll learn: Why psychiatry is the only medical specialty that doesn't look at the organ it treats – and how SPECT imaging changes that. How Dr. Amen's BRIGHT MINDS framework addresses 11 key risk factors for brain health – Blood flow, Retirement/aging, Inflammation, Genetics, Head trauma, Toxins, Mental health, Immunity/infections, Neurohormone issues, Diabesity, and Sleep The strong connection between metabolic health, obesity and psychiatric symptoms. How brain reserve determines resilience to trauma and stress, and why prevention is critical. The role of environmental toxins like mold and pesticides in damaging cognition. Why traumatic brain injuries are a hidden but major cause of psychiatric illness. How supplements such as saffron, ginkgo and curcumin can support mood, memory, and overall brain health. Dr. Amen's vision for ending the stigma of "mental illness" and replacing it with a brain health revolution.

Send us a textWhat if “treatment-resistant” isn't about you—it's about the tools? We sit down with Dr. Theodore Henderson, a neurobiologist and psychiatrist, to rethink brain care for autism, TBI, depression, anxiety, and long COVID through neuroplasticity, functional imaging, and smarter energy-based therapies. Instead of labels and guesswork, we dig into how infrared light can reach mitochondria, raise BDNF, and trigger repair; why power and dosing make or break results; and how SPECT scans help clinicians ask better questions before prescribing. Dr. Henderson shares a striking case where a bipolar diagnosis crumbled under imaging—and Lyme disease treatment resolved years of symptoms. We also unpack the politics around SPECT access and the fresh shift in nuclear medicine guidelines that put TBI, dementia, and infectious disease back on the map. From there, we head into the future: ExoMind's next-gen TMS with shorter, quieter, higher-impact sessions; the safety essentials that keep interventions comfortable; and the real-world outcomes families care about most—less anxiety, fewer spirals, clearer thinking, more daily ease. The theme is synergy: infrared plus ketamine, infrared plus TMS, layered with sleep, sunlight, and sensory-friendly routines to create lasting change. Along the way, we honor neurodiversity and practical wins for autistic individuals: reducing rigidity, softening anxiety, and supporting unique strengths without forcing sameness. If your current plan isn't working, this conversation offers a hopeful pivot—more data, fewer assumptions, and a toolkit that actually matches the brain's biology. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a new path, and tell us: what question do you want your brain to answer next?Support the show

World renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel G. Amen speaks with Michael Savage about the rise of mental health struggles in America. Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of viewing psychiatric issues as brain health problems, citing his extensive use of SPECT imaging to diagnose brain conditions and promote overall brain health through lifestyle changes. They discuss the potential psychiatric consequences of trangender medical care. Dr. Amen critiques the prevalent use of psychiatric medications, noting the high number of antidepressant prescriptions without proper brain imaging. They then speak about the integration of faith and spirituality in mental health, the detrimental effects of marijuana and alcohol on the brain, and the benefits of natural supplements for mood enhancement and depression treatment. Dr. Amen shares insights from his studies on murderers' brains, the impact of traumatic brain injuries, and the potential causes of violent behavior. He advocates for a daily focus on brain health in various aspects of life and discusses his aim to start a nationwide brain health revolution.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Storage, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. We explore how SPECT brain scans can reveal hidden strengths and weaknesses, the different subtypes of ADHD and their unique treatment approaches, and why nutrition, sleep, and movement are so essential for supporting children's mental health. Dr. Storage also offers his perspective on when medication may be the right choice, how metabolic and mental health are connected, and the simple lifestyle strategies families can start using today to support brain health.→Leave Us A Voice Message!Topics Discussed: → How do SPECT scans help with ADHD?→ What are the types of ADHD?→ How does nutrition support brain health?→ When is ADHD medication needed?→ How are metabolic and mental health linked?Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com→ LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Kelly → Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults.→ Manukora | Head to manukora.com/kelly to save up to 31% & $25 worth of free gifts in the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar.Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction→ 00:02:21 - Path to Functional Medicine→ 00:04:34 - SPECT Scan Overview→ 00:08:58 - Improving Your Brain Scan→ 00:12:37 - Understanding Strengths & Weaknesses→ 00:14:09 - ADHD Superpower→ 00:18:40 - ADHD & IQ→ 00:21:09 - Treating Different Types of ADHD→ 00:26:07 - Deciding When to Medicate→ 00:29:54 - Adderall→ 00:32:12 - Nutrition & Brain Health→ 00:33:44 - Lifestyle Interventions→ 00:38:10 - Lunchbox Ideas & Children's Nutrition→ 00:40:09 - Exercise Recommendations→ 00:43:06 - Children's Sleep Routine→ 00:47:12 - Supplementation→ 00:50:17 - Caffeine & ADHD→ 00:54:23 - Improving Brain Health→ 00:56:37 - Mental Health & Metabolic Health→ 00:58:01 - Spiritual Health→ 00:58:53 - Types of Depression→ 01:00:46 - Misdiagnosing Bipolar Disorder→ 01:02:10 - Processing Trauma & Neuroplasticity→ 01:06:41 - The Future of Psychiatry & Mental HealthCheck Out Dr. Steven: → Website→ Instagram: @drstevenstorage ; @amen_clinics→ YouTubeCheck Out Kelly:→ Instagram→ Youtube→ Facebook

In this episode, Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinic and Treasurer of ILADS, provides an in-depth discussion on the intersection of brain health, Lyme disease, and functional medicine. Explaining the tools and methodologies used at Amen Clinic, such as SPECT scans for brain imaging, Dr. Cornish illustrates how they diagnose neuroinflammatory conditions. She also delves into the importance of holistic approaches, including immune modulation, gut health, hormonal balancing, and lifestyle changes, to treat chronic illnesses. Dr. Cornish emphasizes the interconnectivity of the body's systems and the necessity of a multi-faceted approach to healing. Additionally, she offers insights into the complexities of treatment, the impacts of neuroinflammation, and provides guidance for patients seeking answers and support. The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or reach us at info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com. Check out my Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery You can buy it for $24.99 or use the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount! _______________________________The Karlfeldt Center offers the most cutting-edge and comprehensive Lyme therapies. To schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Lyme Literate Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center, call 208-338-8902 or email info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.comCheck out Dr. K's Ebook: Breaking Free From Lyme: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Recovery here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/breaking-free-from-lymeUse the code LYMEPODCAST for a 100% off discount!

CardioNerds (Drs. Rick Ferraro and Georgia Vasilakis Tsatiris) discuss ATTR cardiac amyloidosis with expert Dr. Justin Grodin. This episode is a must-listen for all who want to know how to diagnose and treat ATTR with current available therapies, as well as management of concomitant diseases through a multidisciplinary approach. We take a deep dive into the importance of genetic testing, not only for patients and families, but also for gene-specific therapies on the horizon. Dr. Grodin draws us a roadmap, guiding us through new experimental therapies that may reverse the amyloidosis disease process once and for all.  Audio editing by CardioNerds academy intern, Christiana Dangas. This episode was developed in collaboration with the American Society of Preventive Cardiology and supported by an educational grant from BridgeBio.  Enjoy this Circulation Paths to Discovery article to learn more about the CardioNerds mission and journey.  US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscripts here.  CardioNerds Cardiac Amyloid PageCardioNerds Episode Page Pearls: You must THINK about your patient having amyloid to recognize the pattern and make the diagnosis. Start with a routine ECG and TTE, and look for a disproportionately large heart muscle with relatively low voltages on the ECG.  Before you diagnose ATTR amyloidosis, AL amyloidosis must be ruled out (or ruled in) with serum light chains, serum/urine immunofixation, and/or tissue biopsy.  Genetic testing is standard of care for all patients and families with ATTR amyloidosis, and the future is promising for gene-specific treatments. Current FDA-approved treatments for TTR amyloidosis are TTR stabilizers and TTR silencers, but TTR fibril-depleting agents are on their way.  Early diagnosis of ATTR affords patients maximal benefit from current amyloidosis therapies.   TTR amyloidosis patients require a multidisciplinary approach for success, given the high number of concomitant diseases with cardiomyopathy.  Notes: Notes: Notes drafted by Dr. Georgia Vasilakis Tsatiris.  What makes you most suspicious of a diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis from the typical heart failure patient?  You must have a strong index of suspicion, meaning you THINK that the patient could have cardiac amyloidosis, to consider it diagnostically. Some characteristics or “red flags” to not miss:   Disproportionately thick heart muscle with a relatively low voltages on EKG   Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome – estimated that 1 in 10 people >65 years old will have amyloidosis   Previously tolerated antihypertensive medications  Atraumatic biceps tendon rupture   Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome  Spinal stenosis   Concomitant with other diseases: HFpEF, low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis  How would you work up a patient for cardiac amyloidosis?   Start with a routine ECG (looking for disproportionally low voltage) and routine TTE (looking for thick heart muscle)  CBC, serum chemistries, hepatic function panel, NT proBNP, and troponin levels  NOTE: It is critical to differentiate between amyloid light chain (AL amyloidosis) and transthyretin ATTR amyloidosis, as both make up 95-99% of amyloidosis cases.   Obtain serum free light chains, serum & urine electrophoresis, and serum & urine immunofixation to rule out AL amyloidosis. (See table below)  AL Amyloidosis ATTR Amyloidosis  → Positive serum free light chains and immunofixation (Abnormal M protein) → Tissue biopsy (endomyocardial, fat pad) to confirm diagnosis → Negative serum free light chains and immunofixation (ruled out AL amyloidosis) → Cardiac scintigraphy (Technetium pyrophosphate with SPECT imaging)  What treatment options do we have to offer now for ATTR CM, and how has this compared to prior years?   Before 2019, treatment options were limited outside of cardiac tr...

Drs. Rick Ferraro and Sneha Nandy discuss ‘Diagnosis of ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis' with Dr. Venkatesh Murthy.  In this episode, we explore the diagnosis of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis, a condition once considered rare but now increasingly recognized due to advances in imaging and the availability of effective therapies. Dr. Venkatesh Murthy, a leader in multimodality imaging, discusses key clinical and laboratory features that should raise suspicion for the disease. We also examine the role of nuclear imaging and genetic testing in confirming the diagnosis, as well as the importance of early detection. Tune in for expert insights on navigating this challenging diagnosis and look out for our next episode on treatment approaches for cardiac amyloidosis! Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Julia Marques Fernandes. Enjoy this Circulation Paths to Discovery article to learn more about the CardioNerds mission and journey.  US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscripts here.  CardioNerds Cardiac Amyloid PageCardioNerds Episode Page Pearls: - Diagnosis of Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy 1. Recognizing the Red Flags – ATTR cardiac amyloidosis often presents with subtle but telling signs, such as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, low-voltage ECG, and a history of lumbar spinal stenosis or biceps tendon rupture. If you see these features in a patient with heart failure symptoms, think amyloidosis!    2. “Vanilla Ice Cream with a Cherry on Top” – On strain echocardiography, apical sparing is a classic pattern for cardiac amyloidosis. While helpful, it's not foolproof—multimodal imaging and clinical suspicion are key!   3. Nuclear Imaging is a Game-Changer – When suspicion for cardiac amyloidosis is high à a positive PYP scan with SPECT imaging (grade 2 or 3 myocardial uptake) in the absence of monoclonal protein (ruled out by SPEP, UPEP, and free light chains) is diagnostic for ATTR amyloidosis—no biopsy needed!   4. Wild-Type vs. Hereditary? Know the Clues – Older patients (70+) are more likely to have wild-type ATTR, while younger patients (40s-60s), especially those with neuropathy and a family history of heart failure, should raise suspicion for hereditary ATTR. Genetic testing is crucial for distinguishing between the two. Note that some ATTR variants may predispose to a false negative PYP scan!  5. Missing Amyloidosis = Missed Opportunity – With multiple disease-modifying therapies now available, early diagnosis is critical. If you suspect cardiac amyloidosis, don't delay the workup—early treatment improves outcomes!   Notes - Diagnosis of Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy What clinical features should raise suspicion for ATTR cardiac amyloidosis?   ATTR cardiac amyloidosis is underdiagnosed because symptoms overlap with other forms of heart failure.   Red flags include bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (often years before cardiac symptoms), low-voltage ECG despite increased LV wall thickness, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) with a restrictive pattern, and history of lumbar spinal stenosis, biceps tendon rupture, and/or peripheral neuropathy, including possible autonomic dysfunction (e.g., orthostatic hypotension).  Remember: If an older patient presents with heart failure and unexplained symptoms like neuropathy or musculoskeletal issues, think amyloidosis!   What is the differential diagnosis for a thick left ventricle (LVH) and how does ATTR amyloidosis fit into it?    Hypertension: Most common cause of LVH, typically with a history of uncontrolled high blood pressure.   Aortic stenosis: May present with concentric LVH.   Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM): Genetic disorder typically presenting with asymmetric LVH, especially in younger patients.   Infiltrative cardiomyopathy: Often due to amyloidosis, sarcoidosis,

Paging all neuroradiologists and spine specialists interested in enhancing their vertebral nerve ablation practice. In this special ESNR edition of Backtable MSK, host Jacob Fleming welcomes neuroradiologist Dr. Luigi Manfre to discuss the intricacies of vertebral nerve ablation, focusing on patient selection, technical approaches, and emerging practice trends. --- SYNPOSIS The physicians discuss the importance of careful diagnosis using MRI, SPECT scanning, and nerve block tests to improve treatment efficacy. Dr. Manfre emphasizes the need for strict patient selection to mitigate failures and highlights the variability in vertebral innervation between patients that can affect outcomes. The conversation also explores the nuances of conducting procedures under CT guidance and addresses challenges in treating different spinal levels, including L5 and S1. BONUS: Details on the ESNR Hands-On Spine Course held in Catania, Italy from October 16th-18th, 2025. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction02:43 - Upcoming Hands-On Spine Course 08:40 - The Rundown: Basivertebral Nerve Ablation15:18 - Understanding Modic Changes and Their Implications26:03 - Unique Innervation and Corresponding Challenges in Ablation38:13 - Technical Approaches and Difficulties in BVNA51:16 - Patient Selection and Procedure Efficacy for Ablative Procedures01:00:29 - Conclusion and ESNR Course Information --- RESOURCES Dr. Luigi Manfre https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigi-manfre-20b61284/?originalSubdomain=it European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR)https://www.esnr.org/

L'episodio di oggi racconta la straordinaria storia di un fisico nucleare e imprenditore di fama internazionale. Parliamo di Stefano Buono, co-founder e CEO di newcleo.Fondata nel 2021 insieme a Luciano Cinotti ed Elisabeth Rizzotti, newcleo sviluppa reattori nucleari di ultima generazione destinati a produrre energia pulita, sicura e sostenibile. In modo del tutto innovativo, i reattori di newcleo utilizzeranno le scorie nucleari come combustibile eliminando la complessità dello smaltimento dei rifiuti derivanti dall'energia nucleare. In un solo anno newcleo ha raccolto 400 milioni di euro con round partecipati anche da Exor, Liftt e Club degli investitori, e nel 2023 ha lanciato un aumento di capitale da 1 miliardo di euro.Ma questa non è la prima esperienza imprenditoriale di Stefano, nel 2002 Stefano fonda con Paolo Pomè l'Advanced Accelerator Applications per commercializzare un brevetto sviluppato durante gli anni al CERN insieme a Carlo Rubbia e sviluppare prodotti di medicina nucleare per la diagnostica PET e SPECT e la terapia oncologica. Nel 2017 viene registrato il Lutathera, un medicinale per la cura dei tumori dell'intestino, dando inizio alla crescita esponenziale del mercato dei prodotti radiofarmaceutici. Advanced Accelerator Applications è stata quotata al Nasdaq e poi venduta a Novartis per 3.9 miliardi di dollari ma la crescita è ancora strabiliante, contando 1100 dipendenti, sedi in 11 paesi e una rete di distribuzione in 30 paesi.La passione per la scienza e lo spirito imprenditoriale sono sempre stati centrali nella vita di Stefano.Ascoltando Stefano capirete infatti che ha l'ambizione di un imprenditore ma l'anima di uno scienziato interessato ad impatto e risultati. E' una persona super privata non interessata a esaltare il suo successo, quindi siamo particolarmente lusingate ci abbia dedicato un po' del suo tempo prezioso. Con Stefano abbiamo parlato della sua vita da innovatore e dell'importanza del nucleare per produrre un'energia più pulita, indipendente e sostenibile. Speriamo che la chiacchierata possa essere utile per approfondire una tematica così attuale, importante e a volte controversa.SPONSORClemi's Market è il brand di healthy food che ho lanciato con mia sorella e ho una bellissima notizia da annunciarvi, da oggi potete trovare due gusti delle nostre barrette energetiche in 95 Esselunga in giro per l'Italia e presto anche su Esselunga.com ! Potete trovare la lista esatta dei negozi qui: https://www.clemismarket.com/pages/store-locatorSe state cercando uno snack sano ma allo stesso gustoso con un etichetta pulitissima di soli 5 ingredienti naturali, provatele e fatemi sapere cosa ne pensate.

Sterile Processing professionals around the world show up every day with passion, resilience, and commitment to #FightingDirty! But what happens when they don't have access to the tools and education they need? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by Christina Fast—global safe surgery advocate and founder of the Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust (SPECT)—to explore what sustainable education looks like in low-resource settings. Christina shares how a life-changing visit to a hospital in Sierra Leone sparked her global mission to equip, train, and empower local Sterile Processing teams with systems that last long after the classroom. From hands-on cleanups and glow-in-the-dark microbiology lessons to fully customized programs rooted in local needs, SPECT is changing the game—one department at a time. Buckle up for a conversation full of heart, grit, and global impact! A special shout-out to Solventum for sponsoring Season 1 of the Beyond Clean Canada Podcast! Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook so you're always in the loop for every episode! #BeyondCleanCanada #MDR #SterileProcessing #GlobalImpact #Safety #Education #Podcast #Solventum

Dr. Steven is a mental health expert specializing in brain health, ADHD, trauma, and burnout. With a focus on innovative treatments like SPECT imaging, he helps people understand the root causes of mental health challenges and optimize their well-being. Through his research and clinical practice, Dr. Steven shares practical insights on focus, resilience, and achieving peak mental performance.Connect with Dr. Steven!https://www.instagram.com/drstevenstoragehttps://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics0:00 - Introduction0:56 - Meet Dr. Steven1:07 - What does FEMA funding cover for wildfire evacuees?2:05 - Steven explains his clinic's method of linking mental health to brain health3:40 - How does Steven's clinic method differ from traditional psychiatry?4:53 - What is SPECT imaging, and how does it help diagnose mental health issues?5:40 - What does a depressed brain look like on a SPECT scan?7:03 - Root causes of abnormal brain activity8:58 - How much do technology and social media contribute to ADHD and depression?10:53 - How people like Elon Musk, Kanye West, Nikola Tesla are geniuses despite being on the autism spectrum13:20 - How can you tell if a child is born with ADHD or if excessive screen time has rewired their brain?15:30 - Factors beyond genetics that contribute to ADHD17:30 - Evolutionary theory of why ADHD exists18:24 - How does finding the right environment help optimize brain health of people with ADHD19:25 - How to prevent brain burnout21:16 - The 3 pillars of brain health: sleep, exercise, and nutrition23:53 - How to learn to enjoy parts of your job that you dislike26:48 - The importance of connecting your work to a strong "why"28:31 - Andy's 7-year entrepreneur cycle33:20 - How tracking priorities can prevent burnout cycles36:35 - How should goals be structured: specific deadlines vs. broader intentions?39:31 - Living in the gap vs. living in the gain: Celebrating progress while working towards goals41:15 - Why it's not great to set tight goal deadlines: "The by-30-years-old goal"43:12 - Andy's partner goal: Someone who makes him feel seen and understood45:59 - How to take effective breaks without ruining focus on your work49:09 - How Steven prevents burnout during workdays by breaking tasks into manageable chunks50:54 - Why does being present with others drain energy?53:48 - How different attachment styles affect relationships57:23 - As a psychological expert, does Steven experience stress and anxiety?59:31 - How to release stress and trauma from our bodies1:01:09 - How trauma manifests in the body if not processed properly1:02:46 - Conscious negativity bias: Can too much positivity suppress real emotions?1:05:09 - The "baby tiger" analogy for suppressed trauma1:07:02 - How some people rationalize trauma without fully processing it1:09:22 - What is dissociation, and how does it affect people such as war veterans?1:12:27 - What SSRIs are and how they affect the human brain1:14:58 - Why most people use SSRIs1:16:44 - Are religious people less prone to stress and depression?1:18:43 - Parenting in a tech-driven world: Managing screen time effectively1:23:01 - Naval Ravikant's hypothesis of giving unlimited freedom to his children1:26:07 - Steven shares his approach to raising his kids1:29:14 - Nature vs. nurture: Can parents shape their kids' career paths?1:32:48 - Andy's parenting approach: Helping kids earn their own rewards1:36:23 - Methamphetamine addicts and cellphone addicts show similar brain activity1:38:15 - Steven's thoughts on watching porn1:40:19 - Dopamine regulation: Setting intentions for meaningful interactions1:44:15 - Introverts vs. extroverts1:47:20 - 80/20 rule for mental and brain health: sleep, exercise, nutrition1:51:19 - 3 sleep principles from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia1:56:28 - Steven's recent life discoveries1:58:14 - Steven shares his goal to spend more time with his wife1:59:18 - Connect with Dr. Steven1:59:54 - Outro

CardioNerds Cardiac Amyloidosis Series Chair Dr. Rick Ferraro and Episode Lead Dr. Anna Radakrishnan discuss the biology of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM ) with Dr. Daniel Judge.  Notes were drafted by Dr. Anna Radakrishnan. The audio was engineered by student Dr. Julia Marques.  This episode provides a comprehensive overview of transthyretin (ATTR) cardiac amyloidosis, a complex and rapidly evolving disease process. The discussion covers the key red flags for cardiac amyloidosis, the diagnostic pathway, and the implications of hereditary versus wild-type ATTR. Importantly, the episode delves into the current and emerging therapies for ATTR, including stabilizers, gene silencers, and promising treatments like CRISPR-Cas9 and antibody-based approaches. Dr. Judge shares his insights and excitement about the rapidly advancing field, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and the potential to improve long-term outcomes for patients with this condition.  Enjoy this Circulation Paths to Discovery article to learn more about the CardioNerds mission and journey.  US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscripts here.  CardioNerds Cardiac Amyloid PageCardioNerds Episode Page Pearls: - Biology of Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy Maintain a high index of suspicion! Look for subtle (yet telling) signs like ventricular hypertrophy, discordant EKG findings, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and spontaneous biceps tendon rupture.  Utilize the right diagnostic tests. Endomyocardial biopsy remains the gold standard, but non-invasive tools like PYP scan with SPECT imaging and genetic testing are essential for accurate diagnosis.  Differentiating hereditary from wild-type ATTR is critical, as genetic forms may have a more aggressive course and familial implications.  Early diagnosis and intervention significantly improve prognosis, making vigilance in screening and prompt treatment initiation essential.  The future is now! Cutting-edge therapies are transforming the treatment landscape, including TTR stabilizers, gene silencers, and emerging technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 and antibody-based treatments.  Notes - Biology of Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy What is transthyretin amyloid (aTTR) and how is it derived?  Transthyretin (TTR) is a transport protein primarily synthesized by the liver, responsible for carrying thyroid hormones (thyroxine) and retinol (vitamin A) in the blood. It circulates as a tetramer, composed of four identical monomers, which is essential for its stability and function.  In transthyretin amyloid (ATTR) amyloidosis, the TTR protein becomes unstable, leading to its dissociation into monomers. These monomers misfold and aggregate into insoluble amyloid fibrils, which deposit extracellularly in tissues such as the heart, nerves, and gastrointestinal tract. This progressive amyloid deposition leads to organ dysfunction, including restrictive cardiomyopathy and neuropathy.  There are two main forms of ATTR amyloidosis: hereditary (variant) and wild-type (senile) ATTR.  Hereditary ATTR (ATTRv) is caused by mutations in the TTR gene. These mutations destabilize the TTR tetramer, making it more prone to dissociation. This increases misfolding and amyloid fibril formation, resulting in systemic amyloid deposition.   Wild-type ATTR (ATTRwt) occurs without genetic mutations and is primarily age-related. Over time, even normal TTR tetramers can become unstable, leading to gradual misfolding and amyloid deposition, particularly in the heart. ATTRwt is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in elderly individuals.  How does aTTR lead to deleterious effects in the heart and other organ systems?    Transthyretin amyloidosis leads to organ dysfunction through the deposition of misfolded TTR protein as amyloid fib...

Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"I was 28 before I learned I did not have to believe every stupid thing I thought. It's a game changer for me just to like not believe every thought, but to sort of just watch the storms that come in my head." - Dr. Daniel AmenAs a pioneering psychiatrist who introduced brain scanning into mainstream psychiatric practice, Dr. Daniel Amen faced intense criticism from his peers. Despite being called a "charlatan" and facing rejection from the established medical community, he persevered, knowing that his methods were helping countless patients. His journey from anxiety over professional criticism to finding inner peace offers valuable lessons in resilience and staying true to one's mission.Dr. Amen shares profound insights about managing negative thoughts and handling professional criticism, drawing from his experience of helping thousands of patients through the Amen Clinics. His work has now gained recognition from prestigious institutions, including the Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine, validating his approach to brain health through SPECT imaging. His story demonstrates how scientific progress often requires challenging established paradigms, even when faced with significant opposition from those invested in maintaining the status quo.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter!

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What is the connection to our brain's health and our mental health? How can taking care of our brains help us heal from grief, trauma, depression or anxiety? Dr. Daniel Amen is a world renowned psychiatrist who began to notice early in his practice that there was a disconnect in psychiatry and the lack of study being done on the brain. It was through years of scanning brains through a technology called SPECT that Dr. Amen began to recognize that what many considered mental health issues were actually brain health issues and that when you started to heal the brain, you could begin to see incredible healing with the myriad of symptoms plaguing his patients. Dr. Amen has spent his lifetime and practice teaching people the importance of brain health through his many books. He recently released Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults to help parents. In this episode, Kristi and Davey sit down with Dr. Amen to discuss why brain health matters with our mental health, how to heal our brains after trauma, and how brain science can help us in parenting. If you or someone you love struggles with mental health or if you are trying to raise brain healthy kids, this conversation will teach you how to better care for the part of you that impacts your life the most.   Website: https://danielamenmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdanielamen Book: Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults https://a.co/d/0b9usB7o You asked for it. And we answered! The Official Nothing is Wasted Sweatshirt is now available for pre-order: nothingiswasted.com/sweatshirt Need some hope right now in your valley? Or have a friend who could use some encouragement through suffering? The Pain to Purpose 42-Day Devotional is the perfect companion in your pain. Get your copy and gift one to a friend who needs it: www.nothingiswasted.com/store/pain-to-purpose-devotional Get your copy of the Nothing is Wasted Book today: nothingiswastedbook.com

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:    Jennifer: I am wondering what your thoughts are on the SPECT (Brain) Scans that Dr Daniel Amen recommends to clients with brain disorders or concerns, especially if there is a history of head injury?     Lara: Hi Stephen, Hope you can help. When i go to bed at night i am tired and ready to fall asleep, then when i almost fall asleep my legs start to itch very badly. I can go on for hours and it wakes me up everynight, sometimes it goes away for a while but always returnes after a few days or weeks.     Kelsi: hi dr. cabral! i have an ayurvedic-based question. i tend to have a pitta imbalance and recently it's been worse than usual. my body has been hot, especially at night, my tongue has a light yellow coating and i struggled with mild insulin resistance + acne (pcos). i'm currently on the CBO protocol and meditating like my life depends on it to calm the body down. my questions are 1) if i'm already running hot, have i been doing myself a disservice by doing the sauna every single day? and 2) is there anything else you'd recommend right off the bat to rebalance pitta?     Anonymous: Hi Dr. Cabral, I am getting into preserving my own food and have been learning about the process. I got a canning book and it splits jam recipes into those with added pectin and those without it. It says that pectin is a fiber naturally found in fruits and vegetables, and that adding it to jams reduces cooking time and increases its ability to gel. Since it is naturally found in fruit I didn't think it would be bad to add, but after some research I am getting conflicted information. Please share your thoughts, you are a trusted voice in our household! Thank you!     Maria: Is treating an elevated/out of range TPOab part of the thyroid outside the scope of practice of an IHP?     Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!      - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3151 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

What role does mental strength play in your child's success? There's no doubt that kids need their parent's love and support to become happy, healthy adults. But that same love and support can have a dark side if it results in you doing too much for them. Even though it can be hard to watch your kids struggle or face consequences for their decisions, allowing them to make mistakes just might be the most important thing you can do to help them succeed. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen is going to talk about how to nurture mental strength in your children. Dr. Amen is a physician, child and adult psychiatrist, and founder of BrainMD and Amen Clinics, where he's completed over 200,00 SPECT brain scans from all over the world. Dr. Amen is also the New York Times bestselling author of over 30 books, including his latest, Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults. Raising mentally strong kids in today's world is a challenge. Between alarming trends in mental health and the hidden dangers of our technological world, parents face an uphill battle like never before. That's why Dr. Amen is on a mission to equip you with the tools to raise resilient, competent, and thriving young minds. Listen in as Dr. Amen shares three things that will ensure you always make good parenting decisions so you can raise mentally strong children. Link to Limitless Expanded Link to Kwik Success Program Link to Kwik Programs  (Use code: PODCAST15) Link to Show Notes Link to Kwik Brain C.O.D.E. Quiz Link to Free Speed Reading Masterclass  If you're inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I give you step-by-step guides using the accelerated learning model to help you get more done and achieve your goals.