Marly shares about symptoms of overactive and underactive basal ganglia and what nutritional foods and supplements help support this part of the brain.

Marly shares who NeurOptimal supports healing for multiple issues that are common struggles for people.

For more information please email:

marly.jones@neuroptimal.com

Marly shares an overview of what Somatic Relief Exercises or Somatic Experiencing is to help process trauma.

Does your health not line up with your belief system?  For me this was an enormous struggle because I internalized my illness and inability to get well was due to something I may have been doing wrong or brought on to myself.  Even though being transparent was very scary to me, once I was finally able to be honest about how much I was struggling with illness, more healing came.  Being more open has helped others to do so as well, I heard, "me too" more times than I could count.  I had no idea because before I spent so much time strategizing on how I could keep up with life so that no one knew what kind of rough shape I was in.  

Episode quotes:

"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder, than one closed by belief."  Gerry Spence, American Lawyer & Writer

"We impress people with our strengths but connect with people in our weaknesses."  Craig Groeschel, Pastor at Life.Church

"Comparison is the thief of joy."  Craig Groeschel, Pastor at Life.Church

"Unless you get it, you don't get it."  Marly Jones, Brain Health Coach & Naturopath

Growing up in Alberta Canada with health challenges from childhood and later getting lyme disease while horseback riding in Oklahoma. All the diagnosis labels and why they don’t matter!

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Marly shares some reasons to de-clutter your home and some practical help to make it happen!

Marly shares 10 ways nervous system dysregulation may show up in your life. How nervous system regulation can achieve healing in the phyiscal and biological outcomes.

Why community, support and belonging is essental to regulating the central nervous system.

Marly explains why we need adequate protein for brain function and mental health as well as which protein sources are optimal.

Marly shares that doing the following may help depression:

1. Optimize thyroid

2. Optimize folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, homocysteine, omega-3's

3. Try eliminating inflammatory foods for 3 weeks

4. Eat from the rainbow of fruits and veggies

5. Squash the ANTs

6. Exercise

7. Add one of the following: saffron, curcumin, zinc citrate or glycinate, magnesium glycine/citrate/malate, vitamin B6

8. Probiotics

9. Get some light therapy - preferrably sunshine before 10 am.

For products and resources or to contact Dr. Mike directly please go to: https://mvtonline.com/

Dr. Mike shares about the 5P Method from his book, the IZOD Method.

Free videos for Fibromyalgia in Remission DIY:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM_ncQgFrKIyBMonAWMNQgLKOD5I5Yngo

Marly shares why you need an Emotional Rescue Playlist along with some songs you can add!

Marly shares what you may be experiencing if you have Limbic System Dysfunction or Impairment.

For more info on NeurOptimal® Brain Training Systems:

marly.jones@neuroptimal.com

harmonyneurofeedback@gmail.com

Marly shares how sounds in nature, particularly water, evoke a relaxation response. Scientifically proven to activate the parasympathetic nervous system - sounds of water help to calm us naturally.

Angus shares what he has learned on his journey. Key insights include - isolation delegation, pattern recognition, how to be a good leader, living from a place of vision and belief, re-creating your thought life and leaving victimhood.

HBOT with special guest, Kevin Hurdelbrink discusses HBOT as a powerful healing therapy for a multitude of complicated diseases and injuries.

Try the Cross Crawl Exercise when you are stuck in sympathetic over-drive. It has been a go to for years to calm and regulate the stress response.

Marly shares 5 ways to build stress resilience:

1. Information - knowledge is power!

2. Take Control - respond to what you can take power over!

3. Optimize your Pleasure Centers - boost dopamine naturally

4. Clear traumas - NeurOptimal® Brain Training

5. Community - join Brain Training Tribe and keep listening to Healing Chronic Illness with Marly podcast. Have at least one friend and once you're feeling better enjoy connecting with others more. Especially if you can combine a creative and fun hobby to do together!

Marly shares about HTMA and why it is an excellent test to determine why you may be having symptoms such as:

*headaches

*allergies

*anxiety

*depression

*weakness

*arthritis

*high blood pressure

Marly challenges you to be self aware of judging others. Casting judgement on others often is reflective of something not right within ourselves. Save your energy!

https://fdntraining.com/marlyjones Marly and Reed discuss functional labratory testing to determine root causes to illnesses, conditions and symptoms. How we heal through an integrative approach that addresses body, mind and spirit. Reed shares what he does everyday to enhance his life and why breathwork is essential to wellness.

Marly shares what she does to help support detoxification.

Marly shares about DHEA and why we need optimal levels to help our bodies heal and handle stress well.

Marly shares why we each need to allow ourselves to have solitude and cocoon away from people as part of our healing process.

Marly discusses Trauma's Chronic Effects on the Body-

1. Toxins

2. Hormones

3. Nervous System

4. Immune System

5. Neurological Effects

Marly shares a bit about Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum's SHINE protocol and adding Ribose to your daily supplement regimen for energy.

Marly shares about how your nervous system adapts and signals what we are experiencing in our senses and how to better be able to adapt to change and stressors.

Marly visits with Andi and Charlie about how hospitality and creativity are a part of the healing journey. Andi and Charlie share what they have learned about serving others and balancing personal and productivity time. New book release March 12, 2024 now on pre-order: Why Everything That Doesn't Matter Matters So Much. Available where all books are sold.

Marly shares how and why to process emotions. Learn a simple but effective breathing technique to calm and elevate.

Marly shares about how when emotions and other processes that we need to naturally let out - we blow a fuse ... or something else!

Dr. Teitelbaum shares 7 more helpful tips to prevent Dementia and avoid Alzheimers and Cognitive Decline.

DEMENTIA protocol explained.

Before starting anti-depressant meds:

Optimize thyroid (have a full panel blood test for thyroid)

Optimize your levels of B, D & homocysteine levels

Elimination diet - remove inflammatory foods: grains (wheat, corn), sugar & dairy

Eat lots of raw colorful fruits and veggies

Eliminate negative thoughts (squash the ANTs)

Exercise

Take Saffron, Curcumin, Zinc, Magnesium, B Complex, probiotics

Bright light (full spectrum) therapy

Dr. Sara Whedon, DC and Brain Health Professional, shares why brain optimization is essential for corporations and businesses to offer for their employees to experience success.

Best Supplements for Brain Health & Avoiding Cognitive Decline:

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish oil and flaxseed oil, these fats are important for maintaining brain function and may help improve memory in healthy individuals.

• B Vitamins: B6, B12, and folic acid are known to reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease.

• Vitamin D: Often associated with bone health, vitamin D also plays an important role in brain health. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a greater risk of developing neurological disorders.

• Ginkgo Biloba: Widely used in Europe for cognitive disorders, Ginkgo biloba may help with cognition by improving blood flow to the brain.

• Curcumin: This is the active ingredient in turmeric and has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier. It's known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits and may help in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

• Acetyl-L-Carnitine: This amino acid is naturally produced in the body and is known for its role in promoting brain health and cognitive function, particularly among older adults.

• Resveratrol: An antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes, resveratrol may help protect the brain. Some studies suggest it helps in preventing the deterioration of the hippocampus, an important part of the brain associated with memory.

• Phosphatidylserine

Some phrases for your self care tool kit!

Foods with NO and percursors of NO.

Are you NO levels where they should be?

Marly visits with Dr. T about holistic healing solutions that address FMS and CFS as well as Covid Long Haul.

Marly shares 7 helpful tips to manage Christmas expectations.

Marly shares about the Polyvagal Theory and how the vagus nerve activates different states in our body/experiences. She provides some tips to help you go from a fight/flight/freeze state into an engaged and balanced ventral vagal state.

Marly shares about quantum physics and frequencies for improving health!

NeurOptimal® Certified Trainer, Caroline Trepanier shares her personal experience with healing depression for herself and how it has helped her clients as well.

Marly shares results from her SPECT scan and how you can gain access to scans and better help yourself in healing the brain.

https://harmonyneurofeedback.com/resources

Need a scan and want a discount? Contact Marly for more info:

HarmonyNeurofeedback@gmail.com

Marly discusses the work of Dr. George Land and why we need to not be double minded in our thinking and learning! We do not want our neurons fighting each other when we are establishing new neural pathways in learning! We must get out of stuck and rigid thinking patterns.

Marly shares about how to find the source of mold if you suspect it is in your home or work space. She also offers some tips on how to make your environment less toxic from mold and/or mycotoxins as well as your body!

Discover if you are an HSP and what to do for self care!

Do you believe all diseases and disorders have a root cause? I do! Listen to find out why!

Signs, stages, causes and ways to overcome Compassion Fatigue.

Here's a 7-day self-led exercise protocol using somatic therapy techniques to calm the stress response:

Day 1: Body Scan Meditation

• Find a quiet space and lie down comfortably.

• Close your eyes and focus on your breath for a few minutes.

• Start a body scan from your toes to your head, noticing any areas of tension or discomfort.

• As you scan, imagine sending breath and relaxation to those areas, allowing them to release tension.

Day 2: Grounding Techniques

• Stand barefoot on the ground (grass, sand, or earth if possible).

• Feel the connection between your feet and the ground.

• Take slow, deep breaths, imagining roots growing from your feet into the earth, grounding and stabilizing you.

Day 3: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

• Sit or lie down comfortably.

• Tense each muscle group (starting from your toes and working up to your head) for a few seconds, then release and relax completely.

• Focus on the contrast between tension and relaxation in each muscle group.

Day 4: Mindful Movement

• Engage in gentle, mindful movement such as yoga, tai chi, or qigong.

• Pay attention to the sensations in your body as you move, and focus on the present moment.

• Notice any areas of tension and allow them to soften and release with each movement.

Day 5: Breathwork

• Practice deep breathing exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing or box breathing.

• Focus on extending your exhales to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation.

• Visualize stress leaving your body with each exhale.

Day 6: Self-Massage

• Use self-massage techniques to release tension in your muscles.

• Use gentle pressure and circular motions on areas like your neck, shoulders, back, and hands.

• Pay attention to how your body responds to the touch and allow yourself to relax deeply.

Day 7: Nature Connection

• Spend time in nature, whether it's a walk in the park, sitting by a river, or simply being outdoors.

• Use all your senses to connect with nature - feel the breeze, listen to the sounds, observe the colors and textures.

• Allow yourself to be present and absorbed in the natural environment, letting go of stress and tension.

Throughout the week, remember to practice self-compassion and kindness towards yourself. Each day, reflect on how your body feels before and after the exercises, noticing any changes in your stress levels and overall well-being.

Recently I tested my own window tolerance with a once in a lifetime adventure. Never would I have imagined myself being able to handle doing something so stress inducing and nerve wracking... but I did! AND I loved it! I have come so far in my healing journey. I want to encourage everyone to keep going!