CENTERED Presents: The Future of Health

What if the “shockwave therapy” people hear about is not always true shockwave — and the type of device being used may completely change the result?

In this episode of Centered Presents: The Future of Health, Dr. Molly Brown sits down with Ken Lippe, founder of Acoustek and U.S. distributor of the SanuWave Profile, to discuss electrohydraulic shockwave therapy, pain relief, inflammation, tissue repair, chronic wounds, sports injuries, and why different shockwave technologies can produce very different outcomes.

Ken explains the confusion in the shockwave market, including why many devices advertised as “shockwave” are actually radial pulse wave devices. He breaks down the difference between radial pulse, focused shockwave, electrohydraulic shockwave, electromagnetic shockwave, and piezoelectric shockwave — and why those distinctions matter clinically.

The conversation explores how electrohydraulic shockwave works, including the plasma-bubble mechanism, true shockwave generation, broad or unfocused treatment fields, and how larger treatment areas may support faster healing with fewer sessions. Ken also explains mechanotransduction, rapid anti-inflammatory effects, TLR3 modulation, microvesicle release, vascularization, and the body’s own healing cascade.

Dr. Brown and Ken also discuss how shockwave therapy may support pain relief, tissue repair, blood flow, fracture recovery, post-surgical healing, chronic inflammation, diabetic wounds, arthritis-related pain, and infection-related wound challenges. Ken shares why device-specific published research matters, including FDA De Novo clearance connected to the Dermapace platform for chronic wounds and diabetic foot ulcers.

They also cover how patients and providers can better evaluate shockwave claims, what to ask before treatment, safety considerations, contraindications, and why results can vary depending on the device, protocol, condition, and stage of degeneration.

Ken shares several clinical and personal recovery stories, including rapid improvement after frozen shoulder, broken toe recovery, teen athlete cases, professional sports applications, wound closure examples, and the challenges of gathering follow-up imaging once symptoms resolve.

This episode is especially relevant for anyone interested in shockwave therapy, chronic pain, injury recovery, inflammation, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, post-surgical healing, arthritis pain, diabetic wound care, and how to tell the difference between true shockwave and radial pulse therapy.

Learn more about Acoustek, SanuWave Profile, research, and provider locations at acoustekllc.com.

00:00 Show Intro

00:23 Meet Ken Lippi

01:07 Shockwave Market Myths

02:25 Radial Pulse Explained

06:04 Three True Shockwaves

06:22 Electrohydraulic Deep Dive

10:30 EM and Piezo Compared

13:24 Broad Focus Breakthrough

15:24 Mechanotransduction Basics

18:05 Bigger Treatment Zone

22:50 Evidence and FDA Data

26:45 How to Vet Providers

27:44 Infection and Bacteria

30:19 Protocols and Use Cases

31:20 Ken’s Recovery Stories

35:28 Fast Healing Stories

35:51 Teen Athlete Shockwave Win

37:29 Baseball Team Breakthrough

40:52 Cancer Wound Closure Case

42:33 Follow Up Data Challenge

43:40 Reattachment And Limb Saves

45:12 Safety And Contraindications

46:12 Research And Arthritis Results

51:55 Find Providers And Resources

54:43 Closing Thanks And Outro

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Why do some people continue to struggle with dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, a racing heart, digestive issues, or lingering concussion symptoms even when standard tests don’t reveal a clear answer?

Dr. Molly Brown welcomes Dr. Nathan Keizer to explore what may be happening beneath these complex symptoms and how the brain and autonomic nervous system influence everything from blood flow and balance to heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and the way we respond to our environment.

Dr. Keizer explains why conditions such as dysautonomia and POTS can look very different from person to person, and why treating the symptom alone may miss the underlying problem. He shares how his team evaluates the nervous system under real-life demands like standing, moving, thinking, and exercising to identify where communication may be breaking down.

They also discuss concussion and brain injury recovery, neuroplasticity, inflammation, the connection between the brain and immune system, and why two people with nearly identical symptoms may need completely different approaches to recovery.

For anyone living with unexplained neurological symptoms—or trying to better understand how the brain affects whole-body health—this conversation offers a different way to think about what the body may be communicating and how function can begin to improve.00:00 Show Introduction00:24 Meet Dr. Nathan Keiser01:06 Autonomic System Explained03:20 Unraveling Dysautonomia05:27 Concussion To Blood Flow06:46 Testing And New Tools09:54 Two Patient Case Examples14:11 Mechanisms Over Labels16:07 Inflammation And Immunity19:22 Trauma Infection Catalysts23:29 Building The Toolbox28:09 Clinic Diagnostics Intensive32:07 Hope Through Measurable Change34:00 Athlete Performance Protocols38:40 Find The Clinic Online39:12 Training Other Clinicians40:55 Final Thanks And Outro

What if fertility, hormone health, burnout, and menopause are not separate issues — but signs of whether the body feels safe, supported, and in balance?

In this episode of Centered Presents: The Future of Health, Dr. Molly Brown sits down with Dr. Mao Shing Ni of Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica to explore acupuncture, Chinese medicine, women’s health, fertility, hormone balance, menopause, longevity, and the healing power of returning to the basics.

A 38th-generation doctor of Chinese medicine, Dr. Mao shares how his own childhood recovery from a serious fall shaped his life’s work. After acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and traditional Chinese medicine helped restore his health, he went on to continue his family’s medical lineage and build Tao of Wellness, Yo San University, and a multi-generational practice rooted in preventative care.

Dr. Mao also opens up about burnout during the pandemic and the personal health wake-up call that led him to restructure his life around sleep, self-care, movement, and a more sustainable clinical schedule.

Together, Dr. Brown and Dr. Mao discuss how chronic stress, sympathetic overdrive, lack of sleep, and modern expectations on women can affect reproductive health. Dr. Mao explains how the body may adapt to stress through conditions such as PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, hormonal imbalance, and fertility challenges — and why restoring a sense of safety is central to healing.

The conversation also covers how acupuncture, herbal therapy, nutrition, and lifestyle changes can support women going through egg freezing, IVF, fertility preparation, and pregnancy. Dr. Mao explains how Chinese medicine can work alongside reproductive endocrinology to support egg quality, uterine lining, hormonal balance, stress regulation, and the body’s readiness to conceive.

Dr. Mao also reframes menopause as the “second spring” — a powerful season of renewal, identity, wisdom, and vitality. He discusses hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, weight gain, libido changes, bone health, hormone replacement considerations, and natural ways to support the body through this transition.

This episode is especially relevant for anyone interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, fertility, IVF support, women’s health, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, hormone balance, burnout recovery, longevity, nervous system regulation, and sustainable vitality.

Learn more from Dr. Mao Shing Ni at Tao of Wellness and Yo San University.

00:00 Show Intro00:23 Meet Dr Mao01:06 Lineage and Recovery03:35 Passing the Torch05:03 Molly’s Healing Story06:55 Why Santa Monica10:11 Provider Burnout Lessons16:56 Women Stress and Hormones22:37 Nervous System Basics25:30 Fertility and IVF Support32:11 Stressful World Reality33:04 Menopause Symptoms Explained35:46 HRT vs Natural Options37:43 Treatment Timeline Plan38:09 Second Spring Mindset41:16 Men Andropause Talk44:11 Vitality Basics Framework45:35 Diet Protein Debate48:53 Sun Nature Community50:46 Retreats Detox Resets53:13 Closing Thanks Outro

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What if lasting healing requires more than managing symptoms — and starts with changing the patterns held in the brain and nervous system?

In this episode of Centered Presents: The Future of Health, Dr. Molly Brown sits down with Dr. Dan Schilling of Secoya Health in Minnesota to explore brain-based wellness, Quantum Neural Reset Therapy, neurofeedback, trauma patterns, and the neurological roots of chronic symptoms.

Dr. Schilling shares his path from mechanical engineering to chiropractic and brain-based care, including the experience that led him to QNRT after witnessing its impact on trauma recovery. He explains why symptoms often return when the deeper neurological and neuroemotional patterns underneath them remain unresolved.

Together, Dr. Molly Brown and Dr. Schilling discuss how QNRT works by activating the brain, cranial nerves, and nervous system to help remove the emotional charge from past events — without requiring people to relive trauma. They also compare QNRT with EMDR, talk therapy, and other trauma-focused approaches.

The conversation explores how trauma and chronic stress can alter brain function, sleep, posture, physiology, immune patterns, pain, behavior, and self-perception. Dr. Schilling also shares examples involving fibromyalgia, pneumonia-like symptoms, colitis, limiting beliefs, people-pleasing, grief, and emotional suppression.

They also discuss the powerful combination of QNRT and neurofeedback, describing neurofeedback as “taking the brain to the gym” while QNRT helps reset the stress patterns that can pull the brain back into survival mode.

This episode also covers family systems, how children absorb stress from their environment, why Dr. Schilling often works with parents and children together, and the lifestyle foundations he prioritizes for raising healthy, resilient kids.

This conversation is especially relevant for anyone interested in trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, neurofeedback, QNRT, brain-based wellness, chronic symptoms, emotional resilience, family patterns, and healing beyond symptom management.

Learn more from Dr. Dan Schilling and Secoya Health online and on social media.

00:00 Show Intro00:24 Meet Dr Dan Schilling00:55 What Is Brain Based Wellness01:49 From Engineer To Healer03:59 Discovering QNRT06:48 Defining QNRT09:07 QNRT Vs EMDR11:33 How Resets Work15:00 Neurofeedback Combo19:52 What Trauma Does To Brain24:09 Illness Patterns Example25:37 Trauma Stored In Organs27:07 Autoimmune And Self Worth28:51 Breaking Limiting Beliefs30:32 Kids And Family Healing34:16 Intensive Care Follow Ups37:10 Raising A Healthy Family38:18 Food Screens And EMF41:26 Teaching Kids Healthy Choices48:40 Clinic And Workshops51:59 Final Thoughts And Outro

In this episode of Centered Presents: The Future of Health, Dr. Molly Brown sits down with Dr. Jeoff Drobot to explore a more personalized and physiology-driven approach to health, performance, and longevity. Drawing from decades of work in biological medicine, Dr. Drobot shares why effective care must move beyond symptom management and begin with a deeper understanding of how the body is actually functioning.

Together, they discuss the importance of looking at systems such as the nervous system, endocrine function, circulation, autonomic regulation, and brain health to better understand what a person truly needs. Dr. Drobot explains why today’s growing interest in longevity can become misguided when people pursue tools and treatments without context, and why precision, timing, and individual physiology matter far more than trend-based experimentation.

The conversation also explores the role of advanced therapies, modern overstimulation, mental health, and the need for regular health “check-ins” that support resilience, regulation, and long-term quality of life. This episode offers a compelling look at what healthcare can become when it is proactive, systems-based, and built around the whole person.

00:00 Meet Dr Jeff Drobot

00:44 Origins in Natural Medicine

03:18 Mentors and Europe Training

07:43 Longevity Hype vs Expertise

10:31 Whole Body Systems Approach

13:18 Procedural Longevity Protocols

14:40 Brain Decline Intensive Care

15:56 Why Imaging Beats Bloodwork

18:25 Insurance and Prevention Debate

21:56 Teen Overstimulation Crisis

23:42 Calming Tech for Kids26:15 Neurostimulation over Neurofeedback

27:29 Future Tech and AI Reset

30:19 Tech Is Here To Stay

31:04 Clinic Goals And Daily Habits

32:03 Ambition Needs Recovery

32:56 Telehealth And The Car Model

34:47 Performance Clinics Vision

35:38 Longevity Buzzword Backlash

38:02 Health Interest Vs Self Treatment

42:25 Comfort In Your Own Cave

45:45 Overstimulation And Modern Illness

49:45 Family Rules Play And Daydreaming

53:36 Oasis Clinics And Trust

55:28 How To Work With Jeff

56:55 Closing Thoughts On Innovation

In this episode of Centered Presents: The Future of Health, Dr. Molly Brown sits down with Stanford neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lim to explore the complexity of treating brain tumors, severe facial pain, and the patients who often fall between specialties. Together, they unpack conditions like glioblastoma and trigeminal neuralgia, looking at how careful clinical judgment can shape the path to real relief.

Dr. Lim explains the hallmark symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia, the possible mechanisms behind it, and why some cases respond dramatically to surgery while others are far more difficult to trace. The conversation broadens into a deeper look at pain itself, highlighting the need for a truly multidisciplinary model that considers structural, neurological, psychological, and systemic factors rather than reducing symptoms to a single cause.

This episode also touches on the future of brain health through research, telehealth, immunotherapy, and the growing understanding of how lifestyle, environment, and coordinated care all influence long-term outcomes. It is a thoughtful conversation about what it means to treat complex conditions with both precision and perspective.

00:00 Meet Dr Michael Lim

00:38 Neurosurgery Focus Areas

02:13 Trigeminal Neuralgia Explained

03:10 Who Qualifies For Care

05:32 Symptoms And Diagnosis

06:41 Microvascular Decompression

09:13 Lifestyle And Triggers

11:03 Dental And Trauma Links

12:25 Glioblastoma Overview

13:18 Cancer Risk Factors

15:41 Radiation And Cell Phones

17:56 Multidisciplinary Pain Care

22:05 Research And Immunology

24:40 MS And Autoimmune Links

26:23 Empowerment After Relief

29:09 Telehealth And Care Networks

32:46 Brain Health Prevention

36:22 Longevity And Aging Science

38:20 Daily Habits That Help

40:15 Future Of Precision Medicine

42:21 Closing Thoughts And Thanks

In this episode, Jenn Reno shares her long journey through chronic pain, repeated injuries, surgeries, and years of searching for answers while living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and ankylosing spondylitis. After severe spinal instability, five fusions, and ongoing neck issues, Jen explains what it was like to keep pushing through symptoms that deeply affected her daily life.

What makes this conversation especially powerful is the turn toward hope. Jen shares how working with Dr. Molly Brown at Centered helped her experience meaningful relief and greater neck stability through AMIT and neuromuscular-focused care. For the first time in a long time, she began to feel more supported in her body, more functional in daily life, and more hopeful about what healing could look like.

00:00 Jen’s Resilience Story

00:42 Early Injuries And Pain

03:44 Spine Symptoms And Gaslighting

05:34 Neck Instability And Surgeries

09:04 Finding The Diagnosis

10:07 Advocacy After Diagnosis

14:18 Meditation For Chronic Pain

18:47 Working With Molly

21:09 First Session Breakdown

21:24 Neuromuscular Stability Explained

22:16 Early Relief and Hope

25:07 Why It Finally Clicked

26:10 Autoimmune Complexity and Targeted Care

28:07 Nervous System and New Life

29:13 Finding EDS Community

32:26 Better Care Through Collaboration

33:01 Being Seen by Doctors

36:58 Preparing for Future Surgeries

41:14 Positive Trajectory Mindset

43:27 Resources and Farewell

CENTERED Presents: The Future of Health

Your gateway to the cutting-edge world of brain-based wellness. Discover how innovative therapies, from neuroplasticity to cellular regeneration, are revolutionizing health outcomes.

Through expert interviews, inspiring success stories, and insightful conversations, we explore the power of personalized care to address the root causes of complex health conditions.

Join Dr. Molly Brown as she uncovers new pathways to deep healing and sustainable well-being, bridging the gap between mind and body to unlock the full potential of brain-based therapies.

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In this episode of Centered Presents the Future of Health, hosts Christina Walecka and Dr. Molly Brown engage in a heartfelt conversation with their longtime friend Sage. The episode delves into Sage's transformative journey of overcoming anxiety, panic attacks, and depression through brain-based wellness techniques.

Sage shares her experiences of dealing with multiple concussions, the emotional toll of competitive skiing, and the career challenges she faced in her early twenties. She emphasizes the importance of consistent mental health resets, leveraging personal strengths, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

The discussion also covers the significance of physical wellness practices, such as Pilates and nature walks, and the impact of reducing alcohol consumption. Throughout the episode, Sage's story highlights resilience, personal growth, and the essential role of supportive health practices in achieving optimal well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Brain-Based Wellness

00:23 Meet Sage: A Journey of Empowerment

02:17 Sage's Struggles with Anxiety and Therapy

07:34 The Impact of Competitive Skiing and Concussions

13:34 Rediscovering Passion and Career Success

25:04 Struggling with Injuries and Self-Doubt

25:34 Recognizing and Leveraging Strengths

27:10 Balancing Fun and Seriousness

28:41 The Importance of Mental Health

30:13 Consistency and Persistence in Business

33:49 Prioritizing Personal Health

43:00 Healthy Competition and Collaboration

45:15 Conclusion and Social Media Shoutout

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In this episode of Centered Presents the Future of Health, hosts Christina Walecka and Dr. Molly Brown welcome Bianca Smith, a Sun Valley high school student and competitive skier.

Bianca shares her inspiring journey of overcoming severe back pain, a significant crash that resulted in whiplash, and the tragic loss of a teammate to suicide. With the help of Dr. Brown's neurofeedback and Quantum Neurological Reset Therapy (QNRT), Bianca navigates through physical injuries, mental challenges, and emotional grief. She emerges victorious, regaining her confidence, joy for skiing, and finishing the season strong.

This episode highlights the power of brain-based wellness techniques in transforming physical and mental health challenges into empowering victories.

00:00 Introduction to Centered Presents

00:23 Meet Bianca Smith: A Journey Through Pain

00:46 The Turning Point: Overcoming Back Pain

02:32 Challenges of Competitive Skiing

04:27 Dealing with Mental and Emotional Struggles

05:26 The Impact of Tragedy: Coping with Loss

07:55 The Road to Recovery: Physical and Mental Healing

13:50 Facing Disappointments and Finding Strength

22:02 The Super Deal Race in Jackson Hole

23:23 Winning the Super G by Over Two Seconds

25:29 Challenges and Triumphs in Slalom

27:02 The Importance of Mental Resilience

29:15 Reflecting on the Season and Looking Ahead

30:59 The Role of Neurofeedback in Performance

40:40 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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