🌟 Unlocking Brain Health with Lisa Cramer: Neurofeedback & EEG Insights | NeuroNoodle Podcast 🎙️

🎙️ NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast 🌟 Guest: Lisa Cramer, MA, LPC, BCN, Licensed QEEG-D Owner/Director of Mind Body Neurotherapy 🌐 Learn more: https://www.mindbodyneurotherapy.com/ | https://mbncolorado.com/ 💬 Key Moments: 0:00 Pre-Show Chat: Discussion about Los Angeles fires and Topanga Canyon. 6:00 Jay's House: Jay shares details about his fireproof home setup. 8:13 Guest Delay: Lisa Cramer from Mind Body Neurotherapy is delayed due to a fire alarm in her Colorado office. 10:00 Dr. Mari Swingle Joins: Dr. Mari Swingle joins the conversation. 10:38 NeuroNoodle Q&A Session Follow-Up: Discussion about insights from the last session, including LSD, alcohol, and their effects on the frontal lobes. 11:24 Frontal Lobe and Alcohol: Discussion on the effects of alcohol on the frontal lobes and the role of Gene #4 in addiction, which is hereditary. 13:40 Ozempic and Cravings: How Ozempic affects cravings and the role of the anterior cingulate in addiction (one-third of addiction is driven by it). 17:20 Drugs for Alcoholics: Overview of medications for alcohol dependency, including: Acamprosate (Campral®): Helps rebalance brain chemicals. Disulfiram (Antabuse®): Causes unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed. Naltrexone (Revia®, Vivitrol®): Decreases cravings for alcohol. Topiramate (Topamax®): Used for seizures, migraines, and alcohol use disorder. 20:15 Fires and Mental Health: Discussing the psychological impact of wildfires on affected individuals. 22:28 Lisa Cramer Joins: Lisa returns after the fire alarm and joins the conversation. 23:27 Lisa Cramer Background: Overview of her work and career. 23:44 Lisa Cramer Suisun Clip:    • Behind-the-Scenes (and behind the bar...  25:23 Lakewood Colorado Office: Mind Body Neurotherapy Colorado 7175 W Jefferson Ave, Suite 2000 Lakewood, CO 80235 (720) 726-6597 https://mbncolorado.com/26:17 Q&A Reference: How neurofeedback practitioners handle insurance versus talk therapy. 26:30 Training Challenges: The issue of training technicians who later quit. 27:30 Illinois vs. Colorado: Differences in insurance payments for neurofeedback. 28:25 Hiring Advice: Lisa shares her tip: "Hire someone you'd like to have lunch with." 28:50 Tribute to Dr. Lori Russell: Remembering Dr. Lori Russell’s contributions to neuropsychology. 29:53 Neuropsychology and Neurofeedback: How neuropsychology training complements neurofeedback. 31:38 Insurance Coverage: Neurofeedback coverage under therapy codes in Oregon and Nevada. 34:40 Parents and EEG Baselines: Growing interest in baseline EEGs for children, particularly athletes. 35:20 Shoutout to Laura Jansons and Skip Hrin: Highlighting their work on qEEG and concussions. 38:00 Explaining Neurofeedback to Parents: Comparing the ease of explaining EEGs versus neurofeedback. 38:40 Medication and EEG: Advocacy for EEGs before starting medications. 39:04 Martijn Arns Research: Reference to studies on EEGs and medication efficacy. 41:05 Autism and Epileptiform Discharges: The importance of anti-convulsants for individuals with epileptiform discharges. 48:04 Recommended Reading: The Electric Brain by R. Douglas Fields. https://rdouglasfields.com/books/elec...49:10 History of EEG Article: By R. Douglas Fields. 50:10 EEG Reading Options: Where to get EEGs analyzed. 51:50 AI in EEG Artifact Detection: Limitations of AI in identifying EEG artifacts. 1:01:48 EEG Hardware: Lisa discusses her equipment, including Nexus systems. 1:02:41 Shoutout to Erin Hartsuer. 1:04:13 Dave Berkus I-Medisync Clip:    • Why iMediSync is a Good Bet on The Fu...   💡 Support the Show: 🎉 Love what we do? Become a supporter on Patreon!   / neuronoodle   💥 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe 🔔 and hit the notification bell to join live Q&A sessions and engage with neurofeedback experts. #Neurofeedback #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Podcast #NeuroNoodle #LisaCramer #JayGunkelman #DrMariSwingle #EEG #QEEG #Neuropsychology #AddictionTreatment #AlcoholAndTheBrain #BaselineEEGs