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TwoFunGuys Podcast đRevitalize Your Brain: Overcome Anxiety & Sharpen Cognition with Advanced Neurotech with Toby Pasman | TFG EP.28In this episode of the Two Fun Guys Podcast, Toby Pasman, an applied neuroscientist, joins us to chat about the transformative power of neurotechnology in optimizing brain function and conquering social anxiety. Toby's expertise spans brainwave patterns, neurofeedback therapy, and the potential of psychedelics in reshaping cognition. From the benefits of binaural beats to infrared light therapy, Toby navigates through enhancing brain health with tailored neurofeedback and innovative technologies. Delving into brainwave frequencies like alpha, beta, and gamma, we explore their roles in inducing flow states and shaping mental states, while also shedding light on brain-enhancing substances and practices...
2024-05-281h 24
Growth, Grace, and GratitudeOptimizing Brain Performance, Neurofeedback, & Nutrition with Neuroscientist Toby PasmanOn todays episode, Neuroscientist Toby Pasman (@neuroflex on Instagram) joins in to share incredible insight into the world of neurotechnology & neurophysiology to help the collective maximize brain health & performance. Toby helps high performers unlock their brains full potential with brain scans & neurofeedback training. Toby believes that much of what we call âmental health disordersâ are really brain health disorders, and when we fix the underlying neurobiology, how weâre able to perceive and interact with our world dramatically improves. Follow us for weekly inspired conversation on here and on YouTube @GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcast, on Instagram @Growthandgracemindset, and get your empath awakening poem book...
2024-05-1633 min
NeuroFlex PodcastChanging Habits and Rediscovering Sobriety with Mike Hardenbrook | Episode 225In this episode of the Neuroflex podcast, host Toby Passman interviews Mike Hardenbrook, a lifelong entrepreneur, tech executive, digital nomad, and author of 'No Willpower Required'. Mike shares insights from his personal journey through habitual drinking, eventual sobriety, and the neuroscience behind habit change. He discusses his initial struggles with alcohol during college and how his lifestyle of high achievement coexisted with nightly drinking. Mike's turning point came with the realization that he needed to change his relationship with alcohol, particularly with the approaching birth of his first daughter. He emphasizes the importance of replacing bad habits with...
2024-05-1537 min
NeuroFlex PodcastRevolutionizing ADHD Treatment with Neurofeedback: A Neurocity Spotlight With AJ Keller | Episode 224In this episode of the Neuroflex podcast, host Toby Paspin interviews AJ Keller, co-founder and CEO of Neurocity, focusing on their work in the EEG and neurofeedback space, particularly for ADHD treatment. Keller discusses Neurocity's approach to non-pharmacological ADHD treatments through advanced neurofeedback techniques, the development of a pocket-sized device to increase accessibility, and how their technology uses audio and neurofeedback to tailor brain activity for enhanced focus and meditation. The conversation explores the potential of neurofeedback to dramatically alter treatments for ADHD and other cognitive states by fostering real-time adjustments in brain activity, pointing towards a future...
2024-05-0841 min
NeuroFlex PodcastLeveraging Neuroscience in Business and Personal Development with Farah Qureshi | Episode 223Leveraging Neuroscience in Business and Personal Development with Farah QureshiIn this episode of the Neuroflex podcast, host Toby Passman interviews Farah Qureshi, a neuroscientist focused on helping professionals achieve resilience and breakthroughs using neuroscience strategies. Qureshi discusses her journey into neuroscience, spurred by a childhood curiosity about mental illness and human behavior. With a 12-year career in neuromarketing, she shares insights on optimizing business performance through understanding human emotions and behaviors. Qureshi also talks about her t...
2024-05-0135 min
NeuroFlex PodcastRevolutionizing Stress Management and Sleep with Dr. Dave Rabin | Episode 222In this episode of the Neuro Flex podcast, host Toby Passman talks with Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and inventor, about Apollo Neuroscience's wearable technology designed to combat chronic stress and improve sleep, focus, and calmness through touch therapy. Dr. Rabin shares the origin story of Apollo, developed initially to support veterans with PTSD by leveraging touch therapy's calming effects on the nervous system. They delve into the science behind the device, discussing its impact on heart rate variability (HRV) and sleep quality, evidenced by clinical trials and user feedback. The conversation also explores Apollo's role in...
2024-04-2443 min
NeuroFlex PodcastExploring the Benefits of Salt Therapy with Leo Tonkin | Episode 221In this episode of the Neuroflex podcast, host Toby Passman interviews Leo Tonkin, founder and CEO of Salt Chamber, to delve into the science and health benefits of salt therapy. They discuss salt therapy's effectiveness for respiratory conditions and skin disorders, the history and development of dry salt therapy, and its application in various wellness practices. Leo shares his personal journey with salt therapy, its growth in the wellness community, and its potential business opportunities. Additionally, they explore salt therapy's impact on indoor air quality, mold control, and its broader health implications, including for respiratory health and COVID-19...
2024-04-1731 min
NeuroFlex PodcastIntegrating Psychedelics into Medicine and Wellness with Dr. Julia Mirer | Episode 220In this episode of the Neuroflex Podcast, host Toby Paspitt interviews Dr. Julia Muirer, a consultant in psychedelic medicine, about her journey from pediatrics to psychedelics, the transformative potential of these substances, and the importance of integrating them responsibly into healthcare. Dr. Muirer discusses the contrasts between her expectations of the medical field and her actual experiences, leading to her departure from traditional medicine to explore alternative healing modalities. Highlighting the transformative effects of psychedelics such as psilocybin and ketamine, she details her own psychedelic experiences that guided her career pivot. Dr. Muirer advocates for education and responsible...
2024-04-0942 min
NeuroFlex PodcastUnlocking the Brain's Potential: Insights on Neurofeedback with Angie Noack | Episode 219In this episode of the Neuro Flex Podcast, host Toby Passman interviews Angie Nowak, Senior Vice President for Brain Code Centers, discussing the transformative impact of neurofeedback on brain health. Angie shares her personal journey into neurofeedback following a brain injury and discusses the evolution and public awareness of neurofeedback over the years. The episode delves into the scientific basis of neurofeedback, its application in treating various conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression, and explores its potential in enhancing cognitive performance. Special attention is given to the brain's neuroplasticity and the customized approach Brain Code C...
2024-03-2735 min
THE VIBE SCIENCE PODCASTUnveiling the Mind: Journey into Neurohacking, Brain Waves, and Neuroplasticity with Toby PasmanWelcome back, Vibe Science Podcast enthusiasts! In this thrilling episode, we embark on an extraordinary exploration into the depths of neurophysiology, brain waves, and the remarkable world of neuroplasticity. Our distinguished guest, Toby Pasman, CEO and founder of NuroFlex, takes us on a riveting neurohacking journey, sharing invaluable insights gained from his extensive experience as a Neurophysiology Trainer with a Masterâs in Psychology.As the host of the NuroFlex Podcast, Toby has interviewed over two hundred experts, and in this episode, he unveils key notes on optimizing brainpower and cognitive performance. From the mysteries of gamma wa...
2024-01-0348 min
The Healer Revolution40. Neurofeedback for nervous system regulation with Toby Pasman
Today, we have the privilege of hosting Toby Pasman, a board-certified Neurophysiology Trainer with a rich background in Psychology, Neuroplasticity, and Neurotechnology. Toby's journey began at the University of Oregon, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and later completed his Masterâs in Psychology at Lynn University. His academic pursuits led him to the Emotions and Neuroplasticity Project at the Brain Development Lab, where he delved into the intricate relationship between emotions and brain network changes.Toby's personal quest to overcome social anxiety led him to explore the realms of neurofeedback and neurostimulation. His experiments with ne...
2024-01-0259 min
Your Health. Your Story.The Story of NeuroFlex with Toby PasmanStress, mood, focus, sleep, energy, short-term memory â most of us have issues with some or all of these and dysregulated brainwaves may be the cause. Our guest today is here to help you optimize your brainpower utilizing neuromodulation modalities, including brain mapping, neurofeedback, neurostimulation, and photobiomodulation.This is the Story of NeuroFlex with Toby Pasman.EPISODE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTSWatch the Entire EpisodeThe Importance of Brain HealthThe Brain's Hidden EnemiesWhat is Brain Mapping (QEEG)?How to Optimize the Brain with NeurofeedbackLight Therapy: A Powerful Tool for Brain OptimizationImproving Brain Health with Nootropics...
2023-12-2838 min
Happiness Journey with Dr Dan: Where every journey is worth living.Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 18 Ep 9: Special Guest and board certified neurophysiologist and founder of Neuroflex, Toby PasmanToby Pasman is a board-certified neurophysiologist and founder of NeuroFlex, a global pioneer in peak performance brain training. Toby trains the brains of executives, entrepreneurs, and other high performers utilizing brain scans & neurofeedback training.
 Board-Certified Neurophysiology Trainer
www.neuroflex.tech
2023-11-1931 min
The Boss Body PodcastNeurofeedback and Beyond: Exploring the Cutting-edge Technologies for Brain Health with Toby Pasman, M.S.In this episode of the Boss Body Podcast, host Dr. Tim Jackson interviews Toby Pasman, M.S., a neurophysiologist and brain health expert. They discuss the importance of optimizing brain health and delve into the science of neurofeedback, a training modality that teaches the brain to produce healthier brainwave frequencies. Toby explains the process of neurofeedback training, the importance of brain scans, and the different types of brain waves. He also discusses the use of various brain health devices and the role of neuroplasticity in breaking negative brain patterns. The conversation highlights the need for a holistic approach to...
2023-10-231h 03
Big Thinker Universe PodcastToby PasmanToby Pasman is a board-certified neurophysiology trainer and founder of NeuroFlex, a global pioneer in peak performance brain training. Toby works with executives and entrepreneurs to minimize their distractibility and maximize their productivity utilizing cutting-edge neuroscience tools such as brain scans & neurofeedback. Toby believes that by improving the biological functioning of your brain, you can live a healthier, happier, and wealthier life!
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Instagram: @neuroflex
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2023-10-1146 min
Why not meditate?85. Maybe it's you, maybe it's your brain - Toby PasmanWhat if some of the things you are struggling in your day-to-day life are due to parts of your brain not functioning properly? What if you can optimize your productivity and performance by learning how to regulate your brain functions...?In this episode, we welcome a board-certified neurophysiologist, a founder and a CEO of NeuroFlex, Toby Pasman, who works with executives and entrepreneurs to maximize their productivity and achieve their highest goals by providing brain scans and neurofeedback training.In this conversation, we dive into two main technologies that could rewire your brain functionality as...
2023-10-0642 min
The Macro PerspectiveEpisode 64 Master Your Mind with Toby Pasman(0:00) Intro to Toby Pasman (Board-certified neurophysiology trainer, thinker, traveler) and his âwhyâ that got him to where he is now
(5:04) The basics of what Toby does (Assessment and brain training)
(13:00) What the assessment looks like
(16:14) Sports related concussions and how it affects their brain waves
(20:45) What you can and canât do with a brain map
(25:36) What you do with the results and how you can treat brain wave deficienciesÂ
(32:30) Meditation and brain waves
(36:02) Neurofeedback is nothing new!
(42:08) Neuroscience is an evolving field
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2023-09-201h 04
The EVER Method â Longevity & Funktionelle MedizinNeurofeedback 101: Rewire The Brain - Toby PasmanIn this episode of The Mindful Leader Podcast, we have a very special guest, Toby Pasman, the founder and CEO of NeuroFlex, a mobile peak performance, brain assessment, and training service based in South Florida. Toby is a board-certified QEEG brain mapping and neurofeedback BCN practitioner, trained under respected Neurofeedback pioneers like Dr. Joel F. Lubar. He has extensively studied the fields of psychology, neuroscience, nutrition, and physiology, bringing together cutting-edge research to the business world.In this fascinating conversation, we explore the cutting-edge field of neurofeedback and its practical applications for leaders and business p...
2023-02-2448 min
Know Your PhysioToby Pasman, MS, BCN, QEEG-D: Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback, and Health Optimization | How to Improve Brain Function and Overall HealthTodayâs episode is all about improving the health of your brain! Exercise, sleep, nutrition, and meditation are all tools we can use to optimize our health, and brain hacking is the next frontier. Todayâs guest, Toby Pasman, through his company NuroFlex, is at the forefront of this fascinating field, and he is just about as close to a mind reader as a person can get! Did you know that you have numerous different types of brain waves and that each one is responsible for different states that you experience? During this episode, Toby explains what happens when we h...
2023-01-301h 47
Thinking Like A Genius PodcastToby Pasman Neuromodulation Stimulatting Brain Waves and Brain RepairToby Pasman started the Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro Podcast with the goal of enhancing his own knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, neurophysiology, and optimal brain performance by interviewing experts from distinguished universities, research labs, and clinics around the world. After interviewing over a hundred experts and counting, Toby was determined to find a practical way to apply brain enhancement.Â
The discovery of neuroplasticity, the brainâs ability to rewire itself throughout our entire lifetime, and recent breakthroughs in neurotechnology have enabled us to now measure and modulate the electrical and chemical activity of neurons (brain cells) to improve focus...
2022-03-0951 min
Struggle To Strength PodcastBiohacking, Improving Your Brain, & Neurophysiology Research with Toby PasmanYou regularly workout your body at the gym to obtain optimal health, so why not start working out your brain as well?
This week the boys are joined by Toby Pasman to dive deep into the human brain and its functions and discuss:
Neuro Technology and the changes in your brain
Exercise to improve your brain
How to retrain your brain through biofeedback
Toby is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masters of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. Toby is also...
2021-10-2059 min
HimprovementGearing Up Your Brain For Success with Toby PasmanYour environment and habits could be playing a large role in you not getting the results that you want. This is nothing new to anyone that is into personal development. But most of us may not be paying attention to how these factors chemically affect our brain and its functions.  Meet Toby Pasman, neurophysiology researcher and founder of the applied neuroscience company, Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro. In this episode of the Himprovement Podcast, we dive into the different variables that affect our mental performance and actions that can be taken to get the most out of your brai...
2021-10-1848 min
The Warrior Monk PodcastWarrior Monk Episode 27 - Toby Pasman From Roscoe's Wetsuit NeuroIn part 3 of the Neuroscience/Psychology mini-series, Lance talks with the founder of Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro founder and Neuroscience Researcher Toby Pasman. Toby works with high performance individuals and those with neurological problems to conduct brain coaching through neurofeedback and neurostimulation technology. Toby breaks down the science of how this technology works and the many benefits it has to offer.
2021-10-0654 min
Sets and Reps32. NEURO REPS (Toby Pasman)Now you are entering the field of neurotherapy/neurofeedback, so you can learn how to put in the reps with tip top brain activity on your side. So glad to have you here. This is Episode 34. Toby Pasman studies neuro-physiology (the brain and how it works). His passion is neuroplasticity, the brainâs ability to re-wire itâs systems through all kinds of new experience as well as supplementation, nootropics or exercise. Toby has a masterâs degree in psychology and he is board certified in neurofeedback. He's worked in many settings including mental health and substance abuse, but now he has...
2021-10-011h 13
Underground Antics with Shane PokroyEp. #44 Neuromodulation, Neuroplasticity, & Peak Performance Training w/ Toby PasmanToby Pasman is the founder of Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro and host of the Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro Podcast. He is a neurophysiology researcher with a Masterâs of Psychology from Lynn University and is board-certified in QEEG Brain Mapping and EEG Neurofeedback. Toby enjoys paddle boarding along the intercoastal, biking through the surrounding islands of Miami, and engaging in deep, intellectual conversations.
In this episode, Toby and I discuss some of the latest neuromodulation technologies and how they can be used for healing and for cognitive optimization - training to reach peak cognitive performance. The field of neu...
2021-09-271h 06
20TIMinutes: A Mental Health PodcastInterview w/ Toby Pasman of Roscoe's Wetsuit NeuroTim interviews Toby Pasman as they talk about the mind, brain maps & how there are ways to rewire the brain. Super interesting stuff that was fun to learn!Toby Pasman is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masterâs of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. He worked on the Emotions and Neuroplasticity Project at the Brain Development Lab at his university, learning how emotions relate to changes in key brain networks.Toby got curious about whether he could hack his own bra...
2021-09-2350 min
NeuroFlex PodcastRod Francis: Mindfulness, Embodiment, and Coaching | Episode 143Rod Francis is faculty head and the creator of the Emergent Coach Training Program and a founding member of InterActualizer. Following a decade of designing and leading professional coaching programs in Europe and the USA, Rod is actively speaking, writing, teaching, and leading workshops throughout the globe, working with the central themes of the advancement of human, organizational, social development, and embodied leadership.https://www.rodfranciscoaching.comhttps://www.interactualizer.comLink to episode of Perspectives on Health Care with Toby:https://www.perspectivesonhealthcare.com/podcast/toby-pasman-a-neurotherapists-perspective-on-healthcare/Listen and subscribe to...
2021-09-1552 min
Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)How to train your brain to perform better w/ Toby PasmanCan you train your brain to be smarter? Happier? Can exercise make your brain younger? Can food make your brain age faster?âŁThe answer to all these questions is YES, and this is a cutting edge field of scientific research.âŁToby Pasman is a board-certified Neurophysiology Trainer who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masterâs of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. He worked on the Emotions and Neuroplasticity Project at the Brain Development Lab at his university, learning how emotions relate to changes in key br...
2021-09-1437 min
Perspectives on HealthcareToby Pasman: A Neurotherapistâs Perspective on HealthcareToby Pasman brings a Neurotherapistâs perspective on healthcare to his interview with Rob Oliver on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. A member of Generation Y, Toby Pasman is a millennial from Oregon who will be moving to Florida. He has an expertise in applied neuroscience and neurophysiology.
Here are 3 things that stood out to me from Tobyâs presentation of a Neurotherapistâs perspective on healthcare:
· Comprehensive care starts with a thorough history and establishing a baseline
· Quality healthcare means having the humility to acknowledge that the treatment protocol might need to be adjusted...
2021-09-1019 minNeuroFlex PodcastDr. David Mahjoubi: Ketamine: The Promising, Emerging Treatment for Depression | Episode 142Dr. David Mahjoubi, MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at The Chicago Medical School and completed his residencies at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center and USC / L.A. County Medical Center. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors throughout his academic years, and has been recognized as a âTop Doctor â Best Anesthesiologistâ by Los Angeles Magazine multiple years in a row. Dr. Mahjoubi carries over 15 years of experience with intravenous Ketamine, and is the author of multiple publications in the medical field.Â
2021-09-0736 min
True North ManEp 47: Toby Pasman- Optimize Your Brain Health With NeurotherapyIf your body needs a daily workout to function at its best, exercising your brain can produce the same effective results. Today in this episode you meet Toby, who can help you enhance your brain performance with his vast knowledge in Brain Science and various advanced technologies. Toby Pasman is a Neurophysiology Researcher, graduated from the University of Oregon. At present, he is a neurotechnician at FHE Health and a brilliant host of Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro Podcast, an applied Neuroscience show featuring raw, unfiltered conversations with researchers and clinicians. He also founded Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro, an a...
2021-09-0653 min
The Healers CafĂ©How to Stimulate Brain Waves for Healing with Toby Pasman, on The Healers CafĂ© with Dr M (Manon Bolliger), NDIn this episode of The Healers CafĂ©, Dr. Manon Bolliger ND, talks to Toby Pasman Pasman is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masterâs of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/toby-pasman  Highlights from today's episode include: Toby Pasman 10:27 One being that long term meditators produce a lot more gamma waves than the average person. And gamma waves are kind of a lesser talk...
2021-08-3137 min
Lead the People#18: The Neurophysiology of Leadership with Toby PasmanToby Pasman is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masters of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. Toby has board certifications in neurofeedback along with QEEG brain mapping.
Toby is the founder of Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro, an applied neuroscience company offering premium brain health coaching to clients globally, along with targeted neuromodulation services to clients interested in peak cognitive performance in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area.
Toby is also the host of the applied neuroscience show Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Podcast, which features unfiltered...
2021-08-2626 min
The Mindset Mastery PodcastChanging Your Brain with Toby PasmanThis week I have neurophysiology researcher and founder of Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro, Toby Pasman on the show to talk about neuromodulation, brain mapping, transcranial stimulation, and what all of those terms mean for peak brain performance.
In 2019, Toby started the Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro Podcast to broaden his own knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, neurophysiology, and optimal brain performance by interviewing experts from universities, research labs, and clinics around the world.Â
In 2021, Toby founded Roscoeâs Wetsuit Neuro to offer neuro coaching, QEEG brain mapping, and neuromodulation to people interested in peak performance and hacking their b...
2021-08-2432 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #100: Meet the Host w/ Toby PasmanToby Pasman is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He worked on the Emotions and Neuroplasticity Project at the Brain Development Lab while in undergrad, learning EEG acquisition and artifacting. Toby went on to work in the clinical mental health field, utilizing EEG, along with QEEG, transcranial stimulation, PEMF, and neurofeedback technology, the latter of which he has a board certification in. He is currently working on his Master's of Psychology at Lynn University and running the NuroFlex Podcast, his applied neuroscience and psychology show. His show can...
2021-03-261h 21NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #65: Motor Control & Free Will w/ Ian Greenhouse, PhD.Ian Greenhouseâs research examines how humans initiate and cancel movement. His lab combines behavioral testing with electrophysiology, neuroimaging, and brain stimulation in healthy and clinical populations. His current research explores the relationship between the inhibitory neurochemical gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and motor performance.Dr. Greenhouse earned his BA in Psychology at Tufts University and his Ph.D. at the University of California, San Diego. He completed postdoctoral training at the University of California, Berkeley. He joined the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon in the Fall of 2017.
2020-10-2453 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #64: QEEG Brain Mapping w/ Robert Thatcher, PhD.Dr. Robert Thatcher received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Oregon and a Ph.D. in biopsychology from the University of Waterloo. From 1971-72, he was a NIH postdoctoral fellow in neurobiology and neurophysiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine before joining the faculties of New York Medical College and NYU School of Medicine. From 1979 to 1999, Dr. Thatcher was a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland before joining the faculty of the National Institutes of Health as the program manager for the 1st 128 channel EEG system where he served on t...
2020-10-181h 12NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #63: The Science of Smell w/ Matt Smear Ph.D.Dr. Smear studies the neural mechanisms of olfactory function in mice. Mice have an excellent sense of smell â much of their genome encodes odorant receptors (over 1000 genes), and a large portion of their brain processes olfactory information. These neural features support a rich repertoire of olfactory behaviors. The Smear lab interrogates olfactory function with a battery of psychophysical tests, while manipulating and recording neuronal activity with genetics, electrophysiology, and imaging. From these studies, the lab will pursue general principles of how neural circuits generate behavior.In this episode Dr. Smear discussed the latest and most intriguing findings co...
2020-10-1434 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #62: Microdosing & Multiple Selves w/ James Fadiman, PhDJames Fadiman is an American psychologist and writer. He is acknowledged for his extensive work in the field of psychedelic research. He co-founded along with Robert Frager the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, which later became Sofia University, where he was a lecturer in psychedelic studies. He is one of the foremost researchers in microdosing. Dr. Fadiman recently released "Your Synchrony of Selves," positing the theory of a healthy multiplicity of selves.https://www.jamesfadiman.com
2020-10-0949 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #61: Neuromarketing w/ Alex VonderhaarAlex Vonderhaar, CEO of Hidden Falls Media, combines his neuroscience & psychology background into the digital marketing/advertising landscape unlike anyone else in the world.Neuromarketing includes the direct use of research, brain imaging, scanning, or other brain activity measurement technology to measure a customers response to specific products, packaging, advertising, or other marketing elements.Hidden Falls Media then take this and apply it to your business for social media advertising, marketing, and community development.Â
2020-10-0519 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #60: Perceiving the World Through our Ears w/ Santiago JaramilloSantiago Jaramillo is an assistant professor in the University of Oregon's Biology department and is the head of the Jaralab, a neuroscience lab studying auditory cognition in mice.Professor Jaramillo and his team study the neural circuits that mediate auditory cognition. Their goal is to understand how we assign meaning to sounds, how we attend to sounds or ignore them, how we remember them, and how disorders of the brain can affect these processes.Of particular interest in their research is how our responses to sounds can change depending on context, a phenomenon called behavioral...
2020-10-0240 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #59: Warrior Woman Mode w/ Kristin WeitzelKristin Weitzel is a health and high performance maven, certified fitness trainer, breathwork instructor, and nutritionist with a focus on guiding women to optimal health. Taking action is her nature, coaching others to create lasting change and build stronger, healthier futures by taking full control of their biology, food, and fitness.Always leading with intention and purpose, she has found her greatest fulfillment through coaching women into optimal wellness; through her business â Warrior Woman Mode. After a wild ride as one of the few female marketers in the beverage and spirits world, Kristin decided to become a cha...
2020-10-0138 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #58: Neurofield Neurotherapy w/ Nicholas Dogris, PhDDr. Dogris is the CEO and Co-founder of NeuroField, Inc., a company that develops specialized neurostimulation and neurofeedback modalities designed to restore functionality to the brain. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and specializes in Health Psychology, wellness and mind body physiology. He is an expert in QEEG brain mapping and is a board certified QEEG Diplomate. He is also board certified in neurofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Over the last 25 years Dr. Dogris has innovated many neurofeedback interventions and invented the NeuroField neurostimulation/neuromodulation system in 2007. In clinic, he c...
2020-09-2325 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #57: Holistic Addiction Treatment w/ John GiordanoJohn Giordano is an expert in the treatment of addiction and the founder of The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS). He is the author of âProven Holistic Treatment For Addiction & Chronic Relapse,â and his most recent book is the acclaimed: âHow To Beat Your Addictions And live A Quality Life.â Â Mr. Giordano has contributed to over sixty-five research papers with his close friend and colleague Dr. Kenneth Blum, discoverer of the addiction gene. Their papers have been published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals such as: Medical Hypotheses, BMC-Cases Journal, The IIOAB Journal, Journal of Psychiatr...
2020-09-1630 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #56: How Kava Calms the Mind w/ Cameron GeorgeIn his early twenties, TRU KAVA co-founder Cameron George developed a severe autoimmune/nervous system condition that rendered him temporarily disabled and unable to work or function at any level without assistance. The condition had also led him to develop an array of debilitating symptoms, such as overwhelming chronic fatigue, severe cognitive deficits, constant anxiety, insomnia, and convulsions that inhibited his ability to recover at any degree.This eventually led him to discover the amazing medicinal benefits of "true" KAVA, a powerful plant-based anxiety reducing nootropic drink from islands in the south pacific. After beginning to experiment w...
2020-09-0950 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #55: The Future of Psychedelic Psychiatry w/ Sandeep Nayak, MDSandeep Nayak completed his MD at Brown University and his psychiatry residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Heâs primarily focused on investigating psychedelics as treatments for psychiatric conditions, particularly addictions and mood disorders. He is also interested in psychedelics' effects on belief formation, and expanding diversity in psychedelic research.Dr. Nayak also works as a psychiatrist at Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and is clinically experienced in treating disorders of mood, anxiety, eating as well as addictions and OCD.https://hopkinspsychedelic.orghttps://hopkinspsychedelic.org/nayak
2020-09-0849 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #54: Water Cooler Neuroscience w/ Wilf NelsonWilf Nelson is currently at the Centre for Human Brain Health at University of Birmingham working on his PhD in multi-system regulation mechanics with Dr. Stephen Mayhew. They focus on how the brain regulates activation and inhibition across the cortex with our current studies looking into single vs dual sensory stimulation.Wilf also runs a popular podcast called Water Cooler Neuroscience, in which he interviews experts in various areas of neuroscience research and helps translate complicated neuroscience concepts into material that laypeople can understand and learn about how the brain works.
2020-09-0848 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #53: Life Launch w/ Jesse Giuntah RafehJesse Giuntah Rafeh has had a private psychotherapy practice since 2005 combined with being a Certified Professional Coach. She runs the Live Better podcast and just published Life Launch: A Roadmap to an Extraordinary Adulthood.https://www.jesse-giunta-rafeh.comhttp://www.maximizeyourmotivation.net/about-coaching-2https://www.amazon.com/Life-Launch-Roadmap-Extraordinary-Adulthood-ebook/dp/B0871N2ZPG
2020-09-0842 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #52: Breaking Into My Life w/ Michelle DickinsonMichelle E. Dickinson is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. Her memoir offers a rare glimpse into a young girlâs experience living withâand lovingâher bipolar mother.Michelle spent years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood in the workplace and within the fi...
2020-08-2633 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #51: The Mental Health Comedian w/ Frank KingFrank King, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, is a Corporate Comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality, who was featured on CNN's Business Unusual.Depression and suicide run his family. He's thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He's fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of ending his life, turning that long dark journey of the soul into a TED Talk, "A Matter of Laugh or Death," www.FrankTEDTalk.com and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental and Emotional Health...
2020-08-2643 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #50: Video Dating w/ Zach SchleienZach Schleien is the co-founder of the video speed dating app, Filter Off. Filter Off has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, BBC, and ABC. Prior to Filter Off, he ran and sold the dating blog Top Romp, which covered dating hacks and apps for the millennial dater. His passions lie in technology, health, and creating authentic connections. When he is not working, Zach loves to travel the world, listen to podcasts, and workout. https://getfilteroff.com/https://www.facebook.com/filteroffhttps://twitter.com/getfilteroffhttps://www.instagram.com/f...
2020-08-2141 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #49: Brilliant Health w/ Dr. Kyrin DunstonHolistic health expert, speaker and health coach Kyrin Dunston MD moves beyond her career as a community OBGYN and holistic health practitioner and teaches women what it really means to heal, become optimally healthy and thrive in life.Continually Board Certified since completing her residency, Dr. Dunston takes her clinical expertise beyond the exam room as a âDoctorpreneur" and uses her passion for and expertise in wellness and health optimization to ignite women to action in corporate settings, through her media presence and her podcast, and serves women individually through her group virtual programs and one on on...
2020-08-0845 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #48: The Gut-Brain Axis w/ Dale L'EcuyerDale L'Ecuyer been a Health & Wellness coach for 13 years and in the last 2+ years discovered what she calls, "the missing link" to optimal health. She is proud to be partnered with the first and only Mental Wellness Company in the Direct Sales Industry. They focus on the science of the gut-brain connection and how it affects both our physical and emotional health. She believes strongly in seeking out holistic solutions as a first line.Medications can have very serious side effects and her life's work has become to educate our families on the holistic so...
2020-08-0631 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #47: The Art of a Concert w/ Jack FormanJack Forman is the President of Bicoastal Productions, a music entertainment industry company. His current client roster includes acts like: Lee Rocker (of Stray Cats fame), Naturally 7, The Hit Men (Legendary Rock Supergroup), Scotlandâs Red Hot Chilli Pipers and the Bronx Wanderers (Vegas Strip favorites).Originally spearheading the agencyâs coverage of the Western United States, Jack Forman now oversees the agency staff and global touring strategy. He remains actively involved with industry organizations like the Western Arts Alliance (WAA), North American Performing Arts Managers and Artists (NAPAMA), and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP)....
2020-08-0629 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #46: Master Mind Master Life w/ Norman PlotkinAfter a 25 year career as a public policy consultant and lobbyist, Norman Plotkin battled cancer and emerged with a new perspective. He went back to school and became a certified clinical hypnotherapist, wrote a book on taking charge of your health challenges and began to advocate for people instead of companies. Currently tending to his private hypnotherapy practice and leading virtual group meditation sessions, Plotkin just released his second book, Master Mind Master Life.
2020-08-0643 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #45: School of Podcasting w/ Dave JacksonPodcasting since 2005, Dave Jackson is an award-winning, Hall of Fame podcaster with thousands of episodes under his belt. His "School of Podcasting" show (1.9 million downloads) was the first podcast about podcasting, and he was the first person to start a website dedicated to helping people launch successful podcasts.http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com
2020-08-0651 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #44: Podcasting 101 w/ Andrew AllemanAndrew Allemann is a podcasting expert and founder of PodcastGuests.com. The service is used by over 20,000 people to both find guests for podcasts and for experts to get booked on podcasts.Andrew came on the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast to discuss growing a podcast, marketing a podcast, and what it takes to have a show that is long lasting.https://podcastguests.com/expert/allemann/https://www.facebook.com/podcastguestshttps://twitter.com/podcastguests
2020-07-2536 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #43: Drink Champ w/ DJ EFNDJ EFN is an American record label executive and DJ, based in Miami, who specializes in hip-hop. Since the early 1990s, operating most often under the banner of Crazy Hood Productions, EFN has worked in the hip-hop industry in a variety of capacities, including as a mixtape producer, album producer and A&R consultant, radio host, marketing and promotions specialist, clothing retailer, artist manager, and film producer. In the fall of 2004, Bostonâs t.r.u.e. magazine noted, âCrazy Hood Productions remains a pillar in Miami, as it has been for the better part of ten year...
2020-07-2533 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #42: The Chiron Effect w/ Lisa TahirLisa Tahir is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionately committed to working with people to heal through all of the senses of the body by utilizing: intuition, therapy, energy healing, meditation, Reiki healing, crystal healing, nutrition, sound frequencies, yoga, exercise, podcasting, writing, teaching, and speaking on topics related to psychoastrology, spirituality, emotional health, and mental well-being. She has done this work professionally since 1998.She is certified in EMDR Level I, Reiki Level II, and as a Thought Coach through The Institute For Transformational Thinking.Lisa hosts the popular weekly podcast, âAll Things Th...
2020-07-1142 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #41: Functionized w/ Jim GoetzJim Goetz has passed both the chiropractic and physiotherapy National Board exams, and pursues a passion in the optimization of human performance. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA and holds numerous other certifications in human performance fields. Jim Goetz's expertise is in the advancement of human performance.Jim Goetz has an extensive background in the field of strength and conditioning. He has coached a variety of athletes in strength and conditioning, ranging from high school national wrestling champions, NCAA Division I football, NFL, MLB, MLS, USA Gymnastics, Olympic Athletes, NCAA Women's b...
2020-07-1036 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #40: Ars Amorata w/ Zan PerrionZan Perrion is internationally recognized as one of the most original and insightful voices on relationships and seduction in the world today. A regular media commentator, he has been widely featured in the international press. Zan is the founder of the Ars Amorata philosophy--a celebration of the art of seduction, the rebirth of romance, and a lifelong quest for beauty and adventure. He is also a co-founder of the Amorati network of men. Zan divides his time between Canada and Romania and can be found at www.zanperrion.com and www.arsamorata.com
2020-07-0956 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #39: Exploring EMDR w/ Robert GrigoreRobert Grigore is a registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant, Published Author on EMDR, Owner & CEO of Grigore Counselling, and Creator of Signature One & Done - Total Immersion Package and One & Done - Legacy Package.He has dedicated his private psychotherapy practice to giving his clients "time." More time living a high quality of life: inner transformations, repaired relationships, purposeful living. After just a single weekend with him his clients finally free themselves of their worst thoughts, most uncomfortable feelings, and most unwanted (and often shameful) behaviors. My clients are then free to pursue...
2020-07-0845 minNeuroFlex PodcastRWN #38: To Hell and Back w/ Amanda WebsterIn October of 2018, Amanda Webster stood on the ledge of a Canadian hotel room, ready to end her life. A song playing at the right place at the right time brought her down and she made a pact with herself. She was going to give it her all for one year. If she still felt the same desolation after that, she gave herself permission to jump. The only problem was that she had no idea where to start. Sheâd seen the counselors, taken the medications, journaled and read as many self-help books as her brain could handle.Â
2020-07-0736 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #37: Play Big. Never Settle w/ Mike RosenfeldCoach Mike Rosenfeld is a Peak Performance Coach, Breathwork Therapist and founder of TRUE Performance. He works with high-performance athletes, artists and corporations, providing them with effective tools and strategies essential to achieve success. His unique and practical 5-step âPLAY BIG. NEVER SETTLEâ Program helps people create extraordinary results in all areas of life.https://www.facebook.com/Michele.U.R.I.https://publishizer.com/and-im-risingwww.coachmikerosenfeld.com
2020-07-0743 minNeuroFlex PodcastRWN #36: Coping with COVID w/ Dr. Lawrence LazarusDr. 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
2020-06-1238 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #35: Choose Your Struggle w/ Jay ShifmanFor 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...
2020-06-1147 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #34: Stop Trying to Heal Your Traumas w/ Dr. Nizar TakiDr. 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.
2020-06-0654 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #33: The Journey of a Former Meth Addict Turned FBI Volunteer w/ Ed KressyEd 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...
2020-05-3152 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #32: Linguistics & Life Coaching w/ Lauren PollyLauren 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 weâre handed.Lauren received her Masterâs 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....
2020-05-3143 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #31: Diving into Hypnosis w/ Wendi FriesenWendi 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...
2020-05-3048 minNeuroFlex PodcastRWN #30: Photopsychiatry w/ Dr. Paolo CassanoDr. Paolo Cassano is assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Photobiomodulation at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Depression and Clinical Research Program and Principal Investigator at the MGH Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders.Since 2009, Dr. Cassano has led multiple studies on transcranial photobiomodulation with near-infrared light for anxiety and mood disorders, including translational studies aimed at discovering the mechanisms of action of photobiomodulation. His translational studies have focused on the effects of near-infrared light on mitochondria, cerebral blood flow (DCS), on brain electrical activity (EEG) and on autonomic reactivity (HRV...
2020-05-1248 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #29: Reprogramming through Hypnotherapy w/ Erika FlintErika 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 h...
2020-05-0945 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #28: Creating a Quiet Mind w/ Dr. Marvin BermanDr. Berman earned his Masterâs 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 ro...
2020-04-2048 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #27: Applied Psychophysiology w/ Dr. Cynthia KersonDr. 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, C...
2020-04-1833 minNeuroFlex PodcastRWN #26: Wellness Psychotherapy w/ Victoria RiveriaVictoria Rivera is a wellness psychotherapist, she has a private practice in NYC. She completed NYUâs Institute for Psychoanalytic Education, Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program, Certification in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and The Institute for Integrative Nutritionâs health coaching certification program. Victoria started her private practice in 2014 incorporating all of her knowledge and experience to providing holistically oriented treatment to New Yorkers who are âType Aâ personalities with high functioning anxiety, who struggle with self-care and finding meaning in their lives. Victoria has expanded her work to corporate America providing wellness workshops and meditation training to business in NYC. Some...
2020-04-011h 08NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #25: Depth Psychology & Neurofeedback w/ Jordana AdlerJordana is the Lead Neurofeedback Technician at Santa Cruz Neurofeedback. She graduated from Pacifica Graduate Institute, with a Masters degree in Depth Psychology emphasizing in Somatics. She is also a certified professional coach and yoga instructor and leads the Centerâs two weekly restorative yoga classes. She spends most of her time continuing her studies of neuroscience, which is her personal passion. Â
2020-03-021h 04NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #24: Neurodesigner w/ Phil JonesPhil is involved in science, electronics, IT consulting, IMAGO relationship therapy, woodworking, neurofeedback and software design.âI believe the clinician should use the therapeutic strategy that speaks best for their strengths and their clientâs needs. Then use objective tools, like NeuroDesigner to help measure change and efficacy of the applied therapeutic strategy.âNeuroDesigner is a piece of computational neurological software that does not make decisions for you, the clinician, but rather helps you organize and highlight representative information to help you more confidently create treatment strategies for your clients.
2020-02-2927 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #23: Flipping ADHD on Its Head w/ Dr. Jim PooleJim Poole, MD, FAAP, clinical associate of Duke Health, founded FastBraiin in 2010 on the premise that individuals with ADHD have unique strengths in athletics, business, engineering, medicine, sales, the arts, and the classroomâwherever a quick and adaptable brain shines.FastBraiin has helped over 6,000 children and adolescents move from Câs, Dâs and Fâs to A/B honor roll, and helped more than 2,000 adults improve their productivity and relationships at home and in the workplace. FastBraiin currently has multiple locations within the Raleigh-Durham area with plans for a national expansion.
2020-02-2943 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #22: EZ Water w/ Dr. Gerald PollackDr. Gerald Pollack is a scientist recognized worldwide for his research on the fourth phase of water, also called exclusion zone or EZ water. He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the Institute for Venture Science. Dr. Pollack's award winning books include: "The Fourth Phase of Water" and "Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life."In episode 22 of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, I discuss the importance of EZ water...
2020-02-281h 11NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #21: Anime Rap w/ Denzel BoldenIn the 21st edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Denzel Bolden a.k.a. "Knowbody," discusses the recent release of his collaborative album "Shine Tsukuyomi" with Jon Kyoto. Denzel explains how the influence of Japanese culture and anime have bled into his music, opening up the genre of Anime Rap.
2020-01-031h 02NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #20: The Unknown Ozone w/ Dr. Frank ShallenbergerDr. Frank Shallenberger is a anti-aging physician who's an expert on mitochondrial function (the power plants of our cells). In fact, Dr. Shallenberger holds the only patent on a respiratory gas analysis he uses to measure the health of mitochondria in his patients. Dr. Shallenberger founded the American Academy of Ozone Therapy, after discovering its ability to rev up mitochondrial function and aid numerous bodily systems.In episode 20 of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Dr. Shallenberger and I discuss how mitochondrial function testing is a great tool to test whether diet and lifestyle choices are working for people...
2019-12-1554 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #19: Mastering Bio-Regulation w/ Dr. Richard ShermanDr. Richard Sherman is the chair of the Department of Psychophysiology College of Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences at Saybrook University in Oakland, California. In addition, he is the director of the Behavioral Medicine Research and Training Foundation in Port Angeles, Washington. Dr. Sherman is best known for his research on identifying the physiological mechanisms causing phantom pain and treatment of migraine headaches with pulsing electromagnetic fields. He has over 150 publications, with at least 46 articles in peer reviewed journals.On episode 19 of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Dr. Sherman and I discuss utilizing biofeedback techniques, modifying heart rate, muscle...
2019-12-1356 minNeuroFlex PodcastNFX #18: Phantom Pain and Brain Implants w/ Dr. Dirk de RidderDr. Dirk de Ridder is a Belgian neurosurgeon who is currently serving as the Neurological Foundation Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Dr. de Ridder also spends half his time setting up a dedicated neuromodulation clinic in Belgium. He has published over 250 scientific articles and more than 30 scientific book chapters.Dr. De Ridder joins me for episode 18 of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast to discuss neuromodulation techniques and brain implants to treat tinnitus, migraines, and headaches, among other conditions. We discussed how addiction involves dysfunctional firing of certain neural circuitry, and how...
2019-12-051h 02NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #17: The Concussion Cure w/ Dr. Paul Wand Dr. Paul Wand is a neurologist with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating concussions of all types. He has focused on neuroscientific research since medical school, has pursued clinical research for more than thirty years, and has made a number of clinical discoveries. Dr. Wand has been in private practice in South Florida since 1982. Dr. Wand recently published "The Concussion Cure: 3 Proven Methods to Heal Your Brain," summarizing his immense body of knowledge into practical tools people can learn to heal from brain injuries.In episode 17 of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Dr. Wand and I discuss his t...
2019-11-091h 05NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #16: Brain Photobiomodulation w/ Dr. Michael HamblinMichael Hamblin is a Principal Investigator at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Affiliated Faculty of Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology. He was trained as a synthetic organic chemist and received his PhD from Trent University in England. His research interests are now broadly in the area of phototherapy for multiple diseases. One focus is the study of new photosensitizers for infections, cancer, and heart disease.A second focus is low-level light therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation for wound healing, arthritis...
2019-11-0946 minNeuroFlex PodcastRWN #15: All About Heart w/ Evan KalishEvan Kalish is a recent MBA grad from Lynn University. He had to overcome a life-threating heart condition as a teenager, but eventually overcame all odds and ended up playing division I lacrosse. Evan has spent some time overseas in Israel, playing lacrosse and soaking up the local culture.In the 15th edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Evan and I discuss intrinsic motivation, how networking is one of the most critical skills a successful business person can have, and how Evan's heart condition gave him a new perspective on life, choosing to take positive risks and...
2019-10-291h 15NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #14: EEG Neurofeedback w/ Dr. Joel LubarDr. Joel Lubar received his B.S. and Ph.D. from the Division of the Biological Sciences and Department of Biopsychology at the University of Chicago. He has published more than 85 papers, numerous book chapters, as well as eight books in the areas of Neuroscience and Applied Psychophysiology. Since 1979 he has been co-director of the Southeastern Neurofeedback Institute Inc., in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lubar has presented his research at many workshops in Europe, South America, Canada, Israel, Australia and to many State and National meetings of Biofeedback Organizations.Dr. Lubar was responsible for developing the use of...
2019-10-271h 04NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #13: Medicine & Metaphysics w/ Dr. Nizar TakiDr. Nizar Taki is a plastic surgeon and Otolaryngologist (ENT) by training. He attended Tufts University School of Medicine and then did a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. He is in the midst of a career change to life coaching.In the second of a two part episode, and the 13th edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, we discuss the lack of creativity in medicine, why listening to the signals our bodies tell us is critical, and the power of inaction and the crippling effects of inaction.
2019-10-251h 08NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #12: Psycho-Cybernetics & Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Nizar TakiDr. Nizar Taki is a plastic surgeon and Otolaryngologist (ENT) by training. He attended Tufts University School of Medicine and then did a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. He is in the midst of a career change to life coaching.In the first of a two part episode, and the 12th edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, we discuss Nizar's route into plastic surgery and medicine, deciding on med school, and his realization that long-term happiness comes easier when working from the inside-out.
2019-10-231h 01NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #11: Brain Mapping on Death Row w/ Sam TullmanSam Tullman is a neurophysiology researcher and zen practicioner. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor's of Arts in Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Sam is a regular meditation practitioner, often attending multi-day silent retreats, learning various different forms of meditation. He currently is the lead QEEG technician at the PTSD Institute in Seattle, Washington, doing brain maps on prisoners often facing the death penalty.In part two of this two part episode, Sam and I discuss his current role doing brain maps on criminals caught up in the legal system, some of whom are facing...
2019-10-221h 03NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #10: Zen & Neuroscience w/ Sam TullmanSam Tullman is a neurophysiology researcher and zen practicioner. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor's of Arts in Neurobiology and Neurosciences. Sam is a regular meditation practitioner, often attending multi-day silent retreats, learning various different forms of meditation. He currently is the lead QEEG technician at the PTSD Institute in Seattle, Washington, doing brain maps on prisoners often facing the death penalty.In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we discuss how Sam got into both neuroscience and zen, how meditation is the original "neurotechnology," the utilization of neurofeedback and neurostimulation in modern psychiatry...
2019-10-1555 minNeuroFlex PodcastRWN #9: I Came From Nothing w/ Randy BrantleyRandy Brantley is an entrepreneur and who runs the Shell Island Shuttle, a boat touring service operating out of Panama City, Florida. Randy "came from nothing" and never quit in his quest to become a successful entrepreneur.
2019-10-121h 08NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #8: The Versatility of CBD w/ Tim McDougallTim McDougall is an entrepreneur and businessman with a mission to help people. He is the founder of Sonic Science CBD. After spending nearly a decade in the industry, he found his niche and recognized the countryâs need for a premium hemp CBD provider. Since he created Sonic Science on Hilton Head Island, SC in 2016, Tim has landed coverage in print and news outlets including Leafly, High Times, Dope Magazine, Respect My Region, BuzzFeed and Hilton Head Monthly. In this edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Tim and I discuss the versatility of CBD in treating ail...
2019-10-091h 09NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #7: How Streaming Changed the Music Industry w/ Howie BierbaumHowie Bierbaum is the co-founder of Wonder Ballroom, an intimate music venue in Portland Oregon, and worked as the tour manager for internationally renowned band, Pink Martini, for seven years.In the 7th edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, Howie and I discuss how streaming has changed the music business, advice on the mindset of young entrepreneurs, and how to pick the right business partners.
2019-10-071h 12NeuroFlex PodcastRWN #6: Loss Aversion & Intermittent Fasting w/ Chris WycoffIn the 5th episode of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast, I talk with Chris Wycoff, a student at the University of Oregon studying computer science and biology. We discuss Chris' journey into biohacking, the various forms of intermittent fasting and their health benefits, and how Chris integrates his knowledge of psychology, physiology, and human performance into his life coaching practice.
2019-10-061h 12NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #5: Social Psychology & The Music Industry w/ Denzel BoldenDenzel Bolden, a.k.a. "Knowbody is an up-and-coming music producer, singer, and hip hop artist. In today's episode we talked about social psychology principles of genuineness, or the lack there-of, in our everyday interactions with people, along with lessons learned from the music industry and what has inspired Denzel to be an artist.
2019-09-251h 50NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #4: The Neurochemistry of Love w/ Leila AlamiLeila Alami is a Clinical Psychophysiologist with a specialization in neurobehavioral disorders. She has a Master's of Mental Health from Nova Southeastern University and attained a Biomedical Neuroscience Graduate Certified Specialty at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She is trilingual in English, French, and Arabic.In today's show we discussed the neurochemistry of love and breakups, the latest research in the gut-brain axis, recovery from neurological injuries such as strokes and traumatic brain injuries, along with the future of psychiatric and neurological medicine.
2019-09-2457 min