From Overwhelm to Optimal: How to Access Your Peak Performance

(by Galenoia Brain Wellness – Pam Fowler)

I have been thinking a lot about peak performance lately and what it means to me, now, in this season of my life.

When I was a teenager, peak performance revolved around my field hockey training—pushing myself to be faster, stronger, and more agile so I could perform my best during every game.

As life evolved and I went to nursing school, peak performance meant something entirely different. It was about late-night studying, early-morning clinicals, exams, and staying focused and compassionate under pressure.

When I became a mom, peak performance shifted again. It became the great balancing act—juggling work, home, and motherhood. My plate was overflowing, and I was constantly striving to do it all—manage the household, stay calm with the kids, care for my patients, and somehow find time for myself. My definition of peak performance kept changing with every season of life.

Now, at 60, I find myself redefining it yet again. What does peak performance mean now—and how can I get there?

Honestly, this question would never have crossed my mind without IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback (MCN). My journey with IASIS MCN began when I sought treatment for panic attacks (you can read that full story in my blog, “My Personal Journey with IASIS MCN”). What surprised me most wasn’t just the relief from anxiety—it was the aftereffects.

I began to feel better. Truly better—mentally, emotionally, and physically. My thoughts became calmer and clearer. I started sleeping better than I had in decades. I wanted to move again—to get out of the house, walk, stretch, live. That spark of motivation I hadn’t felt in years came roaring back.

And that’s when it hit me:
Peak performance isn’t about age, intensity, or competition. It’s about alignment and it is attainable at ALL stages of life.

It’s about your mind, body, and nervous system working together—not against each other.

When your brain is constantly in survival mode—stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, or fatigue—your nervous system is operating on overload. IASIS MCN gently helps reset those patterns. It’s not about “doing more,” it’s about allowing the brain to function the way it was designed to.

This reset improves connectivity between the brain, heart, and gut—the three key systems that regulate mood, energy, and focus. Once that communication is restored, clarity returns. Calm returns. And from that calm foundation, high performance naturally follows.

Alongside MCN, I also provide Neuroscience Coaching—practical, brain-based strategies students can use daily. From study hacks that strengthen memory to mindfulness techniques that calm the nervous system before a big exam, coaching empowers students to carry their calm into the classroom.

Today, peak performance for me doesn’t mean pushing harder—it means living lighter.
It’s being calm enough to think clearly.
Energized enough to stay curious.
And balanced enough to show up fully for my life, my family, and my purpose.

IASIS MCN helped me rediscover that version of myself—the one who feels strong, steady, and deeply alive.

And that’s what I want for every client who walks through my door.

Because with calm comes clarity —
and with clarity, anything is possible.