In this episode, we’re joined by psychologist and metaphysical therapist Margaret De-Petro, who took part in our 11-month observational case study exploring the effects of Harrogate Organics’ award-winning Zechstein Magnesium Spray on insomnia and restless leg syndrome.

Margaret has lived with lifelong sleep difficulties, often managing only two to three hours a night and battling intense restless legs that felt like electricity running through her legs. After decades of medical tests, sleep clinics and supplement trials brought little relief, she joined our study with cautious hope.

What followed was remarkable.

Over the course of the study, Margaret experienced:

• A shift from 2–3 hours of sleep to 5–6 hours a night
• Complete elimination of restless leg symptoms
• Better sleep stability and ease of waking
• Improvements across cognitive and qEEG markers linked to sleep regulation

We also talk about how magnesium deficiency affects the brain, why topical Zechstein magnesium may absorb differently from other forms, and how consistency played a key role in Margaret’s results. Margaret also shares her experience of neurofeedback training, and how her brain learned to recognise Delta brainwaves - something that had previously eluded her during sleep.

This conversation blends personal insight, practical takeaways, and neuroscience in a way that will resonate with anyone struggling with sleep, chronic restlessness, or overwhelm.

🎧 Listen now to hear Margaret’s full journey - and what the study revealed about magnesium, sleep and the brain.

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In this special 10th episode, we’re joined by Amanda Ryder, nutritional therapist, menopause advocate, and author of Feel Good for Menopause. Drawing from her personal journey and years of clinical experience, Amanda shares a holistic approach to navigating the challenges of perimenopause and beyond.

We explore:

• Why nutrition plays a vital role in hormone balance and brain health
• Amanda’s "Feel Good Four" method for building nourishing meals
• The links between blood sugar, inflammation, mood, and sleep
• How qEEG insights support our understanding of menopause in the brain
• Real talk on HRT, supplements, and working with your GP

This is an honest, empowering conversation for anyone experiencing midlife changes or supporting someone who is. It’s also packed with practical tips you can begin using straight away.

Useful links :

Feel Good for Menopause: www.amazon.co.uk/Feel-Good-Menopause-Essential-nutrition/dp/1399954253

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-feel-like-a-midlife-goddess/id1742445934

Website: https://www.amandaryder.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandarydernutrition/?hl=en

🔗 Find Amanda at AmandaRyderNutrition.com
📘 Get her book Feel Good for Menopause
🎧 Listen to Amanda’s podcast How to Feel Like a Midlife Goddess

For more on our brain-based work, visit TheBrainCollective.co.uk

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In this deeply compassionate episode, we’re joined by the incredible Ruth Tarr - a therapist whose experience spans biology, teaching, energy medicine, psychotherapy, functional medicine and more. Ruth brings a rare blend of clinical knowledge and lived experience to her work with children, parents and carers.

Together, we explore:

• Why so many parents feel unheard and isolated
• The pressure to follow “expert” advice and the cost of disconnecting from instinct
• What happens when a child doesn’t fit into the box - and why that box often needs rethinking
• The impact of masking, labels and diagnosis in a system hungry for definitions
• How to navigate SEN challenges and emotional burnout
• Simple, powerful practices for reconnecting to joy and resilience
• The vital role of connection, curiosity and hope in the therapeutic process

This episode is a lifeline for parents, carers and professionals supporting young people who are struggling - and for anyone ready to trust their inner wisdom again.

✨ Resources mentioned:

• Books: The Better Brain, Parenting from the Heart by Jack Pransky
• Support: Not Fine In School, The Carers Trust
• Ruth’s email: holistichealthyork@hotmail.com

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