The Neurologic Wellness Podcast

On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Mary Collings, longtime chiropractor for the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience working with elite athletes, Dr. Collings discusses the evolution of sports medicine, athlete recovery, load management, wearable technology, leadership, and creating championship-caliber...

EPISODE 123 | Balancing Your Brain With Dr. Ryan Worley of NeuroBalance Solutions What if chronic dizziness, anxiety, brain fog, or balance problems aren't simply symptoms to manage—but signs of dysfunctional neural pathways that can be retrained? On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster dives into the science behind Functional Neurology and how targeted neurological r...

On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with the owner of the Infinity Neuromotor Development Center, Dr. Josh Madsen, to discuss pediatric neurological development and the importance of early intervention for developmental challenges. The conversation explores why the "wait and see" approach can be problematic, especially given how rapidly the brain develop...

On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with Chris Cannon of M2MMA to discuss how technology is transforming safety in combat sports. We explore how AI, real-time biometric tracking, and centralized medical data are improving our understanding of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). With innovations like smart gloves and mouthguards, athletes can tr...

In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster speaks with Cameron Allen of Neuro Progeny about using heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback and virtual reality to retrain the nervous system. After witnessing his brother's long-term struggle with depression and traumatic brain injury, Cameron became committed to finding more effective neuro-based solutions beyond tradition...

EPISODE 119 | On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with Peter McLaughlin from BlueSky Hypnosis to explore the misunderstood nature and therapeutic power of hypnosis. Topics include: • Hypnosis as a natural state of focused concentration • The subconscious mind as the true behavioral powerhouse • Why past trauma still activates fight-or-flight • Hypnothera...

EPISODE 118 | Dr. David Traster Sits Down with Allie Chandler: Chronic Illness, Lyme Disease, Mold Toxicity & POTS Recovery In this episode, Dr. David Traster interviews Allie Chandler about her journey through severe Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). After years of neurological, cardiac, and digestive dysfunction — including nearly two years bedbou...

EPISODE 117 | On this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Conner Bor of NeuroActive Spine and Rehab Center to explore neurodevelopmental disorders, Autism, ADHD, pediatric functional neurology and a proactive model for addressing developmental delays. Many children present with vestibular dysfunction, retained primitive reflexes (such as ATNR), speech d...

In this episode, Dr. David Traster of The Neurologic Wellness Institute sits down with Mark Faulkner of CON-CRĒT Creatine to explore the expanding science of creatine — far beyond strength training. With a background in physics, biochemistry, forensic toxicology, and athletic drug testing, Faulkner shares how creatine hydrochloride (CrHCL) was discovered and how it differs from traditional creatin...

EPISODE 115 Can you train your brain in the gym? In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster speaks with Aaron Delgrolice, founder of Hybrid Fitness Training, about integrating neuroscience into movement and fitness. Aaron explains his top-down nervous system approach, emphasizing that neurological systems fire before muscular tissue. By assessing and retesting visual, ve...

EPISODE 114 | Understanding Therapeutic Plasma Exchange with Dr. Peter Miller In this episode, we interview Dr. Peter Miller of VIP TPE in Boca Raton, Florida, to explore the science and clinical application of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), also known as apheresis. We discuss: • What TPE is and how it works • ASFA guideline categories and clinical evidence • TPE in Guillain-Barré Syndrome, PA...

EPISODE 113 | Treating Concussions with Dr. Melissa Biscardi In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, we interview concussion expert Dr. Melissa Biscardi about her multidisciplinary background and her work advancing brain injury rehabilitation. Topics include ocular motor dysfunction after concussion, her PhD research into virtual reality interventions in postconcussion syndrome, develo...

EPISODE 112 | Is chronic illness rooted in the body—or in how the  brain and nervous system are communicating ? In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , Dr. Cathleen King of  Primal Trust  shares her deeply personal recovery journey and the neuroscience behind nervous system regulation, brain retraining, and identity-level healing. After years of Lyme disease, mold toxicity, autoimmun...

PODCAST 111 | Dizziness can mean many different things — and understanding the nervous system is key to treating it correctly. In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , Dr. Traster is joined by  Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT from Vestibular First , a specialist in vestibular rehabilitation and balance disorders. Together, they explore how the vestibular system works, why dizziness is oft...

PODCAST 110 | In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , host  Dr. David Traster  interviews  Dr. Cedrick Noel , a chiropractor and functional neurologist with more than two decades of experience helping patients who haven't found answers elsewhere. Dr. Noel discusses his evolution into functional neurology starting as a student with the Carrick Institute, the development of his multidi...

PODCAST 109 | In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , Dr. David Traster welcomes  Dr. Ayla Wolf , an experienced clinician specializing in the integration of  functional neurology and Chinese medicine . With over 20 years in private practice, Dr. Wolf shares how acupuncture, herbal medicine, movement therapies, and nutrition can modulate the nervous system, improve autonomic regulati...

PODCAST 108 | In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , Dr. David Traster interviews Dr. Jonathan Chung to discuss modern neurologic care, upper cervical chiropractic, dizziness, and the growing influence of social media on patient health beliefs. Dr. Chung explains his clinical philosophy centered on  anti-fragility, resiliency, and health independence , while addressing common miscon...

PODCAST 107: Dizziness is one of the most complex and misunderstood symptoms in neurology — and it's rarely just an inner ear issue. In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast ,  Dr. David Traster  speaks with  Dr. Amir Kheradmand , vestibular neurologist at  Johns Hopkins University , about how dizziness, vertigo, balance, vision, and the brain are deeply interconnected. This conversatio...

PODCAST 106 | From One Clinic to a Global Classroom: Adrenal Fatigue, Natural Medicine & Modern Health Truths | Dr. Bradley Campbell In this powerful episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , host  Dr. David Traster  sits down with  Dr. Bradley Campbell , chiropractor, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, educator, and author, to explore how modern stress, nervous system dysregulation, and life...

Episode 105 | Neuromodulation Explained: The Future of Drug-Free Brain Therapy with SOZO Brain Center In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , host  Dr. David Traster  sits down with  Matthew Papadopoulos, CEO of the Sozo Brain Center , one of the world's leading authorities in  non-invasive neuromodulation . The  Sozo Brain Center , based in Cyprus, is internationally recognized for...

PODCAST 104: The Eye–Brain Connection — Neurovision, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Aakash Shah In this episode of the  Neurologic Wellness Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah , a leading neurovision specialist , to explore the powerful connection between vision, brain function, and human performance . Dr. Shah works with patients ranging from infants to professional athlet...

The Posture-Brain Connection: How Posture Rewires the Brain, Impacts Balance, Movement, and Neurological Health – with Mat Boule Posture is not just structural — it is neurological. In this episode of The Neurologic Wellness Podcast , Dr. David Traster sits down with posturology expert Mat Boule to explore how posture directly programs the brain, influences balance, coordination, movement efficien...

What if your vision is not just about seeing… but about how your brain functions?   In this episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Paul Brewer, OD, an optometrist who specializes in functional vision and neuro-optometric rehabilitation.   We explore how vision is deeply wired into your brain, and how improving visual processing can drastically change balance, cognition, mood, and human perf...

  PODCAST  102 — Treating Mold | Neuropeptides, Herbs, Exosomes & More! Guest:  Dr. Jared Seigler Host:  Dr. David Traster | Neurologic Wellness  Podcast Mold illness isn't just an allergy — it can derail your immune system, disrupt neuropeptides, impair detox pathways, and even trigger neurological symptoms. In today's episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Jared Seigler to break down one...

EPISODE 100 — THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY OF FIGHTING Guest: Lucas Rosa – Professional MMA Fighter, Watson Fellow, Author What does it take to fight — not just with your body, but with your mind? In this milestone 100th episode of The Neurologic Wellness Institute Podcast , we sit down with professional MMA fighter Lucas Rosa , a rare combination of fighter, scholar, and philosopher. Lucas do...