Join Jay Gunkelman, QEEGD (the man who has analyzed over 500,000 brain scans), Dr. Mari Swingle (author of i-Minds), and host Pete Jansons for another engaging NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Podcast episode discussing neuroscience, psychology, mental health, and brain training.✅ Autism & EEG: Jay and Dr. Mari explore autism’s rise, EEG patterns, and why autism isn’t “one thing” but a spectrum with genetic clusters and neurophysiological signatures.✅ Dehydration & Mental Health: How hydration, cortisol, and electrolyte balance impact EEG readings, stress, and mental performance.✅ Neurofeedback Setup Essentials: From sleep, hydration, and no gum to avoiding “wet dog” hair — the panel shares real-world stories of EEG prep gone wrong (and right).✅ Additional Topics:🎯 Gene therapy, CRISPR & sickle cell treatment💪 Cortisol management, stress & inflammation💡 Sleep deprivation, ADHD & inattention misdiagnosis📻 Marijuana’s short- vs. long-term EEG effects😴 Autism, epilepsy & neuroplasticity training windows🖐️ EEG tech mistakes: caps backwards, gum, jewelry📅 Jay’s upcoming Suisun City summit & birthday fundraiser🕒 Key Moments:0:00 Welcome, Jay & Dr. Mari Swingle intro5:26 Autism research paper background & outdated DSM-IV terms6:08 Gene therapy advances: sickle cell, cystic fibrosis & rare syndromes9:20 Dehydration, cortisol & EEG accuracy17:13 Long-term cortisol effects & Jay’s personal case20:10 Sleep deprivation as the hidden driver of ADHD & anxiety27:00 Sleep disorders, stimulants & modafinil for vigilance33:02 Marijuana’s short-term vs. chronic EEG impact37:15 Poor research vs. strong EEG-based cannabis studies38:00 Tylenol & autism debate — multifactorial causes45:22 Autism EEG markers: anterior cingulate & rigidity47:01 Autism treatment timelines: 40–100+ sessions52:00 Puberty, seizures & neurofeedback tuning53:16 Dr. Mari’s apps: Sleep, Brain Calm & Focus (Swingle Sonic) https://swinglesonic.com54:17 Jay’s Suisun City summit & student fundraiser shave event https://suisuncitysummit.com✅ Event & App Updates:Dr. Mari Swingle's Apps & Info: https://swinglesonic.comJay Gunkelman's Events & Info: https://suisuncitysummit.com✅ Help us keep the NeuroNoodle Podcast going!Support us on Patreon 👉 / neuronoodle ✅ Enjoy the show? Like, subscribe, and share—it helps us reach more listeners. Hit the bell icon 🔔 for episode notifications!📅 Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 6 PM CST | 4 PM PST | 7 PM EST for a Q&A on mental health, brain training, and neurofeedback!#NeuroNoodle #NeurofeedbackPodcast #Autism #Dehydration #Neurofeedback #JayGunkelman #PeteJansons #DrMariSwingle #BrainHealth #MentalHealth