Take Back My Brain

In this episode, Laurie Hammer sits down with Dr. Pat McShane to discuss healthy aging, women’s health, menopause, and the importance of health span over lifespan. Drawing from her decades as a fertility specialist, Dr. McShane shares insights on how movement, sleep, nutrition, social connection, and mindset influence vitality later in life. The conversation also explores loneliness, ageism, and why maintaining independence and quality of life should be a central goal of aging well.- - - - - Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Give your body a gentle hand in managing today’s toxic load. Zeocharge is a "smart binder" made from supercharged zeolite powder, designed to help naturally remove unwanted toxins—like heavy metals and microtoxins—without stripping away the essential nutrients you need to thrive.Get 10% off your next order using this link: https://www.zeolitelabs.com/?ref=lauriehammer- - - - - Dr. Pat McShane is a physician and former fertility specialist who spent more than 40 years helping individuals and couples navigate infertility and reproductive medicine. After retiring from fertility practice, she shifted her focus toward women’s health, healthy aging, menopause, and health span education. Through her podcast and educational content, Dr. McShane advocates for empowering women with evidence-based information to help them remain active, healthy, and connected throughout later life.- - - - - Connect with Dr. Pat McShaneWebsite: https://www.womenshealthspan.netYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mcshanepmcshane9303🎧 Women’s Healthspan Voices Women’s Healthspan Voices explores the science and strategies behind helping women live longer, healthier lives. Hosted by Dr. Pat McShane, the podcast features conversations on longevity, hormone health, preventive medicine, and the evolving field of women’s healthspan.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts- - - - - Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast⁠⁠

In this episode, Laurie Hammer speaks with Dr. Monica Jauregui about gut health and the root causes of digestive issues like IBS and SIBO. Dr. Jauregui explains how small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, impaired gut motility, and increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) can contribute to a wide range of symptoms beyond digestion, including fatigue, brain fog, and chronic inflammation. The conversation highlights a root-cause approach to healing the gut and improving overall health.- - - - - Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Give your body a gentle hand in managing today’s toxic load. Zeocharge is a "smart binder" made from supercharged zeolite powder, designed to help naturally remove unwanted toxins—like heavy metals and microtoxins—without stripping away the essential nutrients you need to thrive.Get 10% off your next order using this link: https://www.zeolitelabs.com/?ref=lauriehammer- - - - - Dr. Monica Jauregui is a board-certified internal medicine physician who transitioned from hospital-based medicine to functional and integrative medicine. She specializes in identifying and treating root causes of chronic illness, with a strong focus on gut health, SIBO, IBS, and systemic inflammation. Dr. Jauregui helps patients move beyond symptom management to achieve long-term healing through personalized, root-cause approaches.- - - - - Connect with Dr. Monica Jauregui Website: https://trulyhealthymd.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui?_rdc=1&_rdr# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md🎧 Truly Healthy MD Podcast with Dr. Monica Jaregui Cut through the confusion around health and wellness—Dr. Jaregui brings clarity to integrative medicine, sharing practical strategies for energy, balance, and long‑term vitality. Each episode helps listeners uncover root causes and take actionable steps toward becoming truly healthy.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart Radio- - - - - Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m sharing a featured interview I did for a summit hosted by Dr. David Jockers, where I was invited to speak about amino acid therapy and mental health. I walk through how neurotransmitter imbalances, blood sugar regulation, and everyday lifestyle habits impact anxiety, depression, and brain function—and how targeted nutrition and amino acids may help support balance and healing.- - - - - Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!- - - - - Give your body a gentle hand in managing today’s toxic load. Zeocharge is a "smart binder" made from supercharged zeolite powder, designed to help naturally remove unwanted toxins—like heavy metals and microtoxins—without stripping away the essential nutrients you need to thrive.Get 10% off your next order using this link: https://www.zeolitelabs.com/?ref=lauriehammer- - - - -Find your calm with DNA Vibe — a gentle, science‑based support for stress relief and balance. Learn more today at https://dnavibe.com/pages/TheCalmMom#INF-TheCalmMom.- - - - -Dr. David Jockers is a functional medicine doctor, clinical nutritionist, and natural health expert. He is widely known for his work in metabolic health, brain optimization, and inflammation reduction through diet and lifestyle interventions. Dr. Jockers is also a bestselling author and host of a popular health podcast, where he educates audiences on holistic strategies to improve energy, cognitive function, and overall wellness.- - - - - Connect with Dr. David JockersWebsite: https://drjockers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers X: https://x.com/djockers5 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/djockersConnect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast⁠⁠

In this episode, Laurie Hammer interviews Lauren Hubbard about her journey off long-term SSRIs and into amino acid therapy. Lauren discusses safely tapering medication, processing repressed trauma, and improving both emotional and physical wellness. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, support, and investing in your health for long-term mental and emotional transformation.- - - - - Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!- - - - - Detox smarter with ZeoCharge from Zeolite Labs — the “Detox Magnet” that selectively removes toxins while preserving essential nutrients.Go to https://www.zeolitelabs.com/?ref=lauriehammer and use code LaurieHammer to get 10% off your next order- - - - - Lauren Hubbard is a creative marketing strategist based in Los Angeles. After years of anxiety, depression, and long-term SSRI use, she turned to amino acid therapy and supportive guidance to safely taper off medication and reclaim her emotional and physical health. Lauren shares her experience to inspire others to prioritize healing, self-care, and mental wellness.- - - - - Connect with Lauren HubbardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslolohubbard/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolohubbard/Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast⁠⁠

In this episode, Laurie Hammer interviews Katie Kirklin, RN and functional nutrition counselor, about gut health and digestion. They discuss what constitutes healthy bowel habits, factors that disrupt digestion, and practical strategies for supporting a diverse microbiome through a whole-food diet. Katie emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes, blood sugar balance, hydration, sleep, and mindset shifts to prevent disordered eating. Using the “36 holes in the roof” metaphor, she shows how small, intentional changes can compound into meaningful health improvements.- - - - - Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!- - - - - Katie Kirklin is a registered nurse and certified functional nutrition counselor. She helps clients improve gut health, digestion, and overall wellness through individualized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and education about how stress, sleep, and mindset affect the body.- - - - - Connect with Katie KirklinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekirklin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekirklinnutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5w8CVv2B/Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast⁠⁠

In this episode, Laurie Hammer interviews Brady Lowe, founder of Taste Network, about his journey from Des Moines, Iowa, to building a business centered on food, wine, and sustainable farming. Brady shares how his passion for cooking, wine, and cigars evolved into a mission to support small family farms, heritage breed pigs, and sustainable food systems.They discuss the benefits of heritage farming over factory farming, emphasizing nutrition, health, and community cohesion. Brady introduces his “North Star Method,” a framework for clarifying goals, mapping actionable steps, and using technology—including AI—to guide personal and business growth. Listeners also learn about resources for sustainable farming, mentorship opportunities, and the power of making conscious food and life choices.- - - - - Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!- - - - - Brady Lowe is the founder of Taste Network, a company focused on creating culinary experiences that support sustainable food systems and small family farms. He is passionate about wine, food, heritage breed pigs, and guiding others through purposeful goal-setting using his North Star Method.- - - - - Connect with Brady LoweInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradylowe75/ Website: https://tastenetwork.com/ X: https://x.com/tastenetwork Linkedin :https://www.linkedin.com/in/tastenetwork/ - - - - - Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast⁠

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Dr. Rob Silverman about the truth behind brain health and anxiety. They discuss how amino acid deficiencies can impact neurotransmitters, why a brain-first approach is essential, and how targeted nutrition, lifestyle habits, and foundational health practices can support long-term mental wellness. This conversation highlights the importance of addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms.- - - - - Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Discuss the Course: Not sure if it's right for you? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15-minute call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Total Amino Solution:  ⁠⁠https://infinityhealth.net/Total-Amino-Solution-180-Capsules-p156929825⁠⁠.- - - - - Dr. Rob Silverman is a leading expert in functional and integrative health, specializing in brain health, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He focuses on a systems-based approach to wellness, addressing the connection between the brain, gut, and body to help individuals optimize cognitive function, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health outcomes.- - - - - Connect with Dr. Rob SilvermanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertSilverman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobertsilverman/ Youtube: youtube.com/user/DrRobertSilverman Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobertsilverman/ Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer shares the story of how she was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer and why she chose not to agree with that diagnosis.Today, 19 years later, she is cancer-free.This is not a story about ignoring reality. It’s a story about standing on the Word of God when everything around you says something different.“I will not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” — Psalm 118:17 “By His stripes we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5In this conversation, Laurie is joined by Buffy Ruthardt to break down what the Bible actually says about healing—and how that truth applies to your life today.Together, they discuss:What Scripture says about healing (not tradition—truth)Why healing is part of what Jesus already paid forThe role of faith and renewing your mindHow to stand firm when fear and outside voices try to take overWhy you don’t have to accept what God never gave youThis is a conversation about spirit, soul, and body, and how true healing involves all three.If you are facing a diagnosis, walking through fear, or questioning what you believe about healing, this episode will ground you in truth and point you back to the Word.🎧 Listen and be encouraged.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffy.ruthardt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbrwellnessConnect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrainInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrainWebsite: https://www.lauriehammer.com/• Listen on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yYNVnRQtakHbIjTK8nQVJ • Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/take-back-my-brain/id1684847484?l=en-GB Take the quiz: https://laurie-s09arvqf.scoreapp.com/ #HealingJourney #FaithOverFear #CancerFree #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Wellness #Hope #Healing #FaithHealing #GodHeals #JesusHeals #MiracleStory #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod #PrayerWorks #BelieveInHealing #HolisticHealth #NaturalHealing #WellnessJourney #MindBodySoul #CancerSurvivor #CancerHealing #HopeForCancer #FaithOverCancer #HealingIsPossible #ForYou #FYP #InspirationDaily

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Shannon Davis, registered dietitian, about improving women’s metabolic health. Shannon shares strategies for nutrition, time-restricted eating, resistance training, supplementation, and lifestyle habits that support metabolism, muscle growth, and long-term wellness. She emphasizes flexibility, proper protein intake, healthy fats, and simple habits that allow the body to thrive naturally.- - - - - Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Discuss the Course: Not sure if it's right for you? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15-minute call⁠⁠⁠⁠.- - - - - Shannon Davis is a registered dietitian (RD, LD) with over 19 years of experience helping individuals improve metabolic health. She specializes in practical nutrition strategies, strength training guidance, supplementation, and lifestyle interventions, particularly for women navigating perimenopause and hormonal changes. Shannon focuses on sustainable approaches to support metabolism, muscle growth, and overall wellness.- - - - - Connect with Shannon DavisLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-davis-rd-ld-594a4a9/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.davis.9279/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sldavis6580/ Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Carolyn S. Cooper, Certified Peer Specialist and mental health advocate, about trauma recovery, peer support, and holistic wellness. Carolyn shares her journey of overcoming childhood abuse and depression, her faith-driven approach to mental health, and practical ways listeners can find support, build a network, and achieve holistic well-being.- - - - - Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Discuss the Course: Not sure if it's right for you? ⁠⁠⁠Book a free 15-minute call⁠⁠⁠.- - - - - Carolyn S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and Certified Peer Specialist in Missouri. With decades of experience in the mental health field, she helps individuals navigate trauma, mental illness, and recovery using peer support, faith integration, and holistic wellness strategies. Carolyn also leads faith-based mental health support groups, develops wellness retreats, and speaks at both secular and Christian mental health conferences.- - - - - Join Caroline S. Cooper in Episode 63 of Mental Health and Faith as she sits down with Laurie Hammer to explore brain, body, and gut health. Watch now!Also, watch Caroline S. Cooper on her Mental Health and Faith YouTube Channel.Discover Caroline S. Cooper’s book In This Corner: Battling Trauma and Mental Illness from Inside the Ring — a powerful resource blending faith, psychology, and practical strategies for healing.- - - - - Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with pediatric nurse practitioner Lori Ryan about the alarming rise of chronic illness in children. They explore how ultra-processed foods, nutrient deficiencies, and gut microbiome imbalances affect kids’ immune systems, behavior, and overall health. Lori shares practical strategies to restore children’s health through nutrition, gut healing, and root-cause approaches that support long-term wellness.- - - - - Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Discuss the Course: Not sure if it's right for you? ⁠⁠Book a free 15-minute call⁠⁠.- - - - - Lori Ryan is a registered nurse practitioner in Iowa, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, and a nutritional health coach. After witnessing her own daughter struggle with chronic health issues, she pursued advanced training in pediatric nutrition and functional medicine.She founded Wellness for Kids, where she helps families address the root causes of chronic childhood conditions through nutrition, gut health support, and holistic care. Lori works alongside primary care providers to help children struggling with issues such as eczema, allergies, digestive problems, ADHD, and immune challenges.- - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.wellness4kids.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-ryan-wellness4kidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriryanWellness4KIDS- - - - -Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer interviews Jamie Morgan and Paige Alexander of Real Food Recovery. They discuss the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods, share personal stories of overcoming cravings, and outline their holistic approach to recovery—focusing on natural foods, movement, sleep, spirituality, and supportive community. - - - - - Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs: ⁠⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detox- - - - - Jamie Morgan – Executive coach in healthcare who overcame morbid obesity and trauma. Applies her recovery experience to help others improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health.Paige Alexander – Experienced lifelong sugar addiction and learned cravings are brain-driven. Focuses on rewiring thought patterns, building sustainable habits, and holistic health.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodrecovery4u/ Website: https://www.realfoodrecovery4u.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-food-recovery/id1683631185?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Real Food Recovery Book- - - - - Connect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer interviews Dr. William Pawluk, a holistic physician and PEMF therapy expert. Dr. Pawluk explains how Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields work, differentiates them from harmful EMFs, and shares compelling stories of tissue regeneration, bone healing, and brain support.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy ⁠here⁠.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Discuss the Course: Not sure if it's right for you? ⁠Book a free 15-minute call⁠.Dr. William Pawluk is a holistic physician and leading authority on Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. He transitioned from family medicine to holistic healing after exploring safe alternatives to pain management, including acupuncture and magnetic therapy. His research focuses on how PEMF can regenerate tissue, repair bone, and support brain health.🎧 The PEMF Effect PodcastThe PEMF Effect is hosted by Dr. William Pawluk, a foremost medical authority on Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Pawluk speaks with leading experts in health, wellness, and biohacking to explore how PEMF is transforming approaches to chronic pain, recovery, sleep, and longevity through evidence-based, empowering conversations.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWebsite: https://www.drpawluk.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrPawlukConnect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with MIT-trained electrical engineer and physiologist Brian Peskin about the science of brain health and essential lipids.Peskin challenges common advice on fish oil and Omega-3 supplementation, introducing the concept of Parent Essential Oils (PEOs) as the real building blocks of healthy cells. He explains why DHA overload can damage capillaries, why Omega-6 is essential for oxygenation and anti-inflammatory support, and how to choose high-quality oils and fats for long-term cognitive and cardiovascular health.Listeners will gain actionable insights into: • The DHA myth and why high-dose fish oil can harm the brain • How Parent Omega-6 supports oxygen transfer and capillary health • The difference between adulterated and fully functional oils • Simple strategies to optimize lipid intake for the brain, heart, and immune systemCurious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs: ⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxBrian Peskin is an MIT-trained electrical engineer and theoretical physiologist who specializes in physiologic lipids. His research focuses on how essential oils are incorporated into cell membranes and capillaries, and how correct lipid ratios support oxygenation, immune function, and brain health. Peskin is a leading voice in the science of Parent Essential Oils and their role in preventing chronic disease.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professorpeskin/ Website: https://brianpeskin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianpeskinonline X: https://x.com/BPeskinOnline Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVFdVzq8eUiEe-hfWGI0Hw?view_as=subscriberConnect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with Esther Yunkin, RN—an emergency room nurse turned holistic health practitioner—about Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid dysfunction, and autoimmune healing.Esther shares her personal journey from ER burnout to holistic practice after receiving her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis. Together, they explore why thyroid disorders are so misunderstood, why many women go years without proper testing, and how stress, nutrition, gut health, and mindset play critical roles in healing.This episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical hope for anyone navigating thyroid disease or autoimmune conditions.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Mind Thrive Course: Learn more about Amino Acid Therapy here.Special Offer: Use code MINDTHRIVE at checkout to get $1,000 off the course!Discuss the Course: Not sure if it's right for you? Book a free 15-minute call.Esther Yunkin is a Registered Nurse and holistic health practitioner specializing in Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid dysfunction, and holistic autoimmune healing. Her expertise is rooted in her personal journey—transitioning from an emergency room nurse to a holistic practitioner after her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis. She focuses on a foundational approach to healing, emphasizing that addressing factors like chronic stress, gut health, nutrition, and mindset is critical for immune system balance, restoring energy, and reclaiming one's life.Website: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-yunkin-rn-20930461/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolrn/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dtSvicX86yW1YXgtwhqjSConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Renowned neuroplasticity expert Ashok Gupta joins Laurie Hammer to explain how brain retraining calms the nervous system, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery from chronic illness, long COVID, pain, and anxiety.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with former RN turned holistic wellness coach Shan Wright about burnout, perfectionism, and reclaiming peace. Shan shares her journey through postpartum anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and the realization that changing circumstances doesn’t heal internal stress patterns.The conversation explores the stress-performance curve, signs of emotional dysregulation, and how faith, values, and nervous system support restore safety and clarity. Practical steps—including brain dumps, focusing on “the one thing,” and step-by-step recovery—offer a roadmap for healing without striving.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs: https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxAshok Gupta is a renowned speaker, filmmaker, and health practitioner who has dedicated over 30 years to understanding chronic illness and human potential. After recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome himself, he developed the Gupta Program—one of the world’s leading neuroplasticity-based brain retraining systems—now supported by multiple clinical studies.Website: https://guptaprogram.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guptaprogram/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guptaprogram/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuptaProgramConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Former RN and holistic wellness coach Shan Wright joins Laurie Hammer to unpack professional burnout, perfectionism, and anxiety—revealing how faith, nervous system healing, and identity beyond roles restore peace.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with former RN turned holistic wellness coach Shan Wright about burnout, perfectionism, and reclaiming peace. Shan shares her journey through postpartum anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and the realization that changing circumstances doesn’t heal internal stress patterns.The conversation explores the stress-performance curve, signs of emotional dysregulation, and how faith, values, and nervous system support restore safety and clarity. Practical steps—including brain dumps, focusing on “the one thing,” and step-by-step recovery—offer a roadmap for healing without striving.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs:⁠⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxDiscover clarity and calm with Shan’s free stress and burnout assessment.Website: https://www.theshanwright.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.wright.355/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshanwright/?hl=en 🎧 Beat Nurse Burnout Discover holistic strategies to manage stress, restore balance, and prevent burnout—with a wellness-focused guide who understands the challenges of healthcare professionals:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Dr. Rob Silverman explains the gut-brain-immune axis, vagus nerve health, non-thermal laser therapy, and functional strategies to support cognition, hormone balance, and longevity.In this episode, Dr. Rob Silverman reframes the gut as the body’s central control hub for immunity and cognitive health. He explains how gut permeability, vagus nerve tone, and microbiome communication with the lungs and gums affect brain function and longevity. Non-thermal low-level laser therapy, sleep, movement, and dietary strategies form a toolkit to optimize the gut-brain-immune axis.The conversation explores how Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are linked to gut and vagus nerve dysfunction, and why functional approaches prevent disease rather than just treating symptoms. Practical guidance for women, neuroprotection, and daily lifestyle habits make this episode a roadmap for lasting health.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Dr. Rob Silverman, DC, is a chiropractor and functional nutrition pioneer who specializes in gut-brain-immune health. He focuses on holistic strategies to improve vagus nerve tone, reduce inflammation, and prevent neurodegenerative disease through lifestyle interventions, diet, and non-thermal laser therapy.Website: https://drrobertsilverman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertSilverman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobertsilverman/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobertSilverman Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/drrobertsilvermanConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with trauma recovery coach and nurse Melissa Armstrong about how nervous system regulation, subconscious patterns, and faith work together to heal trauma, restore identity, and reconnect us to God’s guidance.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with Melissa Armstrong, a nurse of 15 years and trauma recovery coach, to explore how the nervous system, subconscious beliefs, and spirituality work together in healing. Melissa shares her powerful personal journey from childhood abuse, homelessness, and loss to deep healing through faith and nervous system regulation.The conversation dives into how the nervous system acts as an internal surveillance system designed by God to keep us safe—and how physical sensations like gut feelings or hesitation can serve as signals of divine guidance. Laurie and Melissa also discuss how cultural conditioning teaches people to override these cues, leading to disconnection, burnout, and confusion.Listeners will gain insight into identifying subconscious strongholds, releasing survival-based identities, regulating emotions without suppressing them, and embracing healing that honors both biology and faith. This episode offers a compassionate, grounded approach to trauma recovery that empowers listeners to reconnect with God, their bodies, and their true identity.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Melissa Armstrong is a trauma recovery coach and registered nurse with over 15 years of experience. Through her personal healing journey and professional training, she helps women uncover subconscious patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and rebuild identity rooted in faith and safety. Melissa blends neuroscience, emotional awareness, and spiritual truth to support deep, lasting healing.Website: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthbymelissa Holistic Health with MelissaApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holistic-health-with-melissa/id1778991009 Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik about how eye health reflects brain function, stress, nutrition, and overall systemic health—and what you can do to protect your vision naturally.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to explore the powerful connection between eye health, brain function, and overall wellness. Dr. Banik shares how stress, nutrition, screen use, and lifestyle habits directly affect vision—and why the eyes often reveal early warning signs of neurological, autoimmune, and metabolic conditions.Listeners learn practical strategies to reduce eye strain, protect vision, and support brain health, including blinking techniques, screen-time habits, and key nutrients like lutein and zeaxanthin. This conversation offers empowering insight into how caring for your eyes can help you take back your brain and your health.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Dr. Rani Banik is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist specializing in integrative and functional approaches to eye health. Based in New York City, she blends traditional eye care with nutrition, lifestyle, and root-cause medicine to help patients protect their vision and overall brain health. Dr. Banik is also an associate professor at Mount Sinai, a supplement formulator, author, and host of the Eye-Q Podcast.Website: https://www.drranibanik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnVisionHealthNYC/?_rdc=1&_rdr# Dr. Rani's Supplements: https://shop.rudranibanikmd.com/collections/all 🎧 The Eye Q PodcastFresh perspectives and insightful conversations designed to sharpen your vision on health, wellness, and life:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart RadioWatch on YouTubeConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073 -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with Andra McHugh, an expert in natural eczema reversal, about her personal journey and holistic strategies to heal eczema. Learn how diet, skincare, environment, and supplementation work together to reverse this common condition naturally.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer talks with Andra McHugh, a natural eczema expert and mother motivated by her daughters’ severe eczema diagnoses. Andra shares her holistic approach, emphasizing that eczema is reversible by addressing root causes in the gut, optimizing nutrition, and applying safe skincare.Listeners will learn about effective dietary strategies, such as avoiding high-histamine foods, using healthy fats, and mindful food combining. Andra also breaks down her “skin comfort trio” of herbal oil, Epsom salt baths, itch spray, and tallow cream, alongside environmental adjustments and supplementation. She encourages incremental, sustainable changes and empowers listeners to take control of eczema naturally.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.Andra McHugh is an expert in natural eczema reversal and founder of Eczema Kids. Motivated by her daughters’ severe eczema and her oldest child’s Celiac disease, Andra has spent years developing holistic strategies for healing eczema through diet, skincare, environment, and supplementation. She also hosts The Eczema Kids podcast, helping families navigate eczema naturally.Website: https://eczemakids.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eczema.kids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eczemakidspodcast 🎧 Eczema Kids with Andra McHughNatural solutions, practical tools, and empowering support for families navigating childhood eczema—rooted in real experience and science-backed strategies:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart RadioWatch on PodBeanConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with Dr. Debbie Ozment, a board-certified health and wellness coach, about her journey from traditional dentistry to metabolic and systemic health. Discover how oral health drives inflammation throughout the body and learn practical strategies to support your gut, immune system, and overall wellness.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with Dr. Debbie Ozment, a former dentist turned metabolic health expert. Dr. Ozment explains how oral health is deeply connected to systemic inflammation and chronic disease, sharing stories from her 40-year dental career and her transition into holistic wellness.Listeners learn about key pathogens like Fusobacterium nucleatum, the role of hidden infections in root canals and cavitations, and how oral interventions can lower inflammation markers such as CRP. She also offers practical tips for supporting oral and systemic health, including interdental brushing, black seed oil applications, and lifestyle adjustments inspired by functional medicine.If you’re interested in understanding the root of chronic inflammation and improving overall health through oral care and metabolic awareness, this episode is for you.Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs:⁠⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxDr. Debbie Ozment is a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, former dentist with over 40 years of experience, and host of the Vitality Made Simple podcast. She specializes in the intersection of oral health, metabolic health, and systemic inflammation, helping people achieve wellness through practical and evidence-based strategies.Connect with Dr. Debbie OzmentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebbieozment/?hl=en Website: DrDebbieOzment.comTEdX talk:  https://youtu.be/DCK9b01g5YcVitality Made Simple with Dr. Debbie Ozment Simple, sustainable strategies to boost your vitality and take the stress out of being healthy:⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Buzzsprout⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Listen on iHeart Radio⁠Watch on YouTubeConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073 -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Mark Manderson, leader of Pacific Shores Recovery, shares his personal journey with trauma and addiction. Discover his holistic approach to recovery, confronting the “core lie,” reshaping the brain, and creating safety for lasting transformation.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Mark Manderson, leader of Pacific Shores Recovery, about viewing addiction not as a moral failure but as an invitation to heal. Mark shares his personal story, the importance of addressing the “core lie,” and his holistic approach to recovery that combines clinical care, safety, and family involvement.Listeners learn practical tools for confronting negative self-beliefs, reshaping neural pathways, and creating sustainable habits. Mark also discusses the opioid crisis, busting myths about addiction, and offers free resources to support daily recovery practices.If you want to understand addiction from a holistic perspective and learn actionable steps for healing, this episode is for you.----Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.----Mark Manderson In the world of mental health and addiction recovery, few have made as lasting an impact as Mark C. Manderson. With multi-decade experience, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals break free from destructive habits and rebuild their lives. His approach goes beyond traditional treatment—combining science-backed strategies with compassionate care to create lasting change.Mark’s mission is to break the stigma around addiction and mental health, proving that healing is possible for everyone with the right support. He wrote The Recovery Way to guide people toward overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors and developed the Pacific Shores App to retrain the brain for better mental health. His recovery center, Pacific Shores Recovery, has been a trusted name for 25 years, offering everything from detox services to online counseling to support individuals and families healing from addiction.For those facing the toughest battles—veterans navigating life after service, men breaking free from destructive cycles, and women overcoming stress-induced substance abuse—find hope and direction through Mark’s programs. He provides the structure, support, and proof that with the right guidance and daily actions, anyone can transform their life.Mark’s achievements speak for themselves—accreditation by The Joint Commission, podcasts, books, manuals, creator of mental health apps, and leadership in healthcare—but for him, it’s not about awards; it’s about impact. His mission is to remove the stigma around mental health and addiction, creating a space where people feel safe to heal and grow.Through Pacific Shores Recovery, Mark continues to inspire, educate, and transform lives, proving that healing is possible for everyone.----Mark HendersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/PacificShoresRecovery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmanderson/ Website: https://www.pacificshoresrecovery.com/ The Recovery Roundtable Podcast by Pacific Shores Real conversations about addiction recovery, healing, and hope—straight from the front lines of care:Explore all platforms via Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Laurie Hammer sits down with Dr. Russell Kennedy, a clinical neuroscientist, to explore the root causes of anxiety and his revolutionary approach to healing. Learn how focusing on the body’s alarm sensations, trauma, and emotional regulation—rather than just the mind—can create lasting relief from anxiety.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Dr. Russell Kennedy, a clinical neuroscientist who shares his 30-year personal struggle with anxiety. Dr. Kennedy explains why anxiety is not just a thinking problem but a feeling problem anchored in the body, often caused by unresolved childhood trauma.Listeners learn practical approaches to healing, including body scanning to locate the alarm sensation, staying with that sensation without explanation, and using the “SHOULD” method to support the inner child. He also discusses how essential oils and amino acids can provide immediate nervous system relief. Medication is discussed as a helpful tool, but Dr. Kennedy emphasizes deeper work to achieve lasting results.If you want to understand anxiety from a body-based perspective and learn actionable steps to calm your nervous system and heal trauma, this episode is for you.----Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free Craving Crusher Quiz—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.----Russell Kennedy, MD is a clinical neuroscientist and doctor who specializes in anxiety. With over 30 years of personal and professional experience, he helps people heal by addressing the root causes of anxiety in the body and mind.----Connect with Dr. Russell KennedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxietymd/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanxietymd/ Website: www.theanxietymd.comThread: https://www.threads.com/@theanxietymd?xmt=AQF0xryfgyyM2G9aK-9GYkxpAGIV8PUXYoYRMQ-dZHT5DzA Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theanxietymd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrRussellKennedyTHEANXIETYMD ----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrainInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Dr. Chris Molda and Lori discuss the limitations of traditional mental health approaches and explore amino acid therapy as a foundational, nutritional solution for anxiety, depression, and overall brain health. Learn how proper nutrition, amino acids, and lifestyle adjustments can restore natural neurotransmitter function.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Dr. Chris Molda and Lori to discuss why traditional mental health approaches often fail and how amino acid therapy offers a foundational solution. We explore how SSRIs can impair natural serotonin production, why nutrient deficiencies are frequently overlooked, and how amino acids provide the building blocks for neurotransmitter health.Dr. Chris and Lori explain the process: address nutrient deficiencies first to stabilize the nervous system, then tackle underlying causes like gut health, toxins, or infections. Amino acids also support safe tapering from psychotropic medications, helping prevent withdrawal symptoms while enabling the body’s self-healing mechanisms.If you’re ready to understand mental health from a nutritional and holistic perspective and support your brain naturally, this episode is for you.----Dr. Chris Molda is a practitioner focused on holistic mental health solutions. He specializes in amino acid therapy, helping patients restore neurotransmitter balance and improve mental well-being through nutritional and foundational approaches.----Chris Molda Website:  https://www.drmolda.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drchrismolda----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Laurie Hammer and Jeremy Krulikowsky dive into the “taboo topic” of money through the lens of faith, function, and freedom—body, mind, and spirit. Discover how mindset, biblical truth, and practical tools can help you break free from debt and build kingdom-aligned wealth.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with financial coach and entrepreneur Jeremy Krulikowsky to talk about one of those “taboo” topics—money. We dive into how to break free from a poverty mindset and step into financial freedom through faith, function, and stewardship.Jeremy shares his incredible journey—from working as a broke janitor making $12 an hour to building a successful business and helping others transform their financial lives. We get real about how money, mindset, and spiritual health are all connected, and how trauma, guilt, and misleading beliefs about wealth can keep us stuck.We also challenge what I like to call “broke theology,” exploring how Jesus actually calls us to be generous and diligent, using our resources to make a real kingdom impact. Jeremy walks us through his programs—Kingdom Debt Solutions and Kingdom Wealth Movement—showing how people can get out of debt, shift their money mindset, and build lasting wealth in alignment with biblical principles.If you’re ready to stop letting fear and scarcity rule your finances and start living with freedom, purpose, and kingdom impact, this episode is for you.----Jeremy Krulikowsky is a faith-based financial coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Kingdom Wealth Movement and Kingdom Debt Solutions. He helps individuals and families transform their money mindset, eliminate debt, and build sustainable wealth rooted in biblical principles. Jeremy’s mission is to equip believers to steward finances wisely and use wealth to advance the kingdom of God.----Jeremy KrulikowskyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjkruWebsite: https://kingdomdebtsolutions.com/Website: https://jeremykrulikowski.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremykru----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Dr. Tom Ingegno joins Laurie Hammer to discuss holistic health, cupping therapy, and the philosophy of East Asian medicine. Learn how traditional practices support whole-body health, brain function, and emotional well-being.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Dr. Tom Ingegno, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with 25 years of experience. They explore holistic health, cupping therapy, and the philosophy of East Asian medicine.Dr. Ingegno explains how traditional modalities like acupuncture and cupping help the body enter a restorative state, improving circulation, brain function, and emotional well-being. They discuss meridians, the interstitium, and how modern research supports ancient practices.Listeners will learn about cupping’s history, mechanisms, benefits, and safety precautions, along with other traditional techniques like gua sha. Dr. Ingegno also shares a fascinating personal story about an esoteric acupuncture treatment and its profound effects.This episode is perfect for anyone interested in holistic health, traditional medicine, and natural approaches to whole-body wellness.----Dr. Tom Ingegno is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with 25 years of experience. He specializes in holistic health and traditional East Asian medicine, including acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha. Dr. Ingegno blends clinical expertise with a deep understanding of whole-body wellness, focusing on mind, body, and spirit.----Tom Ingegno, DACMWebsite:  https://charmcityintegrative.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharmCityIntegrative/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CharmCityIntegrativeHealthBaltimoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acuguy/ ----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar joins Laurie Hammer to explore perimenopause, its symptoms, common treatment mistakes, and a personalized, root-cause approach to women’s hormonal health. Learn how to optimize your cycle, manage stress, and reclaim your vitality.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar, D.O., board-certified in emergency and integrative medicine, to talk about perimenopause—those often-overlooked symptoms and why conventional treatments don’t always work.Dr. Pfleghaar gets real about her own experiences and reminds us that every woman’s hormonal journey is different. We dive into why hormone testing matters, how to uncover the root causes of things like anxiety, weight gain, and sleep struggles, and why the usual prescriptions like SSRIs or hormonal birth control can sometimes make things worse instead of better.We also cover practical strategies you can actually use—how to sync your diet and workouts to your cycle, support your liver and gut for better hormone detox, and use tools like continuous glucose monitors to understand your body. Plus, Dr. Pfleghaar breaks down safe approaches to hormone replacement therapy, including progesterone and estriol, and shares smart ways to use GLP-1 medications to manage weight and blood sugar without all the hype.----Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar, D.O., is a board-certified physician specializing in emergency and integrative medicine. She is passionate about helping women navigate perimenopause through a root-cause, personalized approach, combining conventional medicine, lifestyle strategies, and hormonal optimization. Dr. Pfleghaar also mentors other physicians in practicing integrative, patient-centered care.----Connect with Dr. Jennifer PfleghaarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/?hl=en----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Not every child was made to sit still, color inside the lines, or learn phonics by a script.In this vibrant and truth-telling episode, I’m joined by Nancy Disbrow—a former HR executive turned ADHD coach who brings deep wisdom, lived experience, and loads of love for the beautifully wired, outside-the-box brain.We talk about:🧠 Why ADHD and dyslexia aren’t flaws—they’re gifts📚 What’s wrong with how most schools teach reading today👧🏽 How ADHD shows up differently in girls (and why it’s often missed)🏫 Why the school system often fails these kids—and what homeschooling can unlock🌈 Why confidence > compliance for every uniquely-wired childIf you’ve ever felt like your child doesn’t “fit the system,” this episode will give you hope, strategy, and a whole lot of joy. Let them fly, mama.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs:⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detox-----Nancy Disbrow is an ADHD coach, speaker, and host of the Dyslexic Maverick podcast. After a successful corporate career, her daughter’s diagnoses of ADHD and dyslexia inspired Nancy to embrace her own neurodivergence and dedicate her life to advocacy and coaching. She now helps families and individuals uncover the creativity, resilience, and strengths inside every differently-wired brain.----Connect with Nancy DisbrowWebsite: https://neuro-osity.com/about Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydisbrow/----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrainWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Could your house be the root cause of your mystery symptoms? In this eye-opening episode, I talk with Heather Sunderland, board-certified functional health coach and survivor of 28 years of illness caused by Lyme disease and mold toxicity. Heather now helps others uncover the hidden causes of chronic illness—including CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)—and take real steps toward healing.🎁 Download Heather’s free checklist: NavigatingMold.comIn this insightful episode, we explore whether your home could be behind unexplained health issues. Guest expert Heather Sunderland—a board-certified functional health coach and survivor of 28 years of Lyme disease and mold toxicity—shares her journey and expertise on uncovering hidden causes of chronic illness, including CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome).Heather Sunderland is a board-certified functional health coach and survivor of 28 years of Lyme disease and mold toxicity. Through her own healing journey, she discovered the often-overlooked link between environmental toxins and chronic illness. Today, Heather helps others uncover the hidden root causes of conditions like CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) so they can reclaim their health and vitality.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs:https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxConnect with Heather SunderlandWebsite:  https://healthcoachingbyheather.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.s.sunderlandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersunderland842/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPj7g5AgoJTeNpq8ZnhIxg/videosConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Dr. Carl Rothschild—pioneer of the Trifecta Light device and a leader in red light therapy. Dr. Rothschild takes us on his journey from chiropractic care to creating a science-backed, non-invasive healing technology that’s transforming lives.We explore why full-body red light therapy is so powerful, how it stimulates mitochondria for cellular repair, and why specific light wavelengths are key to fat loss, skin health, and recovery. Dr. Rothschild also shares remarkable patient testimonials, from chronic heart and COVID-19 cases to athletes and individuals struggling with mental health.If you’ve ever been curious about red light therapy—or want to experience the potential of six simple sessions—you’ll love this conversation.Dr. Carl Rothschild is a pioneer in the red light therapy industry and the creator of the Trifecta Light device. After decades as a chiropractor, he turned his passion toward non-invasive healing technologies that empower the body’s natural repair systems. His work with red light therapy has helped countless individuals with fat loss, chronic conditions, athletic recovery, and mental health. He is also the author of Illuminated Healing.------Website:  TrifectaLight.comConnect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Maria Campbell joins Laurie Hammer to explain how thermography, a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging tool, can help women and men monitor inflammation, detect potential health issues early, and take control of their wellness journey.----In this episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Maria Campbell to talk about thermography—an incredible, non-invasive tool that lets you actually see inflammation and early physiological changes in your body. Unlike traditional scans that look for structural issues, thermography shows how your body is functioning, giving you a head start on detecting potential health concerns.Maria walks us through the many ways thermography can be used—from breast health and thyroid function to circulation, metabolic health, musculoskeletal pain, and even dental inflammation. She shares how this tool empowers both women and men to take control of their wellness, make proactive lifestyle choices, and use their results as a “compass” to guide next steps. Along the way, we dive into practical tips for breast self-awareness, lymphatic health, and reducing systemic inflammation so you can take actionable steps toward better health every day.----Maria Campbell is an expert in thermography and proactive health, helping individuals detect early signs of inflammation and functional changes in the body. She empowers clients to take control of their wellness through education, lifestyle guidance, and innovative imaging technology, emphasizing prevention, breast health, and systemic inflammation management.Maria Campbell Website:  www.mendthermography.comInstagram:  https://www.facebook.com/mendthermographyFacebook https://www.instagram.com/mendthermography/----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Bethany Frazer of What Matters Ministries shares her story of faith and the life-changing work at Casa Angelina Orphanage in Guatemala—rescuing, restoring, and raising children from trauma, while serving widows, the poor, and forgotten.----In this heartfelt episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Bethany Frazer from What Matters Ministries to hear about her family’s incredible mission to rescue, restore, and raise children at Casa Angelina Orphanage in Guatemala. Bethany shares inspiring stories of healing, miracles, and transformation, and she takes us through the ministry’s five pillars: rescuing orphans, supporting widows, feeding the poor, building the church, and sharing God’s love around the world.-----Bethany Frazer of What Matters Ministries and Casa Angelina Orphanage in Guatemala joins Laurie Hammer to share her heart for rescuing and restoring children who have survived unimaginable trauma. She recounts stories of faith, healing, and miracles—including children healed from spina bifida, restored hearing, and lives transformed through education and love.The ministry, founded by her parents 41 years ago, began with U.S. preaching but grew into international missions in Guatemala and Kenya. Casa Angelina not only rescues orphans but raises them into adulthood with education, love, and purpose. Beyond the orphanage, the ministry provides food and homes for widows, feeding centers for children in Kenya, and support for the poor and forgotten.Bethany also shares how she copes with constant exposure to trauma—learning to focus on what God puts in her hands each day and trusting Him for strength.-----Bethany FrazerWebsite: https://whatmattersmm.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casaangelina/https://www.instagram.com/bethanyfrazer/-----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

Dr. Kelley Marie joins Laurie Hammer to share her holistic approach to health, emphasizing the mind-body connection, foundational health habits like sunlight and grounding, and the careful use of lab markers and supplements.----In this insightful episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Dr. Kelley Marie, an integrative health practitioner and physical therapist, to explore her holistic approach to wellness. Dr. Marie shares why the mind-body connection and emotional health are critical for overall well-being, how foundational habits like sunlight and grounding can profoundly impact health, and why lab markers are essential tools for uncovering root causes. We also discuss her cautious perspective on hormone therapy, supplements, and the importance of addressing underlying issues like nutrient deficiencies, mold toxicity, or parasites.----Dr. Kelley Marie is an integrative health practitioner and physical therapist who advocates for a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on the interconnectedness of mind, body, and emotions. She empowers individuals to address emotional patterns, adopt foundational health habits, and use lab markers strategically to uncover root causes of illness. Through her practice, Dr. Marie encourages accountability, self-reflection, and a deep connection to nature and community as critical components of health.----Connect with Dr. Kelley MarieWebsite:  www.kelleymarie.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleymarie.coTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelleymarie.coYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@KelleyMarieCo----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast

What if healing was more formula than mystery? In this episode, I sit down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), to unpack the D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success framework—a simple, powerful approach to overcoming chronic health issues.🎁 Free gift for listeners: Grab Reed’s Step-by-Step System to Overcome Unwanted Health Issues 👉 fdntraining.com/takebackmybrainReed Davis, HHP, CNTWebsite:  https://www.fdntraining.com/takebackmybrainFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8wInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/Podcast: https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/health-detective-podcast/-----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast

He was wheelchair-bound with tumors, immune collapse, and heart failure.Now? He’s thriving—and credits it to one powerful element: molecular hydrogen.Greg the Hydrogen Man joins me to share his wild healing journey and the science behind hydrogen therapy. From EMF protection to mood support, detox, and more—this one’s eye-opening and empowering.Greg the Hydrogen Man:Website: shop.holyhydrogen.com/Hammertime    coupon code:  HammertimeSocials:  https://www.youtube.com/@UPRISING144Khttps://www.facebook.com/holyhydrogenhttps://www.instagram.com/holy.hydrogen/----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to become an affiliate: https://www.lauriehammer.com/affiliate_users/sign_upAffiliate login (after sign-up): https://www.lauriehammer.com/affiliate_users/sign_in-----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast

If you’re waiting for the government to save your health… you might be waiting a long time. 🙃In this high-energy and truth-packed episode, I sit down with Robert Scott Bell—homeopathic practitioner, radio host, and fierce voice for medical and health freedom—to talk about why we must take back our personal power.We cover:🧠 The history behind our current health crisis (yes, it’s been a setup)🛡️ Why medical freedom is a spiritual and bodily battle⚖️ What MAHA is doing right (and what we all need to be doing more of)📣 Why education—not legislation—is the path forwardRobert doesn’t hold back. This episode will fire you up, ground you in truth, and remind you that freedom—including health freedom—starts at home.-----Robert Scott Bell Website:  www.robertscottbell.comInstagram: @askrsb Facebook: TheRSBShow X: @askrsb Rumble: The Robert Scott Bell Show-----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast

In this thought-provoking episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Dr. Bryan Ardis, DC, to discuss how the death of his father-in-law in 2020 propelled him into speaking out about hospital COVID-19 protocols. Dr. Ardis shares why he believes remdesivir was harmful, explains his theory on snake venom origins of COVID-19, and describes why nicotine and nightshades may hold protective potential. We also touch on his concerns about Big Pharma, censorship, and the importance of seeking natural approaches to health. He closes by inviting listeners to his Healing for the Ages conference, where he and others will teach strategies for supporting health and understanding lab results.Dr. Brian Ardis, DC, is a chiropractor and researcher whose personal loss during the early months of the pandemic inspired him to question mainstream medical protocols. He has since become a public voice on the safety of COVID-19 treatments, the potential origins of the virus, and natural strategies for supporting health. Through his speaking events, media appearances, and annual Healing for the Ages conference, Dr. Ardis encourages individuals to ask hard questions, seek out information, and consider natural approaches to wellness.-----Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠ -----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast

Homeschooling a gifted or twice-exceptional (2e) child can feel like juggling flaming swords while walking a tightrope. If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or wondering if you’re doing enough—you are not alone.In this episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Melissa Muir, homeschool mom and founder of Curio, to talk about what it really looks like to support bright learners without burning out. We dive into the power of outsourcing, embracing your strengths, and finding peace in the “messy middle” of motherhood and education.Whether you’re new to homeschooling or in deep with a complex kid, this conversation is full of grace, practical help, and permission to do it differently.🎧 Press play and be reminded: you don’t have to do it all to be doing it well.Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmom-----Connect with Melissa Muir: Website:  https://thinkcurio.com/freeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkcuriolearning/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079450154139Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-muir-451a39345/Youtube :  https://www.youtube.com/@thinkcuriolearning-----Connect with Laurie Hammer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠ 

What if the real solution to today’s mental health crisis isn’t found in another diagnosis—but in the home?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by author and PhD candidate Tracy Spiaggia to explore the connection between family, faith, and emotional wellness. We discuss the spiritual battle for our minds, the lies that weaken families, and why Spirit-led mothers are key to healing a generation.This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. It’s a call to rise up as bold, faith-filled women who know that the gospel isn’t just about salvation, it’s about transformation, starting with our minds.Whether you’re a mom feeling overwhelmed or a believer ready to lead differently, this episode will leave you encouraged, equipped, and deeply reminded of who you are in Christ.Listen Now!Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmom----Connect with Tracy Spiaggia: Website:  www.slingshothc.comInstagram: Www.instagram.com/slingshot_health_coachingFacebook : Www.facebook.com/slingshothc---- Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠ ----Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/

What if food isn’t the enemy—and the solution isn’t another diet?In this new podcast episode, I sit down with fasting coach and wellness expert Chris James, who has helped over 6,000 people lose weight, reverse disease, and break free from emotional eating through the power of fasting. We dive into what fasting really means (hint: it’s not starving yourself), why hydration is everything, and how mindset and faith play a role in true healing.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of overeating, restriction, and shame—this conversation will give you the hope and tools to break free.Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Chris James: Website:  https://ahealthyalternative.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.healthy.alternative/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AHealthyAlternativeConnect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠ 

What if healing from anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress didn’t start with a pill—but with your nervous system?In this latest episode of Take Back My Brain, I’m joined by best-selling author and researcher Dawson Church, PhD, to explore how EFT tapping, meditation, and neuroscience-backed brain retraining can lead to deep emotional healing.We dive into: 🧠 The science behind tapping and meditation 🧬 How emotions influence your genes 💥 Why your brain is wired for peace 🙏 Practical tools to access calm, clarity, and resilience—every dayIf you’re looking for natural, faith-integrated tools to support your mental health, this episode is packed with evidence-based insight and real hope.🎧 Listen now!Join my upcoming “Strong Minds Start at Home: A Faith-Based Mental Health Summit for Moms & Kids”Rooted in truth. Built on nourishment. Backed by science. Led by love on August 15 and 16 for free!https://www.lauriehammer.com/mental-health-summit-moms-kids-back-to-school-edition Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Dawson Church: Website : http://www.dawsonchurch.com/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/dawsonchurchYoutube : https://www.youtube.com/@EftuniverseEFTInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/theeftuniverse/Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠

In this powerful episode of Take Back My Brain, I sit down with Kelsey Spanbauer, a midwife and holistic pediatric specialist, to uncover the missing pieces in the PANDAS conversation that most parents never hear.We explore: 🧠 The real root causes behind PANDAS and PANS 💊 Why conventional treatments often fall short 💥 The role of birth trauma, detox pathways, and gut health 🌿 How amino acid therapy and nutrition support healing 🧘‍♀️ The importance of parental mindset in your child’s journeyIf you’ve felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or like there has to be more—this episode is your sign. Your child’s healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it blindly.🎧 Listen now!Join my upcoming “Strong Minds Start at Home: A Faith-Based Mental Health Summit for Moms & Kids”Rooted in truth. Built on nourishment. Backed by science. Led by love on August 15 and 16 for free!https://www.lauriehammer.com/mental-health-summit-moms-kids-back-to-school-edition Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Kelsey Spanbauer: Website:  https://www.engediwellness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.family.undoctor/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.wright.131926/Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠ 

 “You must have so much patience.” “What about prom?” “My kids are way too social for that.”If you’re a homeschool mom, chances are you’ve heard all the questions—and the sideways comments that come with them. 😅 In this honest, lighthearted, and faith-fueled episode, I chat with Linda Ugelow about the surprising (and sometimes hilarious) things people say when they hear we homeschool—and why we keep doing it anyway.We dive into:The real reasons we chose homeschoolingWhat people get wrong about homeschool familiesHow faith, freedom, and creativity show up in everyday learningHow homeschooling shapes independent, joyful thinkersWhether you homeschool or just do life differently, this episode will leave you inspired to trust your gut, tune out the noise, and raise kids with purpose.Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Linda Ugelow: Website: Website: https://www.lindaugelow.com/Speaker Preparation Checklist https://www.lindaugelow.com/rituals Socials:  Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelowFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/linda.ugelow/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelowConnect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠ 

What if aging didn’t mean slowing down, but getting stronger?In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Janet McConnell—competitive bodybuilder, coach, and founder of Ignite Fitness—to talk about breaking the mold on aging. Janet proves that it’s never too late to start strength training, shift your mindset, and reclaim your health with power and purpose.We dive into:Common myths about aging and fitnessThe role of strength training in longevityHow movement builds mental resilienceReal-life motivation for women 40, 50, 60+Janet’s own story of starting bodybuilding later in lifeWhether you’re already active or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to believe: the best is yet to come.Listen Now!Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Janet McConnell: Website:  www.ignitefitnesswithjanet.comYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/@AgingStrongforLifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-mcconnell-65703a1b2/Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠

Can you feed your brain?Dr. John Lewis returns to the show to break down the science behind polysaccharides, the gut-brain connection, and how chronic inflammation may be silently undermining our mental clarity.In this episode, we talk about:Why most people are starving their brains without knowing itHow polysaccharides support cognitive healthThe gut-brain connection and mental burnoutWhat makes Dr. Lewis’s Daily Brain Care formula differentMy personal experience after trying itIf you or someone you love is struggling with brain fog, memory issues, or mental fatigue, this conversation could be a game-changer.Listen Now!Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Dr. John Lewis: Website: https://drlewisnutrition.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/drlewisnutritionConnect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠

What if birth could be peaceful, powerful, and led by faith instead of fear?In this inspiring episode, I sit down with RN and homebirth coach Aly McClain to explore a topic that many first-time moms don’t hear enough about: the truth and beauty of homebirth. Aly shares her Christ-centered approach to birth coaching and breaks down the mindset shifts, faith-based tools, and practical prep that help women walk into motherhood with peace, not panic.We talk about:The biggest misconceptions about homebirthHow faith changes the birth experienceWhat it means to trust your body—and your CreatorReal strategies to prepare your heart and home for birthWhether you're expecting your first baby or just want to redefine your perspective on birth, this conversation is a must-listen.Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Aly McClain: Website: peacefulhomebirth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacefulhomebirth/Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠

Ethan Pompeo knows firsthand what it’s like to live with PANDAS—a condition often misdiagnosed, dismissed, and overwhelming with tics, compulsions, and chaos. But his story doesn’t end there. In this episode of the Take Back My Brain Podcast, Ethan shares how brain retraining and holistic healing gave him his life back. He reveals why true recovery takes more than a single “magic fix” and how families can find simple, effective wellness tools that really work.Whether you’re facing PANDAS or want to understand holistic brain health better, Ethan’s experience offers hope and practical insightIn this episode, you’ll learn:Ethan’s personal journey through misdiagnosis and struggleThe importance of brain retraining in healing PANDASHolistic lifestyle changes that support long-term recoveryWellness tools designed for families navigating similar challengesTune in to learn how faith, science, and resilience come together on the road to mental and physical health.Plus, don’t miss the chance to try Ethan’s best-selling CBD gummies for free!https://www.greenvalleynutrition.com/products/free-cbd-gummies Join my new Academy https://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Ethan Pompeo: Website: www.greenvalleynutrition.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/ethan_pandasFacebook: www.facebook.com/ethanpompeoYoutube www.youtube.com/@ethanpompeo Connect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠

In this episode, we sit down with nutritional biochemist and sleep expert Dr. Kathryn Munoz, co-author of The Sleep Switch. If you've ever tossed and turned at night, struggled with early wake-ups, or felt like your brain just won’t shut off, this episode is for you.💡 If you’ve ever questioned conventional mental health solutions or wanted a better, more holistic path, this episode is a must-listen.We talk about:The shocking truth about the pharma industryNatural solutions that actually workWhat real mental wellness looks like from the inside outWhy science-backed, faith-fueled healing matters now more than everWhat your body needs to fall (and stay) asleepAnd why honoring sleep is the key to healingListen Now!Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Kathryn Munoz:Website: www.4vitahealth.com / https://x.com/4VITAHEALTHTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4vitahealth?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathymunoz777/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=4vitahealthConnect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠

This isn’t just another red light therapy gadget. It’s a next-gen wearable that’s changing the way we think about healing and recovery—and I’m officially obsessed. 🙌In this episode, I sit down with Perry Kamel, physicist and CEO of DNA Vibe, to explore the science and innovation behind the Jazz Band—a red light therapy device designed to reduce inflammation, support the vagus nerve, relieve pain, and accelerate recovery from the inside out.Whether you’re managing chronic pain, post-workout soreness, or looking to optimize your wellness routine, this conversation will make you rethink what’s possible with at-home therapy.🎙️ We cover:Why red light therapy is gaining momentumThe difference between traditional red light and DNA Vibe’s techHow the Jazz Band supports the body’s natural healing processReal-world applications and resultsI use this every day—and after hearing the science, you just might too.Join my new Academyhttps://www.lauriehammer.com/calmmomConnect with Perry Kamel: Website: https://dnavibe.com/pages/TheCalmMom#INF-TheCalmMomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dna.vibeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dna.vibeConnect with Laurie Hammer - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hammer.7/IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecalmmomcommunity/?hl=en⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠