Get more information on how you can take better care of your brain.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh024.mp3
- Featured Speaker John E. Lewis, PhD
- Guest Website nurish.me
- Guest Bio The work of Dr. John E. Lewis spans many years in the conduct of studies in nutrition, dietary supplements, exercise, medical devices, and health promotion. Dr. Lewis has been the CEO of his own academic research and educational enterprise for nearly the last two decades prior to leaving the University of Miami full-time. During his career, he raised or indirectly supported raising millions of dollars in grants, gifts, and contracts for research and educational programs. He has been the principal investigator or co-investigator of over 40 different studies to date. In addition to being an invited speaker at medical and scientific conferences all over the world, John has co-authored more than 170 peer-reviewed publications in some of the leading scientific journals, such as AIDS and Behavior, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Public Health, Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Sports Medicine, Stroke, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and The Gerontologist.
- Length (mins) 16:08
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Learn how exercise and proper diet can play pivotal roles in maximizing brain health for the long term.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh023.mp3
- Featured Speaker John E. Lewis, PhD
- Guest Website nurish.me
- Guest Bio The work of Dr. John E. Lewis spans many years in the conduct of studies in nutrition, dietary supplements, exercise, medical devices, and health promotion. Dr. Lewis has been the CEO of his own academic research and educational enterprise for nearly the last two decades prior to leaving the University of Miami full-time. During his career, he raised or indirectly supported raising millions of dollars in grants, gifts, and contracts for research and educational programs. He has been the principal investigator or co-investigator of over 40 different studies to date. In addition to being an invited speaker at medical and scientific conferences all over the world, John has co-authored more than 170 peer-reviewed publications in some of the leading scientific journals, such as AIDS and Behavior, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Public Health, Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Sports Medicine, Stroke, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and The Gerontologist.
- Length (mins) 17:14
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Dr. Kristen Willeumier discusses fitness with TV personality Mark Steines, and both inspire listeners to make fitness a part of their lifestyle.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh022.mp3
- Featured Speaker Mark Steines
- Book Title See The Light: A Passage To Sierra Leone
- Guest Twitter Account @MarkSteines
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Guest Bio
As a TV personality, Mark Steines hosted Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family" for six years, helping the show earn three Emmy nominations. Along with his co-host Debbie Matenopoulos, Steines entertained and informed the audience with an array of relevant lifestyle topics, do-it-yourself projects, cooking, celebrities and experts. Steines helped set the gold standard in entertainment news while working at "Entertainment Tonight" for more than 17 years. He began his tenure as the shows leading entertainment reporter and weekend anchor. He then was elevated to co-host alongside Mary Hart from 2005-2012. He recently was a celebrity guest on Game Show Network's "Caroline & Friends," and "Daily Draw," as well as, HGTV's "Design Star." Other television hosting credits include "2008 Miss America Live!;" VH1's "Greatest TV Rock 'n' Roll Moments;" VH1's "The 25 Sexiest;" the "Golden Karma Awards" recognizing international philanthropic efforts; Mark Burnett's AOL interactive online game "Gold Rush;" and the "Hollywood Christmas Parade."
His first photo book "See The Light: A Passage To Sierra Leone," documents the Light House Medical Mission's trip to raise awareness for fresh water in impoverished countries. Other professional photography assignments have included shooting more than 30 celebrities for Bootcampaign.org's patriotic image campaign, and editorial work for magazine's including People, Angeleno, Closer, Focus, Paper, Casual Living, The Wag, Animal Wellness, Groomer to Groomer and Life After 50, among others. As an actor, Steines has guest starred on television shows including "CSI: NY," "The Practice," "Medium," "Half & Half," "America's Next Top Model," "Handy Manny" and Sony Pictures' feature film "Nixon." - Length (mins) 20:30
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Learn how you can begin to apply meditation in your own life.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh021.mp3
- Featured Speaker Bob Roth
- Book Title Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation
- Guest Website Strength in Stillness
- Guest Twitter Account @meditationbob
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Guest Bio
Bob Roth is a much sought-after meditation teachers in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation to many thousands of people and authored the New York Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.”
Bob currently serves as the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity which has brought meditation to over one million inner-city youth in underserved schools in 35 countries, to veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress, and women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Bob also directs the Center for Leadership Performance, another nonprofit, which is bringing meditation to Fortune 100 companies, government organizations, and nonprofit charities.
Bob is the host of the SiriusXM radio show, "Success Without Stress" and has spoken about meditation to industry leaders at such gatherings as Google Zeitgeist, Aspen Ideas Festival, Wisdom2.0, and Summit. - Length (mins) 14:27
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Bob Roth is one of the most foremost experts in the field of meditation.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh020.mp3
- Featured Speaker Bob Roth
- Book Title Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation
- Guest Website Strength in Stillness
- Guest Twitter Account @meditationbob
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Guest Bio
Bob Roth is a much sought-after meditation teachers in America. Over the past 45 years, Bob has taught Transcendental Meditation to many thousands of people and authored the New York Times bestseller, “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation.”
Bob currently serves as the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity which has brought meditation to over one million inner-city youth in underserved schools in 35 countries, to veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress, and women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Bob also directs the Center for Leadership Performance, another nonprofit, which is bringing meditation to Fortune 100 companies, government organizations, and nonprofit charities.
Bob is the host of the SiriusXM radio show, "Success Without Stress" and has spoken about meditation to industry leaders at such gatherings as Google Zeitgeist, Aspen Ideas Festival, Wisdom2.0, and Summit. - Length (mins) 15:50
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Tracy Murray, retired NBA player, continues his conversation with Dr. Willeumier about mental health and his own personal struggles with depression.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh019.mp3
- Featured Speaker Tracy Murray, Former NBA Star
- Guest Twitter Account @RealTracyMurray
- Guest Bio Tracy Murray is a retired professional basketball player who currently works as an analyst with the UCLA Sports Network for all of the games during the UCLA Bruins' basketball season. He worked as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the 2015–16 NBA season. Murray played 12 years in the NBA with the Spurs, Blazers, Bucks, Rockets, Wizards, Nuggets, Raptors and Lakers and won an NBA championship in 1995 with the Rockets. He has also been a coach in the NBA D League, WNBA and Assistant Coach for the Lakers. He has been a vocal advocate for mental health and has come out publicly with his struggles with depression.
- Length (mins) 20:06
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Tracy Murray, retired professional basketball player, speaks with Dr. Willeumier about mental health and his own personal struggles with depression.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh018.mp3
- Featured Speaker Tracy Murray, Former NBA Star
- Guest Twitter Account @RealTracyMurray
- Guest Bio Tracy Murray is a retired professional basketball player who currently works as an analyst with the UCLA Sports Network for all of the games during the UCLA Bruins' basketball season. He worked as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the 2015–16 NBA season. Murray played 12 years in the NBA with the Spurs, Blazers, Bucks, Rockets, Wizards, Nuggets, Raptors and Lakers and won an NBA championship in 1995 with the Rockets. He has also been a coach in the NBA D League, WNBA and Assistant Coach for the Lakers. He has been a vocal advocate for mental health and has come out publicly with his struggles with depression.
- Length (mins) 16:18
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Ex-NFL star Merril Hoge continues the conversation with Dr. Willeumier, discussing the truth about CTE.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh017.mp3
- Featured Speaker Merril Hoge, Ex-NFL Player
- Book Title Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football
- Guest Website Merril Hoge
- Guest Bio Merril Hoge is a former professional American football player, who currently serves as a head coach for Your Call Football. He played eight seasons at running back for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retiring after the 1994 season. He was also a football analyst for ESPN television, beginning in 1995 and regularly contributes to ESPN.com and to ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Football and Super Bowl and NFL Draft coverage.
- Length (mins) 15:34
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Ex-NFL star Merril Hoge joins Dr. Willeumier to discuss his new book, BRAINWASHED.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh016.mp3
- Featured Speaker Merril Hoge, Ex-NFL Player
- Book Title Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football
- Guest Website Merril Hoge
- Guest Bio Merril Hoge is a former professional American football player, who currently serves as a head coach for Your Call Football. He played eight seasons at running back for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retiring after the 1994 season. He was also a football analyst for ESPN television, beginning in 1995 and regularly contributes to ESPN.com and to ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Football and Super Bowl and NFL Draft coverage.
- Length (mins) 14:15
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
Dr. Willeumier explores the latest in brain research technology with two leading experts in the field.
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- Segment Number 1
- Audio File your_brain_health/ybh015.mp3
- Featured Speaker Kevin McWilliams & Jon Vincent
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Guest Bio
Kevin McWilliams has built a reputation backed by 30 years of experience in neuro-ophthalmic device and brings a significant share of industry knowledge in the development of research, clinical and commercial relationships. He has been building/equipping Integrated Health Deliver Network and Ambulatory Surgery Centers and mobile medical platforms for commercial and mission entities in the USA and abroad since 1983.
As a former Division-1 football player for the University of Cincinnati, Jon Vincent provides a unique perspective that allows him to utilize his background in Neurobiology and five years of experience in biomedical research to help successfully analyze and translate scientifically published research into protocols that can further aid in our practical and objective concussion assessments for athletes. His passion for healing through medicine and research continues his close relationship with UC Sports Medicine, Dr. Joe Clark and team for various research collaborations. Jon is aspiring physician where he is looking to train as a Neurologist. - Length (mins) 18:56
- Waiver Received No
- Host Kristen Willeumier, PhD
