179. Neurofeedback Explained: Tuning the Brain for Better Focus, Flow, and Function | Sarah Murphy

Most people know how to train their bodies, but what about training the brain?

Dr. Andrew Fix welcomes back Sarah Murphy, the founder of OMNI Neuro, for a conversation about neurofeedback, what it is, how it works, and why it matters. After navigating her own recovery from a head injury, Sarah turned that experience into a practice that helps others build resilience and stronger cognitive function. So what happens when we treat the brain like a muscle that can be strengthened and refined?

They explore how brain mapping and qEEG assessments lay the groundwork for personalized training plans that support everything from better sleep and stress regulation to sharper focus and long-term performance. Can mental flexibility be learned? How does the brain-body connection affect how we show up at work, at home, or in sport? Whether you’re a high performer or someone just trying to feel more in control of your day, this episode invites you to rethink what your brain is truly capable of.

Quotes

• “If you’re doing a cold tub and this and that, and this and that, and you’re noticing that you’re still waking up and wondering what else you can do to improve your mental state, then neurofeedback is going to be something you’re going to want to look at.” (12:13 | Sarah Murphy)
• “Neurofeedback will allow your brain to connect to your body again, to help you understand what’s best for you in that moment, right then, right there without the rumination, without the mental chatter, without the overthinking.” (12:58 | Sarah Murphy)
• “Neurofeedback allows your brain to have more flexibility to be vulnerable with the person across the dinner table, the person that matters the most.” (13:25 | Sarah Murphy)
• “If you put your brain first, the rest is going to follow suit.” (30:58 | Sarah Murphy)

Links

Connect with Sarah Murphy: www.omninfb.com

www.omni-dna.com

Sarah Murphy is the founder of OMNI Neuro, a Colorado-based neurofeedback practice born from her own recovery journey after a head injury. With nearly a decade of experience and training under qEEG Diplomates, she blends science and strategy to help clients enhance brain performance. At OMNI, Sarah supports peak performers, athletes, executives, and families in areas like concussion recovery, mental resilience, sleep, and stress management.

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