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Explore tips, stories, and insights from NeurOptimal® Trainers and clients—designed to support and inspire your personal and professional growth.

An Oasis of Peace: Gail’s Story

Susan Gillies – September 2025

An Oasis of Peace: Gail’s Story

My sister Gail faced MS with grace, resilience, and love. For seven years, three nights a week, neurofeedback became her oasis of peace — a lifeline that gave her calm, strength, and dignity in the face of hardship. Her story continues to inspire every client I work with today.

GRIEF PERSONAL STORY
Finding My Way Back With Neuroptimal®

Jaylee, NeurOptimal® user – July 2025

Finding My Way Back With Neuroptimal®

One user shares how NeurOptimal® neurofeedback helped manage post-cancer anxiety, reconnect with their body, and build emotional resilience. Read the story.

RESILIENCE PERSONAL STORY
Who Can Benefit from NeurOptimal® Brain Training?

NeurOptimal® Team – June 2025

Who Can Benefit from NeurOptimal® Brain Training?

NeurOptimal® brain training is for every brain. From kids and students to professionals, athletes, and seniors—see how different people use neurofeedback to stay focused, calm, and resilient.

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Top 5 Signs You're Ready for At-Home Brain Training

NeurOptimal® Team – June 2025

Top 5 Signs You're Ready for At-Home Brain Training

Wondering if you're ready for brain training at home? These 5 clear signs reveal how NeurOptimal® neurofeedback can support mental clarity, stress relief, and well-being—right from the comfort of your home.

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Listening In: What My Body and Neuroptimal® Taught Me

Kelley Raleigh – June 2025

Listening In: What My Body and Neuroptimal® Taught Me

NeurOptimal® Trainer Kelley Raleigh shares her personal journey through grief and solo parenting—and how at-home neurofeedback helped her build emotional resilience, clarity, and strength in the face of daily challenges.

Parenting Emotional Health
What to Expect During Your First NeurOptimal® Session — In-Office or at Home

NeurOptimal® Team – May 2025

What to Expect During Your First NeurOptimal® Session — In-Office or at Home

Discover what a NeurOptimal® home training session feels like—from setup to relaxation. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through every step so you know exactly what to expect.

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A Mother’s Journey with NeurOptimal®

Lise’ DeLong, Ph.D – May 2025

A Mother’s Journey with NeurOptimal®

In this moving Mother’s Day tribute, Dr. Lise DeLong shares her personal experience using NeurOptimal® neurofeedback with her son, highlighting the transformative impact it has had on their family’s life.

Children
How I Built a Successful NeurOptimal® Business

Marta Cela – April 2025

How I Built a Successful NeurOptimal® Business

When I began my journey with NeurOptimal®, it was driven by a desire to help others. This article explores the steps I took to grow a thriving brain training practice and offers tips for new trainers.

Business
Thank You, Susan: A NeurOptimal® Certification Journey

Mike Rumble – March 2025

Thank You, Susan: A NeurOptimal® Certification Journey

I recently completed the NeurOptimal® Basic Certification training with Susan Gillies and I found the experience to be both thoroughly professional and enjoyable. Her attention to detail was evident in everything from the quality of training materials to the organized presentation of course content.

Business Testimonial
25 Years of Empowering Growth: A Word from Sue

Susan Dermit Brown, Ph.D – January 2025

25 Years of Empowering Growth: A Word from Sue

Celebrating 25 years of Zengar Institute, co-founder Sue Dermit Brown reflects on NeurOptimal®’s evolution, the global community it’s created, and the team effort driving future innovations in effortless, brain-centred well-being.

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A Personal Reflection: My Experience with NeurOptimal®

Jess Arguin – December 2024

A Personal Reflection: My Experience with NeurOptimal®

After taking a break from my regular NeurOptimal® Sessions during a busy summer, I noticed just how much they support my focus, calm, and ability to stay grounded. In this personal reflection, I share how even subtle shifts in training can make a meaningful difference.

PERSONAL STORY
Unclench Your Fist: Reclaiming Your Calm with NeurOptimal®

Lise’ DeLong, Ph.D – November 2024

Unclench Your Fist: Reclaiming Your Calm with NeurOptimal®

Chronic stress can feel like a clenched fist—tight, tense, and limiting. In this article, explore how NeurOptimal® gently supports the nervous system’s return to a more flexible, resilient state—helping you release tension and reconnect with calm.

STRESS RESILIENCE
Finding Peace in Grief – My Journey With Neuroptimal®

Jimmy Trogadis – October 2024

Finding Peace in Grief – My Journey With Neuroptimal®

After the loss of my father, I turned to NeurOptimal® to help me navigate the waves of grief. It didn’t erase the pain—but it supported me in processing my emotions, reconnecting with my family, and finding moments of clarity and peace in the midst of sorrow.

GRIEF WELL-BEING
Unlocking Potential: The Power of NeurOptimal® for Children

Samantha Diavatis – September 2024

Unlocking Potential: The Power of NeurOptimal® for Children

From early childhood to young adulthood, I’ve seen the powerful, lasting effects of NeurOptimal® on my son and others. This post explores how brain training can support children’s focus, adaptability, and emotional well-being—laying the foundation for a resilient, balanced future.

CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT
You Don’t Have to Be an Olympian to Train Your Brain and Body!

Jimmy Trogadis – August 2024

You Don’t Have to Be an Olympian to Train Your Brain and Body!

Inspired by the Olympic spirit, this personal story highlights how NeurOptimal® brain training helped improve focus, reduce stress, support weight loss, and build lasting confidence. You don’t need a gold medal to perform at your best—just a commitment to training both body and brain.

PERFORMANCE WELL-BEING
The Impact of Financial Uncertainty on the Brain and Why Brain Training is no Longer a Luxury

Alain Cressaty – July 2024

The Impact of Financial Uncertainty on the Brain and Why Brain Training is no Longer a Luxury

Financial stress doesn’t just affect your wallet—it impacts your brain. Chronic stress can impair memory, focus, and emotional regulation. In this article, we explore why brain training is no longer a luxury, but a practical tool for resilience and mental well-being in uncertain times.

STRESS RESILIENCE
Calm Minds Save Lives: NeurOptimal® and First Responders

Susan Gillies – June 2024

Calm Minds Save Lives: NeurOptimal® and First Responders

A group of First Responders in Ontario experienced unexpected and powerful shifts after completing 20 NeurOptimal® Sessions—reporting better sleep, reduced reactivity, and renewed emotional balance. This story highlights how brain training can support those who give so much of themselves every day.

MENTAL WELLNESS TRAUMA SUPPORT
Sleep and Brain Health: The Neurofeedback Connection

Dr. Ed O’Malley – May 2024

Sleep and Brain Health: The Neurofeedback Connection

Sleep is essential for brain health, yet millions struggle with insomnia and the consequences of poor rest. In this expert Q&A, Dr. O’Malley explains how brain function and sleep are deeply intertwined—and how NeurOptimal® can support better rest through improved resilience and flexibility.

SLEEP BRAIN HEALTH
The Power of Mind & Spirit: A Neurofeedback Story

Tetsuya Sugihara – February 2024

The Power of Mind & Spirit: A Neurofeedback Story

After facing a recurrence of lung cancer, Tetsuya Sugihara turned to NeurOptimal® not just for support—but for peace. In this deeply personal story from Japan, he shares how brain training became a source of emotional clarity, spiritual insight, and resilience during his months-long hospital stay.

PERSONAL STORY RESILIENCE
The Trainer’s Role with NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback in the Client’s Transformational Process

Robert Lavendusky – January 2024

The Trainer’s Role with NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback in the Client’s Transformational Process

What does it mean to truly support a Client on their personal journey with NeurOptimal®? In this thoughtful reflection, a Trainer shares insights on creating a safe, welcoming space where transformation can unfold—through presence, personalization, and embodied listening.

TRAINER INSIGHTS SUPPORT
Assisting Children with Learning and Focus: Using NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback

Lise’ DeLong, Ph.D – September 2023

Assisting Children with Learning and Focus: Using NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback

If your child struggles with learning or focus, NeurOptimal® may help. This article explores how Dynamical Neurofeedback® supports the central nervous system in becoming more flexible and resilient—helping children respond to life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.

CHILDREN LEARNING
Aider les enfants à apprendre et à se concentrer : L’utilisation du Neurofeedback NeurOptimal®

Lise’ DeLong, Ph.D – Sepetember 2023

Aider les enfants à apprendre et à se concentrer : L’utilisation du Neurofeedback NeurOptimal®

Si votre enfant a des difficultés d’apprentissage ou de concentration, NeurOptimal® peut l’aider. Cet article explore comment le Dynamical Neurofeedback® soutient le système nerveux central en renforçant sa flexibilité et sa résilience—aidant ainsi les enfants à répondre plus sereinement aux défis du quotidien.

CHILDREN LEARNING
Grazie Anna et grazie mille NeurOptimal®

Francesco Lanza – June 2021

Grazie Anna et grazie mille NeurOptimal®

La patineuse artistique Anna Specogna raconte comment NeurOptimal® l’a aidée à passer de la panique avant compétition à une performance calme et concentrée. Grâce à des Sessions régulières, elle a appris à mieux gérer le stress lié au travail et à l’anxiété, remportant finalement la médaille d’or aux Innsbruck Master Games.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Le neurofeedback non-linéaire NeurOptimal®: un outil puissant d’ancrage et de centrage

Véronique Heuzé – March 2021

Le neurofeedback non-linéaire NeurOptimal®: un outil puissant d’ancrage et de centrage

Dans un monde où nos pensées nous éloignent souvent du moment présent, NeurOptimal® offre une opportunité unique de revenir à soi. Cet article explore comment ce neurofeedback non-linéaire soutient l’ancrage, le centrage et la flexibilité intérieure—des clés essentielles pour vivre de manière alignée, sereine et consciente.

MINDFULNESS SELF-CONNECTION
Le trac et NeurOptimal®

David Delaney – February 2021

Le trac et NeurOptimal®

Le trac est une réalité pour de nombreux artistes, même les plus expérimentés. Dans ce témoignage, un acteur-chanteur partage comment les Sessions NeurOptimal® l’ont aidé à se recentrer, réduire l’anxiété de performance, et vivre pleinement sa présence sur scène.

PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
Performance Jitters and NeurOptimal®

David Delaney – February 2021

Performance Jitters and NeurOptimal®

Even seasoned performers face stage fright. In this personal account, an actor-singer shares how ten days of NeurOptimal® Sessions helped reduce performance anxiety, boost focus, and foster a deeper sense of calm before stepping on stage.

PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
Si je suis anormal, c’est que je suis aussi unique au monde

Francesco Lanza – January 2021

Si je suis anormal, c’est que je suis aussi unique au monde

Chaque cerveau est unique au monde—et c’est précisément cette unicité que NeurOptimal® honore et accompagne. Ce billet explore comment ce système dynamique, basé sur des principes mathématiques avancés, soutient la transformation personnelle en favorisant l’adaptabilité, l’autorégulation et l’épanouissement de notre meilleur soi.

NEUROSCIENCE PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
Il n’y a rien de normal dans mon cerveau

Francesco Lanza – December 2020

Il n’y a rien de normal dans mon cerveau

Le cerveau humain n’est pas normatif—il est dynamique, adaptatif et profondément unique. Ce billet explore les fondements théoriques qui sous-tendent NeurOptimal®, en s’appuyant sur les travaux de Pribram, Gabor et Prigogine pour démontrer comment ce neurofeedback non-linéaire soutient l’autorégulation et l’équilibre intérieur, sans jamais imposer de direction.

NEURODYNAMICS
J’aime les témoignages mais je n’aime pas les partager…

Jennifer Amsellem – November 2020

J’aime les témoignages mais je n’aime pas les partager…

En tant que Trainer, j’ai entendu de nombreux témoignages positifs… mais je choisis de ne pas les partager. Pourquoi ? Parce que chaque cerveau est unique, chaque transformation est personnelle, et NeurOptimal® n’est pas là pour créer des attentes, mais pour offrir un espace d’évolution propre à chacun.

TRAINER PERSPECTIVES ETHICS
De l’exagération à la relativisation

Francesco Lanza – October 2020

De l’exagération à la relativisation

NeurOptimal® n’est ni une thérapie ni un traitement médical. Ce système d’entraînement cérébral soutient les capacités d’autorégulation naturelles du cerveau, aidant à sortir des schémas répétitifs liés au stress. En modifiant notre perception, il nous aide à passer de l’exagération du symptôme à sa relativisation—et ainsi, à transformer notre expérience de vie.

WELLNESS EDUCATION MISCONCEPTIONS
Banking on Neurofeedback: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Pay Attention

Guest Contributor – November 2012

Banking on Neurofeedback: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Pay Attention

What if your brain worked like a bank—and attention was a resource you had to spend wisely? In this witty and insightful story, one NeurOptimal® user shares how regular brain training helped improve focus, reduce distraction, and make interactions feel less mentally "expensive."

FOCUS COGNITION