Brain Wellness - the Podcast

Dick Beardsley is a best-selling author and champion in running and in life. He is a two-time winner of Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth and the winner of the first London Marathon in 1981. His performance at the 1982 Boston Marathon is still considered one of the greatest marathon races of all time and he is still one of the top American distance runners of all time. 

Today Dick is a compelling motivational/inspirational speaker and co-author of his autobiography, Staying the Course.

In addition to traveling the world giving motivational talks, he and his wife, Jill own Lake Bemidji Bed & Breakfast in Minnesota and he also is a local area fishing guide.

Find Dick at: https://www.dickbeardsley.com/

Email: [email protected]

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FYzz1GL6G-4uWcyOyJktA

Podcast: https://www.beardsanddunpod.com/

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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 2019 Chaandani Khan’s world was turned upside down by a brain injury caused in a car accident, which left her navigating persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS). Making tea, washing clothes and sending emails became monumental challenges and her familiar, fast-paced lifestyle appeared impossibly far out of reach. She worked hard in her recovery appointments yet was left feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported overall, in a system full of gaps. Through self-expression, intentional personal growth and key strategy development, she began reclaiming her life. This journey sparked a mission: to help others avoid the same struggles. Her business - Return to Life - was born from this fire, ensuring PPCS survivors are equipped, understood, and empowered to rebuild their lives – on their terms.

Find Chaandani at: www.returntolife.ca

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaankhan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaandanikhan/

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Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, is a visionary and creative energy behind Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, she is an accomplished Naturopath and a leading authority on the cultural integration of traditional health practices with conventional medicine for mind, body and emotional wellness. She is an author, acclaimed speaker, Podcast Host, Master Reflexologist, Pain Relief Educator and consultant who has helped thousands of chronic pain suffers relieve pain first with addiction and medication-free pain relief treatment, using the power of touch and Reflexology, as an alternative in addressing the opioid epidemic

Find Dr. Olatunde at: https://focusonhealing.com/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PainReliefwithReflexology

Instagram: https://instagram.com/evolving_butterfly

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/njidekanolatunde

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@changingliveswithtouchology

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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.

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Dr. Mike Stone is a board-certified concierge medicine physician committed to fostering deep, meaningful connections with his patients. He holds a degree in Biology from Brown University and graduated from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Stone has served as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and UCSF. Recognized with national awards for his contributions to education, innovation, and leadership, he is passionate about exploring what it means to live a joyful and fulfilling life. Dr. Stone integrates lifestyle interventions, precision medicine, and consciousness-expanding therapies into his practice, helping you achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His approach is rooted in a holistic understanding of wellness, emphasizing the importance of connecting with patients on a personal level to support their journey toward vibrant and fulfilling lives.

Find Dr. Stone at: www.mikestonemd.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikestonemd/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestonemd/

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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.

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Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 15 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. She also co-authored Wall Street Journal Best Seller, From WTF to OMG, With a Little LOL: Unpacking Entrepreneurs' Hidden Lessons. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com!

Find Amy at: https://pabrinstitute.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramynovotny/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anovotn/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-novotny/

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Jenn Fredericks has overcome immense adversity and emerged as a beacon of resilience and hope for others. Her experience as a chronic kidney disease patient spanning three decades including two kidney transplants and as a caregiver for her daughter with a life-threatening diagnosis speaks volumes about her strength, determination, and compassion. As a Personal Resilience Practitioner and Prosilience Coach, she guides her clients towards a new perspective on life. Her approach of cultivating self-awareness while honoring the struggles and triumphs in life builds a foundation to create renewed vitality, inner calm, and joy in life. The specific focus on patients with life-threatening, chronic illness and their caregivers highlights her deep understanding of the demanding, unique challenges faced by these individuals.  By empowering them to build proactive resilience, she enables them to move from uncertainty, fear and depletion to experiencing more ease and joy in life, fostering a greater sense of well-being.

Find Jenn at: https://www.prosiliencecoach.com/

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Jamie Nicole is a certified AIP coach and autoimmune health strategist with a passion for empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. With extensive knowledge of the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) and its transformative benefits, Jamie helps clients navigate their unique health journeys by implementing personalized dietary and lifestyle changes that reduce inflammation and promote healing. Drawing on her own experiences, she provides practical strategies that enhance cognitive clarity, support mental wellness, and improve physical health through nutrition and holistic approaches. Jamie is committed to creating a supportive community where clients feel understood and motivated to achieve their health goals.

Find Jamie at: www.naturalhealing.coach

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