We’re honored and delighted to have Dr. Akil Taher, who has done everything from triathlons to skydiving, hang gliding and scuba diving. He did all of this AFTER going through open-heart surgery at age 61.Since heart disease is one of the major

Control Anxiety in a Holistic Way to Enhance and Protect Your Brain

Dec 14th, 2023 33m 40s

This week, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in anxiety based disorders.Since mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are well-known risk factors for dementia, this week’

Can Grounding Improve your Brain?

Nov 30th, 2023 42m 9s

There are so many ways that being connected to the earth can help improve your sleep, your creativity, and especially your brain health.This week's guest on Brain Health Matters is Dr. Laura Koniver, the Intuition Physician, and she shares many

Clinical Trial proves that dementia can be reversed

Nov 16th, 2023 33m 13s

Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and education

Does Diabetes Affect Your Brain?

Nov 2nd, 2023 37m 11s

Be sure to subscribe to be among the first to get this important information, and help getting the word out is very much appreciated. Write a review or share our podcast with those who can use some help with brain health. Learn the many ways YO

Go Plant-Powered for a Healthier Brain and a Longer Life

Oct 19th, 2023 33m 29s

This week's gust is Kim Murphy, a certified Plant-Based Health Coach and the founder of Simply Plant Based Kitchen and an Amazon best-selling author of her new book, Plant Powered. She was inspired to start a whole food plant based lifestyle to

Lose Weight and Build a Better Brain with Julieanna Hever and whole plant foods

Oct 5th, 2023 29m 5s

This week’s inspiring interview was with plant-based dietician Juliana Hever. chatted about what it means to have a healthy weight and how to achieve that. But you may be wondering why that is so important for the brain? Well, studies have sho

Move it or Lose it! A Healthier Brain Comes with Exercise

Sep 21st, 2023 37m 47s

Want more strength? Want more brainpower? Want to feel more alive? Want to banish depression and/or brain fog?Then you need to watch this episode of Brain Health Matters, because Kate Kunkel's guest, Erik LeHane, is a dedicated physical therapi

The Many Ways Music Benefits Your Brain AND Your Life

Sep 14th, 2023 39m 14s

Welcome to Brain Health matters – I just KNOW you are going to love this interview this week.Kathy Fester, a long-time music educator and advocate joined me to talk about the importance of music education and music engagement at ALL ages. Her e

Banish the Brain Fog and Boost your Memory with BRIGHTMINDS

Sep 7th, 2023 46m 23s

Hello and welcome to Brain Health Matters, a series of courses, programs and podcasts designed to help you become healthier so your brain can become happier and stronger. In this week's podcast with host Kate Kunkel, we explore the the importan

The Link Between Alzheimer's and Auto-Immune Diseases

Oct 26th, 2022 8m 39s

In this week's episode, Kate Kunkel shares the latest research that reveals why all those expensive Alzheimer's drugs are failures, and demonstrates the link between our immune system and Alzheimer's.If you or someone you love has been diagnose

Memory Hacks to Improve Your Life

Oct 12th, 2022 31m 5s

Memory Expert Rena Yudkowsky joined Kate Kunkel on Brain Health Matters to share her short and easy tips and tricks to improve your memory.Some highlights of the show:2:13 How memory works6:15 You can remember people's names!16:44 Using all of

How your Eyes can Impact Brain Function and Health

Sep 28th, 2022 28m 42s

In this touching story of overcoming pain and reading disability, Trent McEntire shares how he used his own pain to help others regain their mobility and quality of life.Trent joined Kate Kunkel on this episode of Brain Health Matters to share

This is your Brain on Alcohol

Sep 14th, 2022 33m 33s

For season two we will be releasing a new episode every two weeks so that your host, Kate Kunkel, can focus on treating the many clients who are seeking help to improve their brains, and to complete her latest book, The Mindful Brain.So be sure

Aromatherapy: So Much More than a Pretty Scent

Aug 31st, 2022 31m 41s

Welcome to Brain Health Matters with Kate Kunkel, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.Be sure to subscribe

Cannabis and Magic Mushrooms: Forbidden Fruit or Powerful Healers?

Aug 24th, 2022 34m 58s

Brain Health Matters is a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia. From time to time, we invite guests on the sh

Clear your Body of Mold, Parasites, and Toxicity for a Healthier Brain

Aug 17th, 2022 38m 34s

Welcome to Brain Health Matters, a podcast dedicated to helping you connect with the people and resources that will help you improve your memory, boost your brain, and reduce the risk of developing dementia.This week, we tackle mold, parasites,

Can Meditation Improve Your Brain?

Aug 10th, 2022 30m 55s

A Sound Approach to a Better Brain

Aug 3rd, 2022 40m 29s

Build a Better Brain with MicroNutrients

Jul 27th, 2022 38m 50s

This week on Brain Health Matters, Kate Kunkel interviews Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan. She is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada.Dr. Kaplan’s interest in the biological basis of behav

News You Can Use to Boost Your Brain and Prevent Dementia

Jul 20th, 2022 22m 56s

In this episode of Brain Health Matters, Amen Certified Brain Health Professional Kate Kunkel shares some of the latest important research on risk factors for dementia and other brain disorders including dementia and anxiety.Knowledge is power,

Healing with Our Thoughts and with The Blues

Jul 13th, 2022 36m 16s

Dr. Tanya English has been working for 30 years in the healing field, first as a massage therapist, then as a chiropractor and energy healer. Dr. English has been inspired by the idea that we have been born with power to heal but people have no

Supplements, The Good, The Bad, and the Confusing with Kate Kunkel

Jul 6th, 2022 29m 16s

This week, Kate Kunkel guides you through what she calls the “minefield” of nutritional supplements by sharing gems of information released in the recently broadcast docu-series, “Supplements Revealed”.Remember, supplements are just that – supp

Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Jun 29th, 2022 27m 37s

Marita Rahlenbeck is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury and helps others struggling to regain what was lost after an injury of this magnitude. She is a dedicated advocate for living a holistic lifestyle and loves to teach about clean eating

Your Eyes are Windows to the Health of your Brain

Jun 22nd, 2022 34m 10s

Dr. Thomas Lewis is a medical scientist with advanced degrees from MIT and the Harvard School of Public Health. He has developed novel algorithms to predict and measure chronic diseases with an emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases. He uses a