Episodes

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Gary C. Cooper, Chairman of Palmetto Infusion, CEO and Founder of The Carolus Company, and author, to talk about his book The Success Paradox: How to Surrender and Win in Business and Life, that he wrote after a journey of business success that also caused failures in other aspects of his life. He talked about building character to build success, and the changes he made in his life from being a people-p...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Ruth Poniarski, artist and author, to talk about her struggles with mental illness triggered from ingesting angel dust, a negligent doctor and hiding her condition, then finding the right doctor and the support she needs, including turning to painting and writing poetry. She eventually wrote her memoir, Journey of the Self-Memoir of An Artist, where she rediscovered the patterns and lessons in her exper...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Jeff Golden, author, teacher, activist and founder of nonprofits, to talk about his award-winning book, Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World, where he teaches us to nourish our well-being and find happiness within ourselves and the world around us, and not in the limited role of money and possessions. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, avail...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, to talk about perimenopause, what it is and the symptoms, the need to spread its awareness for women, getting support and focusing on self-care, foods to prioritize and avoid, and finding resources for women's health via NourishDoc. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and http...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Nellie Harden, family life and leadership coach, to talk about parenting your children and teenagers to build a strong foundation with attention, communication and accountability. Leading by example, Nellie parents her four daughters through The 6570 Family Project, named after the 6,570 days before your child turns 18. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on ...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Tomer Alpert, founder of Felt, LLC, as he talks about making heartfelt connections with handwritten cards mailed to your friends and loved ones through the Felt app. Tomer talked about how social media and the modern digital world made connecting with each other less special and how we can remedy it through the unique and personal gesture of sending cards and gifts direct to people's homes. Leigh Richar...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Dr. Nicole Avena, research neuroscientist, author and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet and addiction, to talk about sugar addition and how to overcome it as discussed in her new book Sugarless. She also touched on hidden sugars in food and its different names, the dangers of ultra-processed food, and getting kids involved in nutrition. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, avai...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Dr. Pat Boulogne, certified functional medicine practitioner, coach, chiropractor, speaker, and author, to talk about why people are feeling more sick and tired as we age, and the practical and holistic healthy ways that we can do to improve our lifestyle, diet and mental health RIGHT NOW. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancec...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Jerome Myers, award-winning engineer turned business exit authority and business coach, to talk about exiting the excellence and how to transition to a new venture with clarity and purpose. He discussed navigating the struggles of leaving something you have built to gain a more rewarding life. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperforma...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with David Steinman, director of the Chemical Toxin Working Group, environmental activist and author, to talk about raising healthy children by avoiding forever chemicals and toxins in our food and water, checking for environmental hazards in schools and communities, buying organic food, and advocating for being antitoxic. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on ht...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks with Dr. Jennifer Dragonette, executive director with Newport Healthcare, to talk about how to bolster your teen against suicide and depression. Dr. Dragonette discussed signs and symptoms of suicide and depression for teenagers and young adults, and advise for family and peer support like the importance of being clear and kind, tips for emotional expression, modeling healthy behaviors, the power of distract...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast speaks on SecondWind Podcast with Joyce Buford, to talk about Leigh’s personal history with brain injuries, both in her son and herself, her background and expertise in brain health, the changing stigma of mental health in the workplace, the impact of social media on mental health, success stories and the changing narrative of mental health, and sleep and its importance for a healthy brain. Leigh Richardson is also...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Caroline Lamont, functional medicine health coach for Great In Great Out, to talk about using enjoyable nutrition and healthy eating to fight pain and inflammation based on her own experiences with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecente...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with John Liddle, newscaster, sportscaster, podcaster and singer based in Dallas, to talk about bouncing back from setbacks, facing and admitting one's mental health issues, and recovering from grief and loss through support and faith. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and https://www.leigherichardson.com...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head Podcast talks on Bindwaves Podcast of the Brain Injury Network in a crossover episode! When Leigh’s 5th grader came to her and told her that his “brain was broken”, it kickstarted her 30-year study of human behavior and eventually started the Brain Performance Center in 2009. Leigh not only discusses her son’s brain injury but shares her personal experiences from her own concussions. Leigh Richardson is also the author of ...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. David Sitt, clinical psychologist, author and ADHD expert, to talk about his book ADHD Refocused, and how to harness late diagnosis and adult ADHD for success, positivity and creativity through self-compassion, proper mindsets and his LMNOP method. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and https://ww...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda, serial social impact entrepreneur, author, 2x presidential appointee, philanthropist, and founder of the Pineda Foundation / World Enabled, to talk about the power of artificial intelligence, how AI impacts the disabled community, risks and limitations of AI, inclusive innovation, and connecting with each other and community through technology. Leigh Richardson ...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Cheryl L. Green, MD, lifestyle psychiatrist, assistant professor of psychiatry, and author, to talk about the eye-opening and practical techniques in her book Heal Your Daughter: How Lifestyle Psychiatry Can Save Her from Depression, Cutting, and Suicidal Thoughts. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com a...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Peter Shankman, bestselling author, entrepreneur, global influencer and corporate keynote speaker, talks about his autobiographical children's book The Boy With The Faster Brain, living with ADHD and how he considers it as a gift, and the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainper...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Gala Gorman, licensed acupuncturist, naturopath, and author, to talk about managing our toxic stressors that she refers to as Kryptonite that needs to be kept away from our super selves, and the risks and importance of detoxification. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and https://www.leigherichar...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Juliet Hall, principal of consulting agency Juliet Hall INC, Atlanta's “Top Black Woman of Influence,” leadership advisor, coach and speaker. Juliet talks about self-maximization in career and life, inclusivity and leadership, and her book, Own Your Opportunities: A Story of Self-Discovery and Self-Determination. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon ...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Jeanne Retief, human rights consultant, entrepreneur and founder of FIGGI Beauty, to talk about overcoming her struggles with panic disorder and stress caused by a career that no longer fulfilled her, breaking the silence against stigma on medication, and starting over with her best life with FIGGI skincare, a line of products made from rooibos tea for sensitive skin. Leigh Richardson ...

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Dr. Ellen Cutler, chiropractor, bestselling author, internationally recognized teacher, public speaker and media spokesperson. Ellen talks about the miracles of enzymes to heal digestive problems, detoxifying for your well-being, and her revolutionary healing technique ECM (Ellen Cutler Method). Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www....

Leigh Richardson of the Brain Performance Center and host of In Your Head with Leigh Richardson speaks with Scott Davis, author, speaker, entrepreneur and adventurer, to talk about his recently published book, Surf the Seesaw: Unconventional Essays on Balance, Beauty, and Meaning in Life. Leigh Richardson is also the author of Brain on Game On, available at Amazon and on http://www.thebrainperformancecenter.com and https://www.leigherichardson.com/. She also owns and operates The Brain Performan...