Brain Health - Unchaining Your Pain

In this powerful episode, Dr. Ruth speaks with Paris, a care-experienced psychologist, about her journey through 14 placements in the care system after entering at age six. Paris opens up about trauma, identity struggles, and the emotional impact of growing up in institutional settings. She shares how key moments of support and advocacy helped her reclaim her voice and purpose. This is a story of...

This special compilation episode features transformative insights from four leading experts, offering a powerful exploration of how lifestyle and nutrition shape brain, gut, and hormonal health. From cognitive performance and dementia risk to gut function, hormonal balance, and environmental toxins, each perspective highlights key factors that influence long-term well-being. You’ll hear how B vita...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Ruth sits down with Dr. Carolyn to uncover the overlooked role of magnesium in brain health and chronic disease. They dive into why our food no longer meets our nutritional needs and how magnesium deficiency impacts everything from mood to memory. Dr. Carolyn explains the connection between cellular energy, mitochondrial health, and neurological decline. This conversa...

In this episode, Dr. Ruth interviews Professor Bill Ribbans, a leading trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a rich background in elite sports medicine. Bill shares his journey into medicine and the unique path that led him to working with top athletes. They discuss the challenges of treating sports injuries and the evolving nature of medical support in high-performance environments. Bill also recal...

Mathew Bojersk joins us in this episode to share his journey in the health and wellness industry. As the founder of CMO Clinics, he is committed to helping businesses grow and reach more people. His passion stems from his experience with fibromyalgia, which reshaped his views on healthcare and marketing. During the conversation, Mathew discusses how his struggle with chronic illness led him to see...

The episode welcomes San Qing, who joins Dr. Ruth in an insightful discussion. San Qing shares his journey, experiences, and the influences that shaped his path, setting the stage for a deep and thought-provoking conversation. The discussion explores themes of self-awareness, personal transformation, and the impact of belief systems on human potential. San Qing reflects on his experiences with med...

The episode "Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain" features pain therapist Katie Rothwell, who shares her journey with chronic pain. She discusses how pain isn’t just physical but also linked to emotions and stress. Her struggles with back pain while solo parenting and serving in the military shaped her perspective. This led her to develop the "Beat Pain" approach to help others regain control. Kati...

In this episode Dr. Ruth is joined by Hunter Dean, the Senior Vice President of R&D and Product Operations at ASEA, to learn about the exciting research, new product development, and the science behind redox signalling technology. The discussion highlights the role of redox signalling in cellular communication, mitochondrial health, and overall wellness. Hunter explains how ASEA has developed...

Dr Brown is a board certified sleep physician who is passionate about improving sleep health in families. She is the founder of RestfulSleepMD and is a speaker, coach and bestselling author of Beyond Tired. A sleep physician's guide to solving your child's sleep problems for good. Connect with Dr Brown: IG: @restfulsleepmd Linkedin:  linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown Website:  https://www.the...

Have you ever wondered how past injuries might be affecting your brain? Dr. Ruth never did—until she started struggling with focus, memory loss, and emotional ups and downs. What seemed like normal stress or aging turned out to be something far deeper: undiagnosed brain trauma. At 21, Dr. Ruth had what seemed like a minor accident. She fell off her bike without a helmet, hit her head, and brushed...

In this eye-opening episode of Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain, we are joined by Dr. Jenny Goodman, a trailblazer in ecological medicine and the author of  Staying Alive in Toxic Times . Together, we explore how modern lifestyles and environmental toxins are reshaping the way we age, often leading to chronic illness and preventable suffering. Dr. Jenny Goodman reveals the hidden dange...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Hokehe Eko, a renowned brain health expert, pediatrician, and author of "Children’s Love Letters," to explore the transformative power of love, connection, and intentional parenting.  Dr. Hokehe Eko shares practical tips for understanding your child’s unique “love language” and emphasizes how small gestures can create meaningful bonds that last...

This episode dives into the extraordinary life story of Mal Sword. From enduring financial devastation and personal loss to rebuilding his dreams and creating a life of fulfilment, Mal’s journey is nothing short of inspirational Through hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth, he turned setbacks into stepping stones and transformed his life from rock bottom to new...

In this transformative episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Elle Ballard, a holistic abundance mentor, speaker, author, and founder of the Women of the World Network. Elle's mission is to help women unlock their untapped potential, overcome personal and professional obstacles, and prevent burnout, all while living a life of abundance and balance. If you’re a busy professional or entrepreneur st...

In this episode of Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain , we meet Josh Miller, an inspiring individual with a fascinating story of self-discovery and resilience. Join us as Josh shares his powerful journey—from his experiences as a teacher, a law school student, and a professional in the cannabis industry to his path of understanding brain health at the Amen Clinics. Through heartfelt conversations,...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain! Today, Dr. Ruth is joined by the esteemed Dr. Deepak Rudvindran, a leading pain management expert with over 20 years of experience. With triple certifications in pain medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Rudvindran has dedicated his career to transforming how we understand and treat chronic pa...

Ryan is the author of the remarkable book Riding the Storm , which delves into his life story, shaped by a history of trauma. A survivor of sexual abuse, Ryan is a passionate advocate for mental health. Through sharing his personal experiences, he seeks to inspire others to overcome adversity, turn challenges into opportunities, and live a positive and meaningful life. His message is clear: no mat...

Sam Peters is a sports fanatic turned journalist who spent 20 years travelling the world covering some of the biggest matches on the planet and interviewing some of the biggest stars Having got increasingly concerned about professional rugby's injury profile, in 2013, while rugby correspondent at the Mail on Sunday, Sam convinced his bosses to launch the concussion in rugby campaign, which has sin...

Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD, examines the crucial connection between metabolic health and mental wellness. Drawing on his personal experience with his boys' neuropsychiatric symptoms, he discusses the role of dietary changes, particularly ketogenic diets, in balancing neurotransmitters and lowering neuroinflammation. Dr. Matt Bernstein introduces his comprehensive approach, which combines personalised...

Dr Ali Ajaz shares his story of how reading the book by Dr Daniel Amen ‘The End of Mental Illness’ redefined how he practises psychiatry and allowed him, through his experience as a forensic psychiatrist, to better serve his patients Dr Ali Ajaz graduated from Guy's, King's & St Thomas School of Medicine and trained in East London as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. He worked in the NHS for...

Aimmee Kodachian is a two-time global award winner, known as an “Inspirational Influential Global Impact” and “Global Woman Peace Ambassador,” and she is the author of “Tears of Hope” and “Tears of Hope = A miraculous story of a 12 year old girl’s message to humanity.” Aimmee’s mission revolves around empowering humanity through transformative educational programs on the EmpoweringHumanityMovement...

On 16th November 2016 Andy Woodward was the first ex professional footballer to reveal child abuse in the sport. This set a tidal wave around the globe and gave many people courage to speak out openly about abuse and the effects on mental health and trauma. In this episode Andy shares his story and discusses the impact trauma can have on humanity Discussed in this episode: 00:00 Show Intro 00:00 G...

Dr Ruth Allan reflects on the last 86 episodes of her show and shares five powerful insights from her interviews so far with guests on her show ‘Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain’ that you can apply to unchain your pain and live a healthier, happier life. Discussed in this episode: 01:45 The most important factor to your brain and whole body health 07:00 What factors trigger autoimmune conditions...

If you enjoy learning about novel approaches to enhancing your cognitive performance, I recommend you check out my conversation on redox signalling molecules in E75 with Jamie Thomson or E82 with Dr Nathan S Bryan on Nitric Oxide Get $100 off Neuronic products by using the code BrainHealth100. Visit*: https://neuronic.online/discount/BrainHealth100 Dr. Marvin Berman is the founder and President of...

Alison Shaloe is a qualified midwife and lactation consultant and Havening trainer by trade, as well as an energy healer and baby whisperer and author of the book ‘Baby Talk to Me - Spirit Baby Messages for the Journey to Motherhood’ She supports women on their journeys to motherhood practically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Part of her mission is to the heal the emotional wounds of the...