mental health

Unlocking Mental Performance with BrainKanix Co-Founder Andrew Plotkin | HGP #56

Andrew Plotkin, co-founder of BrainKanix, joins the podcast to discuss the transformative power of mental performance and neurofeedback. Andrew shares his personal journey from a baseball player facing head injuries and depression to discovering neurofeedback as a means to enhance mental fitness. The conversation delves into how BrainKanix is reshaping mental health and performance, the science behind neurofeedback, and its application in sports, particularly among elite athletes. Andrew discusses the importance of training the brain to regulate itself and the success stories of athletes who have benefited from their programs, including MLB pitchers, Red Bull athletes, and Olympians. The discussion highlights the growing awareness of mental health, practical strategies for improving mental performance, and the power of positive thinking, and how individuals can incorporate mental health practices into their daily lives.

-Connect with Andrew and learn more about BrainKanix: Website | Instagram | Facebook

https://youtu.be/n4ES82xF95g

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From Mom Mode to Me Time with Kayla Reilly, MSW, LCSW | Evolution Wellness | HGP#45

In this episode of the HGP we invite Kayla Reilly, MSW, LCSW, and founder of Evolution Wellness to share her thoughts on women’s wellness and why it is so important right now. We’ll share tips and tricks to a happy womanhood and discuss common traps women fall into. Our goal is to leave you feeling empowered and confident having all of the tools you need to make your mental health a priority.

About Kayla: Kayla is a graduate of UNCW’s Master of Social Work Program. She opened Evolution because she believes the field of mental health treatment needs to evolve. Gone are the days of treating clinicians and clients like numbers. Evolution strives to provide clinical excellence. Between the latest technology, a beautiful space, and therapists who are specialized…you can expect to see high quality counseling experience at Evolution Wellness.

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Connect with Kayla: Evolution Wellness | Facebook | Instagram

Evolution Wellness is launching a new website the end of August 2020 with a FREE e-course for couples. Sign up to receive their newsletter for a therapy session in your inbox every other week at EvolutionWilmington.com

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Calming Kit ideas for emotional regulation: Puzzles, Stuffed Animals to throw at the wall, Bubbles, Emotion Stones, Zen Garden, Cards that express what you need (red=timeout).

Kayla’s Recommended Reads: 

If you aren’t a reader, you can check out Brené Brown’s Netflix special  

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