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Mental health is often treated like a guessing game, but what if we could actually see what’s happening in the brain?

In this episode, Dr. Steve Rondeau, founder of Axon EEG Solutions and author of Think Like a Brain, breaks down how brain-based data is changing the way we understand mental health, postpartum struggles, and behavior in both women and children.

We dive into why traditional diagnoses often miss the root cause, how brain patterns shape your personality and responses, and why your environment plays a bigger role than you think. This conversation also explores a newly released study on hormonal birth control and antidepressant response, the concept of the “overwhelmed brain,” and how small shifts in your daily life can dramatically change your mental resilience.

If you’ve ever felt like something is off but can’t explain why, or wondered why one season of life feels manageable while another feels overwhelming, this episode will completely reframe how you think about your brain, your behavior, and your capacity.

00:00 Intro

01:52 Why mental health is still a guessing game

03:40 The misdiagnosis that exposes a broken system

06:10 Can brain scans predict personality

09:30 Why people experience life differently

13:15 Birth control and antidepressant study

16:47 Why one-size-fits-all treatment fails

18:40 Why postpartum experiences vary

22:40 Your brain isn’t broken your environment is

24:21 When symptoms don’t match the diagnosis

26:40 The case that changed everything

29:10 Why root causes get missed

32:10 Are brain patterns genetic or learned

34:40 The 3 areas that shape mental health

37:40 Why you can’t just push through

39:10 The overwhelmed brain pattern

42:10 The habit that regulates your nervous system

43:46 Why coping mechanisms make sense

46:40 Why normal brains don’t exist

49:10 Parenting and relationships through this lens

53:10 What’s normal behavior for kids

55:10 The parenting mistake most people make

58:10 Are screens rewiring our brains

61:10 How to find brain scan providers

73:31 Outro

Resources From This Episode:

1. Dr. Rondeau's Website - https://axoneegsolutions.com/
2. Dr. Rondeau's Book: Think Like Brain Treating Manual - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Brain-Treating-Manual-ebook/dp/B0GFXQK1DV
3. Follow Dr. Steve Rondeau on Socials:
4. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Steve-Rondeau/100068808602146/
5. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-rondeau-148aa421/
6. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_rondeau_qeeg/
7. Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call Lessons - https://milkmedicine.com/lessonsonly/

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