The Write Brain

By Ellis Melillo

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Episodes: 66

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The Write Brain is a podcast that explores the intersection of mental health and the music industry. Hosted by singer/songwriter Ellis Melillo and functional neurologist Dr. Robert Melillo, each episode features intimate conversations with musical artists about their mental health journeys. With insights from Dr. Melillo on brain health and Ellis' personal experiences, the show uncovers the challenges musicians face in balancing creativity, performance, and well-being. Tune in for powerful stories of resilience, healing, and creative expression.

Episode Date
Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained
Apr 23, 2026
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (Why Everything Feels So Personal)
Apr 09, 2026
Sydnee Washington on Comedy, Confidence & Chaos
Apr 02, 2026
Autism, the Right Brain & Neurodivergence Explained
Mar 26, 2026
Sadie Bass on ADHD, Creativity & the Right Brain
Mar 19, 2026
The Technology Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About
Mar 11, 2026
Assume Competence: The Truth About Non-Speaking Autism
Mar 04, 2026
Are Psychic Abilities Genetic? The Science Behind Intuition
Feb 26, 2026
Abby Anderson: Why Creative People Feel Everything So Deeply
Feb 10, 2026
The Truth About Memory, Anxiety & Forgetting
Feb 03, 2026
Steve Astephen | Entrepreneurship, Identity, and the Right Brain Mind
Jan 27, 2026
Why Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and “Bad Students” Think the Same Way
Jan 21, 2026
Creativity, Shame, and Telling the Truth Anyway
Jan 14, 2026
Dallas Alexander: Country Music, Combat & Consciousness
Jan 06, 2026
Johnathon Schaech: What Healing Actually Looks Like
Dec 16, 2025
Not Just ‘In Your Head’: Real Tools to Rewire Your Brain
Dec 10, 2025
Inside Consciousness: Brain Waves, Memories & Alternate Realities
Dec 02, 2025
Tune Your Brain: The Science of Sound & Mood
Nov 25, 2025
Bonner Black: Brain Balancing & Bird Watching
Nov 18, 2025
Color, Light & Your Brain: What Really Works
Nov 11, 2025
Brain–Gut Truths (No Fads, Just Facts)
Nov 04, 2025
Understanding Vertigo, Motion Sickness & Balance
Oct 28, 2025
Kylie Frey on Music, Motherhood & Nerves
Oct 21, 2025
What Autism Really Is (and Isn’t): A Functional Neurology Deep Dive
Oct 14, 2025
Stuttering, Tourette’s & OCD: What Your Brain Is Trying to Tell You
Oct 07, 2025
Danae Hays on OCD, Identity, and the Healing Power of Humor
Sep 30, 2025
Why Chiropractic Works (and Why It’s So Misunderstood)
Sep 23, 2025
Jenn Cooke: Hypothyroidism, Acting, and Healing
Sep 16, 2025
Tune Your Brain: QEEG, Neurofeedback, and Real-World Calm
Sep 09, 2025
Callum Kerr: Music, TV, and the Art of Starting
Sep 02, 2025
The Hidden Roots of Procrastination: Fear, Avoidance & Finding Motivation
Aug 26, 2025
Neurotransmitters and The Truth About Chemical Imbalances
Aug 14, 2025
Chasing Dreams and Overcoming Dyslexia with Roman Alexander
Aug 07, 2025
Overcoming Anxiety and Right Brain Dominance
Jul 31, 2025
From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Emma Zinck's Musical Journey
Jul 23, 2025
Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny (Secrets of Epigenetics)
Jul 17, 2025
Inside the Creative Mind: Taylor John Smith on Acting and Growth
Jul 08, 2025
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) on Mental and Physical Health
Jul 01, 2025
Voices of Resilience: A Musical Journey with Thunderstorm Artis
Jun 19, 2025
Exploring Primitive Reflexes: The Key to Addressing Mental Health Challenges
Jun 13, 2025
Overcoming Creative Blocks with Tyler Ward
May 29, 2025
Eating Disorders and Self-Perception
May 23, 2025
Finding Freedom Through Music with Emmy Russell
May 15, 2025
Interoception Insights: Feelings From Within
May 08, 2025
Balancing the Brain: Overcoming Neurodivergent Challenges
May 01, 2025
The Power of Manifestation: Creating Your Reality
Apr 24, 2025
Finding Authenticity: Spencer Crandall's Musical Adventure
Apr 17, 2025
Autism Awareness Month
Apr 11, 2025
Navigating Depression
Apr 04, 2025
Trauma, Creativity, and the Path to Recovery with Twinnie
Mar 27, 2025
Is Your Immune System Attacking Your Own Body? Thyroid and Autoimmune Issues
Mar 20, 2025
The Truths Behind Dyslexia
Mar 13, 2025
Exploring Left and Right Brain Myths
Feb 27, 2025
Understanding Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Feb 20, 2025
From Sniper to Songwriter: Dallas Alexander on Resilience, Fear, and the Power of Music
Feb 13, 2025
Understanding ADHD: Beyond the Label
Feb 06, 2025
Navigating Trauma: Insights into POTS and PTSD
Jan 23, 2025
The Journey of a Songwriter: Danny Myrick
Jan 16, 2025
Exploring Attachment Disorders
Jan 09, 2025
ADHD: A Different Perspective on Attention w/ Shae Jones
Jan 02, 2025
The Journey of a Songwriter: Paul Sikes
Dec 26, 2024
Facial Asymmetry: A Window into Your Brain, Behavior, and Balance
Dec 19, 2024
Balancing the Brain: Understanding Right vs. Left Brain Dominance and Mental Health
Dec 12, 2024
The Ego, The Id, and The Brain: Understanding Narcissism and Imposter Syndrome
Dec 05, 2024
The Creative Struggle: Understanding the Bipolar Cycle in Art and Life
Nov 28, 2024
The Write Brain Podcast Ep. 1
Nov 21, 2024