Ep. 164 – Prepare to Fail

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Jason Pyles

Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 164. Today Dr. Trayford shares a tip that will help us stay positive. In order to thrive and improve as individuals we must learn to adapt to failure. Dr. Trayford recommends that we mentally prepare for various outcomes so that we can be prepared to bounce back if things don’t work out the way we wanted. It is also important is to teach this skill to children. You’ll be really helping them develop the skills they’ll need throughout life to “get back up” after hard times. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 163 – The “Stronger Than a Locomotive” Exercise

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 163! Dr. Trayford’s brain training tip for today is the “Stronger Than a Locomotive” exercise. Just as balance of the body is important to brain function, core strength plays a role, too. Try this core building “Superman” exercise by lying on your stomach on a firm, comfortable surface. Lift and extend your head and limbs so that your chest and thighs are in the air. Hold this position and repeat. Try this exercise and you’ll see an improvement in brain function! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 162 – APEX Brain Centers: Is It Right for Me?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to Episode 162 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. In this show, Dr. Trayford gives us an inside view of what happens at the Apex Brain Center. He has designed his practice to offer the most comfortable environment for his patients. He only schedules 4 patients per week so that they can have the time they need and not feel rushed. The initial appointments and diagnosis are very thorough. Most of the patients that come into the Apex Brain Center are used to doctors not taking the time to listen to them or understand their symptoms. Dr. Trayford on the other hand finds out what the real underlying problems are. Join us!

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Ep. 161 – Be Careful How You Label Things

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast episode number 161! The tip that Dr. Trayford is sharing today is to be careful how we label things. Deciding that something was bad sets you up to have a negative association about it and those associations stick. Watch out for that kind of language in your mind. Frame things in a positive light. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 160 – Write Things Out (Even if You Don’t Read Them)

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 160! There are a few things that we are missing out on as we move further and further away from writing things out on paper. When we write something out by hand we are using our brain to form the letters. Just the act of writing something out helps us remember it better. Even if you never actually are able to come back and read what you wrote, you’ll still be better off. So, don’t type everything you write; pick up a pencil as often as you can. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 158 – Rhythmic Eye Movements

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 158. Certain eye movements pertain to certain types of brain function. Rapid side-to-side eye movements stimulate the brain, and the application of this and other discoveries is leading to treatments and therapies for some disorders, including PTSD. We hope this information can help you! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 157 – Sodium: The Silent Killer

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 157. We count calories and we track grams of fat and sugar, but how many of us monitor our sodium intake? We may think that as long as we don’t sprinkle too much extra salt on our food we are safe. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Processed foods are laden with salt even if you don’t add your own dash. High sodium levels have been linked to just about every ailment under the sun, so please read the labels and the serving sizes and be careful. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 156 – Keep Your Exercise Routine Novel

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to the Train Your Brain Podcast! Today Dr. Trayford shares brain training tip number 156 which is to keep your exercise routine novel. If you have an exercise routine in place then congratulations! Now just be sure to keep it fresh and fun. Do the same routine for too long could and you could end up in a rut. You might lose interest. Try new things and keep your body active in new ways to extend your range of motion literally and figuratively. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 155 – “Concussion” The Movie Review

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Jason Pyles

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Welcome to Episode 155 of the Train Your Brain Podcast with Dr. Michael Trayford. In this show, Dr. Trayford and Jason the producer discuss Will Smith’s new film “Concussion” (2015). Jason asks Dr. Trayford a number of questions about CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). If you get a chance to see “Concussion,” be sure you don’t miss this must-listen interview with Dr. Trayford! Join us!

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Category Archives: Podcast Episodes

Ep. 164 – Prepare to Fail

Ep. 163 – The “Stronger Than a Locomotive” Exercise

Ep. 162 – APEX Brain Centers: Is It Right for Me?

Ep. 161 – Be Careful How You Label Things

Ep. 160 – Write Things Out (Even if You Don’t Read Them)

Ep. 158 – Rhythmic Eye Movements

Ep. 157 – Sodium: The Silent Killer

Ep. 156 – Keep Your Exercise Routine Novel

Ep. 155 – “Concussion” The Movie Review