Brainthropology

Join our Brainthropology team as we explore the signs and symptoms of a brain injury. We examine many of the mood, physical, memory, and cognitive challenges that are common. Be encouraged and empowered with the knowledge that you are not alone and there are strategies that can help!Concussion handout and symptom tracker: https://www.brainthropology.com/post/concussion-basics 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 Links For 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.comSponsors Special thanks to our Sponsor. Galaxy Brain Center

Dr. Barbaranne Branca invites you to increase your awareness of the people around you and challenges you to focus your thoughts on their similarities instead of their differences. Today’s guided meditation takes you on a journey that leads you to a better understanding of your thoughts and what you can do to avoid the ever so common divide we put between us and other people.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

Do you ever wonder what is happening to the brain during a concussion? In today’s episode, Meg and Debbie break down what a concussion is, describe the symptoms, and provide simple ways to manage a concussion based on the latest available research.Episode Notes:Concussion handout and symptom tracker: https://www.brainthropology.com/post/concussion-basicsMovie Discussed: Concussion- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6hPdC41RMShow 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

Do you ever feel that you judge your own emotions? This guided meditation will help cultivate greater compassion for your own emotional experiences. Dr. Barbaranne Branca will facilitate us to hold our emotions with care instead of judgement.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

Did you know your brain is responsible for emotions, memory, heart rate, breathing, hormone regulation, vision, and motor movements?! Debbie Loftus and Meg Scaling discuss more foundational knowledge of the brain, the various parts of the brain and what they do, and the different lobes of the brain and everything that each lobe controls. Listen in to learn about the brain stem, cerebellum, limbic system, and more. Understanding the control centers of the brain will allow listeners to learn what happens when injury or illness affect these areas and more importantly- what can be done to help in these situations.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

Emotional ups and downs are normal- but what can we do when they lead to distress? The window of tolerance will help with the first step, which is recognizing the emotional dysfunction, in order to bring you back to regulated emotional functioning. The window of tolerance is a useful tool that allows one to assess level of alertness. Understanding the concept of the window of tolerance helps us deal with times where we feel overwhelmed and stressed. Dr. Barbaranne Branca invites you to find the state you are in currently and gives strategies to come back to your window of tolerance for those times you need it, whether it is now or in the future. Being in the window of tolerance allows people to feel safe and process information with greater ease. Join us on this episode to learn how to arrive at the safe and optimal zone for cultivating mindfulness.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

Interested in details about your spinal cord and the nerves that come from it? In this episode, we give foundational knowledge about the anatomy and function of the spinal cord. We also discuss peripheral nerves that influence our brain and bodies. The spinal cord is responsible for some of our reflexes and it is the pathway that all nerves feed through to move and generate sensation in our bodies. Unfortunately, sometimes there are injuries to the nerves that influence a person’s ability to perform certain functions. Our occupational therapists talk through the basics of what these injuries may look like and how to recover some of the lost function!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

In this mindfulness Part B episode, Dr. Barbaranne Branca guides you through meditation with focus on the breath. The breath is something that is always with you and something you can always come back to. It is the thread of life that connects all events from birth to death and as we practice, we can become more aware of how our breathing directs us to the present moment.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

Did you know your brain has two sides that are unique to the qualities they display? Each of us use both sides and each side communicates to each other, but just like we have a dominant hand, we also have a dominant side of the brain. Tune in to this episode to learn about how our dominant side of our brain influences our personalities, how we tackle projects, how artistic, musical, or number driven we are, and even our career path. Learning how our brain works and the strengths of our dominant side, we can achieve our goals easier and advocate for our needs better. We also discuss figuring out your dominant ear and eye which is not only fun information to know, but can actually help you for setting up strategies for success.Show References: Book: The Dominance Factor by Carla HannafordShow 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

We welcome you to participate in this body scan guided meditation. Whether you are a beginner or are advanced in meditation practice, you will find benefit from this episode. In only 12 minutes, Dr. Barbaranne can help you melt away this week's stress and calm your body to help you feel more balanced. We are constantly in our bodies and therefore learning to focus on the sensation of the body is very important. You may want to find a comfortable space to participate in this meditation episode and be prepared to be amazed, relaxed, and motivated to do more meditation.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