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Join Vegan nutritionist, Apollo ReCode Coach and Amen Certified Brain Trainer Kate Kunkel for fun, frank, and information-packed conversations with experts in the field of brain health.
Kate and her guests offer valuable, practical information and inspiration to help you make the best choices to create a better brain for a better life.
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In this special pre-season episode, Yoga Instructor and coach Megan Nolan joined host Kate Kunkel to share the many ways good breathwork, cardiovascular exercise and, of course, yoga, can help improve your brain, your work, and your life.Megan has a special gift for viewers. Claim the Mini Morning Routine to Align and Energize your Body and Mind at: https://bit.ly/alignandenergizeLearn more about Megan HERE In her book, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", Kate recommends yoga al...
Keylee Miracle takes a neurointuitive approach to addressing trauma, which makes it possible to heal and improve the brain. She says that, though it might not be your "fault", healing IS your responsibility that requires addressing and resolving inner conflict.Keylee's approach uses hypnotherapy and mind mapping in concert with intuitive practice,. She joins Kate Kunkel on this 2021 edition of Brain Health Matters for a candid discussion about the ways psychological, physical, and ancestral t...
In this episode from 2021, art therapist Youhjung Son shares the power of art therapy to enhance brain function and health. Youhjung also had some great and easy suggestions of ways to improve your mental health through art. Some highlights of the show:4:41 Coloring as one tool in art therapy6:14 Can coloring books create more stress?8:08 How mandalas are used in therapy10:19 What happens in the brain when you are doing art of any kind?17:13 A simple exercise you can do at home.Learn mo...
If you find yourself suffering from swollen joints, digestive issues, brain fog, or memory lapses, you may be suffering from gluten intolerance. Jennifer Marcks, knows all about it. She suffered from gluten intolerance, but has overcome the pain to create a gluten-free lifestyle for herself and her family, which includes three children who have Celiac Disease. Jennifer has made it her mission in life to help other individuals and families embrace and enjoy the gluten-free life for better...
In this week’s show, vegan bodybuilder Geoff Palmer shares his years of experience so we can understand how to be stronger and healthier with a whole foods, vegan diet.In a special bonus segment, Geoff and Kate chatted about Alzheimer’s disease specifically. What he shares is somewhat shocking information about the formation of the plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s disease, and how a common nutrient disrupts the negative cognitive effects. (at 32:17)For more information, check ...
Decluttering your space is a powerful tool to decluttering your mind and making your brain healthier.The Intentional Organizer, Jessica Hritz Morrick, joined Kate Kunkel on Brain Health Matters to share specific steps to clean up your space.Jessica described how important it is to choose just one spot or one small space at a time to declutter and shared her navigational system to get a more organized space and life.Claim Jessica's gift PDF, 'The Top Three Tips To Jumpstart Your Decluttering' ...
We’re honored and delighted to have Dr. Akil Taher, who has done everything from triathlons to skydiving, hang gliding and scuba diving. He did all of this AFTER going through open-heart surgery at age 61.Since heart disease is one of the major risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood of developing dementia, I just had to invite him to share his story of plant-powered transformation. Some Highlights:2:30 Why older people are happier than young people, despite physical illnesses...
This week, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in anxiety based disorders.Since mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are well-known risk factors for dementia, this week’s discussion with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, licensed clinical psychologist, is very important when considering your brain health.We know that medications prescribed for mental health issues have many serious side effects and do not solve the root of any pro...
Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms.Because we are both determined to make dementia rare and optional, I am excited to have her back on the show to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share the results of her successful clinical trial in which dementia patient...
Be sure to subscribe to be among the first to get this important information, and help getting the word out is very much appreciated. Write a review or share our podcast with those who can use some help with brain health. Learn the many ways YOU can take control of your health by visiting BrainHealthMatters.Today or visiting our BLOGThis week's episode: Dr. Beverly Yates is an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who helps people get control over their blood sugar. Alzheimer's disea...
This week's gust is Kim Murphy, a certified Plant-Based Health Coach and the founder of Simply Plant Based Kitchen and an Amazon best-selling author of her new book, Plant Powered. She was inspired to start a whole food plant based lifestyle to improve her own health after she lost her Dad to Alzheimer’s. Kim started her business, Simply Plant Based Kitchen, because she wanted to help busy & overwhelmed people learn how to make whole food plant based eating simple, easy, and d...
This week’s inspiring interview was with plant-based dietician Juliana Hever. chatted about what it means to have a healthy weight and how to achieve that. But you may be wondering why that is so important for the brain? Well, studies have shown that, a high BMI, or Body mass index, which is our weight-to-height ratio, is linked to slightly lower brain volumes. That’s one issue, but more concerning for many people as we age, is the waist-to-hip ratio. High BMI AND high waist-to-hip...
Want more strength? Want more brainpower? Want to feel more alive? Want to banish depression and/or brain fog?Then you need to watch this episode of Brain Health Matters, because Kate Kunkel's guest, Erik LeHane, is a dedicated physical therapist who has devoted his life to helping active seniors STAY active and healthy.As the visionary founder of the Gaitway Group, Erik has established an exclusive practice that places a special emphasis on preventative physical therapy, aimed at extending t...
Welcome to Brain Health matters – I just KNOW you are going to love this interview this week.Kathy Fester, a long-time music educator and advocate joined me to talk about the importance of music education and music engagement at ALL ages. Her enthusiasm and sheer joy made this one of my favorite interviews of all time.Whether you’re a parent trying to decide if it’s worthwhile to spend money on music lessons, or a senior struggling a bit with loneliness or some cognitive decline, you will be ...
Hello and welcome to Brain Health Matters, a series of courses, programs and podcasts designed to help you become healthier so your brain can become happier and stronger. In this week's podcast with host Kate Kunkel, we explore the the importance of a positive attitude and the many ways a healthier brain can give us a better career and, of course, a better life. You won't want to miss this beautiful conversation with fellow brain health coach, Allison Liu.Allison Liu is an Amen Licensed Brain...
In this week's episode, Kate Kunkel shares the latest research that reveals why all those expensive Alzheimer's drugs are failures, and demonstrates the link between our immune system and Alzheimer's.If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an auto-immune disease or dementia, this is an especially important episode.The research that Kate shares in this episode can be found HERE. To catch all the previous issues of Brain Health Matters podcast, visit Brain Health Matters.TodayLe...
Memory Expert Rena Yudkowsky joined Kate Kunkel on Brain Health Matters to share her short and easy tips and tricks to improve your memory.Some highlights of the show:2:13 How memory works6:15 You can remember people's names!16:44 Using all of your senses to remember keys, glasses, if you locked the door, etc.18:00 The importance of being mindful21:05 Self down affects your memory - BELIEVE in yourself to stay independent22:29 Tips for focus and the myth of multi-tasking28:32 Work with ...
In this touching story of overcoming pain and reading disability, Trent McEntire shares how he used his own pain to help others regain their mobility and quality of life.Trent joined Kate Kunkel on this episode of Brain Health Matters to share the connections between our brains and what and how we see.Some highlights of the show:4:04 At 19, Trent learned that he had cerebral palsy and how he overcame the pain and limitations to help others9:00 How a chance encounter with a vision therapist ch...
For season two we will be releasing a new episode every two weeks so that your host, Kate Kunkel, can focus on treating the many clients who are seeking help to improve their brains, and to complete her latest book, The Mindful Brain.So be sure to subscribe to Brain Health Matters right here on YouTube or on your favorite podcast service at https://brainhealthmatters.buzzsprout.com/ to ensure that you get all of the latest episodes as they are released, because in every episode, we share impo...
Welcome to Brain Health Matters with Kate Kunkel, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.Be sure to subscribe on YouTube or your favorite Podcast service to have access as soon as each episode is released.In this week’s episode, Amy Galper joins us to share the amazing power of aromatherapy for healing body, mind, and spirit.You'll come away with so much infor...
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