🧠 Neurofeedback & Mental Health Open Chat: Dr. Mari Swingle, John Mekrut, & Anthony Ramos

Join us for an engaging open chat with Dr. Mari Swingle, John Mekrut, and Anthony Ramos. In this episode, we dive deep into the recent debate, discussing its impact and broader implications. We explore various aspects of mental health, including functional medicine, cognitive decline, and the interplay between politics and mental health. Dr. Mari Swingle shares insights on how modern life affects our mental well-being, touching on topics such as chronic fatigue syndrome, gender differences in EEG readings, and the effects of hormonal changes.

We also delve into advanced treatments like QEEG guided laser therapy, the use of AI in healthcare, and the challenges of getting insurance to cover neurofeedback treatments. Dr. Swingle provides a critical look at the role of inflammation and tryptophan in OCD, as well as the potential benefits of ketamine therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The conversation also touches on Bruce Willis' potential treatments for aphasia and offers a glimpse into the future of mental health and neurofeedback.

Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion that blends scientific insights with practical advice for improving mental health in our fast-paced world.

Key Moments:
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1:40 Biden vs Trump Mental Health Show Clip • Analyzing Presidential Candidates' Me...
6:56 John Mekrut Joins
8:22 Short Sleeping Gene Trump
9:40 What drugs were they giving Biden?
11:30 Walking slow/Rate of Speech = Cognitive Impairment
12:00 Dr. Mari Arrives
14:20 What should be the cognitive test to stay in the position of being President of the United States
16:25 Aging and fluid intelligence
20:33 Aging = More fearful and conservative
21:40 Fear is the greater motivator
22:28 How do you determine if the president is capable to be in office?
23:48 We respond more to confidence than competence
25:49 Political advertising and the Social Dilemma Clip • Netflix Documentary The Social Dilemm...
26:30 Still want to know how to assure president is competent
28:06 Young people's anxiety tied to negativity biases
35:19 Anthony Ramos Tech Group Topics Intuition / 501009709911572
37:38 Gut feeling Intuition of detectives
38:14 Master and his Emissary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mas... Women have larger Corpus Callosum
41:10 MU Waves
44:20 What will happen to the soft kids now when they become parents and their kids?
46:10 The parents worried about their kids on the phones should curb their own use
47:20 What is happening to a child when their parents are on the phone while they are there?
47:50 Punishing with silent treatment
48:26 Neglect is the worst kind of abuse
49:35 Sebern Fisher Clip • Sebern Fisher Interview: The Brain an...
51:12 Ruth Lanius Clip • Ruth Lanius Interview: PTSD, Emotions...
52:20 Article America's focus on teens' social media is the biggest cause of teen depression and suicide
55:08 Narcissism and Empathy
57:10 Ketamine placebo effect
1:00:20 Matthew Perry