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