Take Back My Brain

In this episode, Laurie Hammer speaks with Dr. Monica Jauregui about gut health and the root causes of digestive issues like IBS and SIBO. Dr. Jauregui explains how small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, impaired gut motility, and increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) can contribute to a wide range of symptoms beyond digestion, including fatigue, brain fog, and chronic inflammation. The conversation highlights a root-cause ...

In this episode, I’m sharing a featured interview I did for a summit hosted by Dr. David Jockers, where I was invited to speak about amino acid therapy and mental health. I walk through how neurotransmitter imbalances, blood sugar regulation, and everyday lifestyle habits impact anxiety, depression, and brain function—and how targeted nutrition and amino acids may help support balance and healing.

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In this episode, Laurie Hammer interviews Lauren Hubbard about her journey off long-term SSRIs and into amino acid therapy. Lauren discusses safely tapering medication, processing repressed trauma, and improving both emotional and physical wellness. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, support, and investing in your health for long-term mental and emotional transformation.

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In this episode, Laurie Hammer interviews Katie Kirklin, RN and functional nutrition counselor, about gut health and digestion. They discuss what constitutes healthy bowel habits, factors that disrupt digestion, and practical strategies for supporting a diverse microbiome through a whole-food diet. Katie emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes, blood sugar balance, hydration, sleep, and mindset shifts to prevent disordered eating....

In this episode, Laurie Hammer interviews Brady Lowe, founder of Taste Network, about his journey from Des Moines, Iowa, to building a business centered on food, wine, and sustainable farming. Brady shares how his passion for cooking, wine, and cigars evolved into a mission to support small family farms, heritage breed pigs, and sustainable food systems.

They discuss the benefits of heritage farming over factory farming, emphasizing...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Dr. Rob Silverman about the truth behind brain health and anxiety. They discuss how amino acid deficiencies can impact neurotransmitters, why a brain-first approach is essential, and how targeted nutrition, lifestyle habits, and foundational health practices can support long-term mental wellness. This conversation highlights the importance of addressing root causes rat...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer shares the story of how she was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer and why she chose not to agree with that diagnosis.

Today, 19 years later, she is cancer-free.

This is not a story about ignoring reality. It’s a story about standing on the Word of God when everything around you says something different.

“I will not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” — Psalm 118...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Shannon Davis, registered dietitian, about improving women’s metabolic health. Shannon shares strategies for nutrition, time-restricted eating, resistance training, supplementation, and lifestyle habits that support metabolism, muscle growth, and long-term wellness. She emphasizes flexibility, proper protein intake, healthy fats, and simple habits that allow the body t...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer talks with Carolyn S. Cooper, Certified Peer Specialist and mental health advocate, about trauma recovery, peer support, and holistic wellness. Carolyn shares her journey of overcoming childhood abuse and depression, her faith-driven approach to mental health, and practical ways listeners can find support, build a network, and achieve holistic well-being.

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In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with pediatric nurse practitioner Lori Ryan about the alarming rise of chronic illness in children. They explore how ultra-processed foods, nutrient deficiencies, and gut microbiome imbalances affect kids’ immune systems, behavior, and overall health. Lori shares practical strategies to restore children’s health through nutrition, gut healing, and root-cause approaches tha...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer interviews Jamie Morgan and Paige Alexander of Real Food Recovery. They discuss the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods, share personal stories of overcoming cravings, and outline their holistic approach to recovery—focusing on natural foods, movement, sleep, spirituality, and supportive community. 

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In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer interviews Dr. William Pawluk, a holistic physician and PEMF therapy expert. Dr. Pawluk explains how Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields work, differentiates them from harmful EMFs, and shares compelling stories of tissue regeneration, bone healing, and brain support.

Curious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Qu...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with MIT-trained electrical engineer and physiologist Brian Peskin about the science of brain health and essential lipids.

Peskin challenges common advice on fish oil and Omega-3 supplementation, introducing the concept of Parent Essential Oils (PEOs) as the real building blocks of healthy cells. He explains why DHA overload can damage capillaries, why Omega-6 is essential ...

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with Esther Yunkin, RN—an emergency room nurse turned holistic health practitioner—about Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid dysfunction, and autoimmune healing.

Esther shares her personal journey from ER burnout to holistic practice after receiving her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis. Together, they explore why thyroid disorders are so misunderstood, why many women go years without pro...

Renowned neuroplasticity expert Ashok Gupta joins Laurie Hammer to explain how brain retraining calms the nervous system, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery from chronic illness, long COVID, pain, and anxiety.

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with former RN turned holistic wellness coach Shan Wright about burnout, perfectionism, and reclaiming peace. Shan shares her journey through postpartum ...

Former RN and holistic wellness coach Shan Wright joins Laurie Hammer to unpack professional burnout, perfectionism, and anxiety—revealing how faith, nervous system healing, and identity beyond roles restore peace.

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with former RN turned holistic wellness coach Shan Wright about burnout, perfectionism, and reclaiming peace. Shan shares her journey through postpartum anxi...

Dr. Rob Silverman explains the gut-brain-immune axis, vagus nerve health, non-thermal laser therapy, and functional strategies to support cognition, hormone balance, and longevity.

In this episode, Dr. Rob Silverman reframes the gut as the body’s central control hub for immunity and cognitive health. He explains how gut permeability, vagus nerve tone, and microbiome communication with the lungs and gums affect brain function and...

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with trauma recovery coach and nurse Melissa Armstrong about how nervous system regulation, subconscious patterns, and faith work together to heal trauma, restore identity, and reconnect us to God’s guidance.

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with Melissa Armstrong, a nurse of 15 years and trauma recovery coach, to explore how the nervous system, subconscious beliefs, a...

Host Laurie Hammer speaks with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik about how eye health reflects brain function, stress, nutrition, and overall systemic health—and what you can do to protect your vision naturally.

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, host Laurie Hammer sits down with integrative neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Rani Banik to explore the powerful connection between eye health, brain function, and overall ...