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 1 - Lighting the Way: The Breakthrough Brain Science That Brightens The Coming Year-Episode 135
In this opening episode of our December series, Lighting the Way: The Breakthrough Brain Science That Brightens the Coming Year, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP broadcast from their peaceful outdoor garden—a fitting backdrop for today’s focus on calm, clarity, and creating a healthier way of living.
As we enter a busy season filled with commitments and expectations, we explore how intentional choices can help you build a peaceful, focused, and resilient nervous system. Before diving into advanced topics like peptides, genetics, and neuro-optimization, this episode brings us back to the foundation: your lifestyle.
You’ll learn how a major 2025 landmark trial—the POINTER Study funded by the Alzheimer’s Association—reveals that a structured multi-domain lifestyle intervention built on nutrition, movement, cognitive training, and health monitoring can significantly improve cognitive function and help prevent age-related decline.
Inside this episode, we break down:
- Why the nervous system must come first in every healing or optimization plan
- How simple choices like saying “no” can protect your peace during the holidays
- The importance of structured movement for longevity
- How to elevate daily nutrition by prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and minimizing fast-burning sugars
- The power of tools like continuous glucose monitoring, sleep tracking, and yearly labs
- Why cognitive training must go beyond puzzles into deeper areas such as executive function, impulse control, and brain network strengthening
Whether you are seeking healing or looking to optimize already good health, this conversation gives you clear direction on how to step into 2026 feeling prepared, grounded, and informed—not overwhelmed or uncertain.
You can heal, and we can help.