335: Blessings & Miracles
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It's the time of year that encourages us to pause and reflect back on our life journey so far, and we thought it would be fun to do that as a group for today's epsiode. The BrainStim gang recounts some of the most impactful stories they've witnessed in the lives of those around them, that ended up changing them for the better as well. We pray that you also take a moment to enjoy where you are, where you started, the journey that got you there, and where you want to go in the future. What a blessing to have the autonomy to shape our lives the way we desire!
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334: How To Clean Up A Dirty Lifestyle
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Modern day living includes a barrage of toxic exposures. From pesticides and herbicides in our food to 5G radiation, from forever chemicals in our water, to who knows what in our air! So what does it mean to live a "clean" lifestyle - how do we clean up the mess we've inherited? The BrainStim gang is tackling this major issue in today's episode. Learn more:
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333: Models of Care
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We're starting to see a shift in the way we, as a country, view our modern healthcare. Our disasterous outcomes have begged the question, is what we're doing working? And if it's not, but we keep doing it, that's the very definition of insanity. We're OVER the Disease Model, and we couldn't be more excited for people to embrace the HEALTH Model. Let's stop things BEFORE they get started - let's analyze what is creating the problems in the first place, not just mask the symptoms with a quick "fix". So how do we embrace the Health Model? That's what the BrainStim gang is discussion on...
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332: Just For A Moment
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In this episode, we take a candid look at the “quick fixes” we’re all tempted to reach for—pills, potions and lotions for wahtever ails you, skimping on sleep, ignoring stress, relying on convenience foods, or chasing the newest wellness hack. While shortcuts may feel harmless in the moment, they slowly chip away at our long-term health. We break down why these habits are so appealing, how they quietly make you sicker over time, and what small, sustainable choices create true resilience instead. It’s a grounded, honest reminder that your body keeps score—and real wellness is built...
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331: Geriatrics
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It's the last episode in our "Development at Every Stage" series! If you've made it this far with us, then chances are either you are one of the fortunate ones to reach "geriatric" stage, or possibly you love and care for someone who is. Aging is a blessing - not a curse! It's all in how you take care of your body so it will take care of you. Whether you're facing joint aches and pains, cognitive decline, or mental health issues, aging bodies need very specific support. But is it all that different from what we need at every stage? We have to support our capacity at every stage...
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330: Adulting
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Adulting is hard. We get it. You're often sandwiched between caring for your parents and caring for your kids, striving to do well at work and still finding time to take care of yourself and your spouse. So how do we make sure we put our oxygen masks on first so that we can be healthy enough to take care of all those around us who depend on us? That's exactly what the penultimate episode of BrainStim's Health At Every Stage series is going to tackle. As always, visit for more details or to schedule a complimentary phone call with Dr. Aplin.
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329: Young Adults
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We're continuing our series on healthy development at every stage and this week's episode is all about the Young Adults! It's an exciting time in life, full of promise and future, so it's exceptionally crucial to take care of your body so it will take care of you in that future. We're getting into strategies and action steps for the dreaded Freshman 15 and beyond - so take a listen if you're a new adult or 20-something ready to make changes to build your life on vitality. Learn more:
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328: Teenagers
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We're continuing our series on health at every developmental stage - so this week, it's everyone's favorite stage: TEENAGERS! All kidding aside, the teens often get a bad rap, but when we study what is going on in our physiology during these years, it's no wonder there are attitudes, outbursts, and high emotional output. In today's modern society, when you add in the nearly constant use of technology on top of the Standard American Diet, it's a perfect storm of circumstances just waiting to cause dis-ease. But is there anything we can do about it? Tune in as the BrainStim gang gets...
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327: Children & Adolescents
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We're continuing our series on health at every stage of human development, this week discussing children & adolescents. This modern world is full of ways to wreck our health, physically, emotionally, and mentally - so how do we set our children on the right path from early on? The BrainStim gang is discussing everything from nutrition to screen time - so take a listen for actionable changes you can make in your child's life! If you'd like to learn more or speak with Dr. Aplin, visit .
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326: Infants To Toddlers
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We've been going through the stages of family in the last couple of episodes, from preconception to prenatal care up to birth. Now we're going to get into the huge topic of caring for your child from infant through toddler stages. There are a host of issues you as the parent will need to make to encourage your child's health. Are you equipped to make those decisions? It's crucial to have a good understanding of how our bodies work, how our immune system works, and how our nervous system impacts all of it. That's exactly what the BrainStim gang is discussion on today's episode, so you can...
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1 in 4 children in the U.S. lives with a chronic health condition (e.g., asthma, obesity, diabetes, ADHD, etc.).
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Asthma: Affects ~6 million children (~8.4% of U.S. kids).
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Obesity (ages 2–19): ~21% are classified as obese — one of the highest rates in the developed world.
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Type 2 diabetes in children: Increasing rapidly, especially in adolescents. Most common among children of color.
- The U.S. consistently ranks near the bottom among high-income countries for Infant Mortality Rate.
And yet, the U.S. spends more per child on health care than any other country, yet outcomes often lag behind. So does that sound like real "health" care to you? We have worse outcomes on infant mortality, obesity, and mental health and higher rates of hospitalization for preventable conditions and yet we pay MORE for those results?
You know the old adage, you keep doing what you've always done and you'll keep getting what you always get. So is it time for a change? We sure think so. The BrainStim gang is discussing what real health for our children looks like - and what changes you can make to help the next generation be truly healthy.