Summary

In this episode of Neuroalchemy, Dr. Sarah Young delves into the crucial distinction between brain health and brain fitness, emphasizing that while they are interconnected, they serve different purposes in our cognitive well-being. Dr. Young explains that brain health refers to the physical and biological condition of the brain, including factors like blood flow, inflammation, and sleep, while brain fitness pertains to how we engage and challenge our brains through activities that promote neuroplasticity. She reassures listeners that feeling overwhelmed or struggling with cognitive tasks is not a personal failure but often a result of compromised brain health or insufficient engagement in stimulating activities.

Dr. Young encourages listeners to embrace a proactive approach to brain fitness by introducing novelty and complexity into their daily routines. She suggests that meaningful challenges, such as learning a new skill or engaging in social interactions, can significantly enhance cognitive clarity and emotional well-being. By fostering a supportive environment and challenging the brain appropriately, individuals can move away from narratives of decline and towards resilience and growth. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to introduce one new challenge into their week, reinforcing the idea that the brain is adaptable and responsive to care and engagement.

Keywords

brain health, brain fitness, neuroplasticity, cognitive clarity, emotional well-being, Dr. Sarah Young, Neuroalchemy, brain challenges, mental health, integrative medicine

Takeaways

Brain health and brain fitness are connected but distinct.

Your brain is not fragile; it is responsive.

Engagement and novelty are key to brain fitness.

Support your brain first, then challenge it.

Feeling overwhelmed is not a personal failure.

Sound bites

"You're not behind and your brain is listening."

"Your brain is not a static machine."

"Your brain is not fragile. It is responsive."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neuroalchemy

01:10 Understanding Brain Health vs. Brain Fitness

03:42 The Importance of Engagement and Novelty

07:08 Moving Towards Resilience and Clarity

07:33 Weekly Brain Fitness Challenge

🔗 Dr. Sarah Young | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health

🌿 NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠https://NeuroSynergyHealth.com⁠

🎧 NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14?si=myJwdYl6S9WFIp4PygMgqg⁠

📺 YouTube | NeuroSynergy Health⁠https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth?si=_nPJyn1wIy2XHq2j⁠

💼 LinkedIn | Dr. Sarah Young⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young⁠

📸 Instagram | @neurosynergyhealth⁠https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠

📘 Facebook | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠https://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠

📚 Books by Dr. Sarah YoungQuantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide⁠https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo⁠

The Healer’s Map: A multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery⁠https://a.co/d/9tthtwf⁠

Keywords

nervous system, healing, trauma, self-regulation, intuition, frequency therapy, parenting, self-compassion, emotional healing, personal growth

Summary

In this episode of Neuroalchemy, Dr. Sarah Young engages in a profound conversation with Laura Boccave about the intricacies of healing, nervous system regulation, and the importance of self-awareness. They explore how trauma affects our responses, the significance of understanding our truth, and the role of permission in personal growth. Laura shares her journey of healing through frequency therapy and intuition, emphasizing the need for mothers to heal themselves to create a safe environment for their children. The discussion highlights the importance of awareness in making conscious choices and the transformative power of self-compassion.

Takeaways

Healing is a multidimensional and intuitive process.

Nervous system regulation can occur on a cellular level.

Reactivity is a survival adaptation, not a flaw.

Calming the nervous system allows for greater clarity.

Life happens for you, not to you.

Permission is essential for self-compassion and growth.

Children reflect the emotional state of their parents.

Healing requires reprogramming and retraining oneself.

Awareness is the first step to choosing differently.

Frequency therapy can aid in emotional and physical healing.

Sound bites

"Reactivity is not a flaw, but a survival adaptation."

"Regulating their nervous system on a cellular level."

"Life happens for you, not to you."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Neuroalchemy: Healing and Clarity

03:55 Understanding Nervous System Regulation

09:10 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

15:36 The Role of Truth in Healing

21:59 Permission and Self-Compassion

27:25 Parenting from a Regulated State

31:14 Healing Through Frequency and Intuition

36:37 Awareness and Choosing Differently

To get in touch with Lara:

Socials:

Tik Tok: @larabokovay

Youtube @larabokovay

Instagram @larabokovay

Facebook - Lara Bokovay and Lara Bokovay- Coach and Intuitive Reader

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-bokovay-a9000a3a/

To learn more about NeuroSynergy:

🔗 Dr. Sarah Young | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health

🌿 NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠https://NeuroSynergyHealth.com⁠

🎧 NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14?si=myJwdYl6S9WFIp4PygMgqg⁠

📺 YouTube | NeuroSynergy Health⁠https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth?si=_nPJyn1wIy2XHq2j⁠

💼 LinkedIn | Dr. Sarah Young⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young⁠

📸 Instagram | @neurosynergyhealth⁠https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠

📘 Facebook | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠https://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠

📚 Books by Dr. Sarah YoungQuantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide⁠https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo⁠

The Healer’s Map: A multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery⁠https://a.co/d/9tthtwf⁠

Keywords

trauma, nervous system, healing, movement, breath, regulation, children, personal growth, mindfulness, resilience

Summary

In this episode of Neuroalchemy, Dr. Sarah Young engages with Tami Lysher, a trauma-informed movement educator, to explore the intricate relationship between trauma, the nervous system, and personal healing. They discuss the concept of trauma-informed movement, the importance of nervous system regulation, and Tami's innovative framework, Move Into Calm, designed to help children and families connect with their bodies and emotions. Tami shares her personal journey through trauma and breast cancer, emphasizing the body's innate ability to heal when given the right tools and support. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and listening to our bodies, especially in the context of parenting and caregiving, and offers practical insights for listeners to incorporate into their daily lives.

Takeaways

Clarity creates safety, which opens healing possibilities.

Trauma-informed movement allows individuals to be present without the need to fix themselves.

Nervous system regulation is essential for emotional and physical well-being.

Move Into Calm is a framework tailored to individual needs, not a strict curriculum.

Children communicate their needs through their bodies, often without words.

Understanding one's own trauma can enhance the ability to help others.

The body holds the key to healing when we listen to its signals.

Breath and movement are interconnected and vital for regulation.

Consistency in practices fosters hope and resilience.

Welcoming oneself home to the body is a crucial step in healing.

Sound bites

"She doesn't just teach regulation, she lives it."

"With consistency, there's hope."

"Welcome yourself home to your body."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Neuroalchemy

02:09 Introducing Trauma-Informed Movement

08:35 The Heart of Move Into Calm

14:25 Understanding Movement and Breath

19:45 The Journey of Healing

26:21 The Body's Healing Potential

30:51 Hope and Regulation

35:00 Closing Reflections

TO GET IN TOUCH WITH TAMI:

www.moveintocalm.com

https://www.moveintocalm.com/black-friday-offer

Facebook Tami Lysher

IIG studiotpilatesmi

You Tube studiotpilates157

Linked in Syudio t Pilates , and Tami Lysher

Email: studiotpil595@gmail.com

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SARAH AND NEUROSYNERGY:

🔗 Dr. Sarah Young | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health

🌿 NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠⁠ https://NeuroSynergyHealth.com⁠⁠

🎧 NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14?si=myJwdYl6S9WFIp4PygMgqg⁠⁠

📺 YouTube | NeuroSynergy Health⁠⁠ https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth?si=_nPJyn1wIy2XHq2j⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn | Dr. Sarah Young ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young⁠⁠

📸 Instagram | @neurosynergyhealth⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠⁠

📘 Facebook | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠⁠

📚 Books by Dr. Sarah YoungQuantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo⁠⁠

The Healer’s Map: A multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/9tthtwf⁠⁠

Keywords

Neuroalchemy, Trinity Method, healing, nervous system, self-love, transformation, integration, inner freedom, vitality, trauma recovery

Summary

In this episode of Neuroalchemy, Dr. Sarah Young and Katrin Lucas explore the Trinity Method, an integrative approach to healing that emphasizes the connection between the brain, body, and lived experience. They discuss the importance of safety, vitality, and inner freedom, and how understanding one's nervous system can lead to profound personal transformation. Katrin shares insights on the significance of integration in healing, the role of self-love, and practical steps listeners can take to cultivate presence and grounding in their lives. The conversation highlights the potential for change and the importance of compassion in the healing journey.

Takeaways

Healing is multidimensional and intuitive.

The Trinity Method focuses on moving from survival to vitality.

Safety is essential for healing and transformation.

Inner freedom comes from integrating past experiences.

Change is possible with responsibility and effort.

Trauma can lead to self-hatred, but self-love is key.

Grounding in the body is crucial for well-being.

Silence helps us connect with our true selves.

Progress in healing can take time, and that's okay.

Believing in oneself is essential for personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Neuroalchemy

02:11 Understanding the Trinity Method

05:41 The Importance of Integration

09:31 Personal Transformation Through the Trinity Method

12:51 Hope in Healing and Change

15:54 Cultivating Self-Love and Agency

18:23 Practical Steps for Presence and Grounding

To get in touch with Katrin:

en.katrinlucas.com

Trinity Method web app: mastersofcreationacademy.com

To learn more about NeuroSynergy:

🔗 Dr. Sarah Young | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health

🌿 NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠https://NeuroSynergyHealth.com⁠

🎧 NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14?si=myJwdYl6S9WFIp4PygMgqg⁠

📺 YouTube | NeuroSynergy Health⁠https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth?si=_nPJyn1wIy2XHq2j⁠

💼 LinkedIn | Dr. Sarah Young⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young⁠

📸 Instagram | @neurosynergyhealth⁠https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠

📘 Facebook | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health⁠https://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth⁠

📚 Books by Dr. Sarah YoungQuantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide⁠https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo⁠

The Healer’s Map: A multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery⁠https://a.co/d/9tthtwf⁠

Summary

In this episode of Neuroalchemy, Dr. Sarah Young invites listeners to pause and reflect on their current state, emphasizing the importance of noticing rather than fixing. She shares insights on how the podcast has evolved into a gathering space for personal stories of transformation, often beginning in darkness and disorientation. Dr. Young explains that healing is not linear and often starts with an intolerance for disconnection from oneself and others. She encourages listeners to embrace the uncomfortable middle ground of becoming, where true healing occurs, and to view their experiences as opportunities for growth rather than failures.

Dr. Young articulates that the body communicates through sensations and that symptoms should not be seen as moral failures but as messages that can guide us toward transformation. She concludes with a challenge for listeners to reflect on difficult experiences and consider what they might teach about their capacity for growth. The episode serves as a reminder that being in the process of becoming is a valid and essential part of the healing journey.

Keywords

Neuroalchemy, healing, transformation, self-reflection, personal growth, Dr. Sarah Young, mental health, body awareness, emotional healing, podcast

Takeaways

Healing doesn't begin with fixing; it begins with noticing.

The middle is uncomfortable, but that's where healing happens.

Symptoms are not moral failures; they're communication from the body.

Transformation becomes possible when we listen to our bodies.

You're not broken; you're becoming.

Sound bites

"Healing becomes multidimensional, intuitive, and profoundly possible."

"It's a reorganization of identity, physiology, meaning."

"You're not broken. You're not failing. You're becoming."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neuroalchemy

01:23 The Evolution of the Podcast

02:26 Understanding Darkness and Healing

04:32 The Role of the Body in Healing

06:14 Challenge of the Week: Learning from Difficulties

07:06 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

🔗 Dr. Sarah Young | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health

🌿 NeuroSynergy Integrative Health
https://NeuroSynergyHealth.com

🎧 NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14?si=myJwdYl6S9WFIp4PygMgqg

📺 YouTube | NeuroSynergy Health
https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth?si=_nPJyn1wIy2XHq2j

💼 LinkedIn | Dr. Sarah Young
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young

📸 Instagram | @neurosynergyhealth
https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth

📘 Facebook | NeuroSynergy Integrative Health
https://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth

📚 Books by Dr. Sarah Young
Quantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide
https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo

The Healer’s Map: A multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery
https://a.co/d/9tthtwf

Keywords

Neuroalchemy, mind-body connection, fitness, health, recovery, longevity, emotional stress, positivity, personal responsibility, daily practices

Summary

In this episode of Neuroalchemy, Dr. Sarah Young and Fitz Kohler discuss the profound connection between mind and body, emphasizing the importance of fitness, health, recovery, and emotional well-being. Fitz shares her personal journey through fitness and cancer, highlighting the power of positive thinking and the necessity of taking responsibility for one's health. The conversation explores practical steps listeners can take to improve their quality of life, including strength training, emotional awareness, and the significance of rest and recovery.

Takeaways

You have complete control over your body and mind.

Fitness encompasses strength, cardio, flexibility, and balance.

Health is a combination of physical, mental, and nutritional well-being.

Recovery is about recharging your body and mind.

Longevity is about living well, not just living long.

Small daily improvements can lead to significant changes.

The voice in your head can either empower or hinder you.

Emotional stress manifests physically in the body.

Perspective can change your experience of challenges.

Taking responsibility for your health is crucial for improvement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neuroalchemy and Guest Introduction

02:46 The Power of Control and Agency in Health

05:40 Defining Fitness and Its Pillars

08:24 Understanding Health, Recovery, and Longevity

11:30 Fitz's Journey into Fitness and Health

14:05 The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

16:48 Strategies for Managing Emotional Stress

18:30 Perspective Shift: Finding the Bright Side

21:30 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

23:46 Taking Responsibility for Your Health

28:58 The Role of Rest and Recovery

30:35 Healing Through Fitness and Nutrition

34:39 Reinforcing Trust in Your Body

36:55 Strength Training: The Fountain of Youth

38:25 Daily Practices for Better Health

To get in touch with Fitz:

Books:

You. Supercharged! The Exact Formula for Fitness, Weight Loss, and Longevity – November 2025 release!

Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong

Healthy Cancer Comeback Journal

My Noisy Cancer Comeback: Running at the Mouth, While Running for My Life

Everything Flat Belly Cookbook

Social Links

https://www.fitzness.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitzness-show/id1133236848

https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitz-koehler/

https://www.facebook.com/Fitzness-218599521492381/

https://www.youtube.com/fitzness

https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzness13

Keywords

NeuroAlchemy, healing, emotional energetics, silent counseling, nervous system, trauma, spiritual transformation, self-reflection, energy work, personal growth

Summary

In this episode of NeuroAlchemy, Dr. Sarah Young engages with Jessica Hollister, an energy-based practitioner, to explore the intersection of emotional energetics, nervous system healing, and spiritual transformation. They discuss the impact of survival mode on the body, the benefits of silent counseling, and the importance of understanding emotions stored in the body. The conversation emphasizes the significance of sacred stillness, the role of faith in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding the healing journey. Listeners are encouraged to practice self-reflection and listen to their intuition as they navigate their healing paths.

Takeaways

Living in survival mode can manifest as constant fear and overthinking.

Silent counseling is a modality that helps release emotional blockages.

Emotions are stored in the body and can lead to physical manifestations.

Sacred stillness involves deep self-reflection and connection with oneself.

Healing is not linear; it involves layers and phases.

Setbacks in healing are opportunities for growth and reflection.

Self-love and validation are crucial for the healing process.

Listening to one's intuition is a powerful tool for healing.

Small shifts in awareness can lead to significant changes in well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to NeuroAlchemy and Healing

01:52 Understanding Survival Mode and Emotional Energetics

06:26 Exploring Silent Counseling and Its Benefits

12:40 Emotions Stored in the Body

15:11 The Concept of Sacred Stillness

16:53 Life Before Silent Counseling

21:40 The Interaction of Nervous System, Energy, and Spirituality

23:42 Faith as a Source of Safety

24:38 Listening to the Nervous System

29:13 Misconceptions About Healing

33:36 Understanding Setbacks in Healing

36:07 Small Shifts for Overcoming Dysregulation

39:45 Gentle Practices for Healing

41:37 Encouragement for the Healing Journey

To connect with Jessica:

• Website: jessicahd.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.hd.2025

• Instagram (Jessica HD): https://www.instagram.com/jessica_hd1111/

• LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hollister2017/

To connect with Dr. Sarah and NeuroSynergy:

www.neurosynergyhealth.com