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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.
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Send us Fan Mail What if your constant exhaustion isn’t just about needing more sleep? In this powerful kickoff to our new series, “Why You Feel This Way,” Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack one of the most common and frustrating experiences people face today: feeling tired all the time—even when everything looks “normal.” If you’ve ever woken up exhausted, relied on caffeine just to function, or felt drained despite a full night’s rest, this episode is for you. The truth is, fatigue is n...
Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the series, we bring everything together by focusing on the true foundation of brain health — the nervous system. Throughout this journey, we explored therapies like vestibular work, visual therapy, neuromodulation, movement, and sensorimotor integration. But underneath all of these is one powerful driver: whether your nervous system is regulated or dysregulated. Your nervous system is constantly asking one critical question — “Am I safe?” When the an...
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful continuation of the Why Behind the What series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP bring everything together by exploring one of the most foundational truths in neuroscience: the brain develops, adapts, and heals through movement. This episode dives deep into sensory motor therapy, revealing how movement is not just physical activity—but a critical driver of brain organization, neural pathway development, and overall function. From infancy through adulthood, eve...
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP sit down with Dr. Adam Harcourt to challenge the way we think about migraines. Instead of viewing migraines as “just headaches,” this conversation reframes them as a brain-based neurological condition rooted in genetics, brain function, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Harcourt introduces a compelling concept—the “bucket theory”—explaining how stressors like hormones, environment, and...
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful continuation of our Why Behind the What series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell explore the fascinating world of neuromodulation therapies, a rapidly advancing approach that is transforming how we support brain health, cognition, and recovery. At its core, the brain is driven by electrical and chemical communication. When these signals become inefficient, whether due to injury, stress, or neurological challenges, symptoms like brain fog, poor focus, or cognitive ...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP continue their powerful series, “The Why Behind the What,” diving deeper into the science behind the therapies used in clinic. After exploring the vestibular system in a previous episode, they shift focus to a fascinating and often overlooked connection—the role of the visual system and eye movements in brain function. As they explain, vision is not just about clarity—it’s about how the b...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore the powerful concept of the “why behind the what.” Many patients call asking what therapy can treat their condition, but Dr. Bagnell explains that healing begins by asking a deeper question: why is the brain producing these symptoms in the first place? Rather than focusing only on a diagnosis, the goal is to understand the root cause within the brain and nervous system. The conversation h...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP explore one of the most hopeful discoveries in modern neuroscience—neuroplasticity, the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, rewire, and heal throughout life. For many years, science believed the brain was largely fixed after childhood and that damage from injury, stress, or aging had limited potential for recovery. Today, we know that the brain is constantly changing and forming new neur...
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP coming to you from our Naples studio. In this powerful episode, we tackle a question that so many people are quietly asking: Is it Anxiety or Nervous System Overload? In a world where the word “anxiety” is used almost casually, it’s crucial to pause and understand what your body is truly communicating. If you’ve ever thought, Why can’t I just calm down? or felt frustrated when others say, “Just ...
Send us Fan Mail Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Struggle to find the right word? Feel mentally slow, fuzzy, or like your brain is moving through mud? In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack the reality of brain fog — what it is, why it happens, and why it shouldn’t be dismissed as “just stress” or “just getting older.” Brain fog may not be a formal diagnosis, but the experience is very real. They explore the deeper causes behind that cloudy thinking, includ...
Send us Fan Mail Step inside a functional neurology evaluation in this fascinating episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast. Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP pull back the curtain on the diagnostic tools, clinical reasoning, and brain based measurements used to understand why symptoms persist when traditional approaches often fall short. Many patients arrive after exhausting conventional pathways including medications, therapies, and even surgeries, yet still struggle with unresolved ch...
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP explore a critical shift in how we understand health challenges: symptoms are signals, not diagnoses. Rather than viewing symptoms as isolated problems to suppress, they unpack why the body’s responses are meaningful indicators pointing toward deeper neurological patterns. Through compelling clinical stories, the conversation reveals how many conditions are not random events, bu...
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the most powerful conversations begin imperfectly — a shared screen, a few laughs, a little chaos — and then unfold into something deeply meaningful. In this heartfelt session, May Bagnell, IHP joins a live audience for an honest, grounding conversation about mindset, healing, and the nervous system, offering a perspective that is both practical and profoundly encouraging. Centered around the framework Awaken, Align, Act, and Ascend, this episode explores how our th...
Send us Fan Mail Screen time and social media have become woven into everyday life, but what happens when digital exposure begins reshaping how the brain functions? In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore how excessive screen use can influence attention, emotional regulation, sleep rhythms, and mental clarity in both children and adults. They unpack why digital overload can mimic ADHD-like patterns, contribute to anxiety, amplify emotional reac...
Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP explore a powerful reframe: your brain isn’t failing—it’s adapting. Continuing the conversation on exhaustion despite normal labs, they explain why symptoms like fatigue, pain, anxiety, and poor sleep are often signs of a nervous system stuck in survival and safety mode, not evidence that something is broken. Through clinical insight, relatable analogies, and personal experience, they...
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful kickoff episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell begin a new series focused on helping you rewrite your health this year by addressing a question they hear every day in clinical practice: Why are you exhausted even when your labs are “normal”? This conversation speaks directly to those who feel chronically fatigued, foggy, unmotivated, or overwhelmed despite being told that everything looks fine on paper. The Bagnells u...
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring Men’s Health Series episode, Dr. Michael join LMD’s Alive Educational Series to dive deep into the foundations of brain health, metabolic balance, energy, stress resilience, and longevity. With over 35 years of experience in functional neurology, Dr. Bagnell shares his personal journey into neuroscience—shaped by his father’s traumatic brain injury—and how it ignited his passion for helping others achieve optimal brain performance and whole-body wellnes...
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, May Bagnell sits down with Ellie, MD for an honest and empowering conversation about women’s health through a brain-based lens. Together, they explore how hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system work together—and why so many women experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, sleep disruption, and weight shifts during different seasons of life. Ellie, MD shares clinical insight and practical wisdo...
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell welcome Jimmy Hill, former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces operator, filmmaker, and advocate for healing after military service. Jimmy shares his extraordinary journey—from high-tempo special operations to surviving multiple gunshot wounds, years of rehabilitation, and redefining purpose beyond the battlefield. This episode sheds light on the realities of military life, the often i...
Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, Dr. Michael Bagnell take a deep dive into dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, breaking down long-standing myths and revealing what modern neuroscience is teaching us about prevention, progression, and brain resilience. The discussion begins by clarifying that Alzheimer’s is NOT caused by aluminum, dispelling outdated fears, while emphasizing that toxins, inflammation, and lifestyle choices still matter when it comes to long-term brain health. A...
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