The Neuro Collective Podcast
Welcome to The Neuro Collective Podcast!
We are your hosts, Dr. Michael Bagnell, Functional Neurologist and May Bagnell, Mindset and Nutrition Coach. Together, we are here to guide you through the dynamic intersection of Functional Neurology, Mindset Coaching, and Functional Medicine. If you're passionate about neuroscience, alternative health, and holistic wellness, you're in the perfect place.
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Each week, we bring you expert interviews, the latest research, and actionable tips to help you achieve peak mental and physical health. Together, we'll dive deep into the science and practicalities of brain health, empowering you to live your best life with a sharper mind and a healthier body.
So, let's embark on this journey together and unlock the limitless potential of your brain. This is The Neuro Collective Podcast—where holistic health meets neuroscience.
The Neuro Collective Podcast
Brain Fog: Why Your Mind Feels Cloudy & What Actually Helps- Episode 157
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Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Struggle to find the right word? Feel mentally slow, fuzzy, or like your brain is moving through mud? In this episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP unpack the reality of brain fog — what it is, why it happens, and why it shouldn’t be dismissed as “just stress” or “just getting older.” Brain fog may not be a formal diagnosis, but the experience is very real.
They explore the deeper causes behind that cloudy thinking, including chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar swings, hormonal shifts, immune activation, migraines, concussion history, and even subtle vestibular (inner ear) dysfunction. Often, brain fog isn’t one single issue — it’s the result of too many stressors overwhelming the nervous system at once. Research involving thousands of individuals shows how common impaired focus, irritability, and mental fatigue truly are.
Most importantly, this episode shifts the question from “What can I take?” to “What do I need to remove?” At Bagnell Brain Center, the approach focuses on restoring clarity through lifestyle optimization, neurological assessment, and activating neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to adapt and heal. The message is simple but powerful: your brain is not broken. With the right support, clarity can return.