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Brain Shaman

Brain Shaman

Written by: Michael Waite
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Brain Shaman is a philosophical and scientific journey towards better brain health. Michael Waite discusses how you can change your brain state and overall nervous system via behavior, nutrition, nature, and technology. Mental illness, addiction, and low brain function are destroying so many people and societies. By becoming increasingly disconnected from our natural mind-body-world and plugged into the artificial ones, we are getting sicker, weaker, and less free. We must become more conscious of how the information that we consume (in the form of action, food, drugs, sensory input, media, etc.) affects our brain. This podcast teaches you how to reconnect with your primordial nature, reprogram your brain, regain your freedom, and redirect your life.

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Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science
Episodes
  • Amy Weintraub: Yoga for Mood and Energy | Episode 171
    May 27 2026

    Amy Weintraub is a yoga therapist, author, and founder of LifeForce Yoga, a mood regulation protocol supporting those with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She is the author of Yoga for Depression, Yoga Skills for Therapists, and Temple Dancer, and the creator of the Yoga for Your Mood card deck.

    In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience, philosophy, and practice of yoga, including three guided, embodied exercises using breath, hands, imagery, and more to help regulate your mood and feel more connected, grounded, and alive.

    Connect and Learn More

    Website: amyweintraub.com
    Books: Yoga for Depression · Yoga Skills for Therapists · Temple Dancer
    Card Deck: Yoga for Your Mood
    YouTube: @AmyWeintraubAuthor
    Instagram: @amylifeforceyoga
    Facebook: @AmyEWeintraub

    Upcoming Events

    LIFEFORCE YOGA & IFS Virtual Workshop
    A Synergistic Integration to Soothe, Restore and Heal
    Wednesday June 17 | 5:00-7:30pm MT

    https://amyweintraub.com/event/lifeforce-yoga-and-ifs-internal-family-systems-virtual-workshop/

    LIFEFORCE YOGA & INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS
    New Tools To Bring Balance To Your Life
    August 9-14, 2026
    A Summer Retreat at Kripalu.

    https://amyweintraub.com/event/lifeforce-yoga-ifs-new-tools-to-bring-balance-to-your-life-3/


    Resources

    Books

    • The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson

    People

    • Erica Sharpe
    • Henry David Thoreau
    • Herbert Benson
    • Jake Panasevich
    • John Keats
    • Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
    • Percy Bysshe Shelley
    • Ralph Waldo Emerson
    • Richard C. Schwartz
    • Samuel Taylor Coleridge
    • Stephen Porges
    • William Wordsworth

    TV Shows

    • Mad Men
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Caroline Hughes: How to Prevent Burnout at Work | Episode 170
    May 20 2026

    Caroline Hughes is an executive coach, leadership mentor, and founder of Conscious Leadership Development. She works with leaders and organizations to build high-performing teams while helping them avoid burnout and create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. In this episode, we discuss occupational burnout, including how to recognize it, how it can be prevented at both the personal and organizational levels, and the lessons and tools Caroline discovered through her own experience of burnout.

    Connect and Learn More

    Website: consciousleaders.ie
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caroline-hughes-coach
    Facebook: @carolinehughescoach
    Instagram: @caroline_consciousleaders

    Resources

    People: Christina Maslach, James Clear, Viktor Frankl

    Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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    58 mins
  • Eric O'Neill: Scams, Cybercrime, and Protecting Yourself Online | Episode 169
    May 13 2026

    Eric O'Neill is a cybersecurity expert, lawyer, former FBI operative, and author of Gray Day and Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime. In this episode, we discuss how cybercriminals exploit our psychology, the evolving landscape of scams and cyberattacks, and practical ways to protect yourself online.

    Connect and Learn More

    Website: ericoneill.net
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eric-m-oneill
    Instagram: @ericoneill.official
    YouTube: @ericoneill.official
    Books: Gray Day | Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime

    Resources

    • Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
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    1 hr
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