Understanding Dizziness with Dr. Helena Esmonde
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast
Dizziness can mean many different things — and understanding the nervous system is key to treating it correctly. In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. Traster is joined by Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT from Vestibular First, a specialist in vestibular rehabilitation and balance disorders. Together, they explore how the vestibular system works, why dizziness is often misdiagnosed, and how eye movements can help differentiate inner ear conditions from central neurologic issues. Topics discussed include: • The difference between dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance •...
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Improving Patient Outcomes with Dr. Cedrick Noel
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast
PODCAST 110 | In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, host Dr. David Traster interviews Dr. Cedrick Noel, a chiropractor and functional neurologist with more than two decades of experience helping patients who haven’t found answers elsewhere. Dr. Noel discusses his evolution into functional neurology starting as a student with the Carrick Institute, the development of his multidisciplinary clinic, and why establishing a strong neurological foundation is critical before structural or gut-based interventions. The conversation covers his innovative...
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Neurological Acupuncture with Dr. Ayla Wolf
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PODCAST 109 | In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster welcomes Dr. Ayla Wolf, an experienced clinician specializing in the integration of functional neurology and Chinese medicine. With over 20 years in private practice, Dr. Wolf shares how acupuncture, herbal medicine, movement therapies, and nutrition can modulate the nervous system, improve autonomic regulation, and support conditions such as POTS, dysautonomia, migraines, mast cell activation syndrome, and brain injuries. This episode explores the science behind acupuncture, differential...
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The Anti-Fragility Mindset With Dr. Jonathan Chung
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PODCAST 108 | In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster interviews Dr. Jonathan Chung to discuss modern neurologic care, upper cervical chiropractic, dizziness, and the growing influence of social media on patient health beliefs. Dr. Chung explains his clinical philosophy centered on anti-fragility, resiliency, and health independence, while addressing common misconceptions around the vagus nerve, atlas alignment, glymphatic function, and cervical biomechanics. The discussion also explores cervicogenic dizziness, the neck as a sensory organ, migraine and...
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Dizziness, Vertigo & the Brain With Dr. Amir Kheradmand of Johns Hopkins University
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PODCAST 107: Dizziness is one of the most complex and misunderstood symptoms in neurology — and it’s rarely just an inner ear issue. In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster speaks with Dr. Amir Kheradmand, vestibular neurologist at Johns Hopkins University, about how dizziness, vertigo, balance, vision, and the brain are deeply interconnected. This conversation explores how clinicians differentiate dizziness from vertigo, why conditions like vestibular migraine and PPPD are becoming more common, and how abnormal eye movements...
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Achieving Health and Wellness With Dr. Bradley Campbell
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PODCAST 106 | From One Clinic to a Global Classroom: Adrenal Fatigue, Natural Medicine & Modern Health Truths | Dr. Bradley Campbell In this powerful episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, host Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Bradley Campbell, chiropractor, naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, educator, and author, to explore how modern stress, nervous system dysregulation, and lifestyle factors are driving today’s chronic health conditions. Dr. Campbell shares how he transitioned from owning a single brick-and-mortar clinic to creating a global online...
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Neuromodulation Explained: The Future of Drug-Free Brain Therapy With SOZO Brain Center
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Episode 105 | Neuromodulation Explained: The Future of Drug-Free Brain Therapy with SOZO Brain Center In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, host Dr. David Traster sits down with Matthew Papadopoulos, CEO of the Sozo Brain Center, one of the world’s leading authorities in non-invasive neuromodulation. The Sozo Brain Center, based in Cyprus, is internationally recognized for delivering cutting-edge, drug-free brain stimulation therapies for complex neurological and mental health conditions. The word Sozo comes from ancient Greek,...
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Eye-Brain Connection with Dr. Aakash Shah
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PODCAST 104: The Eye–Brain Connection — Neurovision, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Aakash Shah In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah, a leading neurovision specialist, to explore the powerful connection between vision, brain function, and human performance. Dr. Shah works with patients ranging from infants to professional athletes, specializing in pediatric vision, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion recovery, and sports vision training. With over a decade of experience, he explains how vision is processed in...
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The Posture-Brain Connection
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The Posture-Brain Connection: How Posture Rewires the Brain, Impacts Balance, Movement, and Neurological Health – with Mat Boule Posture is not just structural — it is neurological. In this episode of The Neurologic Wellness Podcast, Dr. David Traster sits down with posturology expert Mat Boule to explore how posture directly programs the brain, influences balance, coordination, movement efficiency, and shapes long-term neurological health. Mat explains how dysfunctional posture disrupts sensory input from the vestibular system, visual system, and proprioceptive pathways, forcing the brain...
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Vision Therapy For Your Brain w/ Dr. Paul Brewer
The Neurologic Wellness Podcast
What if your vision is not just about seeing… but about how your brain functions? In this episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Paul Brewer, OD, an optometrist who specializes in functional vision and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. We explore how vision is deeply wired into your brain, and how improving visual processing can drastically change balance, cognition, mood, and human performance. 🌐 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ How vision integrates with the vestibular system and proprioception ✅ Why 70–80% of the brain is involved in visual...
info_outlinePODCAST 104: The Eye–Brain Connection — Neurovision, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Aakash Shah
In this episode of the Neurologic Wellness Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah, a leading neurovision specialist, to explore the powerful connection between vision, brain function, and human performance.
Dr. Shah works with patients ranging from infants to professional athletes, specializing in pediatric vision, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion recovery, and sports vision training. With over a decade of experience, he explains how vision is processed in the brain—not just the eyes—and why optimizing the eye-brain connection is critical for recovery, learning, and peak performance.
Dr. Shah also shares his inspiring personal journey. Born with severe vision loss due to exotropia (turned-out eye) and amblyopia (lazy eye), he was told by multiple doctors that nothing could be done. Through neurology-based vision therapy, brain training, and light therapy, he was able to restore the majority of his vision as an adult—including depth perception and the ability to pass a DMV eye exam.
In this conversation, we discuss how neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself and how targeted vision and brain training can lead to lasting recovery, improved cognition, and elite-level performance.
Topics Covered in This Episode
• How vision is processed in the brain, not just the eyes
• Why strabismus and amblyopia are often neurological—not structural
• The role of neuroplasticity in vision and brain recovery
• How Syntonics light therapy helps regulate the autonomic nervous system
• The science behind photobiomodulation and brain-eye health
• Why concussion patients experience light sensitivity, anxiety, and tunnel vision
• How neurovision training improves reaction time, decision-making, and visual memory
• The “quiet eye,” flow state, and elite athletic performance
• How vision training can reduce injury risk and repeat concussions
• Why eye tracking and peripheral awareness are critical for reading, academics, and sports
Why This Episode Matters
This episode highlights the brain’s incredible ability to heal and adapt. Whether you’re dealing with concussion symptoms, vision challenges, learning difficulties, or looking to enhance athletic or cognitive performance, this conversation shows how addressing the eye–brain connection can unlock recovery and optimization.
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