Send us a text Welcome to 2026. In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP, introduce one powerful and often misunderstood tool that is gaining momentum in brain-based and functional care: red light therapy and photobiomodulation. While red light therapy is commonly associated with skin health and mitochondrial support, Dr. Michael and May explain how its applications extend far beyond aesthetics. At Bagnell Brain Center, red light an...

Send us a text As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP welcome you to the final episode of the Lighting the Way series. This conversation marks both an ending and a beginning—a moment to pause, reflect, and intentionally step forward into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and hope. This episode is not about learning one more thing. It is about integration. Over the past seven episodes, we have explored powerful breakthroughs in neuroscience that are reshap...

Send us a text In this enlightening episode of the Neuro Collective Podcast, hosts Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP dive deep into the critical role of sensory integration in understanding ADHD, autism, and anxiety. They highlight how these challenges often stem from the way our brains process sensory information, rather than mere behavioral issues. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how sensory overload can affect emotional regulation and attention, and why recognizing these signals i...

Send us a text Dementia is not an inevitable part of aging—and this episode explains why. In Episode Six of the Lighting the Way series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP explore dementia, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s through a lens of hope, prevention, and modern neuroscience, sharing why these conditions are often the result of chronic inflammation, immune imbalance, metabolic stress, and lifestyle patterns that begin years—甚至 decades—before symptoms appear. You are not your genetics—y...

Send us a text What if your brain’s best days are still ahead? In Episode 5 of our Lighting the Way December series, Dr. Michael Bagnell and May Bagnell, IHP explore one of the most exciting frontiers in neuroscience and regenerative medicine: peptides — powerful biological messengers that help the body repair, regenerate, and restore balance. This conversation isn’t about symptom suppression. It’s about supporting the body’s innate ability to heal, something medicine is finally rediscovering...

Send us a text How Neuroplasticity Works & Why Your Brain Is Never Stuck In this powerful December episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell continue the Lighting the Way series with one of the most hope-filled discoveries in modern neuroscience: your brain is never stuck. This conversation explores how neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire, reorganize, and strengthen new connections—can transform the way you experience the holidays, your hea...

Send us a text In this holiday edition of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP invite you to slow down, settle in, and explore one of the most fascinating discoveries in modern neuroscience: the glymphatic system—your brain’s nighttime detox network. As part of our Lighting the Way series, this episode dives into how deep, restorative sleep acts as biological medicine, helping your brain clear metabolic waste, reduce inflammation, and protect long-term cognitive heal...

Send us a text In this episode of The NeuroCollective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the Lighting the Way series with a deep dive into the Gut-Brain Axis, exploring how your microbiome shapes your mood, focus, and sleep, especially during the holiday season. They discuss why the gut functions as an ecosystem, how increased sugar, stress, and disrupted routines can suppress immunity and create dysbiosis, and why a healthy microbiome is essential for emotional regulation, dop...

Send us a text In this opening episode of our December series, Lighting the Way: The Breakthrough Brain Science That Brightens the Coming Year, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP broadcast from their peaceful outdoor garden—a fitting backdrop for today’s focus on calm, clarity, and creating a healthier way of living. As we enter a busy season filled with commitments and expectations, we explore how intentional choices can help you build a peaceful, focused, and resilient nervous system. B...

Send us a text In this second part of our Inside the Brain of Tomorrow series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP take you deeper into the most transformative discoveries in neuroscience from 2025—and how these advancements are shaping practical, personalized brain health in 2026. This episode unpacks powerful new tools in brain analysis, sleep-focused wearables, peptide therapy, bioregulators, and the introduction of AI-driven digital brain modeling into functional neurology. Episode Highlights...

Send us a text In today’s episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP open with three powerful, real-life stories from individuals searching for answers, clarity, and hope. Before diving into the groundbreaking neuroscience from 2025, May shares meaningful conversations with people who felt stuck, misunderstood, or dismissed, yet refused to settle for “this is just how it is.” Their experiences underscore why this work matters—and why understanding your brain has never been more important. ...

Send us a text In this special Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP dive into the world of neuromodulation and how frequency-based medicine is transforming modern brain health. They explore how gentle, evidence-based electrical stimulation can activate specific neural pathways, improve brain plasticity, and support healing in conditions ranging from vestibular dysfunction to cognitive decline, tics, ADHD, and anxiety. May shares her personal experience using tongue-base...

Send us a text In this final installment of the D-E-S-T-R-E-S-S Protocol Series, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP explore the last pillar of the protocol developed by Dr. Stephen Cabral and integrated into the Bagnell Brain Center’s approach to whole-person healing. Today’s focus is the second “S” – Success Mindset. This episode dives into the science and psychology of healing, revealing why mindset is not optional but biologically essential. You can have the right data, the right therap...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP take you into one of the most misunderstood yet essential pillars of the De-Stress Protocol: Supplementation. As they near the final phase of the series, they break down the truth behind what your body actually needs to thrive in today’s world. You’ll learn why supplementation is no longer optional, even with a clean diet, and how factors like depleted soil, environmental toxins, chronic s...

Send us a text In Episode 6 of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell,IHP continue the DESTRESS Protocol Series, focusing on the final “E” — Emotional Balance. In this conversation, they uncover why emotional health is biological, not just psychological, and how deeply our nervous system reflects our emotional reality. From childhood conditioning to trauma responses, from functional neurology to the power of forgiveness — this episode connects the science of the brain with ...

Send us a text In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell,IHP explore one of the most overlooked pillars of health — Rest and Recovery. We’re diving deep into why rest is a biological requirement, not a luxury, and how strategic recovery can support your brain, hormones, emotions, and overall longevity. If you’ve been following our De-Stress Protocol series, this episode connects the dots on the “R” – Rest & Recovery component and why it’s essential be...

Send us a text In this powerful new episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP continue their Rooted in Balance series with a focus on one of the most misunderstood yet essential aspects of health detoxification. Our world is full of hidden toxins from the air we breathe and the food we eat to the thoughts we think. But the good news? You have the ability to lighten your body’s load and restore true balance. In this episode, Dr. Michael and May uncover: 💡 How ...

Send us a text In this episode of The Neurocollective Podcast, we continue our Rooted in Balance series and dive into the first “S” of the D-STRESS Protocol: Stress Reduction & Nervous System Regulation. Modern life demands more of us than ever before. Whether you're juggling parenting, a demanding career, relationships, or personal battles—stress is inevitable, but being overwhelmed is not your only option. Dr. Michael and May Bagnell uncover how stress impacts the body at a functional m...

Send us a text In this episode of The NeuroCollective Podcast, Dr. Michael & May Bagnell, IHP continue the powerful Rooted in Balance Series, diving into the first two pillars of the D.E.-STRESS Protocol — Diet & Digestion and Exercise & Movement. If you missed Part 1, make sure to go back — it sets the stage for everything we unpack today. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why diet and digestion are the foundation of healingHow gut health influences your brai...

Send us a text In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Michael and May Bagnell, IHP open the conversation on what it really means to live rooted in balance. This episode introduces a Functional Medicine framework that is transforming how people heal, restore energy, and regain control of their health. For too long, many have accepted that feeling “fine” is good enough — even when fatigue, brain fog, or recurring illness persist. But as Dr. Bagnell shares, “Your labs may look normal, but tha...