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In this heartfelt and honest interview, Author and coach Carol Holland March shares with Host Kate Kunkel how she overcame the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.
You will learn how you, too, can survive and thrive by understanding what trauma means to the physical functioning of your brain and how to tap into spirit and your own inner knowing to heal.

Learn more about Carol at: http://www.carolhollandmarch.com/
Find Carol's memoir here: https://www.amazon.com/When-Spirit-Wh...

To learn how to enhance your brain for healthier, more vibrant future, find Kate's best-selling book, Don't Let the Memories Fade here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Memor...

For an audio-only version of this interview, download the podcast at your favorite platform. Find it HERE: https://brainhealthmatters.today/podc

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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 You’re going to be so glad you’ve joined us on Brain Health Matters for this episode, because we did some laughing! You'll love learning a simple, joyful way to get that belly laugh started, and how laughter can help you deal with the many stressors in our lives. Dave Berman is a laughter coach and the creator of Laughnosis, a blend between laughter and hypnosis. Dave is also host of the Laughter Gym. Learn more about Dave at his website. https://davebermancoaching.com Be sure to subscribe to this channel for ongoing interviews with experts in their field so that you can learn the most effective and enjoyable ways to boost your brain and prevent dementia. Learn more about Kate's 

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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You  may think you have it all "under control", but what does your body think? And how about your brain?

Marina Yanay-Triner is the compassionate somatic coach and she joined Brain Health Matters coach Kate Kunkel to share why it is so important  to acknowledge and work with your emotions. When you do this, you can experience more joy and aliveness - essential for good brain health!

Connect with Marina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marina.y.t/
For more episodes of Brain Health Matters, visit https://katekunkel.com.

To learn more about the risks of developing dementia due to chronic illnesses in middle age, check out this story: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/arti...

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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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/alignandenergize

Learn more about Megan HERE 

In her book, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", Kate recommends yoga along with many other mindful practices to improve your brain. For less than the cost of a fast-food meal, you will have information, inspiration and a full program to help improve your brain and your life. Buy it in eBook or Kindle version HERE

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To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

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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 trauma can increase your risk for developing mental health issues AND dementia. 

Some highlights of this week's program:

09:24  How ancestral and unaddressed suppression of women can impact our brains

12:33  Are our reactions to trauma among the epigenetic factors that impact the likelihood of developing dementia?

14:05 A gift from Keylee: Option C webinar https://sso.teachable.com/secure/946621/identity/sign_up

15:30: How to deal with hypervigilance

Keylee Miracle's Website:  www.keyleemiracle.com

Learn many more powerful ways to improve your brain at https://brainhealthmatters.today

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

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Your brain is only 2% of your body weight, but consumes 20% of its energy.
Where does that energy come from? HINT: Not just food.
Join Kate Kunkel as she learns from Sue Lyndes of Wellness Clusters the many ways we can improve energy for a healthier heart and a better brain.

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

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Movement specialist and Holistic Health Coach Holly Wade joins Kate Kunkel on Brain Health Matters to share the power of dance to overcome chronic disease AND to improve heart and brain health. 

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

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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 therapy
6:14 Can coloring books create more stress?
8:08 How mandalas are used in therapy
10:19 What happens in the brain when you are doing art of any kind?
17:13 A simple exercise you can do at home.


Learn more about Youhjung's art therapy group HERE

Learn many more ways to use creative practices like art and music in Kate's book, Don't Let the Memories Fade HERE.

Connect with Kate and watch these shows on Video at Brain Health Matters

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Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

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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 health.
In this episode you’ll learn how to recognize if you are gluten-intolerant. You’ll also learn some fabulous hacks to make the switch to this brain-healthy lifestyle both easy and delicious.

Claim Jennifer’s Gluten Free Moms’ Starter Guide here: https://glutenfree-marcks-the-spot.mykajabi.com/GF-mom-starter-guide

To learn more about how a gluten-free lifestyle fits into a brain-healthy lifestyle, read Don’t Let the Memories Fade. You’ll also find many gluten free, vegan recipes at https://katekunkel.com/vegan-recipes

You can also watch this pre-season episode on YouTube HERE

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!

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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 out these links: Study: “Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline:

Prospective study Link: https://n.neurology.org/content/90/3/e214

Study: Link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota is confirmed” Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/644207

Connect with Geoff Palmer:

Website: https://cleanmachineonline.com/

For the discount Geoff offered, insert coupon code PlantFitness
Learn more about brain health with a whole foods, vegan diet in

 The Vegan Brain by Kate Kunkel, available on Amazon everywhere https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09PHQ24RX

And The Plant Lovers’ Fast-Start Guide, also available on Amazon everywhere

https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Lovers-Fast-Start-Guide-Essential-ebook/dp/B09PX63ZJJ

Connect with Kate Kunkel: https://katekunkel.com

Start your Brain Health Journey with Five Easy Things you can do Right Now to Improve Your Brain https://harplady.lpages.co/five-steps-to-a-better-brain/

To learn even more about the power of a whole foods, plant-based diet for a healthier brain, check out Kate’s books, "Don't Let the Memories Fade", "The Vegan Brain" and "The Musical Brain"

Check out the Brain Health Matters BLOG for many more ways to improve your brain and your life!