In Your Head with Leigh Richardson

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. James Greenblatt to talk about how the gut affects the brain. He highlighted the effect of nutritional deficiencies and metabolic problems in psychological symptoms and mental illnesses such as ADHD, anorexia and depression.

A pioneer in the field of functional and integrative medicine, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, Dr. Greenblatt has treated patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, he completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine.

He is the author of seven books, including best-seller, Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. His recent book, Answers to Anorexia, was released in October 2021, and his newest book, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal, is now available.

He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the transformation of psychiatry, which offers online courses, webinars, and fellowships for professionals. Please visit www.PsychiatryRedefined.org or www.JamesGreenblattMD.com for more information.

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

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Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Scott Clack, a naturopathic doctor, to talk about the effectiveness of naturopathic medicine and diet changes that provide effective and immediate results in as early as two weeks.

Dr. Clack graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle. He practiced in B.C. for 2 years before moving home to Ontario. He opened Touchstone Naturopathic Centre in Mississauga, Ontario in April 2000, which operated through December 2018. Dr. Clack currently practices at the Oakville Naturopathic Wellness Centre.

Being a naturopathic doctor is a second career for Dr. Scott. When his wife was recommended by a naturopathic doctor to follow an elimination diet to treat her migraine headaches, he followed along with the diet to support her. Her migraines decreased dramatically and his chronic sinus congestion began to clear up. The elimination diet, and the possibility of hidden, undiagnosed food sensitivities proved to be a very successful treatment. From that point, Dr. Scott decided to train to become a naturopathic doctor and graduated from Bastyr University in 1997.

Holistic medicine looks for triggers from a person’s lifestyle and environmental exposures as the triggers of disease. Then patients are prescribed natural medicines or treatments that activate the body’s innate healing mechanisms to restore health, in addition to eliminating or avoiding the triggers.

For Dr. Scott, it is important to raise awareness about how naturopathic medicine is practiced. You will be directed to change your lifestyle: that will include changing your diet and eating habits, to introduce regular exercise (if you’re not doing this already), improve your sleep habits and adopt spiritual or mindfulness practices into your regular routine. Natural medicines and treatments will be recommended and modified over time to help you safely become healthier.

Dr. Scott's tagline is: “Combining modern medical science with time-proven healing methods.”

Check out Dr. Scott's website: https://www.touchstonecentre.com/

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

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Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Jill Littrell to talk about how mental health is about the connection between the mind and the body. She focuses on the immune system's role in battling depression, psychosis, anxiety and PTSD, and also discusses how to reduce inflammation through lifestyle and dietary changes.

Dr. Jill is an associate professor at Georgia State University where she teaches psychopathology, alcohol and drug addiction, and research methods courses. After 8 years as a social worker, she obtained a doctorate in clinical psychology at Arizona State University. Following an internship in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Phoenix, she worked as a psychologist at Cigna Health Plan for five years in the Alcohol and Drug Dependency Department. During her time at Cigna, she completed a two-volume work on alcoholism. This endeavor further acquainted her with the neuroscience literature and the proliferating research on how stress influences the immune system and mood.

Having been intrigued by the connections between mind and body, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Biology (Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry) while on faculty at Georgia State. Much of her class work and laboratory experience was focused on immunology and neuroscience. She continues to work in the immunology lab of Dr. Yuan Liu at Georgia State.

In recent years, she has published various papers on the links among behavior, disease, and the immune system, as well as on the efficacy of antidepressants. In her recent book, Neuroscience for Psychologists and Other Mental Health Professionals: Promoting Well-Being and Treating Mental Illness, she addresses topics such as how exercise, diet, gut microbiota, meditation, and yoga can influence mood, behavior, and psychosis. Articles by Jill Littrell can be accessed by googling “scholarworks” “littrell”.

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Michelle Pokorny to talk about burnout, how we can identify it and what we can do to overcome it.

Michelle serves as an Adjunct Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, teaching doctoral classes on Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Disciplines, and Soul Care. After finishing her master's degree in Christian Education, Michelle worked for an international organization focused on bringing hope and healing to the some of the darkest areas of the world. Michelle's doctoral work focused on burnout and soul-care among leaders, and her passion is to help men and women thrive, rather than merely survive, in their daily life and work.

Michelle is married to Mark and their favorite hobbies include traveling, exercising, and enjoying food and laughter with friends and family. Michelle and Mark have one active toddler, Alexander.

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Rachel S. Heslin to talk about the wonders of Neurolinguistic Programming. She discussed the importance of the awareness of the observer and how we look at the world, and encouraged to watch what we are doing and ask why we do the things that we do.

Rachel has been immersed in the study of psychology for over 40 years. Her father, a clinical psychologist, taught his children his craft such that Rachel was first introduced to Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) concepts when she was 9 years old.

Rachel is currently the author of two books: Navigating Life: 8 Different Strategies to Guide Your Way, and Rituals of Release: How to Make Room for Your New Life.

Her work through her company, The Fullness of Your Power, helps people embrace all parts of their true selves so they can live happier, more successful, and more deeply fulfilling lives.

Check out her website: http://www.thefullnessofyourpower.com.

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017. Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Monica Mancuso for a fit-talk featuring the benefits of Fitness, the importance of 'true nutrition' to keep your body and brain FIT! New Year...New You!

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017. Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

This is a repeat of a previous podcast.

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with former NFL Pro and current wellness influencer Johnathan Haggerty to discuss how to handle your health and food intake around the holidays, knowing that food has an additional emotional component that makes it hard to make the best choices. When sugar is around every corner and coming at you with love, it can be difficult!

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017. Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

This is a repeat of a previous podcast.

Leigh Richardson of The Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Laura Stack, author of Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story, and founder of Johnny's Ambassadors, a nonprofit that she formed to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high THC marijuana and dabbing.

Laura tells the story of losing her son in hopes of inspiring others by educating, creating awareness, and prevention curriculum to parents. Learn more about her advocacy here: https://johnnysambassadors.org/

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

Leigh Richardson of The Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with

Dr. Meshie-Mai Ronit Lami, a widely recognized Wealth Psychologist and known as one of the most insightful voices on personal and professional development. For over eighteen years, Dr. Lami has helped individuals, couples and families resolve challenges created by their financial status and better understand their relationship with their wealth.

As well as the abundant experience she brings to her work, Dr. Lami is a highly qualified psychologist, with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and licensed as a Clinical Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology, and

licensed as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, and licensed as a Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.

Leigh Richardson of The Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Carmen Reed-Gilkison, Whole Person Certified Coach, and Deirdre Harter, CPA, who are business strategists and co-founders of Encore Empire, to talk about coaching women entrepreneurs over 40 on how to take their online business to the next level.

Carmen and Deidre help new and established female entrepreneurs increase bottom line profits in their online business consistently and holistically by leveraging their past experience, honoring their values, and becoming financially savvy.

With decades of combined entrepreneurial experience, they understand all aspects of business-building in the online marketplace. By combining their two areas of expertise, they have created a uniquely holistic approach to launching and growing businesses.

Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com. The Brain Performance Center is located in Dallas, Texas and can be reached at 214-329-9017.

Also on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher.