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.
The Neuro Collective Podcast
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).
Whether you're an entrepreneur who can’t shut your brain off at night, a parent seeking alternatives to ADHD meds, or someone navigating the confusion of dysautonomia, this episode brings clarity and hope.
Dr. Bagnell shares practical strategies rooted in functional neurology—like understanding sleep architecture, using neurofeedback, and strengthening brain function through neuroplasticity. It’s a science-based, personalized approach you won’t hear in most traditional settings.
Struggling to Fall Asleep?
A 46-year-old business owner shares his difficulty winding down at night.
Topics covered:
- Sleep architecture and wearable sleep trackers
- Delta and theta brainwaves
- How BrainTap and audio-visual entrainment can help calm a racing mind
Can Neurofeedback Help ADHD?
A parent asks about their 13-year-old son with ADHD.
Topics covered:
- Why neurofeedback is a common non-pharmaceutical alternative
- Brain mapping, connectivity, and customized therapy
- How nutrition and metabolic factors may also affect attention
Hope for POTS Recovery
A concerned mother shares her daughter’s struggle with POTS.
Topics covered:
- What POTS is and how it affects the autonomic nervous system
- Conventional vs. functional neurology approaches
- How neuroplastic rehabilitation can support recovery
Dr. Bagnell encourages listeners to keep asking questions and seeking deeper answers.
Final message: “You should know that you can heal—and we can help.”
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