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NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast

Written by: Pete Jansons
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 Featuring CoHosts: QEEG Legend Jay Gunkelman the man who has read over 500,000 Brain Scans, Dr. Mari Swingle the Author of iMinds and Pete Jansons NeuroNoodle uses technology to improve the quality of your life. We discuss symptoms such as ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression and the different ways they can be addressed via Neurofeedback, Brain Maps, QEEG, and Talk Therapy Want to come on the show? Have a topic? Pete@neuronoodle.com Sign up to our Newsletter https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/moOsZyB/NeuroNoodlePete Jansons Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • LORETA, Linked Ears & Male vs Female Brains | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    LORETA, Linked Ears & Male vs Female Brains | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast
    Feb 19 2026
    Join EEG legend Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ brain scans read) and host Pete Jansons for a deep dive into how montage selection changes what you see in brain maps — and why it matters for clinical accuracy.From LORETA source analysis to the newly validated male vs. female EEG differences, Jay breaks it all down with his signature "bad art" screen shares, landmark UCLA research, and real-world clinical insight.🧠 What You'll Learn:🔬 LORETA source analysis — why components beat single frequencies👂 Linked ears vs. Laplacian — which montage tells the truth📊 UCLA study (Cook & Leuchter, 1998) — the data that settles it🎨 Jay's "bad art" — filter overlap explained visually👫 Male vs. female brains — Korean & Swiss-Russian database proof⚡ Age 45+ — why men lose gamma and women light up🧬 Corpus callosum — the connectivity difference between sexes🏥 Parkinsonism — sub-thalamic nucleus implants & motor strip circuitry🤖 AI in EEG — what it can and can't do (Lisa Tatarin's approach)🕐 Timestamps / Key Moments:0:00 Welcome to NeuroNoodle + Pete & Jay chat1:18 LORETA: Changes between surface maps and source localization5:03 Jay Gunkelman screen share — UCLA research paper (Cook, Leuchter et al.)6:43 Linked ears vs. Laplacian montage12:15 Filters explained — Jay's "bad art" on alpha/SMR filter overlap20:00 Male vs. female brain differences — Korean & Swiss-Russian databases20:55 Age 45+ divergence — males lose gamma, females gain fast activity29:44 Jay Gunkelman screen share — motor strip circuitry "bad art"36:40 School of Neurotherapy — Tiff Thompson & Jay's monthly seminars39:44 AI in EEG — utility, limits, and Lisa Tatarin's work43:10 Wednesday Live Q&A recap43:42 Shout out to Dr. Saul Rosenthal (NRBS)44:45 Closing + Patreon support message45:21 Joshua Moore — QEEG phenotypes workshop preview🔗 Updates & Links:📄 UCLA Paper: Cook, Leuchter et al. (1998) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9922086/🎓 School of Neurotherapy (Tiff Thompson) — https://www.schoolofneurotherapy.com/...🎙️ Tiff Thompson on NeuroNoodle — • 🎙️ Dr. Tiff Thompson: Her Neurofeedback Jo... 🩺 Dr. Saul Rosenthal (NRBS) — • Dr Saul Rosenthal Northeast Region Biofeed... 🧪 Joshua Moore (Alternative Behavioral Therapy) — QEEG phenotypes workshop💪 Help keep NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast going!👉 Support on Patreon: / neuronoodle 🔔 Like, subscribe, share & hit the bell for weekly episodes📺 LIVE Q&A every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapyPodcast #Neurofeedback #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #EEG #QEEG #LORETA #LinkedEars #Laplacian #BrainMapping #MaleFemaleBrain #GammaBrainwaves #CorpusCallosum #Parkinsonism #SMR #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neurotherapy #DrSaulRosenthal #SchoolOfNeurotherapy
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    48 mins
  • SMR Deep Dive: Sterman's Cats to ADHD, Epilepsy & Sleep | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    SMR Deep Dive: Sterman's Cats to ADHD, Epilepsy & Sleep | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast
    Feb 12 2026
    Join EEG legend Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ brain scans read) and host Pete Jansons for a thorough exploration of Sensorimotor Rhythm (SMR) — the calming, stabilizing brainwave discovered by Barry Sterman.From cats trained on SMR that resisted toxic rocket fuel seizures (NASA origins) to modern uses in ADHD, epilepsy, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and arousal regulation — this episode breaks down the science, circuits, and clinical realities.✅ Key Topics Covered:Barry Sterman’s breakthrough: SMR-trained cats survived rocket fuel doses that caused vomiting, panting, salivating, and seizures in controls (ruined the dose-response curve)Brain circuitry: Thalamus (ventroposterior lateral nucleus) + reticular nucleus (acetylcholine bursts) → sensory-motor cortex feedback → red nucleus quieting → muscle spindle relaxationSMR as daytime "sleep spindle": Stabilizes red nucleus (Parkinsonism target), cuts sympathetic drive, deeper muscle relaxation, reduces sensory feedback to thalamusBenefits: Epilepsy stabilization, fibromyalgia (quiets sympathetic input to red nucleus), ADHD clusters (excess theta/alpha, beta compensation), arousal-performance curve centeringRisks: Overtraining SMR drops arousal too far → underarousal/grogginess/rebound giddiness (like kids pre-bedtime); counter with anterior beta (17Hz functional beta on tasks)Arousal-performance: SMR = brakes (calms overarousal); beta = accelerator (fixes underarousal); no fixed sessions (10 for mild insomnia, 24+ for severe)ADHD insights: Frontal suppressor strip → caudate/putamen/globus pallidus/thalamus loop (excess GABA inhibition); beta magnitude increases (more events, not amplitude)🕒 Timestamps / Key Moments:0:00 Welcome to NeuroNoodle + Pete & Jay chat (sunny day, Florida snow)2:04 Confusion on the live chat about SMR2:30 SMR Barry Sterman Screen share and clip • Barry Sterman's Research on Epilepsy 4:10 Jay Gunkelman screen share on Barry Sterman circa 20008:07 Parkinsonism9:30 Fibromyalgia10:52 Arousal Performance26:10 Sleep Spindle29:31 Can you Over train SMR31:45 Insomnia studies (Salsburg/Graz: 10 sessions mild; 24+ severe/athletes)33:43 School of Neurotherapy free monthly talks (Jay's beta talk on 27th)34:50 Jay hydration wrap-up✅ Updates & Links:Jay Gunkelman's Suisun Summit: https://suisuncitysummit.com (2023 up, 4/5 coming)School of Neurotherapy (Tiff Thompson, Nick Dogris): Free monthly talks, register for invitesJoshua Moore (Alternative Behavioral Therapy): QEEG phenotypes workshop (85% mental health gains with phenotype-matched meds)Help keep NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast going!Support on Patreon 👉 / neuronoodle Like, subscribe, share & hit the bell 🔔 for weekly episodes.LIVE Q&A every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapyPodcast #Neurofeedback #SMR #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #EEG #BarrySterman #ADHD #Epilepsy #Sleep #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #QEEG
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    38 mins
  • Delta Waves, Alpha Blocking, Psychedelics & Weed Effects | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast

    Delta Waves, Alpha Blocking, Psychedelics & Weed Effects | NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Therapy Podcast
    Feb 5 2026
    Join QEEG legend Jay Gunkelman (500,000+ scans) and Dr. Mari Swingle (i-Minds author) with host Pete Jansons for a deep morning dive into EEG patterns, drugs, and brain dynamics.✅ Topic 1: Delta Waves – What They Really MeanDiffuse/global delta: lack of white-matter input, sheet dipoles, parenchymal layersInfra-slow oscillations (less 1 Hz): oxygenation cycles (Yuri Crop), 6 breaths/min resonanceClinical implications: encephalopathy, developmental vs acquired✅ Topic 2: Alpha Blocking & ReactivityBurger effect: eyes-open alpha attenuation ≥50% at O1/O2/PzNon-responsive alpha phenotype = severe disconnect from external worldLow-voltage fast EEG: over-arousal, GABA can slow & reveal alpha✅ Topic 3: Psychedelics & Hallucinogens on EEGDramatic connectivity changes vs medicationsSalvia: gigantic 6–10 s slow waves (600–1000 µV), dissociationRisk: epileptiform activity + DMT/MDMA/psilocybin/ketamine = major contraindicationLow-dose LSD: possible anticonvulsant effect (historical Larry Rouse study)✅ Topic 4: Cannabis (Weed) – Acute vs Chronic EEG EffectsAcute: slows background alpha → helps sleep onsetChronic (Struve work): increases frontal alpha coherence → risk of apathy, depression, affective dysregulation (especially if baseline alpha already high/fast)✅ Bonus NuggetsHRV–EEG overlap: cardio-ballistic artifact, pulse artifact, vagal slowingStatic electricity on hair: minimal issue with proper groundingCarl Pribram memory: holographic storage, traveling waves (John Hughes), personal anecdotesFuture EEG trends: less alcohol → more THC? Shift toward frontal coherence issues🕒 Key Moments / Chapters0:00 Intro4:28 Static & Winter EEG5:52 HRV–Neurofeedback8:02 Alpha Blocking11:18 Psychedelics & EEG Risks15:04 Weed vs Alcohol – Future EEG?19:09 Weed & Dissociation20:50 THC Half Life21:30 Weed Paranoia22:53 Karl Pribram – Jay Gunkelman Interview • Rare Interview: Karl H. Pribram a Pioneer ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H....1:08:45 Jay’s screen share – looking back at his Karl Pribram interview1:19:04 Suisun Summit 2025✅ Links & ResourcesDr. Mari Swingle Apps: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman / Suisun Summit: https://suisunsummit.comKarl Pribram Interview: • Rare Interview: Karl H. Pribram a Pioneer ... Karl Pribram Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_H....Support NeuroNoodle on Patreon 👉 / neuronoodle LIVE every Wednesday 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM ESTLike, subscribe, share & hit the bell 🔔 for weekly brain nerd sessions!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackTherapy #NeurofeedbackPodcast #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #EEG #DeltaWaves #AlphaBlocking #Psychedelics #CannabisEEG #QEEG #BrainHealth #Neurotherapy
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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