Radio Show / Podcast – February 15, 2026

Hosts: Ed Jones (Owner – Nutrition World ) & Clint Powell
A variety of topics all related to living a healthy life

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Presented by: Nutrition World

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Broadcasting from the Nooga Dentistry Studio

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Production of: Whitfield Media Group

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Show Summary & Time Stamps:

Title: Neurofeedback with James, Clubfoot, Wearables Fast, Prepping for Colonoscopies, & More

BrainWorks neurofeedback (guest: James, located next to Nutrition World)
Clubfoot story with his daughter Cady and her son—medical errors and social media’s positive role
Colonoscopies risks and how to protect yourself if you get one
New study causing Ed to limit his incense use
Fasting from news and tech wearables

Ed: Complete fast from news/media
Realization of addiction: Felt a “crash” within 24 hours without news
Aura Ring story:


Aura ring broke around Feb 1
Immediate panic and urge to replace it
Insight:


Devices had become “crutches” and sources of certainty
Wants to lean on his intuition and 68 years of experience instead



Plan:


Will get an Aura ring again but no more addictive, looping thought cycles

Clint: Stopped wearing his Whoop ~10 days prior
Observations:


Loves data, but asks:


If device says sleep was bad, does that excuse poor performance?



Concern about self‑fulfilling prophecy:


Looking at poor data → expecting to feel bad → noticing every symptom

Guest: Kady Kuhlman (Ed’s daughter)
Topic: Clubfoot and local treatment issues
Ed’s “purple car” analogy:


Once you experience something (clubfoot), you start seeing it everywhere



Grandson:


Born 5 months prior
Had one club foot, no prenatal scan had detected it

Only one local doctor treats clubfoot


Orthopedic specialist but does not meet standard Kady later discovered



Standard protocol started:


Weekly casting from 3 weeks old
After adequate correction: Achilles tendon clip (heel cord release)
Then move into boots and bar brace (“barbaric”, archaic‑looking)




Severe Problems with Boots & Bars 

In severe pain with the boots and bars
Alternated holding him all night for ~5 days
Crying was intense, body weakening, frightening

Katie’s intuition realized: “This is not right”, went online for answers

Joined “Clubfoot Mamas (US)” Facebook group (~29,000 members)
Posted:


Foot photos
Brace photos
Timing of surgery, casting details



Responses (~50 comments in 15 minutes):


Foot was not ready for bracing
Correction inadequate
Braces old style and poorly fitted
Advice: remove braces immediately, find a new specialist



Katie removed brace and never put it back on
Continuing with original doctor likely would have:

Prevented normal walking
Caused chronic pain or permanent disability

Broader lesson:


Social media can provide life‑saving peer support
Use ** condition‑specific groups** for guidance

Consensus recommendation: Dr. Dana O. (Osolowsky) at CHOA Scottish Rite

Dr. Dana’s findings:


Foot likely needed surgery again
She always does Achilles clip under anesthesia

Current protocol:


3 weeks in cast (standard of care)
Then single‑leg brace (no bar between feet)


Allows freer leg movement
More modern design







Takeaways on Medicine & Advocacy

Need to question local options
Willingness to call out substandard care
The medical system also provided the solution (via a better doctor)
Shows importance of seeking second opinions

Revolutionary” when used correctly. Medicinal mushrooms for:


Immune support
Cold/flu resistance
Anti‑aging



Meet & Greet with Tom Dadant


Ed calls him a world‑class expert in holistic nutritional medicine



Event:


Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 2:30–3:30 pm
Location: Nutrition World

Introduces:


James from BrainWorks
New practitioner at The Wellness Corner next to Nutrition World

Uses Lens Neurofeedback: Low Energy Neurofeedback System
Differences vs traditional neurofeedback:


Traditional:


~40–60 sessions for meaningful change



Lens:


Often 5–15 sessions can yield major improvements



Neurofeedback:


Uses a device to monitor brain waves
Feeds information back to the brain to support regulation



Traditional:


Acts like a mirror—brain “sees” itself and self‑adjusts



Lens:


Sends a tiny electromagnetic pulse to disrupt stuck patterns
Brain then chooses healthier patterns

James’s intake approach:


Avoids “I can’t do X” framing
Asks: “If you were at optimal levels, what would you be doing?”
Begins brain training with positive visualization

Price:


$125 per session



Typical number of sessions:


James usually asks for up to 15
Sometimes sees sufficient change by 3–5 sessions and leaves further choice to client
Does not sell packages (no lock‑in)



 Personal story, James shares:

Formerly had intense road‑rage swearing (kids carried a tip jar “swear jar” in the car)
Started neurofeedback primarily for PTSD
Unexpected benefit:


Swearing and reactivity in traffic dropped dramatically
Kids’ “tip jar income” plummeted

Illustrates: Neurofeedback changes in one area often cascade into other behaviors

 Why James Got into Neurofeedback


Refusal to accept bleak diagnoses for his children



Standard treatment path:


Multiple antipsychotic medications in sequence
Often leads to prison, ~20‑year shorter life expectancy



James:


Researched neurofeedback (initially skeptical)
Found strong scientific evidence
Bought his own unit, self‑taught, and created custom protocols



Results:


Children now have normal lives
Underlying ADHD emerged, which he also manages with neurofeedback

Use Cases & Conditions


Athletes (including soccer players in Europe) for:


Better mind‑body integration
Improved decision‑making
Enhanced hand‑eye coordination



Mental health & behavior:


PTSD, anxiety, depression
ADHD
Addictions
Eating disorders
Autism (for improved functionality, not cure)



General optimization:


People who are not in crisis but want to perform better and feel calmer/clearer

Lens is also used for:


Horses, dogs, cats



Improvement in animals validates:


Results not explained by placebo alone




Logistics & Contact

Location:BrainWorks in The Wellness Corner next to Nutrition World
Phone:(762) 325‑9797
Website:brainwerx.com (spelled brainwerx, with “werx”)

Ed discusses concerns with standard colonoscopy prep:


Bowel prep strips protective mucus
Wipes out beneficial gut bacteria
Weakens gut defenses when they’re needed most




Up to ~50% experience: Bloating, abdominal pain, digestive distress for weeks after



Recommendations:


Split‑dose prep: Ask GI doctor about this gentler approach
Request carbon dioxide inflation instead of room air:


Cleaner gas; may reduce discomfort and exposure



Pay attention to disinfectant used on scopes:


Some commonly used agents are more toxic






Probiotic strategy:


Start quality probiotics about a week before procedure
Resume after GI gives the okay



Big picture:


Colonoscopies can be lifesaving
But you should still:


Ask informed questions
Support your microbiome
Recognize that the system has gaps, so self‑advocacy matters

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