The Neuro Collective Podcast
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.
Episodes
103 episodes
The Slow Medicine Shift: Why Your Brain and Body Need More Than a Quick Fix- Episode 102
We just celebrated 100 episodes of The Neuro Collective Podcast and what better way to mark the milestone than by diving into a topic that could change the way you see healing forever: slow medicine.In today’s conversation, Dr. ...
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“Next-Level Healing: Exploring Balance Recovery, PEMF Immune Support & HBOT for ASD”- Episode 101
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell tackle three of the most common questions they hear from clientsq uestions that might also impact you or someone you love.We dive into:W...
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Hope in Motion: Unlocking Healing, Building Agency & Moving Your Way to a Better Mood-Episode 100
This is more than an episode—it’s a celebration. We’ve reached 100 episodes of The Neuro Collective Podcast, and what better way to mark this milestone than by exploring one of the most powerful forces in healing: hope.
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When the Mind Disconnects: Understanding Dissociation and the Path Back- Episode 99
In this episode of the Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell explore the often-misunderstood world of dissociation a mental disconnection from thoughts, emotions, memories, or even one’s sense of self.They break down diss...
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The Coach is In: Your Energy Reset- Hormones, Healing Skin, and Taking Charge of Your Life-Episode 98
In this special Q&A episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, May Bagnell your Integrative Health and Life Coach—answers real questions from listeners and clients about some of the most common yet frustrating health challenges.<...
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The Doctor Is In “Unraveling the Brain: Concussions, Long-Covid Dysautonomia, and the Psychedelic Question”- Episode 97
In this episode of The Doctor’s In, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell tackle real-life questions from listeners about brain health and healing.We dive into three powerful topics:Concussions and focus – Can an old he...
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Focus Fuel- How Blood Sugar Shapes Your Child’s Mood, Mind & School Day- Episode 96
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell take you back to “Brain School” to explore a topic every parent should understand how blood sugar impacts focus, mood, and learning.Ever wonder why you...
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Fueling Young Minds- The Glucose–Brain Connection Every Parent Should Know-Episode 95
Why does your child have meltdowns after school or struggle to focus before lunch? In this episode of our Back to School series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell dive into the glucose–brain connection every parent should know....
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The Coach Is In: Coaching Through the Brainstorms: Coaching for Caregivers, Partners & Parents- Episode 94
In this rapid-fire coaching session, Dr. Michael sits down with Coach May Bagnell to tackle real questions from listeners—without giving her a sneak peek. From navigating a child’s ADHD and video game obsession, to supporting a spouse with deme...
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The Doctor Is In: “Mind, Memory & Miles: Boosting Brain Health at Any Age"-Episode 93
In this episode, Dr. Michael dives into three thought-provoking listener questions—each one touching on the brain’s remarkable capacity to adapt, heal, and thrive.First, we explore meditation for the restless mind. If sitting stil...
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From Passive to Powerful: How Agency Accelerates Healing from Chronic Conditions-Episode 92
What if the biggest shift you could make in life was moving from “I don’t know” to “I’ve got this”? In this episode, Dr. Michael and Mae Bagnell unpack the concept of agency—the ability to actively influence your outcomes instead of pa...
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Brighter Connections- Supporting the Autistic Child’s Brain with Functional Neurology- Episode 91
Welcome to a powerful new Back to School series on The Neuro Collective Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell dive into a deeply important and timely conversation: how to support the autistic child's brain using the too...
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The Brain Optimizer’s Toolkit: Biohacking Q&A with Dr. B- Episode 90
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell dives deep into three of the most popular brain-boosting trends in wellness today—and separates science from hype. Question 1: Are Ice Plu...
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The Stress Alzheimer’s Link Why a Calm Mind Is Your Brain’s Best Defense- Episode 89
In this Thoughtful Thursday episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell dive into an often-overlooked link to Alzheimer’s and dementia: stress. Discover why chronic stress is not just an emotional issue—it can rewire your brain, impact...
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The Brain Defense Plan- How to Outsmart Alzheimer’s & Keep Your Mind Sharp-Episode 88
What’s really happening in the brain as we age? Is memory loss inevitable—or can we take control before symptoms begin?In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell explore the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, uncover the warn...
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Comparison Is Draining You-Here’s What To Do- Episode 87
Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with May Bagnell in our Mindset Reset mini-series. In this empowering episode of The Coach is In, we’re tackling one of the most common, energy-draining patterns people face daily—<...
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What’s Really Going On? Your Questions on Migraines, Autism & the Gut-Brain Link Answered- Episode 86
In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell dive into real-life questions from listeners about three major brain-health concerns: migraines, gut-brain connection, and autism spectrum challenges. A w...
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Before the Breakthrough: What It Really Takes to Begin Healing- Episode 85
Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with Dr. Michael and May Bagnell! In this powerful episode of The Coach is In, we continue our Mindset Reset mini-series by tackling a universal mindset trap—comparison
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From Scattered to Sharpened: Attention Training for a Distracted World- Episode 84
Do you often feel scattered, unfocused, or overwhelmed? In this fast-paced, digital-driven world, attention is one of our most valuable—and vulnerable—resources.In this Training Tuesday episode of the Neurocollective Pod...
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The Mindset Trap: How to Get Unstuck, Refocused, and Back in Alignment-Episode 83
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, May Bagnell dives into the silent struggles so many of us carry: difficulty focusing, knowing what to do but not doing it, and feeling stuck in the same emotional patterns.She unp...
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The Doctor Is In: Solving Sleep Struggles, ADHD Focus & POTS Recovery- Episode 82
In this episode of The Doctor Is In, Dr. Michael Bagnell answers three powerful questions from listeners—covering sleep struggles, ADHD in children, and the challenge of living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome).&nbs...
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The Power of Identity in Healing: Rewriting the Story of Chronic Illness- Episode 81
🎙️ EPISODE TITLE: "When Healing Feels Like an Attack: Identity, the Brain, and the Path to Freedom" Welcome to another Thoughtful Thursday with Dr. Michael and May Bagnell! Today’s episode is a powerful an...
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NeuroFitness: The New Frontier in Brain and Body Performance- Episode 80
In this Training Tuesday episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell come to you live from Pittsburgh while attending a neurology lab conference. They dive deep into the urgency and importance of brai...
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The Coach Is In-Hormones, Health & Why You're Still Stressed (and Sniffling)- Episode 79
Welcome back to The Coach is In with Coach May Bagnell and Dr. Michael Bagnell! This week, we’re diving deep into the powerful connection between chronic stress, hormone imbalance, and brain function—especially when ...
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The Doctor Is In- Phones, Focus & Feeling Off Balance- Episode 78
In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell dive deep into real-life questions submitted by listeners who are seeking answers about how to stay mentally sharp, focused, and balanced—especially ...
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