NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

Join us for another 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 explores operant vs. classical conditioning, the psychology of rewards vs. punishments, and how neurofeedback shapes behavior. 📅 Topics Discussed: ✅ The difference between operant and classical conditioning ✅ How neurofeedback uses operant learning to shape brain function ✅ The role of rewards vs. punishments in parenting & education ✅ Why children respond to carrots more than sticks ✅ The decline of teacher quality & school systems—and how to fix it ✅ Can food, sex, and technology be overused as rewards? Key Moments: 0:00 Show Start 0:25 Show Introduction 0:48 Pet Mental Health 3:40 Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning and Age 4:45 What is the Difference Between Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning? 5:51 Neal Miller Operant Conditioning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_E....8:37 Do Dogs Train People? 10:07 How Do Dog Whisperers Train? 12:00 When Did Operant Conditioning Become a Thing? 13:19 Arnaud Delorme https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnaud_...13:36 Juri Kropotov 14:40 Do They Teach Operant Conditioning in Psychology School? 15:50 Operant Conditioning / Instrumental Learning 18:06 Jim Hardt https://www.drjameshardt.com/20:12 Theta-Beta Ratio Used to Be a Biomarker to Predict ADHD 22:00 Chemical Exposure and Sleep 23:25 CDC Map on Parkinsonism https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/so...23:32 CDC Map: Mortality Rate of Alzheimer’s https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/so...23:51 How Does Talk Therapy Use Operant Conditioning? 25:38 Carrot and the Stick 26:25 Reward the Behavior You Want vs. Punishing the Behavior You Don’t Want 26:53 Are Parents Today More Afraid to Use the Stick in Punishing Their Children? 29:36 Parents Have Gone from Corporal Punishment to Medicating Their Kids 30:55 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Score 32:39 How to Use Positive Reinforcement (The Carrot). Food? 33:22 Anorexia 36:29 Phenotype Model 37:37 What Is the Best Way to Teach a Kid to Behave? 38:52 Jay Gunkelman’s Parenting Study (N of 1) 41:30 Ignoring / The Silent Treatment Is the Worst Thing You Can Do 44:10 Is School Suspension a Punishment? 45:20 Dr. Mari’s Wishlist to Make Learning in Schools Better 47:45 Q/A Chat Reference https://youtube.com/live/iu3YQDjBblc?... 🔗 Watch Our Live Q&A Every Wednesday:    / @neuronoodle   🔗 Support the Podcast on Patreon:   / neuronoodle   🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell for more expert insights on brain health! #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #PeteJansons #OperantConditioning #ClassicalConditioning #MentalHealth #Parenting #EducationReform #iMinds #EEG #BrainScans

Join us for an insightful Neurofeedback Podcast episode featuring Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD, and Pete Jansons. This discussion covers how neurofeedback can help manage withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, and addiction recovery. Learn about the science behind EEG-based brain training and its role in mental health treatment. 📅 Topics Discussed: Withdrawal Symptoms: From brain zaps to seizures Anxiety Treatments: Neurofeedback vs. benzodiazepines vs. SSRIs EEG Insights: Diagnosing and treating addiction Tailored Neurofeedback for Brain Phenotypes Key Moments: 0:000:49 Q/A Chat from night before clip https://youtube.com/live/nQUvjpWaqMY1:04 Insula 1:44 Dissociation and PTSD 3:45 Article on why it is hard to get a diagnosis https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/th...7:36 Testing in psychiatry 9:00 EEG and QEEG Testing Endophenotypes 10:09 Only one kind of OCD listed in DSM 5 10:23 Withdrawals from SSRIs and Brain Zaps https://www.health.com/condition/depr.... 10:35 Anxiety - Panic Attacks - SSRIs - Withdrawal 10:50 10% of anxiety disorders have epileptiform discharges 13:50 If they are really anxious, you will see lambda 14:00 If you close your eyes and have anxiety or PTSD, you will have right temporal dysregulation Alpha Peak, which is a flag for social perception 15:55 Quickest fix: Benzos? What’s the downside of benzodiazepines? 18:30 If a drug works quickly, does that mean it is more likely to be addicting than not? 22:23 Alcohol Withdrawal DTs 26:07 Alcoholics and Alpha Training with neurofeedback 26:37 Panic attack strategies 27:14 You can look at the raw EEG data to determine if medicine will work 27:57 Alpha over 10 Hertz issues with SSRIs 28:31 Over 10 Hertz older medicine reactions 30:46 Opioid Withdrawal 31:33 Martijn Arns EEG alpha asymmetry as a gender-specific predictor of outcome to acute treatment with different antidepressant medications in the randomized iSPOT-D study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26189...32:32 Can Neurofeedback help with withdrawal symptoms 34:00 Q/A Chat from night before clip https://youtube.com/live/nQUvjpWaqMY 🔗 Join us for live Q&A sessions every Wednesday:    / @neuronoodle   🔗 Support the Podcast on Patreon:   / neuronoodle  #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #WithdrawalSymptoms #Neurofeedback #MentalHealth #Addiction #Anxiety 🔔 Don’t miss out! Hit the bell to stay updated on new episodes!

🎙️ 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

🎙️ Welcome to a special NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast Q&A Live Replay! 🧠✨ In this episode, Pete Jansons leads an engaging discussion featuring an expert panel answering your pressing questions about brain health, neurofeedback, and mental well-being. Join us as we dive into topics like brain mapping, ADHD treatments, neurofeedback efficacy, and more! Meet the Panelists: Jay Gunkelman – Neurofeedback Legend Dr. Andrew Hill – Founder of Peak Brain Institute Dr. Mari Swingle – Author of "i-Minds" Anthony Ramos – Neurofeedback Practitioner & Mental Health Advocate Santiago Brand – International Expert in Neurofeedback & Performance Joy Lunt – Autism & Sensory Processing Specialist 📅 Join us live every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST! Got questions? Don’t miss your chance to interact with the panel in real-time! 💡 Support us on Patreon: 👉   / neuronoodle   Key Moments: 0:001:24 Show Start 2:32 Santiago Brand asks about how Dr. Hill addresses client concerns regarding neurofeedback use with ADHD 7:30 In early days, there was also pushback on using neurofeedback with epilepsy 8:00 Reference to Dr. Barkley    / @russellbarkleyphd2023   and researcher Dr. Sandra Loo https://bri.ucla.edu/people/sandra-loo/8:47 Jay Gunkelman was working in neurofeedback when there was no efficacy of anything for neurofeedback 10:45 Are the parents reading the info that Andrew gives them regarding efficacy? 11:25 Why don’t we have adoption? 12:40 Components of neurofeedback: how it can work—cerebral palsy example with Santiago Brand 15:48 What can you tell a parent to set expectations? 18:00 Jay Gunkelman screen share on neurofeedback publication on efficacy: "BrainFutures Neurofeedback: An Efficacious Treatment for Behavioral Health" https://www.brainfutures.org/wp-conte...23:16 How do you explain to a parent that there will likely be more training for autism than ADHD? 24:23 Dr. Andrew tells people who ask that he sees a standard deviation of change for his clients that train with neurofeedback 26:15 How Joy Lunt answers the efficacy and "how many sessions" questions about neurofeedback for parents 29:10 People are conditioned to get a diagnosis. Why do you want to have a brain map? 31:57 Viewer question from Tristam: "Once we agree on the efficacy of neurofeedback, can we agree on the most efficacious form? Surface, amplifier, or Z-score?" 38:00 Costs of mental health 40:40 Medication or neurofeedback? Jay Gunkelman screen share 46:49 Beer, weed, or psilocybin—what is less worse for the brain? How does plasticity come into it? 49:30 Case for using psilocybin 51:38 Are medications necessary long-term? 55:37 Dr. Hill's clients are 80% remote—how does he help or describe how he helps people (e.g., sleep issues or attention issues)? 58:14 Santiago Brand—where is he performing next? 🔔 Hit that bell to stay notified! #NeuroNoodle #Neurofeedback #BrainHealth #ADHD #MentalHealth #BrainMapping #QEEG #PeakPerformance #PeteJansons #JayGunkelman #AndrewHill #MariSwingle #AnthonyRamos #SantiagoBrand #JoyLunt

Join Pete Jansons and a panel of neurofeedback experts—including Dr. Mari Swingle, Jay Gunkelman, Anthony Ramos, Joy Lunt, John Mekrut, Joshua Moore, Santiago Brand, and Dr. Andrew Hill—as they tackle your burning questions about brain health, neurotherapy, and cutting-edge treatments. Topics Discussed: 🌟 Autism: Neurofeedback approaches that work 🌟 ADHD: Solutions and strategies for focus and calm 🌟 SMR vs. Mu Rhythms: What's the difference? 🌟 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Does it enhance neurofeedback? 🌟 EEG Modalities: ILF, Amplitude Training, Loretta, and more Key Moments: 0:00 Pre-Show 1:43 Microplastics: Forever Plastics 2:33 Equipment Issues: Joy Lunt 4:46 Home Devices 5:45 Mind Media and Erwin Shout-Out 6:55 Wellness Device vs. Diagnostic 8:40 Why Don’t We Diagnose? 10:10 Is DSM a Valid Actuarial Table? 10:40 Show Start 11:14 Difference Between Neuroptimal and Other Devices 16:10 Santiago Brand’s Thoughts on Equipment and Modality 21:22 What Does Dr. Hill Do With His 80% Remote Clients? https://peakbraininstitute.com/22:28 Cognionics Systems for Home/Remote http://www.cognionics.com/index.php/p...24:35 Is There Such a Thing as a True Dry Sensor Cap? 25:57 Faraday Cages Show Clip    • 🧠 Are We Over Diagnosing Dyslexia? Pl...  28:00 50 and 60 Hz Artifacts: USA vs. Europe – Dr. Hill 29:35 Math vs. Language Centers 30:50 John Mekrut’s Thoughts on Who Should Deliver Neurofeedback 32:50 Barry Sterman’s SMR and MU 34:03 Santiago Brand’s Term: Positive Dissociation 36:35 Athletes and Frontal Lobe Disconnection 42:10 Heavy Metals Detox and Neurofeedback? 51:30 Holistic Approach: Santiago Brand 54:30 Dr. Hill’s Baked Goods 55:05 Harm Reduction Through Snobbery 57:00 Issues With People on Keto Diets 58:30 Protocols, Equipment, and Technicians 1:06:10 Mindlift Experience? 1:07:18 Parental Stress: Surgeon General Warning https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/0...1:12:25 Are Games and Videos the Best Thing to Use for Feedback in Training Sessions? 1:14:40 Dr. Hill’s Theory on Why Videos Don’t Work in Neurofeedback for Implicit Learning 1:16:25 Zukor Air Games https://zukorinteractive.com/air/1:19:30 Working With Tiny Kids: Hacks in Training 1:20:10 Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Help With Neurofeedback? 1:24:40 Dr. Andrew Hill: Peak Brain Locations https://peakbraininstitute.com/about-...1:25:01 John Mekrut: Balanced Brain Network https://thebalancedbrain.com/our-team... 💡 Support Us on Patreon: 👉   / neuronoodle  #NeuroNoodle #Neurofeedback #Autism #ADHD #Podcast #BrainHealth #SMRvsMu #HyperbaricTherapy #MentalHealth #PeteJansons #MariSwingle #JayGunkelman #AnthonyRamos #JoyLunt #JohnMekrut #JoshuaMoore #SantiagoBrand #AndrewHill

🎄 Merry Christmas from NeuroNoodle! Join us for a festive conversation with Dr. Mari Swingle and Pete Jansons. In this holiday special, we dive into critical topics like tech addiction, mental health, holiday gifting habits, and the importance of face-to-face connection in today’s digital world. Dr. Mari also shares insights from her groundbreaking book i-Minds and discusses practical strategies for better mental well-being. 🎧 Topics Covered: ✨ The impact of tech addiction on kids and families. 🎁 Holiday gifting: Are we teaching gratitude or indulgence? 💬 Building meaningful connections during the holidays. 📅 Smart goal-setting and habits for the New Year. 🧠 Neurofeedback apps for calming the mind and improving sleep. Key Moments: 0:000:43 i-Minds Stocking Stuffer i-Minds book https://www.amazon.com/i-Minds-Comput...1:59 Cell Phones banned in LA Schools 2:07 France banned cell phones in schools https://www.theguardian.com/world/art...2:29 Dr. Mari Swingle and the dreaded "3 P's" of the cell phone 4:00 Jonathan Haidt book Anxious Generation https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-gen... https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book4:46 Dr. Mari Swingle was one of the first people to study Internet Addiction with EEG and came up with the big 3 effects of screen addiction 8:35 Gender Issues and Politics 10:11 How old should you be to pick your own gender? 19:04 When is the brain developed enough (frontal lobes) to make solid decisions? 23:45 Do we do our children a disservice by giving them too many gifts? 25:49 Why are we so unhappy? 26:49 New Year's Eve, New Year, New You? Are resolutions good to do? 30:18 SMART Goals 33:08 How long does it take to form a habit or ritual? 33:40 Plan your schedule for the week so you feel in control 34:20 To-Do system of organization: Dr. Mari’s suggestion on what to do 36:30 Last-minute stocking stuffer for Christmas gift: Swinglesonic App https://swinglesonic.com/ Brain Calm 37:30 Sleep Flo App https://swinglesonic.com/product/slee...38:36 Merry Christmas and Holiday Wishes 🎅 Let’s rethink our holiday habits and create meaningful traditions that nurture our mental health and relationships. 👉 Support the podcast on Patreon:   / neuronoodle   👉 Visit Swingle Sonic for Neurofeedback Apps: https://www.swinglesonic.com 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on neurofeedback, mental health, and brain science! #Neurofeedback #BrainHealth #MentalWellbeing #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #DrMariSwingle #IMinds #JonathanHaidt #Swinglesonic #BrainCalm #SleepFlo #HolidayWellness #NewYearNewYou #SmartGoals #Habits #FamilyTime #ChristmasGifts #ParentingTips #PeteJansons

🎙️ Welcome to the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast featuring Jay Gunkelman and Dr. Mari Swingle! This episode dives into the fascinating world of EEG, aging, developmental neuroscience, and neurofeedback techniques. 🧠✨ 📌 Key Topics Covered: 🔸 The Role of Delta Activity: Insights into Delta waves in newborns and their significance in brain development. 🔸 Aging and EEG Patterns: Understanding how EEG reveals cognitive aging and executive function challenges in older adults. 🔸 Developmental Neuroscience: Mirror neurons, empathy, and the critical role of early life experiences in psychopathology. 🔸 Neurofeedback Techniques: Explore brain brightening methods to improve sleep, cognition, and quality of life. 🔸 Cardiac Clues in EEG: How EEG might hint at heart-related issues. 📌 Key Moments: 🔹 0:00 Introduction 🔹 0:59 Jay Gunkelman screen share on Aging 🔹 1:05 One Month Old EEG Normal 🔹 1:49 Delta Wave Activity in the Cortex 🔹 4:50 Neonatal EEG Specialist (below one year of age) 🔹 5:09 "Trace Alternant" EEG Patterns – Learn about patterns in premature newborns during sleep 🔹 5:30 EEG Before You Die – Burst Suppression 🔹 6:50 EEG of a 2-Year-Old 🔹 12:33 EEG of a 72-Year-Old with Word-Finding Difficulty 🔹 14:08 Understanding Orexin and Its Role in Sleep and Wakefulness 🔹 15:40 Ischemia Definition 🔹 22:12 Temporal Delta Wave Presentation – When the Heart’s Not Pumping Properly 🔹 25:10 TIRDA – Temporal Intermittent Rhythmic Delta Activity 🔹 26:05 Can EEG Reveal Heart Problems? 🔹 32:25 Brain Brightening Techniques for Cognitive Impairment 🔹 36:00 Early Developmental Years – Face Reactions to Parents and Neurotransmitter Development 🔹 45:11 Clips from Ruth Lanius Show:    • Ruth Lanius Interview: PTSD, Emotions...   🔹 45:19 Clips from Tomas Ros Show:    • Tomas Ros: Neuroscientist, ADHD, PTSD...  #Neurofeedback #EEG #BrainScience #MentalHealth #NeuroNoodle #JayGunkelman #DrMariSwingle #BrainHealth #DevelopmentalNeuroscience #DeltaWaves #NeurofeedbackTraining #AgingBrain #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychopathology #CognitiveImpairment #HeartHealth #petejansons

Dive into this thought-provoking live Q&A session as our expert panel tackles Brett Favre’s recent Parkinson’s diagnosis and explores how neurofeedback may help alleviate symptoms for Parkinson’s and other conditions like CTE. Featuring stories of resilience, breakthroughs in brain health, and answers to your burning questions, this episode covers: Brett Favre's diagnosis and the link to NFL head trauma Neurofeedback’s potential in managing Parkinson’s, CTE, and more The science behind thalamocortical dysrhythmia and alpha rebound effects Key insights on treating autism, insomnia, and ADHD with neurofeedback Unraveling hyperfocus vs. flow and the role of the salience network Our panel includes neurofeedback legends like Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Mari Swingle, Joy Lunt, and more. Tune in to learn how cutting-edge brain health treatments can transform lives. Key Moments: 0:001:19 Personality Disorder Joy Lunt Story with client and EEG 5:22 Question: Can you see personality disorders with EEG? 6:35 FMRI Study Salience Network twice the size in depressed patients 10:40 Addiction 16:31 Question: How is the thalamocortical dysrhythmia defined mathematically? 18:10 Question: What do you make of the Alpha Rebound effect in a case of training down persistent eyes-open alpha? Is it something that should be trained through, or will it reduce over time? 19:52 Brett Favre Parkinson's diagnosis clip    • 🏈 Brett Favre Announces Parkinson's D...  19:58 Joy Lunt's Mom Parkinson's story and Neurofeedback working to help symptoms 25:15 Dementia Pugilistica (Boxer’s Brain) 25:40 CTE and NFL players having 1/3 diagnosis? 29:01 Can you differentiate between a head injury and parkinsonism? 31:05 The frozen people story 32:28 Implants for parkinsonism 33:55 Digital Ozempic? Can Neurofeedback turn off cravings? 39:30 Question: What is an earworm? 40:00 Insomnia 41:23 Question: Best way to train deeper awareness? 55:21 Question: What should be prioritized first when working with a child with Autism? 59:07 Question: What's the difference between hyperfocus and flow? 💬 Have a question for our panel? Join us live every Wednesday at 6 PM CST! 📌 Disclaimer: The content in this Q&A is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult with your primary care physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions related to your health. #BrettFavre #Parkinsons #Neurofeedback #BrainHealth #CTE #NFL #MentalHealth #ADHD #Autism #Insomnia #FlowState #AlphaRebound #BrainScience

🎙️ Join NeuroNoodle Q&A Live as we tackle your real-time questions about neurofeedback, brain health, and mental well-being. This special episode features our expert panel: Dr. Andrew Hill (Founder, Peak Brain Institute) Dr. Mari Swingle (Author, "i-Minds") John Mekrut (Advocate for PTSD and Neurofeedback) Anthony Ramos (Neurofeedback Practitioner & Mental Health Advocate) Host: Pete Jansons Key Topics Covered: ✅ Concussions: Fencing vs. Posturing Reflex Explained ✅ ADHD: Can Neurofeedback Help or Cure It? ✅ Autism: Understanding Meltdowns and Shutdowns ✅ Psychedelics: Potential Role in Neurofeedback and Mental Health ✅ Why Every Young Athlete Needs an EEG Baseline Key Moments: 0:001:20 Guardian Helmet 2:19 Tua Concussion Podcast Clip    • Another Tua Concussion: Neurofeedback...  2:26 Fencing versus posturing    • fencing response  4:20 What is a concussion? 6:40 Difference between posturing and fencing response 10:30 It’s not just American football—female soccer players have a worse incidence of brain injuries 13:50 Bike guard sensor 15:40 Have helmets increased brain injuries? Soccer? 16:35 Hockey 17:45 TBI is linked to a likelihood of depression and sleep issues 20:17 If you get a physical every year for a baseline to play sports, why not an EEG? 21:08 How young should a child be to get a baseline EEG? 23:50 Question on OPCA 24:50 Brain source of meltdowns/shutdowns in autistic kids 27:35 How to find a threshold on a brain scan EEG 28:30 How does Dissociative Identity Disorder show in an EEG? Is it a lot of hypercoherence, typically in the beta range? 29:30 Psychics 30:20 How close are we to automatically cleaning EEG artifacts to trust that the results are accurate? 32:47 Is there an open source where we can all share our databases of EEGs? 33:46 Question: How effective are BioExplorer and BioEra.co? 35:13 Dr. Andrew Hill's business is 80% remote—what program does he use? 38:20 Question: Psychedelics in neurofeedback and mental health 42:45 Beta spindles in EEG and psychedelics 44:45 Question: Will neurofeedback get rid of ADHD or just help manage it better? 45:26 Clip to Jay Gunkelman ADHD show clip    • 🧠 ADD & ADHD Insights with Jay Gunkel...  48:12 Question: BioEra and BioExplorer 51:29 Question: Meditation and neurofeedback—can they complement each other? 54:00 Question: Doing low-level laser therapy before or after a neurofeedback session? 56:50 Overtraining on home training protocols 58:30 Question: How can I learn neurofeedback effectively? 1:00:40 Is there any relation between beta hypercoherence and intelligence? 💬 Have questions? Join our next live session every Wednesday at 6 PM CST on the NeuroNoodle YouTube channel! Disclaimer: Content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding health decisions. #Neurofeedback #Concussions #ADHD #Autism #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #QandA #NeuroNoodle #EEG #Psychedelics #LivePodcast

Join Pete Jansons and the NeuroNoodle Q&A panel for an engaging discussion on neurofeedback, mental health, and brain health topics. This session covers: A breakthrough Penn State study on Ozempic reducing opioid addiction by 40% (https://www.psu.edu/news/research/sto...) The Australian weatherman’s live panic attack and how neurofeedback can help (https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/14/world/...) Why CPT codes and insurance reimbursements for neurofeedback are outdated The potential for neurofeedback in treating panic attacks, brain fog, and post-surgery recovery What to know about neurofeedback devices for home training Panelists include Jay Gunkelman, Joy Lunt, John Mekrut, Joshua Moore, and Anthony Ramos. Get actionable insights, personal stories, and expert advice. Key Moments: 0:00 Pre-show Chat with Joy Lunt and Anthony Ramos 1:19 Pete Jansons on the road from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri 2:15 Ozempic is cutting addiction in opioid addicts by 40% in Penn State study: https://www.psu.edu/news/research/sto...3:27 Weatherman has a panic attack on air: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/14/world/...7:25 Joshua Moore Joins the Show 8:21 Joy Lunt on Panic Attacks 10:14 Lexapro and Xanax versus neurofeedback for dealing with panic attacks 12:10 John Mekrut Joins the Show 12:45 How does insurance CPT codes pay for treatment? Joy Lunt's soapbox rant 16:53 Why are the reimbursement rates for neurofeedback so low? 19:50 Medicare won’t cover anything for neurofeedback, not even Brain Brightening for the elderly 20:43 Inside info from a Medicare rep on the problem they have with neurofeedback: Need for data from ADD studies. Who will pay for studies? 21:46 Jay Gunkelman joins the chat 25:11 Question: "Is there anyone that neurofeedback is not suited for? What type of person should be careful before beginning treatment (training)?" 26:14 Is there something that could show on an EEG brain scan indicating a person is not suited for training? 32:45 Ketamine treatment and EEG warning patterns 35:44 Question on the standardization of services in neurofeedback 36:13 Question on neurofeedback efficacy for aftereffects of intense sedation (brain fog) 39:28 Joy Lunt on working with post-surgery brain fog 41:22 Using neurofeedback to bring people out of comas (clip) 48:19 What is a panic attack? Jay Gunkelman explains 49:28 Are panic disorders easy to train with neurofeedback? 52:51 For people considering neurofeedback: (John Mekrut) "You’re not broken. Neurofeedback gives your brain the capacity to manage yourself and gives you the feeling of control." 54:19 Question on how to manage neurofeedback at home between sessions (home training). Joy Lunt shares her thoughts 59:06 Epilepsy: 100 sessions 1:04:00 Question on the vagus nerve and neurofeedback 1:09:15 "We’d like to take what we talk about in Q&A and carry it over to our Thursday show. The audience drives the content." #Neurofeedback #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PanicAttacks #NeuroNoodlePodcast #EEGTraining #Ozempic #InsuranceReform Join our Q&A sessions live every Wednesday at 6 PM CST on YouTube and drive the conversation with your questions!