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Hello, Brain :)
Hello, Brain :) is where brain health steps out of the lab and into real conversation. Each episode brings host, Collin Adams, together with a standing panel of three PhD-level neuroscientists: Dr. Ramona Von Leden, Dr. Dan O'Brien, and Dr. Laura Davis, to break down brain health topics in a way that’s fun, relatable, and refreshingly honest. We’re not afraid to challenge norms, laugh a little, or color outside the lines as we explore how the brain actually works and how to support it in real…
Episodes
Hello, Brain :)What Happens to Your Brain After an Injury? A Neuroscientist Explains
When we hear the words brain injury, most of us picture themoment it happened: a hit on the football field, a car accident, a fall. But some of the most…
Hello, Brain :)Can Yoga Actually Change Your Brain? A Neuroscientist Explains
Think you're bad at yoga? According to neuroscientist and yoga teacher Dr. Ramona von Leden, there's no such thing. In this episode of Hello, Brain :), host…
Hello, Brain :)How Much Exercise Does Your Brain Actually Need?
Does a walk around the grocery store count as exercise? A physical therapist says yes, and the reason why changes how you think about moving your body. In this…
Hello, Brain :)Are Schools Teaching Kids How to Think?
You can make the dean's list and still feel like you never really learned anything. So, what is school actually teaching our brains? In this episode of Hello…
Hello, Brain :)How Old Is Your Cat in Human Years? What Pets Teach Us About Brain Aging
At one year old, a cat is already the equivalent of a 17 year old human. So what does that tell us about the old "times seven" rule, and what can our pets…
Hello, Brain :)Can Duolingo Make You Fluent? How Your Brain Learns a Language
In this episode, host Collin Adams and neuroscientist Dr. Ramona von Leden dig into how the brain learns, understands and produces language. They also answer…
Hello, Brain :)Why Overthinking Kills Your Flow (and How to Get Back In)
Ever had a moment where everything just clicks, and you stop thinking and simply perform? That's flow, the state where you feel and perform at your best. In…
Hello, Brain :)Here's What Perimenopause Does to Your Brain
What happens to your brain during perimenopause? Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen to explore how changing hormones can…
Hello, Brain :)The Future of Brain Performance: Measuring Neuromotor Control | Reed Hanoun, CEO of Neron AI
How do you actually measure how well your brain is performing? On this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Reed Hanoun, CEO of NERON AI, to…
Hello, Brain :)Overthinking Explained: Why Your Brain Gets Stuck in Thought Loops
Why do we replay conversations in our heads? Why can making a simple decision sometimes feel impossible? And why does thinking things through occasionally turn…
Hello, Brain :)How Your Brain Works: Brain Regions, Emotions, Memory & Behavior | Dr. Tiffany Copeland
What does each part of your brain actually do? In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen welcome psychologist and researcher Dr…
Hello, Brain :)What Your Gut Health Says About Your Brain Health
What does your gut have to do with your brain? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von…
Hello, Brain :)The NeuroLounge: Bringing Brain Health Technology Into the Real World
What if brain health technology could move beyond the clinic and become something people could experience in the places where they already live, work, learn…
Hello, Brain :)What Happens to Your Brain When You Become a Mom?
Is “mom brain” actually a thing? In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von Leden, Dr. Dan O’Brien, and Dr. DeJ’a Crippen…
Hello, Brain :)Your Brain & Nervous System: How to Regulate Stress and Come Back to Yourself with Jasmine Hunt
What if feeling better starts with understanding your brain and nervous system? In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Jasmine Hunt to…
Hello, Brain :)Why Does My Brain Feel Like It’s Running on Empty?
What causes brain fog, and why does it sometimes feel like your brain is running on empty? In the Season 2 premiere of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams is joined…
Hello, Brain :)How Trauma, Anxiety & ADHD Change the Brain with Dr. Tiffany Copeland
What happens in the brain when anxiety takes over, stress becomes overwhelming, or our emotional reactions feel automatic? In this episode of Hello, Brain :)…
Hello, Brain :)I Had an ADHD Diagnosis, But It Didn’t Explain Everything
What happens when an ADHD diagnosis finally gives you an explanation for the way your brain works but there’s still another problem you can’t explain? In this…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Dr. Dan O'Brien :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin sits down with Dr. Dan O’Brien, MD, MBA, PhD, an award-winning physician, healthcare leader, and innovator…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Dr. Ramona Von Leden :)
In this special episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin sits down one-on-one with Dr. Ramona Von Leden to learn more about the person behind the passion for brain…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Dr. DeJ'a Crippen :)
Before we kick off Season 2 of Hello, Brain :), we're taking some time to introduce the incredible people who will be helping lead the conversations ahead. In…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Dr. Jemma Kim :)
Stroke recovery doesn't end when formal rehabilitation does. In this episode, Collin Adams and Dr. DeJ'a Crippen sit down with physical therapist and…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Return to Life :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Chaandani Khan, founder of Return to Life, to discuss her journey through persistent…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Brainnovation Marketplace :)
The brain health world is growing fast but finding products you can trust isn't always easy. In this episode, Collin Adams sits down with Balraj Dhillon…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Solution-Focused Coaching :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams sits down with Glen Lubbert, CEO of Stamina Lab, to explore the power of Solution-Focused Coaching. Glen…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Vestibular Training Services :)
What if balance is really a brain function? Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden welcome vestibular rehabilitation pioneer Sheila Thelen to explore the…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Korrect Life :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain :), Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden sit down with Eric Guerrieri, President and Co-founder of Korrect Life, to explore…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Mendi :)
Can you train your brain the way you train your body? In this episode of Hello, Focus :), Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Mustafa Hamada, co-founder of Mendi…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, WAVi :)
How do you understand what's happening inside the brain without looking at it directly? In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona von Leden…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Neurofeedback :)
This week on Hello, Brain, the mic gets passed. Dr. Ramona Von Leden takes over the interview, giving Collin the chance to switch seats and share his own…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Advanced Brain Technologies :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain, Alex Doman joins hosts Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden to explore how personalized sound and music can support brain…
Hello, Brain :)Interview Series: Hello, Neuronic :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin Adams and Dr. Ramona Von Leden sit down with Liam Pingree, founder of Neuronic, to explore how near infrared light…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Cognitive Aging :) Part 2
What if your brain could stay sharp as you age? In Part 2, Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to focus on what actually helps…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Cognitive Aging :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain :) Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to unpack what cognitive aging really means. They explore…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Sleep :) Part 2
In part 2 of our sleep mini-series, Collin Adams returns with Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to move from understanding sleep to improving it. They…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Sleep :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin Adams sits down with Dr. Ramona Von Leden and Dr. Dan O’Brien to explore why sleep is so essential for brain…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, ADHD :) Part 2
This episode picks up where we left off, moving from understanding the ADHD brain to exploring what actually helps. We dive into one of the most talked-about…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, ADHD :)
In this episode, Collin Adams is joined by Dr. Dan O’Brien and Dr. Ramona Von Leden to break down what’s really happening in the ADHD brain. They explore how…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Distraction :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain, Collin is joined by Laura, Dan, and Ramona to explore a question that hits close to home for all of us: Are we unintentionally…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Artificial Intelligence :)
In this episode, we explore artificial intelligence through a different lens. Not just what it is, but what it’s doing to us. As AI becomes part of our daily…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Brain :)
In the very first episode of Hello, Brain!, host Collin Adams is joined by brain health experts Dr. Ramona von Leden, Dr. Dan O'Brien, and Dr. Laura Davis for…
Hello, Brain :)Hello, Neuroplasticity :)
In this episode of Hello, Brain :) host Collin Adams and panelists Dr. Dan O'Brien, Dr. Laura Davis, and Dr. Ramona von Leden explore one of the most…
Hello, Brain :)Trailer: Meet Your Brain
Hello, Brain :) is where brain health steps out of the lab and into real conversation. Each episode brings host, Collin Adams, together with a standing panel…