Brain Wellness - the Podcast

Chris Singleton is a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017. Following the loss of his mother in a racially motivated mass shooting, Chris has now become an inspirational speaker and best-selling author who has shared his message of unity and racial reconciliation with NFL and NBA teams as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies across the country. He shares with over 100 organizations and over 30,000 students annually and resides with his spouse Mariana and 3 children in Charleston, SC.   Find Chris at: www.chrissingleton.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechrissingleton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csingleton_2/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrissingleton/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@csingleton_2?lang=en Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/ Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Barbara A. Minton, PhD, is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music.Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Denver, followed by PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in developmental and child clinical practice. She is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and holds the distinction of Diplomate in Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG).Dr. Minton’s approach is uniquely rooted in science and soul. Her musical projects are informed by EEG analysis and sophisticated biofeedback, highlighting measurable impacts on brain networks. Whether supporting clients through neurofeedback, presenting groundbreaking brain research, or inspiring audiences through music, Dr. Minton’s work is a testament to the healing potential of integrating science, creativity, and compassion.  Find Dr. Minton at: https://musicandhealing.net/Email: drbminton@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/barb.minton.5LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-minton-057957164/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Brandon Allen has always strived for intense challeges to develop himself. From a self-proclaimed overweight nerd in high school, to a decorated combat vet. After his service he decided to get his Bachelor's Degree and his Doctorate of Chiropractic concurrently while starting his family. During his time in school, he made a point to surround himself with the best doctors he could find to help develop him as a doctor.  Find Dr. Brandon at: www.drbrandonmobile.comEmail: Connect@drbrandonmobile.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BrandonMobileChiropracticInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrandonmobilechiropractor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-allen-357b0a1b9/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Shane Creado is a double board-certified sleep medicine doctor & psychiatrist. He practices functional sleep medicine, integrative psychiatry, & sports psychiatry. He completed a degree in physical therapy at the top of his class, completed an MD at the top of his class with a gold medal. He went on to psychiatry residency at the University of Wisconsin & was awarded the graduating resident award for academic achievement. He completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Sleep and the world-renowned Center for Consciousness. He saw that sleep was neglected or only addressed when a problem arose. When looking at the existing sleep landscape, he saw that most sleep ‘experts’ on TV or read about online are not sleep doctors. They are usually self-described sleep coaches, or at best, researchers or psychologists who are unaware of complicated health diagnoses, organ system interactions, have no training in medicine or underlying factors contributing to insomnia/sleep problems and are unable to prescribe/order tests & treatments. Those who are sleep doctors, are not trained in the gold-standard treatment of insomnia: CBT-insomnia or integrative, multi-level approaches to treating sleep & mental health disorders often only resorting to medications to only treat symptoms instead of root causes. It was this realization that drove him to write the book ‘Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes’, the cutting-edge sleep science that will guarantee a competitive advantage. It debuted #1 in Sports Medicine on Amazon. He is also a contributing author to 6 principal books in Sports Psychiatry. He has remained at the forefront of sports psychiatry for several years, co-authoring the paper 'First International Consensus on Sports Psychiatry' in 2024 and psychiatric treatment preferences of sports psychiatrists in 2024. He consults with individual athletes & provides sleep workshops to sports academies, sports organizations, sports teams. He provides ‘Sleep Retreats’ to organizations/companies, with education on sleep and performance, screening for sleep disorders, and specific strategies to improve sleep & workplace productivity. He has been on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP) for several years, currently the VP North America for the ISSP, Delegate for the USA for the International Summit on Advancing Sports Psychiatry, chair of the Sleep Performance Committee and Chairman of Innovation and Technology. He consults with the Amen Clinics and is the host of the Overcoming Insomnia course, available on Amen University, and has designed a best-selling personalized sleep supplement line for BrainMD. He also has consulted with the PGA tour Europe, the NBA Players association, the Australian Football League and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Chicago Blackhawks, the Rafa Nadal Academy. He is the sleep consultant for the Sun Belt Conference (16 university athletic programs under the NCAA), is the sleep consultant for BrainTap, is on the advisory board for Mens Fitness and many more. He has been endorsed/mentioned by/consulted with a host of elite clients/colleagues such as Dr Daniel Amen, Team Body Works UK (triathlete academy), Team USA’s Dr. Todd Stull, Team Canada’s Dr. Carla Edwards, Team Australia’s Dr. Ranjit Menon, Mike Bryan, Jim Kwik, Erik Spoelstra (head coach Miami Heat), Hannah Brown, Hulda Quebe, Nick Hardwick, Washington University mens basketball, Danni Wyatt, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Kerr, Stephen Cloobeck, several current Olympic athletes, many elite current/ retired athletes, the Enhanced Games, the Harvard Football Players Wellness Study and several other CEOs, founders and business leaders.Find Dr. Creado at: www.shanecreado.comEmail: info@shanecreado.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/peaksleepperformance/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peaksleepperformance/Find more about Brain Wellness: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/

Matt Campbell Founder, Midwest Concussion Clinic | Certified Brain Injury Specialist | Concussion Educator & Advocate Matt Campbell is on a mission to change how the world sees concussions—by making the invisible visible again. As the Founder of the Midwest Concussion Clinic, Matt has helped hundreds of individuals reclaim control of their recovery through education, advocacy, and compassionate, people-first care. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Licensed Athletic Trainer, he believes the most effective concussion treatment often starts before the injury occurs—with informed communities, resilient brains, and proactive systems of support. Matt’s work goes beyond protocols and return-to-play checklists. He’s passionate about guiding individuals, families, and professionals through the uncertainty of brain injury with clarity, empathy, and research-driven solutions. His virtual clinic model reflects a belief that expert care should be accessible, personalized, and centered around the human behind the symptoms. Whether he’s speaking to athletes, educators, or healthcare providers, Matt delivers a message that’s equal parts honest and hopeful: You’re not alone—and recovery is possible. Find Matt at: https://mwconcussion.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWConcussionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwconcussion/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mwconcussion/posts/?feedView=allhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-campbell-lat-atc-aib-vrc-v2fit-itat-2bb28053/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mwconcussion Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Amanda Wiggins, PhD is a neuroscientist with a deep passion for understanding how we can protect and support brain health at every stage of life. With a strong foundation in neuroscience research, Amanda is dedicated to translating the latest scientific discoveries into practical strategies that help reduce the risk of dementia and promote lifelong cognitive well-being. She brings both scientific insight and real-world relevance to discussions about brain health, making complex topics accessible and actionable. Find Amanda at: www.cgpmax.comEmail: amanda.wiggins@thecgplab.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgp.labInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgp.max/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawiggins/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own #podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Thomas Cziao is a Biological/ Functional Dentist who practices whole body dentistry in Seattle, WA. His journey in Biological Dentistry started when he came across functional approach of healing when searching for the cause and cure of uncommon allergies and health issues his wife developed. Being board certified in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine and an Accredited IAOMT member, Dr. Cziao combines his knowledge in Biological approach with newest research and techniques available. This allows him to create personalized treatments based on understanding and respecting each patients’ difference in health and physical conditions. He aims to lower or even eliminate the negative impacts dental treatment/ materials can have on human body in long run. Find Dr. Cziao at: https://www.seattledentalcare.com/Email: info@seattledentalcare.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeattledentalcareInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattledentalcare/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Michael Canney, Ph.D., is Chief Scientific Officer at Carthera, a clinical-stage medtech company advancing brain therapy through innovative ultrasound-based devices. A co-author of more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, he specializes in neuro-oncology, glioblastoma and neurodegenerative diseases. At Carthera, he is responsible for leading scientific collaborations with academic institutions, organizing U.S. clinical trials and more. Find Michael at: https://carthera.eu/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carthera.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carthera/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Ayla Wolf, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is a leading specialist in neurological rehabilitation and the author of the newly released book, The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery. She hosts Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she is known for her integrative approach to treating complex conditions like post-concussion syndrome, traumatic brain injury, dizziness, migraines, and dysautonomia. As the founder of Healing Response Acupuncture & Functional Neurology in Lake Elmo Minnesota, Dr. Wolf combines applied clinical neuroscience with holistic therapies to deliver highly personalized care. She is as an Associate Professor at the Carrick Institute and speaks internationally on concussion recovery and brain health. She is involved in ongoing clinical research on the effects of acupuncture for post-traumatic headaches. Prior to living in Minnesota she served as the team acupuncturist for UFC and Legacy fighters at Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas. Find Dr. Wolf at: www.lifeafterimpact.comOr: www.healingresponseneuro.comEmail: lifeafterimpact@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559805806528Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterimpact/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aylawolf/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Diana Driscoll, OD, FAAO is an internationally recognized authority on the autonomic nervous system and a pioneering voice in the treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related chronic conditions. She earned her doctoral degree from The University of Houston College of Optometry and began her journey by studying idiopathic autonomic dysfunction through ophthalmic exams. Dr. Driscoll is the founder and Clinical Director of POTS Care, the only clinic dedicated to identifying and treating the underlying causes of POTS. She is also the President of Genetic Disease Investigators and owner of TJ Nutrition. Her research focuses on vagus nerve dysfunction, vascular endothelial health, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, connective tissue disorders, and post-COVID syndromes. She is the author of The Driscoll Theory, which challenged conventional views of chronic illness by exploring the roles of intracranial pressure, inflammation, and genetic traits in autonomic dysfunction. Her peer-reviewed work has appeared in The Journal of Vitreoretinal Disease, and she has served as a reviewer for several retinal journals. With five patents related to the autonomic nervous system, Dr. Driscoll continues to push boundaries in understanding and treating invisible illnesses. Find Dr. Driscoll at: https://drdianadriscoll.com/Or: https://vagusnervesupport.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POTSCare/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdianadriscoll/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianadriscoll Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Heidi Hill, Au.D., is a compassionate and highly experienced Doctor of Audiology with over 29 years in the field. She is the founder and owner of Hearing Health Clinic, a private audiology practice serving the Osseo, MN community for more than 18 years. Dr. Hill is known for her expertise in neuroaudiology, a specialized branch of audiology that focuses on how the brain and auditory system work together to process sound. This model of hearing health is important for addressing problems with auditory processing, hearing in noise, concussions, tinnitus and sound sensitivity. Find Dr. Hill at: www.hearinghealthmn.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearingHealthClinicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drheidihill/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-hill-0b834114/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mark Faulkner is passionately committed to leveraging the power of science to help everyone live their best, healthiest, and most active lives. An avid inventor and innovator, he holds 19 patents and has founded several companies rooted in science and dedicated to world-class research. Mark’s goal is to revolutionize global health through innovation in the nutraceutical and biochemistry markets. Mark co-founded a forensic toxicology lab that specialized in athletic drug testing. He was committed to keeping athletes safe, and the lab’s original staff developed the steroid testing program for the National Football League (NFL). The lab’s work included testing for many Olympic and NCAA athletes. His passion for helping athletes find safe, effective products to improve their endurance led him to launch Vireo Systems in 2002. Mark and his team of scientists conducted peptide and amino acid research in partnership with leading universities. His goal was to find a safe and effective option for steroids. His team began to focus on creatine but found the products on the market lacking efficacy. The Vireo team started to focus on creatine hydrochloride (C-HCI.) The team synthesized a molecule, a unique form of creatine, and discovered it was a super strong version of creatine. The resulting product proved to be not only safe but outperformed the leading sports nutrition options. Mark trademarked the supplement and called it CON-CRET. Today, CON-CRET is the #1 absorbed and best-selling, most widely licensed creatine. It is the only form of creatine that delivers superior performance results without adverse side effects, such as digestive distress, often associated with creatine. The creatine research has been ground-breaking, and the team has been awarded numerous patents for their work. Research continues to reaffirm the efficacy of creatine and demonstrate the additional product benefits, including providing energy to all cells, including immune-boosting t-cells. Vireo is a Latin word for health, and Mark is passionate about improving the lives of people and pets by delivering premium, healthy products through world-class research, innovation, and manufacturing. Find Mark at: https://con-cret.com/Or: https://vireosystems.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CONCRETcreatineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/concret_creatine/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vireo-systems-inc./TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@concret_creatine Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Nicole St. John is an Occupational Therapist with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). As part of Hennepin Healthcare’s TBI Program, she has treated a wide range of diagnoses with a focus on neurological dysfunction and visual impairments related to brain injury. Nicole specializes in neuro-vision rehabilitation and is passionate about helping clients return to meaningful function through a holistic, multi-faceted approach to recovery. Find Nicole at: https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HennepinHealthcareTraumaticBrainInjuryOutpatientInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennepinhc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-st-john-51aba567/ Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Kim Wyand is a physical therapist who currently works for Sway Medical as their director of customer experience. For the past ten years she has been working in various outpatient orthopedic settings and with sports teams and over the last six has specialized in concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation. Kim was a regional program coordinator for a concussion management team that helped to train other PTs and ATs on concussion management and provide education to various community groups and referral sources. Kim earned her doctorate of physical therapy degree from Springfield College and played volleyball there as well. Find Kim at: https://www.swaymedical.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swaymedicalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaymedical/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-wyand-pt-dpt-7001b3190 Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Ashleigh Moreland is a clinical psychotherapist with a PhD in Neuroplasticity, and founder of the Re-MIND Institute, where she specialises in helping people rewire their brains for emotional wellbeing, resilience, and deeper connection. With over two decades of academic, clinical, and lived experience, Ash brings a unique blend of neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and practical tools that actually work, because she's lived the journey herself. Her work spans into personal and professional development, with a focus on creating emotionally and psychologically safe environments in homes, schools and businesses, so we can be wired to thrive, not just survive. Through the Re-MIND Institute’s programs, Ash supports adults to create “happy brains” by resolving the root causes of stress, anxiety, trauma, and burnout, going far beyond surface-level mindset work. She also works with parents to raise emotionally intelligent, self-regulated children, so the adults of the future don’t spend decades recovering from their childhoods. Ash is passionate about making neuroscience simple, actionable, and empowering, helping people of all ages live with more clarity, connection, and calm.  Find Dr. Moreland at: www.re-mind.instituteEmail: hello@re-mind.instituteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReMIND.InstituteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/remind.institute/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ashleighmoreland/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.ashleighmoreland Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her own podcast called Brain Wellness – the Podcast, covering a multitude of topics related to brain health and wellness, and has been interviewed on multiple other podcasts, discussing migraine and stroke treatment and concussion prevention. In 2023, Mandi was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, and while not fully recovered, has returned to her passion of sharing and educating the public about neuroscience topics, now most passionately about concussion and TBI.Find more about Brain Wellness at: ⁠https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/⁠Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Dr. Kyla Pearce (she/her) is the Senior Director of Programs, Research, and Operations at LoveYourBrain, a national nonprofit that delivers evidence-based holistic health programs for the TBI/concussion and caregivers. As a researcher and yoga and mindfulness teacher, she oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of LoveYourBrain’s programs on a large scale. She has trained over 3,000 clinicians, yoga teachers, people with brain injury, and caregivers in how to adapt yoga, mindfulness, and psychoeducation for brain injury. She has developed a range of TBI-specific evidence-based yoga and mindfulness program curricula and integrated them into 60+ community and 30+ clinical contexts and online. She recently completed a NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Dartmouth College investigating the impact of yoga and meditation for people with neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, and has published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals on these topics.  Find Kyla at: www.loveyourbrain.comEmail: kyla@loveyourbrain.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveyourbrainfoundationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbrain/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-your-brain Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Helena Allegra is a brain injury survivor, writer, advocate, and trauma educator who's turning personal pain into public impact. She wants to help shift how we talk about invisible injuries — to bring more awareness, funding, and humanity to recovery. After a life-changing concussion, she now creates resources for healing the nervous system, reclaiming identity, and navigating chronic illness, brain injury, grief, and trauma. With a BA in Psychology and years of experience in mental health, Helena helps others feel seen, supported, and empowered in the messy middle of healing. Offering: brain injury support, grief and trauma education, nervous system tools rooted in lived experience, and a growing platform for advocacy and post-traumatic growth. Find Helena at: Email: healingwithhelz@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566517387615Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithhelz/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healingwithhelz Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp

Aly McGee maintains her license as an independent clinical social worker. Although she may not be able to do what she once did, she is learning to do other things with the same passion she had to build River Counseling, a thriving mental health clinic in Isanti, MN, in spite of a motorcycle accident on August 8th, 2020, at 3:47 p.m. Life was one way one minute, and the next, everything was different. What the enemy tried to stop Aly from doing to help others, God offered opportunities for her to bring light into darkness, hope into hell, and courage to navigate her way out of chaos. Find Aly at: Www.dearaly.comOr: www.rivercounselingmn.com Find more about Brain Wellness at: https://brainwellnesssolutions.com/Support the show with Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brainwellnessnp