# 181: Your Brain Runs on Light: A PhD Neuroscientist on Near-Infrared Therapy and Cognitive Health

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Podcast: [The Reverse Aging Club with Meredith Oke](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reverse-aging-club-with-meredith-oke-5950472)
Published: 2026-05-14T07:00:00+00:00
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📺 Watch the Video on Spotify , YouTube & Rumble Join our FREE Community PhD neuroscientist Ramona von Leden joins Meredith to connect the dots between light, sleep, mitochondrial health, and neurodegeneration. What's actually happening in an Alzheimer's brain? Why is sleep disruption the biggest modifiable risk factor? And what does near-infrared light have to do with clearing amyloid beta? A science-grounded, practical conversation for anyone navigating neurodegeneration in their family — or trying to prevent it. Timestamps 00:00 Sleep, Light, and Brain Health 01:07 Why Doctors Often Miss the Role of Light 03:07 Meet Ramona von Leden 04:48 Circadian Tools and Sponsors 05:32 Ramona’s Neuroscience Background 08:15 Why Energetics Matter More Than Drugs 10:55 The Future Beyond Pharmaceuticals 15:21 Why Neurodegeneration Is Increasing 18:42 Mitochondria and Metabolism Basics 21:33 Circadian Disruption and Sleep Loss 25:26 Streetlights, Sleep, and Alzheimer’s Risk 31:36 Inflammation and Brain Fog 32:44 Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s 36:52 Brain vs Nervous System 37:49 The Brain–Nervous System Feedback Loop 38:17 Mitochondria and Neurodegeneration 40:14 Caregiver Routines and Sleep Support 42:08 Movement, Light, and Screen Hygiene 46:12 Technology Overload and Stress 50:35 Autonomic Nervous System Basics 52:42 Near-Infrared Helmet Demonstration 57:35 User Results and Sleep Improvements 01:00:56 The Future of Supportive Brain Medicine 01:06:04 Where to Learn More 01:07:32 Outro and Resources Resources mentioned Neuronic light helmet: neuronic.online Hello Brain Podcast (Ramona's podcast) Winback America Medical Affairs Braino vation Network Outdoor Nighttime Light Pollution Exposure Study Connect with Ramona Von Leden, PhD Website: neuronic.online Podcast: Hello B…

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