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Unplugging from News Addiction: Brain Science & Faith-Based Coping | EP 30
Feb. 10, 2026

Unplugging from News Addiction: Brain Science & Faith-Based Coping | EP 30

In this powerful episode of the Brain Lady Podcast, neurotherapist Karen D. Wood is joined by co-host Jermaine Jackson and special guest Jarus Jackson (from Washington, DC) for a raw conversation on managing stress and anxiet...
Clear Thinking Explained by an 11-Year-Old: Brain Tools for Stress, Anger & Big Changes | Brain Lady Podcast Ep. 29
Jan. 16, 2026

Clear Thinking Explained by an 11-Year-Old: Brain Tools for Stress, Anger & Big Changes | Brain Lady Podcast Ep. 29

Join neurotherapist Karen D. Wood on this special family episode of the Brain Lady Podcast as 11-year-old Noah Jackson takes over as host! Alongside his dad Jermaine and Karen ("Grandma Wood"), Noah shares how he uses "clear ...
The Neurology of Thanksgiving – When Triggers Override Gratitude (And How to Win the Brain Battle)
Nov. 20, 2025

The Neurology of Thanksgiving – When Triggers Override Gratitude (And How to Win the Brain Battle)

Feeling the holiday squeeze? You're not alone—65% of people with depression histories report Thanksgiving worsening their symptoms, while 40% battle spiked anxiety from family expectations and old wounds. In this mind-expandi...
Don't Bite The Apple - Adventures of the Returning Co-Host
Oct. 14, 2025

Don't Bite The Apple - Adventures of the Returning Co-Host

“I am trying not to bite the apple“ “In states of tension, we miss when the situation is escalating, and we jump right in ”"Don't bite the apple" is a metaphorical expression warning against making hasty decisions or succumbi...
Looking Back Part 2: Overcome Shock
Aug. 13, 2025

Looking Back Part 2: Overcome Shock

Looking Back Part 2: Discover the power of the glossopharyngeal nerve! Learn how 3 swallows and 3 inhales can provide 2–4 minutes to calm your body's reaction. Harness the ‘miracle nerve’ to manage stress and regain control. ...
Looking Back and Striving Part 1
July 30, 2025

Looking Back and Striving Part 1

with Host Karen D. WoodCelebrating all our episodesThe inside of the brain is designed to detect rattlesnakes. And sometimes in trauma, we've reset what the rattlesnake actually is in our brain, and it actually becomes the li...
Battle of Comparing - Mental Health Part 2
July 7, 2025

Battle of Comparing - Mental Health Part 2

with Host Karen D Wood and guest Robyn Beer #brainladypodcast #podcast #fresnocalifornia #mentalhealth #trauma #counselling #therapy #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife
Brain Power Exhaustion Part 1
June 16, 2025

Brain Power Exhaustion Part 1

with Host Karen D Wood and guest Robyn Beer
Human Trafficking Survivors Stories Part 2
March 18, 2025

Human Trafficking Survivors Stories Part 2

Human Trafficking Survivors Stories from the Streets with Host Karen D. Wood and guest Kim Contreras, Central Valley justice Coalition. Part 2 Clovis Hills Church National trafficking hotline 888 373788Text BeFree 233 7334Cit...
Human Trafficking Survivors Stories Part 1
Feb. 14, 2025

Human Trafficking Survivors Stories Part 1

Human Trafficking Survivors Stories from the Streets with Host Karen D. Wood and guest Kim Contreras, Central Valley justice Coalition. Part 1 Clovis Hills Church National trafficking hotline 888 373788Text BeFree 233 7334Cit...
Overwhelmed by Unknowns
Dec. 20, 2024

Overwhelmed by Unknowns

It's so easy to worry about the future and what it may or may not bring.
"Calm Down!" Wise To Say?
Dec. 2, 2024

"Calm Down!" Wise To Say?

with Host Karen D. Wood
Are You Emotionally Hijacked?
Nov. 15, 2024

Are You Emotionally Hijacked?

Are You Emotionally Hijacked?
Rooted Emotions and Identifying Them
Oct. 8, 2024

Rooted Emotions and Identifying Them

Rooted Emotions and Identifying Them
Complaining, Joy and Hidden Emotions
Sept. 19, 2024

Complaining, Joy and Hidden Emotions

Complaining, Joy and Hidden Emotions
BONUS: Brain Lady X Tricia Goyer Podcast Crossover Event
Sept. 15, 2024

BONUS: Brain Lady X Tricia Goyer Podcast Crossover Event

BONUS: Brain Lady X Tricia Goyer Podcast Crossover Event
Inside Out Movie Lessons, Emotions Highjacked
July 15, 2024

Inside Out Movie Lessons, Emotions Highjacked

Inside Out Movie Lessons, Emotions Highjacked
Stupid Things Big Trouble
July 9, 2024

Stupid Things Big Trouble

Stupid Things Big Trouble. Accessing Frontal Love
That One Child Who Tests You, Kinds Frontal Lobe
May 16, 2024

That One Child Who Tests You, Kinds Frontal Lobe

That One Child Who Tests You, Kinds Frontal Lobe
Brain Thing? Honoring Wyatt
April 24, 2024

Brain Thing? Honoring Wyatt

Brain Thing? Honoring Wyatt
What to Do in Crisis?
April 6, 2024

What to Do in Crisis?

What to Do in Crisis? Produced by @PodcastLair and Phillip Villanueva @phillvill of the @Delugence @ParabolicPoets
Screamin' Squirrels, Stand Up Straight
March 19, 2024

Screamin' Squirrels, Stand Up Straight

Screamin' Squirrels, Stand Up Straight
Reframing Habits | What To Do?
March 12, 2024

Reframing Habits | What To Do?

Reframing Habits | What To Do?
Beware Wife's Pointing Finger! Brain Tree or Bush
Feb. 22, 2024

Beware Wife's Pointing Finger! Brain Tree or Bush

Catch the discussion of Host Karen D. Wood and Co-Host Jeremaine Jackson discussing issues that affect the brain, emotions of everyday situations.