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
174 episodes
Part 1: Inside the Brain Series-The Prefrontal Cortex: Focus, Decisions- Episode 173
We’re launching a brand new series on The Neuro Collective Podcast called INSIDE THE BRAIN, and we’re starting with one of the most essential regions for everyday life — the prefrontal cortex. This is the part of your...
Part 7-The Why You Feel This Way Series-Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore- Episode 172
In this final episode of the “Why You Feel This Way” series, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell, IHP explore a deeply personal and often unspoken experience: not feeling like yourself anymore.In this solo conversation, May break...
Part 6-The Why You Feel This Way Series-Why You Feel Overwhelmed So Easily- Episode 171
FEELING OVERWHELMED LATELY? YOUR BRAIN MAY BE TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING.In today’s episode of the Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell, IHP unpack why you feel overwhelmed so easily—and it’s not what m...
Part 5-The Why You Feel This Way Series-Why You Wake Up Tired & Wired- Episode 170
TIRED BUT WIRED? HERE’S WHAT YOUR BRAIN IS TRYING TO TELL YOUDo you ever wake up feeling exhausted, yet your mind is already racing? Or reach the end of the day feeling completely drained but unable to shut your brain of...
Part 4-The Why You Feel This Way Series:Why You Feel Dizzy, Off or Unsteady- Episode 169
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Why You Feel This Way series by unpacking one of the most unsettling and misunderstood symptoms people experienc...
Part 3-The Why You Feel This Way Series: Why You Can’t Focus Like You Used To- Episode 168
Do you ever feel like your focus isn’t what it used to be? Like your mind is constantly jumping from one thing to another, leaving tasks unfinished and making everything feel harder than it should? In this episode of The Neuro Collect...
Part 2-The Why You Feel This Way Series: Why You Feel Anxious For “No Reason”- Episode 167
Why do you feel anxious… even when nothing seems wrong? In this powerful episode of the Why You Feel This Way series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP break down the truth behind “anxiety for no reason” and why that ...
Part 1-The Why You Feel This Way Series: Why You Feel Exhausted All The Time (Even When You Sleep)- Episode 166
What if your constant exhaustion isn’t just about needing more sleep? In this powerful kickoff to our new series, “Why You Feel This Way,” Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack one of the most common and frustrating experiences people f...
The Why Behind the What: Nervous System Regulation: The Hidden Root Cause Behind Everything- Episode 165
In this final episode of the series, we bring everything together by focusing on the true foundation of brain health — the nervous system. Throughout this journey, we explored therapies like vestibular work, visual therapy, neuromodul...
The Why Behind the What: Sensorimotor Therapy-Why Movement Heals the Brain- Episode 164
In this powerful continuation of the Why Behind the What series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP bring everything together by exploring one of the most foundational truths in neuroscience: the brain develops, adapts, and heal...
The Hidden Brain Patterns Behind Migraines (And How to Change Them) with Dr. Harcourt-Epsiode 163
In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP sit down with Dr. Adam Harcourt to challenge the way we think about migraines. Instead of viewing migraines as “just headaches,” thi...
The Why Behind the What: Neuromodulation Therapies-How Stimulating the Brain Helps It Heal- Episode 162
In this powerful continuation of our Why Behind the What series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell explore the fascinating world of neuromodulation therapies, a rapidly advancing approach that is transforming how we support brain h...
The Why Behind The What Series: Training the Brain Through the Eyes- Episode 161
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP continue their powerful series, “The Why Behind the What,” diving deeper into the science behind the therapies used in clinic. After explor...
The Why Behind The What Series: Understanding the Brain Science Behind the Therapies We Use- Episode 160
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore the powerful concept of the “why behind the what.” Many patients call asking what therapy can treat their condition, but Dr. Bagnell explains...
Healing the Brain: The Incredible Science of Neuroplasticity- Episode 159
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP explore one of the most hopeful discoveries in modern neuroscience—neuroplasticity, the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, rewire, and h...
Is it Anxiety or Nervous System Overload? Understanding What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You- Episode 158
Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP coming to you from our Naples studio. In this powerful episode, we tackle a question that so many people are quietly asking: Is it Anxiety or Nervous Sy...
Brain Fog: Why Your Mind Feels Cloudy & What Actually Helps- Episode 157
Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Struggle to find the right word? Feel mentally slow, fuzzy, or like your brain is moving through mud? In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack the reality of brain fog — w...
Inside a Functional Neurology Evaluation: What We Look For & Why- Episode 156
Step inside a functional neurology evaluation in this fascinating episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast. Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP pull back the curtain on the diagnostic tools, clinical reasoning, an...
Client Case Review: Why Symptoms Are Signals(Not Diagnoses)- Episode 155
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 ...
Coming Home to Yourself Awake, Align, Act, Ascend — A Women’s Retreat Teaching on Mindset, Identity & Wellness- Episode 154
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, gro...
From Screens to Symptoms- How Digital Overload Shows Up as Anxiety, ADHD, and Fatigue-Episode 153
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 ex...
Your Brain is Not Failing-It’s Adapting- Episode 152
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,...
Why You’re Exhausted Even When Labs Are “Normal”- Episode 151
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 c...
Men’s Health, Brain Performance & Peptides with Dr. Michael Bagnell- Episode 150
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 ye...
Women’s Health Reimagined: Ellie, MD & May Bagnell, IHP on Hormones and Brain Health- Episode 149
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...