Leaving it all on the Canvas | Episode 80
A recent webinar brought up some interesting questions about racing thoughts before bed. Racing thoughts are the minds way to strategize to avoid a threat also known as a sympathetic...
READ MORECBD, I Found One That Worked | Episode 78
|Brain Chemistry, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Psychology, Stress Management Techniques
A recent webinar brought up some interesting questions about racing thoughts before bed. Racing thoughts are the minds way to strategize to avoid a threat also known as a sympathetic...
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Self-Regulation: A Journey Towards Autism Acceptance
Six years ago, my life took a turn I never anticipated. My son was diagnosed with autism, and like any parent, I plunged into a world of research, desperate to...
READ MOREBe Aware of What You Consume….and How You Feel | Episode 76
|Brain Chemistry, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Nutrition and Diet, Podcast, Stress Management Techniques
A recent webinar brought up some interesting questions about racing thoughts before bed. Racing thoughts are the minds way to strategize to avoid a threat also known as a sympathetic...
READ MORENever Go to Bed Angry | Episode 76
|Brain Chemistry, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Neurodiversity, Podcast, Psychology, Stress Management Techniques
A recent webinar brought up some interesting questions about racing thoughts before bed. Racing thoughts are the minds way to strategize to avoid a threat also known as a sympathetic...
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Sugar and the Sympathetically Dominant Body
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is composed of two primary branches: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The SNS is responsible for the body's "fight...
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Dopamine: The Neurochemical of Motivation and Balance
Dopamine is often colloquially referred to as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter. But it’s so much more than just something that makes you feel good. It plays crucial roles in a range...
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The Science of Emotion
The Science of Emotion: Understanding the Link between Feelings and the Autonomic Nervous System The emotions we experience daily, from the exuberance of joy to the heaviness of sorrow, are...
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The Power of HRV: Decoding the Language of Your Autonomic Nervous System
The Power of HRV: Decoding the Language of Your Autonomic Nervous System Heart Rate Variability, commonly known as HRV, has become a buzzword in the wellness and biohacking communities. But...
READ MOREMental Training Zones | Episode 55
If you think Zone Heart Rate Training is the best way to build endurance (I think it is) then imagine using the same principles to build mental endurance... I grabbed...
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Self Regulation is Your Key to Everything | Episode 50
|Brain Chemistry, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Stress Management Techniques
I hate to pat myself on the back, but I have to for this one. This podcast was definitely one of my best :). A simple, straight forward break down...
READ MOREConditioned Compliance or Meeting the Body’s Needs | Episode 49
ABA is forced conditioned behavior compliance that uses, what they call "play", to correct what they call, "inappropriate behaviors". I truly believe all this does is condition the child to...
READ MOREAnti-Depressants, My Personal Fight | Episode 43
It typically takes me to get burnt twice before I learn not to touch a hot stove. In this episode I run through my personal journey of coming off anti...
READ MOREASMR – Weird But it Might Work | Episode 38
In this episode I chat a bit about ASMR and how I think it could potentially correlate to more nervous system toning. At first it will give you the willys...
READ MOREBe OK With Discomfort | Episode 36
I'm a 100% pleasure seeker. I will literally build complex systems in order to make life more comfortable. The problem is, by avoiding discomfort I reject an opportunity for growth....
READ MOREInternal Discomfort and Your Reality | Episode 35
A few scenarios popped up for me that lead me to believe that if I could just control how I am feeling then very few things would bother me. How...
READ MOREObservational Problem Solving | Episode 32
I listened to a really cool podcast by Jim Kwik the brain coach and his guest Anat Baniel. She works with Autistic children and coaches their parents on how to...
READ MOREBe Activated & Nervous System Conditioning | Episode 24
In this episode, I run through a refresher on what Be Activated is and how over the long term can provide gradual benefits to multiple areas of the body and...
READ MOREPolyvagal Theory | Episode 22
I started a new book because of my fascination with the Vagus Nerve. The Polyvagal Theory. I'm about 2 chapters in and there are things related to the Vagus Nerve...
READ MOREMake it Open Gym | Episode 21
I think there should be movement and sensory input provided prior to any melt downs or sensory overload experiences. Have a listen and let me know what you think!
READ MOREProper Breathing Changed Everything | Episode 17
As a person that battled anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, chronic injury and even cancer, it took a while for me to reckon with my body to find solutions. Conditioning my...
READ MORERemoving The Mind | Episode 12
The ego or the mind does not trust the body to get things done. The body has done all of the training yet the mind thinks it knows better. Could...
READ MOREBe, Do, Have | Episode 5
I was listening to this psychologists theory on the subconscious and it seemed to make a ton of sense. It had to do with an attitude that you carry with...
READ MOREOffensive Minded Subconscious | Episode 3
I've recently started reading a book called Grow Rich with the Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy. In my interpretation, the subconscious mind is responsible for everything that...
READ MOREDopamine Reward System | Episode 2
Dopamine is our master. Are you able to recognize how, when and where dopamine has full control over your actions? Take a quick trip with me as we explore the...
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Brain Chemistry and The Body
I’ve always been a believer that your brain chemistry essentially determines your emotional state. I also think that our emotional state has a massive impact on our overall physiology, energy...
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