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NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

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Apr 3, 2025 • 51min

Can Neurofeedback Fix Sleep, Smell & Attention? Jay Gunkelman Explains Mu & Gamma!

Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans) and host Pete Jansons for another engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode discussing neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and brain training.✅ Mouth Breathing & Apnea Myths: Jay dives into common misconceptions about neurofeedback’s role in treating sleep apnea and nasal vs. mouth breathing patterns.✅ Understanding Mu & the Mirror Neuron System: We break down mu rhythms, their connection to frontal lobe function, and what they reveal about disengagement and attention.✅ Gamma Brainwaves: Helpful or Harmful? Jay clears the confusion around gamma activity, discussing the difference between healthy “chirps” and pathological patterns.✅ Bonus Brainwaves & Topics Covered:--Overtraining symptoms and vascular clients-Smell loss and the olfactory system-EEG signs of inattention and drowsiness-Compressed neurofeedback protocols and RAD findings-Environmental disruptors: EMFs, microplastics, LED light-The neuroscience of shame, guilt, and early development-Jay’s October EEG Summit at the Yacht Club✅ Key Moments0:00 – Intro0:32 – Questions left over from our Q&A Show🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/8TCoF4Yn...1:14 – Can neurofeedback help mouth breathers during sleep (e.g., apnea)?2:21 – How does training around the motor strip affect this?3:03 – Woman who has never smelled before—why is that, and can neurofeedback help?5:49 – Michael Jordan clip & mu rhythm discussion🔗    • The Little Known Reason Why Michael J...   — Who had the greatest “in the zone” moment of all time?10:29 – Overtraining symptoms and how they manifest12:37 – Training elderly or vascularly challenged clients14:34 – Smell and the olfactory system20:55 – Unattentiveness, vigilance, and what EEG reveals24:03 – How vigilance and attention are related24:25 – Differentiating fast/slow alpha, beta spindles, and mu26:50 – Dr. Allan Schore's work on early developmental trauma🔗 https://www.allanschore.com/29:39 – Compressed vs. spread-out neurofeedback training protocols36:27 – Training gamma: Why people shy away from it in neurofeedback40:19 – What’s the top environmental health threat to brain function?✅ Event & App Updates: Jay Gunkelman's EEG Birthday Bash: Oct 8–11 at the Suisun City Yacht ClubEvent details: https://suisuncitysummit.com✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going!Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and share—it helps us reach more listeners. Hit the bell icon 🔔 for episode notifications!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!🎥 Live Chat Studio 👉    / @neuronoodle  #NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #MuWaves #GammaBrainwaves #SleepApnea #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #SuisunCitySummit
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Mar 27, 2025 • 50min

✅ How to Train a Neurofeedback Tech | Jay Gunkelman & Dr. Mari Swingle | NeuroNoodle Podcast

🚨 How to Train a Neurofeedback Technician 🚨Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has read over 500,000 brain scans) and Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds), hosted by Pete Jansons, as they dive deep into the training, ethics, and technical know-how required to become a top-tier neurofeedback technician. ✅ What It Takes to Be a Neurofeedback Tech:From educational paths to equipment know-how, Jay and Mari discuss the critical qualifications and steep learning curve for new technicians entering the field.✅ Hands-On Training vs. Certification:Dr. Swingle explains how her clinic trains techs in-house, the importance of BCIA certification, and the high cost of mentorship.✅ The Importance of Bedside Manner & Ethics:Empathy, humility, and patient interaction are just as important as technical skill. The panel breaks down what can't be taught—and what absolutely must be learned.✅ Data Cleanliness, Hippa Compliance, and Remote Work:Jay and Mari cover real-life tech hygiene tips, cloud data concerns, and how to manage supervision in remote sessions.⏱️ Timestamps0:000:28 Reference to Q&A Show – https://www.youtube.com/live/zxx0mgs1NQs?si=DGzOafxIWZg6Kkiy – What does it take to be a Neurofeedback Technician?3:17 Continuing Education for Neurofeedback Technicians7:30 Onboarding a Neurofeedback Technician10:38 Patreon Supporters of the Show – Neurofeedback Training11:00 John Anderson Show Clip – https://youtu.be/1pZhWj9JsCE11:30 What Is the Hardest Thing a New Neurofeedback Tech Has to Learn?13:46 Bedside Manner of Neurofeedback Technicians14:35 Jay Gunkelman’s Thoughts on New Techs Learning Electricity18:14 Bedside Manner – Jay’s Thoughts19:22 Oversight Needed: Techs, Cleanliness, Caps, Sensors, Paste, etc.21:44 How Did Jay Gunkelman Clean an EEG Cap When He Was a Tech?22:07 You Shouldn’t Use a Hair Dryer to Dry the EEG Cap! Oops!23:09 Dr. Mari’s Thoughts on Cleaning EEG Caps24:40 Dirty Caps and Bad Signals25:30 What Is the Hardest Thing for a New Tech to Learn? (Jay Gunkelman’s Opinion)26:00 Tech Communicating With Client vs. Licensed Practitioner27:40 HIPAA and Tech Communications and Actions28:10 Storing Data31:28 Top 3 Things a Neurofeedback Tech Needs to Understand to Be Successful31:45 ASET – https://www.aset.org/32:22 BCIA – https://www.bcia.org/33:16 The Art of Artifacting Book – https://a.co/d/a4VQ64T (Jay Gunkelman is an author)33:32 Dr. Mari’s Top 3 Attributes for a Good Neurofeedback Technician34:40 How Do You Get Feedback From Clients to Know They’re Receiving Good Service?37:13 A Neurofeedback Tech Cannot Handle a Client Episode38:28 How to Supervise Client Experience Remotely42:30 Suisun City Summit – https://publish.obsidian.md/suisunsummit24/Suisun+Summit+2024/Home47:44 SwingleSonic App – https://swinglesonic.com/product/sleep-flo/✅ Jay Gunkelman's Suisun City EEG Event (October 8–11):Learn about Jay’s legendary EEG gathering in Suisun City, where professionals meet for lectures, collaboration, and student grant support.✅ Swingle Sonic App for Sleep:Dr. Mari recommends her own sleep app—proven, practical, and used by the expert herself.✅ Support the Podcast:Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going!👉 https://www.patreon.com/NeuroNoodle✅ Like, Subscribe & Share:Enjoyed this episode? Hit the like button, subscribe, and share with friends. It really helps us grow! Don’t forget to turn on the bell 🔔 for notifications.📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #NeurofeedbackTech #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #EEG #QEEG #Neurotherapy #PeteJansons
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Mar 20, 2025 • 54min

🎙️ Homunculus, Chronic Pain, Botox & Mirror Neurons | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds), and host Pete Jansons for another engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode discussing neuroscience, psychology, and the brain's fascinating connection to pain control.✅ Homunculus Explained: What exactly is a homunculus? Jay dives into sensory vs. motor homunculus differences—and how it impacts our perception and movement.✅ Chronic Pain & Neurofeedback: Learn how brain techniques like neurofeedback and HRV training can significantly reduce chronic pain and even eliminate suffering.✅ Botox & Facial Expression: Can Botox impact emotional reception and mirror neurons? Discover the surprising neuroscience behind facial paralysis treatments.✅ Mirror Neurons & Emotional Health: Dr. Mari explores how our brain's mirror neurons shape emotional development, connection, and psychological well-being—especially after periods of social isolation.✅ Telepathy & Telekinesis? Jay offers insights into the science (and fiction) of telepathy, telekinesis, and how the brain stores and communicates information.Key Moments:0:001:02 Jay screen share on homunculus man1:46 Sensory versus motor homunculus2:07 V. S. Ramachandran https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V._S._R...6:47 Skewer pain control demonstration8:37 Kawakami skewer8:52 Erik Pepper Shout out https://biofeedbackhealth.org/9:28 Tom Collura shout out https://www.brainmaster.com/tfc/?srsl...9:17 Miramatsu and various healers9:49 Kawakami11:55 Where did Homunculus come from?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortica...13:50 Bernie Brucker Shout Out https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...19:08 What's going on in the brain with pain blocking22:14 In-depth on Pain and Neurofeedback23:26 Distress or Suffering Network27:05 What is Fibromyalgia29:30 HRV Heart Rate Variability and Pain30:44 Botox and Hollywood Digital Botox?41:00 NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Live Chat Every Wed 6pm    / @neuronoodle   question on telekinesis and telepathy brain gives off chemical energy can another brain pick up on it?https://www.forbes.com/sites/luisrome...41:58 Hans Berger clip    • Uncovering the Fascinating Truth Behi...  42:50 Dean Radin Book: Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe https://www.amazon.com/Real-Magic-Anc...44:06 What's a memory?46:40 How do rats sense things?50:15 Update on Swinglesonic app https://swinglesonic.com/50:50 Suisun City Summit update https://suisunsummit.com/https://publish.obsidian.md/suisunsum...✅ Event Updates:Dr. Mari's BrainCalm & Focus App: https://swinglesonic.comSuisun City Summit with Jay & Santiago Brand: https://suisuncitysummit.com (Registration coming soon)✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going! Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and share—it really helps us reach more listeners. Hit the bell icon 🔔 for episode notifications!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #Homunculus #ChronicPain #Botox #MirrorNeurons #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #PeteJansons #PainManagement #HRV #FacialExpressions #EmotionalHealth #Telekinesis #Telepathy #BrainHealth
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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 6min

🚨 Neurofeedback & Standardization: Challenges in the Field 🚨 NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

Join Pete Jansons, Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has read over 500,000 brain scans), and Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds) for another insightful episode of the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast! 🎙️✅ Topics Discussed:✅ The feasibility of neurofeedback franchising and why past attempts have failed✅ RFK Jr.’s leadership and its potential impact on neurofeedback✅ The importance of proper EEG standardization and avoiding inaccurate assessments✅ AI’s role in custom neurofeedback protocols—could it improve standardization?✅ How international neurofeedback communities are growing faster than the U.S.✅ EEG databases and their strengths & limitations (NeuroGuide, HBI, Korean, Russian)✅ The ethical and legal concerns of commercializing neurofeedback data✅ The Swingle Sonic Sleep & BrainCalm apps—data-driven neurofeedback solutions✅ Upcoming SCCN Summit 2025—what to expect, including groundbreaking researchKey Moments:0:00 Pre-Show0:24 Show Start3:09 NeuroNoodle Q&A: Question came up Wednesday 6 PM CST—Will RFK Jr. be a positive thing for Neurofeedback?4:46 Betsy DeVos Article: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/dev...4:54 Jay's thoughts on franchised Neurofeedback operations8:35 Why no Neurofeedback franchises?9:06 Lee Gerdes: https://www.azbio.org/in-memoriam-lee...10:30 Obstacles to franchising Neurofeedback12:30 Is there a way to make a Neurofeedback franchise work?13:04 Suisun Summit Shout-Out: https://publish.obsidian.md/suisunsum...13:30 Lisa Tataryn:   / lisatataryn  13:30 Dr. Mari Swingle on Neurofeedback franchising18:33 Q&A: Question came up—Is there one EEG data point that everyone should record and share?26:57 Jay screen shares: Silvana Markovska will be at Suisun Summit34:30 Is 10/20 sensor placement standardized?40:05 Eyes open, eyes closed standardization for EEG41:58 Where are we getting lost on EEG standardization for Neurofeedback procedures?47:14 EDF file format as a standard51:46 Jay’s EEG reading process55:30 Gene #4 GABA receptors56:00 Does Jay or Dr. Mari use a comparative database?1:01:29 Dr. Mari Swingle’s App✅ Live Q&A Info:✅ Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!✅ Support the NeuroNoodle Podcast:✅ Help us keep the podcast going! Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Like, Subscribe & Share! It helps more people find the show!#NeuroNoodle #Neurofeedback #EEG #QEEG #BrainHealth #Neuroscience #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #MentalHealth #BrainTraining #Neurotherapy #Podcast
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Mar 6, 2025 • 43min

🚨 Exploring Altered States & EEGs 🚨NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

Ever wondered how hallucinogens like Salvia Divinorum affect the brain? In this episode, Neurofeedback legend Jay Gunkelman shares insights from a groundbreaking EEG study that captured 10-second, 1000-microvolt brain waves during a live altered state experiment. We also dive deep into the neurochemistry of consciousness, the science of near-death experiences, and why EEG analysis needs an upgrade. Plus, what does modern neuroscience say about autism, epileptiform content, and brain feedback loops?🎙️ Hosts:✅ Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD – The man who has read over 500,000 brain scans✅ Pete Jansons – Your host and guide through all things neurofeedback🔍 Topics Discussed:✅ The effects of Salvia Divinorum on consciousness and EEG✅ 10-second, 1000-microvolt waves – What do they tell us?✅ The hallucinogenic experience & EEG readings from a live ISNR session✅ Neurochemistry of altered states and their impact on awareness✅ EEG activity in near-death experiences and brain death✅ Autism & Epileptiform Content – Why neurologists may be missing critical treatment options✅ The fourth dimension, time, and the illusion of feedback✅ Wavelets vs. Fourier Analysis – Why traditional EEG analysis needs an upgrade✅ The fascinating history of EEG pioneers beyond Hans BergerKey Moments:0:00 Welcome2:00 Consciousness4:05 John DeLuca https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus... – Jay Gunkelman screen share4:25 Rating scale for how high you are4:38 Level 1 Hallucination – Subtle effects4:55 Level 2A – Things change6:12 Level 3 – Close eyes, fractal patterns, etc.6:42 Level 4 – Instead of eye candy, you go into an altered state (3D)7:50 Level 5 – You cease to exist8:56 Level 6 – Loss of consciousness, amnesia9:37 Salvia Divinorum14:25 Summary of experience21:13 When the brain dies electrically22:40 Alpha-Theta coma23:20 Burst suppression and brain death26:40 Does a brain wave ever end?27:18 Mu Waves30:29 Heinrich Hertz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinric...31:07 Richard Caton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...31:40 Hans Berger clip32:48 Gibbs and Gibbs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederi...33:45 Can non-verbal autistic kids communicate telepathically?38:03 Suisun City https://publish.obsidian.md/suisunsum...38:53 Leigh Steinberg39:30 Santiago Brand💡 Support the Show!✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going! Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Like & Subscribe if you enjoy the content – it helps us grow!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!🔗 Hashtags:#NeuroNoodle #Neurofeedback #EEG #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #AlteredStates #Autism #Consciousness #PeteJansons #JayGunkelman
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Feb 27, 2025 • 44min

EEG, Brain Scans & Neurofeedback: Jay Gunkelman on Mental Health & Machine Learning

Welcome to the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast! 🧠✨Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD, the man who has read over 500,000 brain scans, and host Pete Jansons as they dive deep into EEG, neurofeedback, and mental health. This episode explores the role of brain scans in diagnosing neurological conditions, machine learning’s impact on predicting disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and why neurofeedback could be a game-changer for mental health treatments.✅ Topics Discussed:✅ The Electric Brain by Douglas Fields & the history of EEG✅ How brain scans reveal neurological conditions✅ Machine learning in schizophrenia & bipolar disorder predictions✅ Encephalomalacia (softening of the brain) – what it is & why it matters✅ Neurofeedback as an alternative to mental health medication✅ The role of regulatory boards in neurofeedback✅ Why using proper EEG terminology is crucial for professionals📌 Key Moments:⏱ 0:00 – Intro⏱ 0:30 – Suisun City Summit https://publish.obsidian.md/suisunsum...⏱ 1:01 – Douglas Fields https://rdouglasfields.com/⏱ 1:20 – The Other Brain Book https://rdouglasfields.com/books/the-...⏱ 1:56 – Donna Jackson’s The Angel and The Assassin Book    • Donna Jackson Nakazawa Speaks about h...  ⏱ 5:34 – Leigh Steinberg will speak at Suisun Summit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_S...⏱ 6:02 – Lisa from Italy⏱ 8:01 – JAMA Article: Predicting Diagnostic Progression to Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder via Machine Learning https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama...⏱ 13:20 – Encephalomalacia – "Mushy Holes in the Brain" from Traumatic Brain Injury    • Encephalomalacia "Mushy Holes in the ...  ⏱ 14:27 – The 3 Types of Encephalomalacia⏱ 20:00 – People over age 75 shouldn’t be in politics due to cognitive decline⏱ 22:13 – RFK Jr. & Mental Health https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-...⏱ 22:44 – SSRIs⏱ 23:27 – Placebo Washout⏱ 28:43 – Live Q&A every Wednesday at 6 PM CST on Mental Health & Neurofeedback    / @neuronoodle  ✅ Regulatory Boards for Neurofeedback:🔗 https://www.bcia.org/🔗 https://aapb.org/🔗 https://abret.org/🔗 https://www.aset.org/professional-lic...✅ Support the Show:Help us grow the NeuroNoodle Podcast! Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Join Us LIVE:📅 Every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on neurofeedback, brain training, and mental health!✅ Hashtags:#NeuroNoodle #Neurofeedback #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #EEG #JayGunkelman #Neuroscience
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Feb 20, 2025 • 60min

🚨 Can the Human Brain Be Trained to Resist Excess? 🚨 NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

🧠 Welcome to NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast Q&A Live!Join Dr. Mari Swingle, John Mekrut, Anthony Ramos, and host Pete Jansons as they discuss the latest in neurofeedback, brain health, and mental well-being.📅 WHEN? Every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST📍 WHERE? Right here on the NeuroNoodle YouTube Channel!✅ Topics Discussed in This Episode:✅ Should neurofeedback practitioners refer patients to neurologists? ⚕️✅ Medicare's new stance on neurofeedback – What does it mean for the field?✅ Does insurance cover neurofeedback? What you need to know!✅ OZEMPIC, obesity, and the brain – How does it affect cravings?✅ The role of trauma in obesity and brain health 🧠💔✅ Can neurofeedback help control food cravings? 🍔🔄✅ Are we overstimulating our brains with information overload? 📲💥✅ Brain gluttony – Can we train the brain to resist excess?Key Moments:🔹 0:00 - Introduction to NeuroNoodle Q&A Live | Hosted by Pete Jansons🔹 0:57 - How You Can Participate in Future Q&A Sessions🔹 1:14 - Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only🔹 6:04 - Debate: Should Neurofeedback Practitioners Refer Patients to Neurologists?🔹 12:55 - Discussion on EEG, Mental Health, and Scope of Practice in Neurofeedback🔹 22:02 - Medicare’s New Stance on Neurofeedback - What Does It Mean?🔹 28:45 - Does Insurance Cover Neurofeedback? What You Need to Know🔹 32:07 - OZEMPIC, Obesity, and the Brain - How Does It Affect Cravings?🔹 37:10 - The Role of Trauma in Obesity and Brain Health🔹 45:57 - Can Neurofeedback Be Used to Reduce Food Cravings?🔹 52:58 - Information Overload and the Human Brain - Are We Overstimulated?🔹 58:04 - Brain Gluttony - Can We Train the Brain to Resist Excess?🔹 59:39 - Closing Remarks & How to Join the Next Live Q&A📢 Support the Podcast:✅ Help keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going! Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Subscribe & hit the 🔔 bell to stay updated on our latest episodes!✅ Want to be part of the conversation?Join us LIVE every Wednesday to ask your burning neurofeedback and brain health questions!#NeuroNoodle#Neurofeedback#BrainHealth#MentalHealth#Neuroscience#Neurotherapy#ADHD#Autism#PeakPerformance#EEG#BrainTraining#Podcast#MariSwingle#JohnMekrut#AnthonyRamos#PeteJansons
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Feb 18, 2025 • 14min

🚨 What’s the Point? The Powerlessness of Gen Z 🚨

🔎 Why does Gen Z feel powerless?A generation raised with endless information, limitless technology, and boundless opportunities should feel unstoppable. Instead, Gen Z is struggling with a crippling sense of powerlessness, fear of failure, and declining self-efficacy.Why?This video breaks down the real reasons behind Gen Z’s mindset, comparing them to the entrepreneurial, risk-taking Millennials before them and exploring how parenting styles, therapy trends, and societal shifts have led to a generation that doubts its own ability to create change.🚀 What’s happening to Gen Z?🔹 The lowest self-efficacy scores in recorded history🔹 A culture that prioritizes “emotional validation” over real coping skills🔹 Fear of failure leading to avoidance of risks, setbacks, and growth🔹 Over-medicalization of normal emotions like anxiety & depression🔹 Therapeutic trends that encourage rumination over resilience🔹 Mislabeling of trauma—has society gone too far?🔹 The disappearance of resilience—why past generations handled adversity better🔹 The future of Gen Z: Can they reclaim their power?This video isn’t about blaming Gen Z—it’s about understanding the problem and offering real solutions.📌 Key Moments & Timestamps:✅ 0:03 - The Question That Defines Gen Z: "What’s the Point?"✅ 0:43 - Powerlessness vs. Pessimism: What's Driving Gen Z's Mindset?✅ 1:42 - Millennials vs. Gen Z: How Their Mindsets Differ✅ 3:12 - The Fear of Failure: Why Gen Z Plays It Safe✅ 5:00 - The Pitfalls of Emotional Processing Without Coping Skills✅ 7:15 - Mental Health & Therapy: Are Some Approaches Backfiring?✅ 9:31 - The Unexpected Upside of Anxiety & Depression✅ 10:58 - The Resilience of Past Generations & What Gen Z Can Learn✅ 12:07 - Trauma vs. Adversity: Where to Draw the Line✅ 13:15 - A Call to Action: How to Build Resilience in Gen Z🔗 Support the Channel:✅ Help us keep the content going! Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NeuroNoodle✅ Subscribe for More Deep Dives into Psychology & Society!✅ Like & Share to Spread Awareness!📢 Join the Conversation!Does Gen Z really have it worse, or is society failing them? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇#GenZ #MentalHealth #Resilience #Powerlessness #Anxiety #Depression #Therapy #Mindset #SelfEfficacy #EmotionalWellness #Trauma #FearOfFailure #Parenting #Education #Psychology
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Feb 13, 2025 • 34min

🚨 Neuronoodle Neurofeedback Podcast: Should Lawmakers Take Cognitive Tests? 🚨

Join us for another episode of the Neuronoodle Neurofeedback Podcast featuring Jay Gunkelman, the man who has read over 500,000 brain scans, and hosted by Pete Jansons. Get ready for lively discussions about cognitive tests for lawmakers, CEO selection criteria, and advancements in EEG technology.✅ Topics Discussed:✅ Should lawmakers take cognitive tests?✅ CEO search criteria — What tests determine mental fitness?✅ Photobiomodulation and brain stimulation advances✅ Using Raspberry Pi for DIY EEG amplifiers✅ Can you perform EEG with just one sensor?✅ Jay Gunkelman’s "Gunkelmentary" documentary✅ Mary Tracy’s Happy Birthday shoutoutKey Moments:0:00 Welcome to NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast0:36 Mitch McConnell and his fall — Should lawmakers have cognitive tests?2:44 Quentin Burdick, North Dakota Senatorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin...5:00 CEO search criteria — How to determine if a candidate is mentally fit?   • 🚨 Should Life Coaches Be Licensed? Th...  5:40 Jay Gunkelman's mental acuity test wishlist for lawmakers9:25 Winter Brain Conference, 2005 — Michael & Linda Thompson at Palm Springs12:24 Suisun City clip   • Behind-the-Scenes (and behind the bar...  13:40 Debates among practitioners in 200518:00 When did photobiomodulation come into play?18:50 Viewer question about a woman drawing with all four limbs21:58 Q&A session from the night beforehttps://youtube.com/live/JPqcU-zeMXg?...22:05 Raspberry Pi and creating smaller EEG amplifiers25:40 Can EEGs be performed with just one sensor?32:10 Gunkelmentary on Jay Gunkelman32:44 Mary Tracy’s Happy Birthday🔥 SUPPORT OUR SHOW! 🔥✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going! Support us on Patreon 👉  / neuronoodle  ✅ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for weekly live Q&A sessions!✅ LIKE & SHARE this episode with anyone interested in mental health, neurofeedback, and peak brain performance!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#Neurofeedback#Neuronoodle#EEG#CognitiveTests#BrainHealth#JayGunkelman#PeteJansons#MentalFitness#DIYEEG#MaryTracy#NeurofeedbackPodcast#CEOSelection#Photobiomodulation#RaspberryPi#BrainStimulation#BrainMapping#NeurofeedbackTherapy
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Feb 6, 2025 • 56min

🚨 Should Life Coaches Be Licensed? The Risks & Science Behind Mental Health Coaching 🚨

Join us for another NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode featuring Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has read over 500,000 brain scans) and Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds). Hosted by Pete Jansons, this episode dives into the controversy around unlicensed life coaches, the role of neurofeedback in mental health, and why executive coaching could benefit from EEG scans. ✅ Topics Discussed: ✅ Should life coaches be licensed to discuss mental health? ✅ The dangers of unregulated mental health coaching ✅ How neurofeedback can optimize brain function ✅ What EEGs reveal about procrastination and motivation ✅ The role of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) in mental health treatment ✅ How executive coaching could benefit from brain scans ⏱️ Key Moments: ✅ 0:00 Show Start ✅ 0:24 Bill aims to prevent unlicensed life coaches from practicing mental health therapy 👉 https://www.ksl.com/article/51238579/... ✅ 1:36 California’s Non-Licensed Practitioner Law ✅ 9:31 What Can a Life Coach Help With? Procrastination? ✅ 10:12 Get the Raw EEG Data First ✅ 10:58 Look for Phenotypes in EEG ✅ 12:56 What Data Should Be Looked at Before You Get a Coach or a Coach Looks at You? ✅ 13:55 What Does Procrastination in EEG Look Like? ✅ 14:05 Anterior Cingulate and Its Role in Motivation ✅ 15:38 EEG Patterns Linked to Addiction, ADD, OCD ✅ 18:18 Combining Neurofeedback With Stimulation Technologies ✅ 18:37 Using TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Mental Health Treatment ✅ 20:25 Neurofeedback in Conjunction With TMS for Optimal Brain Function ✅ 21:38 Companies Pay Good Money to Screen Their Executives, So Why Don’t They Include EEG or Sleep Tests? ✅ 23:50 Benzodiazepines Mess Up Your Sleep and Can Cause Long-Term Cognitive Issues ✅ 26:50 Ronald J. Swatzyna, PhD Wife’s EEG Story 👉 https://www.hnbraincenter.com/team-me... ✅ 31:10 EEG Phenotypes Are Predictors of Treatment, Unlike DSM-5 Diagnoses ✅ 32:10 What About Genome Testing for Mental Health? ✅ 36:57 Executive Selection Screening Companies for CEOs Don’t Look at Health Markers—Should They? ✅ 38:50 Should the NFL Use EEG for Combine Athlete Testing? ✅ 41:44 How Can You Tell Who’s the Best Employee Candidate? ✅ 42:22 Q/A Session Reference: TMS and Mental Health ✅ 44:47 How to Use EEG to Target TMS for Precise Brain Stimulation ✅ 48:00 Martijn Arns’ Research on Cardiac Deceleration With TMS ✅ 49:56 Should a TMS and EEG Amplifier Company Merge? ✅ 55:11 Gunkelmentary Documentary—Where Can We Watch It? 🔥 SUPPORT OUR SHOW! 🔥 ✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going! Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle   ✅ SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel for weekly live Q&A sessions! ✅ LIKE & SHARE this episode with anyone interested in mental health, neurofeedback, and peak brain performance! 📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback! #Neurofeedback #EEG #TMS #BrainTraining #MentalHealth #LifeCoaching #Procrastination #ExecutiveCoaching #ADHD #Anxiety #Depression #Benzodiazepines #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #PeteJansons #NeuroNoodle #OperantConditioning #ClassicalConditioning #BrainScans #NFLCombine #EEGPhenotypes #NeurofeedbackTherapy #Psychology #QEEG #BrainMapping #AddictionTreatment #DSM5 #MentalHealthCoaching #BrainFunction #CEOScreening #ExecutivePerformance #SleepStudies

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