Free Minds Counseling

Free Minds Counseling Life is a game! Learn the rules and the skills to thrive. Game and grow!

Individual, family and couples therapy with an emphasis on education, skills training and lifestyle changes to support long term health. I utilize an eclectic blend of talk therapy interventions, nutritional counseling, lifestyle coaching and neurofeedback to help you bring your life into balance.

07/15/2026

Your Gut Might Be Shaping Your Mood More Than You Think

What if improving brain health wasn’t just about the brain… but also about your gut?

Studies on the microbiota–gut–brain (MGB) axis shows that probiotics may influence mental health through multiple powerful mechanisms:

✨ They reduce neuroinflammation by lowering pro-inflammatory cytokines and calming overactive microglia

✨ They boost short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), key molecules that support brain signaling and immunity

✨ They help maintain the blood–brain barrier, protecting the brain from harmful substances

✨ They strengthen the gut barrier, preventing “leaky gut” and systemic inflammation

✨ They modulate immune responses, balancing both innate and adaptive immunity

✨ They even influence hormonal pathways, including estrogen metabolism via the estrobolome

Together, these effects can contribute to:

🧘‍♀️ Better emotional regulation

😌 Reduced anxiety and depressive-like symptoms

🌸 Potential benefits in hormone-related mood disorders

This is not just nutrition. This is neurobiology through the gut.
The future of mental health might include something as simple as… microbes. Finally I want to add that, I go 10x deeper, the neuroscience, the research, and the real-world applications. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/betterbrain

Reference: Rosas-Sánchez et al., 2025 (Int J Mol Sci)

07/15/2026

2. They're comfortable holding two conflicting ideas.

07/15/2026

“The Effect of Music on Cognition" https://buff.ly/qY8oRvt

Music can change the brain. 🎶

Not just emotionally. Neurologically. 🧠

In the NeuroPraxis blog “The Effect of Music on Cognition,” we explore how music activates brain networks involved in memory, attention, language, and movement, and why it can support cognitive recovery during neurorehabilitation. 👍

07/15/2026

Explore the impact of collagen genomic variation across the senses

07/15/2026

FEAR - The only thing we we have to fear

You know that moment in WoW when your screen goes red, your character freezes, and suddenly you’re running away from the boss because FEAR just landed like a big ol’ cannon ball in your pond? Been there, done that.

You had a job - tank the adds, heal the rogue, cast your big damage spell - and instead you’re flailing into a lava pit yelling “I CAN’T CONTROL IT!” Fear is a literal mechanic in Warcraft. And guess what? It works the same in real life.

Fear interrupts.
Fear breaks focus.
Fear sends you running in the wrong direction at the worst possible time - right into something sharp and on fire.

But here’s the thing: in-game, we *know* this. We come prepared.

We pack tremor totems.
We train for interrupts.
We build resilience through gear, strategy, and good old-fashioned wipe experience.

So why don’t we do that IRL?

In real life, fear shows up as self-doubt, procrastination, perfectionism, or just the vague feeling that if you try something new, the metaphorical boss will eat you alive. But fear isn’t a sign to stop. It’s just a mechanic. And mechanics can be managed.

Want to speak up in a meeting?
Fear debuff incoming. Pop your Inner Calm cooldown.

Starting a creative project?
Expect an interrupt. Cast Focus Shield.

Trying something scary but meaningful?
Just like in WoW: don’t look at the fear - look at the goal. Keep your eyes on the quest, not the chaos.

Here’s the secret: fear isn’t always the enemy. Sometimes it’s just an alarm warning you to pay attention. It can sometimes be a tool or even a buff, with the right talent build. With the right mindset, you can dispel fear, or even use its energy to fuel your next big move.

Let’s train those mental cooldowns, friends.
Because you’ve got epic things to do - on and off the battlefield.

Stay brave, stay focused, and don’t forget to loot.

07/15/2026

Thanks to Coaching With Brooke! ❤️

07/13/2026

Autism, ADHD, and sleep trouble often go hand in hand. It is estimated that 44% of adults with ADHD fight with insomnia, whereas in the general public 6-15% deal with it. Now if one looks at adults with ADHD and sensory processing issues (SPD) the percentage of this population who struggle with sleep issues is closer to 85%.

Sleep disorders are thought to affect about 30% of the general population. Compare that with about 80% of the Autistic population.

There is a large variety of possible causes of neurodivergent sleep struggles, including genetic mutations, co-occurrences, and direct characteristics of the neurodivergence.

For more information and helpful tips, visit https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-adhd-and-sleep/...

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