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Autism Isn't One Brain Type? New Subtypes, New Maps | NFB & Chill Livestream

👉 Welcome back! First Neurofeedback & Chill of 2026—let's kick it off with a big one. 👉 Book a free consult call: https://calendly.com/drhill1 Tonight we're exploring why "autism" is really a constellation of distinct brain architectures, not one thing: - Why lumping all autism into one group made decades of research look contradictory - The new MRI and EEG biotypes—at least 3 recurring brain wiring patterns under the autism umbrella - Type I vs Type II early-childhood subtypes and what genetics and transcriptomics add - What these subtypes actually look like on a QEEG brain map (DMN-lite, fronto-theta-heavy, sensory-gamma) - Why subtyping changes everything for precision neurofeedback and intervention - How this reframes the conversation for families and autistic adults This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about autism subtypes, brain mapping, neurofeedback protocols, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome! ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific Drop your questions in the chat and let's explore the fascinating world of neurodivergent brains together. Perfect background viewing while you wind down your day. #Neurofeedback #Autism #AutismSubtypes #Brainwaves #QEEG #BrainMapping #Neurodivergent #Neuroscience #LiveStream #BrainOptimization #GiftedAndTortured #DefaultModeNetwork #EEG #BrainBiotypes 🔴 LIVE EVERY Monday 6pm PT Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly brain health updates! CONNECT: 💬 Chat with us live during the stream 📧 Questions? Drop them in the comments 🔔 Turn on notifications for upcoming streams 🧠 RESOURCES 🧠 👉 Pre-release book interest list: https://andrewhillphd.com/gifted-and-tortured 👉 Book a free consult call: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 $250 off QEEG Brain Mapping at Peak Brain: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ 👉 Peak Brain Institute: https://www.peakbraininstitute.com 👉 Dr. Hill's Articles: https://andrewhillphd.com 💡 Whether you're a biohacker, someone navigating an autism diagnosis, or just curious about why your brain works the way it does—tonight we break down the latest 2024–2025 research showing autism is many related brain types, not one. Livestream meant as education and not medical advice. Citations: 👉 Imaging‑based ASD subtypes Chen, Y. et al. (2024). Comparison of autism spectrum disorder subtypes based on joint structural and functional patterns. Frontiers in Neuroscience. Li, X. et al. (2025). Heterogeneity of degree centrality revealed different subtypes in autism spectrum disorder. Brain Connectivity. Li, Y. et al. (2022). Diffusion radiomics for subtyping and clustering in autism spectrum disorder. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. Kim, H. et al. (2024). A 3D approach to understanding heterogeneity in early autism spectrum disorder: LIMA‑based subtypes. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Zhang, J. et al. (2024). Three subtypes of autism spectrum disorder with transcriptomic, neuroanatomical, and behavioral signatures. bioRxiv. Dinga, R. et al. (2025). Applying biologically anchored subtypes to advance precision psychiatry in autism spectrum disorder. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. Zhou, Y. et al. (2025). Connectome‑based symptom mapping and in silico related gene expression in autism spectrum disorder. Molecular Psychiatry. ​ Xu, T. et al. (2025). Transdiagnostic similarities and distinctions in brain networks across autism and related conditions. Translational Psychiatry. 👉 EEG, QEEG, and oscillatory markers Brown, C. et al. (2023). Resting‑state EEG power differences in autism spectrum disorder and their association with clinical features: A systematic review and meta‑analysis. Translational Psychiatry. ​ Kim, J. et al. (2025). Distinct features of EEG microstates in autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta‑analysis. Journal of Neural Transmission. ​ O’Reilly, C. et al. (2022). EEG resting‑state functional connectivity: Evidence for an imbalance of functional connectivity in autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in Psychiatry. ​ Shephard, E. et al. (2017). Resting‑state neurophysiological activity patterns in young people with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. ​ Wang, Q. et al. (2025). Distinct theta oscillation coherence patterns during visual selective attention in autism spectrum disorder. NeuroImage: Clinical. Bianchi, A. et al. (2025). From aberrant brainwaves to altered plasticity: A review of QEEG biomarkers in neurodevelopmental disorders. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. 👉 Broader biomarker and DMN context Jack, A., & Pelphrey, K. A. (2017). The default mode network in autism. Stanford University white paper. Dhiman, R. et al. (2023). A scoping review of physiological biomarkers in autism. Frontiers in Neuroscience. ​

Childhood Basis of Dementia? Does Intervention Matter Most Before Age 10?

This week on Neurofeedback & Chill we're covering research that completely reframes how we should think about dementia prevention. Turns out the roots of cognitive decline at 70 trace back to your brain at 11. Or younger. Maybe even prenatal exposures. New studies show that cognitive ability in childhood is a stronger predictor of late-life function than the rate of decline in old age. And brain scans reveal damage patterns more closely tied to early-life risk factors than current lifestyle. This changes everything about how we approach neurofeedback, QEEG mapping, and brain optimization. I'll break down: - Why 45% of dementia is preventable (and when prevention should actually start) - The 14 modifiable risk factors across the lifespan - What 25,000+ brain maps tell me about building resilient brains - Whether the "Gifted & Tortured" phenotypes have different dementia risk profiles - How early neurofeedback training might build cognitive reserve for decades Research: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-roots-of-dementia-trace-back-all-the-way-to-childhood-experts-find Plus your AMA questions. ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific 👉 *New website resource:* http://andrewhillphd.com 👉 *Book a free consult call:* https://calendly.com/drhill1 This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about brain patterns, neurofeedback, phenotypes, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome!

Blood Flow Dymamics: Vasomotion & pirHEG Biofeedback

Your brain's blood vessels aren't passive pipes—they're rhythmic oscillators. Every 10 seconds, tiny arteries in your cortex squeeze and relax in coordinated waves. This is vasomotion, and three breakthrough 2024 papers just revealed something remarkable: these vascular oscillations are plastic, trainable, and functionally important for waste clearance and brain health. For 25 years, I've used a simple neurofeedback tool called passive infrared HEG (hemoencephalography) that measures prefrontal blood flow via thermal radiation. People train their blood flow up, and migraines decrease, attention improves, anxiety drops. But the mechanism was always vague—"training neurovascular coupling" or "increasing prefrontal activation." These new papers give us a sharper model. When you train with HEG, you're likely training the flexibility and coherence of vasomotion—teaching vascular oscillators to respond more smoothly to neural demand and potentially improving waste clearance through the glymphatic system. **Key findings from 2024 research:** • Vasomotion forms traveling waves across cortex that dominate resting perfusion (Broggini et al., *Neuron*) • Vascular oscillations are plastic and entrainable—repeated stimulation improves waste clearance (Sasaki et al., *eLife*) • After stroke, vessels lose their rhythm; restoring vasomotion may be neuroprotective (Zhao et al.) **The training hypothesis:** HEG neurofeedback uses repeated, spaced trials (up-regulate prefrontal blood flow, get feedback, rest, repeat). This is structurally identical to the entrainment protocols shown to train vasomotion in animal models. Over 10-20 sessions, you're teaching the prefrontal vascular network to oscillate more coherently and respond more efficiently. **Clinical data:** Multiple studies show HEG reduces migraine frequency/severity, improves attention and executive function, and decreases anxiety and depression. The evidence is solid. What's new is understanding *why*—we're training the rhythmic, plastic dynamics of the cerebrovascular system. This connects to my previous video on cognitive cadence: the 10-second vasomotion rhythm is one of the nested timescales that keeps your brain functioning. Lose the rhythm (chronic stress kills the pacemaker neurons), and cognition degrades. Train the rhythm, and function improves. **Primary sources:** Broggini et al. (2024) - *Neuron* - Traveling waves of vasomotion Sasaki et al. (2024) - *eLife* - Plastic vasomotion entrainment Zhao et al. (2024) - Vasomotion dysfunction after stroke Turner et al. (2025) - *eLife* - nNOS neurons as vascular pacemakers **Clinical HEG references:** Carmen (2004), Stokes & Lappin (2010), Walker & Lyle (2016), Dias et al. (2012), Baker (2023) --- ## Tags vasomotion, HEG neurofeedback, hemoencephalography, cerebral blood flow, brain waves, neurovascular coupling, glymphatic system, brain optimization, migraine treatment, ADHD, neurofeedback, biofeedback, prefrontal cortex, vascular plasticity, neuroprotection, cognitive neuroscience, functional neuroimaging, waste clearance, chronic stress Live Q&A as always. ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific 👉 Prerelease book interest: https://andrewhillphd.com/gifted-and-tortured-book-pre-release-interest/ 👉 *Black Friday / Cyber Monday* QEEG & Neurofeedback Specials :https://www.peakbrain.global/black-friday 👉 *Book a free consult call:* https://calendly.com/drhill1 This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about brain patterns, neurofeedback, phenotypes, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome!

Why Everything Feels Like Your Fault (You Can't Change It)

Ever notice how everything feels like your fault... but you're somehow powerless to fix any of it? This stream unpacks the brain mechanisms behind that specific torture: → Why sensitive brains auto-tag everything as "about me" (rTPJ / Princess & the Pea) → How agency circuits get trained to expect failure → Why you end up both hyper-responsible and frozen We'll break down three questions your brain is always asking: Is this about me? (self vs. world, right TPJ) Can I actually do anything here? (agency, control) What usually happens when I try? (predictions shaped by history) And how those three get wired together into patterns like: "Everything is my fault and I'm powerless" (Gifted & Tortured) "Some of this is mine, I can act, it might be okay" (calibrated agency) I'll share what this looks like in brain maps, connect it to the neurofeedback work I do, and talk about how small behavioral experiments can help you keep your sensitivity and nuance without getting stuck in learned helplessness. Live Q&A as always. ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific 👉 Prerelease book interest: https://andrewhillphd.com/gifted-and-tortured-book-pre-release-interest/ 👉 *Black Friday / Cyber Monday* QEEG & Neurofeedback Specials :https://www.peakbrain.global/black-friday 👉 *Book a free consult call:* https://calendly.com/drhill1 This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about brain patterns, neurofeedback, phenotypes, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome!

🧠 Cognitive Cadence: Why Your Brain Needs Rhythm, Not Rest

Your brain operates on nested rhythms—500ms reset waves, 10-second vascular cycles, and forced maintenance windows when you skip sleep. New 2025 research reveals how stress and sleep deprivation don't just make you tired—they destroy the rare neurons that keep these rhythms alive. ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific 👉 *Black Friday* QEEG & Neurofeedback Specials :https://www.peakbrain.global/black-friday 👉 *Book a free consult call:* https://calendly.com/drhill1 This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about brain patterns, neurofeedback, phenotypes, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome! In this video: Three breakthrough papers mapped this at three timescales: • 500 milliseconds — Rotating waves reset your PFC after distraction. This is why "multitasking" is impossible—every context switch costs you half a second minimum. • 10 seconds — Rare nNOS neurons drive vascular oscillations that deliver O2 and clear waste. Chronic stress kills these cells. • 2-5 minutes — When sleep-deprived, your brain hijacks waking moments for forced maintenance. You're offline for 15 seconds while CSF flushes your brain. **Key insight:** You can't think and clean simultaneously. Healthy cognition requires rhythmic alternation. Disrupt the rhythm (stress, sleep deprivation, multitasking) and the system collapses: errors accumulate, forced lapses intrude, pacemaker neurons die. **Primary sources:** Batabyal et al. (2025) - Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience - https://doi.org/10.1162/JOCN.a.2410 Turner et al. (2025) - eLife - https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.105649.3 Yang et al. (2025) - Nature Neuroscience - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-025-02098-8 ## Tags cognitive neuroscience, brain rhythms, multitasking myth, task switching, sleep deprivation, stress and brain, vasomotion, glymphatic system, prefrontal cortex, cognitive performance, nNOS neurons, traveling waves, neurodegeneration, biohacking, brain optimization

🧠 Gifted & Tortured: Why Won't Your Brain Shut UP!?

Join me for a relaxed session where we dive into why your brain won't turn off—and what the science says about it. 👉 **Book a free consult call:** https://calendly.com/drhill1 Tonight we're exploring: - Why 3am anxiety happens (and it's not your fault) - The 12 phenotypes—your brain's "characters" that explain your patterns - How ADHD, autism, and anxiety share the same circuits - QEEG brain mapping—visual proof of what's happening in your head - How to work with your brain instead of against it This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about brain patterns, neurofeedback, phenotypes, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome! ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific Drop your questions in the chat and let's explore the fascinating world of neurodivergent brains together. Perfect background viewing while you wind down your day. #Neurofeedback #Brainwaves #QEEG #ADHD #Autism #Anxiety #Neurodivergent #Neuroscience #LiveStream #BrainOptimization #GiftedAndTortured 🔴 LIVE EVERY Monday 6pm PT Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly brain health updates! --- CONNECT: 💬 Chat with us live during the stream 📧 Questions? Drop them in the comments 🔔 Turn on notifications for upcoming streams --- 🧠 RESOURCES 🧠 👉 **Pre-release book interest list:** https://andrewhillphd.com/gifted-and-tortured-book-pre-release-interest/ 👉 **Book a free consult call:** https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 **$250 off QEEG Brain Mapping at Peak Brain:** https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ 👉 **YouTube Channel:** https://www.youtube.com/@DrHill/ 👉 **Peak Brain Institute:** https://www.peakbraininstitute.com 👉 **Dr. Hill's Articles:** https://andrewhillphd.com --- 💡 Whether you're a biohacker, someone whose brain won't cooperate, or just curious about understanding your neurodivergent patterns, this episode packs actionable insights backed by 25,000 brain maps and 25 years of clinical experience. --- **KEYWORDS/TAGS:** neurofeedback, brain health, ADHD, autism, anxiety, neurodivergent, QEEG, brain mapping, phenotypes, brain circuits, neuroscience, brain optimization, live stream, Dr Hill, chill stream, relaxing educational content, 2025 research, cognitive function, brain patterns, rejection sensitivity, sensory processing, creative flow, intensity, sensitivity, gifted and tortured, poet-brains, brain training, EEG, mindfulness, meditation, substance patterns, sleep optimization, productivity, self-mastery

🧠 How Much Meditation Does It Really Take To Change Your Brain?

How Quickly? And how does meditation change your brain?? 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ Why your first meditation session creates measurable brain changes ✓ The "8-week rule" for consistent functional benefits ✓ How expert meditators' brains work fundamentally differently (ACC shift) ✓ The minimum "dose" for real brain changes ✓ Why combining meditation with exercise is optimal ✓ Practical timeline for expecting results 📅 When: Tonight at 6 PM Pacific 📌 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss future episodes! Can't make it live? Drop your questions in the comments, and I'll try to address them during the stream or later one. The replay will be available afterward. #Neurofeedback #Biohacking #BrainTraining #HealthOptimization #AMA #BrainHealth #Meditation #Aging 💬 Drop your questions in the comments—let's explore brain health together! 👉 Watch LIVE: Mondays 6pm Pacific 📺 YouTube.com/DrHill 👉 Ready to optimize your brain? https://peakbraininstitute.com/brain-training/neurofeedback/ 👉 Book a consult: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 Book a discount QEEG: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ Key Citations: • Lazar et al. (2005) - First evidence meditation increases cortical thickness: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.wnr.0000186598.66243.19 • Hölzel et al. (2011) - 8 weeks causes structural changes: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pscychresns.2010.08.006 • Maher et al. (2025) - First meditation session changes deep brain activity: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2409423122 • Jinich-Diamant et al. (2025) - 7-day retreat produces whole-system changes: https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-09088-3 • Kral et al. (2022) - Large study challenges 8-week structural change claims: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abk3316 • Tang et al. (2010, 2012) - White matter changes in 2-4 weeks: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1011043107 • Fox et al. (2014) - Meta-analysis of brain changes: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2013.12.008 • Brefczynski-Lewis et al. (2007) - Expertise shows inverted-U in attention networks • Klimecki et al. (2014) - Compassion training recruits ventral ACC circuits

🧠 NFB & Chill: Live Neurofeedback Session & Your Questions

Welcome to this week's Neurofeedback & Chill, where I'm hosting an open Q&A session on all things neurofeedback, biohacking, and health optimization! ✨ Bring Your Questions About: - Neurofeedback technology and applications - Brain training protocols for specific goals - Biohacking tools and techniques - Health optimization strategies - Integrating multiple approaches for peak performance - Scientific research behind these methods - Getting started with brain training 💡 Whether you're new to neurofeedback or an experienced biohacker, this session is for you! I'll be answering questions live and diving deep into the science and practical applications of these powerful approaches. 📅 When: Tonight at 6 PM Pacific 📌 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss future episodes! Can't make it live? Drop your questions in the comments, and I'll try to address them during the stream or later one. The replay will be available afterward. #Neurofeedback #Biohacking #BrainTraining #HealthOptimization #AMA #BrainHealth #PerformanceOptimization #CognitiveEnhancement #MentalPerformance #StressReduction #SleepOptimization #FocusImprovement #NeuralRegulation #NeuroplasticityTraining #BrainWaves #EEGTraining #PeakPerformance 💬 Drop your questions in the comments—let's explore brain health together! 👉 Watch LIVE: Mondays 6pm Pacific 📺 YouTube.com/DrHill 👉 Ready to optimize your brain? https://peakbraininstitute.com/brain-training/neurofeedback/ 👉 Book a consult: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 Book a discount QEEG: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/

NFB & Chill: Can Music Shield Your Brain from Dementia?( plus EEG Biomarker Secrets)

Can music habits protect your brain? And can EEG brainwaves help spot dementia early? We break down new research (listening vs playing), EEG biomarkers (AD vs FTD vs LBD), and where neurofeedback fits. 👉 Book a free consult call: https://calendly.com/drhill1 In this video we unpack two fresh threads in aging research— 1. how music engagement (listening & playing) relates to lower dementia risk, and 2. the EEG brainwave “fingerprints” that may help distinguish dementia types earlier (Alzheimer’s vs FTD vs Lewy body). We’ll decode the science without the jargon, show how these findings fit into brain health & neurofeedback, and take your live questions. Expect practical takeaways, a little myth-busting, and a fun “scientist-with-secrets” vibe. What we’ll cover • The new music–dementia findings: listening vs playing—what looks most protective and why. • How music may build cognitive reserve (multi-network activation, attention/emotion/memory effects). • EEG 101 for dementia: alpha slowing, posterior rhythms, connectivity, and what emerging AI models are finding. • Where neurofeedback or PBM fits (and where it doesn’t): possibilities, limits, and next steps. • Live Q&A Who this is for: curious minds, caregivers, clinicians-in-training, brain hackers, and anyone who loves the idea that playlists and brainwaves might actually tell us something helpful. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This stream is for education and is not medical advice. Talk with your clinician before making changes. ⸻ 🧠 References: • Jaffa, E., Wu, Z., Owen, A., Zaw Phyo, A. A., Woods, R. L., Orchard, S. G., Chong, T. T.-J., Shah, R. C., Murray, A., & Ryan, J. (2025). What is the association between music-related leisure activities and dementia risk? A cohort study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70163 • Jungrungrueang, T., Chairat, S., Rasitanon, K., Limsakul, P., & Charupanit, K. (2025). Translational approach for dementia subtype classification using convolutional neural network based on EEG connectome dynamics. Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 17331. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02018-7 ⸻ 📅 Live 6 PM Pacific Mondays Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for weekly science‑backed brain updates. ⸻ 🧠 RESOURCES 👉 Book a free consult: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 $250 off QEEG Brain Mapping: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ ⸻ Relevant Topics: #Neurofeedback #EEG #Dementia #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #MusicTherapy #CognitiveReserve #Neuroscience #Aging #Longevity #FTD #LewyBodyDementia #Attention #Focus #Neurofeedback #QEEG #BrainTraining #ExecutiveFunction #Neuroplasticity #BrainOptimization #PeakBrain

🧠 Neurofeedback for Sports (2025 Meta-Analysis) Does It Really Boost Performance?

👉 Book a free consult call: https://calendly.com/drhill1 Can neurofeedback actually make you better at sport? A new 2025 meta‑analysis looked at 21 studies and found a moderate boost to motor performance—Hedges’ g about 0.78. Let me unpack what that means—and how to not waste your time. In this video I break down the numbers, who benefits (novices vs. experts), how to structure your first 2–3 weeks of training, and how to measure real‑world transfer to your sport. Then we’ll do live Q&A—drop your sport and goal in the chat. ⸻ 2025 meta-analysis (open access): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12019780/ 2025 journal page (Wiley): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.70055 PubMed record (2025): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40270441/ Dose meta (motor performance, 2023): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36870431/ Attention meta (sham-controlled caveat, 2024): https://direct.mit.edu/imag/article/doi/10.1162/imag_a_00053/118349/Efficacy-of-neurofeedback-training-for-improving WADA 2025 Prohibited List (PDF): https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/2025list_en_final_clean_12_september_2024.pdf ⸻ 🧠 Key Takeaways • Overall effect: moderate boost to motor performance • Better‑designed studies → bigger effects • Novices may see larger gains than experts • Measure the sport, not just the EEG ⸻ 📅 Live 6 PM Pacific Mondays Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for weekly science‑backed brain updates. ⸻ 🧠 RESOURCES 👉 Book a free consult: https://calendly.com/drhill1 👉 $250 off QEEG Brain Mapping: https://peakbraininstitute.com/special/ ⸻ Relevant Topics: QEEG, brain mapping, neurofeedback, SMR, alpha peak frequency, processing speed, coherence, brain optimization, sports, sport performance Tags: #Attention #Focus #Neurofeedback #QEEG #BrainTraining #ExecutiveFunction #Neuroplasticity #BrainOptimization #PeakBrain #sports #sportsperformance #braintraining