Truly Mental
This podcast has been created by Joe Smarro & Jesse Trevino and it is being provided by SolutionPoint+, a national training and consulting firm that specializes in cultivating mental wellness to maximize human capital and promote safety. They are two combat veteran marines, who have been on a shared journey as best friends for the last 20+ years. Joe and Jesse were both San Antonio Police officers for 15 and 10 years, respectively, and have started a training and consulting firm which is now their full-time endeavor. They have set out on a mission to change the culture of law enforcement in America by focusing on individual wellness. They hope to eradicate first responder suicide. Welcome to the podcast, please subscribe, share, and leave comments for them both. BeWell -
Truly Mental
Your Brain Is Talking—Here’s How to Listen
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Joe & Jesse
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Season 4
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Episode 12
Summary:
In this conversation, Joe Smarro speaks with Angelika and Mitch Sadar, experts in neurofeedback and mental wellness. They discuss the transformative power of neurofeedback in optimizing mental health, performance, and resilience. The discussion covers the spectrum of clients they serve, from trauma survivors to elite athletes, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the brain's electrical activity. They explore practical techniques for regulating stress and anxiety, the significance of heart rate variability, and the barriers to awareness in mental wellness. The conversation concludes with insights on maximizing the human experience and restoring basic bio rhythms for better health.
Takeaways:
- Neurofeedback can help individuals optimize their mental wellness and performance.
- The brain's electrical activity can be evaluated to identify patterns related to mental health issues.
- Everyone, regardless of their background, wants to perform better in life.
- Neuroplasticity allows the brain to change and adapt throughout life.
- Biofeedback techniques, such as heart rate variability training, can help regulate stress and anxiety.
- Heart rate variability is a key indicator of physiological health and can be improved through specific breathing techniques.
- Many people are unaware of neurofeedback and biofeedback due to a lack of education in traditional medical settings.
- Trauma can significantly impact brain function, but neurofeedback can aid in recovery.
- Athletes use neurofeedback to enhance focus, resilience, and overall performance.
- Maximizing the human experience involves proactive and personalized approaches to mental wellness.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Unlocking the Mind's Potential
- 02:55 Understanding Neurofeedback
- 05:57 The Spectrum of Mental Wellness
- 08:29 Neuroplasticity and Resilience
- 11:43 Biofeedback Techniques for First Responders
- 14:20 Heart Rate Variability Explained
- 17:19 The Benefits of HRV Training
- 19:54 Barriers to Awareness in Mental Wellness
- 23:13 Healing Trauma with Neurofeedback
- 26:04 Athletes and Peak Performance
- 28:48 Maximizing the Human Experience
- 31:36 Future of Mental Wellness
- 34:49 Final Thoughts and Resources