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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 encouraging.

Centered around the framework Awaken, Align, Act, and Ascend, this episode explores how our thoughts shape our physiology, how identity influences behavior, and why true wellness must begin with nervous system regulation rather than symptom chasing. May shares insights from her work alongside Dr. Michael Bagnell, highlighting a root-cause, systems-based approach to health while emphasizing a truth many overlook: the body often reflects the stories we tell ourselves.

This conversation moves beyond traditional health advice and into the deeper drivers of transformation — self-perception, stress patterns, rest, and intentional habits. From the concept of “training for calm” to the importance of morning and evening routines, listeners are invited to reconsider what healing really requires and how small internal shifts can unlock significant change.

A standout theme of the episode is identity. Rather than focusing on breaking bad habits, May reframes growth as outgrowing limitations through new self-identifiers, illustrating how the way we see ourselves quietly directs our capacity for change. The discussion ties mindset to biology, performance to regulation, and ambition to internal alignment.

Whether you are navigating fatigue, stress, health challenges, or simply a desire for a new season of life, this episode offers a grounded reminder: sustainable transformation begins internally, and progress is often closer than it appears.

• Why thought patterns directly influence the nervous system
• The hidden cost of living in chronic stress physiology
• The power of rest as a neurological skill, not a luxury
• “Training for calm” and regulating your state on command
• How identity shapes habits, motivation, and resilience
• The Awaken → Align → Act → Ascend framework for change
• Rethinking wellness through a root-cause lens
• Using shorter timelines to accelerate growth and momentum

This episode is a powerful blend of neuroscience, mindset, and real-world application — designed to inspire reflection, clarity, and forward movement.

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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 unpack why digital overload can mimic ADHD-like patterns, contribute to anxiety, amplify emotional reactivity, and leave people feeling wired yet exhausted.

This conversation moves beyond fear-based narratives and instead focuses on understanding the brain’s adaptive mechanisms. From white matter development and dopamine activation to nervous system fatigue, the discussion highlights how modern digital habits interact with core neurological processes.

You’ll also hear practical, realistic strategies for recalibrating the brain without extreme measures — including simple daily shifts that support focus, emotional stability, and restorative sleep.

If you’ve noticed focus challenges, mood swings, brain fog, or digital burnout in your household, this episode offers clarity, insight, and a path forward.

Healing is not about rejecting technology — it’s about restoring rhythm, regulation, and agency.

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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 that something is broken.

Through clinical insight, relatable analogies, and personal experience, they discuss how the brain prioritizes protection over performance, why symptoms are a form of communication, and how shifting from frustration to curiosity and personal agency can transform the healing journey. This episode highlights the importance of personalized guidance, early nervous system regulation wins, and understanding the why behind your symptoms so you can stop pushing through and start working with your body toward sustainable healing.