Send us Fan Mail We’re honored and delighted to have Dr. Akil Taher, who has done everything from triathlons to skydiving, hang gliding and scuba diving. He did all of this AFTER going through open-heart surgery at age 61. Since heart disease is one of the major risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood of developing dementia, I just had to invite him to share his story of plant-powered transformation. Some Highlights: 2:30 Why older people are happier than young people, de...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in anxiety based disorders. Since mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are well-known risk factors for dementia, this week’s discussion with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, licensed clinical psychologist, is very important when considering your brain health. We know that medications prescribed for mental health issues have many serious side effects and do not solv...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many ways that being connected to the earth can help improve your sleep, your creativity, and especially your brain health. This week's guest on Brain Health Matters is Dr. Laura Koniver, the Intuition Physician, and she shares many important ways that we can improve our overall health and of course our brains, simply by making that all-important connection to the earth. Some Highlights of the Interview: 03:06 Medical evidence of the importance of groundi...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms. Because we are both determined to make dementia rare and optional, I am excited to have her back on the show to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share the results of her successful clinical trial in whi...

Send us Fan Mail Be sure to subscribe to be among the first to get this important information, and help getting the word out is very much appreciated. Write a review or share our podcast with those who can use some help with brain health. Learn the many ways YOU can take control of your health by visiting BrainHealthMatters.Today or visiting our BLOG This week's episode: Dr. Beverly Yates is an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who helps people get control over their blood s...

Send us Fan Mail This week's gust is Kim Murphy, a certified Plant-Based Health Coach and the founder of Simply Plant Based Kitchen and an Amazon best-selling author of her new book, Plant Powered. She was inspired to start a whole food plant based lifestyle to improve her own health after she lost her Dad to Alzheimer’s. Kim started her business, Simply Plant Based Kitchen, because she wanted to help busy & overwhelmed people learn how to make whole food plant based eatin...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s inspiring interview was with plant-based dietician Juliana Hever. chatted about what it means to have a healthy weight and how to achieve that. But you may be wondering why that is so important for the brain? Well, studies have shown that, a high BMI, or Body mass index, which is our weight-to-height ratio, is linked to slightly lower brain volumes. That’s one issue, but more concerning for many people as we age, is the waist-to-hip ratio. High BMI AN...

Send us Fan Mail Want more strength? Want more brainpower? Want to feel more alive? Want to banish depression and/or brain fog? Then you need to watch this episode of Brain Health Matters, because Kate Kunkel's guest, Erik LeHane, is a dedicated physical therapist who has devoted his life to helping active seniors STAY active and healthy. As the visionary founder of the Gaitway Group, Erik has established an exclusive practice that places a special emphasis on preventative physical therapy,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Brain Health matters – I just KNOW you are going to love this interview this week. Kathy Fester, a long-time music educator and advocate joined me to talk about the importance of music education and music engagement at ALL ages. Her enthusiasm and sheer joy made this one of my favorite interviews of all time. Whether you’re a parent trying to decide if it’s worthwhile to spend money on music lessons, or a senior struggling a bit with loneliness or some cognitive de...

Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to Brain Health Matters, a series of courses, programs and podcasts designed to help you become healthier so your brain can become happier and stronger. In this week's podcast with host Kate Kunkel, we explore the the importance of a positive attitude and the many ways a healthier brain can give us a better career and, of course, a better life. You won't want to miss this beautiful conversation with fellow brain health coach, Allison Liu. Allison Liu is a...