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What do elite athletes, military personnel, and Fortune 100 executives have in common? How can heart rate variability help people perform under pressure? And what does the next generation of biofeedback look like?In this episode, Dr. Saul Rosenthal talks with Dr. Jay Wiles, licensed clinical and performance psychologist and Chief Health and Performance Officer at Ohm Health. Jay recently presented an NRBS webinar, discussing his work with high performers, the psychology behind elite performance, and how biofeedback can move beyond simply measuring physiology to actively improving self-regulation.The conversation explores several emerging topics in applied psychophysiology, including the stability of resonance frequency breathing, the use of HRV coefficient of variation (HRV-CV) as a marker of autonomic nervous system stability, and the strengths and limitations of consumer wearables. Jay also describes the thinking behind the new Ohm biofeedback device and shares practical advice for clinicians who want to improve patient adherence to biofeedback training.Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody #hrv #heartratevariability #hrvbiofeedback #psychophysiology #behavioralmedicine #performancepsychology #nrbs #healthcareeducation #podcast #healthpsychology #healthybrainhappybody

Most clinicians think of slow-paced breathing when they think of heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback. But what if breathing isn’t always the best tool?In this episode, Saul Rosenthal talks with Dr. Fred Shaffer delving deeper into the tips for HRV training he describes in his NRBS webinar. Fred explains how slow-paced muscle contraction can improve HRV, discusses the situations in which it may be helpful, and shares some surprising findings from his laboratory. The conversation also explores broader questions about HRV training, including what we know, and still need to learn, about resonance frequency, why some clients struggle with paced breathing, and how clinicians can avoid becoming overly focused on physiological metrics.Along the way, Fred offers a reminder that applies far beyond HRV training: use HRV as a compass, not a scoreboard.Topics include:Slow-paced muscle contraction as an alternative to slow breathingWhen breathing-based HRV training may not be appropriateResonance frequency and the unanswered questions in HRV scienceCommon challenges in HRV biofeedback trainingMeasuring outcomes that matter to clientsWhy clinicians should master the skills they teachDr. Fred Shaffer is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Truman State University, former president of the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and one of the field’s leading educators in biofeedback and psychophysiology.Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PIRHEG #HEG #PainManagement #EmotionalPain #Seizures #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

Over the past several months, the Healthy Brain Happy Body Creativity Series has explored creativity through conversations with neuroscientists, musicians, performers, artists, clinicians, and researchers. While these guests came from very different backgrounds, many described remarkably similar experiences: flow, absorption, uncertainty, connection, vulnerability, and the feeling of entering a different state of mind.In this special synthesis episode, Dr. Saul Rosenthal steps back from the individual interviews to examine the themes that emerged across the series. Drawing on conversations with Rex Jung, Alice Flaherty, Simone Lucchini, Barbara Minton, Mari Swingle, Danielle Pinals, Penijean Gracefire, Kimaya Lakamwasam, and others, he explores the idea that creativity may be less a talent that some people possess and more a state that human beings can enter.Topics include:Flow states and altered states of consciousnessCreativity as an embodied experienceImprovisation, uncertainty, and flexibilityEmotional expression and psychological safetyCreativity, connection, and world-buildingThe role of boredom, mind-wandering, and downtimeHow overload, distraction, and exhaustion interfere with creativityWhat creativity can teach us about being humanThis episode also serves as a transition between the science-focused portion of the Creativity Series and upcoming conversations with artists, performers, writers, comedians, and other creative professionals about their lived experiences of creativity.Guests featured in this episode include:Rex Jung, PhDAlice Flaherty, MDSimone Lucchini, PhDBarbara Minton, MAMari Swingle, PhDDanielle Pinals, LICSWPenijean Gracefire, LMHCKimaya LakamwasamContact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PIRHEG #HEG #PainManagement #EmotionalPain #Seizures #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody #creativity #flowstate #neuroscience #psychology #humanpotential #innovation #improvisation #attention #consciousness #performance #resilience #creativityresearch #cognitiveflexibility #emotionalregulation

In the second part of this conversation, Dr. Mari Swingle and Dr. Saul Rosenthal turn to one of the defining questions of modern life:What happens to creativity in a world dominated by screens?Drawing from her research on excessive technology use and “interactive screen addiction,” Dr. Swingle explains how digital media can “piggyback and hijack” the same brain systems involved in creativity and artistic flow.Topics include:How screen use impacts alpha activity and attentionThe difference between creative flow and technological “hijacking”Why boredom and “blank space” are essential for creativityTechnology, algorithms, and the attention economyCreativity versus consumptionGaming, social media, and the loss of creative driveArtificial intelligence, art, and human originalitySupporting creativity in children and adultsWhy creative expression matters for human well-beingThroughout the episode, Dr. Swingle offers both caution and hope, emphasizing the importance of preserving space for human imagination, experimentation, and emotional expression in an increasingly technology-saturated culture.This episode is a thoughtful exploration of creativity not just as artistic production, but as a deeply human process worth protecting.Watch on YouTubeContact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Creativity #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

Dr. Mari Swingle joins Healthy Brain Happy Body for the first of a two-part conversation on creativity, neurophysiology, and the brain states that support artistic expression.Known for her pioneering work on technology addiction and brain health, Dr. Swingle also has a lifelong background in the arts as a painter and singer. In this episode, she explores creativity not simply as talent, but as a unique brain state involving alpha activity, visualization, emotional processing, and what she describes as the “muse” or “fugue” state.Dr. Swingle and host Dr. Saul Rosenthal discuss:The neurophysiology of creativity and artistic flowAlpha brainwave activity and creative statesThe relationship between emotion and artistic expressionCreativity, pattern recognition, and visualizationThe “tortured artist” stereotype and mood regulationCreative blocks and neurotherapy approachesHow composers, writers, and artists experience flow statesThe balance between peak creative performance and mental healthThe conversation also explores the fascinating overlap between creativity, emotional intensity, and altered states of attention, raising important questions about how clinicians can support creative individuals without disrupting the processes that make creativity possible.Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Creativity #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Saul Rosenthal and Penijean Gracefire continue their exploration of creativity through the lens of neuroscience, neurofeedback, and human adaptation.The discussion expands into questions about peak performance, executive function, aging, artistic identity, and the role of neurotechnology in enhancing creativity. Penijean explains why she considers the executive control network central to creative functioning and argues that flexibility—not perfection—is one of the defining features of a healthy creative brain.The episode also explores the use of biometrics as part of the creative process itself, including collaborations using EEG-driven sound and light environments.⸻🧠 In This EpisodeCreativity and Executive Function:Why executive networks may be central to creativityCognitive bandwidth, processing speed, and adaptabilityThe relationship between stress, exhaustion, and creative capacityDoes Emotional Distress Fuel Creativity?The complicated relationship between suffering and artistic productionWhether reducing distress changes creative driveCreativity across different life stages and developmental periodsNeurofeedback and Peak Performance:Can neurofeedback enhance creativity?Differences between simple and highly customized interventionsWorking with performers, athletes, and individuals with creative “blocks”Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#creativity #neurofeedback #EEG #musicians #brainnetworks #visualization #cognitiveflexibility #Dessa #emotionalprocessing #executivefunction #defaultmodenetwork #neuroscienceofcreativity #performancepsychology #Biofeedback #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

In this episode of Healthy Brain Happy Body, Dr. Saul Rosenthal continues the podcast’s creativity series with neurotechnology designer and neural frequency analyst Penijean Gracefire.Penijean explores creativity not as a single talent or trait, but as a process of “world-building.” The brain attempts to organize experience, construct meaning, and communicate internal reality to others. Drawing from her work with musicians, artists, athletes, and clinical clients, she discusses how differences in perception, attention, and neural connectivity shape the many forms creativity can take.The conversation also examines why highly creative people often experience challenges with emotional regulation, sensitivity, or social connection—and how these same traits may contribute to artistic expression.⸻🧠 In This Episode, Penijean discusses:Why therapy itself as a creative actThe challenge of communicating subjective experienceHow clinicians and artists both construct internal models of realityWhy both “overly connected” and “overly differentiated” brains can produce remarkable creative workHer work with musician Dessa, who sought help processing the emotional impact of a long-term relationship while continuing to perform music connected to those experiences.Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#creativity #neurofeedback #EEG #musicians #brainnetworks #visualization #cognitiveflexibility #Dessa #emotionalprocessing #executivefunction #defaultmodenetwork #neuroscienceofcreativity #performancepsychology #Biofeedback #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

This episode's guide is David Ims, who just presented a webinar to the NRBS about concussion management with the XLNTBrain system. Concussions are common, often underdiagnosed, and notoriously difficult to assess. The conversation explores the limits of symptom reporting, the role of cognitive testing, and how adding neurophysiological data like QEEG may help clinicians and patients make more informed decisions.In This Episode, We Discuss:Why concussions are frequently missed or underestimatedThe importance—and limitations—of baseline testingHow symptom tracking can reveal recovery patterns over timeWhether more data actually improves clinical decisionsThe role of QEEG in validating patient experienceWhy concussion recovery is often inconsistent and nonlinearBalancing standardized tools with individual variabilityContact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Concussion #ConcussionRecovery #BrainHealth #QEEG #CognitiveHealth #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #HealthPsychology #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

How does voice work move from technique… into transformation?In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Saul Rosenthal continues his discussion with Daniel Pinals. Daniele is a singing coach, performer, and licensed mental health counselor. The discussion explores how voice, therapy, and the nervous system intersect in real, lived experience.Daniel describes how vocal training and psychotherapy share a common foundation: awareness of the body and internal experience. Whether through the OneVoice method or approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR, the work often begins with noticing—what’s happening in the voice, in the body, and beneath the surface.The conversation moves into powerful examples of how singing can open emotional pathways, from children discovering their feelings through music to adults revisiting and transforming experiences tied to trauma. Along the way, we explore performance anxiety, the role of exposure and safety, and how identity and life experience shape a person’s relationship with their voice.This episode brings the focus squarely onto healing, integration, and authentic self-expression—not just as artistic goals, but as deeply human ones.In This Episode, We Discuss:How the OneVoice method informs therapeutic awareness and self-observationThe role of IFS (parts work) in understanding fear, self-doubt, and vocal blocksWhat “mental health–informed voice lessons” look like in practiceReal examples of emotional release and unburdening through singingHow singing can function as a form of safe exposure to anxiety and traumaUnderstanding and working with performance anxietyThe difference between private expression and public performanceHow identity, culture, and background influence creative expressionA philosophy of voice as authentic self-expression and personal growthWhy This Conversation MattersFor many people, the voice is more than a skill—it’s a reflection of what feels safe to express.By integrating trauma-informed therapy with vocal work, this conversation highlights how creativity can become a pathway to healing, resilience, and self-discovery. It also underscores a key idea: expression isn’t just about being heard by others—it’s about reconnecting with parts of ourselves that may have gone silent.About Our GuestDaniel Pinals is a singing coach, performer, and licensed mental health counselor based in the Boston area. She integrates vocal training with trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and offers both voice lessons and therapy services.Learn more:https://www.breakitdownvocals.com/https://www.singonevoice.com/aboutonevoicehttps://www.realtalkpractice.com/A Message to ListenersIf you’ve ever felt hesitant to use your voice—to sing, speak, or express yourself—this episode offers a different perspective: that hesitation may not be about ability, but about safety, experience, and learning.As Daniel reminds us, singing is a skill—and like any skill, it can be developed with patience, openness, and self-compassion .Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #EmotionalPain #mentalhealth #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #nervoussystem #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #NortheastRegionBiofeedbackSociety #HealthyBrainHealthyBody #voicework #trauma #EMDR #InternalFamilySystems #IFStherapy #performanceanxiety #singinganxiety #exposuretherapy #creativeexpression #selfexpression #vocalcoaching #therapyandcreativity #partswork #authenticity #identityandexpression #healingthroughmusic #OneVoicemethod

What does it really mean to “find your voice”?In this episode, Dr. Saul Rosenthal sits down with Daniel Pinals, a singing coach, performer, and licensed mental health counselor, to explore the surprising intersection of voice, trauma, and creativity.Daniel shares her journey from musical theater to clinical work, and how voice lessons often become something more than technical training. For many people, singing opens a door to self-expression, vulnerability, and emotional processing—especially when past experiences have made it feel unsafe to be heard.Together, we explore how the nervous system shapes the voice, why so many people believe “I can’t sing,” and what’s actually happening beneath that statement. The conversation also introduces the OneVoice method, a modern approach to vocal training that emphasizes flexibility, awareness, and authentic expression.This episode moves between the technical and the deeply human—from breath support and resonance to attachment patterns, safety, and the courage to express yourself.In This Episode, We Discuss:How Daniel’s background in performance and psychology came togetherWhy voice lessons often become unexpectedly therapeuticThe connection between trauma, safety, and self-expressionHow different attachment styles can show up in the voiceWhat’s really behind the belief: “I can’t sing”The role of breath, resonance, and physiology in vocal expressionHow creativity shows up as a state of flowWhy many adults lose access to creativity—and how to reconnectAn introduction to the OneVoice method and how it differs from traditional vocal trainingWhy This Conversation MattersThe voice sits at the intersection of biology, psychology, and creativity. When expression doesn’t feel safe, the nervous system adapts—and the voice often reflects that adaptation.Understanding the voice in this broader context opens new possibilities not just for singers, but for anyone interested in mental health, creativity, and mind-body connection.About Our GuestDaniel Pinals is a singing coach, performer, and licensed mental health counselor based in the Boston area. She integrates vocal training with trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping clients access authentic expression in both creative and therapeutic settings.Learn more about Danielle:https://www.breakitdownvocals.com/https://www.singonevoice.com/aboutonevoiceContact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#voicework #creativity #trauma #nervoussystem #performanceanxiety #singing #vocalcoaching #self-expression #EMDR #InternalFamilySystems #IFStherapy #mindbodyconnection #attachmentstyles #creativeprocess #flowstate #vocaltraining #OneVoicemethod #expressivearts #therapyandcreativity #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #mindbodyhealth #BrainHealth #EmotionalPain #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

This episode continues the conversation with Kimaya Lakamas, a neuroscientist, singer-songwriter, and doctoral student at the MIT Media Lab, about the challenge of translating music research into real-world therapeutic use. They explore what early research suggests about music’s short-term effects on stress and anxiety, why emotional regulation through music must remain deeply individualized, and how clinicians might eventually use music more intentionally without reducing it to a one-size-fits-all prescription.The conversation then expands into the evolving world of AI and music. Kimaya shares research comparing human-composed and AI-generated music, including a surprising tension between what listeners prefer and what actually feels more emotionally effective. As the episode unfolds, it becomes a wider reflection on human creativity, ethics, live performance, and how technology might support artists without replacing what makes music feel human in the first place.Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#HappyBrainHealthyBody #NRBS #MusicAndMentalHealth #AIAndMusic #Neuroscience #MindBodyConnection #Biofeedback #Neurofeedback #Creativity #MITMediaLab

This episode's guide is Kimaya Lakamas, a neuroscientist, singer-songwriter, and doctoral student at the MIT Media Lab, about the path that brought her from performing music to studying its effects on physiology, emotion, and psychological well-being. Together they explore how live music affects the body, why people respond so differently to the same piece of music, and what it might take to develop music-based interventions that are both clinically useful and deeply human.This episode is part of our ongoing conversation about creativity and the mind-body connection. Here, the focus is on the foundations: how music shapes emotional experience, how context and culture influence response, and why personalized, flexible approaches matter if music is ever to serve as a meaningful support between therapy sessions. In the next episode, the conversation continues with a closer look at clinical implications and the growing role of AI in music and creativity.Contact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#HappyBrainHealthyBody #NRBS #MusicAndMentalHealth #Neuroscience #MindBodyConnection #Biofeedback #Neurofeedback #MusicResearch #MentalHealth #MITMediaLab

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!In the second part of the conversation with psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist Dr. Barbara Minton, the focus shifts from the making of Calm the Storm to the deeper questions underneath it: what creativity really is, how music interacts with the nervous system, and why listening well may require more than simply choosing what we like. Dr. Minton reflects on creativity as both intuition and integration — the moment when different parts of a life finally come together. She explores real-world biofeedback, flow states, entrainment, and the subtle but important distinction between music that stimulates us and music that truly regulates us. Along the way, she shares memorable stories from workshops and clinical experience that make the conversation feel both grounded and alive.  In this interview, Dr. Minton discusses the book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being.Learn more about music and the brain in Dr. Minton's chapter in, Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PIRHEG #HEG #PainManagement #EmotionalPain #Seizures #PrefrontalCortex #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This episode's guide is Dr. Barbara Mitten — psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist — about the long path that led her to combine creativity, neurofeedback, and clinical care in a new way.Her new music project is Calm the Storm, created in collaboration with guitarist Pepino D’Agostino, explores how intentional sound may help regulate brain networks related to chronic pain, migraine, insomnia, and stress. Dr. Mitten shares how years of clinical practice, immersion in neurofeedback, and a growing body of music research led her to ask a deceptively simple question: if music can influence the body and brain so profoundly, why isn’t it being used more deliberately?Together, they explore the science of rhythm, frequency, tempo, entrainment, and individualized brain responses — as well as the more personal side of this work: calling, intuition, collaboration, and the ways music may reach beyond language. This episode is part of our ongoing creativity series, and it expands that conversation in a compelling direction: from creativity as expression to creativity as healing practice.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#HappyBrainHealthyBody #NRBS #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #MusicTherapy #BrainHealth #ChronicPain #MigraineRelief #InsomniaSupport #MindBodyHealth #QEEG #PsychologyPodcast

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!In this special episode of Healthy Brain Happy Body, Dr. Saul Rosenthal speaks with Dr. Jeff Carmen, developer of the pIR HEG neurofeedback system, about his recent NRBS webinar.Dr. Carmen discusses his way of understanding conditions like migraines, anxiety, emotional pain, and paroxysmal disorders. Rather than treating these as separate diagnoses, he describes a common underlying pattern—what he calls an “excessive rate and magnitude of response to relatively benign stimuli.” From this perspective, many of the problems people struggle with may reflect variations of the same regulatory issue in the brain.The conversation explores the role of the prefrontal cortex as a kind of regulatory system that helps keep reactions from becoming too intense or too fast—and what happens when that system becomes less dominant. Using migraines as an example, Dr. Carmen explains how symptoms may not disappear right away, but often become less intense and less disruptive as regulation improves.Dr. Rosenthal and Dr. Carmen also discuss how some of these conditions may represent a mismatch between the brain’s evolutionary design and the demands of modern life, and how that mismatch can show up as anxiety, attention problems, or pain.The episode also takes a closer look at pIR HEG neurofeedback, including how it compares to EEG-based approaches and why it may produce broader effects across multiple symptoms. Dr. Carmen reflects on how his work with migraines led to unexpected improvements in other areas, often beyond the original reason a person sought treatment.Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes a key point: while we understand a great deal about how the brain breaks down, we still know relatively little about how it actually works. That perspective shapes both his clinical approach and his caution about over-explaining mechanisms.This episode will be of interest to clinicians, biofeedback and neurofeedback practitioners, and anyone curious about the connections between brain regulation, behavior, and physical symptoms.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #brain #mindbodyhealth

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!Today is the second part of my interview with Alice Flaherty, MD, PhD, neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at Harvard Medical School. She is the author of numerous books and studies including The Midnight Disease: The Drive to Write, Writer's Block, and the Creative Brain. In our discussion, we consider clinical management of hypergraphia and medication effects on creativity.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #brain #mindbodyhealth #creativity

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!Today’s guide is Alice Flaherty, MD, PhD neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at Harvard Medical School. She is the author of numerous books and studies including The Midnight Disease: The Drive to Write, Writer's Block, and the Creative Brain. Dr. Flaherty draws on neurology, the lives of writers, and her own experience to discuss both the creative and obsessive drives to write.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #brain #mindbodyhealth #creativity

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This episode's guide is Dr. Simone Luchini, a post-doctoral researcher at the Paris Brain Institute. He studied at Penn State in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Laboratory. He recently published a study showing that neurofeedback can enhance creative thinking.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #brain #mindbodyhealth

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This episode's guide is Dr. Simone Luchini, a post-doctoral researcher at the Paris Brain Institute. He studied at Penn State in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity Laboratory. He recently published a study showing that neurofeedback can enhance creative thinking.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #brain #mindbodyhealth

Check out the video version of Happy Brain Healthy Body at https://www.youtube.com/@nrbsofficial1393/podcastsWe continue our series on creativity with the second part of my chat with Dr. Rex Jung, neuropsychologist and expert in creativity. He has worked as an Assistant Research Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico and a research scientist at the Mind Research Network. His research focuses the brain functions and structures relating creativity, intelligence, and pathology. He has published in a wide variety of journals and books across many subject areas, and is the co-editor of The Cambridge Handbook of The Neuroscience of Creativity.Here are links to the paper Dr. Jung mentions about brain circuits, and one of his papers calling for changes in creativity research.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

We're doing a few new things. First, we are now on YouTube! Check out the video version of our interviews at https://www.youtube.com/@nrbsofficial1393/podcastsWe're also going to start putting multi-episode series, so we can dig deeper into topics. This episode kicks off our episode about creativity. Guests include neuroscientists, clinicians, researchers, and performers. We'll start with some episodes about the neurophysiology of creativity. This episode's guide is Dr. Rex Jung, neuropsychologist and expert in creativity. He has worked as an Assistant Research Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico and a research scientist at the Mind Research Network. His research focuses the brain functions and structures relating creativity, intelligence, and pathology. He has published in a wide variety of journals and books across many subject areas, and is the co-editor of The Cambridge Handbook of The Neuroscience of Creativity.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

This episode is from 2022.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Today’s guide is Dr. Catherine Pittman, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at at Saint Mary’s College. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and traumatic brain injury recovery. She is also the author of three books on the neurobiology of anxiety, written for clinicians and the general public: Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears, and Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

This episode is from 2022.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Today’s guide is Dr. Catherine Pittman, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at at Saint Mary’s College. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and traumatic brain injury recovery. She is also the author of three books on the neurobiology of anxiety, written for clinicians and the general public: Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, Rewire Your OCD Brain: Powerful Neuroscience-Based Skills to Break Free from Obsessive Thoughts and Fears, and Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

This is an episode from 2022.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Today’s guide is Ruth Cohn. Ruth is a psychotherapist who has been practicing neurofeedback since 2009. She has studied the dynamics of trauma and neglect, and worked with survivors; their intimate partners and families since 1998. Ruth is the author of three books: Working with the Developmental Trauma of Childhood Neglect: Using Psychotherapy and Attachment Theory Techniques in Clinical Practice; Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in Couples with Histories of Childhood Trauma and Neglect; and Out of My Mind: Late Night Contemplations About Trauma and Neglect, Book 1.In this episode, Ruth discusses trauma, with a focus on the traumatic response brought about by chronic neglect. Even young infants are sensitive to facial expressions, and infants who develop avoidant attachment relationships with their primary caregivers may be at higher risk for neglect-based trauma. Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

This is an episode from 2022.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Today’s guide is Ruth Cohn. Ruth is a psychotherapist who has been practicing neurofeedback since 2009. She has studied the dynamics of trauma and neglect, and worked with survivors; their intimate partners and families since 1998. Ruth is the author of three books: Working with the Developmental Trauma of Childhood Neglect: Using Psychotherapy and Attachment Theory Techniques in Clinical Practice; Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in Couples with Histories of Childhood Trauma and Neglect; and Out of My Mind: Late Night Contemplations About Trauma and Neglect, Book 1.In this episode, Ruth discusses trauma, with a focus on the traumatic response brought about by chronic neglect. Even young infants are sensitive to facial expressions, and infants who develop avoidant attachment relationships with their primary caregivers may be at higher risk for neglect-based trauma. Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

This is an archive episode from 2023.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.This episode's guide is Jay Gunkelman, world renowned expert on understanding and interpreting the EEG. After decades in the field, he continues to have significant impact on neurofeedback and Neuromodulation. Jay is well known for the “phenotype” model of EEG, positing that a limited number of brain activity patterns are found in most people. EEG patterns can help identify the origin of symptoms and predict treatment outcome. In this episode, Jay discusses common EEG patterns found in individuals who experienced severe psychological trauma.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected].#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

Join us in New York City for the NRBS annual conference!Learn practical and useful approaches to optimizing health. Whether you are a clinician, educator, or anybody who wants to improve their quality of life.While you're at it, Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #hrv #lifestyle #chronichealth #chronicpain #trauma #ptsd #brainhealth

Join us in New York City for the NRBS annual conference!Learn practical and useful approaches to optimizing health. Whether you are a clinician, educator, or anybody who wants to improve their quality of life.While you're at it, Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #hrv #lifestyle #chronichealth #chronicpain #trauma #ptsd #brainhealth

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Thomas Campbell, family practitioner and researcher at the University of Rochester. Dr. Campbell is a proponent of good nutrition's impact on health. He is co-author of The China Study, which has had a global impact on our understanding of the connection between what we eat and quality of life. Dr. Campbell is a keynote speaker at this year's NRBS conference.If you enjoy this podcast, join Dr. Campbell and the NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City. Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's guide is Dr. Lynda Thompson, a distinguished clinical psychologist and internationally recognized pioneer in neurofeedback and biofeedback. She is co-author of The Neurofeedback Book, a fundamental text that has trained countless providers. Dr. Thompson is Executive Director of the ADD Centre in Toronto, which pioneers non-medication approaches to attention issues, anxiety, and optimal performance.If you enjoy this podcast, join Dr. Thompson and the NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City.Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's guide is Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, who has spent his professional life studying the response to trauma. Author of the best-selling The Body Keeps The Score, Dr. van der Kolk is known for translating the latest scientific information on trauma into effective treatments.If you enjoy this podcast, join Dr. van der Kolk and the NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City. Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's guide is Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in helping parents work with their kids who have emotional and behavioral challenges. She will present at the NRBS conference on a growing epidemic of emotional dysregulation among young people, and what we can do about it.If you enjoy this podcast, join NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City. Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Beth Barol, who specializes in positive, practical strategies that work specifically for neurodivergent individuals who may struggle with anxiety, depression, or challenging behaviors. She will be discussing the use of biographical timelines for helping to understand, build compassion for, and treat the most challenging children and adults.IIf you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City. Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Cynthia Kerson, a leading brain training expert, professor at Saybrook University, and founder of Applied Psychophysiological Education. She is also a master gardener and expert on the evidence-based positive impact of nature and exercise. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City. Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our annual conference, October 24-26 in New York City. Check out our free webinars and continuing eduction series.This episode's guide is Dr. Erik Peper. Erik is an international authority on biofeedback and self-regulation, and professor of holistic health studies at San Francisco State University. He is an author of numerous articles and books, including the coauthored Tech Stress: How technology is hijacking our lives, strategies for coping & pragmatic ergonomics. He also publishes a blog on illness, health, and well-being, and has a biofeedback practice.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Come to this year's NRBS 2024 Conference in New York City, October 24th-26th! The lineup of speakers is terrific!This episode's guide is Jeff Schutz, founder and executive director of The Neurovation Center. He is a neurofeedback provider, counselor, and consultant to other professionals starting their neurofeedback practices. Jeff gave a free webinar titled, QEEG-ish: Tactics and Techniques for Translating Brain to Anyone. He discussed the importance of translating our technical data into meaningful information for our clients, other professionals, and the general public. In addition to the book he is about to publish, he draws from the book Story Brand by Donald Miller. Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs Mentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Come to this year's NRBS 2024 Conference in New York City, October 24th-26th! The lineup of speakers is terrific!This episode finishes up a discussion with Patrick Steffen and Don Moss. about their book, Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychophysiology: Theory, Assessment, and Practice. The edited volume focuses on improving psychotherapy by incorporating mind-body approaches.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Come to this year's NRBS 2024 Conference in New York City, October 24th-26th! The lineup of speakers is terrific!This episode's guides are Patrick Steffen and Don Moss. They have collaborated on their first book, Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychophysiology: Theory, Assessment, and Practice. The edited volume focuses on improving psychotherapy by incorporating mind-body approaches.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #mindbody #psychotherapyMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Come to this year's NRBS 2024 Conference in New York City, October 24th-26th! The lineup of speakers is terrific!In this episode, we continue the conversation with Don Moss and Angele McGrady. They have worked together for years, developing the Pathways Model of Health. Their new book for the general public is, Pathways through Long-Term Health Conditions: Lifestyle Medicine to Maximise Your Wellbeing.The Pathways Model emphasizes self-care and self-efficacy. It focuses on developing skills to help individuals take better care of themselves and feel more empowered in their own health.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Come to this year's NRBS 2024 Conference in New York City, October 24th-26th! The lineup of speakers is terrific!This episode's guides are Don Moss and Angele McGrady. They have worked together for years, developing the Pathways Model of Health. They have published their first book for the general public, Pathways through Long-Term Health Conditions: Lifestyle Medicine to Maximise Your Wellbeing.The Pathways Model emphasizes self-care and self-efficacy. It focuses on developing skills to help individuals take better care of themselves and feel more empowered in their own health.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. Come to this year's NRBS 2024 Conference in New York City, October 24th-26th!This episode's guide is Santiago Brand, founder and director of MindLab Neuroscience Consulting in Singapore. He is a clinical and sports psychologist with expertise in qEEG, neurofeedback and biofeedback. He teaches and consults all over the world. Santiago gave a free webinar to the NRBS about EEG signs of trauma. In this podcast, we went a bit deeper into some of these biomarkers and how we they can be used to help individuals experiencing the consequences of trauma.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars. Register to join us or watch a recording.Or better yet, join us in New York City for the 2025 Conference!This episode's guide is Dr. Jeff Carmen ([email protected]), best known as the inventor of passive infrared hemoencephalography (pir HEG) neurofeedback and an expert in migraine-type headaches. He discusses combining pir HEG to improve the prefrontal cortex and show with infrared imaging to sow those improvements.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbsMentioned in this episode:NRBS Conference 2025

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Fred Shaffer. He is a biological psychologist and professor of Psychology at Truman State University, where he has taught since 1975 and has served as Director of Truman’s Center for Applied Psychophysiology since 1977. He is the recipient of many awards for his teaching and research. Dr. Shaffer is well known in the biofeedback community as a master teacher and researcher. He has written and edited numerous articles and books, including the newest edition of Evidence-Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback (4th ed.). He is also the owner of BioSource software, which publishes training and review resources for biofeedback, neurofeedback, and qEEG practitioners, and is sponsoring Dr. Shaffer's free webinar. 
Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Michael Holler, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and advisor for NESTA BioReg Technologies, developer of bioregulation therapy equipment for the office and home. Michael uses BRT for a wide range of conditions, focusing today on individuals diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For more information, go to Michael's website and watch his free webinar.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Santiago Brand, founder and director of MindLab Neuroscience Consulting in Singapore. He is a clinical and sports psychologist with expertise in qEEG, neurofeedback and biofeedback. He teaches and consults all over the world. Santiago gave a free webinar to the NRBS about EEG signs of trauma. In this podcast, we went a bit deeper into some of these biomarkers and how we they can be used to help individuals experiencing the consequences of trauma.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs #trauma #PTSD #EEG #qEEG

OOPS -- I got the date wrong in the recording. Dr. Walker's webinar is February 18th, not 17th. Sorry...Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr. Linda Walker, therapist and neurofeedback and biofeedback provider. Dr. Walker has used neurofeedack successfully with many difficult populations. On February 18th, she is presenting a free webinar on alpha/theta neurofeedback training. This method is successfully used to help individuals who experienced trauma, substance use, and other significant behavioral health problems. It is also used in optimal performance training. Dr. Walker names a number of resources during the interview. These include the Peniston protocol for substance abusers, and the modifications made by Scott and Kaiser.Antonio Martins-Mourao and Cynthia Kerson edited an excellent volume on alpha/theta training.Finally, join Dr. Walker in her class to learn how to implement alpha/theta neurofeedback.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode's guide is Dr Taylor Caozziello, found of Elite Physiology, and expert in neurofeedback and quantitative EEG. On January 15, 2025, she is presenting a free webinar for the NRBS. In this episode, she talks about the growing use of artificial intelligence for identifying patterns of interest in the EEG.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

If you register for the NRBS conference, use the code NRBSCON10 for a 10% discount! Do it now! Listen to the episode for more details.Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.In this episode, I continue my conversation with Michael Cohen, Director of the Center for Brain Training. He's a prolific writer, researcher, and innovator in applied psychophysiology. I talked with him about how he grew interested in this work, and how he thinks the field will develop over the next several years.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs

Subscribe here or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, join NRBS for our free webinars and continuing eduction series.This episode's guide is Michael Cohen, expert brain coach, teacher, researcher, author, and Director of the Center for Brain Training. He's presenting a free webinar about the gut-brain connection and bioregulation therapies that can help support that connection.Please rate us and leave reviews. It really helps get us to more listeners.This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Contact us at [email protected] theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#biofeedback #neurofeedback #nrbs