The Neuro Collective Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore the powerful concept of the “why behind the what.” Many patients call asking what therapy can treat their condition, but Dr. Bagnell explains that healing begins by asking a deeper question: why is the brain producing these symptoms in the first place? Rather than focusing only on a diagnosis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP explore one of the most hopeful discoveries in modern neuroscience—neuroplasticity , the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, rewire, and heal throughout life . For many years, science believed the brain was largely fixed after childhood and that damage from injury, stress, or aging had limit...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP coming to you from our Naples studio. In this powerful episode, we tackle a question that so many people are quietly asking: Is it Anxiety or Nervous System Overload? In a world where the word “anxiety” is used almost casually, it’s crucial to pause and understand what your body is truly communicatin...

Send us Fan Mail Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Struggle to find the right word? Feel mentally slow, fuzzy, or like your brain is moving through mud? In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack the reality of brain fog — what it is, why it happens, and why it shouldn’t be dismissed as “just stress” or “just getting older.” Brain fog may not be a formal diagnosis, bu...

Send us Fan Mail Step inside a functional neurology evaluation in this fascinating episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast . Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell,IHP pull back the curtain on the diagnostic tools , clinical reasoning , and brain based measurements used to understand why symptoms persist when traditional approaches often fall short. Many patients arrive after exhausting conventional...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP explore a critical shift in how we understand health challenges: symptoms are signals, not diagnoses . Rather than viewing symptoms as isolated problems to suppress, they unpack why the body’s responses are meaningful indicators pointing toward deeper neurological patterns. Through...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the most powerful conversations begin imperfectly — a shared screen, a few laughs, a little chaos — and then unfold into something deeply meaningful. In this heartfelt session, May Bagnell, IHP joins a live audience for an honest, grounding conversation about mindset, healing, and the nervous system , offering a perspective that is both practical and profoundly encouragi...

Send us Fan Mail Screen time and social media have become woven into everyday life, but what happens when digital exposure begins reshaping how the brain functions? In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore how excessive screen use can influence attention, emotional regulation, sleep rhythms, and mental clarity in both children and adults. They unpac...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP explore a powerful reframe: your brain isn’t failing—it’s adapting . Continuing the conversation on exhaustion despite normal labs , they explain why symptoms like fatigue, pain, anxiety, and poor sleep are often signs of a nervous system stuck in survival and safety mode , not evidence t...

Send us Fan Mail  In this powerful kickoff episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell begin a new series focused on helping you rewrite your health this year by addressing a question they hear every day in clinical practice: Why are you exhausted even when your labs are “normal”? This conversation speaks directly to those who feel chronically fatigued, foggy, unmotivated...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring Men’s Health Series episode, Dr. Michael  join LMD’s Alive Educational Series to dive deep into the foundations of brain health, metabolic balance, energy, stress resilience, and longevity . With over 35 years of experience in functional neurology, Dr. Bagnell shares his personal journey into neuroscience—shaped by his father’s traumatic brain injury—and how it i...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , May Bagnell sits down with Ellie, MD for an honest and empowering conversation about women’s health through a brain-based lens . Together, they explore how hormones, metabolism, and the nervous system work together—and why so many women experience symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, sleep disruption, and we...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell welcome Jimmy Hill , former Royal Marine Commando and UK Special Forces operator , filmmaker, and advocate for healing after military service.  Jimmy shares his extraordinary journey—from high-tempo special operations to surviving multiple gunshot wounds , years of rehabilitation, and redefining purpose...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, Dr. Michael  Bagnell take a deep dive into dementia and Alzheimer’s disease , breaking down long-standing myths and revealing what modern neuroscience is teaching us about prevention, progression, and brain resilience. The discussion begins by clarifying that Alzheimer’s is NOT caused by aluminum , dispelling outdated fears, while emphasizing that toxin...

Send us Fan Mail In this deep and honest conversation, Dr. Michael Bagnell break down some of the most misunderstood and widely discussed brain health concerns today: anxiety, ADHD, and cognitive decline —and why a one-size-fits-all, medication-only approach often falls short . The discussion begins with anxiety , exploring what’s actually happening in the brain . Dr. Bagnell explains how overacti...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, Dr. Michael Bagnell explore one of the most commonly asked—and misunderstood—topics in brain health today: marijuana and its effects on the brain . The discussion begins with a real-world experience: marijuana helping with anxiety, sleep, and overall mood . But the conversation quickly goes deeper, asking the questions most people aren’t asking: What...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael Bagnell sit down with Shawn Ryan , former Navy SEAL and podcast host, for an in-depth conversation on short-term memory loss and what it reveals about brain health. Shawn shares his personal experience with forgetting thoughts mid-sentence—whether in conversation, on camera, or in everyday life and how those symptoms br...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast as we step into 2026 together. In this episode, May Bagnell, IHP reflects on the recently completed December series, Lighting the Way , and shares what was still on her heart as the new year began. Rather than focusing on resolutions, rigid plans, or “fixing” ourselves, this conversation invites you into a differen...

Send us Fan Mail As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP welcome you to the final episode of the Lighting the Way series. This conversation marks both an ending and a beginning—a moment to pause, reflect, and intentionally step forward into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and hope. This episode is not about learning one more thing. It is about integration . O...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of the Neuro Collective Podcast, hosts Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP dive deep into the critical role of sensory integration in understanding ADHD, autism, and anxiety. They highlight how these challenges often stem from the way our brains process sensory information, rather than mere behavioral issues. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how...

Send us Fan Mail Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging—and this episode explains why. In Episode Six of the Lighting the Way series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP explore dementia, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s through a lens of hope, prevention, and modern neuroscience , sharing why these conditions are often the result of chronic inflammation, immune imbalance, metabolic stress, an...

Send us Fan Mail What if your brain’s best days are still ahead ? In Episode 5 of our Lighting the Way December series , Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP explore one of the most exciting frontiers in neuroscience and regenerative medicine: peptides — powerful biological messengers that help the body repair, regenerate, and restore balance . This conversation isn’t about symptom suppression...

Send us Fan Mail How Neuroplasticity Works & Why Your Brain Is Never Stuck   In this powerful December episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell continue the Lighting the Way series with one of the most hope-filled discoveries in modern neuroscience : your brain is never stuck .  This conversation explores how neuroplasticity —the brain’s ability to rewire, reorgani...

Send us Fan Mail In this holiday edition of The Neuro Collective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP invite you to slow down, settle in, and explore one of the most fascinating discoveries in modern neuroscience: the glymphatic system —your brain’s nighttime detox network . As part of our Lighting the Way series, this episode dives into how deep, restorative sleep acts as biological medicin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The NeuroCollective Podcast , Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Lighting the Way series with a deep dive into the Gut-Brain Axis , exploring how your microbiome shapes your mood, focus, and sleep , especially during the holiday season. They discuss why the gut functions as an ecosystem , how increased sugar, stress, and disrupted routines can suppress...