Hello, Brain :)

In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Chaandani Khan, founder of Return to Life, to discuss her journey through persistent post-concussive symptoms and how it inspired her mission to improve concussion care.

Together, they explore the hidden challenges of brain injury, the importance of patient-centered care, and how lived experience can help transform recovery for others.

Whether you're recovering from a c...

The brain health world is growing fast but finding products you can trust isn't always easy.

In this episode, Collin Adams sits down with Balraj Dhillon, Director of Product Partnerships at Brainnovation Network, to explore the Brainnovation Marketplace, how products are selected, who it's built for, and how to confidently navigate today's brain health technologies.

Explore the Brainnovation Marketplace: shop.brainnovationnetwork.co...

In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Glen Lubbert, CEO of Stamina Lab, to explore the power of Solution-Focused Coaching.

Glen shares his journey, what makes this coaching approach different from traditional methods, and how focusing on solutions instead of problems can create lasting change.

They also discuss the Foundations of Solution-Focused Coaching program, who it's designed for, the skills participa...

What if balance is really a brain function?

Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden welcome vestibular rehabilitation pioneer Sheila Thelen to explore the powerful connection between the vestibular system, brain health, concussion recovery, and healthy aging.

Discover how vestibular training is transforming care for people with dizziness, neurological conditions, and balance disorders and why the future of brain health may depend on ...

In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden sit down with Eric Guerrieri, President and Co-founder of Korrect Life, to explore the science of human performance, brain health, and optimization.

Together, they discuss Eric's journey in building Korrect Life, the critical role the brain plays in motivation and performance, the foundations of lasting energy and focus, and the emerging science behind paraxan...

Can you train your brain the way you train your body?

In this episode of Hello, Focus :), Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Mustafa Hamada, co-founder of Mendi, to explore the science of neurofeedback and its growing role in improving focus, performance, stress resilience, and brain health.

Together, they discuss how neurofeedback works, why real-time brain training can be so powerful, who benefits most from it, and what the future hol...

How do you understand what's happening inside the brain without looking at it directly?

In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona von Leden sit down with Austin Prather from WAVi to explore how EEG brainwave technology is making brain health assessment more practical and accessible.

They discuss what WAVi measures, who can benefit from brain mapping, why objective brain data matters for health and performance, and...

This week on Hello, Brain, the mic gets passed.

Dr. Ramona Von Leden takes over the interview, giving Collin the chance to switch seats and share his own perspective on one of the fastest-growing tools in brain health: neurofeedback.

Together, they unpack what neurofeedback actually is, how it works in the brain and nervous system, and why it’s becoming such a powerful tool for performance, regulation, recovery, and long-term b...

In this episode of Hello, Brain, Alex Doman joins hosts Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden to explore how personalized sound and music can support brain health, nervous system regulation, recovery, and performance.

As the founder of Advanced Brain Technologies and creator of The Listening Program, Alex shares the science behind sound as brain input, who benefits most from these tools, what the experience looks like in everyday l...

In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden sit down with Liam Pingree, founder of Neuronic, to explore how near infrared light technology is being used to support brain function, recovery, and performance.

Together, they break down the science behind transcranial photobiomodulation in simple, approachable language, discuss who may benefit from this technology, and explore how innovative tools like this fi...

What if your brain could stay sharp as you age?

In Part 2, Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to focus on what actually helps slow cognitive decline and support long term brain health.

They break down the most impactful lifestyle factors including sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress, and explore how trainable the brain really is over time.

They also cover early signs of change, what’s no...

In this episode of Hello, Brain :) Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to unpack what cognitive aging really means.

They explore what is actually changing in the brain over time, including processing speed, blood flow, and neurotransmitters, while separating normal aging from common myths and fears.

The conversation challenges the idea that aging automatically leads to decline and highlights the ...

In part 2 of our sleep mini-series, Collin Adams returns with Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to move from understanding sleep to improving it.

They explore common sleep struggles, the role of wearable tech in tracking rest, and share simple, practical strategies to boost brain performance and feel more rested.

Listeners will walk away with actionable tips and real-life insights to support better sleep and cognitive ...

In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to explore why sleep is so essential for brain performance.

From comparing high-quality sleep to restless nights, to diving into what happens in the brain during REM and deep sleep, they break down the science of memory, recovery, and cognitive function.

Collin and his guests also tackle sleep myths, burnout, and how much res...

This episode picks up where we left off, moving from understanding the ADHD brain to exploring what actually helps.

We dive into one of the most talked-about and often emotional topics: medication. Instead of taking a hard stance, we unpack how it works in the brain, when it may be helpful, and why it’s best viewed as a support tool rather than a standalone solution.

We also share personal experiences and emphasize the import...

In this episode, Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Dan O’Brien and Dr. Ramona Von Leden to break down what’s really happening in the ADHD brain.

They explore how ADHD is not just about distraction, but about interest-based attention driven by dopamine where focus comes easily for meaningful tasks and becomes difficult for others.

The conversation then shifts to emotional regulation and the role of the prefrontal cortex, high...

In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin is joined by Laura, Dan, and Ramona to explore a question that hits close to home for all of us:

Are we unintentionally wiring ourselves to be distracted?

From constant phone checking to endless scrolling, today’s environment is shaping our attention in ways we rarely stop to consider.

Together, the team unpacks the neuroscience of attention, reframing focus as a competition between neur...

In this episode, we explore artificial intelligence through a different lens. Not just what it is, but what it’s doing to us. As AI becomes part of our daily lives, it’s worth asking how these repeated interactions might be shaping the way we think, relate, and make decisions.

Are we becoming more curious and creative, or more passive and dependent? What happens to empathy when more of our conversations are with non-cons...

In the very first episode of Hello, Brain!, host Collin Adams is joined by brain health experts Dr. Ramona von Leden, Dr. Dan O'Brien, and Dr. Laura Davis for a conversation about a simple but powerful question: Why does brain health actually matter?

Together, the panel explores why the brain has been historically overlooked in health conversations, the personal and professional experiences that changed how they approach brain care,...