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Dr. Sui Wong

Dr. Sui Wong

Award-Winning Neurologist, Bestselling Author and Expert in Brain Health for High-Performers

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Dr. Sui Wong Podcast Episodes

The Pain and Performance Podcast

The Pain and Performance Podcast

Understanding Migraines: A Neurologist's Perspective

December 12, 2024

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About this episode

Welcome to another episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast. In this episode, I invited Dr. Sui Wong. She shares her extensive knowledge on migraines, brain health, and the transition from conventional to integrative medicine. She discusses the importance of lifestyle changes, nutrition, and alternative therapies in managing migraines. Dr. Wong introduces her 'brains' framework for building brain resilience and emphasizes the significance of understanding the mechanisms behind migraines.

Our conversation also explores the role of continuous glucose monitoring, the benefits of fasting, and the balance between glucose and ketones as brain fuel. In this conversation, Dr. Sui Wong and I explore the intricate relationship between nutrition, brain health, and overall well-being. We discuss the benefits of ketones, essential nutrients for brain function, the importance of quality food sources, and the relevance of micronutrient testing. Our conversation also delves into mindfulness practices and the role of exercise in maintaining brain health, emphasizing a holistic approach to wellness.

Takeaways

-- Dr. Wong has written five books, focusing on migraines, mindfulness, and metabolic health.

-- Integrative medicine combines conventional practices with lifestyle changes for better patient outcomes.

-- Lifestyle changes can significantly improve well-being and manage migraines effectively.

-- Understanding the mechanisms of migraines is crucial for effective treatment.

-- The 'brains' framework helps in building brain resilience and balancing the autonomic nervous system.

-- Alternative therapies like cryotherapy can enhance brain resilience.

-- Probiotics can be beneficial for gut and brain health.

-- Quality food sources are essential for nutrient absorption.

-- Micronutrient testing can reveal hidden deficiencies.

-- Vitamin D is important for neurological health.

-- Mindfulness can enhance overall well-being.

-- Exercise should be balanced to avoid triggering migraines.

-- Social connections can improve mental health and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sui Wong and His Work

03:07 Transitioning from Conventional to Integrative Medicine

05:58 The Challenges of Implementing Lifestyle Changes

08:55 Understanding Migraines: Definitions and Mechanisms

12:09 The Brain's Framework for Migraine Management

29:53 Fasting and Its Benefits for Brain Health

37:27 The Power of Ketones and Brain Health

40:12 Essential Nutrients for Optimal Brain Function

42:28 The Importance of Quality Food Sources

48:29 Micronutrient Testing and Its Relevance

56:00 Mindfulness and Its Role in Health

01:01:50 Exercise: Finding Balance for Brain Health

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Dr. Sui Wong Podcast Episodes

Age Less / Live More

Your Healthiest Brain with Dr. Sui H. Wong

Age Less / Live More

Mar 2025

One Thing with Dr. Adam Rinde

Interview with Dr. Sui Wong

One Thing with Dr. Adam Rinde

Mar 2025

The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

How Neurological Disorders Can Cause Migraines and Vision Loss in Young Women with Dr. Sui Wong

The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

Feb 2025

Confidence Through Health

Bringing Balance To Your Body w/ Dr. Sui Wong

Confidence Through Health

Jan 2025

Behavioral Health Today

Mindful Minds: Building Brain Resilience Through Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Sui Wong – Episode 351

Behavioral Health Today

Dec 2024

The Broken Brain

Migraine Treatment & Brain Health, with Dr Sui Wong

The Broken Brain

Dec 2024

The Doc Lounge Podcast

Provider's Perspective: Dr. Sui Wong, Award-Winning Neurologist, Founder of Brain Health Practice™

The Doc Lounge Podcast

Nov 2024

The Headache Doctor Podcast

How to Naturally Fight Headaches - Featuring Dr. Sui Wong

The Headache Doctor Podcast

Oct 2024

Fresh Start with Dr. David

Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 18 - Harvesting Wellness: Moving Beyond Migraine Headaches Naturally & Holistically with Expert Neurologist Dr. Sui Wong

Fresh Start with Dr. David

Sep 2024

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Key topics

Handling Burnout and Working Under Pressure: A Neurologist’s Prescription for Sustainable Leadership

Corporate leaders are trained to optimize everything—except their own neurological health. As a neurologist with over a decade of experience in brain resilience and neuro-ophthalmology, Dr. Sui Wong has worked with high-achieving professionals who unknowingly push their brains into chronic stress states, leading to insomnia, migraines, and cognitive fatigue. But science offers a different path: by aligning daily habits with the brain’s natural recovery mechanisms, executives can not only extend their careers but also enhance their leadership capabilities. In this episode, Dr. Wong unpacks the latest neuroscience on sleep, metabolic health, and emotional regulation, showing how small but strategic adjustments can lead to better decision-making, more compassionate leadership, and long-term cognitive vitality.

Why Corporate Wellness is Failing: A Neurologist’s Case for Rethinking Stress and Performance

Many corporate wellness programs focus on stress management as a way to prevent burnout—but they often overlook a fundamental issue: the way high performers process stress at a neurological level. Dr. Sui Wong, a leading NHS neurologist and bestselling author, explains why stress isn’t inherently bad and how the key to thriving under pressure lies in understanding and regulating the autonomic nervous system. Drawing from her groundbreaking BRA(i)NS® method, she demonstrates how a blend of mindfulness, breathwork, and metabolic health can rewire the brain for sustained performance. This discussion will challenge traditional corporate wellness models and introduce a more sophisticated, science-driven approach to helping leaders build resilience while maintaining peak cognitive function.

A Neurologist’s Guide to Resilience and Productivity for Executives

In today’s corporate world, success is often measured by endurance—how much stress a leader can tolerate before burnout sets in. But what if the secret to high performance wasn’t about pushing harder, but about working smarter with your brain’s natural functions? As an award-winning neurologist and founder of Brain Health Practice™, Dr. Sui Wong draws from years of hands-on experience—both in her clinics and through online mentorships—helping professionals understand the interplay between stress, cognitive resilience, and sustained performance. With a background in neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, and migraine management, she shares practical, neuroscience-informed strategies—such as optimizing the autonomic nervous system, improving sleep cycles, and balancing metabolic health—that empower leaders to maintain focus, make better decisions, and avoid executive dysfunction. In this conversation, Dr. Wong breaks down the science in real terms and offers actionable techniques that support long-term energy and mental clarity—without pushing the brain beyond its limits.

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