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 5- Rooted in Balance: Rest & Recovery: The Missing Medicine-Episode 128
In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell,IHP explore one of the most overlooked pillars of health — Rest and Recovery.
We’re diving deep into why rest is a biological requirement, not a luxury, and how strategic recovery can support your brain, hormones, emotions, and overall longevity.
If you’ve been following our De-Stress Protocol series, this episode connects the dots on the “R” – Rest & Recovery component and why it’s essential before stepping into longevity and regenerative medicine.
💡 Episode Highlights:
- Why Rest Matters – The science of recovery and how your body heals in rest.
- How Fatigue Disrupts the Brain – What happens to your decision-making, mood, and focus when recovery is missing.
- The 7 Types of Rest – It’s not just sleep! Learn about physical, mental, emotional, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual rest.
- Sleep Optimization – How to support deep and REM sleep cycles for full-body restoration.
- Nervous System Reset – Understanding vagal tone and how breathwork, humming, and grounding can improve healing.
- Mini Rest Practices for Busy Lives – Realistic ways to integrate recovery into your daily rhythm.
- Red Flags of Poor Recovery – Signs your body is whispering before it screams.
Key Takeaway:
Rest isn’t “doing nothing.” It’s active repair. Your body heals, detoxes, and restores itself when you intentionally slow down.
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