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
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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...
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WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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…
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 015 - Christopher Freeze
As former FBI Special Agent, Christopher provides a very personal perspective on the link between trauma, trust and hope...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EPISODEEpisode 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...
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