Why are anxiety, depression, and ADHD affecting so many people today? Is it possible that brain health plays a bigger role than we realize?

In this fascinating conversation, Christine sits down with Dalana Brimhall, of The Good News Doctor, to explore the growing field of neurofeedback and brain health. Dalana shares her remarkable family story of helping her father recover after a devastating spinal injury, explains how neurofeedback works, and discusses why she believes many mental health struggles begin with how the brain is functioning.

Together they explore the relationship between faith, resilience, trauma, emotions, and mental health while discussing practical ways to care for the brain God has given us.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, caring for someone with cognitive decline, or simply want to learn more about optimizing your brain health, this conversation offers hope and a fascinating look at an emerging approach to mental wellness.

This episode shares one practitioner's perspective on brain health and neurofeedback and is intended for educational purposes. It is not medical advice.

Topics Discussed:

• How a devastating family accident shaped her life and career
• Helping her father recover after years in a wheelchair
• Why brain health and mental health are deeply connected
• What neurofeedback is and how it works
• The science of neuroplasticity and training the brain
• Why emotional regulation matters for anxiety and depression
• The difference between masking symptoms and strengthening brain function
• Brain health strategies for trauma recovery
• How neurofeedback is being used with ADHD, anxiety, depression, concussion recovery, and cognitive decline
• Why learning something new every day strengthens your brain
• The impact of social media on today's generation
• Practical daily habits for protecting your brain and mental health

🔹 Connect with Dalana

https://www.thegoodnewsdr.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Why Brain Health Matters

02:55 Dalana's Incredible Family Story

06:05 Faith Through Trauma and Recovery

11:35 Building a Brain Health Ministry

13:05 What Is Neurofeedback?

15:00 The Hidden Connection Between Brain Function & Mental Health

20:40 Can Anxiety and Depression Be Treated Naturally?

25:10 Trauma, Resilience & Healing the Brain

26:25 What Neurofeedback Sessions Actually Look Like

34:00 Stroke Recovery, Brain Injury & Cognitive Health

35:10 Why Every School Should Teach Brain Training

41:50 Social Media, Mental Health & Daily Brain Habits

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