The Neuro Collective Podcast

Dr. Michael Bagnell & May Bagnell
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Welcome to The Neuro Collective Podcast! We are your hosts, Dr. Michael Bagnell, Functional Neurologist and May Bagnell, Mindset and Nutrition Coach. Together, we are here to guide you through the dynamic intersection of Functional Neurology, Mindset Coaching, and Functional Medicine. If you're passionate about neuroscience, alternative health, and holistic wellness, you're in the perfect place. Our podcast is designed for those who are eager to explore innovative ways to heal brain conditions, optimize brain performance, and enhance overall well-being.   We cater to everyone from health-conscious individuals to high-performing athletes. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, the latest research, and actionable tips to help you achieve peak mental and physical health. Together, we'll dive deep into the science and practicalities of brain health, empowering you to live your best life with a sharper mind and a healthier body. So, let's embark on this journey together and unlock the limitless potential of your brain. This is The Neuro Collective Podcast—where holistic health meets neuroscience.

  1. 16H AGO

    Client Case Review: Why Symptoms Are Signals(Not Diagnoses)- Episode 155

    Send a text In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP explore a critical shift in how we understand health challenges: symptoms are signals, not diagnoses. Rather than viewing symptoms as isolated problems to suppress, they unpack why the body’s responses are meaningful indicators pointing toward deeper neurological patterns. Through compelling clinical stories, the conversation reveals how many conditions are not random events, but reflections of underlying brain function. Dr. Bagnell breaks down the essential distinction between subjective symptoms and objective findings, emphasizing why true clinical understanding requires measurable data. As he explains, symptoms may overlap across many conditions, which often leads to confusion, misdiagnosis, and frustration for patients searching for answers. Listeners will hear a remarkable case involving a gentleman recovering from an AV malformation who was left unable to swallow or speak. This story highlights a central theme of the episode: discovering the why behind the what. By applying principles of functional neurology, targeted neuromodulation, and brain-based therapies, measurable improvements began to emerge — demonstrating the brain’s extraordinary capacity for neuroplastic change. The discussion also dives into the reality of slow medicine vs fast medicine, clarifying why genuine healing often requires patience, consistency, and the right neurological strategies rather than quick symptom suppression. The hosts examine how medically unexplained symptoms, anxiety patterns, and nervous system dysregulation frequently trace back to brain function — an area that is too often overlooked. Most importantly, this episode centers on hope. When the nervous system shows even a small window of change, it signals possibility. And possibility is where recovery begins. If you or someone you love struggles with persistent symptoms, unexplained conditions, or frustrating health cycles, this episode offers a new framework for understanding what the body may truly be communicating. Stay tuned for the next episode, where Dr. Bagnell and May will take you inside the Functional Neurological Discovery Session and explain the objective measurements used to map brain function. Until then, remember: You can heal. We can help.

    24 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Coming Home to Yourself Awake, Align, Act, Ascend — A Women’s Retreat Teaching on Mindset, Identity & Wellness- Episode 154

    Send a text Sometimes the most powerful conversations begin imperfectly — a shared screen, a few laughs, a little chaos — and then unfold into something deeply meaningful. In this heartfelt session, May Bagnell, IHP joins a live audience for an honest, grounding conversation about mindset, healing, and the nervous system, offering a perspective that is both practical and profoundly encouraging. Centered around the framework Awaken, Align, Act, and Ascend, this episode explores how our thoughts shape our physiology, how identity influences behavior, and why true wellness must begin with nervous system regulation rather than symptom chasing. May shares insights from her work alongside Dr. Michael Bagnell, highlighting a root-cause, systems-based approach to health while emphasizing a truth many overlook: the body often reflects the stories we tell ourselves. This conversation moves beyond traditional health advice and into the deeper drivers of transformation — self-perception, stress patterns, rest, and intentional habits. From the concept of “training for calm” to the importance of morning and evening routines, listeners are invited to reconsider what healing really requires and how small internal shifts can unlock significant change. A standout theme of the episode is identity. Rather than focusing on breaking bad habits, May reframes growth as outgrowing limitations through new self-identifiers, illustrating how the way we see ourselves quietly directs our capacity for change. The discussion ties mindset to biology, performance to regulation, and ambition to internal alignment. Whether you are navigating fatigue, stress, health challenges, or simply a desire for a new season of life, this episode offers a grounded reminder: sustainable transformation begins internally, and progress is often closer than it appears. Why thought patterns directly influence the nervous systemThe hidden cost of living in chronic stress physiologyThe power of rest as a neurological skill, not a luxury“Training for calm” and regulating your state on commandHow identity shapes habits, motivation, and resilienceThe Awaken → Align → Act → Ascend framework for changeRethinking wellness through a root-cause lensUsing shorter timelines to accelerate growth and momentumThis episode is a powerful blend of neuroscience, mindset, and real-world application — designed to inspire reflection, clarity, and forward movement. Request your Discovery Call with May. https://www.bagnellbraincenter.com/online-consultation.html

    49 min

  3. FEB 17

    From Screens to Symptoms- How Digital Overload Shows Up as Anxiety, ADHD, and Fatigue-Episode 153

    Send a text Screen time and social media have become woven into everyday life, but what happens when digital exposure begins reshaping how the brain functions? In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore how excessive screen use can influence attention, emotional regulation, sleep rhythms, and mental clarity in both children and adults. They unpack why digital overload can mimic ADHD-like patterns, contribute to anxiety, amplify emotional reactivity, and leave people feeling wired yet exhausted. This conversation moves beyond fear-based narratives and instead focuses on understanding the brain’s adaptive mechanisms. From white matter development and dopamine activation to nervous system fatigue, the discussion highlights how modern digital habits interact with core neurological processes. You’ll also hear practical, realistic strategies for recalibrating the brain without extreme measures — including simple daily shifts that support focus, emotional stability, and restorative sleep. If you’ve noticed focus challenges, mood swings, brain fog, or digital burnout in your household, this episode offers clarity, insight, and a path forward. Healing is not about rejecting technology — it’s about restoring rhythm, regulation, and agency.

    29 min

  4. FEB 11

    Your Brain is Not Failing-It’s Adapting- Episode 152

    Send a text In this insightful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP explore a powerful reframe: your brain isn’t failing—it’s adapting. Continuing the conversation on exhaustion despite normal labs, they explain why symptoms like fatigue, pain, anxiety, and poor sleep are often signs of a nervous system stuck in survival and safety mode, not evidence that something is broken. Through clinical insight, relatable analogies, and personal experience, they discuss how the brain prioritizes protection over performance, why symptoms are a form of communication, and how shifting from frustration to curiosity and personal agency can transform the healing journey. This episode highlights the importance of personalized guidance, early nervous system regulation wins, and understanding the why behind your symptoms so you can stop pushing through and start working with your body toward sustainable healing.

    31 min

  5. FEB 10

    Why You’re Exhausted Even When Labs Are “Normal”- Episode 151

    Send a text  In this powerful kickoff episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell begin a new series focused on helping you rewrite your health this year by addressing a question they hear every day in clinical practice: Why are you exhausted even when your labs are “normal”? This conversation speaks directly to those who feel chronically fatigued, foggy, unmotivated, or overwhelmed despite being told that everything looks fine on paper.  The Bagnells unpack why normal labs do not always equal optimal function, and why so many people fall into the gap of being “not sick enough to diagnose, but not well enough to thrive.” Through a brain-based and systems-oriented lens, they explore fatigue through neurological, metabolic, immunological, and stress-related pathways, highlighting the critical role of ATP production, mitochondrial health, inflammation patterns, and insulin resistance. You’ll learn how chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and modern life demands silently drain energy, why the brain conserves fuel under threat, and how standard testing often misses the deeper story of resilience, recovery, and regulation.  This episode lays the foundation for understanding the “why behind the what” of persistent fatigue—and sets the stage for the next episode, where they dive deeper into how the brain heals and how energy can be restored. If you’re tired of being told you’re fine when you don’t feel fine, this episode is for you—or someone you love.

    35 min

  6. JAN 29

    Men’s Health, Brain Performance & Peptides with Dr. Michael Bagnell- Episode 150

    Send a text In this inspiring Men’s Health Series episode, Dr. Michael join LMD’s Alive Educational Series to dive deep into the foundations of brain health, metabolic balance, energy, stress resilience, and longevity. With over 35 years of experience in functional neurology, Dr. Bagnell shares his personal journey into neuroscience—shaped by his father’s traumatic brain injury—and how it ignited his passion for helping others achieve optimal brain performance and whole-body wellness. This powerful conversation explores how advanced tools like brain mapping (qEEG), eye-tracking, and personalized evaluations provide actionable data to uncover root causes behind symptoms such as brain fog, low energy, poor focus, sleep disruption, and cognitive decline. You’ll also learn how inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, low testosterone, and impaired mitochondrial function directly impact the brain—and why strategies like omega-3 optimization, restorative sleep, lifestyle alignment, and emerging peptide therapies (including NAD, BPC-157, and TB-500) can support neuroplasticity, recovery, and long-term vitality. Dr. Bagnell emphasizes the importance of treating health as a lifelong investment, not a quick fix, while offering practical guidance for men ready to take charge of their well-being. Whether you’re seeking sharper cognition, better sleep, or sustainable performance, this episode delivers science-backed insights, real-world tools, and heartfelt encouragement to help you elevate both your brain and body health—starting today.

    51 min

  7. JAN 22

    Women’s Health Reimagined: Ellie, MD & May Bagnell, IHP on Hormones and Brain Health- Episode 149

    Send a text In this enlightening episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, May Bagnell sits down with Ellie, MD for an honest and empowering conversation about women’s health through a brain-based lens. Together, they explore how hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system work together—and why so many women experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, sleep disruption, and weight shifts during different seasons of life. Ellie, MD shares clinical insight and practical wisdom on perimenopause, menopause, metabolic health, and the importance of addressing the root cause rather than chasing symptoms. May brings clarity to how brain health influences hormonal balance, emotional resilience, and long-term vitality. This episode reframes women’s health as something to be understood, supported, and optimized—not feared or dismissed. If you’ve ever felt unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure why your body feels “off,” this conversation will leave you feeling informed, hopeful, and empowered. It’s a must-listen for women ready to take a smarter, more compassionate approach to healing—starting with the brain. 🎧 Tune in and discover how understanding your brain can transform your health journey.

    52 min

  8. JAN 20

    Crushing the Identity of Hopelessness: Military Trauma, Healing, and Purpose Beyond Service with Jimmy Hill- Episode 148

    Send a text In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell welcome Jimmy Hill, former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces operator, filmmaker, and advocate for healing after military service.  Jimmy shares his extraordinary journey—from high-tempo special operations to surviving multiple gunshot wounds, years of rehabilitation, and redefining purpose beyond the battlefield. This episode sheds light on the realities of military life, the often invisible wounds of trauma, and the strength found in vulnerability.  Together, the conversation explores Jimmy’s upcoming documentary In the Shadows, a film dedicated to amplifying the voices of operators, spouses, and specialists working behind the scenes to support those who serve.  Listeners will gain insight into:  Military trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depressionThe difference between visible and invisible injuriesWhy community, connection, and honesty are essential to healingHow identity shifts after service—and how to rebuild purpose and meaningThe importance of having something to train for, not just something to live for A standout moment of the episode includes a live review of Jimmy’s brain map, offering rare insight into brain connectivity, power levels, alpha and gamma brain waves, and how targeted brain training can support resilience, focus, emotional regulation, and long-term brain health.   This episode is a message of hope for:   Veterans and active-duty service membersFamilies and spouses walking the journey alongside themAnyone navigating trauma, identity shifts, or feelings of hopelessness Key takeaway:   “The goal is to crush the identity of hopelessness.” This conversation reminds us that healing is possible, support is available, and resilience can be trained—both in the body and the brain.   🎧 Tune in, share with someone who needs encouragement, and be reminded:  You can heal. We can help.

    44 min
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Welcome to The Neuro Collective Podcast! We are your hosts, Dr. Michael Bagnell, Functional Neurologist and May Bagnell, Mindset and Nutrition Coach. Together, we are here to guide you through the dynamic intersection of Functional Neurology, Mindset Coaching, and Functional Medicine. If you're passionate about neuroscience, alternative health, and holistic wellness, you're in the perfect place. Our podcast is designed for those who are eager to explore innovative ways to heal brain conditions, optimize brain performance, and enhance overall well-being.   We cater to everyone from health-conscious individuals to high-performing athletes. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, the latest research, and actionable tips to help you achieve peak mental and physical health. Together, we'll dive deep into the science and practicalities of brain health, empowering you to live your best life with a sharper mind and a healthier body. So, let's embark on this journey together and unlock the limitless potential of your brain. This is The Neuro Collective Podcast—where holistic health meets neuroscience.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Michael Bagnell & May Bagnell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Neuro Collective Podcast
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