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Brain Health, Not Mental Health: Dr. Leigh Richardson's Mission to Change the Narrative
Episode 31 • 22nd December 2025 • Driven by Purpose • Inspire Media
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In this episode of Driven By Purpose, Evan, Mike, and Isaac sit down with Dr. Leigh Richardson—licensed counselor, neurotherapist, and founder of the Brain Performance Center. She shares her inspiring personal journey from ICU patient to brain health expert, and gives three practical tips to improve your brain’s performance starting today.

Dr. Leigh also opens up about helping her son overcome ADHD without medication and why she’s on a mission to replace the stigma of “mental health” with a new narrative: brain health. Her story will make you rethink how you care for your mind—and your family’s.

We explore:

▫️ How neuroplasticity can rewire the brain after trauma

▫️ What a “neuroprotective diet” looks like

▫️ Why sleep is your brain’s foundation

▫️ Brain-training methods that don’t rely on medication

▫️ The power of reframing “mental health” as “brain health”

▫️ How to support aging parents facing dementia

▫️ Reducing caregiver burnout with better awareness and tools

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