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
Part 2: Sleep as Medicine — Transforming Health from the Pillow Up- Episode 119
Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP.
In this powerful continuation of our sleep series, we move from science to strategy — exploring practical, evidence-based tools that help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up restored.
If sleep has been a challenge, this episode will help you understand how even small improvements in sleep hygiene can create major shifts in your energy, mood, and cognition.
In This Episode:
Dr. Michael and May break down five key areas of sleep optimization:
- Body Clock & Routine: How your circadian rhythm is regulated by light exposure and sleep consistency.
- Mind-Body Connection: Why breathwork, prayer, and gentle movement activate your body’s parasympathetic (rest and digest) state.
- Nutrition & Timing: How balanced blood sugar, meal timing, and caffeine awareness impact sleep quality.
- Sleep Environment: The importance of darkness, temperature, and sensory cues to signal rest.
- Advanced Tools & Functional Approaches: How wearables, QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback, photobiomodulation, and PEMF therapy can enhance deep restorative sleep.
Episode Highlights:
- “Sleep is not a reward — it’s a non-negotiable part of healing.”
- “Always go to sleep the same day you woke up. That’s one of the simplest ways to protect your circadian rhythm.”
- “Sleep debt is not recoverable — you can’t make it up later.”
- “Overactive stress responses delay deep sleep. Breathwork helps rewire the nervous system toward rest.”
- “Your sleep is your body’s built-in healing system — but you are in charge of optimizing it.”
Key Takeaways:
Sleep impacts every aspect of health — mental, metabolic, and emotional.
By aligning your routine, mindset, nutrition, and environment, you can transform how your body heals each night.
Remember: sustainable sleep is not about perfection. It’s about consistency and awareness.
Listen now to learn actionable steps to rebuild your sleep and reclaim your energy — because you can heal, and we can help.
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