Unpacking Mental Health & Neurofeedback: Substance Use, Addiction, and Cultural Impact

In this engaging episode of the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Network Podcast, host Pete Jansons is joined by experts Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Mari Swingle, Anthony Ramos, John Mekrut, Joshua Moore, and Santiago Brand for a deep dive into the intersection of mental health and neurofeedback. 🧠💬

Key topics covered include:

The mental health implications of political leadership, focusing on Biden and Trump 🏛️🗳️
The impact of substance use, particularly THC and opioids, on brain function 🍃💊
The role of neurofeedback in treating addiction and improving mental health outcomes 🧠🔄
Cultural influences on addiction and mental health across different countries 🌍
Challenges faced by veterans and the role of neurofeedback in their mental health treatment 🇺🇸🎖️
The evolving roles of men and women in society and their impact on mental health 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔄
Join us for an insightful discussion filled with expert opinions, research insights, and real-world applications of neurofeedback and mental health strategies. Don't miss the opportunity to expand your understanding of these critical issues. 🌟📢

Key Moments:
0:44 Santiago Brand Checks In From Singapore
1:56 What has Santiago been up to
2:09 Santiago was teaching at Oxford / c5qyvnlmvv8
3:25 John Mekrut arrives
4:20 Anthony Ramos and Joshua Moore
5:15 Anthony Ramos Tech Chat Group / 501009709911572
6:38 Oxycontin deaths are 3/4 men
7:04 Men are going to college 50% less than women
7:55 Jay Gunkelman arrives
8:30 Zebra effect and denial
9:54 Scott Galloway, NYU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_G... Men are 4 times as likely to be addicted, 12 times more likely to be incarcerated, 4 times more likely to commit suicide, and 3 times as likely to overdose
10:29 Cultural element: Male vs. Female
11:30 Men versus women suicide
11:50 Is neurofeedback powerful enough to beat Oxycontin addiction?
13:30 Neurofeedback 70% successful for addiction
16:10 Joshua Moore and rehab center closed
18:50 Alpha-Theta training
23:30 Relapse rate in alcoholics
24:40 Decriminalization of drugs: Country stats
26:00 Cannabis UC Davis study
27:00 Stroove
29:07 Dr. Mari Swingle: Canada, Cannabis and Cigarettes
35:16 Pointing at a cause is like using the DSM-5
38:00 Professionals and doing something kind affect on mental health
40:00 Quiet is hard to achieve
41:00 Jeff Tarrant clip • Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN Author and F...
41:30 People are trying to hack themselves and don’t realize it’s not an overnight thing; it takes work
45:00 Difference in high performers and approach to brain training
46:30 What can you do with topographic maps
50:00 It depends factor on signatures
51:00 Joshua Moore's thoughts on the military and its veterans’ high rates of suicide and intimacy issues
54:00 The way males are taught to show their stoicism
1:03:00 When males lose their ability to make money, they become less attractive