NeuroFlex Podcast

Dr. Lawrence Lazarus is a physician with 30-plus-years' experience specializing in medicine and psychiatry; author of two prize-winning books about practical strategies to navigate America's complex healthcare system. After having developed, as a physician, coping strategies to deal with his emotional reactions to the Pandemic, treated physicians and other health professionals, and reviewed the scientific literature, he has developed successful treatment strategies for those suffering from traumatic stress reactions, such as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). https://www.amazon.com/Lawrence-W-Lazarus-MD/e/B00GUPBY0Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://qualityaffordablehealthcare.net

For much of his early life, Jay Shifman was told that he was living with a debilitating Mental Illness. As his condition worsened, he was prescribed more drugs at ever higher doses until, in his early 20s, he was daily taking more than the estimated lethal dosage for multiple drugs and living with a full-blown Addiction to prescription pills. At 23, after two suicide attempts, an overdose, and time spent in an inpatient hospital and a rehab facility, he decided enough was enough and pledged to withdraw from all of his prescriptions. After years of having his struggle chosen for him—to simply make it through the day—he finally chose what to struggle for. He has written for publications including David’s Voice, New York Minute Magazine and Guy Talk. A graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Psychology, he strives every day to end the stigma around the topics of Mental Health and Addiction by telling his story and helping others tell theirs. Jay has certifications in Psychological First Aid, Drug Policy and the Social Contexts of Mental Health and Illnesses, Suicide Prevention, and Coaching, among others. You can learn more about his experience by visiting his LinkedIn page and you can find his podcast, the Choose Your Struggle podcast, on Stitcher, Apple, Castbox, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify.https://www.jayshifman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifmanhttps://medium.com/authority-magazine/jay-shifman-how-to-develop-mindfulness-and-serenity-during-stressful-or-uncertain-times-8fe4d07006cdhttps://www.safeproject.us/story/jays-story-why-i-carry-narcan-everywhere/

Dr. Nizar Taki is a plastic surgeon turned life coach. A student of human consciousness and the nature of reality, he helps clients take control of their realities and step into their true selves through one-on-one coaching.In this episode of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Nizar and I discuss the most common roadblocks clients run into in his life coaching practice, the divide between the left and right brain, along with how the story you tell yourself dictates the outcome of your life.

Ed Kressy had a lot of opportunities in life: college education, career with Genentech (named Fortune Magazine's Number One "Best Company to Work For"), home ownership in San Francisco.Yet he threw it all, and much more, away to two decades of drug addiction. He spent months in jail, and years in destitution. His final 11 devastating years of addiction to methamphetamine resulted in harrowing psychosis, including extreme paranoia around the FBI.After getting clean in 2008, he discovered: Just because you're done with drugs, doesn't mean drugs are done with you. He continued to battle severe mental health challenges.Fortunately, amazing individuals inspired him to pursue a path of self-improvement, spirituality, and service to others. In 2019, FBI Director Christopher Wray recognized him with his Director's Community Leadership Award.His inspiring transformation is the subject of his upcoming book, My Addiction & Recovery: Just Because You're Done with Drugs, Doesn't Mean Drugs Are Done with You (Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press, April 2020).His articles appear in The Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Vox. He has appeared on stage for The Moth.He volunteers for the FBI and Police Department in his hometown of San Francisco, helping their outreach to communities affected by incarceration and addiction.He spends days and weekends in California state prisons, volunteering for organizations (Defy Ventures and Hustle 2.0) that deliver training in entrepreneurism and employment for currently and formerly incarcerated men and women.He leads a weekly Toastmasters-style meeting in a women's unit of San Francisco County Jail.https://www.amazon.com/My-Addiction-Recovery-Because-Doesnt/dp/1950367169https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/05/03/i-was-meth-addict-thief-today-im-being-honored-by-fbi/https://www.vox.com/first-person/2016/12/1/13779148/meth-drug-addiction-help

Lauren Polly is many things, a Certified Speech Language Pathologist who runs a hospital department; a Coach who empowers college students, individuals and businesspeople; a gifted speaker and author. Chiefly what she is, is an inspiration: someone who stirs people to be more proactive, find their way, and make the proverbial lemonade out of what we’re handed.Lauren received her Master’s degree from the University of Virginia in Communication Disorders with a focus in Speech and Language Pathology. She is the author of, The Other Side of Bipolar, an internationally best-selling and multi-award-winning book.https://laurenpolly.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Bipolar-ebook/dp/B01LOXHVJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535682976&sr=8-1&keywords=the+other+side+of+bipolar

Wendi Friesen is a worldwide leader in creating rapid change for life's difficult problems. Since 1994 her Hypnotherapy expertise at Wendi.com has massively influenced the lives of millions worldwide and brought insight, wisdom and spiritual growth to people in need. I can help you.She has often described by colleagues as a powerful healer, teacher and a creative marketing expert. She has been on numerous TV shows, radio shows and live performances and she is an energetic and inspiring speaker.She also crossed the Atlantic in a Sailboat that I bought. It was almost a fatal 3,000 mile trip! https://www.wendi.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Wendi-Friesen/e/B009RQK0NU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Dr. Paolo Cassano, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, discusses his studies on transcranial photobiomodulation with near-infrared light for anxiety and mood disorders. Topics include the effects of light therapy on the brain and mitochondria, comparing Italian and American approaches to psychiatry, biomarkers and tests for brain function, and future research opportunities.

Erika Flint is an award-winning hypnotist and hypnotherapy instructor, best-selling author, speaker, and a co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. She is the founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center for Training & Services in Bellingham, WA, and the creator of the Reprogram Your Weight system of lasting weight loss without the struggle. Erika came on the podcast to discuss how our subconscious and unconscious beliefs drive our lives, and how we can go about reprogramming the brain through hypnotherapy. We discussed her new book "Can You Be a Hypnotist," how to find a trained hypnotherapist, and what happens in the brain when we sink into deeper states created through hypnosis.

Dr. Berman earned his Master’s and PhD in Psychoeducational Processes from Temple University, where he studied group and organizational behavior. He obtained certification in Bioenergetic Analysis at the Philadelphia Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis in 1983. He has participated in post-graduate training workshops and seminars in Systems-Centered Therapy, and the Feldenkrais Method. He was certified in EEG biofeedback in 2003.Dr. Berman currently consults to senior executives and management teams on the application of cognitive neuroscience in leadership development and performance. He has often consulted on issues regarding team development, group relations, and organizational culture. He has taken a leadership role in expanding the application of EEG biofeedback and related technologies into the treatment of and neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.   In this episode of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Dr. Berman and I discuss the mechanisms of brain photobiomodulation and the research his Quiet Mind foundation is doing with the technology, the NFL and olympic team's use of biofeedback technologies, and the future of neurotechnology.

Dr. Cynthia Kerson is currently the founder and director of education for APEd (Applied Psychophysiology Education) and professor at Saybrook University, Dept. of Psychophysiology. She is BCIA certified in biofeedback, neurofeedback, and Heart Rate Variability and holds certification as a diplomate in QEEG and mentors applicants for all certifications. currently the founder and director of education for APEd (Applied Psychophysiology Education) and professor at Saybrook University, Dept. of Psychophysiology. She is BCIA certified in biofeedback, neurofeedback, and Heart Rate Variability and holds certification as a diplomate in QEEG and mentors applicants for all certifications. In this episode, Cynthia and I discuss the latest in biofeedback and neurofeedback technology, the utilization of the EEG or QEEG in psychology and psychiatry, and tailoring medications to the results of these electrophysiological tests.