NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

Neuropsychologists Dr.Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin discuss Primitive Reflexes

Quotes from the show

"I don't think we are ok with just letting Adderall be the only answer"

"You have reflexes that help you get birthed"

"Yes this is the bashing the DSM show"

Topics:

Overflow (The reason why Michael Jordan sticks his tongue out)

Book/Link Reference:

Dr. Laura presentation on C Section vs. Vaginal Births

Dr. Skip Book Shout out  Attention, Balance and Coordination: The A.B.C. of Learning Success by Sally Goddard Blythe

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 Dr. Tony Ebel from The Pediatric Experience and Premier Wellness Care joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to discuss Chiropractic and Neurofeedback best practices.

Some Dr.Tony Quotes:

"I'm not looking to pathologize the problem, I'm looking to quantify it, locate it, track it so we can eradicate it"

"I took the DSM and made it into a sticky note there are 3 types of clients 1) Raging Bulls 2 Drunken Bulls 3 Both"

"Scans dictate Plans"

"The Silent Miracles are the Best"

"Chiropractic used to talk about the 4 T's Trauma, Toxins, Thoughts and Technology"

"Our hands are our sensors"

"Most of the meltdowns occur when our kids have to leave"

Topics:

Dr Tony suggested bringing on David Fletcher to chat HRV

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QEEG Guru Jay Gunkelman has been analyzing QEEGS for over 50 years joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin  

Some epic quotes from "Jay G"  re: DSM

"You could burn it and flush it down the toilet and I think you've treated it appropriately"

 "It's the false standard to which we are held"

"It doesn't predict anything but your billing"

"Good administrative tool"

Re: Insurance

"They are in the business to deny coverage"

Topics include:

Autism

The Signal In the Noise "Gunkelmentary"

Walter Freeman

"Jay G" suggested to bring on the show next... Santiago Brand and Martijn Arms

Listener Ben P wrote in and asked and we answered:

1. I would love to learn more about methods of transcranial stimulation - or Alpha Stim - or - Len Oaks system- some method that involves actually running current into your body. 

2. My primary issues are emotional based which manifest as OCD. I'd really like to hear how neurofeedback helps people, or case studies, deal with and work through emotional-based problems. Can neuro help someone develop the capacity for emotional connection for example?- 

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 John S Anderson  suggested bringing Dave Siever CEO of Mind Alive on the show as a guest. What a great call! Dave joined our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to chat about how Neurofeedback and Biofeedback can help the symptoms of TMJ and TInnitus.

Topics Discussed:

Dave suggested Becky Bassham to come on the show. Rebecca Bassham is a consultant specializing in peak performance, self-regulation, cognitive behavior and improved mental functioning.  She is a board-certified neurofeedback counselor and certified in Quantitative EEG (QEEG-T).

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Dr. Brian Razzino is a Psychologist and listener of the NeuroNoodle Podcast. He asks Dr. Skp Hrin questions on how he can add Neurofeedback and Biofeedback to his practice. 

Dr Brian is also a well-known tiktok artist @Dr.Razzino

Other topics/?'s asked on  today's show:

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Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin are joined by Dr. Richard Gevirtz who is a  Professor of Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego. He is also an HRV Trainer with the Stens Corporation.

On our last episode,  John S. Anderson Suggested bringing Dr. Gevirtz on, and what a great call!

Topics Discussed:

What is HRV? When did you start your studies with HRV?

When did you meet Steve Stern at Stens? How did you start training with Stens?

Using HRV  “training”  for  chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal pain, and trauma

Treating middle school children's anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders and depression can be done in 5-6 sessions and under $1000

Blood Pressure training

Vagus Nerve

Stephen W. Porges The Polyvagal Perspective

Yoga and Breathing

ACT Therapy

Link to Dr Gevirtz Video

KYTO device

Mark Stern HRV Video

Depression, Anxiety, PTSD

POTS

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What a treat to have John S. Anderson with the  Minnesota Neuro-Training Institute join our Neuropsychologists, Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin

John is a  neurofeedback instructor for the Stens Corporation and also works with Fred Shaffer of Biosource Software developing educational materials for biofeedback, neurofeedback and quantitative EEG.  

John has trained Dr. Laura Jansons, Dr. Skip Hrin, and Pete Jansons in Neurofeedback

Some cool John Anderson quotes:

"Working with the brain... this is the cutting edge of science" 

"Neurofeedback is a lot like working with a personal trainer for your mind"

"Neurofeedback is training the brain the proper way to function"

for a new practitioner starting out  John recommends in order:

1. Take the Stens Biofeedback Course

2. Take the Stens Neurofeedback/QEEG Course

3. When you are done with your "hands-on " training then you can be informed on what equipment is right for you

Other topics:

Neurofeedback training for Covid Brain Fog

Neurofeedback training for inflammation

Why isn't Neurofeedback training being taught in more colleges?

Effects of Covid and isolation

John S. Anderson Biography

MA, LADC, BCB, BCN, QEEG-D

As a student of holistic and traditional healing methods for more than 30 years,  John worked to blend this knowledge and experience with the most current research in psychology, neurophysiology and developmental neuro-technology. His goal has been to create a powerful, effective method for change.

He began working with biofeedback and neurofeedback in 1974. His clients have included children and adults with ADHD and other learning problems, chronic pain, addiction disorders and much more. He currently maintains a private practice, provide consulting services for new and existing neurotherapy programs and works as an instructor, training others to become neurotherapy practitioners.

His masters degree is in psychology. But is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor and certified in biofeedback and neurofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA).

Sebern Fisher Author of Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma: Calming the Fear Driven Brain joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to discuss how the way you were raised in early childhood (1-5 yrs old) will affect you mentally and physically later in life. Children that had good parenting early in their life will be less likely to have mental or physical issues later in life.

Sebern predicts that because of Covid there will be an 80% increase in the need for special education in schools and that the schools are not prepared for it.

Want to increase the chance of raising a healthy child? Put down the phone and pick up your kid. The rocking affects the cerebellu

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Stephen Stern founder of Stens Corporation has been providing top-notch EEG equipment and supplies since 1972 

Stephen joins our Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin to discuss the latest technology available for practitioners whether you are just starting out or a veteran.

Shout outs to EEG Guru Trainers John Anderson, Mary Tracy, and Neuroguides Bob Thatcher

Topics include:

Nexus10

Nexus 32

FDA 510K

Neuroguide

Mind Media

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Neuropsychologists Dr. Laura Jansons and Dr. Skip Hrin discuss topics suggested by our listeners.

How can you evaluate which Neurofeedback practice you should choose?

What is Procedural Learning?

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