What if the missing piece to better health isn't another supplement, diet, or protocol, but your brain? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Susan Robbins sits down with Dr. Jackie Kilraine, chiropractor, board-certified neurofeedback specialist, and fellow epigenetic human performance coach, to explore how the brain influences everything from stress and sleep to chronic pain, focus, and overall well-being.

Together, they unpack the science behind brainwaves, why so many people get stuck in survival mode, and how unresolved stress can shape the way we think, feel, and function. Dr. Kilraine explains how neurofeedback works to retrain dysregulated brain patterns, helping people move beyond anxiety, overwhelm, insomnia, and burnout so they can experience greater calm, clarity, and resilience. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still don't feel your best, this conversation offers a powerful new perspective on where healing truly begins.

Key Takeaways

• What neurofeedback is and how it helps retrain dysregulated brain patterns
• The different brainwave states and how they influence stress, sleep, focus, and overall health
• Why chronic stress and unresolved trauma can keep your brain locked in survival mode
• The connection between brain function, chronic pain, anxiety, and emotional well-being
• How genetics, lifestyle, and brain health work together to shape long-term wellness
• Simple ways to begin supporting a calmer, more resilient brain

Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2, where Susan and Dr. Jackie Kilraine connect the dots between the brain, the immune system, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, PTSD, and why calming the brain may be one of the most overlooked strategies for improving long-term health.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Dr. Jackie Kilraine:

Website: https://www.mydivinelife.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekilraine/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@expressingoptima4750

Find all of Susan’s Resources and links in the show notes:

https://healthyawakening.co/2026/09/14/episode140/

Connect with Susan: https://linktr.ee/susanrobbins

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