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 6-Rooted in Balance: Emotional Balance: The Mindset of Healing-Episode 129
In Episode 6 of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the DESTRESS Protocol Series, focusing on the final “E” — Emotional Balance.
In this conversation, they uncover why emotional health is biological, not just psychological, and how deeply our nervous system reflects our emotional reality. From childhood conditioning to trauma responses, from functional neurology to the power of forgiveness — this episode connects the science of the brain with the art of healing.
You’ll learn:
- How unprocessed emotions create chronic stress patterns
- The role of the limbic system and why emotional circuits can get “stuck”
- How perspective shifts help reshape belief systems and create agency
- The six human needs (Tony Robbins framework) and how they drive emotional patterns
- Why forgiveness, joy, and gratitude increase neuroplasticity, vagal tone, and resilience
- How emotional suppression affects the body and how emotional healing can free it
- Key reflective questions to uncover where you may be self-abandoning or holding on to old narratives
This episode blends functional neurology, mindset coaching, and real-life emotional wisdom—offering a gentle yet powerful invitation to look within.
Because transformation is just a decision away, and when you begin to heal emotionally, your brain and body follow.
You can heal. And we can help.