NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

Pete Jansons
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Featuring CoHosts: QEEG Legend Jay Gunkelman the man who has read over 500,000 Brain Scans, Dr. Mari Swingle the Author of iMinds and Pete Jansons NeuroNoodle uses technology to improve the quality of your life. We discuss symptoms such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression and the different ways they can be addressed via Neurofeedback, Brain Maps, QEEG, and Talk Therapy Want to come on the show? Have a topic? Pete@neuronoodle.com Sign up to our Newsletter https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/moOsZyB/NeuroNoodle

  1. Benzos Are Dangerous — Here's What Your Doctor Won't Tell You | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    6D AGO

    Benzos Are Dangerous — Here's What Your Doctor Won't Tell You | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    Jay Gunkelman and Dr. Mari Swingle are back to break down one of the most misunderstood drug classes in mental health — benzodiazepines. Jay walks through the real clinical picture of Klonopin and other benzos: dependence in as little as four weeks, life-threatening withdrawal, and how the brain simply can't learn while you're on them.The panel also covers SSRIs vs. benzos for anxiety, how EEG can literally catch a patient in a lie about drug use, MEG neurofeedback for pain management via the insula, and where neuroimaging technology is headed.🎙️ Panel: Jay Gunkelman (500K+ brain scans) | Dr. Mari Swingle (author, iMinds; swinglesonic.com) | Pete Jansons (host)🧠 What You'll Learn:💊 Why benzos are short-term only — dependence hits one-third of users after just 4 weeks😴 How benzos suppress REM sleep and block neurofeedback from working⚡ SSRIs vs. benzos — which works for which brain pattern, and why alpha frequency matters🧪 Event-related potentials for lie detection — and why EEG can spot recent marijuana use🔬 MEG neurofeedback for pain — how researchers are training the insula to reduce chronic pain🧲 Why MEG sees 40% more epileptic spikes than EEG — and the superconducting future of brain imaging⏱️ Timestamps / Key Moments:🎙️ 0:00 Intro💊 1:23 Benzos and anxiety — Klonopin screen share📋 2:28 Clonazepam Wikipedia breakdown — real side effects vs. AI summary✈️ 9:04 Dr. Mari Swingle joins from Vietnam🧠 12:37 SSRIs vs. benzos — timing, alpha frequency, and when tetracyclics work instead🕵️ 16:36 Neurofeedback and lie detection — event-related potentials explained🌿 25:20 EEG can show marijuana use within 3 days — California norms👁️ 25:48 The Gen Z stare — sleep deprivation, drowsiness, and EEG vigilance stages🔬 30:30 MEG neurofeedback for pain — insula research screen share🫁 33:30 Intestinal spasm and abdominal epilepsy — the insula's role in visceral pain📄 36:03 The insula: an underestimated brain area — paper breakdown and MEG vs. EEG depth🔗 Updates & Links:🎓 Jay's free beta frequencies talk — School of Neurotherapy: https://www.schoolofneurotherapy.com/about📱 Dr. Mari Swingle apps (BrainCom, Focus, Sleep) — https://swinglesonic.com💪 Help keep NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast going!👉 Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NeuroNoodle🔔 Like, subscribe, share & hit the bell for weekly episodes📺 LIVE Q&A every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapyPodcast #Neurofeedback #JayGunkelman#PeteJansons #EEG #QEEG #BrainMapping #MentalHealth #BrainHealth#Neurotherapy #DrMariSwingle #Benzodiazepines #Klonopin #BrainScience#MEG #Insula #SSRI #SleepDeprivation #AnxietyTreatment

    49 min
  2. "Forty Years of Zen Is a Mirage" | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    FEB 26

    "Forty Years of Zen Is a Mirage" | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    Jay Gunkelman (500K+ brain scans) and Pete Jansons dig into one of the biggest claims in alpha training — can a week of intensive brain training replace 40 years of Zen practice? Jay explains exactly why that's a mirage, and why brain state and content are not the same thing.From Granger causality and referencing debates to coherence vs. amplitude sequencing, deep brain reorienting for PTSD, and whether neurofeedback can raise IQ — another deep dive with the panel that doesn't gatekeep.🎙️ Panel: Jay Gunkelman (500K+ brain scans) + Pete Jansons (Host)🧠 What You'll Learn:🧘 "Forty Years of Zen Is a Mirage" — alpha state vs. Zen content📡 Granger causality — does Laplacian referencing ruin your EEG?🧠 Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) — when neurofeedback can't reach the trauma🔁 Coherence vs. amplitude training — which order matters and why📈 Can neurofeedback raise IQ? Brain brightening, alpha speed & myelination🎂 Happy Birthday Sebern Fisher — and a quick note on electrode nomenclature🗣️ Jay's monthly beta deep-dive with Tiff Thompson — preview🎟️ SUSAN Summit October 2026 — early bird registration open now⏱️ Timestamps / Key Moments:🎙️ 0:00 Welcome to NeuroNoodle + Pete & Jay📸 1:31 Dr. Mari Swingle's parents — a quick photo moment🖥️ 2:30 1975 California Biofeedback Society meeting — Jay & James V. Hart🧘 10:25 State vs. content — Anna Wise, Carl Pribram📡 24:50 Granger causality and the Laplacian referencing debate (Razavi 2015)🧠 32:10 Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) for chronic PTSD🔁 35:00 Coherence vs. amplitude training — which first?📈 37:30 Neurofeedback for developmental delay & IQ — can you be smarter?🎂 40:37 Happy Birthday Sebern Fisher🗣️ 43:30 Jay's monthly show with Tiff Thompson — beta deep dive 2/27🎟️ 44:55 SUSAN Summit October 2026 + early bird registration🔗 Updates & Links: Razavi (2015) — Granger causality QEEG analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov🎓 School of Neurotherapy (Tiff Thompson): https://www.schoolofneurotherapy.com/...🎟️ Jay's SUSAN Summit: https://suisuncitysummit.com🎙️ Support NeuroNoodle on Patreon:   / neuronoodle  💪 Help keep NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast going!👉 Support on Patreon:   / neuronoodle  🔔 Like, subscribe, share & hit the bell for weekly episodes📺 LIVE Q&A every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapyPodcast #Neurofeedback #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #EEG #QEEG #AlphaTraining #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neurotherapy #GrangerCausality #CoherenceTraining #PTSD #DeepBrainReorienting #Biofeedback #BrainScience #DrMariSwingle

    55 min
  3. LORETA, Linked Ears & Male vs Female Brains | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    FEB 19

    LORETA, Linked Ears & Male vs Female Brains | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    Join EEG legend Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ brain scans read) and host Pete Jansons for a deep dive into how montage selection changes what you see in brain maps — and why it matters for clinical accuracy.From LORETA source analysis to the newly validated male vs. female EEG differences, Jay breaks it all down with his signature "bad art" screen shares, landmark UCLA research, and real-world clinical insight.🧠 What You'll Learn:🔬 LORETA source analysis — why components beat single frequencies👂 Linked ears vs. Laplacian — which montage tells the truth📊 UCLA study (Cook & Leuchter, 1998) — the data that settles it🎨 Jay's "bad art" — filter overlap explained visually👫 Male vs. female brains — Korean & Swiss-Russian database proof⚡ Age 45+ — why men lose gamma and women light up🧬 Corpus callosum — the connectivity difference between sexes🏥 Parkinsonism — sub-thalamic nucleus implants & motor strip circuitry🤖 AI in EEG — what it can and can't do (Lisa Tatarin's approach)🕐 Timestamps / Key Moments:0:00 Welcome to NeuroNoodle + Pete & Jay chat1:18 LORETA: Changes between surface maps and source localization5:03 Jay Gunkelman screen share — UCLA research paper (Cook, Leuchter et al.)6:43 Linked ears vs. Laplacian montage12:15 Filters explained — Jay's "bad art" on alpha/SMR filter overlap20:00 Male vs. female brain differences — Korean & Swiss-Russian databases20:55 Age 45+ divergence — males lose gamma, females gain fast activity29:44 Jay Gunkelman screen share — motor strip circuitry "bad art"36:40 School of Neurotherapy — Tiff Thompson & Jay's monthly seminars39:44 AI in EEG — utility, limits, and Lisa Tatarin's work43:10 Wednesday Live Q&A recap43:42 Shout out to Dr. Saul Rosenthal (NRBS)44:45 Closing + Patreon support message45:21 Joshua Moore — QEEG phenotypes workshop preview🔗 Updates & Links:📄 UCLA Paper: Cook, Leuchter et al. (1998) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9922086/🎓 School of Neurotherapy (Tiff Thompson) — https://www.schoolofneurotherapy.com/...🎙️ Tiff Thompson on NeuroNoodle —    • 🎙️ Dr. Tiff Thompson: Her Neurofeedback Jo...  🩺 Dr. Saul Rosenthal (NRBS) —    • Dr Saul Rosenthal Northeast Region Biofeed...  🧪 Joshua Moore (Alternative Behavioral Therapy) — QEEG phenotypes workshop💪 Help keep NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast going!👉 Support on Patreon:   / neuronoodle  🔔 Like, subscribe, share & hit the bell for weekly episodes📺 LIVE Q&A every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapyPodcast #Neurofeedback #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #EEG #QEEG #LORETA #LinkedEars #Laplacian #BrainMapping #MaleFemaleBrain #GammaBrainwaves #CorpusCallosum #Parkinsonism #SMR #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neurotherapy #DrSaulRosenthal #SchoolOfNeurotherapy

    48 min
  4. SMR Deep Dive: Sterman's Cats to ADHD, Epilepsy & Sleep | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    FEB 12

    SMR Deep Dive: Sterman's Cats to ADHD, Epilepsy & Sleep | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    Join EEG legend Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ brain scans read) and host Pete Jansons for a thorough exploration of Sensorimotor Rhythm (SMR) — the calming, stabilizing brainwave discovered by Barry Sterman.From cats trained on SMR that resisted toxic rocket fuel seizures (NASA origins) to modern uses in ADHD, epilepsy, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and arousal regulation — this episode breaks down the science, circuits, and clinical realities.✅ Key Topics Covered:Barry Sterman’s breakthrough: SMR-trained cats survived rocket fuel doses that caused vomiting, panting, salivating, and seizures in controls (ruined the dose-response curve)Brain circuitry: Thalamus (ventroposterior lateral nucleus) + reticular nucleus (acetylcholine bursts) → sensory-motor cortex feedback → red nucleus quieting → muscle spindle relaxationSMR as daytime "sleep spindle": Stabilizes red nucleus (Parkinsonism target), cuts sympathetic drive, deeper muscle relaxation, reduces sensory feedback to thalamusBenefits: Epilepsy stabilization, fibromyalgia (quiets sympathetic input to red nucleus), ADHD clusters (excess theta/alpha, beta compensation), arousal-performance curve centeringRisks: Overtraining SMR drops arousal too far → underarousal/grogginess/rebound giddiness (like kids pre-bedtime); counter with anterior beta (17Hz functional beta on tasks)Arousal-performance: SMR = brakes (calms overarousal); beta = accelerator (fixes underarousal); no fixed sessions (10 for mild insomnia, 24+ for severe)ADHD insights: Frontal suppressor strip → caudate/putamen/globus pallidus/thalamus loop (excess GABA inhibition); beta magnitude increases (more events, not amplitude)🕒 Timestamps / Key Moments:0:00 Welcome to NeuroNoodle + Pete & Jay chat (sunny day, Florida snow)2:04 Confusion on the live chat about SMR2:30 SMR Barry Sterman Screen share and clip    • Barry Sterman's Research on Epilepsy  4:10 Jay Gunkelman screen share on Barry Sterman circa 20008:07 Parkinsonism9:30 Fibromyalgia10:52 Arousal Performance26:10 Sleep Spindle29:31 Can you Over train SMR31:45 Insomnia studies (Salsburg/Graz: 10 sessions mild; 24+ severe/athletes)33:43 School of Neurotherapy free monthly talks (Jay's beta talk on 27th)34:50 Jay hydration wrap-up✅ Updates & Links:Jay Gunkelman's Suisun Summit: https://suisuncitysummit.com (2023 up, 4/5 coming)School of Neurotherapy (Tiff Thompson, Nick Dogris): Free monthly talks, register for invitesJoshua Moore (Alternative Behavioral Therapy): QEEG phenotypes workshop (85% mental health gains with phenotype-matched meds)Help keep NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast going!Support on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  Like, subscribe, share & hit the bell 🔔 for weekly episodes.LIVE Q&A every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapyPodcast #Neurofeedback #SMR #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #EEG #BarrySterman #ADHD #Epilepsy #Sleep #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #QEEG

    38 min
  5. Delta Waves, Alpha Blocking, Psychedelics & Weed Effects | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    FEB 5

    Delta Waves, Alpha Blocking, Psychedelics & Weed Effects | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    Join QEEG legend Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ scans) and Dr. Mari Swingle (i-Minds author) with host Pete Jansons for a deep morning dive into EEG patterns, drugs, and brain dynamics.✅ Topic 1: Delta Waves – What They Really MeanDiffuse/global delta: lack of white-matter input, sheet dipoles, parenchymal layersInfra-slow oscillations (less 1 Hz): oxygenation cycles (Yuri Crop), 6 breaths/min resonanceClinical implications: encephalopathy, developmental vs acquired✅ Topic 2: Alpha Blocking & ReactivityBurger effect: eyes-open alpha attenuation ≥50% at O1/O2/PzNon-responsive alpha phenotype = severe disconnect from external worldLow-voltage fast EEG: over-arousal, GABA can slow & reveal alpha✅ Topic 3: Psychedelics & Hallucinogens on EEGDramatic connectivity changes vs medicationsSalvia: gigantic 6–10 s slow waves (600–1000 µV), dissociationRisk: epileptiform activity + DMT/MDMA/psilocybin/ketamine = major contraindicationLow-dose LSD: possible anticonvulsant effect (historical Larry Rouse study)✅ Topic 4: Cannabis (Weed) – Acute vs Chronic EEG EffectsAcute: slows background alpha → helps sleep onsetChronic (Struve work): increases frontal alpha coherence → risk of apathy, depression, affective dysregulation (especially if baseline alpha already high/fast)✅ Bonus NuggetsHRV–EEG overlap: cardio-ballistic artifact, pulse artifact, vagal slowingStatic electricity on hair: minimal issue with proper groundingCarl Pribram memory: holographic storage, traveling waves (John Hughes), personal anecdotesFuture EEG trends: less alcohol → more THC? Shift toward frontal coherence issues🕒 Key Moments / Chapters0:00 Intro4:28 Static & Winter EEG5:52 HRV–Neurofeedback8:02 Alpha Blocking11:18 Psychedelics & EEG Risks15:04 Weed vs Alcohol – Future EEG?19:09 Weed & Dissociation20:50 THC Half Life21:30 Weed Paranoia22:53 Karl Pribram – Jay Gunkelman Interview   • Rare Interview: Karl H. Pribram a Pioneer ...  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H....1:08:45 Jay’s screen share – looking back at his Karl Pribram interview1:19:04 Suisun Summit 2025✅ Links & ResourcesDr. Mari Swingle Apps: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman / Suisun Summit: https://suisunsummit.comKarl Pribram Interview:    • Rare Interview: Karl H. Pribram a Pioneer ...  Karl Pribram Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H....Support NeuroNoodle on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  LIVE every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM ESTLike, subscribe, share & hit the bell 🔔 for weekly brain nerd sessions!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapy #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #EEG #DeltaWaves #AlphaBlocking #Psychedelics #CannabisEEG #QEEG #BrainHealth #Neurotherapy

    1h 24m
  6. Neurofeedback for Autism: Life-Changing Results in Kids | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

    JAN 29

    Neurofeedback for Autism: Life-Changing Results in Kids | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

    Join Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ brain scans analyzed), clinicians Joy Lunt (RN, BCN; Past President ISNR; hundreds of autism cases), Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds), John Mekrut (The Balanced Brain), Joshua Moore (MA, LMHC, BCN; Alternative Behavioral Therapy), Anthony Ramos, and host Pete Jansons for a full live Q&A on neurofeedback’s impact on autism spectrum disorder—from severe non-verbal kids to life-altering changes, plus broader insights on epilepsy, sensory issues, dissociation, and more. ✅ Topic 1 Explained: Neurofeedback often transforms autism symptoms (behavior, communication, family life)—~95% of Joy’s cases see major gains, like one child whose school forgot his diagnosis.✅ Topic 2 Deep Dive: Not too young—even 5-year-olds benefit with careful protocols; early work prevents years of struggle by gently guiding brain development.✅ Topic 3 Insights: Intake via detailed interviews > rigid QEEG; adjust real-time based on behavior—avoid disrupting compensations for best results. ✅ Additional Topics:🎯 10–12 sessions often spark big parent-noticed changes in severe cases💪 Creative fixes for squirmy kids (guinea pigs, tactile feedback, home electrode desensitization)💡 No "cure"—focus on "good enough" regulation, long-haul training, and plateaus📻 Cleveland meta-review: large effects for autism vs. smaller for ADHD😴 Long-term: 40–60+ sessions typical (100+ possible with epileptiform); boosters common🖐️ Clinician skill/patience crucial—meet the child where they are📅 Tactile/vibratory feedback ideal for very young/non-verbal; dissociation & PTSD overlaps Key Moments:0:00 — Welcome & Podcast Intro3:49 — Neurofeedback & Autism Overview (Joy's Experience)4:57 — Life-Changing Case: 8-Year-Old Transformation6:31 — Age 5 Non-Verbal: Not Too Young7:03 — Careful Protocols for Young Brains8:19 — Early Intervention Saves Time & Struggle8:58 — Intake: 2.5-Hour Clinical Interview Preferred9:24 — QEEG Use: Sparingly, Not First-Line15:37 — Cleveland Meta-Review: Large Effects for Autism24:10 — Tactile Feedback for Young Kids28:33 — Session Expectations: 40–60+ for Autism29:53 — Epileptiform Discharges & Medication Risks (Jay)30:18 — Resistance from Neurologists & UCLA 2005 Story35:35 — Posterior Slow Waves of Youth & Sensory Integration42:05 — Insurance Codes, Billing, & Standardization Challenges44:01 — AAPB Evidence-Based Practice Book & Meta-Analyses50:02 — Practitioner Qualifications & CPT Code Discussion52:33 — Sensory Integration Resolution with Neurofeedback54:07 — John Mekrut on Network-Based Reorganization56:05 — Why Doctors Don’t Recommend Neurofeedback58:01 — Medication Side Effects & Pharmacist Advocacy1:01:25 — ADHD + ASD Medication Warnings1:05:09 — Stop Calling It a Disorder: Spectrum Humanity1:07:07 — Misdiagnosis Stories (Schizoaffective Example)1:10:42 — Dissociation, DID, & Trauma Overlaps (Joshua Moore)1:15:03 — Biometrics for Dissociation Detection1:16:06 — Long-Haul for Toddlers/Spectrum; Hundreds of Sessions1:19:19 — No Fixed Session Count; "Good Enough" & Maintenance1:24:10 — Quick Tactile Feedback Recap1:28:27 — Full Episode Wrap-Up & Future Plans1:31:07 — Long-Term Clients, Athletes, Executives1:32:30 — Not Being Remembered = Success Sign1:33:06 — Saturday Show Idea & Time Zone Discussion1:35:02 — Reddit Q&A Planning & Closing Thanks1:36:49 — Patreon & Support Plugs1:37:27 — Joshua Moore: QEEG Phenotypes Intro & Promo ✅ Event & App Updates:Dr. Mari Swingle's Apps & Info: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman's Events & Info: https://suisuncitysummit.com ✅ Help us keep NeuroNoodle going!Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/NeuroNoodle ✅ Like, subscribe, share! Hit the bell 🔔 for weekly episodes.📅 LIVE every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #Autism #NeurofeedbackAutism #EarlyIntervention #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #MariSwingle #JohnMekrut #JoshuaMoore #BrainHealth #MentalHealth

    1h 40m
  7. James Croall: Hacker to Neurotherapist on Psyche Patterns | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

    JAN 22

    James Croall: Hacker to Neurotherapist on Psyche Patterns | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

    Join tech veteran turned neurotherapist James Croall (Peakmind.health), Jay Gunkelman QEEGD (500,000+ brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle (i-Minds author), and host Pete Jansons for a deep dive into:🔹 From cybersecurity hacking to neurotherapy pivot🔹 Psyche as timeless interference pattern (frequency/amplitude/phase) unfolding in brain topology🔹 Standing waves, healer-healee distant effects, Schumann resonances🔹 Critique of "biohacking" vs solid neuroscience🔹 Music as language of thought, group sync (overtones, alphathetha groups)🔹 Book preview: "The Quantified Soul" – revolution in science & spirit (April 2026)🧠 Key Insights:🔸 No ground truth in EEG → operate with self-doubt & data🔸 Peak performance in Silicon Valley: fast neurofield/neurostim turnarounds🔸 Mind as non-physical, dimensionless frequency domain🔸 Healing via resonant standing potentials (distant effects)🕒 Key Moments:0:00 Welcome + Patreon/call-to-action0:54 Intro + sleep delta waves discussion2:47 Guest James Croall intro (hacker → neurotherapist)7:57 Premise: nerd out on neurofeedback/mental health15:04 Biohacking term critique (Jay & Dr. Mari)19:05 Perseus/Medusa analogy for indirect brain study25:38 "The Quantified Soul" book reveal + sketch33:13 Standing waves, timeless patterns, no beginning/end34:05 Healer effects at distance (Schumann, phase sync)43:17 Group singing overtones & EEG sync parallels47:43 Music as thought language50:27 James' practice: Peakmind.health (San Francisco)51:22 SwingleSonic apps plug (sleep/calm/focus)53:33 Jay's upcoming talk: lack of ground truth in EEG🔗 Guest & Links:James Croall: https://peakmind.health/ | Book "The Quantified Soul" coming April 2026Dr. Mari Swingle's Apps: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman's Events: https://suisuncitysummit.com❤️ Support NeuroNoodle!Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  Like, subscribe, share! Hit bell 🔔 for weekly drops.📅 LIVE every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JamesCroall #QuantifiedSoul #Neurotherapy #EEG #Psyche #InterferencePattern #Peakmind #BrainOptimization #MentalHealth

    57 min
  8. Sleep's Hidden Power: Why It Beats Gym & Sobriety | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

    JAN 15

    Sleep's Hidden Power: Why It Beats Gym & Sobriety | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

    Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle, author of i-Minds, and host Pete Jansons for another engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode discussing neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and brain training.✅ Topic 1 Explained: Sleep’s Hidden PowerWhy no one markets “8 hours of sleep” in January despite it being the easiest, most powerful mental-health booster — orexin drive, anterior cingulate rumination, and why fatigue gets misclassified as just physiological.✅ Topic 2 Deep Dive: Neurofeedback Fatigue RisksOver-training protocols leads to "gym fatigue" in the brain. Jay & Mari explain balancing excitation/inhibition, avoiding hyper-stability, and how master clinicians accelerate results.✅ Topic 3 Insights: Stimulation PrimersPhotobiomodulation, HRV syncing, harmonics, cranial sacral — 10 minutes pre-session boosts neuroplasticity for better outcomes.✅ Additional Topics:🎯 Sleep hygiene essentials (blackout shades, no bright lights, Pittsburgh inventory)💪 Sleep phenotypes mistaken for ADHD (vertex sharp waves eyes-open, vigilance disorder)💡 Delayed circadian rhythm in kids → high later-life bipolar risk📻 SwingleSonic app for calm, sleep, focus😴 Orexin vs anterior cingulate insomnia🖐️ Photobiomodulation + neurofeedback synergy (variability = perfect operant)📅 No late sessions with tired kidsKey Moments:0:00 Welcome + Happy New Year banter3:15 Why no “sleep more” marketing push?4:06 Orexin wakefulness vs rumination insomnia6:35 Cultural denial of sleep deprivation8:09 Kids misdiagnosed ADHD when sleep-deprived9:30 Vertex sharp waves = fake ADD10:04 Vigilance disorder (narcolepsy-like)10:21 Delayed circadian → bipolar risk later11:49 Pittsburgh sleep inventory tool12:37 Screens/light as silent sleep killers14:40 Protocol fatigue — excitation/inhibition balance44:26 REM + slow-wave for growth hormone45:24 Photobiomodulation/HRV as session primers47:14 Stimulation creates neuroplastic window53:31 SwingleSonic.com53:38 Suisun Summit videos & student fund✅ Event & App Updates:Dr. Mari Swingle's Apps & Info: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman's Events & Info: https://suisuncitysummit.com✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going!Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and share—it helps us reach more listeners. Hit the bell icon 🔔 for episode notifications!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #SleepMentalHealth #Neurofeedback #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #DrMariSwingle #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #SleepHygiene #ADHDmisdiagnosis

    1h 1m
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Featuring CoHosts: QEEG Legend Jay Gunkelman the man who has read over 500,000 Brain Scans, Dr. Mari Swingle the Author of iMinds and Pete Jansons NeuroNoodle uses technology to improve the quality of your life. We discuss symptoms such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression and the different ways they can be addressed via Neurofeedback, Brain Maps, QEEG, and Talk Therapy Want to come on the show? Have a topic? Pete@neuronoodle.com Sign up to our Newsletter https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/moOsZyB/NeuroNoodle

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