Brain Wellness - the Podcast

Dr. Ayla Wolf, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, is a leading specialist in neurological rehabilitation and the author of the newly released book, The Concussion Breakthrough: Discover the Missing Pieces to Recovery. She hosts Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she is known for her integrative approach to treating complex con...

Dr. Diana Driscoll, OD, FAAO is an internationally recognized authority on the autonomic nervous system and a pioneering voice in the treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related chronic conditions. She earned her doctoral degree from The University of Houston College of Optometry and began her journey by studying idiopathic autonomic dysfunction through ophthalmic exa...

Heidi Hill, Au. D., is a compassionate and highly experienced Doctor of Audiology with over 29 years in the field. She is the founder and owner of Hearing Health Clinic, a private audiology practice serving the Osseo, MN community for more than 18 years. Dr. Hill is known for her expertise in neuroaudiology, a specialized branch of audiology that focuses on how the brain and auditory system work t...

Mark Faulkner is passionately committed to leveraging the power of science to help everyone live their best, healthiest, and most active lives. An avid inventor and innovator, he holds 19 patents and has founded several companies rooted in science and dedicated to world-class research. Mark’s goal is to revolutionize global health through innovation in the nutraceutical and biochemistry markets. M...

Nicole St. John is an Occupational Therapist with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS). As part of Hennepin Healthcare’s TBI Program, she has treated a wide range of diagnoses with a focus on neurological dysfunction and visual impairments related to brain injury. Nicole specializes in neuro-vision rehabil...

Kim Wyand is a physical therapist who currently works for Sway Medical as their director of customer experience. For the past ten years she has been working in various outpatient orthopedic settings and with sports teams and over the last six has specialized in concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation. Kim was a regional program coordinator for a concussion management team that helped t...

Dr. Ashleigh Moreland is a clinical psychotherapist with a PhD in Neuroplasticity, and founder of the Re-MIND Institute, where she specialises in helping people rewire their brains for emotional wellbeing, resilience, and deeper connection. With over two decades of academic, clinical, and lived experience, Ash brings a unique blend of neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and practical tools that ac...

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her...

Dr. Kyla Pearce (she/her) is the Senior Director of Programs, Research, and Operations at LoveYourBrain, a national nonprofit that delivers evidence-based holistic health programs for the TBI/concussion and caregivers. As a researcher and yoga and mindfulness teacher, she oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of LoveYourBrain’s programs on a large scale. She has trained over 3,000 cl...

Helena Allegra is a brain injury survivor, writer, advocate, and trauma educator who's turning personal pain into public impact. She wants to help shift how we talk about invisible injuries — to bring more awareness, funding, and humanity to recovery. After a life-changing concussion, she now creates resources for healing the nervous system, reclaiming identity, and navigating chronic illness,...

Aly McGee maintains her license as an independent clinical social worker. Although she may not be able to do what she once did, she is learning to do other things with the same passion she had to build River Counseling, a thriving mental health clinic in Isanti, MN, in spite of a motorcycle accident on August 8th, 2020, at 3:47 p.m. Life was one way one minute, and the next, everything was differe...

Corey Levy is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant and the Co-Founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test. Corey has dedicated his career to transforming how we understand and manage indoor air quality to help guide individuals with complex medical issues back to health. His work has been pivotal in assisting homeowners, building managers, and healthcare providers in uncovering hidden i...

Parker Nelson is a registered dietitian with a bachelor's in business marketing and a master's in Applied Nutrition. He currently works as a dietitian at an eating disorder treatment center and works 1-on-1 with individual clients seeking weight management advice and general nutrition counseling. He lives in Northern California with his wife Alexis and his two boys, Collin and Max.   Find...

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her...

Dr. Brandon Crawford DC, FIBFN-CND is advancing neurological care with breakthrough non-invasive techniques that have helped patients with severe conditions regain functions—from mobility to speech—without drugs or surgery. As the inventor of the FDA-cleared 528i Laser, and the proprietary Energy Sensory Movement (ESM) method, Dr. Crawford has documented remarkable improvements across a diverse pa...

Mimi Hayes is an American comedian, speaker, and author of "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." Hayes wrote her first memoir while recovering from a brain injury at the age of twenty-two. Her honest take on trauma and love followed her to the stage as a stand-up comedian where she has performed on stages such as TEDx, Denver Comedy Works, Broadway Comedy Club, The Moth, Sta...

Dr. Brian Tierney is a somatic psychologist, neuroscience professor, and psychotherapist with a passion for integrative healing. Specializing in trauma resolution, couples therapy, and integrative psychotherapy, he blends cutting-edge science with ancient practices to create transformative healing experiences.   Find Dr. Tierney at:  www.somaticdoctor.com Facebook:  https://m.facebook.com/brianwil...

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her...

Alyssa Simpson is a Phoenix-based Registered Dietitian and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist who is redefining digestive health. Specializing in IBS, SIBO, and other gut challenges, she blends traditional expertise with the latest insights in gut function—such as the critical roles of the gut-brain connection, microbial balance, and lifestyle factors like stress management and sleep quality—...

Andrea Zimmerman and Ivy Emery are Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioners and co-owners of Harmoni Wellness. They have served in OBGYN for over 20 years combined. While working in the OBGYN field, they identified a gap in care around perimenopause, menopause, pelvic floor/ vaginal and sexual health. They started their own practice last April to address not only these gaps in care b...

Megan Hurley is a brain injury survivor who transformed her challenges with cognition, communication, and focus into a mission of hope and resilience. Through resources to re-learn writing and speaking, she discovered her passion for inspiring others to overcome life’s greatest obstacles with strength and determination. A former high school teacher, Megan is a motivational speaker, educator, and a...

Mandi Dickey is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in healthcare. She is a three-time Top Nurse Practitioner award winner, received the Faculty Excellence award in her previous role of nursing professor, has been on the review committee for several nursing textbooks, and was the recipient of the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. In 2022, Mandi began her...

Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham is an award-winning, nationally certified medical speech language pathologist, a highly respected and passionate public speaker. She owns Serenity Speech Therapy, a private Telepractice. Dr. Kelli is also founder of Brain Talk Foundation, a nonprofit that raises awareness about different neurological and neurodegenerative conditions with a special focus on concussion, traumat...

Vincent Schaller, MD, CIC, DABFM is a board-certified physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. He has been a Certified Impact Consultant for over 15 years, and is the medical director for the Mid-Atlantic Concussion Alliance, which he founded in 2010 to meet the growing needs of concussion and TBI patients seeking treatment in his region. Dr. Schaller and his staff have treated over 17...

Monica Mangelson is an applied neuroscience trained and certified life-purpose coach, full-time world traveler, adventure junkie, and a total foodie. Her obsession with uncovering the science of how our brains work—and turning that into simple, actionable steps—led her to create the Neuro Fulfillment Formula to help women rediscover themselves, trust their instincts, and build a life that feels tr...