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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

Dr. Lily Wang and Dr. Aakanksha Sriwastwa discuss how nuclear medicine, including PET and SPECT imaging, helps diagnose and treat medically refractory focal epilepsy. Learn how these techniques guide surgical planning and improve patient care.   Nuclear Medicine Imaging in Epilepsy. Sriwastwa et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(1):e240062. 

Eboni Cornish, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss how to use SPECT imaging as a diagnostic tool to evaluate and manage chronic infections in a live interview at the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Symposium. About the Expert Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinics East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, Lyme disease, autism, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology, and various other chronic conditions. Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Cornish identifies the root causes of health issues within the body's biological systems, offering comprehensive treatment to both adults and children. Her treatment philosophy is integrative and evidence-based.

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...

Neuroimaging is a tool to classify and ascertain the etiology of epilepsy in people with first or recurrent unprovoked seizures. In addition, imaging may help predict the response to treatment. To maximize diagnostic power, it is essential to order the correct imaging sequences. In this episode, Aaron Berkowitz, MD, PhD, FAAN speaks with Christopher T. Skidmore, MD, author of the article “Neuroimaging in Epilepsy,” in the Continuum February 2025 Epilepsy issue. Dr. Berkowitz is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and professor of clinical neurology at the University of California, San Francisco Dr. Skidmore is  an associate professor of neurology and vice-chair for clinical affairs at Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Neurology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additional Resources Read the article: Neuroimaging in Epilepsy Subscribe to Continuum: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @AaronLBerkowitz Guest: @ctskidmore  Full episode transcript available here Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. Thank you for joining us on Continuum Audio, which features conversations with Continuum's guest editors and authors who are the leading experts in their fields. Subscribers to the Continuum journal can read the full article or listen to verbatim recordings of the article and have access to exclusive interviews not featured on the podcast. Please visit the link in the episode notes for more information on the article, subscribing to the journal, and how to get CME. Dr Berkowitz: This is Dr Aaron Berkowitz, and today I'm interviewing Dr Christopher Skidmore about his article on neuroimaging in epilepsy, which appears in the February 2025 Continuum issue on epilepsy. Welcome to the podcast, Dr Skidmore. Would you please introduce yourself to our audience?  Dr Skidmore: Thank you for having me today. I'm happy to talk to you, Dr Berkowitz. My name is Christopher Skidmore. I'm an associate professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I'm a member of the Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and also serve as the vice chair of clinical affairs for the department.  Dr Berkowitz: Thank you very much for joining us and for this fantastic article. It's very comprehensive, detailed, a very helpful review of the various types of brain pathology that can lead to epilepsy with very helpful images and descriptions of some of the more common findings like mesial temporal sclerosis and some of the less common ones such as cortical malformations, heterotopia, ganglioglioma, DNET. So, I encourage all of our listeners to read your article and take a close look at those images. So, hopefully you can recognize some of these findings on patients' neuroimaging studies, or if you're studying for the right or the boards, you can recognize some of these less common congenital malformations that can present in childhood or adulthood with epilepsy. In our interview today, what I'd like to do is focus on some practical tips to approaching, ordering, and reviewing different neuroimaging studies in patients with epilepsy. So to start, what's your approach when you're reviewing an MRI for a patient with a first seizure or epilepsy? What sequence do you begin with and why, how do you proceed through the different sequences and planes? What exactly are you looking for?  Dr Skidmore: It's an important question. And I think to even take a step back, I think it's really important, when we're ordering the MRI, we really need to be specific and make sure that we're mentioning the words seizures and epilepsy because many radiology centers and many medical centers have different imaging protocols for seizure and epilepsy patients as compared to, like, a stroke patient or a brain tumor patient. I think first off, we really need to make sure that's in the order, so that way the radiologist can properly protocol it. Once I get an image, though, I treat an MRI just like I would a CAT scan approach with any patient, which is to always approach it in the same fashion. So, top down, if I'm looking at an axial image. If I'm looking at a coronal image, I might start at the front of the head and go to the back of the head. And I think taking that very organized approach and looking at the whole brain in total first and looking across the flare image, a T2-weighted image and a T1-weighted image in those different planes, I think it's important to look for as many lesions as you can find. And then using your clinical history. I mean, that's the value of being a neurologist, is that we have the clinical history, we have the neurological exam, we have the history of the seizure semiology that can might tell us, hey, this might be a temporal lobe seizure or hey, I'm thinking about a frontal lobe abnormality. And then that's the advantage that we often have over the radiologist that we can then take that history, that exam, and apply it to the imaging study that we're looking at and then really focus in on those areas. But I think it's important, and as I've illustrated in a few of the cases in the chapter, is that don't just focus on that one spot. You really still need to look at the whole brain to see if there's any other abnormalities as well. Dr Berkowitz: Great, that's a very helpful approach. Lots of pearls there for how to look at the imaging in different planes with different sequences, comparing different structures to each other. Correspondent reminder, listeners, to look at your paper. That's certainly a case where a picture is worth a thousand words, isn't it, where we can describe these. But looking at some of the examples in your paper, I think, will be very helpful as well. So, you mentioned mentioning to the neuroradiologist that we're looking for a cause of seizures or epilepsy and epilepsy protocols or MRI. What is sort of the nature of those protocols if there's not a quote unquote “ready-made” one at someone 's center in their practice or in their local MRI center? What types of things can be communicated to the radiologist as far as particular sequences or types of images that are helpful in this scenario? Dr Skidmore: I spent a fair amount of time in the article going over the specific MRI protocol that was designed by the International League Against Epilepsy. But what I look for in an epilepsy protocol is a high-resolution T2 coronal, a T2 flare weighted image that really traverses the entire temporal lobe from the temporal tip all the way back to the most posterior aspects of the temporal lobe, kind of extending into the occipital lobe a little bit. I also want to see a high resolution. In our center, it's usually a T1 coronal image that images the entire brain with a very, very thin slice, and usually around two millimeters with no gaps. As many of our neurology colleagues are aware, when you get a standard MRI of the brain for a stroke or a brain tumor, you're going to have a relatively thick slice, anywhere from five to eight millimeters, and you're actually typically going to have a gap that's about comparable, five to eight millimeters. That works well for large lesions, strokes, and big brain tumors, but for some of the tiny lesions that we're talking about that can cause intractable epilepsy, you can have a focal cortical dysplasia that's literally eight- under eight millimeters in size. And so, making sure you have that nice T1-weighted image, very thin slices with no gaps, I think is critical to make sure we don't miss these more subtle abnormalities. Dr Berkowitz: Some of the entities you describe in your paper may be subtle and more familiar to pediatric neurologists or specialized pediatric neuroradiologists. It may be more challenging for adult neurologists and adult neuradiologists to recognize, such as some of the various congenital brain malformations that you mentioned. What's your approach to looking for these? Which sequences do you focus on, which planes? How do you use the patient 's clinical history and EEG findings to guide your review of the imaging? Dr Skidmore: It's very important, and the reason we're always looking for a lesion---especially in patients that we're thinking about epilepsy surgery---is because we know if there is a lesion, it increases the likelihood that epilepsy surgery is going to be successful. The approach is basically, as I mentioned a little bit before, is take all the information you have available to you. Is the seizure semiology, is it a hyper motor semiology or hyperkinetic semiology suggestive of frontal lobe epilepsy? Or is it a classic abdominal rising aura with automatisms, whether they be manual or oral automatisms, suggesting mesial temporal lobe epilepsy? And so, take that clinical history that you have to help start to hone your eye into those individual locations. But then, once you're kind of looking in these nonlesional cases, you're also then looking at the EEG and where their temporal lobe spikes, where their frontal lobe spikes, you know, using that and pulling that information in. If they saw a neuropsychologist pulling in the information in from the neuropsychological evaluation; if they have severe reductions in verbal memory, you know, focusing on the dominant temporal lobe. So, in a right-handed individual, typically the left temporal lobe. And kind of then really spending a lot of time going slice at a time, very slowly, because in some of these vocal-cortical dysplasias it can be just the blurring of the gray-white margin. What I find easiest is to identify that gray-white margin and almost track it. Like, you use the mouse to kind of track it around and say, can I outline the exact border of the gray white margin in the frontal lobe that I'm interested in or the temporal lobe that I'm interested in, kind of looking for those subtle abnormalities. Often as neurologists, we don't have the luxury of being able to immediately reformat. As I mentioned, our T1 volume acquisition study is done in the coronal plane, but sometimes you might want it in the axial plane. And so, I might reach out to the radiologist and say, hey, can you reformat this in the axial plane because I'm interested in the frontal lobe epilepsy and it's a little bit better at looking at it in that plane? And I'll have them reformat and put it back on the pack so I can look at it in that manner. And so that's a, kind of another strategy is to take what you have, but also then go back to the radiologist and say, I need to look at it this a different way. Can you reformat it for me? Looking for that gray-white matter junction is the nice way to pick up for kind of subtle cortical dysplasias. And then when you see an abnormality, to be able to put the T1, the T2, and the flare image all up next to each other and use the technology built into most of our browsers to put on what's called the localizer mode, where I can highlight a specific spot that I'm seeing on the T1 and then very easily quickly see, what does it look like on the T2? What does it look like on the flare? To kind of quickly decide, is it a true abnormality or am I only seeing it on one slice because of an artifact on that one imaging sequence? And I think that's the biggest kind of key is to make sure, is it an artifact or is it not an artifact? That's kind of the most common thing that we, I think, get confused with.  Dr Berkowitz: So, some very helpful pearls there in terms of reviewing the imaging, being in dialogue with our neuroradiology colleagues to think about potentially reacquiring certain images on certain planes or looking at the images with our neuroradiology colleagues to let them know more about the clinical history and where we're sort of zooming in about possible abnormalities.  Dr Skidmore: I would just add in there that when looking at especially the mesial temporal structures, because of a lot of artifacts that can be present in an individual MRI machine, it's not uncommon that the mesial temporal structure will appear brighter because of an MRI magnet artifact. And so, it's a good key to look at the hippocampus compared to the insula. And so, the hippocampus and the insula should have similar signal characteristics. You're seeing the hippocampus is bright, but the insula  ipsilateral to it's normal intensity. That would suggest that that's probably a true hyperintensity on the flare-weighted image as opposed to if both are bright, unless you're suspecting a hemispheric abnormality, it's more likely to be a kind of artifact in the MRI machine. Dr Berkowitz: Okay. Those are really helpful tips, not just to analyze the hippocampus and medial temporal lobe itself---let's remember our anatomy and the circuit of Papez---and to look at associated structures for supporting evidence of a possible abnormality in the hippocampus itself. It looks like there may be something subtle. We can use some additional information from the image to try to decide if that is real or artifactual, and of course correlating with the clinical picture and EEG. I'd like to talk briefly now about some other imaging modalities that you discuss in your paper, the use of functional imaging such as PET, SPECT and fMRI. Let's talk a bit about each of these. When would you order a PET scan for a patient with epilepsy? What would you be looking for and how would you be using that to make clinical decisions?  Dr Skidmore: Yeah, so these functional imaging modalities are really utilized when we're evaluating somebody that's not responding to medications. So, they're medically intractable, and we're wondering, could they be a candidate for epilepsy surgery? And so, most of these imaging modalities are really relegated to the world of epileptologists at surgical epilepsy centers. I wanted to include them, though, in the article because I do think it's important for general neurologists to understand kind of what they are, because invariably a patient sees me and then they go back to their general neurology and be like, hey, Doctor Skidmore said I had this PET scan abnormality. What do you think? So, I think it's a good idea for general neurologists to kind of understand them. So, probably the oldest that we've utilized is the FDG PET scan, basically looking at fluorodeoxyglucose and the brain's utilization of glucose. As we all remember, again, glucose is the primary molecule for energy and ATP production in the brain. And so basically, by injecting radioactive glucose in the interictal state--- so not during a seizure but in between seizures---areas of the brain that are not taking up the radiotracer will show as being hypometabolic. So, low metabolism. And hypometabolic regions in the interictal state have been associated with onset regions for epileptic seizures. Let's say you have a patient clinical history, you think they have temporal of epilepsy, EEG suggests temporal of epilepsy, but the MRI is nonlesional, meaning there's no abnormality that anybody could appreciate even at a 3 Tesla scanner. We'll get an FDG PET scan and see, is there hypo metabolism in that temporal lobe of interest? And if there is, well, that's been shown through several published papers, that's just as valuable as having an abnormality on the MRI. And so, we often again use these PET scans, especially in nonlesional cases, to try to find that subtle cortical dysplasia. Now you have your nice epilepsy protocol MRI, it says it's nonlesional. You get your PET scan, it shows hypometabolism in a region of the frontal lobe, let's say, in a in a frontal lobe epilepsy case. And then often we go back, we kind of talked about strategy of how you find those subtle lesions. Then you go back and say, well, look, this gyrus specifically on the PET scan said it's abnormal. You end up looking for really subtle, very tiny abnormalities that, even with somebody that's skilled, often at first review gets missed. So, that's how we use the PET scan. The SPECT scan is done typically in the ictal state. So, now somebody's in an epilepsy monitoring unit often, where you're injecting radio tracer at the exact moment that somebody starts having a seizure. And we know when there's increased seizure activity, the increased seizure activity---let's say it's from my right temporal lobe---is going to increase cerebral blood flow transiently to the right temporal lobe. And then if that seizure discharge spreads from the right temporal lobe maybe to the entire right hemisphere and eventually becomes a focal to bilateral tonic chronic seizure by spreading to the other side, the entire brain is going to be hypoperfused at that point. So, if you want to, as soon as the seizure starts, inject that radio tracer to see, where is the blood flow earliest in the seizure? And then we might do an interictal SPECT when you're not having a seizure. Look at, all right, what's the normal blood flow when somebody's not seizing? What's it like when they're having a seizure? And then the area that has increased activity would- might suggest that's where the seizure started from. But we have to be very careful because again, some seizures can spread very rapidly. So, if you delay injecting an injection ten, fifteen, twenty seconds, the seizure could have already propagated to another region of the brain, giving you a false positive in another location. So, you have to be very careful about that modality. I think what's most exciting is the functional MRI because the functional MRI, for many, many centers, is replacing a very old technique called the WADA test. So, in the WADA test, typically you place a catheter angiogram into the internal carotid artery and transiently introduce a sedative medication to put, let's say, the left hemisphere to sleep because you wanted to see what functions were still active in the right hemisphere. And then the surgeon would move the catheter or the right internal carotid artery, and you inject a sedative on that side after the left hemisphere is recovered and see what the left hemisphere can do. And we used that for language dominance, we used that for memory dominance. And while most individuals did fine with angiograms, unfortunately complications do occur and there's injury to the artery, there could be strokes that can- that have happened, which can be quite devastating for the patient. And so, functional MRI is a nice, noninvasive way for us to map out language function, motor function, sensory function, visual function, and is starting to show some usefulness also for mapping out kind of memory function, dominant memory function, meaning verbal memory compared to visual memory. To be able to do those things noninvasively becomes really important because, if we're talking about epilepsy surgery, we want to make you seizure-free but neurologically intact. And so, we need to understand the relationship between where we think the seizures are coming from and where eloquent cortex is so we can properly counsel you and avoid those regions during any planned surgery. Those are the three most common functional imaging modalities that we're using now to supplement the rest of the presurgical work.  Dr Berkowitz: Very helpful. So, these are studies, PET, SPECT, and fMRI, that would really be obtained predominantly in patients in whom epilepsy surgery was being considered to have more precise lesion localization, as well as with the fMRI to get a better sense of how to provide the safest maximal resection of epileptogenic tissue while preserving functions. Dr Skidmore: That's a perfect summary.  Dr Berkowitz: Fantastic. This has been a really helpful interview with Dr Skidmore and a really fantastic article. As I said, a picture is worth a thousand words, so I definitely encourage you to read the article and look at the images of some of the conditions we've been talking about and some of these findings that can be seen on interictal PET or ictal SPECT to get a sense of the visual aspects of what we've been discussing. So again, today I've been interviewing Dr Christopher Skidmore about his article on neuroimaging and epilepsy, which appears in the most recent issue of Continuum on Epilepsy. Be sure to check out Continuum audio episodes from this and other issues. And thank you so much to our listeners for joining us today.  Dr Skidmore: Thank you for having me. Dr Monteith: This is Dr Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practitioners. Use this link in the episode notes to learn more and subscribe. AAN members, you can get CME for listening to this interview by completing the evaluation at continpub.com/audioCME. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

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!

Integrative Solutions for Anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD with Advanced Brain Imaging. Tired of being told your brain just needs more sleep, less stress, or another supplement? Ever wonder if there are other solutions backed by science for Anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD? In this episode of Medical Disruptor, neuroscientist and author Dr. Kristen Willeumier reveals why traditional approaches to mental health are failing us. With a focus on integrative solutions for Anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, she explains how advanced brain imaging is changing the way we approach mental health care. After watching her father battle Parkinson's disease, she discovered something that would change everything—your brain has its own unique blueprint, and cookie-cutter treatments simply don't work. Dr. Willeumier shares how advanced brain imaging tools like SPECT scans and neurofeedback are providing personalized care.  These revolutionary techniques allow for actual solutions that address the root cause of issues like Anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, rather than just masking symptoms. Whether you're lying awake at night with racing thoughts, struggling with focus due to ADHD, or feeling stuck because of PTSD, this episode offers hope through alternative solutions and groundbreaking advanced brain imaging. Don't settle for band-aid fixes. Discover what other options you have that can help you take control of your Anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. The Medical Disruptor Podcast is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Dr. E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Join the Waitlist for a consult today at drefratlamandre.com/waitlist Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok Timestamps: [00:01:00] Introductions: Dr. Kristin's backstory and career shift to neuroscience research. [00:05:00] Amen Clinics: Integrating neuroimaging and supplements for mental health. [00:11:00] Nutrition Focus: The connection between diet and neuroprotection. [00:16:00] Neurofeedback Explained: Retraining the brain's networks. [00:41:00] Trauma's Impact: How trauma rewires the brain and strategies to heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  AI for enhancing theranosticsTelix - Simon Wail @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:1.0pt; mso-ligatures:standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; 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  AI for enhancing theranosticsTelix - Simon Wail @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:1.0pt; mso-ligatures:standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; 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The fellas are offline for the holidays this week, enjoying a restful end of the year and prepping furiously for all-new episodes in 2025. And hey BY THE WAY, UBP Episode 200 is coming up real soon! If you'd like to be a part of the celebration, we'd love to have you. Record an audio memo with a question for the guys and email it to untitledbeatlespod@gmail.com with "Episode 200" and we'll try to find a way to work it into the episode. And in the meantime, dust off those old Xmas Flexidiscs, and please enjoy this encore release of our 2021 deep dish conversation about the Beatles' Christmas Records.   ----- Originally released December 25, 2021 It's been a real gear year for the Untitled Beatles Podcast and it's all due to you! ‘Spect some of you are getting out a 50¢ piece to weigh down your rare out of print Beatles Christmas Flexi Discs. For those going without these cherished “only fans” records, T.J. and Tony will cover each holiday curiosity released from 1963-1969, with noses red from holiday cheer. In this very special holiday episode:  

Brace yourself for a groundbreaking conversation as Dr. Theodore Henderson, a psychiatrist with a unique background in radiology, challenges the long-held belief that depression is merely a chemical imbalance. Instead of serotonin, noradrenaline, or dopamine, we discover how ketamine enhances neuroplasticity by boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptors. Our discussion boldly redefines depression treatment, moving beyond marketing myths and focusing on the brain's remarkable ability to heal and adapt. Dr. Pinkett shares their fascinating journey from radiology to psychiatry, unveiling the potential of SPECT scans in diagnosing complex conditions such as traumatic brain injuries. We also explore the cutting-edge world of brain science, where infections and infrared light therapy reveal themselves as promising avenues for treating PTSD, depression, and Parkinson's disease. Our conversation shines a light on the underappreciated impact of tick-borne illnesses on mental health and introduces recent research connecting herpes to Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Henderson advocates for a holistic approach to mental health, emphasizing the significance of diet, lifestyle, and stress management. Discover how exercise plays a crucial role in battling depression by mitigating stress hormones and inflammation, offering a fresh perspective on the synergy between physical and mental well-being. Join us for an episode rich with insights that will transform your understanding of mental health treatment. More information on the guest : https://neuro-luminance.com/ Want to be a guest on Mental Matters Hosted By Asekho Toto? Send Asekho Toto a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1604880114184x746605277921114400 Sign up to my newsletter: https://asekhos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, hosts Matt Sabatello and special guest co-host Michelle McKeon sit down with Dr. Napatia T. Gettings, a Double Board Certified Psychiatrist and Lyme Literate specialist, to explore the intersections of brain health, Lyme disease, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools like SPECT imaging. What You'll Learn in This Episode Dr. Gettings' Journey to Lyme Literacy Discover how Dr. Gettings transitioned from medical school to private practice and became a partner at Amen Clinics. Learn about her expertise in treating child, adolescent, and young adult brain health and the integration of multiple medical specialties in her practice. Unveiling the Power of SPECT Imaging Understand what SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) imaging is and how it differs from traditional CT scans. Learn why SPECT imaging is vital for identifying brain activity abnormalities, including inflammation, and its challenges in obtaining insurance coverage. Brain Inflammation and Tick-Borne Diseases Explore how SPECT scans can detect brain inflammation caused by toxins, pathogens, and autoimmune conditions. Dive into case studies, including patients misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions later found to have infections like Babesia. Treatment Approaches for Lyme and Inflammation Discover the role of multi-disciplinary care in addressing tick-borne diseases and brain health. Learn about treatment modalities such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and nutraceuticals. The Role of Cannabis in Brain Health Get insights into the benefits and risks of CBD and THC in managing inflammation and mental health. Understand the importance of education and individualized treatment plans when considering cannabis use. Navigating Mental Health and Trust Hear Michelle McKeon's personal story about overcoming mental health challenges and finding a supportive psychiatrist. Explore the critical role of trust in the doctor-patient relationship when treating complex conditions. Misdiagnosis and the Need for Better Diagnostics Learn why inadequate medical workups often lead to psychiatric misdiagnoses. Understand the importance of accessible, accurate diagnostics in mental health care. Key Takeaways and Resources Discover the Amen Clinics' resources, including examples of SPECT scans showing differences between healthy brains and those affected by Lyme disease. Hear Dr. Gettings' call to normalize brain scans as essential diagnostic tools for neuropsychiatric symptoms. Find actionable advice on improving health literacy and accessing comprehensive care. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone navigating Lyme disease, mental health challenges, or looking to optimize brain health. Tune in to uncover the science behind SPECT imaging and its life-changing applications in psychiatric care.

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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

In this episode, I interview Dr. Ken Sharlin, a neurologist and the author of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, to discuss Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and ALS. Dr. Sharlin explores the symptoms, causes, and potential breakthroughs in treating these diseases through both conventional and functional medicine.What We Discuss:Parkinson's Symptoms and Early Signs: Both motor symptoms (such as tremors, rigidity, and shuffling gait) and non-motor symptoms (including anxiety, depression, constipation, and REM sleep behavior disorder) can appear during a pre-motor phase that may last over a decade before diagnosis. The Neuroscience of Parkinson's: We explore how dopamine loss and damage to the basal ganglia disrupt movement, highlighting the role of dopamine in the disease's hallmark symptoms.Current Treatments: While there's no cure, treatments like levodopa manage symptoms. Diagnostic tools like DAT and SPECT scans reveal brain abnormalities that guide treatment.Levodopa: This vital medication helps restore dopamine but can cause side effects like psychosis, making it important to balance with functional approaches.  Explore its science, benefits, risks, and limitations. Environmental Factors: Toxins, head injuries, and gut health may contribute to Parkinson's, with inflammation and oxidative stress playing key roles in its development.Gut-Brain Connection: We discuss how gut health affects brain function and the potential of diet and probiotics to slow disease progression.Diet and Lifestyle: A plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet, along with sleep, exercise, and stress management, is crucial for brain health and reducing inflammation.Understanding Systems Biology: We explore systems biology and how our interconnected bodily systems influence neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, advocating for a holistic strategy instead of just treating individual organs or symptoms. Reversing Cognitive Decline: Dr. Sharlin shares success stories of reversing Alzheimer's through functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and controlling inflammation.RESOURCESBOOKS- An Essay on the Shaking Palsy by James Parkinson- The Healthy Brain Toolbox by Dr. Ken Sharlin- Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky DRUGS- Aducanumab (Aduhelm)- Donanemab (Kisunla)- Fluoxetine (Prozac)- Omeprazole (Prilosec, Losec)- Lecanemab (Leqembi) - Levodopa and Carbidopa (Sinemet)MOVIES & TV- Awakenings- Star Trek- Supersize MePEOPLE- Barbara Pickut- Brett Favre- Hans Selye- James Parkinson- Leonardo da Vinci- Morgan Spurlock- Robert Sapolsky- Robin Williams- Robert De Niro- Walter CannonORGANIZATIONS- Bened Life- Biogen- Eli Lilly- Eisai - Green Bay Packers- The Institute for Functional Medicine- University of MichiganVOCABULARY- Alpha-synuclein- Amyloid- Cytochrome P450- Cytokines- Electron transport chain- General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)- Glutathione- Glycolysis- Krebs Cycle - Lateral ventricles- Montreal Cognitive Assessment- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)- mTOR pathway- Peroxide- Postencephalitic Parkinsonism - Superoxide- Tau PET imaging- Trichloroethylene- Urea cycleConnect & Learn MoreWebsite: functionalmedicine.doctor Book: healthybraintoolbox.com

Guest: Dr. Eboni Cornish – Secretary of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), Brain Specialist at Amen Clinics, and a practitioner specializing in Lyme disease, co-infections, mold toxicity, heavy metal detoxification, nervous system health, autoimmune disorders, the limbic system, and other complex chronic health conditions. Dr. Cornish is known for her expertise in neurological Lyme disease, SPECT scan imaging, and developing practical, integrative treatment protocols for addressing root causes and supporting overall wellness. Special Guest Co-host: Jenny Buttaccio joined Tick Boot Camp co-founder Matt Sabatello as the special guest co-host for this Tick Boot Camp Podcast episode. Episode Summary: In this compelling episode, we explore the complexities of neurological Lyme disease and chronic illness with integrative medicine expert, Dr. Eboni Cornish. From her unconventional journey into functional medicine to groundbreaking insights on SPECT brain imaging and the effects of environmental toxins, Dr. Cornish shares her extensive knowledge on treating some of the most challenging health conditions facing patients today. Join us as Dr. Cornish explains the importance of identifying root causes, supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways, and addressing co-infections and autoimmune complications. You'll also learn about innovative treatments, including the use of methylene blue, brain detox strategies, and techniques to calm the nervous system for individuals dealing with limbic system impairment and emotional health challenges. Key Takeaways: Journey into Functional Medicine: Dr. Cornish shares her unexpected entry into chronic Lyme and integrative medicine after a job opportunity from Craigslist led her to a life-changing experience. Neurological Lyme Disease: Learn how SPECT scan imaging is used to detect patterns of decreased blood flow and brain activity, which helps in understanding neurological manifestations of Lyme and co-infections. Environmental Toxins and Detox Protocols: The role of toxins like mold and heavy metals in chronic illness, and a practical approach to detoxification through diet, gut support, and supplements. Molecular Mimicry: Explanation of molecular mimicry, where the Lyme bacteria can integrate into the body's cells and tissues, causing the immune system to attack the body's own cells and potentially leading to autoimmune conditions. Morgellons Disease: Understanding the dermatological and neurological impacts of this often misunderstood condition and its connection to Lyme disease. Advanced Treatments for Bartonella and Borrelia: The use of methylene blue as a treatment option, along with important cautions and safety considerations. Link Between Lyme Disease and Neurodegenerative Conditions: Exploring how Lyme can contribute to conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, and the role of brain imaging in early intervention. Personalized, Holistic Treatment Strategies: Insights on the cell danger response, methylation, and the importance of an individualized treatment plan for complex chronic illnesses. Dietary Adjustments: Incorporate detoxifying foods like cruciferous vegetables, lemon water, and beets to support liver function and toxin elimination. Calming the Nervous System: Implement strategies to calm the nervous system, such as using GABA, L-theanine, neurofeedback, and techniques to challenge negative thought patterns. Memorable Quotes: "Lyme disease is the great imitator. It's not just a physical illness—it impacts your brain, emotions, and entire body." — Dr. Eboni Cornish "Healing requires looking at the whole person. You have to address toxins, infections, and emotional health." — Dr. Eboni Cornish "We need to view the brain as part of the entire system—not in isolation." — Dr. Eboni Cornish

N Engl J Med 2020;382:1395-407 - ISCHEMIAN Engl J Med 2020;382:1608-16 - ISCHEMIA-CKDBackground: The COURAGE trial, published in 2007, represented a major reversal in cardiovascular medicine. In patients with stable CAD an initial strategy of revascularization plus medical therapy did not reduce the chance of dying or having a heart attack compared to an initial strategy of medical therapy alone. Prior to these results, patients with stable CAD were routinely managed with an initial invasive approach and the field of cardiology was intensely focused on finding coronary blockages and “fixing” them in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients alike. Thus, it's not surprising that following results from COURAGE, the practice continued to be vigorously defended and applied routinely in the management of patients with stable CAD.The first major attempt to reverse the results of COURAGE came from the FAME 2 trial, published in 2012, which tested the hypothesis that patients with stable CAD and an abnormal fractional flow reserve (FFR) in the cath lab would do better with an initial invasive strategy compared to medical therapy alone. The trial was stopped early for efficacy but the positive results were driven entirely by revascularization during follow up - not death or heart attack. The trial was criticized for being stopped inappropriately without providing an answer to whether an early invasive strategy improved hard endpoints compared to initial medical therapy alone. The concepts of “faith healing” and “subtraction anxiety” are useful for understanding the results and limitations of the FAME 2 trial.The ISCHEMIA trial which began enrolling patients in 2012 sought to overcome limitations of COURAGE and FAME. The investigative aim of the study was to test the hypothesis that in patients with stable CAD and moderate to severe ischemia on provocative testing, an initial invasive strategy reduced a composite of major cardiac events compared to initial medical therapy alone. The ISCHEMIA-CKD trial was performed in conjunction with the ISCHEMIA Research Group to address an important knowledge gap in managing patients with CAD. Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a higher rate of cardiac events than their counterparts without CKD; however, they are also at a higher risk of procedural complications. The standard of care at the time was generally to manage a patient with stable CAD and CKD like any other patient with CAD despite the fact that such patients were historically excluded from participation in clinical trials and thus, there was really no data from clinical trials to guide decision making.The ISCHEMIA-CKD investigators sought to test the hypothesis that in patients with advanced CKD and stable CAD and moderate to severe ischemia on stress testing, an initial invasive strategy reduced death or MI compared to initial medical therapy alone.Cardiology Trial's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Patients: For the ISCHEMIA trial, eligible patients had to be at least 21 years of age or older with at least moderate ischemia on a qualifying stress test based on the following criteria:* Nuclear perfusion with SPECT or PET with >/= 10% ischemic myocardium* Echocardiography with >/= 3/16 segments with stress-induced severe hypokinesis or akinesis* Cardiac MRI with >/= 10% ischemic myocardium on perfusion imaging and/or >/= 3/16 segments with stress-induced severe hypokinesis or akinesis on wall motion assessment* Exercise treadmill test without imaging that met all 4 following criteria* clinical history of typical angina or typical angina during the stress test* absence of resting ST depression > 1.0 mm or confounders that render exercise EKG non-interpretable (LBBB, LVH with repolarization, pacemaker, etc.)* exercise-induced horizontal or downsloping ST depression >/= 1.5 mm in 2 leads or >/= 2.0 mm in any lead or ST elevation >/= 1.0 mm in a non-infarct territory* either of the following:* workload at which ST segment criteria are met is NOT to exceed completion of stage 2 of a standard Bruce protocol or 7 METS if a non-Bruce protocol is used* ST segment criteria are met at

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!  

In this episode of Longevity Junky, Buck and Nikki sit down with renowned psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr. Daniel Amen, founder of Amen Clinics, to discuss groundbreaking brain imaging techniques like SPECT scans. Dr. Amen shares insights on diagnosing mental health issues through brain mapping and the role of brain health in overall longevity. […] The post Can we see mental illness on brain scans? appeared first on Wealth Formula.

Buck introduces his brand new podcast, Longevity Junky. In this episode of Longevity Junky, Buck and co-host Nikki Leigh sit down with renowned psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, Dr. Daniel Amen, founder of Amen Clinics, to discuss groundbreaking brain imaging techniques like SPECT scans. Dr. Amen shares insights on diagnosing mental health issues through brain mapping and the role of brain health in overall longevity.

Today, we are honored to interview Dr. Andrew Newberg, the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital. He is board-certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine.Andrew has been asking questions about reality, truth, and God from a young age, and has long been fascinated by the human mind and its complexities. While a medical student, he met Dr. Eugene d'Aquili, who was studying religious experiences. By combining their interests with Andrew's background in neuroscience and brain imaging, they made groundbreaking advancements in understanding the relationship between the brain and religion.Andrew's research now focuses on how brain function is linked to various mental states, particularly religious and mystical experiences. His work includes brain scans of people during prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys on spiritual experiences and attitudes. He has also studied the connection between religious or spiritual phenomena and health, as well as the impact of meditation on memory. He believes in maintaining the rigor of science while preserving the sanctity of religion.We invite you, our beloved listeners, to tune in and explore the fascinating interplay between the body, mind, and spirit.In this episode, we cover:Discovering the intersection between Neuroscience, Spirituality, and SexualityWhat is Neurotheology?Spiritual Experiences across different traditionsRituals and their role in SpiritualityUnderstanding the rhythmic quality of ritualsThe idea of secular rituals evokes similar brain responses to religious ritualsThe connection between sexuality and spiritualityOrgasmic Meditation StudyThe use of PET and SPECT imaging to measure brain activity during different kinds of practices and its findingsThe overlap between sexual and spiritual experiences.Gender differences in spiritualityUnderstanding the brain's response to shameThoughts on optimizing one's sexuality and spiritualityFuture directions of Neurotheology.Helpful links:Dr. Andrew Newberg - Author of Sex, God, and the Brain: How Sexual Pleasure Gave Birth to Religion and a Whole Lot MoreEpisode #121 Peace In and Through the Body with Mark WhitwellEpisode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick ConnorEpisode # 138: The Eros Sutras with Nicole DaedoneEpisode #146: Classical Tantra and Near Enemies of the Truth with Christopher "Hareesh" WallisEpisode #147: Waking Up to Deeper Sensuality with Henika Patel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlocking Pathways to Enlightenment | Dr. Andrew Newberg's Research In this video, we explore the groundbreaking research of Dr. Andrew Newberg, who has uncovered how specific activities can rewire the brain to promote spiritual enlightenment. Discover how practices like sacred music, dance, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can elevate our consciousness and connect us to the cosmos. Learn about the profound impact of ceremonial practices, chanting, and meditation on our neural pathways. Dr. Newberg's team uses advanced brain imaging techniques such as MRI, SPECT, and CAT scans to reveal how meditation fosters neuroplasticity, enhancing emotional regulation, self-awareness, and compassion. These practices can lead to a more enlightened state of being, offering deep insights and a profound sense of connection to the world around us. Join us as we delve into the science behind these ancient practices and their transformative effects on the brain. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

happy ggb friday to our best friends:) today we have the absolute pleasure of having Dr. Daniel Gregory Amen on the podcast.  Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. we have a conversation surrounding brain health, mental illness, and practical ways to improve your overall well-being. Dr. Amen is a lifelong Christian who masters the art of balancing psychology and spirituality. https://danielamenmd.com/about/ -- all of Dr. Amen's books: https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/ we love you guys so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari GUYS WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!! Austin, Texas 06/27 https://tickets.austintheatre.org/11407/11408?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ1-ez8rCVz5eqBxaJ7pSBSAsoTQ3uu37Sv4QiexX-wYV0PABy4CaWnozg_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw Houston, Texas 06/29 https://cph.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=GIRLS&linkID=houston-cph please join us. we can't wait to see you. if you'd like to support Girls Gone Bible

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news on Season 3 , and then take a look back over the the first two seasons to address some questions that cause us to do introspection, or is that retrospection? HearJen battle through a horror movie? Hear Joe sneak his opinion in! Hear Tom explain how language works! All that, plus updates on voting! As always, spoilers abound, as does the fact he's gonna fight a giant spider at the end!Help us determing the definitive ranking of main characters in The Wheel of Time books. Go to our website and vote as much as you can. https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/We'll be counting down the results in future episodes.Support the Show.https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/Rate/review us: https://tinyurl.com/udspfm5eX: @arantalkInstagram: talk_aran_rhiodDiscord: https://dsc.gg/talkaranrhiodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkaranrhiodEmail: podcast@talkaranrhiod.comMerch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/talkaranrhiod

  Positron Range Correction PET Hunor Kertesz Image X institute @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:1.0pt; mso-ligatures:standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} We talked to Hunor Kertesz about how he has implemented  Positron Range Correction PET with commercial PET scanners! 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  Positron Range Correction PETHunor Kertesz Image X institute @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:1.0pt; mso-ligatures:standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} We talked to Hunor Kertesz about how he has implemented  Positron Range Correction PET with commercial PET scanners! 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EVEN MORE about this episode!Join me and Daniel Amen, M.D. on an enlightening journey through the intersection of spirituality and brain health. Discover how our beliefs and connections influence our neurological well-being, as we delve into the transformative potential of brain scans. Challenge the notion that your brain's fate is sealed, and explore how daily decisions impact its vitality. Hear touching stories of healing and resilience, including one client's journey from cognitive injury to vitality. Plus, don't miss our discussion on empowering children's mental strength in today's challenging landscape. Tune in for a heartfelt exploration of happiness, healing, and hope.Guest Biography:Daniel Amen's mission is end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Dr. Amen is a child and adult psychiatrist and brain imaging pioneer. He is the CEO and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the United States. Amen Clinics has the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 250,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is also the founder of BrainMD, a fast growing, science-based nutraceutical company. In addition, he has produced 18 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos have been viewed over 500 million times. Dr. Amen is a 19-time national bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, Your Brain Is Always Listening and Raising Mentally Strong Kids. Episode Chapters:00:00 - Spirituality and Brain Health03:29 - Spiritual life helps body heal, function properly.09:22 - Julie Ryan visited Atlanta clinic for baseline brain scan.12:02 - Speaking in tongues study indicates channeling experience.14:17 - Neuroplasticity shapes brain; use it wisely.17:34 - Question your thoughts and pursue intentional living.20:34 - Severe brain injury from explosion in Iraq.23:37 - Brain injuries can happen without head trauma.27:24 - Feeling led to educate others about health.Please join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener's actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this podcast episode, Michael Leung, COO of Spect discusses the low rate of annual eye exams among patients with diabetes compared to other screening programs. SPECT is a company that provides accessible eye care through a platform that allows healthcare workers to perform eye screenings anywhere. The second part of the podcast features an interview with David Williams, the CEO of Care3, a digital health equity company. Care3 helps individuals and their families manage complex health situations by providing personalized care plans and facilitating communication and task management. Care3 aims to promote health equity by addressing the non-medical factors that impact health outcomes and providing equal access to healthcare.

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Paweł Sobik and Grzegorz Fojcik, the CEO and Lead Developer of Spectral Games - the studio behind Medieval Dynasty: New Settlement on the Meta Quest! Listen as we get to know these two, dive into the making of this great VR game, learn about what's coming next for the game, and more!Medieval Dynasty Discord: https://discord.com/invite/93SMqXcyNaMedieval Dynasty Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpectralGamesVR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrRuff Talk VR Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code RUFFTALKVR at MANSCAPED.com!Medieval Dynasty: New Settlement Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5900444653303887/Store Description: Dive into the rich tapestry of medieval life with 'Medieval Dynasty New Settlement', an exhilarating VR Spin-off game that seamlessly blends sandbox, role-playing, simulation, and exploration. Set against the backdrop of a meticulously crafted medieval landscape, the player is tasked with the monumental challenge of founding and nurturing a thriving settlement and then starting their dynasty. As the protagonist your primary focus will be on the challenges of survival, resource gathering, and the ambitious task of creating a lasting dynasty. Utilizing the immersive capabilities of VR technology, you will physically engage in the construction of buildings, cooking, hunting, and cultivating fertile fields. Doing all of this and much more will ensure experiencing the gratification of watching your settlement rise from humble beginnings to a majestic medieval hub. Venture beyond the safety of your lands to explore the vast and enchanting landscapes, stumbling upon quests, challenges, and hidden treasures that add depth to the narrative. Encounter characters with unique personalities and stories, that will become a part of your settlement destiny.Support the show

When I first crossed paths with Ashley Williams at a veterans outreach event, I knew I'd stumbled upon someone extraordinary. Her dedication as Program Director for 22 Project shines through as she aids veterans in their battle against traumatic brain injury and PTSD, using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This episode peels back the curtain on the life-altering work done at 22 Project, where traditional therapeutic support is augmented through the healing powers of increased oxygen pressure. Ashley recounts her journey with the organization and the Cruz family's inspiration for its creation, setting a deeply personal tone for our discussion on the critical care provided to those who've served our nation.The transformative nature of hyperbaric therapy is a beacon of hope for many, and we take you through the intimate stories of recovery and resilience. It's more than just the 40 treatments; it's about the comprehensive approach, encompassing logistical support, essential case management, and a suite of therapeutic offerings. These veterans' stories resonate with my own battle as a cancer survivor, finding parallels in the healing journey and the power of visible proof through SPECT imaging. The shared experiences and connections made through these brain scans are profound, offering veterans a tangible grasp on their path to wellness.As we navigate the nuanced landscape of non-profit organizations, the commitment to support our veterans remains our true north. This conversation underscores the importance of preparation, community, and financial backing for operations like 22 Project. We're reminded of the collective role we play in supporting veterans through fundraisers like 22 Projects upcoming golf tournament, bridging the gap between those who need help and those who can offer it. By joining us today, you'll uncover the heartfelt mission behind 22 Project and be inspired by the tenacity of those who work tirelessly to honor and uplift our servicemen and women.

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. SPONSOR Clemi'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-locator Se 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. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Driving force indeed. Let me introduce you to Mayme Doumbia, our guest on this episode. I met Mayme through LinkedIn and was fascinated to hear her story. She is an immigrant from Africa. She and her family moved to America when Mayme was 13 years of age. She attended college and then wanted to “give back” and so she joined the military. After serving for four years, she went back to college and, under the guidance of a counselor, pursued a degree in Industrial Organization. Currently, among other things, she is seeking a doctorate in in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Mayme is a full-time coach with her own business, Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting. She has clients throughout the world. She and I have a great and far-ranging conversation talking about everything from what coaches do to how she has been able to successfully coach leaders, teams and others to improve their lives and become better communicators. About the Guest: Mayme is the President of Coaches of Color and Culture and the driving force behind Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting. Her mission? To help leaders cultivate sustainable legacies, champion positive workplace cultures, and foster psychological safety—all underpinned by effective organizational practices. What sets Mayme apart is her distinctive ability to connect with her clients and her rich and diverse cultural background, which provides her with a unique perspective when approaching professional and personal coaching. She's been a soldier, a leader in non-profit organizations, and a seasoned corporate professional. This wealth of experience has given her a unique insight into the many layers of a person's identity and what makes each of us unique. Mayme's coaching style is all about embracing every facet of who you are, and she firmly believes that every leader has the power to influence change when they discover their "raison d'être" (their reason of being/ purpose). She creates a space for leaders to grow exponentially and achieve truly meaningful results. On a personal note, Mayme is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, specializing in International Business. Her academic foundation in industrial and organizational psychology uniquely positions her to emphasize the development of strong teams, cultivating thriving workplace cultures, and increasing psychological safety. Beyond her coaching endeavors, Mayme actively contributes to her community through volunteerism on various boards. Ways to connect with Mayme: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maymedoumbia/ Instagram & Facebook - @maymedoumbia / @coachesofcolorandculture Websites - www.xcelsiorcoaching.com / www.coachesofcolorandculture.com Email - team@xcelsiorcoaching.com / About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, welcome to another unstoppable mindset podcast episode. Glad you're with us. Today we are going to have a chance to talk to Mayme Doumbia who is a person I find really interesting. She is the president of coaches of color. And she's the main driving force behind the Xcelsior coaching. And we're gonna learn all about that as we go forward. So I'm not going to give anything away. I've read her bio, but I won't cheat and tell you I want her to tell you all about that. Anyway, Mayme, welcome to unstoppable mindset. It's really a great pleasure to have you here.   Mayme Doumbia ** 02:05 Thank you, Michael. It's good to be here. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 02:08 why don't we start, I'd love to start this way, by you telling us a little bit about kind of the early Mamye growing up and all that sort of stuff that got you to where you are,   Mayme Doumbia ** 02:19 oh, the early Mamye. How long do well, whatever   Michael Hingson ** 02:23 you choose. So as long as I have computer memory, we're good.   Mayme Doumbia ** 02:31 Well, that's good to know. So early Mayme I have, well, I grew up as a child of an immigrant. I came here when I was 13 years old, my parents and I and my sister and siblings we came here do towards back in Africa. So I grew up in a home where it was always loving, it was always active. And what brought me to the Mayme today was actively just paying attention to my surroundings and learning from everyone around me, especially my father and my my brothers, I was always the girl who followed the leaders in the House, or at least that's who who I saw as leaders. So it was always fascinating to me to understand why they made some other decisions. And why was that acceptable in certain circumstances? So as the person who I am today, I think I learn the daring aspects of my father, my brothers, and just learning over time from them about what does it mean to be authentically you and how to show up?   Michael Hingson ** 03:50 So you are the only girl? No,   Mayme Doumbia ** 03:52 I was not actually the youngest of seven at the time.   Michael Hingson ** 03:59 Seven severely siblings all together. Yeah,   Mayme Doumbia ** 04:02 that that was that that that beginning stage. We're about 11 now. And I am not the youngest, as much as I love my younger sister. I lost some of those benefits.   Michael Hingson ** 04:20 Well, you know, but you have the memories and you can pass it on to her so that seems fair.   Mayme Doumbia ** 04:27 Yeah, it's definitely a She's lovely. But   Michael Hingson ** 04:31 you moved to the US when you were 13 I did. So you have memories of what it was like in Africa. I guess. I did.   Mayme Doumbia ** 04:39 I still do.   Michael Hingson ** 04:41 So what what cause the family to move what was kind of the final straw that made you all decide to move or made your parents decide to move you all to America?   Mayme Doumbia ** 04:53 So my parents came here, because there was a war. We migrated out from like the I initially to the avocados do tour and where we got to the Abacos. They had a civil war. And that's when our parents had the opportunity to move here as refugees. at a younger age to, I didn't really remember as much the importance of that step until now as an adult, I was just excited for an adventure and just something different. But over time, the realization really dawned on me that they were trying to find a better space and opportunity for their children and for them to be in a safe space.   Michael Hingson ** 05:39 So when they came over here, what kind of work did they take up?   Mayme Doumbia ** 05:43 My parents really worked into the health care field, it was always a passion of my mother especially. And so she worked in a caregiving homes and taking care of other elders. For me, I wanted to become a doctor at one point, I wanted to become a cardiovascular surgeon, when I initially started this journey, but as an immigrant, a lot of times you probably hear the story. This is something my parents thought I should do, because of course, we want the kids to succeed. So we always look for things that mean success to us. So it was either become a lawyer, because I used to talk and very, I was very challenging in my speech. I always like a good conversation. And it was either that or become a lawyer, do doctor or lawyer. So those were my two options.   Michael Hingson ** 06:43 And you went off in different directions, though, didn't you?   Mayme Doumbia ** 06:46 Completely, actually started in doing pre med when I went to Portland State University, I thought that was the path for me. I always had a fascination for the psych field, however. So even though I did the pre med, I was always attracted to learning about human behavior. It was something that I couldn't shake up. But I also want it to do business. And I was just in between as a college student, I was just wanting to change my major to this and this and that I just wanted to do everything at once. Because for me, I'm, I'm going to change the world. That was the mindset I had. And so just limiting myself to just being a doctor or a lawyer was very high for me, because then it means doing one thing, at least for how I saw it for the rest of my life, which was something I wasn't ready to do.   Michael Hingson ** 07:42 So what did you end up majoring in? I   Mayme Doumbia ** 07:45 majored in business. First, I went for Business and Management for my Bachelor's later on, when I went back to school after I left the military, for my masters I wanted to do, I want it to do psychology, but then I spoke to my academic advisor, and she was like, you know, you can eat there's the opportunity for you to do something, you know, take all these things that you like and enjoy and really put it into one field. And she introduced me to the I O field, and industrial organizational psychology. That's how I discovered that view.   Michael Hingson ** 08:26 Good counselor, huh?   Mayme Doumbia ** 08:29 Actually, it's not. It's not clinical. So it's, um, I   Michael Hingson ** 08:33 mean, the counselor. Good advice. Yes, she   Mayme Doumbia ** 08:36 did. She was really wonderful. And she was also a coach, and definitely coached me through a lot of those nitty gritty challenges I had trying to figure out what to do next.   Michael Hingson ** 08:48 So did you go into the military out of college?   Mayme Doumbia ** 08:52 I did, I started my program. So here's the kick back, I went into my associate degree I did in criminal justice. So I joined the military. I wanted to go that route initially. So then I was open to so many opportunities and so many things that could be done. Because the army a lot of times we think the only thing at least from the people I've encounter that wanted to once they were out, they were like, I'm going to the police force, I'm gonna go into law, I'm gonna go into these different things. Because I left the pre med program. The next thing was all right, might just be the lawyer that you know, my parents wanted me to do. So I went into getting an associate in Criminal Justice at that time, but I went back and got my business degree after that. And that's the trajectory that brought me that far. But yes, I did. Do the program for a little bit left. And then came back to complete arrest.   Michael Hingson ** 10:02 So how long were you in the military?   Mayme Doumbia ** 10:05 I was in my I was there for like four years. Okay.   Michael Hingson ** 10:09 And you did that? Because you just thought that would give you a better inroad to go to where you, you wanted to go in terms of a career once you've graduated, once you left it? Oh,   Mayme Doumbia ** 10:21 no. So I was a big fan of the army when I was a kid. And I know it's contradictory to what my parents wanted me to do, because I always found that they were the ones that protected me when I need it that protection. It was, you know, the army that help evacuate some of the people that were during the war. So I always wanted to give back, I wanted to do something in return. And that was why I joined the military. It didn't have any motivation towards career anything.   Michael Hingson ** 10:56 So what did you do in the military?   Mayme Doumbia ** 10:58 I went into logistics. So I was a logistics specialist. And then I was the armor for a couple of years before I left. But I ended up doing so much that sometimes I always ask myself if it if I may have been like one thing. And I think that's that was one thing that I really enjoyed about it. Because there were so many opportunities to do so many things. I was attached to a engineering unit. So I learned a lot about engineering as well.   Michael Hingson ** 11:29 So did you travel a great deal in the military? Or were you mainly based in the States? Or what?   Mayme Doumbia ** 11:35 I did travel a little bit, but yeah, mainly based in the state. I was stationed in Fort Knox. So I protect a gold. Make sure nobody comes and steal it.   Michael Hingson ** 11:48 While I was still there, anyway. Yeah. But then you left and you went back then I guess, into college? Yes. Left.   Mayme Doumbia ** 11:59 When I left army, I came back into the corporate world, I started back in the logistic field, because that was what was familiar. After four years of doing that, it, it was good to go back into that. But there was always something telling me there's more that I could do, there's something more that I I aim to do. So I went back to school to see how I can develop myself even more as a leader and as a thought leader, actually,   Michael Hingson ** 12:30 pen. So that got you into industrial organization.   Mayme Doumbia ** 12:33 It did.   Michael Hingson ** 12:36 So you eventually went got through school and did all of that. And then what did you do?   Mayme Doumbia ** 12:44 Why was in the program, I want it again, there is a bug in a lot of military folks, they will tell you is to do things to give back. I switch and pivoted into the nonprofit sector while I was in school. And during that I also observe leadership, right? It's always been that thing that I always looked at to see the trajectory. I always told myself, I don't really mind what I do, as long as I have a good leader guiding me. And that was something that I hold held strongly to. So while I was in school, I really looked around, and I thought the nonprofit sector would be that place where I can help and, you know, grow and make a difference in the world. And while I was doing that, again, my counselor also shared with me coaching, I think she I mentioned she coached me, and she was telling me there are opportunities to become a coach and to really help some of these leaders in the spaces that I was in. So that's how I kind of transitioned to that a little bit. Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 14:00 so, you, you started going into coaching fairly early in the world then compared to some   Mayme Doumbia ** 14:08 I would say and, and often actually, now when I sit back and consider my journey in coaching, I realized that it started very, very early and I didn't have a word for it or I didn't have a very short description for it initially, because I always saw it as you know, I'm just helping somebody out. And I didn't see it as something that is valuable in that I'm actually making an impact in someone's life. It was really brought to my attention because I had soldiers and we had coaching and it definitely organizational culture and professional coaching are different. But I did have that experience where I was coaching and mentoring some of my soldiers so coming out and and doing it professionally. I was really excited about that up tunity.   Michael Hingson ** 15:01 So how long ago did you start? professional coaching.   Mayme Doumbia ** 15:06 So I officially got certified through the ICF. So I started at least three years prior, but then I got certified in 2017, with CF. And I started learning their coaching model and approaches to coaching. So tell   Michael Hingson ** 15:23 me, what is a coach? From your perspective? I love to ask that question, because I think there are a lot of different views as to what a coach is, but you have become certified and so on. So what is a coach, I see   Mayme Doumbia ** 15:38 a coach as this ground guide. And I'm not sure if you're familiar with, you know, when you're in the, in the plane, there's this ground guy that is like directing, and showing which way the plane could just pivot or tilt or turn. So I see a coach as that person that is there and carrying that journey with you, and supporting you through that journey, without inserting themselves into it, and not making it about themselves, but making it about you and your growth and your development. Really, it's someone that is really caring about your success without having any stake in it.   Michael Hingson ** 16:27 And so, the idea is you're you're essentially, as you said, a guide. Yeah. Which, which certainly makes some sense. So, among other things, as I mentioned earlier, you are the president of coaches of color, is that an organization that was already in existence? Or did you help form that or what   Mayme Doumbia ** 16:51 actually helped form that it was a space that was created for coaches like myself, who wanted to connect, and who shared similar backgrounds and challenges. We were looking for some group of people that share those same similar experiences, of course, and it started in 2019, when we were just talking amongst ourselves looking for, you know, mentorships, especially in the coaching field, looking for people that are having these challenges, then really talking it through. And it really changed in 2020, because it became something else. We didn't expect it to be what it was, which was a safe space. coaches were supporting clients, especially during the pandemic, and when Georgia was murdered. And there was nowhere for them to really be taken care of, because they were taking care of everybody else. So while it started, just as a place to learn, it became a place for support, and mindfulness. And we share so much so many experiences, and talked about how we feel and how this experience is impacting us to as individuals, over time it grew into something where we can get trainings and we meet, and we still carry out the initial goal, which was to have a space to support each other, and to create together and really embrace the differences that we have in a in a, in a really impactful way.   Michael Hingson ** 18:31 You have a pretty broad experience of everything from being in the military to being a student, a college student and migrant who spent almost 13 years or 13 years in a lot more challenging situations, how is all of that effected your approach to coaching and what you do.   Mayme Doumbia ** 18:54 So it definitely taught me the importance of embracing the unique experiences that we all have. It created this holistic approach that I always see people as by embracing their diversity, and just fostering a place where they can feel included. It created something that I didn't even expect well, because I think the common thing that we see is that some people work in this in one place, and they have this vast of experience. And they come in from the workplace. And that was the culture that we were used to. But my experiences have shaped who I am today and I won't trade it for anything. And I create a philosophy which is holistic growth, right? We can be a part of so many things and be the same at the same time. And I think about how, you know I always describe it as a spirit animal like a panther. It's the only animal that is not at least from one family. It comes from different families. But you can only identify by spots, but it's very unique. So a lot of what I've experienced have shift shift my perspective in the world, it created this person who is open minded, who can really see people different from different angle and still see that uniqueness about them.   Michael Hingson ** 20:35 Is that something that is taught or projected in the whole certification process through the ICF? Do you think that your experiences are a little bit different? or augment that? How do your experiences just gel with the standard certification process and what the Federation expects out of coaches?   Mayme Doumbia ** 21:00 So I think there is a blanket approach to what you know, a coach is, and I probably did not have the description, right. In that regard. I won't know what there is SPECT exactly in terms of my experiences, or if even people share that, because I always see the My experiences are unique to me and everybody else's experiences are unique to them, I'll definitely say that it creates a lens that is different, and it brings about conversations that may not have been discussed, or addressed. Because we always see similar people in the coaching industry or in a coaching bill. But now because we're having these conversations, and really embracing these differences, we're seeing that there are more conversation around the inclusion of everybody, right? It's not just coaching for just one person, or executives, you know, or we're not just coaching for bad behaviors, we're coaching to help people grow and develop. And that in itself is a shift in how people view coaching in general.   Michael Hingson ** 22:23 And that, that really makes sense. Because every one is unique, every one is different. Although we we there are a lot of things that we share, and there are a lot of similarities. But I think it is important. And for what I'm hearing you say that it is important to recognize and understand people where they are, and that you oftentimes have to adjust exactly what you do to address the specific needs or the issues of a particular individual. Absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 22:57 So you have had a fair amount of coaching experience. Now. I'd love to hear a few stories about coaching and how you've made a difference in people's lives. Because I think that's obviously ultimately why people seek a coach because they want to be guided and maybe do things in a different way or become better than they are they believe they're going to become better than they are. So what kinds of stories can you tell us.   Mayme Doumbia ** 23:30 So I can share maybe two stories about two different leaders that I've coached. One of them was a team leader, and one of them was just organization leader, individual contributor, the individual contributor was someone that was trying to influence and manage up, especially when you don't have direct reports, you are mostly relying on yourself, and be resourceful and having the ability to really move things. And in, especially if you have projects, you have to really work on that. So the individual contributor I helped really see their resources that they had before even get into that position, because I think a lot of leaders found themselves in these places and they feel like they're helpless. They're not able to change minds or really move certain projects the way they should go. So by working and coaching with me, we started identify some of the resources that they already had. And some of the influence that they had that they didn't even realize that it did the connections and networks that they created. So during that was really eye opening for them. They realized that they could actually speak and communicate with different people easier without feeling like they were being Boston or maybe ignored or felt like nothing was moving on the needle. The other one was a team leader who was really working towards creating a space for his team to be a very effective team. Well, while working with them, the team dynamic was really wonky a little bit. There was not much communication, a lot of backstabbing. And we were working around why that was and always try to find a root causes when it comes to coaching leaders, like what's happening. And we realized that it was a lot of lack of clarity, and expectations and goals. So once we start creating things like that, in our coaching, it starts seeing that the team was working together more, they shifted their perspective, because they were trying to work towards something instead of working against each other. And over time, they built like collaboration, it became more productive. And they felt more satisfied, at least from the survey that they shared, there was more transformations happening in that.   Michael Hingson ** 26:08 So how do you judge or determine that you had success in both of those two situations?   Mayme Doumbia ** 26:19 Based on my client perception, because success is based on what they see success as. So I always ask them, and make sure that we have a clear goal. In the beginning, we have clear expectations. And we have a clear understanding of what success looks like, for the sessions and the arrangement. Once we do we already when we work towards it, we start to gauge are we getting closer? Are we getting farther away? Are we working towards anything? So based on those metrics that we established in the beginning of our coaching agreement, we can determine that we've achieved what we came to do.   Michael Hingson ** 27:07 So you, you believe that you've been pretty successful, being able to guide people and help them make a difference? Needless to say?   Mayme Doumbia ** 27:17 Absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 27:19 So I know from everything that you're describing the you take a pretty holistic approach to coaching in terms of dealing with the individual, their identity, and all of their specific attributes, and so on. So what I'm curious about is, how does this perspective deal with and benefit the leaders in the people that you do, coach? And how do you actually create a nurturing environment to make the successes happen that you do.   Mayme Doumbia ** 27:56 So I see a holistic, my holistic approach is just really seeing the person in every aspect of who they are, right. So a lot of people often separate themselves from the personal and the professional, because they have this, I guess, concept of dual personality where somebody else that work and I'm somebody else at home, which is true to some degree. But in a lot of ways you are the same person going into those spaces. And when you're addressing someone in those spaces is understanding that you can wear different hats, but you cannot be different people. And when you understand so for example, if someone is tired at work, or really short with others, because they're tired from home, they're trickling down into each other. When you in a remote work, you're working from home now. So there's like lack of separations to even talk about now, when you're seeing working from home and working maybe six to 12 hours a day, depending on the organization. There's the barrier has his lesson, there's less and less barrier between who you are at work and who you are at home. And we try to really implement how to work around that how to really find your identity, your values, the influences and life experiences in that and really shaped the person you want to be. So you're consistently consistent across the board and it brings us to the authentic You're right. You can be authentic at work and authentic at home. But if you're not really able to show up in those two spaces, you're always going to be switching which can be very exhausting, at least for a lot of leaders. And how we help you is really to understand and you have the ability to be authentically you. Of course at work, it will be a professional you, that's your professional hat. And at home is the personal you, and that's your personal hat. But you are the same person that is showing up in those spaces. How   Michael Hingson ** 30:18 do you? Well, let me do it this way? Have you ever had any situations where as you're trying to establish a relationship and work with someone, and doing the things that you do that it hasn't worked out that somebody just couldn't relate to the coaching techniques and so on that you're using?   Mayme Doumbia ** 30:38 Yes, it's rare, because I always look at the person from what their values are, and not really impose on things. But I had a few members and who did not identify with it, I also find that there are people that are not ready to really tap into some of the experiences or goals that they have in that way. And that could be that maybe they're just not willing to, or maybe I'm just not the right coach for them. And I can totally accept that. I do not have the answer for it at all. In fact, I'm not the answer for it all. I am just there as a guide and supporting the growth and not trying to tell people what to do or how to do it. So I do agree that I would not be for everybody. What   Michael Hingson ** 31:37 do you do when you discover that you're just not right for some person?   Mayme Doumbia ** 31:41 We have a conversation around that. We have a conversation around what they really want? And how do they want to see success right, in back to establishing what success look like? So is it something that we're doing differently? That does not resonate? Or is it that we're not getting to the success that you're wanting? So clarity definitely is important. In this case, if the client is that clear, sometimes it's kind of hard to guide them for anything. And overtime, sometimes we discover that clarity that they're looking for through coaching. But sometimes everyone is not patient enough to get to that point. So when your spec result before putting the work in sometimes it's very difficult to help   Michael Hingson ** 32:33 people, it seems to me oftentimes have a lot of difficulty in doing introspection and really looking at themselves. And they don't want to take the time to do that. And it's difficult sometimes I would think to get people to really look at themselves in a in a friendly way, because you obviously aren't trying to threaten people. And people shouldn't take self analysis as as a threat but but a thing that is valuable and very helpful to do. When you find people who are resistive to doing that, how do you get them to think about? Well, I really should maybe look at what I do, maybe there are things I can learn from what I've done in the past and improve it.   Mayme Doumbia ** 33:27 I always talk I actually really enjoy taking the positive intelligence assessment, right. And it's called the nine ways we sabotage ourselves. And it's a very fascinating awareness type of assessment. I encourage most of my clients to take it before we have a conversation and we talk about their view of strengths. A lot of times, starting a conversation that way always bring us to heart this is surprising, or this is not true, or this is really accurate. But it's helpful to see it. We can have a conversations around those things. And there's I think, in terms of self awareness is really important to also know when to really have those conversations. Not everyone is open to having a conversation around that, especially if they don't feel like it's relevant to them. So I usually I have a group of coaches on again, coaches of color and culture is a is a group of amazing coaches that I can refer to and always go back to and if the client feel comfortable to work with another coach, definitely refer them to that coach and be open to have that conversation. Because again, it's not about me, it's about their growth and their development and whatever that's gonna help them definitely be open to like hearing what they think and how they feel. And like pushing them or directing them to the right sources.   Michael Hingson ** 35:14 Have you had some people in your life that you regard as really great mentors who help you shape what you do and why you do it the way you do?   Mayme Doumbia ** 35:27 Yes, so my first mentor was my father. He just sitting down and listening, my dad was one of those people that will be less to talk because he listens to every, like, side of the story to really understand what he's going to say. And sometimes it's just him listening, that was really helpful. The second mentor that I discovered was Myles Munroe. And he's been a very instrumental person in my life, he's of late, but I absolutely learned so many things from him in terms of just leadership, being a change agent, and just being a person in the world, really, his approach to leadership was very insightful, because he sees that we, at least from his doctrine was like a lot of, we can all be leaders in the places that we are in, it's just a matter of our mindset around it. And in recent years, since I moved to Texas, here, I've had some really amazing people that have been, you know, guiding me, someone like Lisa Aang, she's a diversity coach. And she's been a really, really instrumental person to my move here and helping me navigate the land of Texas, moving from Portland, and Dylan, as a whole has also been very, very instrumental in my growth as a coach. So those are the people that I really admire, I see the work and the fruits of the hard work that they put into this industry and how they are shaping it in their own way.   Michael Hingson ** 37:15 So you've I think, like most of us, definitely had a lot of what you do shave by other people. And that's, that's good. We, we should be open to that. When you're coaching people, you talk a lot about psychological safety and creating a safe environment. How do you do that? And how do you know that you're having some success at making that happen in any given case,   Mayme Doumbia ** 37:43 I always tend to be more of a listener than the speaker, even if I don't speak a lot. And I think a lot of times, it's viewed as you have no opinion. But most people are not wanting you to have a solution at all times, they just want you to have an empathetic year, and to just listen. So in my coaching, always, always take time to really create that space. By listening by offering my you know, my space as like, this is your space, right? This is where you you, I want you to feel safe. So whatever you choose to share and discuss here will be here and is not going to go anywhere. And I want you to know that I'm listening and that I will be empathetic. But I'll also be direct with you if you want that directness. So it's an ongoing process, because it's never perfect yet, right? It's something that I just got to keep working on, and hope that the people that come into that space feel that way. Because that's the environment that I am trying to create is to really make them know that this is where they are. And   Michael Hingson ** 39:01 so what happens in Xcelsior coaching stays, and Xcelsior coaching, yes. To say the least. Typically, how long do you coach someone for? Do you have people you've been coaching for years that they just continue to want to come in and have that interaction with you and that they value it? Or does it usually end up being only for a few weeks or a few months or what?   Mayme Doumbia ** 39:30 So I've had coaching clients that I've worked with for six to month to a year. And I have members that will always come back I actually have another member that I'm about to work with again who I've coached a few years back and you're like, Hey, I'm in another position. We work towards that one before and now I'm trying to go to the next one and I need your support on this. So I will Want us to start our payment again. So it varies, it's not always a straight path. Because most of the people I work with are always in contact with me always send me messages about some of the changes that they are going through and how they want to work with me again, in how to really create a clear path forward. And I have people that just stay in touch with me and became my referral. And they would tell me, like, Hey, I know someone who would really benefit from your coaching, I think that it was so impactful, it changed my life. And I really believe that this is useful for them as well. So it varies a lot in depending on the individual and their space in life and what they see as beneficial.   Michael Hingson ** 40:50 Do you typically do coaching in person? Or do you do a lot of it virtually?   Mayme Doumbia ** 40:56 A lot of my coaching has been virtual. Yes. So before the pandemic, it was in person, I did a lot of facilitation around mindfulness. And then the pandemic started. And everything, it felt like a pause for at least a year there because a lot of in person was not happening. So we all had to like adjust to the virtual world and talk to people in different spaces, like go Google needs and teams and zoom, like you're not talking right now.   Michael Hingson ** 41:34 Do you find that it's worked out pretty well to do virtual stuff? I mean, you're right, the pandemic made a big difference in a lot of the ways we do stuff. And so do you find that doing a lot of coaching virtually, still continues? And the people accept that? Do they want to get back to the way it was before? Is hybrid really working?   Mayme Doumbia ** 42:02 I definitely believe that depends on who you ask, right? There is still that space of we're all figuring it out. We're all trying to see what works better, was more effective and more efficient. I have a lot more clients virtual than I have in person, because most of my clients at least, about 80% are overseas or in Europe or something. Well, yeah. So there's not, there's no opportunity to really meet them in person unless I traveled to them or they traveled to me, the clients that are here will prefer maybe once or twice in person meetup. But again, Texas is such a big space that when you talk about commute time, and you consider all that driving to just meet for an hour is very valuable to some members. But others are like, I think I just saved that commute time. So I can prepare for my next meeting, since we're still figuring out what that hybrid work place look like for them. So it varies and depends on the client, I always try to accommodate especially if my clients want to meet in person because I also know the importance of in person contact and really having someone right there in front of you to talk to   Michael Hingson ** 43:31 how did you get so many clients overseas? That's intriguing. Um,   Mayme Doumbia ** 43:37 so social media. And also working. So I started working for different platforms like you know, better up at first, and started saying that a lot of the clients were really just phenomenal people that were for various companies that are not located in state. And I also started getting in touch with people that knew people that were not here. And when you have a network, especially places like LinkedIn, that connects everyone from around the world, it becomes a norm to really have someone that maybe worked here for like two years and then got transferred overseas, and now they have a team that they're mentoring and they're bringing you along to help their team. So it is such a global world that we live in that is becoming a norm for coaching at least to have clients all over the place.   Michael Hingson ** 44:42 Yeah, the world is definitely becoming smaller and everyone is closer together in a lot of ways in the whole electronic media process, the internet and so on has made it a lot easier to be more deeply involved with people in other countries or parts of the World hesitant.   Mayme Doumbia ** 45:01 Absolutely, and definitely became smaller in that regard.   Michael Hingson ** 45:07 Well, so, you've been doing Xcelsior coaching for a while. What other kinds of activities are you involved in? In addition to coaching?   Mayme Doumbia ** 45:20 I am a big learner. So I'm studying, I went back again to school I have been asked by my family is this the last time? I think this be the last time. But I'm going back, I went back for my doctor in industrial organizational psychology. And I also been serving on community boards supporting, you know, again, coaching in the ICF. I'm on the committee for DNI. I am on a community board for African supporting Africans. I'm on a lot of boards, just trying to give back. I think, going back to what I said earlier about veterans and military folks, always wanting to give back always in the heart of service and wanting to support and help as much as we can. So that's always been my passion and just changing the world that way. That's, that's what I hope to do.   Michael Hingson ** 46:22 Is the board word take a lot of time.   Mayme Doumbia ** 46:26 It does. It does. But I think it's time worth it. At least for me, it brings me joy. I think one of the things that I always look for to do is some I look for things that brings me energy, and service definitely brings me energy, it gives me joy to see that I've impacted in some way.   Michael Hingson ** 46:53 Well, you can't really kind of argue with that. So how do which is fair, so you're serving on a lot of boards and doing the things you do? How does that affect or shape your coaching practice?   Mayme Doumbia ** 47:08 I think in in Back to the holistic aspect, I am that same person, right? I am that person I love to give. So in my coaching, I am creating that space for people to really grow. But I'm also surveying and leading the way I expect the leaders to do. So in my projects, how I view leadership is someone that is leading by example. And not expecting people to do something like do as a say, and not as I do type of leadership. So I often take that space and that step to go out of my way, sometimes now always. Because I think there needs to be a healthy boundary in how you're serving, and how much you're giving. So you're not draining yourself. But I always see my approach to leading as doing the work and being in front of it, and showing that it can be done, and not just expecting others to do it. So in how it impact that I think it just bring it full circle as who I am as a person as an individual. And what I love to do.   Michael Hingson ** 48:25 Well, you said that you like to be a learner, and you are always valuing learning. So being on a lot of boards and associating with people in a lot of different environments, and also through your own coaching experiences. Do you? Do you find you learn a lot? Do you learn a lot from your clients? Do you learn a lot from the different kinds of board things that positions that you hold that, that down the line to help to shape what you do in terms of coaching and how you deal with people?   Mayme Doumbia ** 48:57 Absolutely, I'm always learning from everyone around me, I'm learning from, you know, from these experiences, because I can see, I take the knowledge that I've learned previously to bring to these spaces and then learn from it, to take the other spaces that would need that learning opportunity. So for like the board, for example. And being in those spaces, I try to keep an open mind because that's the only way you can learn. And in coaching, I have to you know, keep an open mind because that's the only way I can learn from my clients. The only way you just have to come up with a curious with curiosity. And I'm always curious, which is why I found that, you know, coaching has been such a good calling for me, because I'm always curious and clarify the values and the goals. And when those things align. I definitely think that there is so much opposite can add for everyone, not just me to grow and learn. Because the end goal for me is that we come out of there knowing something about each other, knowing something about the purpose that we brought there, and knowing something about the people we serve.   Michael Hingson ** 50:17 And are you with that? So tell me a little bit more about coaches of color. As an organization, what, what kinds of things do you think that it is affecting, and just just tell us more about that? It's a fascinating, I've never heard of it, I would love to learn more.   Mayme Doumbia ** 50:37 Okay, so coaches of color has, you know, again, I said that we working towards connecting, we want people to come in, you know, coaches and organizations to come in connecting and learning, again, back to the learning aspect, because the coaching field has been hasn't been dominated with a lot of people of color. And now you're seeing this more and more, but we want the workplace to reflect some of the people that you know, we have, so if your workplace is reflecting diverse and inclusive group, you want coaches that reflect that you want people that have those backgrounds and experiences to really help your employees, you want them to be there to really give you that perspective that maybe you may not have or did not understand. So it's creating that, like closing that gap, I would say, where, you know, culture and and I guess, inclusion just meet in a way, because we have organization culture, and you have, you know, the coaching culture. But what if you could merge those two to create a more impactful organization and a more impactful coaching or landscape. So that's what we're hoping to do. We offer trainings, quarterly for our coaches. And we also part try to partner with organizations that are looking for opportunities to connect with coaches of color and culture to support their employees. So it's twofold. And actually October 20, we have our first virtual conference. And we're going to talk about the integration of diversity in coaching to really create more awareness around just bringing those two things together and really shaping the world that we're trying to create together. So   Michael Hingson ** 52:43 so how large Do you think that conference will be? I'm sorry, how large Do you think that conference will be? How many people will be coming to that?   Mayme Doumbia ** 52:52 I am not sure. So I try not to look at the numbers. And we're looking for, like quality over quantity. To be honest, we don't want people showing up just because it feels like this would be great for whatever reason, we want you to show up because you're open to learn, you're open to contribute, and you're open to really becoming a change agent. So I've actually not looked at the numbers, what we project is to have at least, you know, 100 people there. It's our first conference, and we really hope to see more people show up. But people that are really interested in seeing the landscape change, and those that are change agents, and coaches of color and culture is not an exclusive group. We welcome everyone and allies. But we want to make sure that people know that we want to support the underrepresented groups, the underdogs in the field, if you will.   Michael Hingson ** 53:54 You think that that will involve not only people of color and coaches of color and culture, but do you anticipate trying to involve other groups like persons with disabilities and those sorts of things?   Mayme Doumbia ** 54:09 Absolutely. So the reason we call it coaches of color and culture is the culture poor aspect of it brings everyone right it's it's creating what what is it your culture because I have a disability is one that is invisible. But I consider that even though I'm a person of color, I am also a person of culture, not just because I am not, you know, I have a different background, but because I have different experiences that I bring to the table so it is inclusive to everybody in that culture aspect.   Michael Hingson ** 54:46 What kind of advice would you give to someone who is interested in coaching and wants to learn more about it and and become successful? What would you advise them?   Mayme Doumbia ** 54:58 I'll say In order to do that, you want to start by clarifying your values and your goals. A lot of times, we don't take the time to really see what our real values are, and what are we trying to accomplish. And I think when you can create that you can create a plan that aligns with your action that can connect that action to your vision. And lastly, like, just really find a support group, find a network, be persistent, find mentors, and find I call them Destiny activators, right. Those are people that are just there to support your dream, and that are there to really increase, you know, whatever you're lacking in terms of capacity. So they're there to support you. So be persistent in pursuing your aspiration. There's no one size fits all, I think, in terms of just the world we're living in, is so diverse and always shifting that there is nothing that I will do that maybe easily replicate it, or someone else would do it that you can just replicate, it is good to learn from others. But it's also important to really find what makes you unique, and really push for it and make a difference, the way you can often fit authentically, if you're looking me quickly, without really trying to be somebody else.   Michael Hingson ** 56:26 Somebody wants to become a certified coach, how do they do that? At   Mayme Doumbia ** 56:29 the pens, I seen coaches that are not certified in the ICF, but have other certifications. So I have two certifications. I have the certification with ICF. And I also have a certification with the emcc global, which is the European supervision mentorship program, and I am a team coach. I'm a certified team coach through the emcc global, but I have my professional certificate certified coach certificate from the ICF. So I will say talk to other coaches first, talk to people that already have the certification you're interested in, ask them about the passive take in there's so many different coaching schools and see if this is something you really want to do, or is it something that you feel called to do? And like ask them for their advice or mentorship? A lot of times I think, we get information or we just run with it. Sometimes it's good to ask for guidance. And if you can get that you might have a better idea and be more prepared going into the coaching industry. Because unfortunately, one thing you don't learn in those spaces it how is how to run a business. So unless you're trying to be an internal coach, you might want to start asking more questions around how people start it as a business and see if this is something you want to do before jumping into it. And I'll say started looking into the ICF the MCC global and talking to people that are already in the field. And ICF stands for the International coaching Federation. Okay.   Michael Hingson ** 58:12 If people want to reach out to you and learn more about what you do, and maybe explore working with you as their coach, how do they do that?   Mayme Doumbia ** 58:22 You can definitely find me on LinkedIn, Mayme Doumbia.com on LinkedIn and I have my website Xcelsior coaching.com. Could you spell that please? Xcelsior. So, play on word there. I took out the e so is X C E L S I O R, so Excelsior without the E.   Michael Hingson ** 58:51 So and then Xcelsior coaching.   Mayme Doumbia ** 58:55 And the best way, the fastest way at least is to email me at teams at Xcelsior X C E L S I O R coaching.com   Michael Hingson ** 59:10 team at Xcelsior coaching.com. Well, great, well, I hope people will reach out you clearly have been very successful, you are doing good work. And I think that it's important that that be recognized. And I hope that that people will find ways to to explore working with you if they need to coach. So you all know how to do that now and I hope that you will I want to thank you for being here with us, me me and I also want to thank you for listening out there. Wherever you are. I'd love to hear from you love your thoughts about today's podcast. Of course, as I asked people regularly and will continue to do so please give us a five star rating wherever you are listening to unstoppable mindset. 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Join us in the riveting Season 11 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast as we delve into the exciting world of neurotechnology. Our featured guest, Nolan Beise, is the CEO of Circl, a path-breaking Canadian neurotechnology company, whose pioneering strides in brain-computer interfaces and brainwave-sensing technology are reshaping our understanding of the human mind. Raised in Toronto, Nolan's academic pursuits led him from a secluded town in Northern Vancouver Island to become a top academic at the University of Toronto and later found companies like Suva Technology and Circl. In this episode, we discuss the scientific insights behind brain health, cognitive performance, and the possible applications of neurotech in various sectors from dementia care and first responder training to professional sports. Watch our Interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/J78FZ9CTHTg As mental health issues surge globally, innovative technological advances offer a new spotlight of hope. From detecting early signs of cognitive impairment to managing the brain's capacity for a 'mental garbage can', this episode touches upon personalized intervention strategies, monitoring brain health, and enhancing treatment efficacy. We also delve into the associated health risks that may arise from mental burnout, such as sleep disruption and reduced cognitive prowess. With an aim to offer affordable and accessible brain health technology, Nolan envisions a future where tools akin to Fitbits for the brain can help people understand their brain's evolution and proactively tackle changes detrimental to their mental wellbeing. This episode is a must for anyone interested in exploring neuroscience, brain health, technology, and optimizing human potential.   EPISODE #329 with the CEO of Circl.com Nolan Beise, we will cover: ✔  Nolan Beise's vision to help the world to improve their brain health and cognitive performance in the future. ✔ How his Circl Headset takes older brain scan tools to new heights with measuring our brain's function as it relates to our health, detecting early signs of cognitive impairment.  ✔ Why we should be paying attention to our brain health TODAY to prevent major neurodegenerative diseases in the future and the health risks associated with burnout. ✔ Where Nolan's focus is with this headset today, and his vision for this device in the next 5-10 years. Today, we meet with someone who is from my hometown, Toronto, Canada, but now is in Victoria, British Columbia. Our next guest, Nolan Beise is the CEO of Circl[i], a Canadian neurotechnology company pioneering brain-computer interfaces designed to understand the human mind by producing research-grade brainwave-sensing headbands and related software applications. Before Circl, Nolan founded Suva Technology, a company specializing in mobile EEG research software. He also brings a wealth of experience from his time as a Senior Advisor at Mitacs. In addition to these, Nolan holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Victoria. With his extensive background in both science and business, Nolan is dedicated to advancing neurotechnology and shaping the future of brain-computer interfaces. When I see someone like Nolan, dedicating his career to helping the world to improve brain performance using brain wave tracking technology that he has pioneered, I want to have a conversation with him. I have some questions for Nolan that I hope will spark some innovation in our thinking as it relates to the future of health and wellness. Let's meet Nolan Beise and see what we can learn together about ways to improve our mind and brain health in the future. Welcome Nolan! Was I correct that while you went to school at the University of Toronto, you are now in British Columbia?   INTRO: I went to Teacher's College in Toronto, at U of T back in the late 1990s. I remember all of dreams I had back then, of how I would change the world. Can you share where your mindset was when you were a student, walking around those streets in downtown Toronto? What was your vision for the world back then? Q1: I've said this over and over again on this podcast, where our goal is to connect the most current brain research to our daily life (whether we work in our local schools, sports environments or modern workplaces). Back in the day, no one EVER asked me “what are you doing for your brain health.” When did you FIRST start to consider the importance of your brain, and think that the world needs help with optimizing this important, yet complex organ? Q2: What have you invented, how does it work? Q2B: How are regular people using this headset that measures brain performance? I can guess there would be an interest from the sports world? How does tracking how our brain processes visual stimuli help us? Q2C: How would the headset help our first responders? Q3: I became interested in Alzheimer's Prevention strategies around the time of the Pandemic, and have focused a few episodes on this topic. I even took my husband to Dr. Daniel Amen's clinics[ii] to get our brain scanned to see if either of us showed signs of any disease, since I know that our brain health is what would drive our future success. Not everyone can get a SPECT image brain scan, (they are expensive and not covered by insurance). Tell me how most people gain access to your headset. I know your headset costs significantly less than a SPECT image brain scan for those who also want to look at their brain. Q4: I saw that your company was founded recently, in 2021, consisting of a team of neuroscientists, mathematicians, engineers, and designers. Who is your team, and tell me about this award you won for creating such innovative technology? Q5: Why did you want to create something that allows us to see our brain performance? What's YOUR WHY behind your work? Q6: What makes your headset stand out from the crowd? What are you hearing from those who use it? Q7: Where would you like to see this technology go in the next 5-10 years? Q8: What stumbling blocks do you face with your goals? Q9: What have I missed that's important? Nolan, I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. Who knows, we could have walked past each other in the streets of Toronto back in the day. You never know. I've always got my eyes wide open to learn more about what's innovative in the world, and I look forward to seeing more from you in the future. For people to learn more about you, is the best place https://circlbrain.com/? SOME FINAL THOUGHTS:  I learned so much for speaking with Nolan Beise! He emphasized that while people can go to his website and purchase a headset, that wasn't his main motivation for meeting us today. His goal was just to let the world know about his vision, and let others know about him. I did connect him to Dr. Shane Creado, and think that when 2 powerful like minds come together, they form a third mind, with potential to take creativity and innovation to greater heights. If you want to connect with Nolan, you can visit the Contact Us page of his website https://circlbrain.com/pages/contact Most importantly today, I hope we all have a renewed vision for the importance of our brain health. I'll see you next week!   CONNECT WITH NOLAN BEISE   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolanbeise/   Website https://circlbrain.com/   Learn More About the Circl Headset https://circlbrain.com/products/circl-headset   REFERENCES: [i] https://circlbrain.com/ [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EP #84 PART 3 “How a SPECT image Brain Scan Can Change Your Life” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/how-a-spect-scan-can-change-your-life-part-3-with-andrea-samadi/  

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish.   Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded  physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community.  Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology and various other chronic conditions.  Employing a holistic approach, Dr. Cornish identifies the root causes of health issues within the body's biological systems, offering comprehensive treatment to adults and children. Her treatment philosophy is integrative and evidence-based.  Within Amen Clinics, Dr. Cornish has been instrumental in developing the Neuroinflammatory Intensive program—a two-week inpatient initiative addressing neurological complications arising from chronic infectious diseases, Lyme disease, mold illness, and other chronic inflammatory conditions including SPECT imaging.  Dr. Cornish's educational journey includes earning honors at Brown University for her undergraduate studies and obtaining her medical degree from Brown University Medical School. She further refined her skills through a family medicine residency at Georgetown University.  As a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, Dr. Cornish conducted translational research at the National Human Genome Research Institute NIH, working under Francis Collins, MD, PhD.   She currently serves as the Treasurer of the board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and a fellow of the Institute of Functional Medicine.  Key Takeaways: What symptoms present in those with Toxoplasmosis? What conditions might Toxoplasma contribute to? How prevalent is Toxoplasma? How do people acquire Toxoplasma? What role do cats play in the transmission of Toxoplasma? Can Toxoplasma be transmitted by ticks? What are the best methods for testing for Toxoplasma? What is observed in these patients using SPECT scans? Does mold exposure potentially make Toxoplasma worse? Can Toxoplasma be a trigger for mast cells? How important is immune modulation as part of a treatment protocol? What pharmaceutical and natural options have been most helpful for treating those with Toxoplasma? Is there a place for homeopathy or frequency medicine? What is the connection between Toxoplasma and calcification? How important is limbic system retraining in these patients? Connect With My Guest:  http://AmenClinics.com Interview Date: February 23, 2024 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode197. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority. 

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Guy Odishaw was a great guest the fist time and he's back to share his knowledge about thermography. Guy told me about this technology in a conversation we had off camera, and knew immediately that I had to try it. In this episode we discuss my results as well has how you can use thermography as a noninvasive technology to help you identify problems very early while you have time to prevent future health issues. Guy is the founder of Bhakti Wellness Center and the cofounder of CerebralFit Brain Training. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/KLLW7_p4ijU Automatically generated transcript, please forgive errors. Cheryl McColgan (00:00.37)I need to get a shirt like that. Hey everyone, welcome to the Heal Nourish Grow podcast. I am back today with Guy Odishaw. He is, you're actually the first guest I've ever had on twice, which is a great distinction. So excited for our show today. And I was, I was just, after I hit the record button, I was just telling Guy that I'm glad his Guy Odishaw, CerebralFit (00:02.37)Yes. Guy Odishaw, CerebralFit (00:14.707)interesting Cheryl McColgan (00:22.834)Logo is showing because as you heard in his bio, he is part of cerebral fit. He talks all things brain health, which is one of my favorite topics. But today we're gonna chat about something slightly different. It actually came up in our conversation either before or after we recorded last time. And I said, I feel like a lot of people don't know about this topic, and I would love for you to come back and share this information. And so it's all about thermal imaging. So I'm not gonna say too much about it other than I went and did it so that we could talk about this. But first I'll let Guy tell you about what it is, what we use it for, and why it's not standard practice to use this imaging, because it's kind of interesting. So I'll let you take it away from here. Guy Odishaw, CerebralFit (01:02.99)All right, thank you. And thank you for the opportunity to come back and talk with you and for going off and trying my crazy idea and the whole thing is very, very brave of you. So this falls kind of in the general area of bioelectric medicine as I define it, which is really when we use technology in the area of healthcare. So it's a very big umbrella. But here, what to say about… thermal imaging. So I just want to say a little bit about imaging in general. So most of us are all familiar with X-ray, and then, of course, MRI. And then depending on how involved in the health care system you've been, you've maybe heard of a CAT scan, a PET scan. If you're really, in a sense, unfortunate, you've heard about a SPECT scan, because it's a very specific scan for the brain. And then there's the kind of neuroimaging we do in our clinic, which is QEEG. So EEG neuroimaging So we have all of these different devices for doing neuroimaging and then probably well ultrasound I shouldn't leave that out, you know, so a host that I haven't mentioned, but these are common ones and And thermal imaging goes right in there with all of these other kinds of imaging We think of MRI is maybe kind of our gold standard. I think everybody think well an MRI That's the top of the food chain. But there are things that MRI does well, and then there's things that MRI is terrible at. And so you'd only want to use MRI for what it's good for and not for things that isn't good for. And an example of this would be, MRI is really good at detail of anatomy, but it isn't really good for function. Now there is functional MRI. So that's a little bit of a caveat there. But still, if we think of something like a concussion, MRI is not good at finding concussion. Unless the concussion has risen to the level of anatomical damage, then OK. And then if we have anatomical changes, it can spot it. But even then, it just spots the anatomical change. Versus, say, something like EEG, which is Guy Odishaw, CerebralFit (03:24.13)better at looking at function.

We Zoom in Dr. Daniel Amen for this thought-provoking episode. Dr. Amen takes us on a journey through his groundbreaking approach to mental health. Discover how his unique focus on brain health is challenging and transforming traditional psychiatry. From personal stories that sparked his passion to innovative techniques reshaping mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the powerful link between our brain's health and our overall well-being. Tune in for an episode that promises to change the way you think about mental health. Transcript available at LainieRowell.com. About Our Guest: Dr. Daniel Amen's mission is end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is dedicated to providing the education, products, and services to accomplish this goal. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. Dr. Amen is one of the most visible and influential experts on brain health and mental health with millions of followers on social media. In 2020 Dr. Amen launched his digital series Scan My Brain featuring high-profile actors, musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers that airs on YouTube and Instagram. Over 90 episodes have aired, turning it into viral social media content with collectively millions of views. He has also produced 17 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, The End of Mental Illness, Healing ADD, and many more. His highly anticipated new book is Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships was released March 23rd, 2023. Thrive Global Article: A Brain Health Revolution: Dr. Daniel Amen's Mission to End Mental Illness Connect with and learn from Dr. Amen: Websites – DanielAmenMD.com & AmenClinics.comInstagram – @doc_amenTikTok – @docamenX/Twitter – @DocAmenLinkedIn – @DrDanielAmenFacebook – @DrDanielAmenYouTube – AmenClinics  About Lainie: Lainie Rowell is a bestselling ⁠author⁠, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing focusing on community building, social emotional learning, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn postgraduate degrees in education. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too! Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.

Doctors have been using DaTscan brain imaging as a tool to help diagnose the Parkinson's disease (PD) for more than a decade, but even people who know a lot about the disease often still have questions about its role — and the role of other imaging tools — in diagnosis and care. What's a DaTscan, and how does it relate to PET, SPECT and MRI? When is a DaTscan or other brain imaging tool used in PD? Are there any risks? In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, experts and people with PD offer listeners an impromptu course in Brain Imaging 101. You'll learn to differentiate the different types of imaging used to visualize the brain and how they are used in PD research and care. You'll also learn the latest in efforts to visualize alpha-synuclein, the protein that misfolds and clumps in Parkinson's, and what its selective imaging in the living brain will mean for PD clinical trials and care. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your network. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0  Whether you have Parkinson's or not, you can help move research forward. Join the study that's changing everything. Find out more at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi.

What You Will Learn: The prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and mild TBIs and why they are the silent epidemic. How the Amen Clinics method of looking at the brain through SPECT imaging is revolutionizing brain health, destigmatizing mental illness, and optimizing treatment. How a concussion causes primary and secondary pathological changes in brain function and structure. How ongoing brain inflammation from a head injury can lead to more noticeable symptoms later in life. How a certain antioxidant can be used immediately after a brain injury to prevent neuron cell death. The patterns of brain dysfunction that show up on in SPECT imaging to help diagnose a brain injury as being the root cause of mental or cognitive issues. The “First Aid Kit” for your brain and how using this combination of supplements is imperative when there's been a hit to the head. How there's hope for rehabilitating brains that have been damaged long-term, as evidence by Amen Clinic's NFL player study. What essential oils high in sesquiterpenes can assist with preventing excess brain inflammation.  Two supplement stars for preventing post-concussion symptoms.  How brain injury impacts hormones.  How contact sports impact brain health and hormones, especially in young brains. Why corticosteroids and magnesium threonate may not be helpful right after a brain injury. The role of melatonin for brain injury. How the acronym BRIGHT MINDS can help one to optimize brain health and prevent dementia. The role of the ketogenic diet after a brain injury and how it may not be the best for all brains in the long-term. Dr. Chapek's essential oils DIYs for diffusing oils in the car and preventing smelly feet. Closing questions: (1) What Dr. Chapek does for self-care daily and (2) what he feels we should ditch and replace with instead for better health and self-care. Find Dr. Chapek at https://www.amenclinics.com/team/kabran-chapek-nd/. Bio of Dr. Kabran Chapek, ND Dr. Chapek is a true brain health warrior, a trail-blazing pioneer, an exceptionally brilliant physician, and expert in psychiatric care. He studied human biology at the University of Kansas and received his naturopathic medicine degree at the internationally renowned Bastyr University. Dr. Chapek has an extensive background in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. From 2007-2013, he began his clinical psychiatric experience as part of a multidisciplinary team in Edmunds, Washington. There he treated patients with severe mental illness and addiction issues in a partial hospital program. He later became their medical director before moving on to be a staff physician at the Amen Clinics. Currently, he serves as the Associate Medical Director at the prestigious Amen Clinics Northwest. Dr. Chapek provides his expertise in functional and integrative treatments and collaborates extensively with many of the Amen Clinics physicians. He has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Chapek was integral to the creation of the Amen Clinics Concussion Rescue Program and is the author of the Concussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Chapek provides detailed, breakthrough and empowering solutions on how to recover from brain injury.  Links to Learn More About Dr. Kabran Chapek: The Amen Clinics IG @drkabran_chapek Concussion Rescue Program Book: Concussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury Watch Dr. Chapek with Professional BMX Rider Tyler Fernengel Discussing Concussions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brighter Days Ahead: Leaving Depression Behind Through Innovative New Treatments by Theodore A. Henderson Neuro-luminance.com Depression is not what you think it is. Yes, it is a downward spiral of misery, self-doubt, angst, and apathy, but the cause is not a personality failing or a lack of serotonin. Have medications designed to change serotonin or dopamine levels in your brain helped you? Depression does, indeed, result from changes in your brain, but the nature of these transformations will shock and surprise you. This life-changing book will help you see depression in a new light…leading you to powerfully effective treatments. Psychiatrist, brain scientist, and inventor, Dr. Theodore Henderson paints a real-world picture of depression with moving stories and full color illustrations that makes the science underlying this common mental health condition come to life. Drawing upon almost two decades of intensive personalized treatment of hundreds of patients, Dr. Henderson deftly combines brain science with evocative case histories to explains exactly how the brain changes as a result of depression and how less well-known contemporary treatments for it work to reverse these changes. Gone are the chemical imbalance theories. Gone are the pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps admonishments. Using the example of the powerful antidepressant effects of ketamine infusion therapy as a window into understanding not only what depression does to the brain, but how neuroplasticity can reverse it, often permanently, Dr. Henderson offers the reader even more information about this complex condition. He introduces other novel and powerful treatments for depression, as well as addressing childhood trauma, brain injury, inflammation, and the importance of mindfulness. In this deeply informed book, Dr. Henderson guides the reader to understanding the brain, depression, and effective solutions in a sometimes poignant, sometimes gritty, no-holds barred, real-world look at depression and recovery. About the Author Theodore A. Henderson MD, PhD is a descendent of Algonquin, French and English ancestors. He is president and founder of both The Synaptic Space and Dr. Theodore Henderson, Inc., clinical service firms. He is Co-Founder of Neuro-Luminance Inc, which is bringing revolutionary treatments to bear upon traumatic brain injury, depression, Alzheimer's disease, post-COVID fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He is also the co-founder of the Neuro-Laser Foundation, a non-profit research foundation. He holds two patents and three patents-pending. Dr. Henderson is president of the International Society of Applied Neuroimaging. He has published in neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, dementia, photobiomodulation, and traumatic brain injury. He has over 70 publications and has been cited in over 900 scientific papers. He is editor or guest editor for numerous journals, including Frontiers in Psychiatry, JAMA Psychiatry, and PLoSOne. The work of he and his colleagues on using SPECT brain scans to differentiate brain injury from PTSD was recently recognized as a “Top Science Story” by Discover Magazine for 2015. A philanthropist himself, Dr. Henderson is also a father of two, stepfather of two and grandfather of three.

When Dr. Daniel Amen was a young child, his father killed a goat Daniel dearly loved, and served it to him for dinner two days later. Years later, when Daniel was walking through a street market in Mexico, he smelled goat meat, and he was immediately catapulted back to this terrible memory. Why did this happen? In this episode of YAPClassic, Daniel breaks down how trauma imprints itself on the brain and how to heal it. He also talks about his perspective on marijuana and alcohol and gives actionable advice on improving your brain's health. Dr. Amen is one of the most visible and influential experts on brain health and mental health with millions of followers on social media. He's the founder of Amen Clinics, which has the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry. He's also the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed.  In this episode, Hala and Daniel will discuss:  - How trauma imprints itself on the brain  - How to understand and soothe your trauma - Daniel's perspective on marijuana and alcohol on the brain  - Does marijuana prevent Alzheimer's? - Obesity's impact on the brain - Understanding the dragons that haunt you - A.N.T.S. (automatic negative thoughts) - A quick breathing exercise that will relieve anxiety and stress - How to improve your brain health - And other topics… Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. In 2020 Dr. Amen launched his digital series Scan My Brain featuring high-profile actors, musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers that airs on YouTube and Instagram. He has also produced 17 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times.  His highly anticipated new book, Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships was released on March 23rd, 2023. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned:  Daniel's Website: https://danielamenmd.com/ Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/ Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocAmen Daniel's Clinic Website:​​ https://www.amenclinics.com/ Awesome Breathing App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/awesome-breathing-pacer-timer/id1453087953  Sponsored By:   Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next level The Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach Show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/yap50 and use code yap50 to get 50% off plus free shipping. Millionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Pipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year! More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kabran Chapek discusses Concussion Recovery at the Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting on June 22, 2023 with moderator Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]    Podcast Highlights 3:13  There are two main points to this talk: 1. Traumatic brain injuries are a significant cause of mental illness, incl. depression, anxiety, anger problems, and headaches.  2. There is a standard concussion protocol, but we need to take a more holistic approach and we need to look at treating the cause of the damage.  4:47  There are a lot of patients that have had a traumatic brain injury and don't know it.  You might have to ask your patient a series of patients till they recall an incident in which they fell out of a tree, had a car accident, played contact sports, etc..  It is important to figure this out because it is a different treatment approach if there's a brain injury.  Even a whiplash car accident without hitting your head can result in a traumatic brain injury.  We need to understand that the brain is composed of very fragile tissues and has the consistency of jello. In fact, if you take a fresh brain out and set it on the countertop, it'll be dew in a few hours because it will melt. 10:00  There's a standard concussion protocol with baseline testing preseason and referral to a medical provider when needed an MRI or CT scan and Tylenol and Advil and ice.  But we need to go further.  The primary injury of concussion is actually ripping of neurons and shredding of tissue.  What we tend to see in our offices are the secondary injuries from the cascade of inflammatory and oxidative stress on the brain that continues after the initial trauma.  There is a massive glutamate dump in the brain that stresses the mitochondria and there is a flooding of calcium. There's free radical production and oxidative stress. There are also glucose deficiencies in the brain.  Fortunately, studies with mice shows that glutathione, a simple nutritional intervention, applied to the mouse skull reduced brain cell death by 67% if applied immediately and by 51% if applied within three hours.  Between 29 and 60% of those who have a concussion, will go on to have a post-concussion syndrome, a chronic brain injury.  If you sprain your ankle on the filed of play we have a protocol that involves applying ice, compression and elevation that we apply immediately. But with head injury, we simply watch and wait to see if a post-concussion syndrome develops.  We should have a concussion rescue program to save brain cells that we apply immediately after a head injury. 16:04  A better approach to traumatic brain injury would be to address structural integrity, to look at sleep, nutrition, supplements, exercise, and brain retraining exercises.  We should also include some imaging--a SPECT brain scan and some questionaires to fill out to assess cognitive function.  T-B-I from Brainline.org is one good questionaire that assess for trauma, behavioral change, and impact on daily functioning. Other cognitive assessments include NSIBA, MoCA, and CNS Vital Signs. There is also an app, CRR (Cognition Recognition and Response), that athletes and coaches can use to track concussion recognition and response. 28:23  SPECT brain scan.  A meta-analysis shows that 99% of the reviewed articles show that SPECT brain scans pick up subtle differences in the brain, indicative of mild brain injury, whereas CT and MRI did not pick these up.  Raji CA, Tarzwell R, Pavel D, Schneider H, Uszler M, Thornton J, et al. (2014) Clinical Utility of SPECT Neuroimaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review. PLoS ONE 9(3): e91088.    28:58  Labs recommended: 1. CBC, 2. CMP, 3. HsCRP, 4. Lipid panel, 5. Hormones, including morning Cortisol, IGF-1,

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Watch the Full Episode for FREE: Dr. Daniel Amen - Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices To Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits & Relationships - London Real

Dr. Amen is a physician, psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 210,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. He is the go-to resource for all things brain health and Joe De Sena asks him ways to boost overall brain health.

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… Daniel Amen, M.D., shares the most effective daily habits you can do to improve the way your brain works, based on his 40 years of clinical practice. In this discussion and in his new book, “Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships,” he delivers a year's worth of habits to you in short info bits and daily actions.Incorporating Dr. Amen's tiny habits and practices will help you:· Manage your mind to support your happiness, inner peace, and success· Develop lifelong strategies for dealing with whatever stresses come your way· Create an ongoing sense of purpose in a way that informs your daily actions· Learn major life lessons Dr. Amen has gleaned from studying hundreds of thousands of brain scansA key innovator in the world of brain health, Dr. Amen shifts the paradigm of understanding what's happening in your brain. His new book is a must-have for anyone who values both their brain function and mental health. He teaches you how your gut affects your thinking, how mental health is really brain health, and how measuring brain function is tied to mitochondrial function.A psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist, Dr. Amen has collected the world's largest database of brain scans for psychiatry. This totals more than 210,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. This has been key to going beyond what he learned as a psychiatrist. Actually observing “the organ” in question has been a game changer for his mission to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get all the links and resources in the show notes.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT! Sleep Solutions for High Performance: https://sleepbreakthrough.com/dave, use code DAVE10 to get an extra 10% offCapture Life Force Energy: https://leelaq.com, use discount code DAVE10 to get 10% off sitewideComfort Options for Hot & Cold Sleepers: https://sleep.me/daveasprey, use code ASPREY for 25% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.