DR. TERALYN SELL, PHD • BRAIN HEALTH
Your Brain Runs Everything.
Is It Running on Empty?
Foggy afternoons. Forgotten words. Decisions that used to be easy now take everything you've got. You're still performing, but it costs more than it used to.
It's not just stress, and it's not just age. After 25 years in psychology, I help high performers rebuild the brain behind everything they do, starting with how they fuel it.
- 25 years in psychology
- Self-guided programs from $27
- Host of The Gaslit Truth Podcast
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THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE QUESTIONS
An Explanation Isn't the Same as an Answer.
Your fatigue is depression. Your focus problem is ADHD. Your memory? Just age.
Maybe. But what else was considered?
- Your sleep
- What you're eating, and what you're not
- Your blood sugar and metabolic health
- Medication effects
- Your history, and the load you're carrying
A diagnosis can name a problem without explaining what's driving it. After 25 years in psychology, I've learned to ask what everyone else skipped, and to look not only at what's wrong with your brain, but at what it can learn to do better.
That's where my work begins.
Technically, you're functioning.
You're showing up, getting it done, and holding it together. But lately, everything takes more effort than it should.
What have you started accepting as normal?
- Rereading the same email three times
- Walking into a room and forgetting why
- Needing caffeine to get through the afternoon
- Taking longer to make decisions that used to be easy
- Being "on" all day, then having nothing left at night
You've blamed stress. Your schedule. Your age. And you've kept pushing, because that's what you do.
Functioning isn't the only outcome worth measuring.
The good news? Your brain is built to rebuild. And the place to start is simpler than you think.
The Signature Program
Fatigued to Fabulous.
A Six-Week Brain Reset.
If you recognized yourself in that list, this is where I'd have you begin. Three of my programs, sequenced into one plan to clear the fog, steady your energy and rebuild the foundation your brain runs on.
- Phase One Reset: Brain Fog Reset Fourteen days to quiet the cravings and clear the noise.
- Phase Two Energize: Brain Energy Series Fourteen short lessons on what fuels your focus, and what drains it.
- Phase Three Build: Brain Health Foundation Twenty-eight days of meals that make the change last.
WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BRAIN HEALTH
Pick Your Starting Point.
Do it yourself, do it with me, or start small. There's a right first step for every budget and every schedule.
Self-Guided Programs
Meal plans, recipes, grocery lists and short lessons, all in one app. Clear the fog, steady your energy and feed your brain on your own schedule.
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MY STORY
I Know What It Means to Look Fine on Paper.
I was so good at performing that even my husband couldn't tell when I was drowning.
"I didn't know you were struggling, because you made everything look easy."
— Steve, my husbandI've always been Type A. Driven, ambitious and used to carrying more than most people could see. I was successful, productive and meeting every expectation.
But my own experience with psychiatric medication taught me something I've never forgotten: functioning and being well are not the same thing.
That changed how I think about brain health. After 25 years in psychology, I look past the symptoms and the diagnoses to what's really driving how you feel: your biology, your habits, and the load you're carrying.
Everything I've built, I built for people like me. The ones who make it look easy, until it isn't.
Don't Just Take My Word for It.
FROM THE INTERVIEW TO THE EVIDENCE
The Conversation Doesn't End Here.
I’ve spent years in the media and in hard conversations about brain health. Here’s where I dig into the evidence and tell you what I really think.
MEDIA & COMMENTARY
Burnout Isn’t Always About the Workplace: Revisiting My Forbes Interview
In September 2021, I contributed to a Forbes article about workplace burnout, particularly among...
BEYOND THE INTERVIEW
When Medical Training Gets in the Way of Medical Judgment
What my conversation with Nicole Lamberson revealed about psychiatric prescribing, cognitive...
Is Diet Quality Invisible in Mental Health Outcomes?
Nutrition is everywhere in brain health conversations, but actual mental health outcomes rarely match the public promise. What’s hiding behind all these diet claims?
Psychology · Brain Health · Cognitive Performance
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Not Sure Where to Start? Let's Talk.
Ten minutes, just you and me. Tell me what's going on, ask your questions, and we'll figure out together whether working 1:1 makes sense, or whether a self-guided program is the better first step.
- No sales pitch
- No prep needed
- You'll leave with a clear next step
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GOOD TO KNOW
Questions Before You Start?
Where should I start?
If you want to start today, on your own schedule, begin with a self-guided program. Most people start with Fatigued to Fabulous, my 6-week bundle.
If you'd rather talk it through first, book a free 10-minute call and we'll find your best first step together.
What's the difference between a program and working with you?
Self-guided programs give you the plan: meals, recipes, lessons and tracking in an app, for a one-time price, at your own pace.
Working with me 1:1 gives you a plan built around you: your history, your goals, your questions. Many people start with a program and move to 1:1 when they want more.
Can I use insurance or my HSA?
My 1:1 services are private pay and don't accept insurance. You may be able to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible services, depending on your plan, so check with your HSA administrator. Self-guided programs are a one-time purchase.
Is working with you therapy?
No. My 1:1 work is consulting and coaching focused on brain health, performance and capacity. Together, we look at what's supporting you, what's holding you back and practical ways to build your capacity. None of my services are psychotherapy.
Are you a medical doctor?
No. I have a PhD in Psychology, not an MD. My work focuses on helping you understand the factors influencing your brain health and turn that information into practical action.
Can you help me come off psychiatric medication?
I provide education and support around psychiatric medication decisions, informed consent and tapering. My role isn't to convince you to stop taking medication. It's to help you understand your options, ask better questions and navigate the process thoughtfully.
Medication changes should always be coordinated with your prescribing clinician. I do not prescribe medication.
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