The Neuro Collective Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives into the intricate communication between your gut and brain — a relationship that influences your mood, memory, and overall mental health. With insights from experts, we explore how gut health impacts neurological function and how understanding this connection can empower you to take control of your mood and health. In this episode: The gut as a second brain: it...

Send us Fan Mail Length: 26 minutes Unlocking the Hidden Conversation Between Your Brain and Gut Explore how stress, nervous system regulation, and neural pathways influence digestive health and overall well-being. This episode unpacks the bi-directional communication between the brain and gut, highlighting practical steps to improve your health through understanding this vital connection. Main To...

Send us Fan Mail The Hidden Link Between Vestibular Health and Alzheimer’s Disease in Women In this episode, May Bagnell, IHP and Dr. Michael Bagnell explore the surprising connection between the vestibular system in the inner ear and cognitive decline, particularly Alzheimer's disease in women. They discuss how the vestibular system influences memory, spatial navigation, and overall brain he...

Send us Fan Mail Most cases of dizziness, anxiety, and exhaustion are dismissed as separate issues—what if they're all signs of a deeper, interconnected problem?  What if your body's signals of imbalance are really a breakdown in communication between your vestibular system and autonomic nervous system? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Michael Bagnell & May Bagnell, IHP reveal how co...

Send us Fan Mail Most cases of dizziness are mistaken for inner ear problems, but the reality is far more complex—and most doctors are missing crucial clues that could resolve decades of suffering.  In this episode, Dr. Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP expose the unseen factors behind chronic dizziness that traditional tests overlook—like sensory imbalances, brain compensation, and neural performance....

Send us Fan Mail Most people think vision happens in the eyes, but the truth is that vision is a brain function . In this episode of the Inside the Brain Series , Mae Bagnell,IHP explores the fascinating role of the occipital lobes , the brain's primary visual processing center. Learn how your brain transforms visual information into the experience of sight and why healthy visual processing i...

Send us Fan Mail What if one part of your brain quietly shaped your memories, emotions, identity, and even the meaning behind your life experiences? In this episode of our Inside the Brain series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP take a fascinating journey into the temporal lobes — the brain’s powerful “meaning makers.” Discover how this incredible region helps you decode the past, understand the p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue their Inside the Brain series with a fascinating deep dive into the parietal lobes — the brain regions responsible for sensory processing, body awareness, spatial orientation, attention, and sensory integration . Discover why some people feel easily overstimulated , overwhelmed in busy envir...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast as Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue their Inside the Brain series with a deep dive into the brainstem — the powerful control center responsible for breathing, heart rate, balance, stress regulation, sleep, swallowing, and autonomic function . Although small in size, the brainstem plays a massive role in your daily health and sur...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your emotions feel bigger than your thoughts? Why does stress affect your body so intensely? And why can a memory, smell, or song instantly transport you back to another moment in time? In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Inside the Brain Series by exploring one of the most emotionally influential...

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Inside the Brain series by exploring one of the brain’s most powerful and misunderstood systems — the basal ganglia . Deep within the brain lies this intricate network responsible for movement, motivation, habits, emotional regulation, and automatic behaviors . The conversatio...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think of the cerebellum as the part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination —but what if it’s also deeply connected to your mental clarity, emotional regulation, focus, and cognitive performance ? In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Inside the Brain series by exploring one of the most fascinating a...

Send us Fan Mail  We’re launching a brand new series on The Neuro Collective Podcast called INSIDE THE BRAIN , and we’re starting with one of the most essential regions for everyday life — the prefrontal cortex . This is the part of your brain responsible for focus, decision-making, emotional regulation, planning, and becoming who you want to be . If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or stu...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the “Why You Feel This Way” series, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell, IHP explore a deeply personal and often unspoken experience: not feeling like yourself anymore . In this solo conversation, May breaks down what is really happening beneath the surface when you feel more tired, less clear, disconnected, or different from who you used to be . This episode br...

Send us Fan Mail FEELING OVERWHELMED LATELY? YOUR BRAIN MAY BE TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING. In today’s episode of the Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell, IHP unpack why you feel overwhelmed so easily —and it’s not what most people think. It’s not about being weak or “too sensitive.” It’s about your brain’s current capacity to process everything coming at you . You may notice...

Send us Fan Mail TIRED BUT WIRED? HERE’S WHAT YOUR BRAIN IS TRYING TO TELL YOU Do you ever wake up feeling exhausted, yet your mind is already racing ? Or reach the end of the day feeling completely drained but unable to shut your brain off ? This pattern is more common than you think, and it’s important to understand that it’s not random and it’s not just about sleep . In this episode of The Neur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Why You Feel This Way series by unpacking one of the most unsettling and misunderstood symptoms people experience — dizziness, unsteadiness, and that “off” feeling . If you’ve ever felt like the ground beneath you isn’t stable, like you’re floating, swaying, lightheaded, or disco...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like your focus isn’t what it used to be ? Like your mind is constantly jumping from one thing to another, leaving tasks unfinished and making everything feel harder than it should? In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack the real reasons behind why you can’t focus —and it may not be what you think. Your brain is no...

Send us Fan Mail Why do you feel anxious… even when nothing seems wrong?  In this powerful episode of the Why You Feel This Way series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP break down the truth behind “anxiety for no reason” and why that feeling is never random.  They dive deep into the science of anxiety, revealing that it’s not just in your head. In fact, anxiety is often rooted in your physiology,...

Send us Fan Mail What if your constant exhaustion isn’t just about needing more sleep? In this powerful kickoff to our new series, “Why You Feel This Way,” Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack one of the most common and frustrating experiences people face today: feeling tired all the time—even when everything looks “normal.” If you’ve ever woken up exhausted, relied on caffeine just to function,...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of the series, we bring everything together by focusing on the true foundation of brain health — the nervous system . Throughout this journey, we explored therapies like vestibular work, visual therapy, neuromodulation, movement, and sensorimotor integration . But underneath all of these is one powerful driver: whether your nervous system is regulated or dysr...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful continuation of the Why Behind the What series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP bring everything together by exploring one of the most foundational truths in neuroscience : the brain develops, adapts, and heals through movement . This episode dives deep into sensory motor therapy , revealing how movement is not just physical activity—but a critical driver of brain...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP sit down with Dr. Adam Harcourt to challenge the way we think about migraines . Instead of viewing migraines as “just headaches,” this conversation reframes them as a brain-based neurological condition rooted in genetics, brain function, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Harcourt introduce...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful continuation of our Why Behind the What series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell explore the fascinating world of neuromodulation therapies , a rapidly advancing approach that is transforming how we support brain health, cognition, and recovery . At its core, the brain is driven by electrical and chemical communication . When these signals become inefficient, whether d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP continue their powerful series, “The Why Behind the What,” diving deeper into the science behind the therapies used in clinic. After exploring the vestibular system in a previous episode, they shift focus to a fascinating and often overlooked connection —the role of the visual system and eye...