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 risk factors that can contribute to the likelihood of developing dementia, I just had to invite him to share his story of plant-powered transformation.  Some Highlights: 2:30 Why older people are happier than young people, despite physical...

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’s discussion with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, licensed clinical psychologist, is very important when considering your brain health. We know that medications prescribed for mental health issues have many serious side effects and do not solve the root of any...

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 important ways that we can improve our overall health and of course our brains, simply by making that all-important connection to the earth.  Some Highlights of the Interview: 03:06 Medical evidence of the importance of grounding 06:09 How to...

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 educational platforms. Because we are both determined to make dementia rare and optional, I am excited to have her back on the show to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share the results of her successful clinical trial in which dementia...

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 YOU can take control of your health by visiting BrainHealthMatters.Today or visiting our BLOG This week's episode:  Dr. Beverly Yates is an internationally acclaimed diabetes expert who helps people get control over their blood sugar. Alzheimer's...

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 improve her own health after she lost her Dad to Alzheimer’s.  Kim started her business,  Simply Plant Based Kitchen, because she wanted to help busy & overwhelmed people learn how to make whole food plant based eating simple, easy, and...

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 shown that, a high BMI, or Body mass index, which is our weight-to-height ratio, is linked to slightly lower brain volumes. That’s one issue, but more concerning for many people as we age, is the waist-to-hip ratio. High BMI AND high waist-to-hip ratios...

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 therapist who has devoted his life to helping active seniors STAY active and healthy. As the visionary founder of the Gaitway Group, Erik has established an exclusive practice that places a special emphasis on preventative physical therapy, aimed at...

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 enthusiasm and sheer joy made this one of my favorite interviews of all time. Whether you’re a parent trying to decide if it’s worthwhile to spend money on music lessons, or a senior struggling a bit with loneliness or some cognitive decline, you will...

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 importance of a positive attitude and the many ways a healthier brain can give us a better career and, of course, a better life. You won't want to miss this beautiful conversation with fellow brain health coach, Allison Liu. Allison Liu is an Amen Licensed...

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 diagnosed with an auto-immune disease or dementia, this is an especially important episode. The research that Kate shares in this episode can be found HERE.  To catch all the previous issues of Brain Health Matters podcast, visit Brain Health...

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 works 6:15 You can remember people's names! 16:44 Using all of your senses to remember keys, glasses, if you locked the door, etc. 18:00 The importance of being mindful 21:05 Self down affects  your memory - BELIEVE in yourself to stay independent 22:29 Tips for focus and the myth of multi-tasking 28:32 Work...

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 the connections between our brains and what and how we see. Some highlights of the show: 4:04 At 19, Trent learned that he had cerebral palsy and how he overcame the pain and limitations to help others 9:00 How a chance encounter with a vision...

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 to subscribe to Brain Health Matters right here on YouTube or on your favorite podcast service at https://brainhealthmatters.buzzsprout.com/ to ensure that you get all of the latest episodes as they are released, because in every episode, we share...

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 on YouTube or your favorite Podcast service to have access as soon as each episode is released. In this week’s episode, Amy Galper joins us to share the amazing power of aromatherapy for healing body, mind, and spirit. You'll come away with so much...

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 show who have an uncommon or controversial topic. Please note that the opinions of guests on the show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or Brain Health Matters. Disclaimer: The information shared in this program is not meant to be, nor...

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, and toxins and learn many ways to turn off their threats to the health of our brains. If you’ve ever struggled with mysterious symptoms that have been dismissed, or all recommended treatments have failed, you need to listen to this show! Evan Brand is...

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, Christopher Manning, the Mindfulness Man, joins Kate Kunkel to share the many ways that meditation can help us concentrate, learn, and deal with stress.  Some highlights of the interview: 2:31 Do you have to sit cross-legged with your fingers in circles to meditate...

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’s very special guest is Craig Goldberg. Craig is the president and co-founder of Inharmony Interactive, a company dedicated to creating VAT technology that enables us to experience sound and frequencies in a unique and powerful way. Some important points in the podcast: 3:30...

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 behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain...

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, and Kate has given you several powerful steps based on this research to help you protect your health and lower your chances of developing cognitive decline. You can follow up on this research with the links provided here: Sleep and Noradrenaline...

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 not been shown how this works in real life. In this episode of Brain Health Matters with Kate Kunkel, Dr. English helps us understand how to tap into our own inner knowing to heal ourselves body, mind and spirit. And wait ‘till you hear how The Blues can...

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 – supplemental to your diet. And the steps you need to take before you begin supplementing are important. Kate lays them all out for you here. Experts referred to in the podcast: Dr. Edward F. Group III Dr. Anne Shippy Brian Vaszily Dr. Dale Bredesen Dr....

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/living and how to use essential oils holistically for optimal mind, body, soul health. Like so many other survivors of a TBI, Marita found it necessary to go outside the allopathic medical world to find healing. In this episode of Brain Health Matters...