BRAIN HEALTH

Take back control of your brain and whole body health

 Host Dr Ruth Allan interviews industry leaders to discuss how they have transformed their brain health or that of others by unchaining their pain to step into the person they are today

Dr Ruth is changing the way we view and talk about our brain health and how it influences our lives. Guests discuss their deep struggles with taboo topics that often go untold, yet have a profound impact on how our brain functions and how we function as individuals

This podcast is about providing you with inspiration, insights and hope. If you're ready to start a revolution in brain health and learn how you can unchain your pain, you're in the right place

   A new episode launches each Monday

Episode 023 - Dr Ruth LIVE

In support of the people in the Ukraine and all those around the world disaffected by the psychological trauma of war, Dr Ruth talks live about how it occurs and how you and your children can recover from it - starting now... 

Gain access to trauma recovery coaching now by emailing [email protected] 

Episode 022 - Rex Miller

Rex Miller shares his story about his struggle of fighting the system and the power of functional brain imaging to get his family the correct diagnosis...

Episode 021 - Cynthia Libert MD

Cynthia talks about how she suffered from moral trauma, burnout and stress within the healthcare system to achieving extraordinary growth and healing. We discuss her pivotal moment, and how her mum’s influence led her to be able to walk the path with her patients...

Episode 020 - Eric P Granger

Eric talks about how physical pain encouraged him leverage the power of his mind and pursue his life-long dream of telling stories through original songs, stage productions and TV and motion picture scripts, leading to over 58 awards in just seven years...

Episode 019 - Louise Carmi

Louise shares her story of how she overcame several health obstacles including a huge ore-frontal cortex meningioma. After removal in 2011 she suffered a stroke, lost the use of her leg, yet made a remarkable recovery by leveraging the power of her mind…

Episode 018 - Mike McCarthy

Award winning journalist Mike talks about the loss of his son Ross to suicide after battling 10 years of depression. He discusses the impact it has had and the steps he is taking to change the conversation and mental health support required...

Episode 017 - Dr Philip Alexander

In this episode, Dr Philip discusses the difficult childhood he had, how the culture in the medical practice as a paediatrician led to burnout and what he was able to do to recover from it...

Episode 016 - Marilise de Villiers

In this episode, we discuss Marilise’s experience of workplace bullying. She talks about the moment she found her ROAR, the difficulty she had leaving her team, and how the bullying opened old wounds and affected her family relationships...

Episode 015 - Christopher Freeze

As former FBI Special Agent, Christopher provides a very personal perspective on the link between trauma, trust and hope...

Episode 014 - Saiyyidah Zaidi

Saiyyidah reflects on her life's journey to obtain the results she needed to optimise her brain health as she started menopause...

Episode 013 - with Chris Ross

Dr Ruth is joined by Chris Ross, CEO of Winject as they reflect on the last 12 episodes before Christmas to achieve 1M downloads, what's coming up and the impact Dr Ruth has had on Chris Ross with her coaching...

Episode 012 - Suzanne Nance

The first American Woman to accomplish the 'Explorer's Grand Slam,' summiting the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents and skiing to the North and South Pole, Suzanne discusses her true Everest...

Episode 011 - Chris Parsons

Chris Parsons, Chairman of the India Practise at the legal firm Herbert Smith Freehills and talks about how his childhood trauma, combined with the stress of his job, resulted in him having his first major breakdown in 1996 after collapsing in the gym...

Episode 010 - Fallon Jordan

Fallon Jordan, now Community and Curriculum Director of Amen University and owner of Decluttered Mind and Home LLC, talks about how multiple concussions and rape impacted her brain function in ways that often go undiagnosed...

Episode 009 - Russ Johns

Following several tragic life events, including falling three stories from a billboard and also losing his son, Russ talks about how he was able to overcome his physical and mental pain and redefine his identity...

Episode 008 - Karen Wright

Karen tells of how her life came to a tragic stop when she lost her daughter, and the effect that loss had on her whole family and her life's trajectory. Be prepared to have your heart strings pulled...

Episode 007 - Keith Leslie

Keith, now Chair of Samaritans UK, talks about his childhood with a mother who had periodic psychotic episodes in an era where mental health was not talked about, and how his trauma emerged 40 years later...

Episode 006 - Nazia Khatun

Nazia, who now combines fitness with neuroscience to support her clients, talks about her eating disorder as a teenager, how life changes manifested in a deep depression, and how she found her way out of the darkness...

Episode 005 - Charlie Smith

Now a successful entrepreneur in real estate, Charlies talks about his violent childhood trauma and how he overcame 20-years of substance abuse, which led him to opening a supportive living home for executives struggling with substance addiction...

Episode 004 - Aimmee Kodachian

Founder of Empowering Humanity TV and author of “Tears of Hope: Seeing light from the shadows,” Aimmee shares her journey of living through sexual, physical, and mental abuse and surviving 13 devastating years of the 1975 Lebanese Civil War. Have your tissues ready...

Episode 003 - Samanah Duran

Owner of BEYOUROWN and recognised as the top 32 female entrepreneurs to look out for, Samanah talks about her what optimal brain health means for her and how she had to overcome her internal struggles to become the success she is today...

Episode 002 - Mark Jenkins

After losing his dad aged 2 years old, Mark talks about his battle with weight as a teenager, which led to bullying and subsequent drug and alcohol abuse to escape the pain. His way out led him to become the celebrity fitness trainer he is today...

Episode 001 - Jesslee

Living with an abusive father, Jesslee talks about her tumultuous upbringing and how her method of escape led her to be on Series 14 of the Voice and subsequently establish herself in the music industry. One name, one voice, one mission...