Hello, Brain :)

What happens to your brain during perimenopause? Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen to explore how changing hormones can affect brain health, memory, focus, mood, sleep, and stress. They break down why brain fog and cognitive changes can happen during perimenopause and share practical ways to support brain health through sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress regulati...

How do you actually measure how well your brain is performing? On this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Reed Hanoun, CEO of NERON AI, to explore the emerging world of brain performance measurement and neuromotor control. Reed has spent decades developing technology focused on human health, performance, rehabilitation, and measurement. Now, through NERON AI, he is focused on...

Why do we replay conversations in our heads? Why can making a simple decision sometimes feel impossible? And why does thinking things through occasionally turn into a cycle of endless questions, scenarios, and “what ifs”? In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to explore the science behind overthinking and repetitive thought patterns....

What does each part of your brain actually do? In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen welcome psychologist and researcher Dr. Tiffany Copeland back to the show for a fascinating tour of the human brain. Together, they break down some of the brain’s major regions and explore how they communicate with one another to influence the way we think, feel, behave, learn, re...

What does your gut have to do with your brain? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von Leden, Dr. Dan O’Brien, and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen to explore the connection between gut health and brain health. We break down the gut-brain axis in simple terms and talk about how digestion, food, the microbiome, mood, energy, and cognitive per...

What if brain health technology could move beyond the clinic and become something people could experience in the places where they already live, work, learn, recover, and age? In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Tanja Yardley, Founder and CEO of Brainnovation Network, to explore the story and vision behind the NeuroLounge. They discuss why a new...

Is “mom brain” actually a thing? In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von Leden, Dr. Dan O’Brien, and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen to explore what really happens to the brain when you become a mother. From forgetfulness and distraction to cognitive overload and emotional changes, the conversation goes beyond the joke of “mom brain” to explore how the brain adapts to the...

What if feeling better starts with understanding your brain and nervous system? In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams sits down with Jasmine Hunt to explore the connection between the brain, nervous system, stress, and mental well-being. They discuss how stress shows up in the body, how breathing, movement, yoga, and mindfulness can influence our state, and why reconnecting with oursel...

What causes brain fog, and why does it sometimes feel like your brain is running on empty? In the Season 2 premiere of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden, Dr. Dan O’Brien, and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen to explore the causes of brain fog, mental fatigue, distraction, focus, and cognitive performance. They discuss why brain fog happens, how to tell what’s really going on, and w...

What happens in the brain when anxiety takes over, stress becomes overwhelming, or our emotional reactions feel automatic? In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen sit down with school psychologist and researcher Dr. Tiffany Copeland to explore the connection between the brain, emotions, behavior, the nervous system, and our life experiences. Together, they discuss ho...

What happens when an ADHD diagnosis finally gives you an explanation for the way your brain works but there’s still another problem you can’t explain? In this special episode of Hello, Brain :), Dr. DeJ’a Crippen turns the microphone around and interviews the show’s OG host, Collin Adams, about the experiences that ultimately led him into brain health, neuroscience, and the Brainnovation Network....

In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin sits down with Dr. Dan O’Brien, MD, MBA, PhD, an award-winning physician, healthcare leader, and innovator passionate about improving patient outcomes through technology. With experience spanning neuroscience, sports medicine, cardiology, medtech, public health, and healthcare management, Dr. Dan brings a unique perspective on where healthcare is headed...

In this special episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin sits down one-on-one with Dr. Ramona Von Leden to learn more about the person behind the passion for brain health. Before Season 2 begins, get to know Dr. Ramona as she shares her professional journey, what inspired her work, and the experiences that shaped her mission to help others optimize their brain health. From meaningful career moments to...

Before we kick off Season 2 of Hello, Brain :) , we're taking some time to introduce the incredible people who will be helping lead the conversations ahead. In this special episode, host Collin Adams sits down with Dr. DeJ'a Crippen for a conversation that goes beyond credentials. You'll get to know the person behind the title. Her journey into brain health, the experiences that shaped...

Stroke recovery doesn't end when formal rehabilitation does. In this episode, Collin Adams and Dr. DeJ'a Crippen sit down with physical therapist and researcher Jemma Kim to explore how physical activity, sedentary behavior, confidence, social support, and community environments influence long-term recovery after stroke. Together, they discuss why walking in a clinic doesn't always tra...

In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams sits down with Chaandani Khan, founder of Return to Life, to discuss her journey through persistent post-concussive symptoms and how it inspired her mission to improve concussion care. Together, they explore the hidden challenges of brain injury, the importance of patient-centered care, and how lived experience can help transform recovery for other...

The brain health world is growing fast but finding products you can trust isn't always easy. In this episode, Collin Adams sits down with Balraj Dhillon, Director of Product Partnerships at Brainnovation Network, to explore the Brainnovation Marketplace, how products are selected, who it's built for, and how to confidently navigate today's brain health technologies. Explore the Brainnovation Marke...

In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams sits down with Glen Lubbert, CEO of Stamina Lab, to explore the power of Solution-Focused Coaching. Glen shares his journey, what makes this coaching approach different from traditional methods, and how focusing on solutions instead of problems can create lasting change. They also discuss the Foundations of Solution-Focused Coaching program, who it...

What if balance is really a brain function? Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden welcome vestibular rehabilitation pioneer Sheila Thelen to explore the powerful connection between the vestibular system, brain health, concussion recovery, and healthy aging. Discover how vestibular training is transforming care for people with dizziness, neurological conditions, and balance disorders and why the fu...

In this episode of Hello, Brain :) , Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden sit down with Eric Guerrieri, President and Co-founder of Korrect Life, to explore the science of human performance, brain health, and optimization. Together, they discuss Eric's journey in building Korrect Life, the critical role the brain plays in motivation and performance, the foundations of lasting energy and focus...

Can you train your brain the way you train your body? In this episode of Hello, Focus :) , Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Mustafa Hamada, co-founder of Mendi, to explore the science of neurofeedback and its growing role in improving focus, performance, stress resilience, and brain health. Together, they discuss how neurofeedback works, why real-time brain training can be so powerful, who benefits...

How do you understand what's happening inside the brain without looking at it directly? In this episode of Hello, Brain , Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona von Leden sit down with Austin Prather from WAVi to explore how EEG brainwave technology is making brain health assessment more practical and accessible. They discuss what WAVi measures, who can benefit from brain mapping, why objective brain dat...

This week on Hello, Brain , the mic gets passed. Dr. Ramona Von Leden takes over the interview, giving Collin the chance to switch seats and share his own perspective on one of the fastest-growing tools in brain health: neurofeedback. Together, they unpack what neurofeedback actually is, how it works in the brain and nervous system, and why it’s becoming such a powerful tool for performance, regul...

In this episode of Hello, Brain , Alex Doman joins hosts Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden to explore how personalized sound and music can support brain health, nervous system regulation, recovery, and performance. As the founder of Advanced Brain Technologies and creator of The Listening Program , Alex shares the science behind sound as brain input, who benefits most from these tools, what th...

In this episode of Hello, Brain , Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden sit down with Liam Pingree, founder of Neuronic, to explore how near infrared light technology is being used to support brain function, recovery, and performance. Together, they break down the science behind transcranial photobiomodulation in simple, approachable language, discuss who may benefit from this technology, and expl...