
Breaking Trauma Loops: Neurofeedback, Consciousness and the Brain with Dr. Amy Albright
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Dr. Amy Albright works at the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine, neurofeedback, executive performance, energy, and consciousness. On Vibe Science, she joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to discuss why trauma and deeply embedded neurological patterns may continue influencing people long after the original experience. Amy explains how the Holon Experience uses EEG-guided neurofeedback, intensive recovery technology, coaching, and energetic practices with high-performing founders and executives. The conversation expands into smartphone addiction, dopamine, emotional reactivity, psychedelics, intuition, human connection, and the limitations of pursuing success without purpose. Together, Ryan, Chris, and Amy explore what becomes possible when people stop defining themselves by their past conditioning. SPONSOR Build stronger customer relationships and automate your business with HighLevel: https://www.gohighlevel.com/ryanalford TOPICS COVERED How past trauma can shape current reactions Neurological patterns and limiting beliefs Neurofeedback, EEG testing, and neuroplasticity Emotional regulation, sleep, focus, and performance Combining modern technology with holistic practices Consciousness, intuition, and energy Why achievement alone does not create fulfillment Digital distraction and phone addiction Dopamine loops and the need for real connection Psychedelics and expanded states of awareness Service, meaning, and conscious leadership The possibility of continued personal evolution CONNECT WITH DR. AMY ALBRIGHT Holon Experience: https://www.holonexperience.com/ Official Website: https://dramyalbright.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyalbright/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-albright-holon/ CONNECT WITH RYAN ALFORD AND VIBE SCIENCE Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vibe-science-podcast/id1693460042 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xAMaoZrUn6pflf7sdixdl YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/ Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanalford.com/
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