Transformative Neurotherapy Podcast

Dr. Heather Putney
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Welcome to the Transformative Neurotherapy Podcast — Where Healing Happens Faster. Hosted by Dr. Heather Putney, Founder and Executive Director of Transformative Neurotherapy, this podcast is your go-to guide for unlocking the full potential of your brain. If you’ve ever felt like your mind is working against you — stuck in brain fog, overwhelmed by stress, or just not firing on all cylinders — you’re in the right place. Dr. Putney blends cutting-edge neuroscience with holistic wellness to help you achieve Brain Health, Mind Harmony, and Total Well-Being. Whether you're a high performer, executive, athlete, or simply someone ready to feel better, think clearer, and live more fully, this show delivers the insights and tools you need to thrive. Ready to get unstuck? Let’s get started. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit:  https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org  Transformative Neurotherapy  570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397 

  1. 1d ago

    Your EEG Is an Energy Report: The Real‑Time Map of a Low‑Power Brain

    Your EEG is not just a bunch of squiggles. It is a real-time readout of how well brain cells can produce energy, communicate, and recover and it can point to what your brain actually needs next. We sit down with Dr. Michael Pierce, a chiropractic neurologist with the Human Condition Lab, to connect the dots between EEG findings and the metabolic foundations that often drive brain fog, chronic stress, mood symptoms, and poor resilience. We talk about why supplements can be a smart early move for people who feel “really sick,” while bigger wins come from fixing the systems that feed the brain: gut function, bile flow, liver support, and pancreatic and insulin signaling. Then we get concrete with macros, including a simple low carb starting point that is not aggressive keto, plus how AI food tracking can reveal the hidden pattern behind many American diets: too many carbs, too little protein, and not enough quality fat. If the words “eat more fat” trigger fear about cholesterol, we walk through how to think about safety, what the ketogenic diet was designed for, and why metabolic psychiatry is taking low carb nutrition seriously. From there, we zoom in on the mechanism listeners can feel in daily life: oxidative stress. We break down how excess carbohydrate oxidation can increase reactive oxygen species, drive inflammation and glycation, and make the brain less efficient. We also cover toxic load as a missing variable when standard approaches fail, including mold, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and petroleum-based chemicals that can directly disrupt healthy EEG activity. Finally, we discuss myelin support with DHA omega-3s and the value of personalized functional neurology rehab with subtle exercises that help the brain heal without overwhelming it. If you care about brain health, neurotherapy, metabolic health, and real-world strategies that match what the EEG is showing, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  2. Sep 4

    The Low‑Voltage Brain: Hidden Energy Problems You Can’t See

    A low-energy brain can hide in plain sight, and sometimes the EEG tells the story before symptoms make sense. We sit down with Dr. Michael Pierce, a chiropractic neurologist at the Human Condition Lab, to connect EEG brain mapping with the metabolic drivers that can make healing stall or speed up. If you care about neurofeedback, neuromodulation, concussion recovery, peak performance, or brain fog relief, this conversation helps you think beyond “train the brain” and toward “power the brain.” We walk through how Dr. Pierce approaches assessment with a wide lens: EEG plus targeted lab testing, functional measures like balance posturography, and imaging when needed, including higher Tesla MRI for subtle injury patterns. Then we zoom in on how to interpret EEG findings responsibly. First, we put on the medical hat and look for high-risk patterns like seizure activity or epileptiform discharges, and we talk about how sleep issues can leave fingerprints even on an awake recording.  From there, we break down one of the most important functional red flags we see: globally low voltage EEG patterns. Dr. Pierce explains why “squashed” brainwaves often point to mitochondrial strain and impaired oxidative phosphorylation, and why your next move should start with a thorough history that guides smart, cost-effective labs. We cover common drivers like insulin resistance, inflammation from diet and chemical exposures, and head or neck injury, plus the symptoms that get dismissed as “just aging.”  If you found this useful, subscribe so you do not miss the deeper intervention talk coming next, share the episode with someone dealing with fatigue or brain fog, and leave a review to help more people find the show. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  3. Jul 3

    When Medication Fails: What EEG Endophenotypes Reveal

    Medication shouldn’t feel like guesswork, but for a lot of people it does, especially after a long string of “nothing worked.” We sit down with EEG and QEEG leader Jay Gunkelman to talk about a more grounded path: using brain endophenotypes to understand why the same diagnosis can respond to totally different medications, or to none at all. We dig into what shows up when you look at incoming EEGs from people referred specifically for medication failure. Jay explains why focal slowing can be a sign that the problem is local and organic, not something you can fix by medicating the entire brain. We also unpack spindling excess beta and what “overarousal” looks like in the data, plus why certain common medication choices can accidentally push the nervous system in the wrong direction. Then we get into the most overlooked conversation in psychiatry: epileptiform discharges without obvious seizures. Jay shares why spikes can still be clinically meaningful, how they can show up as false emotion or false memory, and why an empirical anticonvulsant trial can sometimes change everything. From addiction neurofeedback protocols (including alpha-theta and anterior cingulate targets) to ADHD subtypes tied to dopamine, norepinephrine, beta spindles, and discharges, the through-line stays the same: test first, then treat what you find. If this helps you think differently about ADHD meds, OCD treatment response, precision psychiatry, or neurofeedback planning, subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review so more people can find brain-based care that actually fits. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  4. Jun 11

    Mapping the Mind: How EEG Reveals Distinct Brain Phenotypes

    A diagnosis can name the problem, but it often can’t tell you what will actually help. We sit down with legendary EEG and QEEG expert Jay Gunkelman, who has read hundreds of thousands of raw EEGs, to explain why “endophenotypes” change everything about brain-based interventions. Instead of chasing symptom lists and billing codes, we zoom in on clear EEG patterns that reliably show up when brain function fails and, more importantly, point toward interventions with better odds of success. Jay breaks down what an endophenotype really is: a measurable neurophysiological pattern that sits between genetics and behavior. We unpack why that middle layer matters for clinical outcomes, especially when two people share the same DSM label but need completely different approaches. You’ll hear how simple pattern recognition can produce much higher agreement across clinicians than traditional interpretation, and why that reliability is essential for treatment planning and for any future AI-driven EEG tools. We also dig into one of the most compelling examples from Jay’s early work: the low-voltage fast EEG pattern frequently seen in chronic alcoholism, its connection to overarousal and GABA systems, and why alpha training through neurofeedback helped some people regulate without relying on alcohol to feel “normal.” Finally, we explore research showing neurofeedback can drive real brain plasticity, including changes in both gray matter and white matter, reinforcing that training the brain is not just theory but measurable physiology. If you care about neurofeedback, EEG patterns, brain health optimization, or evidence-based mental health care, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  5. Jun 5

    Dr. Dogris on the Next Chapter of Neurofield Neurotherapy

    Your brain doesn’t come with an owner’s manual, so we’re trying to help write one using measurement, pattern recognition, and a lot of real-world clinical data. Dr. Heather Putney sits down with neurostimulation pioneer Dr. Nick Dogris to unpack where Neurofield is headed and why the next era of neurotherapy may look a lot more quantified, personalized, and transparent. We talk through the full workflow: measuring the brain with EEG, analyzing what the data shows, matching brain findings to symptoms, and then generating a protocol that fits the person in front of you. Nick explains the big challenge clinicians face, “what do you give for what?”, especially when you’re trying to help people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, concussion and traumatic brain injury, dementia-related disorders, or substance use issues. The conversation gets specific about the system Neurofield Neurotherapy is building: a cloud-based, de-identified repository that already includes 5,000+ people and 6,500+ records, with hundreds of new uploads each week, creating higher “resolution” for AI-driven matching and classifier discovery. We also dig into what comes next: AI-assisted comparison analysis that can describe what changes after a protocol is run, helping clinicians see what shifted and potentially rate protocols by effectiveness over time. Finally, we cover who this can help across age ranges, plus a teaser on future non-invasive hardware aimed at pushing mental health and addiction treatment forward. Subscribe for more conversations on neurotherapy, neurostimulation, quantified EEG, brain optimization, and longevity, then share this episode and leave a review so more people can find it. To learn more about Dr. Nicholas Dogris with NeuroField Neurotherapy, Inc. visit: https://www.neurofieldneurotherapy.com/nicholas-dogris To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  6. May 29

    The Origin Story of Neurofield Neurotherapy with Dr. Nicholas Dogris

    Your brain is powerful, but it’s also sensitive. So what if the best way to help it heal isn’t “more force,” but a smarter nudge that gives it fuel and lets it reorganize on its own? We sit down with Dr. Nicholas Dogris, licensed psychologist, neurostimulation pioneer, and co-founder of Neurofield Neurotherapy, to tell the true origin story behind a company built on gentle, data driven brain technology. Dr. Dogris shares how Neurofield Neurotherapy began with a personal emergency: his son’s hypoxic brain injury and the terrifying realization that standard neurofeedback often requires a child to be old enough to follow instructions. That urgency pushed him into deep research on neurostimulation, including why traditional transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) felt far too aggressive for infants. What comes next is the kind of real world innovation story you don’t hear every day, a chance meeting with a radio frequency engineer after a guitar lesson, a prototype built in 30 days, and early testing that showed meaningful change at surprisingly low energy levels. We also dig into how the tools expanded from PEMF to photobiomodulation (light therapy) and cranial electrostimulation, and why EEG brain mapping matters if you want truly personalized neurotherapy. The goal is simple: measure brain activity, connect it to symptoms, target specific regions, and support rehabilitation in a way that respects the nervous system. Dr. Dogris also explains how FDA clearances and validated analysis software help move neurostimulation and brain health treatment toward safer, more accountable care. If you’re curious about gentle neurostimulation, EEG guided protocols, and where brain optimization is headed next, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone who cares about brain health, and leave a review so more people can find the show. To learn more about Dr. Nicholas Dogris with NeuroField Neurotherapy, Inc. visit: https://www.neurofieldneurotherapy.com/nicholas-dogris To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  7. May 8

    Panic Disorder Success Stories: What Effective Treatment Really Looks Like

    Panic can hit like a lightning strike: your heart races, your chest tightens, and your mind starts bargaining with the worst-case scenario. Today we take that terrifying experience seriously and look at it through a brain-based lens, because “just calm down” is useless advice when your nervous system is convinced you’re in danger. I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Thompson, founder and CEO of NeuroField Neurotherapy and the School of Neurotherapy, to talk about what clinicians sometimes see in EEG and brain mapping with panic disorders. We unpack spikes and polyspikes as a kind of flickering, unstable brain discharge that can trigger a sudden wave of dread and kick the sympathetic nervous system into overdrive. If you’ve ever wondered why panic attacks can mimic a heart attack and why so many people end up in the ER, we connect the dots between the brain signal, the body response, and the fear loop that follows. We also get practical about neurotherapy and neurostimulation: how stabilization protocols may reduce that instability, why some clients notice changes quickly, and why Dr. Thompson says she’d run a panic clinic if she could pick only one specialty. You’ll hear a powerful case story of a 40-year-old father of three who reports being “super chill” after his first session, plus a surprising ripple effect Dr. Heather Putney has seen in practice: less road rage after an intensive, hinting at broader emotional regulation. If you found this helpful, subscribe for more conversations on brain health, share this with someone who feels stuck in fight-or-flight, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of panic do you most want explained: the body symptoms, the brain data, or the treatment plan? To learn more about NeuroField Neurotherapy, Inc. visit: https://www.neurofieldneurotherapy.com/tiff-thompson To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

  8. May 1

    Professional Competency And Why Proper EEG Training Matters

    Before anyone can confidently interpret brainwave patterns or run a neurotherapy session, one thing has to be solid: EEG training. That’s the difference between careful clinical work and a flashy report that sends you chasing false positives. We sit down with Dr. Tiffany Thompson, founder and CEO of NeuroField Neurotherapy, to talk about what real competency looks like in neurofeedback and why the “weekend course plus pretty brain map” approach can waste a client’s time, money, and trust. We unpack how clinicians actually get good at this work: collecting clean EEGs, learning to read raw EEG, and doing the slow, repeated cycle of interpretation with a qualified mentor until the patterns start to make sense. Dr. Thompson also shares why she created the School of Neurotherapy after years of piecing together training through BCIA certification, neurology experience, and advanced quantitative EEG education. If you’re a practitioner who wants to enter the field, this is a grounded look at the learning curve and the standards that protect clients and strengthen the credibility of neurotherapy. If you’re looking for a neurofeedback provider, we give you concrete questions you can ask right away, including whether they do ERP testing (event-related potentials), what montages they prefer when reviewing data, whether they can truly read raw EEG, and who mentors their clinical decisions. We also discuss why some common approaches can create misleading results, and why anyone claiming the brain is simple should raise concern.  Subscribe for more conversations on brain health, neurotherapy, and peak performance, then share this episode with someone choosing a provider or considering training, and leave a review with your biggest question about EEG or neurofeedback. To learn more about NeuroField Neurotherapy, Inc. visit: https://www.neurofieldneurotherapy.com/tiff-thompson To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397

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Welcome to the Transformative Neurotherapy Podcast — Where Healing Happens Faster. Hosted by Dr. Heather Putney, Founder and Executive Director of Transformative Neurotherapy, this podcast is your go-to guide for unlocking the full potential of your brain. If you’ve ever felt like your mind is working against you — stuck in brain fog, overwhelmed by stress, or just not firing on all cylinders — you’re in the right place. Dr. Putney blends cutting-edge neuroscience with holistic wellness to help you achieve Brain Health, Mind Harmony, and Total Well-Being. Whether you're a high performer, executive, athlete, or simply someone ready to feel better, think clearer, and live more fully, this show delivers the insights and tools you need to thrive. Ready to get unstuck? Let’s get started. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit:  https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org  Transformative Neurotherapy  570 Lincoln Ave.  Bellevue, PA 15202  412-204-7397 

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