Media & Appearances

Dr. Wolf in the Media

Dr. Ayla Wolf is a sought-after voice on concussion recovery, functional neurology, and integrative brain health. Below are her featured guest appearances across leading health and wellness podcasts.

Headfirst: A Concussion Podcastwith Dr. Reece GrangerSeptember 14, 2026New

Concussion, Women's Health & Acupuncture with Dr. Ayla Wolf

Dr. Ayla Wolf joins Dr. Reece Granger on Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast for a conversation about concussion, women's health, and acupuncture.

Topics Covered

  • Concussion
  • Women's health
  • Acupuncture
  • Mixed Martial Arts
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Brain Fitness Podcastwith Dr. Patrick PorterJune 2026New

What Acupuncture Actually Does to Your Brain & Nervous System

Dr. Ayla Wolf joins Dr. Patrick Porter to break down the neuroscience behind acupuncture — how it interacts with the brain, modulates the nervous system, and why it's a powerful tool for concussion recovery and brain health.

Topics Covered

  • Acupuncture & neuroscience
  • Brain & nervous system modulation
  • Concussion recovery applications
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QiologicalEpisode 461with Michael MaxMay 2026

When the Nervous System Loses Its Bearings: Concussion, Functional Neurology & East Asian Medicine

What begins as the search to fix a symptom often reveals something deeper — a nervous system that has lost its bearings, sensory maps that no longer line up, and a body quietly adapting around signals it can no longer fully trust. Dr. Wolf and Clayton Shiu explore how concussion can masquerade as digestive issues, tinnitus, anxiety, or vestibular dysfunction.

Topics Covered

  • Concussion masquerading as digestive issues, tinnitus & anxiety
  • Neck, eyes, inner ear & autonomic nervous system connections
  • Acupuncture restoring orientation, balance & sensory accuracy
  • Ancient medicine meets modern neuroplasticity
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The Neurostimulation PodcastEpisode 44with Dr. Michael PassmoreApril 2026

Beyond Rest: Rethinking Concussion Recovery

Dr. Wolf shares her personal journey from sustaining multiple concussions to becoming a leading expert in recovery. She challenges the outdated 'rest in a dark room' advice and explains why persistent post-concussion syndrome requires an individualized, integrative approach combining neuroscience, functional neurology, and holistic therapies.

Topics Covered

  • Why prolonged rest can cause maladaptive neuroplasticity
  • Dysautonomia & the autonomic nervous system
  • Functional neurology vs. traditional assessments
  • Acupuncture & cerebral blood flow
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Hacked to Health PodcastEpisode 72February 2026

Why Your Second Concussion Hits Harder

Many people walk off their first concussion assuming they're fully recovered — until a second injury collapses their compensations. Dr. Wolf explains why earlier concussions can be 'walked off' until the system breaks down, and what a comprehensive evaluation actually looks like.

Topics Covered

  • Why later concussions feel worse
  • Vision, vestibular & neck mechanics
  • Post-traumatic headaches vs. migraines
  • Sleep & the brain's waste-clearance system
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Better Health BookshelfEpisode 56November 2025

Brain Injury Recovery: Natural Ways to Heal Concussions & Brain Injuries

What if the key to brain injury recovery isn't another prescription — but learning how to detoxify your brain and body naturally? Dr. Wolf reveals what most doctors miss about post-concussion syndrome and how natural approaches can help the brain heal itself.

Topics Covered

  • Detoxifying the brain to reduce inflammation
  • Why conventional medicine misses root causes
  • Natural steps for lasting recovery
  • Practical tools for brain fog & fatigue
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The Flex Diet PodcastEpisode 351with Dr. Mike T. NelsonOctober 2025

Brain Rehab that Works: Tools for Concussions & Migraines

Dr. Wolf joins the Flex Diet Podcast to dig into how functional neurology and Chinese medicine come together to help people dealing with concussions, migraines, and chronic pain — and why traditional approaches often fall short.

Topics Covered

  • Functional neurology & Chinese medicine integration
  • Vestibular work & eye movement assessments
  • Why traditional approaches fall short
  • The Concussion Breakthrough book
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The Dr. Bob Rakowski PodcastSeptember 2025

Missing Pieces in Recovery and Brain Healing

A deep dive into the often-missed pieces of real concussion care — the hidden symptoms, why 'mild' TBI can lead to anything but mild outcomes, and how functional neurology and traditional Chinese medicine work together to move the needle on healing.

Topics Covered

  • Hidden symptoms overlooked by clinicians
  • Why 'mild' TBI terminology affects recovery
  • Functional neurology & advanced clinical testing
  • TCM & acupuncture for brain function
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Brain Wellness: The PodcastEpisode 144with Mandi Dickey, NPJuly 2025

Acupuncture & Functional Neurology for TBI

Dr. Ayla Wolf joins Mandi Dickey, Nurse Practitioner, to discuss her integrative approach to treating complex neurological conditions like post-concussion syndrome, TBI, dizziness, migraines, and dysautonomia — combining applied clinical neuroscience with holistic therapies.

Topics Covered

  • Integrative approach to post-concussion syndrome
  • Treating dizziness, migraines & dysautonomia
  • Acupuncture for neurological rehabilitation
  • 20+ years of clinical experience
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Invite Dr. Wolf to Your Podcast

Dr. Ayla Wolf is available for podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and media appearances on topics including concussion recovery, functional neurology, integrative brain health, and women's hormonal health after TBI.