Ep. 337: Addiction Recovery – The Power of Behavioral Change: An Interview With Todd Weatherly, Treatment Consultant

After a long hiatus, the Train Your Brain Podcast has finally returned and will now be releasing on a bi-weekly schedule. In Episode 337, Dr. Michael Trayford and Jason Pyles the producer welcome special guest Treatment Consultant Todd Weatherly (pictured at right) to discuss Addiction Recovery, the Power of Behavioral Change. You can learn more at Weatherly & Associates and Widening Circles. And at the end of the show, we bring you tip No. 337 is “Get Back on the Horse.”

Don’t forget our seminar on October 14-15, 2017. And be sure to check out our addiction recovery alternatives ebook.

If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Continue reading

Ep. 336 – Program Your Mind to Trigger Your Memory

Today is Episode 336 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford lets Jason Pyles the producer share a brain training tip. Jason’s tip is to program your mind to trigger your memory. This can help you to better remember those things you need to do. If you think you might forget something tell yourself something like this for example: “once I touch or see this specific thing, it will remind me to do this other certain thing.” Repeat it in your head and visualize it 10 times. This can be a real life saver! Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com. Continue reading

Ep. 333 – Get in the Pool: Brain Benefits of Swimming

Train Your Brain Podcast logo

Today is Episode 333 of the Train Your Brain Podcast! Welcome to our show! Today Dr. Trayford gives us the braining training tip to get in the pool! The benefits of swimming are universally accepted. Swimming is more beneficial than most other types of exercise. It is easy on the joints and is great for cardio and muscle tone, but did you know that swimming can help make you smarter, too? Being in water changes your brain’s blood flow. Isn’t that fascinating? It makes sense that weightlessness would ease the brain! Thanks for listening and go get in a pool today.

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com. Continue reading

Ep. 330 – Brain Training FAQ Part 2

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 330 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles continue their discussion of the most frequently asked questions about a brain training program. Many people ask if brain training therapy is covered by insurance. They want to know what the cost is and what to expect during the program. Also those who are considering a brain training therapy want to know how to best prepare for this kind of a mental boot camp. Listen in today for an informative show with a lot of answers

The tip for today is to combine figure 8s with your arm and leg. This will really activate your brain!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration Continue reading

Ep. 323 – Five Things You Need to Know if You Want to Build a Better Brain and Live a Better Life

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! It’s Monday and that means that we’re bringing you an extended podcast today. On Episode 323 Dr. Trayford your host and brain training coach and producer Jason Pyles discuss Five Things that you need to know if you want to build a better brain and live a better life.

1. There is no silver bullet, especially when it comes to nutritional supplements. If it sounds too good to be true, it is!

2. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.

3. Clean your environment. Being healthier can also mean quitting smoking, cleaning up mold and planning for better sleep.

4. Brain training is not just a game.

5. Stay the course! You’ll see most of your results long term, so hang in there!

The tip for today is to find a brain buddy! Having a partner for all of your brain and lifestyle improvement goals will make them a lot more effective and fun!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration Continue reading

Ep. 322 – Play “King Bullfrog”

Train Your Brain Podcast logo

Welcome to Episode 322 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Dr. Trayford lets producer Jason Pyles share the brain training tip for the day! Jason has a great group game that can be a lot of fun and good for the brain at the same time. It’s called King Bullfrog. You need at least 3 people to play. Sit in a circle and designate one person to be the king bullfrog. That person is in the first position of the circle. The person to their right is next in line to be king bullfrog and the person at there left is in the last position. Each player chooses to be an animal and chooses a simple hand motion to represent their animal. The king bullfrog’s motion is throwing both hands straight up into the air. Other players in the circle choose an animal and action. For example, one other player could be a snake and could make a slithering motion with their hand. The game begins when the king bullfrog does their own motion first and then the motion of another player, thus passing to them. That player does their own motion first and then the motion of any other player.

The game should go quite fast and if any player makes a mistake they move to the chair to the left of the original king bullfrog’s chair. The object of the game is to become the king bullfrog. Give it a try and please let us know how it goes! Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com. Continue reading

Ep. 320 – Mozart for a Better Brain

Train Your Brain Podcast logo

Welcome to Episode 320 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Your host Dr. Trayford teaches us about Mozart today. There is an excellent article from September 2015 called The Mozart Effect. Researches conducted a Quantitative EEG Study and found that music changes and impacts the brain! If you haven’t already, it’s time to start listening to and enjoying Mozart. Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com. Continue reading

Ep. 319 – Play the Memory Card Game

Train Your Brain Podcast logo

Welcome to Episode 319 of the Train Your Brain Podcast. Your host Dr. Trayford and producer Jason Pyles are here, as always, to share a training tip! The tip is to play Memory. Do you remember playing this game as a kid? It’s a great brain exercise! If you’re not familiar with the game we’ll describe it for you. You have several cards that include pairs of two. Mix them up, turn them over and then you take turns choosing two cards to turn over to view and then turn back upside down. The object is to remember where the cards are and find matches. This game works an aspect of your short term memory. Your brain holds on to little bits of information while you acquire new information. Thanks for listening!

To discover some simple techniques for memory improvement use this URL: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Continue reading

Ep. 300 – Bowl a Perfect Score

Train Your Brain Podcast logo

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode 300. Today Dr. Trayford shares a brain training tip that is super fun! Who doesn’t love bowling? Bowling is one of America’s favorite past times, besides watching baseball and eating pie. Bowling is good for the brain! It’s one of the ultimate hand-eye-balance-coordination activities out there. This is a seriously great game for the mind. Thanks for listening!

To sign up for Dr. Trayford’s 6-Week Memory Improvement Seminar, copy and paste this link into your browser: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Continue reading

Ep. 299 – Standing Gaze Stabilization

Train Your Brain Podcast logo

Train Your Brain Podcast brings you tip number 299. Today’s brain training tip is a great little exercise that you can do with your eyes. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and at arms’ length in front of you hold a piece of paper with a dot on it at eye level. Slowly move your head from side to side, but don’t take your eyes off of the dot. This helps the brain to learn to keep its eye on a target and navigate its environment. Thanks for listening!

To sign up for Dr. Trayford’s 6-Week Memory Improvement Seminar, copy and paste this link into your browser: memory.apexbraincenters.com/6weeks-registration

For your own free copy of Dr. Trayford’s E-book visit Apex Brain Centers.com.

If you have any concerns regarding the information and applications discussed in this podcast, please consult your physician and a doctor who is experienced in functional neurology. Michael Trayford DC, DACNB is available for consultation by calling (828) 708-5274. Continue reading