Ellis and Dr. Robert Melillo explore the neurological roots of stuttering, Tourette’s, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and what it really means to have a “right-brain imbalance.”

In this episode:

• The real reason why some people stutter — and why singing can stop it
• Left vs. right-brain OCD (yes, there’s a difference)
• How concussion, trauma, and poor therapy protocols can trigger regression
• Why Botox can interfere with reading emotions
• Tools that help balance the brain (Brain Driver, red light lenses, vestibular therapy)

Ellis also shares a candid sobriety update (41 days) and how committing to brain-based tools has helped reduce her anxiety, improved her sleep, and changed her mornings for the better.

A brilliant mix of science, vulnerability, and dry humor as always.
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In this episode of The Write Brain Podcast, we sit down with comedian and artist Danae Hays for a vulnerable, insightful, and unforgettable conversation about brain health, trauma, and identity.

Danae opens up about her experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder, childhood trauma, and coming out later in life, while Dr. Robert Melillo breaks down the neurological science behind what she’s experienced. Together, they explore how brain imbalance, shame, and concussions can contribute to obsessive thought patterns, and how tools like the Brain Driver ( thebraindriver.com) can support long-term healing.

Ellis and Danae also discuss the emotional cost of performance, the spiritual toll of suppressing your truth, and how creative intuition can become your compass once you learn to regulate your nervous system.

This episode blends science, story, and sensitivity—offering a grounded, compassionate look at what healing really means.

In this episode of The Write Brain Podcast, we explore the deeper science and philosophy behind chiropractic care and its foundational role in brain development and functional neurology. After Ellis receives a live chiropractic adjustment from her father, Dr. Robert Melillo, the two delve into the origins of chiropractic, its long-standing ties to natural medicine, and how spinal alignment directly influences nervous system function. They also discuss the Brain Driver — a tool used to help regulate and balance brain activity — and how modalities like this can be integrated with other natural approaches to support both physical and mental health. Whether you're familiar with chiropractic or questioning its role in modern wellness, this conversation offers an evidence-based perspective that challenges mainstream narratives and connects the dots between movement, brain health, and holistic healing.