What does it truly take to deliver patient-centered care in today’s complex healthcare system? I’m joined by

Dr. Efrat LaMandre, DNP, FNP-C, a nationally recognized nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare innovator, as we unpack the challenges, opportunities, and real-world strategies that put patients first.

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving role of nurse practitioners, the physician shortage, and how inclusivity and compassion can transform care. Dr. E shares her thoughts on medical gaslighting, value-based care, and expanding your clinical toolbox to meet patients where they are. We also tackle the impact of AI, social determinants of health, and the future of functional, individualized healthcare.

If you want to see healthcare through a new lens and discover practical tools to improve patient outcomes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Key Takeaways:

• Nurse Practitioner Revolution: Filling gaps in care or falling short?
• Medical Gaslighting: Your symptoms matter, and here's how to advocate for your own health.
• Functional & Value-Based Care: Why lifestyle and labs really count.
• AI in Healthcare: Friend, foe, or just a tool?
• LGBTQ+ Inclusivity: Creating safe, affirming care for all.

About the Guest:

Dr. Efrat LaMandre, known as Dr. E, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner with a PhD and a leading voice in healthcare education. She founded one of the largest NP-led practices in the U.S. and leads EG Prep, a nonprofit organization that trains nurse practitioners nationwide. Through her podcast, The Medical Disruptor, and national media appearances, she challenges conventional medical thinking while promoting patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Website:

• www.drefratlamandre.com

LinkedIn:

• www.linkedin.com/in/efratlamandre

Facebook:

• www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre

TikTok:

• www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre

YouTube:

• www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre

X

• www.x.com/DrEfratLamandre

Podcast:

• The Medical Disruptor by Dr. E

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In this episode of the Healthy Brain Toolbox, I sit down with James Hamet, the founder and CEO of Vistim Labs. James is revolutionizing the way we detect and monitor neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. We dive deep into Vistim Labs' innovative EEG-based multimodal brain imaging technology, which offers PET scan-level diagnostic insights without the high costs or radiation risks. Learn about the potential of non-invasive diagnostic tools, the future of brain health, and the power of early detection. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!

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Key Takeaways

• How Vista Labs is transforming EEG into a scalable brain-imaging platform, without radioactive tracers
• James Hamet’s conviction that neurodegenerative disease is reversible, not inevitable
• Hard-won entrepreneurial lessons, including why founders should never outsource their first sale
• AI’s proper role in medicine: a powerful assistant, not a decision-maker
• Why trust, not technology, is the true currency of healthcare and business

Additional Resources:

Website

• www.jameshamet.com
• www.vistimlabs.com
• www.neurable.com

Email

• james.hamet@gmail.com
• info@vistimlabs.com

LinkedIn

• www.linkedin.com/in/jchamet
• www.linkedin.com/company/vistimlabs

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Is blindness truly irreversible? What if the boundaries between neurology and ophthalmology are dissolving right before our eyes? In this episode of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, I sit down with Dr. Rudrani Banik, a visionary neuro-ophthalmologist and integrative medicine expert. We explore gene therapy, regenerative medicine, light therapy, AI diagnostics, and smart glasses that are not just preserving vision but, in some cases, restoring it. From rare genetic disorders to age-related macular degeneration, these breakthroughs are offering hope where there was none.

Key Takeaways

• Gene therapy miracles: From blindness to sight with a single injection
• Regenerative eye care: Growing new retinal cells in labs like sci-fi come true
• Photobiomodulation: Healing eyes with red and infrared light
• AI in ophthalmology: When your eye doctor is also a robot
• Lifestyle meets eyesight: Why kale might save your vision more than injections

About the Guest: Dr. Rudrani Banik is a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC. Certified in Integrative and Functional Medicine, she combines cutting-edge medical care with nutrition, lifestyle, and functional strategies to protect and restore vision. Dr. Banik is a two-time best-selling author, host of The Eye-Q Podcast, and founder of The Eye Summit™, with expertise featured on Good Morning America, The New York Times, CBS, NBC, and more.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.drranibanik.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rudrani-banik-m-d-83019584
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.ranibanik
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mIi8P9tXSRXXwEdNX6aRw
• Podcast: The Eye-Q Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/EnVisionHealthNYC/?_rdc=1&_rdr#
• X: https://x.com/RudraniBanikMD

Books

• Beyond Carrots: Best Foods For Eye Health A to Z
• Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision (Beyond Carrots Book 2)
• Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision (Beyond Carrots Book 3)
• The Beyond Carrots VEGETARIAN

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What if detecting Alzheimer’s was as easy as a finger prick at home?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rany Aburashed, CEO & Founder of Neurogen Biomarking, to discuss a major shift in how we may soon detect Alzheimer’s disease—moving beyond spinal taps and PET scans to blood-based biomarkers and digital diagnostic tools.

We explore why early detection matters, what these emerging tools could mean for patients and families, and how innovation is reshaping the future of neurology. It’s a forward-looking conversation grounded in real science, real hope, and just enough intrigue to leave you wanting more.

🎧If you’re curious about where Alzheimer’s diagnostics are headed next, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

Key Takeaways

• The century-long journey from brain autopsies to blood-based diagnostics
• Why diagnosing Alzheimer’s early is so tricky—and how that’s changing
• The science (and drama) behind PET scans, spinal taps, and policy roadblocks
• What blood-based biomarkers like p-tau217 and amyloid ratios really tell us
• How Neurogen Biomarking is making at-home Alzheimer’s testing a reality
• The ethical and emotional side of knowing your Alzheimer’s risk
• Why neurologists are saying goodbye to “diagnose and adios”

About the Guest: Dr. Rany Aburashed is a neurologist and innovator at the forefront of precision brain health. He is the CEO & Founder of Neurogen Biomarking and serves in multiple executive leadership roles at Insight Chicago Medical Group. Known for pioneering work in blood-based biomarkers and neuroimmunology, Dr. Aburashed has led over 40 clinical trials and is internationally recognized for advancing personalized diagnostics in neurological disease. His work has been featured on CNN, Nasdaq, USA Today, and more.

Additional Resources

Website

• www.neurogenbiomarking.com

LinkedIn

• www.linkedin.com/in/ranyaburashed

YouTube

• www.youtube.com/@NeurogenBiomarking

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What if chronic disease isn’t a breakdown, but a biological response to the world we’ve built? In this episode of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, I sit down with Dr. Howard Urnovitz to explore personalized evolution, how environmental pressures shape our DNA, and why ancient viral remnants in our genome may influence immunity, brain function, and disease risk.

We challenge conventional thinking—from germs to AI-driven genomic insights—and explore a bold new approach to brain health and preventative medicine.

Key Takeaways

• Personalized evolution: Why your DNA is adapting in real time
• How pollution, pesticides, and pathogens are flipping genetic switches
• The myth of junk DNA and what it’s really doing
• Why chronic illness may be your genome’s SOS signal
• The revolutionary RNA test that could change diagnostics forever
• How AI is decoding the chaos of our genetic operating system
• The surprising link between long COVID and neurodegenerative diseases
• What “Don’t Anger the Ancients” really means

About the Guest: Dr. Howard Urnovitz is the CEO of FBB Biomed. He brings over 40 years of biotech experience, specializing in RNA virology, genomics, AI, and chronic diseases. He is the inventor of the liquid biopsy market and a founder of the Golden Age of Virology. Dr. Urnovitz earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan and completed postdoctoral work in tumor immunology at Washington University and the University of Iowa. He also founded and served as CSO of the company behind the only FDA-approved urine-based HIV antibody test.

Additional Resources

Website:

• www.fbbbio.com

LinkedIn:

• www.linkedin.com/in/howard-urnovitz
• www.linkedin.com/company/fbb-biomed

YouTube:

• www.youtube.com/@fbbbio

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⚡What if a low-level electrical current could boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and even help you train like a pro athlete?

In this electrifying episode, I sit down with Dr. Kultar Garcha of Flow Neuroscience to explore the science and future of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) and why your brain might just thank you for a little zap.

I explore how gentle, targeted brain stimulation is reshaping mental health, cognitive performance, and even the way we train. From boosting neuroplasticity to enhancing focus and mood, TDCS is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in brain health and human optimization.

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Key Takeaways:

• What is TDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation)?
• Why electricity might just outsmart chemistry in the future of mental health care.
• The rise, fall, and surprising comeback of the Halo brain-stimulation headset.
• How TDCS is reshaping mood, focus, sleep, and even peak performance—from clinics to athletes.
• Where brain health is headed next: wearables, neurofeedback, and the new era of cognitive longevity.

About the Guest: Dr. Kultar Garcha is the Chief Medical Officer at Flow Neuroscience and an NHS GP with over 18 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare innovation. At Flow, he focuses on scaling brain stimulation technology to improve mental health for 50,000+ patients globally. Dr. Garcha has led initiatives in healthcare quality measurement, risk adjustment programs, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), serving on NICE's Quality Standards Advisory Committee and WONCA's Working Party on Quality and Safety.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.haloneuroscience.com / www.flowneuroscience.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drkultarsg
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/halo.neuroscience / www.facebook.com/flowneuroscience
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowneuroscience
• X: https://x.com/flowneurosci

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🧠🌿 What if the key to a healthier brain begins in your gut?

In this episode of the Healthy Brain Toolbox, I’m joined by Noelle Patno, PhD, colon cancer survivor and Chief Science Officer at Bened Life. Her inspiring journey has led her to the cutting edge of research on the gut-brain connection and the groundbreaking role of psychobiotics.

Discover how PS128—a unique probiotic strain—shows promise for Parkinson’s, autism, and depression, and why probiotics may be more powerful for brain health than you think.

✨ Get ready to rethink what you know about probiotics, neurological health, and the mind-body connection.

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Key Takeaways

• How Noelle’s colon cancer diagnosis led her to gut-brain science (and a PhD!)
• What the heck is a psychobiotic—and why your neurons might love it
• The surprising link between constipation and Parkinson’s (yep, really)
• PS128: A probiotic that supports dopamine and motor function? Tell us more!
• How to support your gut-brain axis without cutting your vagus nerve (please don’t)

About the Guest: Noelle Patno, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer at Bened Life, the creator of Neuralli MP. With degrees from Stanford and the University of Chicago, she specializes in the gut-brain connection, probiotics, and psychobiotics. Noelle has led clinical trials, launched health products, and actively educates on the microbiome’s impact on health.

Website

• www.benedlife.com

LinkedIn

• www.linkedin.com/in/noelle-patno-phd
• www.linkedin.com/company/bened-life

Email

• npatno@stanfordalumni.org

Instagram

• www.instagram.com/benedlife

Facebook

• www.facebook.com/benedlife

Pinterest

• https://ph.pinterest.com/benedlife/

Webinar

• For Health Care Providers: 🩺
  Enhance your Parkinson’s care— https://benedlife.co/ujmBK
• For Patients & Caregivers: 💜
  Empower your Parkinson’s journey— https://benedlife.co/ujmBO

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Your body is sending signals every second—are you actually listening? On this episode of the Healthy Brain Toolbox Podcast, I sit down with Dave Korsunsky, Founder and CEO of Heads Up, to explore how data, wearables, and AI are transforming personalized healthcare.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and unlock the power of your health data.

Key Takeaways

• How tech experience shaped smarter health data use
• Why “normal” labs can still reveal early risks
• The wearables and metrics that truly matter
• Using biofeedback to boost health and performance
• AI’s real role in smarter, private care
• Making lifestyle medicine accessible for all
• Blending Blue Zone wisdom with modern data for lasting health

About the Guest: Dave Korsunsky is the Founder and CEO of HeadsUp, a platform transforming healthcare with real-time, actionable patient data. With 20+ years in tech leadership, including senior roles at VMware, he combines deep technical expertise with a passion for health optimization. Dave leads Heads Up to empower practitioners with precise, data-driven insights, advancing personalized, proactive care.

Additional Resources:

• Website: www.headsuphealth.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidkorsunsky
• Facebook:www.facebook.com/headsuphealth
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/heads_up_health
• X: https://x.com/headsuphealth?lang=en
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/HeadsUpHealth
• Training: Advanced Health & Medical Training Series

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