Brain Shaman
Brain Shaman
Michael Waite
Brain Shaman is a philosophical and scientific journey towards better brain health. Michael Waite discusses how you can change your brain state and overall nervous system via behavior, nutrition, nature, and technology. Mental illness, addiction, and low brain function are destroying so many people and societies. By becoming increasingly disconnected from our natural mind-body-world and plugged into the artificial ones, we are getting sicker, weaker, and less free. We must become more conscious of how the information that we consume (in the form of action, food, drugs, sensory input, media, etc.) affects our brain. This podcast teaches you how to reconnect with your primordial nature, reprogram your brain, regain your freedom, and redirect your life. 
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1 hr 13 min
Andrew Engbring: Family-Led Addiction Recovery | Episode 181
Andrew Engbring is a family intervention specialist and founder/CEO of Reflection Family Interventions, a recovery and family-intervention organization that helps families navigate drug addiction and mental health challenges while healing together as a family system. In this episode, we discuss addiction and the role of familiy in recovery. Connect and Learn More Website: reflectionfamilyinterventions.com Resources Books: When the Solution Becomes the Problem by Mike Barnes People: Claudia ...
Aug 5
57 min
Lincoln Stoller: Out of the Boxes and Into Your Adventure | Episode 180
Lincoln Stoller is a psychotherapist, physicist, and author of books including The Learning Project, Becoming Lucid, and Operating Manual for Enlightenment. In this episode, we discuss living with honesty, courage, and commitment, and why meaningful growth often means moving beyond conformity and reward-driven paths. Lincoln shares perspectives on taking action without guarantees, embracing exploration for its own sake, and giving yourself space to get lost while remaining calm. We explore cr...
Jul 29
1 hr 16 min
Jacob Hill: Hiring People with Criminal Convictions | Episode 179
Jacob Hill is the founder and CEO of Offploy, a UK-based social enterprise he started in prison in 2016 to help people with criminal convictions find employment. In this episode, we discuss crime, what causes it, and how rethinking our labels and assumptions about criminals can create opportunity, meaningful work, and help reduce crime. Connect and Learn More LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacobrohill Website: offploy.org Resources Books Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanMan's Se...
Jul 22
1 hr 5 min
Lisa Riegel: Brain Science for Better Classrooms | Episode 178
Lisa Riegel is the author of NeuroWell and CEO of the Educational Partnerships Institute, helping schools design brain-based classrooms that support how students learn and thrive. In this episode, we discuss how to use neuroscience to create better learning environments and outcomes for today’s world. Connect and Learn More Website: lisariegel.com | epinstitute.net Books: NeuroWell | Aspirations to Operations | Stop Doing What Doesn’t Work LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lis...
Jul 15
1 hr
Joelle Kaufman: Cancer and Life's Unexpected Turns | Episode 177
Joelle Kaufman is a cancer survivor and the author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball. In this episode, she shares insights from her own cancer journey and the mindset shifts and practical steps we can take to prepare for and navigate a cancer diagnosis and other curveballs in life. Connect and Learn More Website: joellekaufman.com Book: Crushing the Cancer Curveball Podcast: Kicking Cancer's Ass Instagram: @kickingcancers.ass LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joellekaufman Resources Man's Sear...
Jul 8
57 min
Amy Weintraub: Hand and Breath Practices to Shift Energy and Mood | Episode 176
We’re back with Amy Weintraub, yoga therapist, author, and founder of LifeForce Yoga. In this episode, we learn about and practice some simple yet powerful yoga exercises focused on the hands and breath to shift your energy, mood, and perception. Connect and Learn More Website: amyweintraub.com Books: Yoga for Depression · Yoga Skills for Therapists · Temple Dancer Card Deck: Yoga for Your Mood YouTube: @AmyWeintraubAuthor Instagram: @amylifeforceyoga Facebook: @...
Jul 1
1 hr 10 min
Alan Lazaros: Curiosity, Reflection, and Finding Your True Path | Episode 175
We’re back for round 2 with Alan Lazaros, exploring how to find your authentic self and path to success through curiosity, contemplation, and honest reflection. We talk about how to learn, think, and grow into your highest potential. Connect and Learn More Website: nextleveluniverse.com Podcasts: Next Level University · The Conscious Couples Podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc Instagram: @alazaros88 Resources Books Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian...
Jun 24
44 min
Jules Acton: Oak Trees and the Hidden Worlds Within | Episode 174
Jules Acton is a British environmentalist, author of Oaklore, and ambassador for the Woodland Trust. In this episode, we explore the enchanting world of oak trees, from the tiny creatures that live in them to the interconnected life around them, and how these trees weave through human history, culture, and life. Connect and Learn More Book: Oaklore Website: julesacton.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jules-acton-574b0522 Instagram: @julieblowfish Resources Books Entangled Life by Merlin...
Jun 17
54 min
Kisha Reynolds: Hypnotherapy for Hair Pulling & Skin Picking | Episode 173
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Jun 10
52 min
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