Brain Fitness Podcast with Dr. Patrick Porter

Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD

Hosted by renowned brainwave entrainment expert Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD., Brain Fitness Podcast with Dr. Patrick Porter offers engaging discussions with top names in health and wellness with expertise in brain performance. It is the only podcast to offer brainwave entrainment, encoded with audio frequencies in the background, to foster an active learning state, heightened focus, and enhanced memory and recall.Geared for anyone who wants to learn how to unlock the full potential of their brain, episodes release weekly and feature engaging discussions with guests who explore the latest developments in neuroscience, brain health, biohacking, and personal development.

  1. 8h ago

    Why Multitasking Overloads Your Brain — A Functional Neurology Perspective | Dr. T-Pang

    Multitasking and brain overload can affect more than focus—they may show up as brain fog, dizziness, eye strain, posture changes, fatigue, and dysautonomia-like symptoms. In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Pang to explore why seemingly disconnected symptoms may actually be signs that your brain is running too many programs at once. Dr. Pang is a double board-certified functional neurology practitioner (DACNB, FACFN) based in Hong Kong and the founder of Brain Fog Mastery Lab, where he helps adults uncover the underlying causes of brain fog, poor focus, balance issues, and other unexplained symptoms often dismissed as stress or normal aging. Through a functional neurology lens, Dr. Pang explains what your posture may reveal about your nervous system, how brain overload can contribute to cognitive and physical symptoms, and why understanding how the brain processes information may change the way we approach brain fog, dizziness, and fatigue. As Project Director for a nonprofit organization working with children experiencing brain developmental delays, Dr. Pang also sees the other end of the spectrum: brains that are still developing alongside adult brains experiencing decline. This dual perspective shapes his belief that brain health exists on a continuum—and that understanding how the brain develops is just as important as understanding how to protect it later in life. Today, Dr. Pang shares his message with a community of more than 880,000 followers across social media, helping people become proactive about their brain health before small problems become bigger ones. Coming soon: Dr. Pang is preparing the Brain Fog Mastery Lab community. Connect with Dr. T-Pang: https://linktr.ee/dr.tpang https://www.instagram.com/drtpangbrainhealth/ Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #Multitasking #BrainFog #FunctionalNeurology #Dysautonomia #NervousSystem

    Why Multitasking Overloads Your Brain — A Functional Neurology Perspective | Dr. T-Pang
  2. Aug 12

    Are Personality Tests Accurate? What Stress Reveals About You | Mike Duffy

    Are personality tests really accurate—or do they miss what stress reveals about you? In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Mike Duffy, founder of VennX, to explore personality assessments, stress patterns, HRV, AI, emotional behavior, and the future of self-awareness. Mike explains why traditional personality tests may only provide a snapshot of who we are, while real human behavior can change over time—especially under stress, in relationships, on teams, and when making important decisions. Mike Duffy is the founder of VennX, the human waveform company. A former Army paratrooper and Signal Corps officer, three-time chief of staff, and pharmaceutical data executive, Mike spent his career building high-performance systems before applying that same lens to human transformation. Drawing from his own recovery and 10-year transformation journey, Mike created VennX to explore how psychological shifts connect with physiological outcomes over time. VennX calls this Psychosomatic Intelligence—using real human data to better understand the relationship between insight, action, HRV, emotional resolution, and lasting behavior change. Mike also serves as CLO of GoBundance and is bringing VennX’s waveform technology to entrepreneurs, high performers, and clinical partners like BrainTap. Curious what your patterns may reveal? Mike Duffy is offering Brain Fitness Podcast listeners a free VennX scan here: https://form.typeform.com/to/yzo0vnpN?typeform-source=www.youtube.com Connect with Mike Duffy: https://vennwisdom.com/ Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #PersonalityTests #SelfAwareness #HumanBehavior #HRV

    Are Personality Tests Accurate? What Stress Reveals About You  | Mike Duffy
  3. Aug 5

    Feeling Overwhelmed After Having a Baby? Nervous System Reset for Moms | Janelle Ardizzone

    Feeling wired but tired after becoming a mom? You're not alone. In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Janelle Ardizzone to discuss postpartum nervous system regulation, motherhood overwhelm, and the inspiration behind Welcome Home Mama, a BrainTap series designed to support mothers through the transition after birth. Janelle is the founder of Desert Moon Wellness in Las Vegas, a Certified Doula, Certified Hyperbaric Technician, and passionate advocate for brain health and nervous system optimization. For more than a decade, she has helped mothers navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and healing while guiding thousands of clients through personalized wellness programs focused on resilience, recovery, and longevity. Drawing from her own health journey, years of supporting families as a doula, and four years of experience using BrainTap and NeuralChek, Janelle co-created Welcome Home Mama: A Nervous System Reset for Mothers with Dr. Patrick Porter. She created this program for moms who feel exhausted despite sleeping, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from their bodies, or unsure how to rediscover themselves after birth. Her mission is to help mothers understand that by regulating their nervous system, they can unlock the capacity to heal, thrive, and show up more fully for themselves and their families. Welcome Home Mama is a BrainTap postpartum restoration series that meets mothers where they are—physically, emotionally, neurologically, and spiritually. It features guided sessions including Welcome Home, Mama, When Things Feel Tender, Holding the New You, and You Are Still You, helping mothers find calm, resilience, and connection throughout the postpartum journey. Start the Welcome Home Mama series here: https://braintap.com/desertmoonwellness/ Connect with Janelle Ardizzone: https://desertmoonwellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/desertmoonwellnesslv/ https://www.facebook.com/DesertMoonWellnessLV Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #PostpartumSupport #NervousSystemRegulation #Motherhood #MomBurnout

    Feeling Overwhelmed After Having a Baby? Nervous System Reset for Moms | Janelle Ardizzone
  4. Jul 28

    Pickleball Mental Game: How to Stay Calm and Play Better | Dr. Gordon Jones

    Want to improve your pickleball mental game? In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Gordon Jones to discuss brain training for pickleball, including focus, visualization, recovery, and staying calm under pressure. Dr. Gordon Jones (DHA, MHSA) is a brain fitness researcher, performance coach, educator, and health technology expert who co-developed the BrainTap DUPR Brain Fitness for Pickleball Performance Series—the official brain training program of DUPR, created in partnership with BrainTap and Dr. Patrick Porter. A lifelong competitive athlete, Dr. Jones is a state singles pickleball champion, PPR-certified coach, beach ultimate world champion, and former state champion in both tennis and soccer. Drawing on his experience competing at the national level, he teaches why mental preparation is just as important as physical training and how brain training can elevate focus, resilience, and performance on the court. He writes and teaches as "Dr. J or Coach" and donates proceeds from his work through his Missions and Ministries nonprofit. In this show, you'll learn: How to strengthen your pickleball mental gameWhy focus and visualization improve performanceHow to stay calm under pressureWhy recovery is essential for brain trainingHow to stop overthinking during competitionWhy movement benefits both brain health and athletic performance Train your mind before your next match: Try the BrainTap DUPR Brain Fitness for Pickleball Performance Series with a free two-week trial at braintap.gordonjones.org  Connect with Dr. Gordon Jones: https://www.gordonjones.org Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #Pickleball #PickleballTips #BrainTraining #SportsPerformance

    Pickleball Mental Game: How to Stay Calm and Play Better | Dr. Gordon Jones
  5. Jul 22

    Why Zinc Supplements Make You Nauseous | Stephen Kavanagh

    Why do zinc supplements make some people nauseous or upset their stomach? In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Stephen Kavanagh to discuss synthetic vs. food-based zinc, OysterMax®, digestion, and brain health. Stephen Kavanagh is a marine biologist and the Founder & CEO of Marine Health Foods Ltd. in County Wicklow, Ireland. With more than 30 years of experience in marine science, he graduated from the School of Ocean Sciences at the University of Wales, Bangor. His work has focused on the health benefits of marine nutrition, particularly through the company's flagship product, OysterMax®, a nutrient-dense oyster extract that supports overall wellness, including sexual health, energy, hormonal balance, and skin health. In this conversation, Stephen explains why oysters are among nature's most nutrient-dense foods, naturally providing zinc, copper, selenium, and vitamin B12—nutrients that support normal cognitive function, nervous system health, and protection against oxidative stress. We also explore why not all zinc supplements are created equal, the potential advantages of food-based minerals, and why Stephen's advice is simple: "Think before you zinc." Learn more: Visit marinehealthfoods.com and use code BRAINTAP10 to receive 10% off your first order. Connect with Stephen Kavanagh: https://www.instagram.com/marine_health_foods_ltd/ https://www.facebook.com/marinehealthfoodsltd/ Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #Zinc #BrainHealth #OysterExtract #NervousSystemHealth

    Why Zinc Supplements Make You Nauseous | Stephen Kavanagh
  6. Jul 16

    Long COVID Symptoms - Why You Still Feel Sick When Your Blood Tests Look Normal | Dr. Evan Hirsch

    Ever had your bloodwork come back "perfectly normal" while you feel anything but? If you're struggling with long COVID, chronic fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained symptoms, this episode is for you. I sit down with Dr. Evan Hirsch to explore why the body sometimes can't seem to recover. We discuss chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID, and what Dr. Hirsch calls the "Toxic 5"—five hidden factors that may keep the immune system and nervous system stuck in a cycle of dysfunction. Known as the EnergyMD, Evan H. Hirsch, MD specializes in helping people with Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome restore their energy naturally. After overcoming his own five-year battle with chronic fatigue syndrome, he developed the EnergyMD Method, a four-step approach designed to address the root causes of persistent fatigue. Through his book, podcast, and virtual programs, he has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. If you've ever felt dismissed because your lab work was "normal" despite ongoing symptoms, this conversation may help connect the dots and provide a new perspective on recovery. Connect with Dr. Evan Hirsch: https://www.energymdmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/evanhirschmd/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourfatigue Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #LongCOVID #ChronicFatigue #BrainFog #BrainHealth

    Long COVID Symptoms - Why You Still Feel Sick When Your Blood Tests Look Normal | Dr. Evan Hirsch
  7. Jul 8

    What Are Exosomes? Stem Cells, Brain Health & Aging Explained with Dr. Kelly Miller

    What are exosomes, and why are they generating so much interest in brain health, aging, energy, and regenerative medicine? In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Miller to explore the science behind stem cell exosomes, bioidentical sequential amino acids, mitochondrial health, NAD, glutathione, and the future of cellular communication. Dr. Kelly Miller brings more than 46 years of clinical experience, having treated over 17,000 patients. His background includes chiropractic, acupuncture, and naturopathy. He is a Fellow in Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Melillo Method Certified, Board Certified in Neurofeedback, and the bestselling author of Saving Your Brain: Causes, Prevention, and Reversal of Dementia/Alzheimer's. In this conversation, Dr. Miller shares what he has learned about bioidentical sequential amino acids and stem cell exosomes, including how these emerging therapies may support brain health, cellular energy, healthy aging, inflammation balance, recovery, and overall cellular function. Special Offer: Dr. Kelly Miller is offering a free consultation for listeners interested in learning whether bioidentical sequential amino acids or stem cell exosome therapy may be appropriate for them. Visit www.drkellymiller.com to learn more. Connect with Dr. Kelly Miller: https://drkellymiller.com/ Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #Exosomes #BrainHealth #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCells #HealthyAging

    What Are Exosomes? Stem Cells, Brain Health & Aging Explained with Dr. Kelly Miller
  8. Jul 1

    Trauma Is Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns | Dr. Patrick Porter and Elisabeth Carson

    Most people think they’re stuck… but it’s not a mindset problem. Today, I talk with Elisabeth Carson about how trauma lives in the nervous system and why unresolved stress responses can keep you repeating the same patterns. Elisabeth Carson is a global speaker and transformational leader focused on nervous system healing, personal reinvention, and human potential. After overcoming trauma and addiction, she built a global consciousness brand reaching over 11 million people. Through her work at Enhanced Flow, she integrates science, spirituality, and nervous system regulation to help individuals create lasting change. In this episode, we cover what’s happening in the body, why familiar pain feels “safe,” and what actually needs to shift for real change. Elisabeth shares a free 5-day guided meditation journey designed to help reset your nervous system: https://unlimitedmeditationpack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trauma isn’t what you think 07:30 How trauma is stored in the nervous system 14:00 Why you keep repeating the same patterns 22:00 Why mindset alone doesn’t create change 30:00 What healing actually requires 38:30 How to regulate your nervous system Connect with Elisabeth Carson: https://www.elisabethunlimited.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ElisabethUnlimited https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth_unlimited/ https://www.facebook.com/iamelisabethcarson/ Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter Other helpful links & information: http://www.braintap.pro/ *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition. #BrainFitnessPodcast #trauma #nervoussystem #brainhealth #healingtrauma

    Trauma Is Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns | Dr. Patrick Porter and Elisabeth Carson

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Hosted by renowned brainwave entrainment expert Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD., Brain Fitness Podcast with Dr. Patrick Porter offers engaging discussions with top names in health and wellness with expertise in brain performance. It is the only podcast to offer brainwave entrainment, encoded with audio frequencies in the background, to foster an active learning state, heightened focus, and enhanced memory and recall.Geared for anyone who wants to learn how to unlock the full potential of their brain, episodes release weekly and feature engaging discussions with guests who explore the latest developments in neuroscience, brain health, biohacking, and personal development.