Brain Wellness - the Podcast
By Mandi Dickey
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Episodes: 188
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Hosted by Mandi, a Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years in healthcare (nearly all in neurology), this show started with a plan to cover all things related to brain health & wellness, but morphed into being mostly concussion & traumatic brain injury (TBI) related topics after the host's own TBI experience.
You'll hear strategies for recovery from both the practitioner and patients' points of view. Whether you're a healthcare provider, person with a brain condition, or family/caregiver, you'll find something useful in these episodes.
Learn more about the host at www.brainwellnesssolutions.com
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187. ABCs of Concussion - Letter S
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May 20, 2026 |
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186. Mother's Day TBI real talk with my middle child, Hayden
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May 13, 2026 |
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185. TBI Community supports in Missouri with Maureen Cunningham
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May 08, 2026 |
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184. Concussion is not a one-time event
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May 01, 2026 |
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183. Neurotech conference recap & TBI/whiplash talk
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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182. Nurse Practitioner TBI real talk with Carmen Frede, DNP
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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181. TBI Policy in the U.S. (Mandi Dickey solo episode)
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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180. Lessons from a Nurse Practitioner TBI story with Kelly Tuttle
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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179. Brains 4 Bikers TBI story with Vance Mattzela
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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178. The psychology of tinnitus & TBI with Dr. Jennifer Gans
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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177. ABCs of Concussion - Letters Q&R (solo episode)
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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176. Helmet ratings for concussion prevention with Dr. Barry Miller
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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175. TBI community supports in Arizona with Will Grove
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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174. Understanding TBI with Daniel Avesar, PhD
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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173. Mindfulness and brain injury with Jessie Smith
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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172. ABCs of Concussion - Letter P
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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171. Brainspotting & Harmonic Brain Healing with Cynthia Schwartzberg
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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170. TBI community supports in Alabama with Scott Powell
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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169. From bobsledding to HBOT with William Person
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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168. Motion Guidance for vestibular therapy with Eric Dinkins
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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167. ABCs of Concussion - Letters N & O
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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166. 2025 Year-end wrap up
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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165. TBI community supports in Connecticut with Jamie Arbor
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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164. Introducing The Dysautonomia Project with Dr. June Bryant & Cheryl Faber
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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163. Returning to work with a TBI
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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162. What happens if TBI isn't diagnosed/treated?
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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161. Making ADHD diagnosis and care accessible with Dr. Barry Herman
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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160. Resolving PTSD with ART with Jennifer Phoenix
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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159. ABCs of Concussion - Letter M
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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158. TBI Medical/legal & ophthalmology with Dr. Steven Rauchman
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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157. Brainstem anatomy & physiology with Dr. Brandon Allen
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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156. Head Injury 101
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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155. Using PrTMS to improve brain function with Dr. Kevin Murphy
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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154. Development of a concussion drug with Michael Wyand
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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153. ABCs of Concussion - Letter L
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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152. Music's power on the brain with Dr. Barbara Minton
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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151. The neurologic chiropractor experience with Dr. Brandon Allen
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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150. Sleep medicine, psychiatry & the brain with Dr. Shane Creado
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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149. Providing expert concussion care with Matt Campbell
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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148. Dementia prevention & more with Amanda Wiggins, PhD
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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147: ABCs of Concussion - Letters J & K
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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146. Biological dentistry & the brain with Thomas Ciao
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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145. Using ultrasound to treat glioblastoma with Michael Canney
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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144. Acupuncture & functional neurology for TBI with Dr. Ayla Wolf
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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143. A different view on POTS with Diana Driscoll, OD
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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142. Processing what we hear after TBI with Heidi Hill, AuD
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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141. The role of creatine in brain health with Mark Faulkner
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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140. The role of OT vision therapy after TBI with Nicole St. John
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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139. Concussion PT and Sway Balance with Kym Wyand
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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138. Defining neuroplasticity & the mind with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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137: ABCs of Concussion - Letter I
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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136. How to love your brain with Kyla Pearce
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May 30, 2025 |
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135. Telling your TBI story with Helena Allegra
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May 23, 2025 |
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134. Your TBI story with Aly McGee
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May 16, 2025 |
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133. Your brain on mold with Corey Levy
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May 09, 2025 |
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132. Disordered eating & the brain with Parker Nelson
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May 02, 2025 |
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131. ABCs of Concussion - Letter H
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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130. More than just "red light" in functional neurology with Dr. Brandon Crawford
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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129. Talking humor & being serious about TBI with Mimi Hayes
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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128. A better understanding of the cerebellum with Brian Tierney
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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127. ABCs of Concussion - Letters F & G
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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126. Explaining the gut-brain connection with Alyssa Simpson
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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125. Perimenopause & the brain with Ivy Emery, NP & Andrea Zimmerman, NP
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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124. Sharing your TBI story with Megan Hurley
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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123. ABCs of Concussion - Letter E
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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122. Speech therapy for TBI with Dr. Kelli Uitenham
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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121. Providing top-notch concussion care with Vincent Schaller, MD
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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120. Nerding out on neuroscience with Monica Mangelson
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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119. TBI AMA (ask me anything)
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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118. Our own personal marathons with Dick Beardsley
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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117. ABCs of Concussion - Letter D
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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116. Navigating post concussive symptoms with Chaandani Khan
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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115. Reflexology - hands on therapy with Dr. Njideka Olatunde
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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114. End of year wrap & concussion mimics
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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113. Transforming care from ER to conscious medicine with Mike Stone, MD
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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112. ABCs of Concussion - Letter C
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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111. Using the PABR method to relieve pain & anxiety with Dr. Amy Novotny
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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110. Learning how to be prosilient with Jenn Fredericks
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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109. Discussing the AIP lifestyle with Jamie Nicole
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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108. Why healthcare workers need to be in leadership with Michael Kaufman
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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107. ABCs of Concussion - Letter B
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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106. The lowdown on ADHD with Shaye Woodward
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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105. Update on relationships after TBI with my husband, Don Dickey
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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104. Remembering the mind body connection with Nicola Dehlinger, ND
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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103. ABCs of Concussion - Letter A
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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102. How accountability affects our brain health with Devann Edwards
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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101. Why our brains need minerals with Atara Parkinson
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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100. Geeking out on the neuroscience of brain mapping with Andrew Hill
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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99. Managing chronic pain, balancing stress & the brain with Elizabeth Kipp
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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98. The risk of recurrent concussions & more (solo episode)
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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97. Creating your reality with Andreana Petrocco
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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96. Brain mapping & neurofeedback with Minsan Sauers
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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95. The benefits of becoming sugar freed with Christine Trimpe
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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94. From broken to unbroken with Michael Anthony "Unbroken"
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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93. How alcohol can hold you back with Anna Charles
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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92. Enhancing therapy with ketamine with Autumn Starks
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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91. Finding your bigger mission with Lainne Love
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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90. Winning the day for students & athletes with Dan Rigby
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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89. Breaking through the masculine B.S. with Jeremy Roadruck
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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88. Becoming the CEO of your health & so much more with Margaret Wallis-Duffy
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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87. Fixing noses to treat headaches with Dr. Kevin Smith
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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86. Not "being strong" after a TBI with Jennifer Soames
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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85. How PTSD forces you to focus on healing with Katy Parker
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May 31, 2024 |
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84. How a pituitary tumor led to an 1800 mile bike ride with Risa August
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May 24, 2024 |
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83. Overcoming sleepless nights with Manohar Grandhi
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May 17, 2024 |
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82. Healing through informed movement & play with Angie Berrett, RN
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May 10, 2024 |
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81. Improving kids' brains through nutrition & hydration with Amy Tyler
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May 03, 2024 |
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80. Polishing the mirror of trauma recovery with Amy Thurman
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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79. Using meditation to create therapeutic art with Lauri Getlan-Watson
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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78. Creating racial unity one hug at a time with Chris Singleton
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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77. How obstructive sleep apnea affects the brain with Dr. Subaila Zia
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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76. Breaking the chronic pain cycle with Lisa Noss
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Season 5 bonus update on Mandi's journey
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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75. How to live after a loved ones' homicide with Dr. Jan Canty
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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74. Being successful with autism with Sam Mitchell
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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73. The very real functional neurological diagnosis, with Mary Ann Stenquist
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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72. Putting the spotlight on Lewy Body Dementia with Mary Lou Falcone
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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71. Ask me anything (solo episode)
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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70. The concussion that broke the camel's back with Herbert & Kristina Heagh-Avritt
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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69. Excerpts from my upcoming book (solo episode)
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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68. Reflecting on the last 67 episodes (solo episode)
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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67. Gender differences with TBI (solo episode)
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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66. TBI from the couples' perspective with husband, Don Dickey
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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65. Post concussive headaches (solo episode)
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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63. Kids takeover - 3 of Mandi's kids recall their take on TBI and add some humor
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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62. Panel discussion: When healthcare providers experience TBIs
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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61. How to navigate financial struggles after TBI with Joan Van De Griek (part 2 of 2 mini-series)
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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60. TBI-related visual difficulties with Michael Wallerich, OD
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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59. When TBI care is delayed, with Joan Van De Griek (part 1 of 2 mini-series))
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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58. Unmasking resources with Brain Injury Alliance MN
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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57. Jumpstarting the brain with HyperCharge
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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56. My TBI experience, part 4
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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55. My TBI experience: The real chutes & ladders
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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54. My TBI experience, part 3
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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53. My TBI experience, part 2
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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52. My TBI experience, part 1
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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51. Exploring how to be deaf & bold with Kellina Powell
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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50. Exploring alcohol & the effects on the brain with Janet White
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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49. Exploring deep depression & holistic healing with Sabine Poncelet
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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48. Exploring hypnosis, magic & depression with Jonathan Royle
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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47. Exploring addiction & TBI recovery with Sean Young
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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46. Exploring aphasia and speech therapy with Megan Johnson, SLP
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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45. Exploring false-beliefs & letting out your inner child with Maeve Southgate
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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44. Exploring nutrition, art & self-care with Alka Chopra
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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43. Exploring anoxic brain injury & nutrition with Paige Speers
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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42. Exploring unconscious methods for lasting change with Michelle Masters
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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41. Exploring autoimmune disease & dementia prevention with Laurel Brennan
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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40. Discussing mom grief & TBI with Letitia Council
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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39. Discussing coping with depression & talking to animals with Jennifer Etzwiler
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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38. Discussing anti-aging and brain exercise with Deepak Saini
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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37. Discussing holistic trauma therapy with Michelle Agopsowicz
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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36. Discussing chronic pain & fitness with Dr. Harmony Bell
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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35. Discussing multiple sclerosis & nutrition with Alicia Christian, DNP
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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34. Discussing plant-based diet for brain health with Anna Tseng
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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33. Discussing hydrocephalus warriors with Jeff Pearson
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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32. Discussing biohacking & reversing illness with Kody Remala
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May 26, 2023 |
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31. Discussing TBI, self-doubt & neuroplasticity with Scott & Nancy Kiesling
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May 19, 2023 |
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30. Discussing endometriosis & hormone-brain connection with Dr. LJ Johnson
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May 12, 2023 |
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29. Discussing healthcare worker stress with Eva ZobianWolf, RN
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May 05, 2023 |
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28. Discussing bouncing back & ruptured brain aneurysm with Lady J
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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27. Discussing chronic pain with Irene Vaksberg
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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26. Discussing digestion & the body's response with Andrea Nicholson
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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25. Discussing PTSD, trauma & gender identity with Harris Eddie Hill
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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24. Discussing goal setting & accountability with Seth Miller
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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23. Discussing uncommon strokes & empowerment with Carrie Baquie
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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22. Discussing migraines & heredity with Susan Parso
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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21. Discussing learning disabilities & persevering with Michelle Steiner
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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20. Talking burnout & energy work with Dr. Mary Sanders
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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19. Talking mindset & poetry with Zen Ase
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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18. Talking trauma & eating disorders with Caroline Thomason
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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17. Talking life changes for your twenties with Anna Rodin
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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16. Talking PTSD & sensory processing with Laura Lindekugel
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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15. Talking mind-body connection with LeNae & Trip Goolsby, MD
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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14. Talking mindset & motivation with Chris Downing
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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13. Talking consciousness & use of psychedelics with Jesse Corry, MD
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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12. Talking nerve & gut health with Eric Zeiszler, DC
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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11. Talking God's love & trauma recovery with Gina Rolkowski
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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10. Talking kids' brain health with Jim Hendrix
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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9. Talking neurofeedback & brain training with Melissa Hergert
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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8. Talking emotional eating with Paula Yolles
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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7. Talking brain & body connections with Tami Huberty, NP
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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6. Talking Unexpected Moments & MSA diagnosis with Daisy Paige
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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5. Talking brain injury & stroke, solo episode with host Mandi, NP
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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4. Talking sex and brain health with Laurel Livingston
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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3. Talking ADHD & addiction recovery with Ashley Beeman
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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2. Talking mindset and mindfulness with Amanda Ewers
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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1. Talking yoga and nature with OT Shelley
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Brain Wellness - the Intro
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Oct 18, 2022 |