🎙️ Cortisol, Stress, and Neurofeedback Myths Debunked | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast

Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds), and host Pete Jansons for another eye-opening episode of the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast.

✅ RFK Jr & Blue Dye Claims: The team critically evaluates whether methylene blue really alters EEG and brain health
YouTube Clip: • RFK Jr. Takes This Blue Dye for Brain...
✅ Babies, Vitamin D & Brain Development: Newborn deficiencies tied to developmental issues
Research Article: https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-...
✅ Politics & the Brain: Does ideology shape EEG patterns?
YouTube Clip: • Liberal vs Conservative Brains? Dr. M...
✅ Overarousal EEG Phenotypes: Learn to identify patterns that can lead to burnout, mood issues, and even Parkinsonian traits.
✅ Stress vs. Strain: Jay unpacks why strain—not stress—is the real danger to mental health.
✅ BONUS: Jay shares details about his 77th birthday EEG Summit – Suisun City style!
✅ Event & App Updates:

Dr. Mari Swingle's Apps & Info: https://swinglesonic.com
Jay Gunkelman's Events & Info: https://suisuncitysummit.com

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⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & catching up
1:20 – 🎂 Happy Birthday Dr. Paul Swingle!
2:25 – RFK Jr and methylene blue brain claims
• RFK Jr. Takes This Blue Dye for Brain...
4:28 – Babies, vitamin D, and developmental risks
https://neurosciencenews.com/vitamin-...
6:20 – Politics and brain patterns?
• Liberal vs Conservative Brains? Dr. M...
7:30 – No cortisol = less stress? Jay explains
17:37 – Overarousal phenotypes: low voltage fast, beta spindles, fast alpha
23:05 – Tools to manage stress: HRV, GSR, EEG training
29:10 – Stress vs. Strain: know the difference
31:50 – Can you have too little stress?
33:25 – Gabapentin ≠ sleep aid: dangers of misuse
36:35 – 🎉 Jay’s Suisun Summit plans