Your brain contains over 100 billion neurons. Each neuron forms synapses with 1000 to 100000 other neurons forming intricate neural networks that rely on certain factors.

In today’s episode, Susan discusses:

Fats and Brain Health

The Importance of Neurotransmission

The Role of Micronutrients for Protection

Did you ever wonder why so much of how we feel registers in our stomach? Terms like butterflies in our stomach, or a gut feeling, or gut wrenching experiences are all tell tale signs of how our gut has feelings too. 

In today’s episode, Susan  discusses:

How our gut communicates with our brain

5 nutrition tips to nourish a healthy gut

General guidelines to support harmony and happiness

Are you thinking or even worried about how your brain is going to be aging over the next few years? Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in protecting the brain from neurodegenerative disease.

In today’s episode, Susan discusses:

The benefits of brain derived neurotrophic factor.

What affects our BDNF?

How to improve your BDNF production.

Is your brain’s cleansing and nourishing systems optimal? Do you need a brain boost?

In today’s episode Susan discusses:

* The way that the brain detoxes itself

* What science has to say

* 4 tips to establish a healthy brain flow

Meditation allows us to gain access to our own powerful inner resources for awareness, transformation, and healing to occur.

In today’s episode, Susan discusses: 

* Different types of meditation

* Meditation and stress reduction

* What science as to say

How many things are pulling for your attention right now?  Is your to-do list growing?  Are you confused as to what to do next?

In todays episode, Susan discusses:

* The cause of distraction

* How the brain chooses to focus

* 6 tips to develop to stay focused

There are many pharmaceuticals that are designed to improve attention, focus, and increased productivity. But at what cost?

In today’s episode, Susan discusses:

* What happens when we use non-natural remedies?

* How our mitochondria dictate our energy

* Remedies to help us focus better

Cellular hydration matters for your mood. Looking at more subtle viewpoints allows us to get to the root of our mood issues.

In todays episode, Susan will discuss:

* The element theory and hydration

* How we become out of balance

* 7 tips to absorb water effectively

Although it is well known that water is essential for human survival, it’s only within the last decade that we have begun to understand its role in the maintenance of brain function.  When we get dehydrated, our brain actually shrinks.

 In todays episode, Susan discusses:

* The physiology of being hydrated

* The mood hydration connection

* How to increase your cellular hydration

Struggling with feeling the blues or feeling anxious?  Research continues to say our gut may be a place to look for a solution.

In today’s episode, Susan discusses:

* The gut-brain connection

* Inflammation on your brain and behavior

* Practices to get started