NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

Guy Odishaw and Fran Bieganek from Bhakti Wellness Join our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons, Dr. Skip Hrin, and Neurofeedback Legend Jay Gunkelman to talk about their Brain Clinic as well as the unfortunate news about Chicago Bears Football player Steve McMichael being diagnosed with ALS Quotes: "All ADHD ain't the same" "Nobody ever comes in complaining that grandpa got so nice" "The Frontal Lobe is the Pianist that plays the motor strip keyboard" "DSM makes a very good door stop or keeps the outhouse from topping over" Topics/Notes: ALS 11x greater occurrence if you've had TBI (Sports Athletes, Veterans prone) Photobiomodulation (PBM Therapy) Angel and the Assasin Elon Musk/Neuralink Once diagnosed with ALS you have on average  2.5 years left to live medicine can buy 3 more months Have an idea for a topic/guest? Pete@neuronoodle.com

Dr. Martijn Arns Researcher Director and Founder of Research Institute Brainclinics joins Neuropsychologists, Dr. Laura Jansons, Dr. Skip Hrin, and newest CoHost Neurofeedback Tech Legend Jay Gunkelman  Justin Fields is entering the NFL Draft next week and was projected to be a #3 pick. He recently disclosed he has epilepsy and this may impact his draft status. We discuss this as well as seizures. Quotes: "It's entirely possible to be an elite athlete and manage" "3 product roles for Neurofeedback that have substantial evidence behind them 1 Theta/Beta 2 SMR 3 Slowcorticol potential "Talk therapy isn't very good for ADHD" "Unexpected epileptiform content in the EEG is the #1 predictor of medication failure #2 is Beta Spindles #3 predictor low voltage eeg focal problems" "I highly recommend brain surgery if you need it but I don't know if id line up to have them sticking all that in (Neuralink)" Topics: Evidence-Based/Personalized medicine Stratified Medicine Absence Seizures What happens during a seizure Dave Matthews Band  Martijn suggested bringing on Thomas Ross Topics? Suggestions? pete@neurofeedback.com

Dr. David Helfand owner of Lifewise joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to chat about how he uses Neurofeedback and EEG with talk therapy in his practice. Quotes: "Your symptoms are not your problem but your wellness is your responsibility" " My issue with calling someone borderline is that it puts the onus, the label  on the individual"  "Neurofeedback can cause you to lose your taste for your drug of choice" "If I had my way I'd have every talk therapy client do a brain map at the beginning" "If you are in a dead-end job that's sucking the life out of you, 100 sessions of Neurofeedback will not be as a strong of an effect as a change of environment. You need both" "When people come in with their diagnostic label, I'm more interested in their experience" "DSM is too individually focused. It needs a broader holistic approach." Topics: Concussions Neuromeditation Diagnostic Labeling Talk Therapy/Couples Therapy Sleep Issues Neurotherapy

QEEG Tech Guru, and Mento,r Jay (Mr. Miyagi) Gunkelman was on the show a few episodes back and he suggested bringing on Santiago Brand. He is Vice-President Psytech Bioscience Scientific Consultant (neuropractor) at MYNEURVA Neuroscience consultant EDUVIC and Psychotherapy & Trauma Institute Clinical Director Brand Neurofeedback What another great call by Jay! Santiago on Instagram Santiago on Youtube Santiago Brand joined our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin for a nice chat Quotes: "To give a client a diagnosis is like giving an actor a character. They are going to own it, and they are going to me in character." "Getting an EEG should be a standard practice as mandatory as getting a vaccination  for smallpox" "Practice of elite sports is not really healthy, its a very hazardous situation" "Sleep disturbances are common amongst elite athletes" Topics: Neurofeedback and training for Bipolar Diagnosis Peak performance and elite athletes Post Covid world and kids (Zoom Fatigue) Beta Spindling Special education in schools will be lacking 80% of funding they will need for special education PTSD Concussions and role of eeg in annual physical for athletes Santiago suggested bringing on Linda Walker next Have a comment, idea, or topic for show? Email pete@neuronoodle.com

Neuropsychologists Dr.Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin discuss Primitive Reflexes Quotes from the show "I don't think we are ok with just letting Adderall be the only answer" "You have reflexes that help you get birthed" "Yes this is the bashing the DSM show" Topics: C Section Births Baby's role in getting itself born Basal Ganglia stopping unwanted behavior Decoupling Overflow (The reason why Michael Jordan sticks his tongue out) Book/Link Reference: Dr. Laura presentation on C Section vs. Vaginal Births Dr. Skip Book Shout out  Attention, Balance and Coordination: The A.B.C. of Learning Success by Sally Goddard Blythe Have an idea, Topic, or guest for the show? Email pete jansons pete@neuronoodle.com

 Dr. Tony Ebel from The Pediatric Experience and Premier Wellness Care joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to discuss Chiropractic and Neurofeedback best practices. Some Dr.Tony Quotes: "I'm not looking to pathologize the problem, I'm looking to quantify it, locate it, track it so we can eradicate it" "I took the DSM and made it into a sticky note there are 3 types of clients 1) Raging Bulls 2 Drunken Bulls 3 Both" "Scans dictate Plans" "The Silent Miracles are the Best" "Chiropractic used to talk about the 4 T's Trauma, Toxins, Thoughts and Technology" "Our hands are our sensors" "Most of the meltdowns occur when our kids have to leave" Topics: High School Sports starting up. What scans should you do? ADHD Spectrum seizures Bob Thatcher's Cerebellum Scan Perfect Storm Birth Trauma Hypoxic Events EEG+EMG Top 3 Clients treated 1) Austism Spectrum 2) Sensory 3) ADHD Dr Tony suggested bringing on David Fletcher to chat HRV Have an idea for topic or guest? pete@neuronoodle.com

QEEG Guru Jay Gunkelman has been analyzing QEEGS for over 50 years joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin   Some epic quotes from "Jay G"  re: DSM "You could burn it and flush it down the toilet and I think you've treated it appropriately"  "It's the false standard to which we are held" "It doesn't predict anything but your billing" "Good administrative tool" Re: Insurance "They are in the business to deny coverage" Topics include: Autism The Signal In the Noise "Gunkelmentary" Walter Freeman "Jay G" suggested to bring on the show next... Santiago Brand and Martijn Arms Listener Ben P wrote in and asked and we answered: 1. I would love to learn more about methods of transcranial stimulation - or Alpha Stim - or - Len Oaks system- some method that involves actually running current into your body.  2. My primary issues are emotional based which manifest as OCD. I'd really like to hear how neurofeedback helps people, or case studies, deal with and work through emotional-based problems. Can neuro help someone develop the capacity for emotional connection for example?-  Questions? Ideas for Topic or guest? Pete@NeuroNoodle.com

 John S Anderson  suggested bringing Dave Siever CEO of Mind Alive on the show as a guest. What a great call! Dave joined our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to chat about how Neurofeedback and Biofeedback can help the symptoms of TMJ and TInnitus. Topics Discussed: Types of TMJ Types of Tinnitus AVE Audio-Visual Entrainment devices Dave has many research articles which can be found here Atlas bone being the culprit in many problems with Concussions Mind Alive Inc - Webinars – Mind Alive Inc. TBI Dave suggested Becky Bassham to come on the show. Rebecca Bassham is a consultant specializing in peak performance, self-regulation, cognitive behavior and improved mental functioning.  She is a board-certified neurofeedback counselor and certified in Quantitative EEG (QEEG-T). Ideas for a guest or topic? Email Pete Jansons pete@neuronoodle.com

Dr. Brian Razzino is a Psychologist and listener of the NeuroNoodle Podcast. He asks Dr. Skp Hrin questions on how he can add Neurofeedback and Biofeedback to his practice.  Dr Brian is also a well-known tiktok artist @Dr.Razzino Other topics/?'s asked on  today's show: Are Neurofeedback programs all the same? What is the difference in equipment and software? ADHD Training in children Anxiety Training in children Stens Corporation equipment Bob Thatchers Applied Neuroscience/Neuroguide Alpha Stim equipment Have a suggestion or guest for show? pete@neuronoodle.com

Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin are joined by Dr. Richard Gevirtz who is a  Professor of Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego. He is also an HRV Trainer with the Stens Corporation. On our last episode,  John S. Anderson Suggested bringing Dr. Gevirtz on, and what a great call! Topics Discussed: What is HRV? When did you start your studies with HRV? When did you meet Steve Stern at Stens? How did you start training with Stens? Using HRV  “training”  for  chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal pain, and trauma Treating middle school children's anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders and depression can be done in 5-6 sessions and under $1000 Blood Pressure training Vagus Nerve Stephen W. Porges The Polyvagal Perspective Yoga and Breathing ACT Therapy Link to Dr Gevirtz Video KYTO device Mark Stern HRV Video Depression, Anxiety, PTSD POTS Have an idea for a topic or guest? pete@neuronoodle.com