ELEVATE Series 2025 with Ryan Williamson M.D.: The Leadership Edge You May Be Ignoring: Brain Health
In this session of The ELEVATE Series, Ryan Williamson M.D.—a board-certified neurologist and founder of Transcend Health—pulls back the curtain on the silent crisis impacting entrepreneurs everywhere: brain fatigue. He explains how today’s relentless pace, digital saturation, and chronic stress aren’t just draining your energy—they’re rewiring your brain away from focus and creativity, and into fear and survival.
Dr. Ryan breaks down the science of how your brain responds to stress and shares simple, effective ways to restore cognitive function and resilience. From quality sleep to micro-movement, breathwork to connection, his tools are clear, actionable, and backed by decades of research.
This episode is a must-watch for any leader feeling stuck in the cycle of overwhelm and ready to reclaim their mental clarity and vitality.
Here’s just some of the fantastic strategy and advice shared from this conversation:
👉 Chronic stress shrinks your brain’s decision-making center and strengthens your fear response—but this is reversible.
👉 Prioritizing 7–9 hours of quality sleep per night is the single most powerful way to repair cognitive function and reclaim energy.
👉 Daily movement—whether it’s walking, strength training, or hitting 10,000 steps—is essential to restoring balance and brain health.
👉 Stress doesn’t just feel bad—it rewires you. Breathwork like the physiological sigh instantly calms the nervous system and regains control.
👉 Healthy connection and love (yes, even time with pets) release oxytocin and repair stress-damaged neural circuits.
👉 Micro-actions like meal planning, stretching, dinner with family, and consistent sleep routines create exponential gains over time.
Meet our guest speaker, Ryan Williamson M.D.
Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board-certified neurologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and advocate for human longevity. As the owner and founder of Transcend Health, he uses his expertise to help individuals optimize their health, extend their lifespans, and create more meaningful legacies.
Ryan is deeply interested in improving the lives of others. Throughout his career, this has largely been accomplished through the practice of clinical medicine. Now, he is looking to affect change on a larger level, so more people can feel better and perform at their best.
Website: transcendhealthgroup.com
Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-williamson
Special Bonus!
Dr. Ryan Williamson is offering free access to his Brain, Stress, and Sleep Optimization Protocols—a powerful 3-part video series (15 minutes each) with companion workbooks designed to help you reset your nervous system, reduce mental fatigue, and improve cognitive clarity. These are yours for immediate access at https://ambervilhauer.com/ELEVATE.
Meet your host, Amber Vilhauer:
Amber Vilhauer is a Books & Business strategist, multi-bestselling author, speaker, and the Founder of NGNG™ Enterprises (No Guts No Glory), an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency. She is the author of Infinite Impact and co-author of The Long Forest Trail with her son, Clay. Since starting NGNG™ in 2007, Amber has helped thousands of entrepreneurs align their business with their core talents and desires, empowering them to build the business and life of their dreams while naturally scaling revenue and impact.
She and her team routinely get in the trenches, implementing custom marketing strategies that attract qualified leads, launching bestselling books, and growing engaged followings that convert. Her strategies are comprehensive, deep, and built to align every aspect of her clients’ businesses with their ultimate visions. Amber and her team have made more than 1,000 authors #1 bestsellers, and has also been twice recognized as Female Entrepreneur of the Year. Connect and learn more at https://ngngenterprises.com, https://getinalignment.com, and https://booksandbusiness.com.
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