Today, I sit down with my friends Dr. Russell Kort and Dr. Kedar N. Prasad to explore something most of us experience daily: constant exposure to phones, WiFi, screens, air travel, and modern technology—and how it may quietly contribute to stress in the body.

Dr. Kedar N. Prasad holds a PhD in Radiation Biology from the University of Iowa and completed postdoctoral training at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He later served as Professor and Director of the Center for Vitamins and Cancer Research at the University of Colorado Medical School. Dr. Prasad has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers (including Nature, Science, and PNAS), received NIH funding for more than 30 years, and authored or edited 25 books on micronutrients, radiation biology, and neurodegenerative diseases. He currently serves as Chief Scientific Officer of Engage Global.

Dr. Russell J. Kort is an author, public speaker, chiropractor, and lead clinician at DoctorEMF®. He chairs DefenderShield’s Medical and Science Advisory Board and was named BrainTap Technologies’ 2019 Innovator of the Year. His work focuses on a multi-modal, personalized approach to healing.

If you’ve ever felt like “something’s off” but couldn’t quite explain it, this episode offers a new lens on how environmental stressors may be impacting your health.

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #EMF #BrainHealth #Wellness #DigitalHygiene #OxidativeStress #GutHealth #Probiotics #Omega3 #HealthyAging #braintap

What if recovery isn’t about doing more… but regulating better?

In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Merlino, a Mayo Clinic–certified wellness coach and the co-founder of a company pioneering a proprietary, groundbreaking evolution of PEMF known as DEMP Therapy—Digital Electromagnetic Pulse technology.

As an emerging voice in the future of cellular regeneration, Jessica blends high-level wellness expertise with cutting-edge innovation to make advanced recovery both luxurious and accessible. They are the creator behind a next-generation luxury regenerative therapy bed, setting a new standard of sophistication, science, and real-world results in modern electromagnetic healing.

Jessica and I explore the evolution from PEMF to DEMP, and why full-body frequency delivery may change how we think about recovery, energy, and brain health. We also discuss how the nervous system, sleep, and cellular energy all connect when the body is in the right state to heal.

If you are interested in experiencing this technology, mention this podcast to receive a complimentary first session: www.demptechnology.com

Other resources mentioned: https://www.trudiagnostic.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 From PEMF to DEMP

03:00 What Is DEMP?

07:30 Nervous System & Recovery

12:30 Cellular Energy & Healing

18:30 Sleep, Brain Health & Regulation

24:30 Real-World Applications & Takeaways

Connect with Jessica Merlino:

https://www.instagram.com/infinityclinicsfl

https://www.instagram.com/jessmerlino

https://www.facebook.com/InfinityClinicsFL

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-merlino/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #DEMP #PEMF #NervousSystem #Recovery #Biohacking #BrainTap

Most people think they need more discipline… but what if I told you that’s usually not the real problem?

Kelly is a transformational business strategist who empowers professionals to shatter limitations and embrace abundant living. As the President of Menrva- a women’s telehealth and technology company, a Strategic Advisor at GoodLeap and co-owner of GoBundance, she unlocks exponential growth through innovative mindset strategies and high-level consulting.

The author of "Big Voices," Resendez guides individuals and organizations to break through barriers and design intentional paths to success. A thought leader at the intersection of personal growth and strategic thinking, she proves that professional excellence and personal fulfillment are interconnected.

In this conversation with Kelly and I discuss what’s actually happening beneath the surface and how your nervous system shapes your reactions, your stress, and even your ability to grow. Once you understand that, everything starts to shift.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you “know what to do” but can’t follow through… this episode will make more sense.

If anyone is learning more about investing in Menrva, you can find information, here:

https://www.menrvaproject.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Why discipline isn’t the real issue

01:12 What’s actually happening in your nervous system

03:45 Why you feel stuck (even when you “know better”)

06:20 Stress response vs. growth response

09:10 How to start rewiring your patterns

12:30 Practical shifts for better regulation

15:05 Final perspective on performance & resilience

Connect with Kelly Resendez:

Kelly’s 3-Day Pop-Up Podcast Training: https://gobundancewomen.com/

For Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #mindfullness #BrainOptimization #NervousSystem #MentalPerformance #BurnoutRecovery #SelfRegulation

Most people think stress is the problem. In reality, the real issue is your capacity to handle it.

In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I welcome back our Science Officer, Dr. Francisco Cidral, to discuss one of the most important health markers today: HRV (heart rate variability).

Dr. Cidral is an entrepreneur, professor, and researcher. He holds an ND, a master’s and PhD in Neuroscience, and a post-doctorate in Health Sciences. He specializes in integrative therapies and the neurobiology of pain and inflammation, and currently serves as Science Officer at BrainTap and CEO of the Integrative Health School in Orlando, Florida.

In this conversation, we break down what HRV really measures, why it’s such a powerful indicator of stress resilience, and how chronic stress affects the brain, nervous system, sleep, and long-term health. Dr. Cidral also shares research on how brain entrainment sessions may improve HRV and help activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

If you want to better understand stress, improve recovery, and optimize brain performance, this episode explores the science behind it.

Connect with Dr. Francisco Cidral:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-cidral-nd-phd-83511521b/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #HRV #StressManagement #BrainHealth #NervousSystem #brainoptimization

In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I am joined by Steve and Wendy McGough, co-founders of Human Innovations and creators of the hi® system. We explore how vagus nerve stimulation and parasympathetic activation may influence brain detox, sleep recovery, and heart rate variability.

Steve and Wendy are co-founders of Human Innovations and creators of the hi® system, a science-informed approach to pelvic, reproductive, and sexual health. Over the past 15 years, they have worked with thousands of women and couples navigating challenges related to pelvic-floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, chronic UTIs, intimacy, and fertility.

Steve holds a BS in Biochemistry from UNC Chapel Hill and conducted graduate research at Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Center for Investigative Neuroscience. He later earned a doctorate in Human Sexuality with a focus on reproductive physiology and served as an associate professor for nine years. He has published peer-reviewed research, authored multiple books, and holds six patents related to women’s health technology.

After experiencing a personal tragedy, Steve and Wendy developed the hi® system to address post C-section adhesions. Their work expanded into broader applications for pelvic and reproductive health and led to the founding of Human Innovations in 2010, where they focus on translating Asian and alternative health practices into practical, science-based solutions. Together, they teach nationally and internationally, collaborate with urologists, pelvic-floor physical therapists, and fertility specialists, and guide couples through their hi® 3-Step Method and First Step for Fertility programs to restore connection, function, and long-term vitality.

Could gentle vibration and targeted nervous system stimulation support cerebrospinal fluid flow and glymphatic clearance?

If you’d like to try the system we discussed, you can receive $150 off the regular $499.95 price using the link below. It includes step-by-step routines designed to help activate the parasympathetic nervous system and support healthy brain recovery.

Get $150 OFF: https://www.womenandcouples.com/product/hi-braintap/

Connect with Steve and Wendy McGough:

https://www.instagram.com/womenandcouples/

https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcoupleswellness

https://www.facebook.com/womenandcoupleswellness

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #brainfitness #BrainOptimization #VagusNerve

Brain inflammation doesn’t always start in the brain.

Today, I sit down with microbiome researcher Martha Carlin to explore how the gut may be driving inflammation, brain fog, and long-term neurological stress.

Martha Carlin is a microbiome researcher and entrepreneur whose work was inspired by her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2002. After teaching herself the science behind gut health, she founded The BioCollective and BiotiQuest to advance research on the gut–brain connection and chronic disease. A recipient of a $1.2 million NIH grant and named a Colorado Titan 100 CEO, Martha is a respected voice in microbiome science and advocates for a systems-based approach to health.

In this episode we discuss:

• How gut bacteria influence dopamine, serotonin, and mood
• What endotoxin (LPS) is and why it fuels systemic inflammation
• Why antibiotics and environmental exposures can weaken microbiome resilience
• The connection between chronic constipation and neurological health
• How gut imbalance may contribute to brain fog and reduced cognitive performance

If you’re focused on optimizing brain performance, improving mental clarity, or protecting long-term neurological health, understanding the gut–brain connection is essential.

Connect with Martha Carlin:

https://biotiquest.com/

https://www.instagram.com/biotiquest/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #brainfitness #mindfullness #guthealth

Ever feel like your workplace is draining your focus, mood, and energy?

Dr. Patrick Porter sits down with Reverend Jodi to explore a practical, education-first approach to workplace wellness: starting with brain breaks, healthier environments, and simple daily resets that support performance and resilience.

Rev. Jodi Suson is an ordained minister and brain health–focused wellness educator who transitioned from a 35-year career in marketing and finance into holistic health after years of misdiagnosis and disability led her to study how food, water, and environment affect brain and emotional wellbeing. She is the author of Emotional Healing, Toxic Free Living, and now teaches mindset and lifestyle-based approaches to support brain, emotional, spiritual, and physical balance, drawing on her training in NLP, nutrition, essential oils, and frequency-based modalities.

In this show, Dr. Porter and Rev. Suson discuss how “brain breaks” can replace the mid-afternoon coffee run, why workplace culture and environment matter (air, water, stress patterns), and how wellness rooms can encourage employees to take 20 minutes to decompress and recharge, without making medical promises.

Question for you: If your workplace had a wellness room, would you use it? Drop a comment with what you’d want included.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Misdiagnosis, overmedication, and why diagnostics matter

01:00 – Introducing Reverend Jodi + the mission for workplace wellness

02:40 – Jodi’s story: early brain injury, speech support, and long-term challenges

06:40 – Rebuilding health habits + learning wellness tools (educational discussion)

08:40 – Vision: wellness rooms + 20-minute decompression breaks

10:30 – Brain breaks vs. coffee breaks + workplace experiences

16:50 – Workplace “hidden exposures” (air/water) and practical steps

20:50 – Air filtration, scent, and common indoor air considerations

27:00 – Pets, nervous system states, and shared calm (general discussion)

33:00 – Mold awareness in buildings + testing/cleanup resources (education)

37:30 – Functional lifestyle program overview + next steps

Connect with Jodi Suson:

https://susonessentials.com/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #BrainFitness #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #BrainBreak

What if “feeling fine” isn’t the same as being truly ready to return to sport, or even school, after a concussion?

I sit down with Dr. Ted Arkfeld to discuss how objective nervous system measurements may add clarity to performance, recovery, and readiness.

Ted A. Arkfeld, DC, MS, is a chiropractor, clinical researcher, and educator focused on the role of the nervous system in human performance, injury risk, and recovery. He is the developer of the Neuro Sport Performance Evaluation (NSPE), a model that integrates objective neurological metrics—including BrainTap’s NeuralChek—with functional movement and sensorimotor assessment. With over 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Arkfeld collaborates with technology partners and clinicians to advance evidence-informed approaches to sports performance, concussion management, and neurological rehabilitation, while educating doctors of chiropractic on translating neuroscience into practical, measurable outcomes.

In this episode, we explore how tools like NeuralChek, which Dr. Arkfeld actively uses as part of his evaluation protocol, can support a more complete view of movement, balance, and autonomic regulation, especially when athletes (or patients) may underreport symptoms.

The conversation also touches on how BrainTap is incorporated as part of his recovery approach, supporting relaxation, sleep, and nervous system regulation alongside active care.

Please, comment and share your thoughts: Should baseline nervous system screening be a standard part of sports, recovery, and aging well?

Connect with Dr. Ted Arkfeld:

https://arkfeldchiropractic.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-a-arkfeld-dc-ms-43611522/\

https://www.youtube.com/@DefeatingPain

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

#BrainFitnessPodcast #braintap