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. 3D AGO

    Inflammation, The Brain, And How Neurotherapy Calms It

    How Does Neurotherapy Help With Inflammation? Brain fog isn’t just a feeling; it’s a measurable shift in how the brain organizes and processes information. We dig into the science and the practice of calming neuroinflammation—how red light therapy reduces inflammatory activity in targeted regions, why improving cerebral blood flow brings vital resources where healing happens, and how PEMF applied over the gut taps the gut-brain axis to settle the nervous system. Along the way, we break down EEG patterns that signal trouble, from weakened alpha power to slower theta peaks and compensatory beta surges that can feel like restless, anxious thinking. What makes this conversation different is the data. We walk through a compelling case where a child with ADHD and autism completed a gluten-free scan, then ate treats at school, and rescanned 48 hours later. The change? A slower theta peak, reduced alpha power, and less synchrony—plus a drop in accuracy and a slower reaction time on a go/no-go task. Nothing else changed. That tight window turned a vague hunch about diet into clear evidence that inflammation can derail cognitive performance fast. It’s the kind of insight that helps families and high performers make confident choices rather than guessing. We also connect the dots across common conditions: post-concussion recovery, long COVID brain fog, and chemo-related cognitive changes. Despite different origins, many share inflammatory signatures and respond to a layered approach—regional red light, blood flow optimization, and gut-brain interventions. By reading the brain’s rhythms and adapting protocols in real time, we help clients rebuild a solid alpha foundation, reduce excess slowing, and smooth out hyperarousal so focus, mood, and energy can stabilize. Curious whether inflammation is hijacking your focus or slowing your thoughts? Tune in to learn how targeted, measurable interventions can help you think clearer and feel steadier. If the episode resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find science-backed strategies that speed healing. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    12 min

  2. JAN 27

    Rewiring OCD: How Neurotherapy Calms Obsessions And Restores Mental Flexibility

    How Does Neurotherapy Help With OCD? Ever feel like your mind hits the same thought over and over, no matter how hard you try to let it go? We explore how neurotherapy helps a “locked-on” brain loosen its grip, reduce obsessive loops, and regain the ability to shift attention without getting swallowed by anxiety. Drawing on real clinical patterns and clear explanations, we walk through what OCD looks like in the brain and why training the cingulate cortex can change the day-to-day experience of obsessions and compulsions. We start by demystifying OCD as an anxiety-driven cycle: intrusive thoughts trigger distress, rituals offer brief relief, and the brain learns to repeat the loop. Then we translate the science into plain language. Profiles often show a blend of excess slow and fast brainwaves, pointing to instability rather than a single speed problem. That’s why people feel both foggy and wired. By mapping these signals, we tailor stimulation to calm overactive regions and support underactive ones. The goal isn’t to erase thoughts—it’s to reduce their pull so you can choose what to do next. From there, we show how alternating stimulation of the anterior and posterior cingulate builds the brain’s switching ability, much like strength training for attention. As flexibility returns, rituals shrink, triggers feel less explosive, and therapy tools like exposure and response prevention become more workable. We also address who tends to seek this care, why some hoarding profiles rarely present, and how one-third of addiction clients show an OCD-like pattern where compulsive use manages anxiety. Finally, we discuss timelines: younger, healthier brains often respond faster, while severe or metabolically taxed systems need longer, but severity is not destiny. If you’re looking for noninvasive, science-backed care that complements therapy and respects your time, this conversation offers a clear roadmap. Subscribe for more evidence-informed strategies, share with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find practical tools for OCD relief. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    12 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Clearing the Haze: Understanding and Treating Brain Fog

    How Does Brain Fog Develop And How Can We Treat It? Brain fog can make simple tasks feel uphill, even when your test results look “normal.” We go straight at the gap between how your brain performs on paper and how it feels in real life, unpacking the real drivers of fog—sleep disruption, hormonal changes, inflammation, metabolic issues, chemo brain, long COVID, and chronic stress—and what actually helps. With Dr. Heather Putney’s clinical lens, we connect everyday symptoms like slower thinking and mental fatigue to the underlying network patterns that shape speed, attention, and focus. We explore why deep sleep is the brain’s rinse cycle and how late caffeine, screens, sleep apnea, and restless legs push you into a wired-but-tired state. You’ll hear how we triage sleep first with smart hygiene and referrals for studies, then layer in targeted neurotherapy to nudge the brain toward healthier rhythms. We break down chemo brain in plain language: stiffer resting-state activity, sluggish default mode network responses, and oxidative stress. Then we show how photobiomodulation increases ATP, improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports neurogenesis, making cognition feel lighter and quicker. Hormones get real attention too—from pregnancy and postpartum shifts to perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen supports brain energy and memory regions, so its swings can dull recall and speed. We talk about coordinating with your doctors, checking thyroid and other metabolic markers, and using neuromodulation to send energy where it’s needed most. Finally, we answer a big question: does how long you’ve had brain fog determine recovery time? Not necessarily. Brain energy and responsiveness set the pace, and with the right inputs, even long-standing fog can lift. If you’re ready to feel clear, focused, and energized again, follow the show for more brain-forward tools, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find us. Your brain is built to power you forward—let’s help it do its job. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    16 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    Brains in Balance: Neurotherapy and Learning Challenges

    How Does Neurotherapy Help With Learning Disabilities? What if learning could feel lighter because the brain itself runs better? We take you inside a practical, science-backed approach to dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning challenges, showing how targeted neurotherapy can speed up processing, improve communication between key regions, and make practice finally stick. We break down why traditional tutoring sometimes plateaus when the underlying networks are slow, and how pairing stimulation with real-time exercises turns a short window of heightened plasticity into measurable gains. You’ll hear about the “glow” period after each session, when blood flow, oxygenation, and neurogenesis are elevated, and why reading aloud, tackling math facts, or refining handwriting during that window can unlock faster progress. We also talk through what shapes response rates—sleep, metabolic health, toxicity, and coexisting anxiety—and how we adapt protocols with EEG insights to meet each person’s brain where it is. A standout success story brings it home: a bright elementary student with ADHD features and dyslexia moved from dread and meltdowns to grade-level reading and genuine enjoyment, once the temporoparietal decoding systems received focused training. Along the way, we outline the conditions we commonly support—dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, auditory and language processing disorders, sensory challenges, executive function issues, and memory difficulties—and map the care path from scan to symptom tracking to graduation. If you’re curious about brain-based learning, attention training, and evidence-informed strategies that complement tutoring, this conversation offers clear steps and hopeful momentum. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review to help more families find a path forward. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    12 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Intensive Neurotherapy For Real-Life Relief

    What Is The Healing Power Of Intensive Neurotherapy? When healing can’t wait, momentum matters. We dive into the strategy behind intensive neurotherapy—two sessions a day, five days a week—to show how frequent, targeted input helps the brain learn faster, reduce regression between appointments, and translate neural gains into real-world relief. From brain fog and poor sleep to trauma, ADHD, and stress, we walk through a clear plan for accelerating change without skipping essential steps. We start with the foundation: a brain scan and neurofunctional report that map imbalances and guide where to train first. Then we explain how compressing treatments increases stability in new patterns, much like daily practice cements complex skills. You’ll hear how we track symptoms every day, rescan at the end of week one, and adapt protocols quickly so progress compounds. We also talk about the lived experience of an intensive—expect some fatigue and emotional churn as the nervous system reorganizes—and how simple supports like hydration, nutrition, and rest make the process smoother. A powerful case study brings it home: a newly single parent navigating sudden loss arrives with her child in a state of hyperarousal and sleeplessness. After a focused week pairing neurotherapy with talk therapy, both experience calmer nights, clearer thinking, and the capacity to function again. Months later, a second week deepens the gains. It’s not a shortcut through grief, but it is a faster path to stability and resilience when life demands it. If you’re curious whether a healing sprint could help you think clearer, sleep deeper, and feel steadier, hit play and take notes. Then share this episode with someone who needs hope on a deadline, subscribe for more brain health strategies, and leave a review to help others 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

    14 min

  6. 12/12/2025

    Rebuilding The Brain After Concussion: How Neurotherapy Is The Answer

    How Does Neurotherapy Help With Brain Injuries, Including Concussions? A hit to the head can steal your clarity in seconds, but the real story is what happens next: the brain slips into an energy crisis and struggles to keep up. We break down that cascade in plain language—reduced blood flow, lower oxygen, stressed mitochondria—and show how gentle, targeted neurotherapy helps reverse it. From photobiomodulation boosting ATP to pulsed electromagnetic field therapy supporting cellular recovery, we lay out a safety-first path that rebuilds function without overwhelming a sensitive system. We walk through the patterns we see on brain maps after concussions and TBIs, from focal slowing where the impact occurred to diffuse low-power “blue brain” signatures that explain why thinking feels sluggish. You’ll hear how we coordinate with neurologists, wait for vascular stability, and then use precise protocols to calm electrical irritability, restore circulation, and retrain networks. The goal isn’t to mask symptoms; it’s to reestablish the energy and rhythm that let your brain run smoothly again. Expect practical takeaways on timing, dosing, and what real improvements look like. Clients often report clearer focus, less sensory overload, steadier mood, fewer headaches, and better sleep as blood flow and energy normalize. We also talk about rehab pacing: why anxiety and low mood may lift quickly, while long-standing injuries need persistent, data-guided work. If you’ve dealt with brain fog, irritability, or insomnia after a concussion, this conversation offers a clear, hopeful roadmap grounded in neuroscience and compassionate care. Ready to take the next step? Subscribe for more brain health insights, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. If you want personalized guidance, schedule a free consultation at TransformativeNeurotherapy.org or call 412-204-7397. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    13 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    Navigating Shock and Self-Trust: The Science of Healing Betrayal Trauma

    How Does Neurotherapy Help With Betrayal Trauma? Your safe person became unsafe, and your nervous system took the hit. We unpack how betrayal trauma scrambles the brain’s threat circuits, blurs memory and focus, and leaves you bouncing between panic and shutdown—and how targeted neurotherapy helps restore calm, clarity, and self-trust you can feel. With Dr. Heather Putney’s background in marriage and family therapy and certification in sex addiction treatment, we connect the dots between attachment rupture, gaslighting, and the physical toll of chronic stress, including brain fog, sleep loss, and autoimmune flare-ups. We walk through practical steps for regaining stability: establishing real safety, understanding when the body can accept regulation, and using vagal nerve stimulation to exit survival mode. We talk candidly about timing—why neurotherapy can struggle if discovery is ongoing—and offer a framework for when to start, pause, or pair it with separation to protect your system. If your partner is showing consistent recovery but your body won’t stand down, we explain how neurotherapy helps your physiology finally align with the facts. You’ll also hear how we measure progress with baseline and follow-up brain scans and heart rate variability, revealing trauma signatures that quiet over a series of sessions. We share the changes clients notice first, from deeper sleep to steadier moods and sharper thinking, and how these gains make therapy more effective. Whether you’re rebuilding together or healing after separation, the aim is the same: repair self-trust, reclaim attention, and move forward with a regulated nervous system that supports your choices. If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review. Your support helps others find clear, science-backed tools for healing from betrayal trauma. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    13 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    Rewiring Compulsion Into Choice: How Neurotherapy Helps Sex Addicts Heal

    How Does Neurotherapy Help With Sex Addiction? What if the fastest path out of compulsive sexual behavior starts with training your brain, not trying harder? We open the black box of sex addiction and show how neurotherapy reduces overarousal, loosens obsessive loops, and builds the space where choice returns. Drawing on years of clinical work with individuals and couples, we explain why so many high performers get caught in the dopamine spiral, how tolerance escalates behaviors, and what the EEG often reveals about stress-driven brains seeking relief. We walk through two common profiles we see: the edgy, overactivated nervous system that chases calm through risky rewards, and the obsessive compulsive pattern where rumination and rigidity become their own source of distress. From there, we map the practical shifts that matter most early in recovery—better sleep, steadier mood, and cravings that lose their bite. When the nervous system settles, prefrontal control improves, and therapy skills like boundary-setting, urge surfing, and values-based action finally stick outside the office. You’ll also hear how emotional awareness and empathy can grow with the right mix of brain training and psychotherapy. Many clients are brilliant and driven yet cut off from their internal cues; they act before they can name what they feel. As regulation improves, accountability deepens, repair with partners becomes real, and family life steadies. For couples who work in parallel—partner support, EEG-guided training, and structured relationship repair—the collateral healing is tangible. We’re honest about one key variable: motivation. Brain balancing helps almost everyone feel better, but the durable gains show up when someone truly commits to change. If you’re ready to explore a brain-first approach to recovery, subscribe for more conversations on neurotherapy and healing, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. Want to take the next step? Schedule a free consultation at TransformativeNeurotherapy.org or call 412-204-7397. To learn more about Transformative Neurotherapy visit: https://www.TransformativeNeurotherapy.org Transformative Neurotherapy 570 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 412-204-7397

    13 min
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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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