Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle, and host Pete Jansons for another engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode with special guest Dr. Tiff Thompson (clinical neuroscientist, educator, and CEO of NeuroField Neurotherapy), covering neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and brain training.✅ Topic 1 Explained: Dr. Tiff Thompson’s journey from wind energy to neuroscience—building NeuroField Neurotherapy in Santa Barbara and launching The School of Neurotherapy.✅ Topic 2 Deep Dive: Vagus nerve stimulation—who it helps, how it’s measured (HRV, tragus stimulation), and practical cautions.✅ Topic 3 Insights: Standards, certifications, and the “circular firing squad”—BCIA/QEEG-D, databases, FDA, and why governance could accelerate adoption.✅ Additional Topics:🎯 Tiff’s professional background & intensive clinic model in Santa Barbara💪 Mentorship vs. weekend courses; mapping out BCN → QEEG-D career paths💡 NeuroField hardware/software & neuromodulation (tDCS/tACS, pEMF, photobiomodulation)📻 Nick Dogris show clip:    • Dr. Nicholas Dogris CEO and Co-founder of ...  😴 Dr. Mari’s apps: focus, calm, sleep potentiators🖐️ Selling EEG vs. neurofeedback; niches & practice-building tips📅 Live Q/A crossover: Governing groups & regulation https://youtube.com/live/b7rrGSjdPoA?...🕒 Key Moments:0:00 Welcome & panel opens (Jay, Mari, Pete) + guest Dr. Tiff Thompson1:42 Tiff Thompson intro (clinical neuroscientist; educator; NeuroField Neurotherapy)5:36 Tiff’s background: from rhetoric & wind energy to EEG and neurotherapy9:11 Nick Dogris Show clip:    • Dr. Nicholas Dogris CEO and Co-founder of ...  10:58 How Tiff started in neurofeedback; early training & mentorship13:08 NeuroField overview (clinic & hardware/software): https://www.neurofieldneurotherapy.com/13:52 Vagus nerve stimulation—candidates, HRV, tragus approach, cautions14:55 Live Q/A tie-in: Governing groups & recognition https://youtube.com/live/b7rrGSjdPoA?...17:45 Starting out: programs, training, and certifications (BCN, QEEG-D)21:33 Infighting in the field; “circular firing squad” preview24:25 Should neurofeedback be regulated? Boards, CPT, FDA, standards43:43 EEG database competition; FDA, validity, clinical evidence47:00 Is it easier to sell EEG vs. neurofeedback? Practice-building tips✅ Event & App Updates:Dr. Mari Swingle's Apps & Info: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman's Events & Info: https://suisuncitysummit.com✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going!Support us on Patreon 👉   / neuronoodle  ✅ Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and share—it helps us reach more listeners. Hit the bell icon 🔔 for episode notifications!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #TiffThompson #VagusNerve #NeuroField #QEEG #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #DrMariSwingle #BrainTraining #Neurotherapy #EEG #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #Neuroscience