Change Your Brain Every Day

A quick dive into how blood flow shapes brain health and why aging vessels matter more than aging neurons. Practical tips on limiting caffeine and nicotine and treating blood pressure to protect circulation. Food, supplements and therapies that may boost blood flow get a spotlight. A surprising link between walking speed and longevity rounds out the conversation.

Dr. Curtis Rounson, clinical psychologist and senior EMDR trainer with 30+ years of experience. He recounts discovering EMDR and a dramatic early success story. He explains how EMDR reprocesses traumatic memories, differences from talk therapy, session expectations, treating nonverbal or hidden memories, and why professional training is essential.

Conversations about how past and present relationships shape your emotions and brain responses. Personal stories reveal how harmful words and manipulative people linger. Practical skills for de-escalating conflict, setting boundaries, and deciding when to stay or leave. Tips for handling online vitriol, questioning groupthink, and practicing a ‘thank you, bless it, next’ mindset.

Clear screening questions for spotting ADHD signs. Differences between short attention for chores and deep focus for interests. How low adrenaline can flip attention during stress. Reasons behind stimulant use, thrill-seeking, and risky impulsive behaviors. Modern tech and clutter that amplify distractibility and procrastination.

A simple behavioral tip: deliberately notice and praise positives in family members more than negatives. A penguin-training story illustrates how rewarding good behavior changes dynamics. Untreated ADHD and conflict patterns in families are explored. A practical plan shows how withholding reaction to criticism and offering genuine praise can calm and reshape relationships.

Dr. Lee Warren, an award-winning neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, podcaster, and bereaved parent. He weaves neuroscience with faith while recounting loss and resilience. Conversations cover how suffering reshapes the brain, neuroplasticity as intentional practice, MRI demos of thought affecting physiology, PTSD insights, and turning grief into legacy through daily habits and hope.

Practical family rules that build safety, predictability, and responsibility for kids. Short, manageable boundaries like truth-telling, respect, and timely obedience. Simple chores and permission routines to teach accountability. A final guiding rule that ties all expectations together.

Bill Harris, nutrition researcher and founder of OmegaQuant, created the Omega-3 Index to track EPA/DHA. He explains the Omega-3 vs Omega-6 differences, why an 8%+ index matters, and how long tests take to change. Practical talk covers dosing, safety, fish and algae sources, and how omega-3s relate to heart, brain and mood outcomes.

Short, actionable habits for boosting mood and rewiring attention toward positives. Practical tips for spotting and reframing negative thoughts. Guidance on surrounding yourself with upbeat people and finding purpose. Advice on protecting reward circuits, making brain-healthy lifestyle choices, and using certain supplements to support mood.

They explain how brain SPECT imaging reveals underlying brain patterns behind depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and dementia. Scans uncover hidden causes like traumatic brain injury, toxins, infections, and substance damage. Imaging guides better questions, prevents diagnostic errors, and tracks treatment progress to personalize care and improve outcomes.