What if the fastest way to a stronger mind is learning to listen to it? Dr. Kylie sits down with Peter Giblin to trace a remarkable path from a teenage concussion to a methodical, experiment-driven approach to consciousness. The thread through it all is practical: treat attention like a tool, test your beliefs with experience, and use simple practices to rewire the subconscious patterns that drain your energy and fog your choices.

Peter shares how injury pushed him into unplanned meditation, heightened sensitivity, and a decades-long study of Tibetan Dzogchen and a Gabonese wisdom lineage. He explains why identity built on roles eventually cracks under pressure, and how aligning with your essential nature can restore executive function, motivation, and mental clarity. We explore the real stakes of thought hygiene—why negative thinking has consequences, how intention shapes behavior, and what it looks like to bring compassion online when anger feels justified.

If you’re seeking a clear path to mental resilience, spiritual clarity, and everyday performance, this conversation gives you tools you can use today. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more people build an unshakable brain.

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

What if your brain didn’t have to sprint for worth every day? We explore a gentler path: a two‑minute practice of letting God hug you—no striving, no checklists, just safety, breath, and the steady sense that you are loved because you exist.

I share a candid moment from therapy that reframed how I think about value, productivity, and love. We talk about the burnout pattern so many high achievers know: looking polished on the outside while fraying on the inside. Then we ground that insight with a simple, repeatable ritual you can try this week. Find a quiet spot, turn off the noise, breathe a little longer on the exhale, and imagine a full, steady embrace. If words help, use short affirmations like “God loves me” and “God has my back.” This small act signals safety to your nervous system, shifting you out of survival mode and into a calmer, more resilient state.

We also touch on marriage therapy and the skill of receiving love without rushing back to the to‑do list. Choosing the right therapist matters, and so does the micro‑practice of staying present in a hug long enough for it to land. By unlinking worth from output, you reduce stress reactivity, soften conflict, and strengthen connection. Faith meets neuroscience here: pressure receptors, breath, and vivid imagery help your brain encode a reliable cue of calm you can return to during hard moments.

If you’re tired of proving and ready to allow, press play and try the two‑minute hug each day this week.

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Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

Treat to liver to heal the brain? Sounds counter-intuitive but it's the truth. Today we sit down with Dr. Jeff Knight to map a practical plan any caregiver of an autism/spectrum child can begin: support the drainage funnel—liver, colon, kidneys, lymph—so the nervous system stops running on overload. When elimination improves and liver burden drops, behavior often softens, sleep deepens, and everyday stressors don’t hit as hard.

You’ll also hear grounded stories that put hope within reach. None of this is about cure claims; it’s about stacking small wins—better poop, better sleep, fewer tantrums—until daily life feels lighter. Think singles and doubles that put your family in position for bigger, better moments.

If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for a method, start with the liver, protect the nervous system, and build at a pace your child can tolerate. Reach out to Dr. Jeff for his guidance at healthempoweredfamilies.com

As always, please share this with someone who needs tangible next steps, subscribe for more science-backed strategies, and leave a review to help other families find us.

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

A child doesn’t just change your schedule—they change your cells. We dive into the science and meaning of microchimerism, the extraordinary transfer of fetal cells into a mother’s body that can persist for decades and even integrate into the brain. With research showing that up to 6% of a mother’s brain DNA may come from her children, we explore what this living mosaic means for identity, healing, and the way connection shows up in everyday physiology.

Guided by Dr. Kylie’s clinical lens and personal story of loss and love, we unpack how these cells travel to the heart, lungs, liver, skin, and neural tissue, and what early evidence suggests about their role in tissue repair and immune boosting.

This episode blends clear science with real-life resonance, offering a grounded take on why motherhood can feel like a permanent rewrite at the deepest level. If you’ve ever sensed that love leaves a physical imprint, here’s the evidence that it does. Press play, reflect on what it means to carry someone with you. If this moved you, I'd be honored to have you 1- follow the show, 2- leave a review, and 3- pass it to a friend who could use a science-backed reminder that connection is biology. Thanks!

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

What if the problem isn’t your willpower, your schedule, or even your thyroid—but a brain running on low vitamin D? We reframe “the sunshine vitamin” as a true brain hormone and unpack why living at a “normal” 32 rarely restores mood, focus, or sleep. Drawing on real stories—hot flashes gone in weeks, anxiety quieted, hair shedding slowed, and even fertility surprises—we connect the dots between vitamin D, neurochemistry, and the kind of steady energy that makes you feel like yourself again.

We also dig into how vitamin D activates the enzymes that produce serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, how it protects brain cells. Then I share my powerful 3 month vitamin D protocol (with a twist on why).

For listeners ready to personalize further, we share how a brain-focused DNA test can map neurotransmitter pathways and guide diet, training, and recovery choices that match your nervous system state. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review telling us what changes first for you. Learn all your labs with my book found on Amazon too: Unshakeable Brain. You'll be the best person to read your own labs.

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

One breath of cinnamon and butter can turn a crowded kitchen into a time machine. We dig into why scent doesn’t just remind you of moments—it transports you back into them—by following the direct pathway from the nose to the amygdala and hippocampus, the brain’s hubs for emotion and memory. No detours, no filters, just a visceral flash of home, comfort, and belonging that feels like you’re there again.

Happy Thanksgiving!

If holiday stress creeps in, you’ll have a clear, evidence-based way to reset in seconds—no app, no device, just your breath and a familiar aroma. I'd be forever grateful for your review on this podcast and if you shared it with your friends and family on social media. Have a great holiday!

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

On this special edition of a Tuesday brain bite, since it's the week of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share with you the power of GRIT and what the research says about it.

For all those seeking to reach goals, how important is GRIT? Inside this brain bite we break down why grit beats talent, how passion and perseverance work together, and how to train your brain for long-term goals. A simple two-question check and one small weekly action help you build sustainable commitment without burnout.

Loving this new podcast? Please share it on your social media and leave a review so it's easier for others to find as well. Let's build Unshakable Brain's together.

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie

What if your strongest muscle isn’t a muscle at all? We make a bold case that mental fitness—not just physical training—is the real foundation for performance, health, and resilience. You’ll hear why a brain-first routine can protect you from burnout, sharpen focus, and steady your emotions when life gets loud.

We break down the core capacities that mental fitness trains:

• sustained attention,
• emotional regulation,
• cognitive flexibility,
• resilience,
• and stress management.

Using clear, science-backed language, we connect daily habits to brain systems—the prefrontal cortex that keeps you calm under pressure, the hippocampus that accelerates learning, and the amygdala that reacts less when you practice regulation. Then we map out practical, five‑minute tools you can start today.

By the end, you’ll have a weekly challenge to start your own mental fitness streak and a clearer view of how small, deliberate practices can rewire your brain at any age.

If this sparked a shift in how you think about training, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves the gym but skips “brain day,” and leave a quick review to help more people build an unshakeable brain.

Note: This podcast episode is sponsored by Dr. Rewire's Brain DNA test. Learn more at Unshakeablebrain.ai. If you're a practitioner and you're interested in adding this at-home lab test to your toolkit, go to Unshakeablebrain.ai/expert.

I, Dr. Kylie, no longer work with clients in any endeavor. If you'd like more support for your health, I recommend working with the physicians at the EllieMD telemedicine platform. To get started, go to https://elliemd.com/?bp=drkylie. For health and wellness experts looking to provide this resource to your clients, get started at https://elliemd.com/join-us/?bp=drkylie.

Thank you for joining the Unshakeable Brain community. Dr. Kylie