Brainthropology

Have you ever been dizzy or had vertigo? On today’s podcast, you will learn what the vestibular system is and what happens when there is a problem with this system. Host Debbie Loftus sits down with Shelly Roller (PT, MPT, CPPS) and Amanda Kelch (PT, DPT, MHS, NCS) to talk about what Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is and what a typical VRT treatment session looks like. Show Links: Vestibular.orgDizziness-and-balance.com BPPVAging and Dizziness: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/vsig-english-pt-fact-sheets/aging-and-dizziness2ca035a5390366a68a96ff00001fc240.pdf?sfvrsn=e0a35343_0BPPV: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/vsig-english-pt-fact-sheets/bppv.pdf?sfvrsn=94e15343_2Common Vestibular Function Tests: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/vsig-english-pt-fact-sheets/common-vestibular-function-testsa2b735a5390366a68a96ff00001fc240.pdf?sfvrsn=5ab45343_0Why See a PT for dizziness: https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/vsig-english-pt-fact-sheets/why-see-a-pt-for-dizziness56b035a5390366a68a96ff00001fc240.pdf?sfvrsn=96b35343_0Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/

One important piece of meditation is the space that you’re in. A great idea is to make a calming corner in your house full of your favorite calming items and a place to feel safe. Join Laney Wang and Zoe Wang as they discuss how calming corners help them and demonstrate a breathing and calming technique that can help with relaxation or decreasing anger or anxiety.Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/

Vision is our dominant sense and one of the main ways that we interact with our world. When the vision system isn’t working as intended after an injury, illness, or even for development reasons, it can lead to many challenges such as difficulty with driving, difficulty going into stores, anxiety, headaches, difficulty reading, and decreased balance. On this episode, host Courtney Wang interviews Dr. Erica Carder and Alison Makarewich about the different challenges that can arise with the visual system and where to go to find solutions to help.Show LinksSaline Optometry: https://www.salineoptometry.com/Brain Injury Vision Symptom Survey: https://www.brainthropology.com/_files/ugd/df071c_64a4f7fc27bf421d80f760a44b3221b2.pdfConvergence Symptom Survey: https://www.brainthropology.com/_files/ugd/df071c_a995d908aa4f4ef0a99250f2e6d1f34f.pdfShow NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/

Do you struggle to bring compassion to yourself? It is essential to cultivate self-care and self-compassion and then you can extend that to others. Dr. Barbaranne Branca invites you to use your breath to reconnect with the present moment and guides you through loving and nurturing yourself in order to extend it to others. A great listen for the holiday season coming up!Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/

Sex, sexuality, and intimacy during the rehabilitation journey are something rarely discussed. Erin Fishman, a board-certified occupational therapist, and certified brain injury specialist shares her knowledge and experience in this area to make sure not only clients after injury or illness have resources and information, but also healthcare providers have resources to start addressing this with their clients. Erin also shares a bit of what she is researching as she pursues her Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy to bring awareness and research to neurosexuality as well! This is a great listen for any client looking to advocate for themselves or any caregiver interested in helping those they love to explore this area of rehabilitation.SHOW RESOURCES:Group for supporting women with concussion, PCS, TBI (Pink Concussions) OT After Dark (free podcast)The Hook Up (free podcast)The Institute for Sex, Intimacy, and Occupational Therapy (continuing education, https://www.sexintimacyot.com/)The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (continuing education, https://www.aasect.org/continuing-education)The American Sexual Health Association (continuing education, free resources for taking a sexual health history, www.ashasexualhealth.org/healthcare-providers/)The SLP Role in Supporting Clients’ Communication on Intimacy (continuing education, https://www.speechtherapypd.com/)Link to an article by Erin: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol10/iss2/14/ Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/

Did you know we produce up to 80,000 thoughts per day?! With that said, it is ideal to be able to train the attention span and mind. You can use your breath as an anchor as your mind starts to wander. Dr. Branca teaches you how to use your breathing anchor to root your awareness into the present moment. This helps dissolve anxiety and decrease stress to bring you to a more peaceful state.Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comGuest Links (if any)Website, etc. Sponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center

You are not alone. That is what Alice wants you to know as she shares her story of not one but two brain injuries. Alice’s story will inspire you as she shares how she confronted her challenges head-on (in true warrior goddess fashion) to overcome not only her TBIs but her fears and anxiety! Alice will share with listeners the strategies and services that helped her most.  She will also discuss her new neurodiversity project which is designed to help others find a safe space online to connect, laugh, and heal.Show References:https://www.brainthropology.com/post/communication-cardsFind Alice on Twitter @STARDUStDETROITShow NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life-the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center

Dr. Barbaranne Branca uses breath work to guide you through looking at an issue or problem without jumping to solutions or ways to fix it right away. There are times getting stuck in that solution loop can result in anxiety, which is not helpful or beneficial. Instead, we can use this guided meditation to develop a deeper understanding of the problem and choose to truly focus on components of the issue versus only solutions.Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/- the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life- the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center

Debbie and Courtney sit down with Dr. Judy Malinowski, PhD and clinical psychologist in part 2 of their series. They continue their journey on discussing topics from diagnosis and symptoms of depression to exposing the risk factors and the current treatment options that are available to move people in the direction of getting their JOY back! For those of you that don’t have access to traditional health care, some at-home strategies are discussed to support those suffering from depression. General Comments: PHQ9 https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/patient-health-questionnaire.pdfGAD https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/GAD-7_Anxiety-updated_0.pdfEMDRECTPower of breath handout: https://www.brainthropology.com/post/the-power-of-breathPerspectives of Troy: https://www.perspectivesoftroy.com/NAMI- National Association of Mental IllnessApps: Insight Timer, Calm, HeadspaceScreenagersmovie.comThe Social Dilemma Movie https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/Amazon Links:Anxiety and Phobia Workbook https://amzn.to/3UjSUH6Stress Ball https://amzn.to/3BNSNfDPillbox https://amzn.to/3QRGnI3 Pill bottle with timer cap: https://amzn.to/3RTNwsD SAD Light https://amzn.to/3LkpRPBrainthropology Blog about today’s topic: https://www.brainthropology.com/post/the-importance-of-self-care-during-turbulent-timesShow NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in lifethe science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily lifeYou carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  Brainthropolgy Team: Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: https://www.galaxybraincenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.com

Join host Courtney Wang and her daughter, Laney Wang, as 8-year-old Laney explains rainbow breathing and how to use this technique to calm yourself when stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. This meditation practice is kid and adult-friendly!Show NotesBrainthropologyNoun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in lifethe science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily life You carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat.This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury.Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.Brainthropolgy Team:Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRLDr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRLMeg Scaling, OTRLDebbie Loftus, MOT, OTRLMindfulness Episodes:Dr. Barbaranne BrancaShow LinksFor more information about the show visit the links below.Website: www.GalaxyBrainCenter.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainthropologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brainthropology/Email: brainthropology@gmail.comSponsorsSpecial thanks to our Sponsor.Galaxy Brain Center