🎙️ AI in EEG Analysis, ICA vs PCA, and Neurofeedback with Kids | 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 engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode discussing neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and brain training.

✅ Topic 1 Explained: Jay critiques the current state of AI in EEG interpretation, emphasizing the risks of overreliance and false positives without expert oversight.
✅ Topic 2 Deep Dive: The panel explores Independent Component Analysis (ICA) vs. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for artifact removal, highlighting the importance of correct statistical assumptions.
✅ Topic 3 Insights: Techniques for conducting EEG and neurofeedback with squirmy kids, including behavioral strategies, reward systems, and clinical flexibility.

✅ Additional Topics:
🎯 The “Treasure Chest” method for rewarding child participants
💪 Brain driving and training engagement for children
💡 How often to share training scores with clients
📻 Isabella Harson’s recovery from epilepsy and her Suisun Summit story
😴 The role of peptides and supplements in EEG and neurofeedback
🖐️ Why Michael Pierce’s insights on nutrition and brain health are vital
📅 Student grant funding through Suisun Summit recordings

🕒 Key Moments:
0:00 Welcome
0:30 Q/A Show Link https://www.youtube.com/live/BEloA3uU...
0:34 Jay Gunkelman not satisfied with EEG OCR and AI yet
7:40 PCA/ICA Principal Component Analysis—Gaussian vs. Non-Gaussian Distributions (Artifact Removal with AI)
19:28 Squirmy kids and getting a good EEG or Neurofeedback training
22:22 Treasure Chest rewards for kids
23:12 Brain Driving with kids
25:04 When do you give kids toy rewards?
31:40 Should Tech keep training scores from client
37:10 Isabella spoke at Suisun Summit on her positive experience with Neurofeedback and epilepsy
38:14 Peptides and effects on EEG Recording and Neurofeedback
39:05 We need Michael Pierce to come back on to talk about nutrition and EEG

✅ Event & App Updates:
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Jay Gunkelman's Events & Info: https://suisuncitysummit.com
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