NeuroShifts

Imagine a treatment for ADHD that doesn't require daily medication, doesn't cause side effects, and actually creates lasting change. Neurofeedback might sound too good to be true, but the science tells a different story.

This deep dive explores why our current approach to ADHD treatment often falls short. The landmark MTA study—the most extensive ADHD research ever conducted—revealed troubling limitations of both...

The alarm bells are ringing louder than ever. What started as concerned warnings about excessive smartphone use has evolved into conclusive data showing we're raising the most anxious, unfocused, and depressed generation on record. Despite being surrounded by unprecedented access to entertainment and knowledge, today's youth are struggling in ways previous generations never experienced.

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Your brain's frontal lobe manages everything that makes you uniquely human—focus, emotional control, planning, and decision-making. But what happens when this crucial brain region isn't firing on all cylinders?

This isn't about laziness or lack of willpower—it's about a brain that physically cannot generate enough activity to function optimally, particularly in the prefrontal cortex.

At the hea...

Have you ever wondered why counseling seems to work for some children but falls completely flat for others? The frustrating reality many parents face is that despite investing in therapy, sometimes for years, their child's behavior continues to worsen at home. The disconnect isn't about finding the right therapist – it's about understanding who truly wants the change.

At the heart of this phenomenon is a sim...

In this episode, we explore four critical reasons we avoid what's best for us: our brain's reward-seeking nature, the unreliability of feelings as decision-makers, the powerful autopilot of habitual behaviors, and the motivation trap that keeps us waiting for inspiration that never comes. More importantly, we offer five practical, science-backed strategies to break free from this cycle: honoring intentions over feelings, ...

Ever wonder why the phrase "I'm bored" feels like nails on a chalkboard? That's because we've collectively fallen under the spell of a dopamine-drenched lie that whispers "what's next?" at every quiet moment.

Boredom isn't actually real—it's a construct we've invented to explain the discomfort of not being constantly stimulated. Where once stillness and silence were no...

Dr. Randy Cale's latest Neuroshift episode, he explains neurofeedback as a treatment for OCD and anxiety. OCD often presents with frontal lobe dysregulation, which may require longer neurofeedback training compared to other anxiety disorders. However, patients typically experience some symptom relief within the initial weeks of treatment, providing reassurance of progress even if full resolution takes several months. This earl...

This episode of Neuroshifts highlights recent research indicating that depression is not primarily caused by a serotonin imbalance, explaining the limited effectiveness of long-term antidepressant use for some individuals. Instead, Dr. Cale focuses on brain activity patterns, specifically an "Alpha asymmetry" observed in client brain maps. He explains that this imbalance, often developing over years, correlates with the e...

In this episode of Neuroshifts, Dr. Cale explains the link between breathing and anxiety reduction. Cant learning to breathe more slowly and rhythmically can significantly improve mental well-being? Yes! Consistent practice over months is necessary to strengthen this beneficial communication pathway between the heart and brain.  Enjoy the episode!

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What do you do when you're stuck in a pattern? I get asked this a lot. You're stuck, you're in a rut, you feel lousy, you're sitting at home watching too much TV, too much time on the phone, you haven't been out doing stuff. What do you do? Well, there's some complicated, long answers, but let me give the short answer in this episode of Neuroshift.

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 Dr. Randy Cale explains how and why pets improve our mood by shifting our focus. Concentrating on negative aspects of life worsens our feelings, while directing attention towards something positive, like a pet, generates better emotions. Dr. Cale suggests that our past positive experiences with animals contribute to this rapid mood elevation. Interacting with pets as a way to alleviate negative feelings by redirecting attention an...

The power to control our happiness lies entirely within our ability to choose what we focus on, not in external circumstances or other people's actions. We can rewire our brains away from judgment and negativity toward appreciation and joy through deliberate, consistent practice.

• Our emotional states determine how we perceive the world around us
• Research shows smiling activates brain patterns associated with e...

Science confirms what our grandmothers told us – we need more sleep. Most people are cheating sleep and paying a slow but significant price as it changes our brain chemistry over time.

• Most of us are sleep-deprived and this has consequences that creep up very slowly
• Over the past 10-15 years, researchers have documented these gradual brain changes
• Sleep deprivation progressively increases anxiety levels
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Persistent panic attacks are often linked to dysregulation in the brain's left frontal region, with QEEG mapping showing 4-6 times more slow wave activity than normal. This "under arousal" prevents the frontal lobe from managing emotions properly, explaining why traditional treatments like breathing techniques and cognitive strategies often fail.

• Panic attack physiology includes changes in breathing and CO...