In Your Head with Leigh Richardson

Join Dr. Leigh Richardson on this enlightening episode of In Your Head with Dr. Leigh Richardson, featuring a special conversation with Dr. Katy Dondanville. As the Chief Scientific Advisor for USAA's Face the Fight Initiative, Dr. Dondanville shares compelling insights into the collaborative efforts of corporations, foundations, non-profits, and veteran-focused organizations to combat veteran sui...

In this episode of "In Your Head," Dr. Leigh Richardson sits down with Kevin Jameson of the Dementia Society of America to explore the often misunderstood world of dementia. Kevin shares his deep knowledge and personal experiences, providing a unique perspective on the emotional and psychological landscape of dementia. Dementia affects millions of individuals and their families, causing significan...

In today's episode of "In Your Head," host Sandra Beck interviews Dr. Leigh Richardson and delves into the profound psychological impact of collective trauma in the workplace. As we navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the challenges of inflation and international conflicts, we must not underestimate the toll these events have taken on our mental well-being. Dr. Leigh high...

Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Radio speaks with Alex Sharpe who provides unique expertise in Cybersecurity, Governance, and Digital Transformation. He manages the delicate balance between the business realities, operational effectiveness, and the threat that cyber security holds in today’s business environment. Join us today to learn how Alex’s exper...

Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Radio speaks with Dr. Joe Serio, to share his Leadership knowledge that has evolved from rich life experiences. Being a leader and the 9th out of 12 children provides a unique point of view as does being the only American to work in the Organized Crime Department of the Soviet Police. Joe is the founder of the 360 Dispat...

Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Radio speaks with Justin Noppe, mental fitness coach, to talk about The 10 Harmonies (a mental fitness framework), how every physical fitness aspect has a mental fitness equivalent, the importance of emotions in performance and productivity, and the role of challenges in our feelings of fulfillment. Dr. Leigh Richardson...

Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Radio speaks with Michele Phillips, award-winning author, workshop leader, transformational coach and president of Key Performance, to talk about cultivating the mindset of a winner through positive psychology. She discussed looking for the good news instead of focusing on fear, how to soothe our own emotions and make ha...

Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, the leading health coaching expert in the functional medicine movement, to talk about how health coaching is transforming healthcare, empowering people to become CEOs of their own health, and the power of positive psychology. Sandra also discussed how she co-founded The Function...

Dr. Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy & Brain Health at AARP, to talk about staying sharp through the pillars of brain health - social interaction, sleep, proper food, stress management, exercise and mental fitness. Cognitive decline is NOT inevitable, and AARP has free online resource...

Leigh E. Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Captain David Marquet, former submarine commander and author, to talk about how to make better decisions as a leader by stepping out of yourself and learning to be someone else, be somewhere else and be sometime else. He also discussed with Dr. Leigh about the importance of complementing an objective,...

Leigh E. Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Tanya Cole-Lesnick, psychotherapist turned personal development coach, to talk about clearing your energetic clutter or limiting beliefs and behaviors to be able to find authenticity and build new habits. She also delved on finding connection and clarity in group coaching, and the importance of how to...

Leigh E. Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Ny Whitaker, CEO, entrepreneur, educator, political strategist and philanthropist, to talk about women and servant leadership, the power of collaboration, community and civic engagement, and the importance of reflection and checking on ourselves and each other. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Br...

Leigh E. Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with John Aidan Byrne, award-winning journalist, editor, filmmaker, and podcast host, to talk about the realities and challenges faced by the Western world today including extreme division in society, the pitfalls of social media, and alcoholism and addictions especially in the creative industry. John also...

Leigh E. Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Bill Keller, owner of Staffing Global, to talk about how he channeled his personal resilience, learning mindset and emotional intelligence towards powerful servant leadership and agility for his team, especially during times of crisis. Learn about the story of the Chinese farmer, the leadership style o...

Leigh E. Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Nick Murray, tech entrepreneur, full-time biohacker, and co-founder/CEO of Wake Network, to talk about everything you don't know and should about psychedelic wellness and fungi therapy. Nick invites you to be informed and gain peace of mind about these so-called magic mushrooms, the products of his com...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Ira Wolfe, Future of Work Global Thought Leader and Millennial Trapped in a Baby Boomer Body, to talk about the critical role of adaptability in the future of work, the impact of AI, and breaking our addiction to certainty and being fearful of change and challenges. He encourages us towards having a growt...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Barb Jordan, founder of Always Bev Personal Safety workshop, educator and public speaker, to talk about protecting yourself from predators, whether strangers or people you know, by always being vigilant and using intuition and situational awareness, and watching out for warning signs and red flags. She pr...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with William Toti, retired submariner, military speaker and consultant, and author, to talk about his unique perspective of serving both as a military CO and a corporate CEO, in order to help veterans understand how industry is different from active duty through his book From CO to CEO. He provides insight on...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Anthony Purcell, spinal cord injury (SCI) survivor and founder of the charity Walking with Anthony. Anthony talks about his major diving accident that left him paralyzed, and reflects on the importance of mental health, a support system and celebration of small victories. His experiences inspired him to a...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Brad Yates, personal development consultant, bestselling children's book author, EFT expert and presenter, to talk about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and how tapping can clear your subconscious blocks through meridian points in the body to help with mental well-being, regulating stress and decision-...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Gary C. Cooper, Chairman of Palmetto Infusion, CEO and Founder of The Carolus Company, and author, to talk about his book The Success Paradox: How to Surrender and Win in Business and Life, that he wrote after a journey of business success that also caused failures in other aspects of his life. He talked...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Ruth Poniarski, artist and author, to talk about her struggles with mental illness triggered from ingesting angel dust, a negligent doctor and hiding her condition, then finding the right doctor and the support she needs, including turning to painting and writing poetry. She eventually wrote her memoir, J...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Jeff Golden, author, teacher, activist and founder of nonprofits, to talk about his award-winning book, Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, where he teaches us to nourish our well-being and find happiness within ourselves and the world around us, and not in the l...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, to talk about perimenopause, what it is and the symptoms, the need to spread its awareness for women, getting support and focusing on self-care, foods to prioritize and avoid, and finding resources for women's health via NourishDoc. Leigh Richardson is also the auth...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Nellie Harden, family life and leadership coach, to talk about parenting your children and teenagers to build a strong foundation with attention, communication and accountability. Leading by example, Nellie parents her four daughters through The 6570 Family Project, named after the 6,570 days before your...