Brain Wellness - the Podcast

April Ildvad is a licensed mental health therapist in Montana and Minnesota, she is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the American Brain Injury Association, a board member of the Montana Brain Injury Alliance and the Governor's TBI Advisory board. She is also a 27 year brain injury survivor. Find April at: Email: [email protected] Montana: 406-541-6442BIA Montana Helpline: 800-241-6442 Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Kelsey Boyer is a brain health advocate, former professional snowboarder, and the founder and Executive Director of Save A Brain, a nonprofit dedicated to concussion and traumatic brain injury prevention, education, and awareness. After a traumatic brain injury ended her professional snowboarding career, Kelsey made it her mission to help others better understand, protect, and care for their brains. Today, she speaks around the country, develops educational programs for schools and communities, partners with healthcare organizations and brands to expand brain injury awareness, and creates resources that make brain health more accessible to people of all ages. Through Save A Brain, Kelsey has helped donate thousands of helmets, reached hundreds of thousands of people through education and advocacy, and continues to build a movement that empowers people to prioritize brain health before and after injury. Her mission is simple: to help create a world where brain health is valued just as much as physical health—because we only get one brain, and it makes us who we are. Find Kelsy at: https://saveabraininc.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-boyer-4a4077138/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyboyer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveabrain/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed, FAOTA is an internationally recognized occupational therapist, educator, researcher, speaker, and children's author who has dedicated more than 30 years to helping youth become confident, capable, and self-determined. Dr. Coopersmith's groundbreaking research and published scholarly work focus on self-determination—the ability to make choices, solve problems, set goals, and believe in yourself. She is the founder of Self Determined Kids, creator of the Captain Me educational program and the Self-Determination Strategies Toolkit, and author of the award-winning children's book I'm Stuck. Through her engaging presentations, practical resources, and passion for empowering youth, parents, educators, and therapists, Dr. Coopersmith is changing the way we think about helping individuals move from dependence to independence.  Find Amy at: https://www.selfdeterminedkids.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramycoopersmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfdeterminedkids/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyCoopersmithTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captainmekids Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Kristin McKenzie is an AVM and stroke survivor, former scare actor and video director working every day to recover from a life altering incident and bring awareness to aneurysm & stroke symptoms to save others from a condition that almost ended her life in 2024.Find Kristin at: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinstrong24Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckenzii/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinwillis?mibextid=wwXIfrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krwillis/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Saara Haapanen is a performance psychologist, keynote speaker, executive performance coach, and founder of Performance is Haapanen. With a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology, a background as an international-level athlete, and more than 26 years of coaching experience, she helps high-achieving humans improve motivation, energy, focus, and follow-through without burning themselves out. Her work blends performance science, wellness, motivation, ADHD-informed strategies, and real-life behavior change. She has worked with executives, physicians, entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, and organizations across the U.S., Canada, and Finland, including Denver Public Schools, Jefferson County Public Schools, UCHealth, Correctional Health Partners, the American Heart Association, and the Salvation Army. Dr. Saara served two terms on the Colorado Governor’s Council for Active and Healthy Lifestyles and has been featured in Forbes Health, Shape, Woman’s Day, Reader’s Digest, and other national media. Her mission is to help people work with their brains and bodies, not against them, so life and work feel less chaotic and more energizing. Find Dr. Saara at: https://drsaara.com/Or https://performanceishaapanen.com/Or https://www.moveatworkchallenge.com/Free resource: https://www.moveatworkchallenge.com/NDbundleEmail: [email protected]: https://instagram.com/dr_saara_haapanenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/saara.haapanen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaarahaapanen/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Steven Broglio has investigated concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) for more than three decades, holding faculty positions at the University of Michigan in the School of Kinesiology, along with joint appointments in Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Following his doctoral studies at the University of Georgia, Dr. Broglio established his research portfolio focused on the acute and persistent consequences of head trauma in athletes and military personnel. He currently holds multiple administrative roles, including the Associate Dean of Graduate Affairs for the School of Kinesiology and the Founding Director of the Michigan Concussion Center. In his directorial capacity, he heads collaborative, multi-disciplinary science aimed at advancing fundamental understanding in concussion prevention, accurate diagnosis, and optimal management strategies. His academic record is underscored by his status as a Fellow of multiple professional organizations (i.e., American College of Sports Medicine, National Academy of Kinesiology, and National Athletic Trainers Association), and he currently serves as the President of the international Concussion in Sport Group. Find Steve at: https://concussion.umich.edu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichconcussion/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/um-concussion-center/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-broglio/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Wendy Lurrie is a former Chief Marketing Officer, growth and strategy executive, and the creator of Rupture: The World of BestGuessistan, a platform exploring what happens when systems fail—especially the human ones we rely on most. After a traumatic brain injury disrupted her ability to function in the ways she once could, Wendy began documenting the invisible, structural changes that follow rupture: shifts in cognition, perception, identity, and control. Her work draws from both lived experience and decades spent leading organizations, building brands, and navigating complex systems under pressure. She focuses on the gap between what looks normal from the outside and what no longer works underneath—particularly the failure of language, systems, and culture to accurately describe life after disruption. She is also the author of PANIC with Credentials: How Systems Survive by Making Failure Personal, which launched as the #1 new release in Organizational Design on Amazon. Find Wendy at: https://www.bestguessistan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582849029381Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestguessistan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendylurrieSubstack: https://bestguessistan.substack.com/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Dry_Midnight_6742/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Lee Carlson is an author, journalist, and Zen practitioner whose acclaimed memoir Passage to Nirvana chronicles his recovery from traumatic brain injury using writing, sailing, and Zen. A former magazine editor and documentary producer, his work has appeared in Outside, the Los Angeles Times, and multiple Time Inc. publications. A longtime student of Peter Matthiessen, Carlson’s current book explores their relationship and Matthiessen’s legacy. He currently lives in Western New York.  Find Lee at: https://leecarlson.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCarlsonAuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecarlsonauthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeeCarlsonAuthorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/LeeCarlsonNirvana/X: https://x.com/LCarlson_author Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

My middle child, Hayden, and I talk about real life frustrations and tips for moms with TBI and keeping up relationships with kids during recovery. Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Maureen Cunningham has been with the Brain Injury Association of Missouri as Executive Director since 2008. She has more than 30 years of experience in health, social, and disability non-profit organizations. Find BIA MO at: www.biamo.orgPhone: 1-800-444-6443 Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/BIA.MISSOURIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braininjuryassociation_mo/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Carmen Frede, DNP, AGACNP-BC, Brain Injury Expert | Author | Advocate- Dr. Carmen Frede is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner dedicated to redefining traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery. Specializing in the critical transition from acute emergency care to long-term neuro-rehabilitation, she is a recognized leader in evidence-based concussion management and patient education. A University of Kentucky graduate; her doctoral research established new standards for discharge education and patient outcomes. Recipient of the Sigma Theta Tau Leadership Award and a longtime leader within the Brain Injury Alliances of Kentucky and Indiana. In her book, Wired Differently, she translates complex neurology into a compassionate, actionable guide for survivors and families. An avid mountain biker, Dr. Frede draws parallels between the resilience of trail riding and cognitive recovery, championing nature and movement as vital to neurological health. Dr. Frede’s mission is simple: ensuring no survivor navigates the path to recovery alone. Find Carmen at: Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnbsncrm/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare since 1999. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2024, and was the recipient of the Elinor D. Hands Award from the MN Brain Injury Alliance in 2025.  In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, initially covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness and transitioning toward mostly brain injury topics since 2024, and has been a guest on multiple other podcasts. She has also presented at numerous local, regional, and state conferences. Additionally, she is an invited speaker for both national and global conferences in 2026.In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. She has merged knowledge gained from personal experience with her healthcare education to provide a unique brand of concussion care in her current practice as a brain injury Nurse Practitioner at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology. She is an Ambassador for the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, an elected Board Member for the MN Brain Injury Alliance, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America.Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Kelly Tuttle joined the "head injury survivors club" (as she described it) in 2015, the night another car pulled in front of her as she was driving. It wasn't until three months later that she realized something was seriously wrong. Kelly's traumatic brain injury (TBI) marked the beginning of a new life and a personal journey of self-discovery. Kelly Tuttle is the author of After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life after a Brain Injury and Getting Behind the Wheel. Her books offer readers strategies and tools to continue working while their brains and bodies heal. Kelly Tuttle wants TBI survivors to know they're not alone and there's hope of getting better. She got better, and they can too. Kelly is a member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners, the California Association of Nurses/National Nurses United, and the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Fresno. A longtime martial arts student, Kelly has a second-degree black belt in kenpõ karate and a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She is also an obsessed knitter without enough storage space for her yarn and a lover of adult coloring books and pencils. Find Kelly at: https://kellytuttle.orgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brainlovingnpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brain_np_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-tuttle-72589810/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Vance Mattzela is an Alaskan born, traveling millwright that was in a massive motorcycle accident in Florida in 2017, which broke his body and brain. He moved to Michigan in 2020 in order to be closer to family and to get treatment for his back and TBI. He started B4B in 2023 in order to bring better visibility to TBI among bikers and the general public.Find Vance at: https://www.b4busa.org/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568457067148LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vance-mattzela-47870138b/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Jennifer Gans is a San Francisco based clinical psychologist and researcher recognized internationally for her expertise in the psychological impact of tinnitus, hyperacusis, and hearing loss on well-being. She serves as a Board Member of the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). She is the CEO/Founder of MindfulTinnitusRelief.com, the first-ever self-administered 8-week online skill-building course of its kind for learning how to shift tinnitus from ‘bothersome’ to ‘non-bothersome’. With both a Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Meditation approach, Dr. Gans presents globally to physicians, researchers, and audiologists on her research and tinnitus patient education, a critical piece of the tinnitus management puzzle. Find Dr. Gans at: https://mindfultinnitusrelief.com/Or: https://drjennifergans.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.gans1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifergans/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp⁠

Dr. Barry Miller has over 25 years of higher education experience that includes research, teaching, and administrative roles. For the past 7 years he has served as the Director of Outreach and Business Development for the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. His educational background includes anatomy, exercise physiology, strength & conditioning, and biomechanics. He has a PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware. He serves as a reviewer for several injury biomechanics research journals, and co-authored several journal papers and a Sport and Fitness Nutrition textbook. He enjoys an active lifestyle that includes regular fitness activities, pickleball, golf, and home improvement projects. Find Dr. Miller at: www.vt.edu/helmetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VTHelmetRatingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vthelmetratings/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@virginiatechhelmetratings1024LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-miller-237b15a5/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Will Grove is the Helpline Director for the Brain Injury Association of Arizona. In his role, Will assists survivors of brain injury as well as families and caregivers with getting connected to resources in their community, while also hosting multiple support groups and programs in Arizona. He also travels the state promoting BIAAZ and assisting with public policy initiatives. Prior to working at the Brain Injury Association of Arizona, Will spent a decade working in the area of youth behavioral health. Originally from Pennsylvania, Will has been living in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona for the last 15 years. Find Will at: https://biaaz.org/Helpline phone: 888-500-9165Email: [email protected]: @BIAarizonaInstagram: @biaarizonaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biaarizona/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Daniel Avesar, PhD is a brain injury survivor and advocate dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of brain injury. When he was 18 years old (10/11/1999), during the third week of his undergraduate studies, Daniel sustained a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) that required a craniotomy of the right side of his skull. That marked the beginning of a seven-year journey to rebuild cognition, regain his inner self, and address vision challenges, plus dealing with other problems like derealization and hyperacusis. Those experiences led him to study neuroscience, seeking to understand the profound changes he had undergone due to his TBI. Daniel earned a PhD in neurophysiology from Dartmouth College in 2013 and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Oregon in 2017. Since then has been interviewing brain injury survivors as well as researchers and clinicians to create free online content aimed at dispelling misconceptions and increasing public understanding about brain injury both from the “internal” and “external” perspectives. Dr. Avesar has two projects online, the Experiencing My Brain podcast which includes one on one discussion with brain injured people about their invisible problems, and the Building Brain Awareness talk series on YouTube, presentations from clinicians, researchers and brain injury services on what they are studying and working on for brain injury.Find Daniel at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574995580688YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingbrainawarness2139LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-avesar-phd-54704730/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/experiencing-my-brain/id1596998070, Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Jessie Rain Anne Smith is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher, trained through the University of California San Diego's Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute. She has also completed Dr. David Treleaven’s Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness training, and was one of a select few chosen by Dr. Treleaven for mentorship in 2022. Following a car accident and brain injury in 2013, Jessie was advised by a concussion rehab center in Vancouver to take up mindfulness to help manage symptoms such as cognitive fatigue and nervous system dysregulation. Mindfulness was a huge help, but it was also a horrific hindrance. Some practices were too cognitive and others sent her into panic and dissociation. In time, Jessie learned to modify mindfulness to meet the unique needs of brain injury survivors. She went on to found Mindful Concussion, an initiative dedicated to sharing her lessons with others. Her Mindful Concussion course, additional educational offerings, and her forthcoming book,The Power and the Perils of Mindfulness for Brain Injury, provide practical strategies survivors and teachers alike can implement to modify mindfulness for brain injury.Find Jessie at: https://mindfulconcussion.ca/Email: [email protected]: https://facebook.com/mindfulconcusionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-smith-527a48207/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.The Dysautonomia Project patient assessment: https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/patient-assessment/Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp⁠

Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, trainer, and author of The Curious Voyage to Authenticity: A Rule-Breaking Guide for Personal Growth. Known for a warm, experiential, and deeply attuned style, she helps people understand how patterns live in both mind and body, and how change becomes possible when the nervous system is supported. Cynthia created Harmonic Brain Healing™, an integrative brain-and-body approach designed to help shift stuck loops such as intrusive imagery, grief, and persistent stress responses. Her work bridges practical neuroscience-informed tools with an invitational, human approach that helps people build more agency, clarity, and self-trust. She is the Co-founder of the Southeast Brainspotting Institute and contributing author of research on Brainspotting, as well as to the Power of Brainspotting Book.  She is a mother of one and grandmother of two.  She loves to hike, bike, and kayak.  She met my life partner dancing, and believes new beginnings in life are possible.Find Cynthia at: https://cynthasis.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cynthasis6227Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CynthasisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthasisatlanta/Teachable: https://cynthasis.teachable.com/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Scott Powell has served as Executive Director of AHIF for nearly twelve years. Scott has a sincere passion for this population, and is committed to building programs and services to help each survivor reach their fullest potential. Find AHIF at: www.ahif.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/ALHeadInjuryFoundationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alheadinjury/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

William Person is a former nine-year Team USA Bobsled athlete whose career left him battling the devastating effects of CTE. At his lowest point, he could barely get up off the floor, lost in confusion, depression, intense headaches, and a deteriorating brain. Hope came when he discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which restored clarity in his thinking, color to his vision, and purpose to his life. Today, William is on a mission to raise awareness of brain damage in sports, the military, and other lifetime collisions, and share the importance of protecting and healing the brain. He’s on a mission to open a nonprofit Post Concussion Recovery Center to help athletes, veterans, and civilians heal from brain injuries -- at no cost to them. To realize this mission, he’s opened a 501c3 charity and has launched a GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/93ff9c6e , which will help him raise funds to purchase a multi-person hyperbaric oxygen chamber and open a Post Concussion Recovery Center where anyone battling CTE and brain injury symptoms can get treated at no cost to them. By removing the burden of cost, William hopes to give quality of life back to as many people as possible, but he needs the public’s help to do it. Find William at: https://gofund.me/93ff9c6eEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/one.man.with.a.chamber.hbot?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/willp1234567?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperbarichealing?_t=ZT-8zD0dNeEvPi&_r=1_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-person-4072b417/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Eric Dinkins is an experienced Physical Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in leadership and managerial roles in the hospital & health care industry. He is skilled in Spine, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Healthcare Management, and Healthcare. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics with an emphasis in eclectic, patient centered, approach to physical therapy, utilizing Mobilization with Movement, Manipulation, Strength and Conditioning, as a Strong healthcare services professional.He helped to develop and bring to market two Health Education companies focused on both live and virtual learning with options of outside professionals to highlight and monetize their own course content via his platforms. Find Eric/Motion Guidance at: https://www.motionguidance.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/motionguidanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/motionguidance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MotionGuidancePhysicalTherapyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-dinkins-pt-dpt-mspt-ocs-mcta-cert-mt-cdn-26b48338/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp⁠

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp⁠

Jamie Arber, MA, LPC, CBIST, CCH Executive Director, The Supported Living Group. Jamie Arber is a clinician, executive, and systems strategist whose work sits at the intersection of trauma recovery, brain injury rehabilitation, and community integration. With a deep background in clinical-community psychology and over 15 years of leadership in the brain injury field, Jamie has developed and implemented innovative models of care that challenge the traditional institutional approach and reassert the importance of meaning, autonomy, and structure in the lives of survivors. From a clinical standpoint, Jamie’s approach is rooted in a recognition of the hierarchical nature of human needs, physiological, psychological, and existential, and how brain injury often fractures the scaffolding that supports identity and purpose. His work aims to reassemble that scaffolding through integrated supports that are clinically sound, individually responsive, and embedded in the community. As Executive Director of The Supported Living Group, Jamie led the organization to become Connecticut’s top-ranked provider of community-based services in its category, delivering over 15,000 hours of support weekly to specialized populations. His leadership has not only elevated service quality, but also transformed operational systems, expanding markets, securing sustainable funding, and advocating policy change through direct engagement with state officials. Jamie’s clinical insights and strategic vision have resulted in the development of specialized programs for survivors with complex neurobehavioral profiles, including vocational rehabilitation initiatives that emphasize not just function, but dignity and contribution. Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with EMDR certification and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. He has presented on neurorehabilitation, systems transformation, and trauma-informed care across a variety of platforms. His work is marked by a relentless commitment to reintegrating marginalized individuals into the fabric of society, not simply as recipients of care, but as full participants in life. Find Jamie/The Supported Living Group at: www.supportedlivinggroup.orgEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/braininjuryrehabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesupportedlivinggroup/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-arber-b215a1242/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Cheryl Faber joined The Dysautonomia Project in 2015 and has been integral to its growth. She understands first-hand how debilitating dysautonomia symptoms can be by witnessing TDP Founding Director Kelly Freeman’s health decline. Cheryl’s deep passion to help fulfill TDP’s mission to educate healthcare professionals, patients, and communities about dysautonomia pairs perfectly with her long-standing professional experience as an educator.As TDP’s Director of Education, Cheryl oversees, develops, and facilitates training programs on autonomic disorders and POTS to multiple audiences, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, clinic staff, school nurses, and BSN/MSN students. In addition, she participates in national and regional conferences to spread dysautonomia awareness.Cheryl is a member of the American Autonomic Society, has over 30 years of experience in education and human resources, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from George Mason University. Dr. June Bryant is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Colorado. She brings over 12 years of pediatric primary care experience and is the founder of Dr. Joonie’s ExaminaVan, Florida’s first autonomous nurse practitioner–led mobile pediatric practice.In academia, Dr. Bryant teaches at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on pediatric health, advanced assessment, and evidence-based practice. She is actively engaged in curriculum development, simulation-based education, and preparing nurse practitioner students for clinical excellence.Dr. Bryant serves as Immediate Past President of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and as Medical Ambassador for The Dysautonomia Project, where she advances education and advocacy for families, providers, and schools. She frequently presents at state and national conferences on autonomic dysfunction,dysautonomia, and nursing entrepreneurship. Find The Dysautonomia Project at: https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedysautonomiaprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjooniesTwitter: https://twitter.com/dys_projectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedysautonomiaproject/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoonies/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjuneaprn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dysautonomia-project-inc/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp⁠ 

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp⁠ @brainwellnessnp4328 ⁠

Barry K. Herman, MD, MMM, is a dual board-certified psychiatrist (adult and child/adolescent) and accomplished physician-executive whose career bridges clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and digital innovation. He currently serves as Chief Medical Officer of Mentavi Health, the parent company of ADHD Online, where he oversees clinical quality, peer review, and the development of scalable digital behavioral-health programs, including initiatives in mental-wellness coaching and metabolic mental health. Dr. Herman received his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed his training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Stanford University, and earned a Master of Medical Management, MMM, degree from Tulane University. He is the author of over 100 scientific articles and abstracts addressing diverse topics in behavioral health and psychiatry. Throughout his career, Dr. Herman has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing accessible, evidence-based behavioral health care through innovation, clinical excellence, and data-driven program development.Find Dr. Herman at: www.mentavi.comEmail: [email protected]: http://linkedin.com/in/barry-k-herman-m-d-m-m-m-0a24134 Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Jennifer Phoenix is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health working with a diverse range of people. Her practice mainly focuses on helping people overcome trauma and other issues where they just feel "stuck". She does this by using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (or ART), which is an evidence-based therapy that helps people rapidly achieve results to FEEL differently automatically. Find Phoenix at: www.phoenixrisingtherapymn.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixrisingtherapymnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixrisingtherapymn/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp @brainwellnessnp4328 

Dr. Steven Rauchman is an Ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon with extensive experience in comprehensive medical and surgical practice. He has been a principal investigator in nationwide pharmaceutical clinical trials, communicating with large pharmaceutical companies on both research and business levels. He cultivates personal and business relationships with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), a conduit for FDA authorized pharmaceutical trials and possesses detailed understanding and ensures strict adherence to government regulatory requirements. He assembles and manages a team of clinical staff to execute trials on drugs in development. He also establishes and maintains a medical/legal partnership with large law firms, testifies in trials, and is a recognized expert in the ophthalmologic manifestations of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). In addition, he reviews articles before publication for a peer-reviewed neuroscience journal. Find Dr. Rauchman at: https://www.expertwitnesstbi.com/Email: [email protected]: www.linkedin.com/in/steven-rauchman-md/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Brandon Allen has always strived for intense challenges to develop himself. From a self-proclaimed overweight nerd in high school, to a decorated combat vet. After his service he decided to get his Bachelor's Degree and his Doctorate of Chiropractic concurrently while starting his family. During his time in school, he made a point to surround himself with the best doctors he could find to help develop him as a doctor.  Find Dr. Brandon at: www.drbrandonmobile.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BrandonMobileChiropracticInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrandonmobilechiropractor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-allen-357b0a1b9/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a four-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023, and was added to the Who's Who in America in 2024. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while still recovering, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI, and has started returning to practice as a concussion nurse practitioner.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: ⁠bio.link/brainwellnessnp

Kevin T. Murphy, MD began his career as a radiation oncologist specializing in tumors of the central nervous system, or brain and spinal cord, with a focus in pediatric patients. He was a pioneer and thought leader in the field of frameless stereotactic radiosurgery in both pediatrics and adults, a technique now used worldwide. The development of PrTMS® was inspired by Dr. Murphy’s quest to alleviate the symptoms of his son’s autism spectrum disorder as well as the cognitive decline (or “chemobrain”) that often plagued his cancer patients after chemotherapy and radiation.  In 2017, Dr. Murphy founded PeakLogic, Inc., and by 2020, he pivoted from oncology to focus full-time on PrTMS® and empower physicians worldwide to improve the lives of patients suffering from neurocognitive and neurobehavioral conditions.  Since then, PrTMS® has been used to treat countless different neurocognitive and neural disorders or deficits as well as has garnered praise from active duty and military Veterans, and professional athletes seeking peak human performance. Find Dr. Murphy at: https://www.prtms.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prtmsbypeaklogic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkevintmurphy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaklogic-prtms/Contact: https://www.prtms.com/for-patients/contact-us/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Michael Wyand is CEO of Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotech company developing new, innovative therapeutics for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), known as concussion, and related neuro-metabolic dysfunction. The company has a drug, OXE103, that successfully completed a pilot Phase 2a clinical trial in the fall of 2022. The study showed robust treatment effect across study endpoints. The endpoints were a reduction in symptom burden and improvement in quality of life. The OXE103 responder rate was 85% vs. a baseline of 33%. Michael earned his post-Doc in Comparative Pathology at Harvard Medical School and a PhD in Comparative Pathology at the University of Connecticut. He has held leadership positions at a number of companies such as Epirus Biopharmaceuticals, Percivia and BioAssets Development Corporation. Michael uses his medical background and business experience with hope to bring relief to the millions of Americans who each year suffer from head injury. Find Michael at: https://www.oxeiabiopharma.com/Email: [email protected]            [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oxeia-biopharmaceuticals-inc/X: @oxeia  Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own #podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnpFind my book and all other events at: bio.link/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Barbara A. Minton, PhD, is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music.Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Denver, followed by PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in developmental and child clinical practice. She is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and holds the distinction of Diplomate in Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG).Dr. Minton’s approach is uniquely rooted in science and soul. Her musical projects are informed by EEG analysis and sophisticated biofeedback, highlighting measurable impacts on brain networks. Whether supporting clients through neurofeedback, presenting groundbreaking brain research, or inspiring audiences through music, Dr. Minton’s work is a testament to the healing potential of integrating science, creativity, and compassion.  Find Dr. Minton at: https://musicandhealing.net/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/barb.minton.5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-minton-057957164/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Brandon Allen has always strived for intense challeges to develop himself. From a self-proclaimed overweight nerd in high school, to a decorated combat vet. After his service he decided to get his Bachelor's Degree and his Doctorate of Chiropractic concurrently while starting his family. During his time in school, he made a point to surround himself with the best doctors he could find to help develop him as a doctor.  Find Dr. Brandon at: www.drbrandonmobile.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BrandonMobileChiropracticInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrandonmobilechiropractor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-allen-357b0a1b9/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Shane Creado is a double board-certified sleep medicine doctor & psychiatrist. He practices functional sleep medicine, integrative psychiatry, & sports psychiatry. He completed a degree in physical therapy at the top of his class, completed an MD at the top of his class with a gold medal. He went on to psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin & was awarded the graduating resident award for academic achievement. He completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Sleep and the world-renowned Center for Consciousness. He saw that sleep was neglected or only addressed when a problem arose. When looking at the existing sleep landscape, he saw that most sleep ‘experts’ on TV or read about online are not sleep doctors. They are usually self-described sleep coaches, or at best, researchers or psychologists who are unaware of complicated health diagnoses, organ system interactions, have no training in medicine or underlying factors contributing to insomnia/sleep problems and are unable to prescribe/order tests & treatments. Those who are sleep doctors, are not trained in the gold-standard treatment of insomnia: CBT-insomnia or integrative, multi-level approaches to treating sleep & mental health disorders often only resorting to medications to only treat symptoms instead of root causes. It was this realization that drove him to write the book ‘Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes’, the cutting-edge sleep science that will guarantee a competitive advantage. It debuted #1 in Sports Medicine on Amazon. He is also a contributing author to 6 principal books in Sports Psychiatry. He has remained at the forefront of sports psychiatry for several years, co-authoring the paper 'First International Consensus on Sports Psychiatry' in 2024 and psychiatric treatment preferences of sports psychiatrists in 2024. He consults with individual athletes & provides sleep workshops to sports academies, sports organizations, sports teams. He provides ‘Sleep Retreats’ to organizations/companies, with education on sleep and performance, screening for sleep disorders, and specific strategies to improve sleep & workplace productivity. He has been on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP) for several years, currently the VP North America for the ISSP, Delegate for the USA for the International Summit on Advancing Sports Psychiatry, chair of the Sleep Performance Committee and Chairman of Innovation and Technology. He consults with the Amen Clinics and is the host of the Overcoming Insomnia course, available on Amen University, and has designed a best-selling personalized sleep supplement line for BrainMD. He also has consulted with the PGA tour Europe, the NBA Players association, the Australian Football League and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Chicago Blackhawks, the Rafa Nadal Academy. He is the sleep consultant for the Sun Belt Conference (16 university athletic programs under the NCAA), is the sleep consultant for BrainTap, is on the advisory board for Mens Fitness and many more. He has been endorsed/mentioned by/consulted with a host of elite clients/colleagues such as Dr Daniel Amen, Team Body Works UK (triathlete academy), Team USA’s Dr. Todd Stull, Team Canada’s Dr. Carla Edwards, Team Australia’s Dr. Ranjit Menon, Mike Bryan, Jim Kwik, Erik Spoelstra (head coach Miami Heat), Hannah Brown, Hulda Quebe, Nick Hardwick, Washington University mens basketball, Danni Wyatt, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Kerr, Stephen Cloobeck, several current Olympic athletes, many elite current/ retired athletes, the Enhanced Games, the Harvard Football Players Wellness Study and several other CEOs, founders and business leaders.Find Dr. Creado at: www.shanecreado.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/peaksleepperformance/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peaksleepperformance/Find more about Brain Wellness: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/

Matt Campbell Founder, Midwest Concussion Clinic | Certified Brain Injury Specialist | Concussion Educator & Advocate Matt Campbell is on a mission to change how the world sees concussions—by making the invisible visible again. As the Founder of the Midwest Concussion Clinic, Matt has helped hundreds of individuals reclaim control of their recovery through education, advocacy, and compassionate, people-first care. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Licensed Athletic Trainer, he believes the most effective concussion treatment often starts before the injury occurs—with informed communities, resilient brains, and proactive systems of support. Matt’s work goes beyond protocols and return-to-play checklists. He’s passionate about guiding individuals, families, and professionals through the uncertainty of brain injury with clarity, empathy, and research-driven solutions. His virtual clinic model reflects a belief that expert care should be accessible, personalized, and centered around the human behind the symptoms. Whether he’s speaking to athletes, educators, or healthcare providers, Matt delivers a message that’s equal parts honest and hopeful: You’re not alone—and recovery is possible. Find Matt at: https://mwconcussion.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWConcussionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwconcussion/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mwconcussion/posts/?feedView=allhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-campbell-lat-atc-aib-vrc-v2fit-itat-2bb28053/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mwconcussion Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Amanda Wiggins, PhD is a neuroscientist with a deep passion for understanding how we can protect and support brain health at every stage of life. With a strong foundation in neuroscience research, Amanda is dedicated to translating the latest scientific discoveries into practical strategies that help reduce the risk of dementia and promote lifelong cognitive well-being. She brings both scientific insight and real-world relevance to discussions about brain health, making complex topics accessible and actionable. Find Amanda at: www.cgpmax.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/cgp.labInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgp.max/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawiggins/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own #podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp