A Global Signal in a Specialized Field
In 2025, one conversation cut through the noise of the wellness media landscape. Trish Turo, a brain health researcher and coach, was featured in what became the top-performing episode of the year on Let’s Talk Brain Health—a show ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally and streamed in more than 27 countries.
The recognition, formally announced in January 2026, marked a notable milestone—not just for Turo, but for the growing legitimacy of evidence-based brain health coaching.
Why This Episode Rose Above the Rest
The episode’s success was driven less by novelty and more by substance. Rather than positioning brain health as a quick fix or trend, Turo focused on responsibility—how individuals can actively protect and strengthen cognitive health across the lifespan using research-backed strategies.
That perspective reflects a core principle guiding her work:
Take care of your brain, it’s the only one you’ve got—and you’re the only one we’ve got.
The message resonated with listeners navigating aging, chronic stress, and performance demands, helping explain the episode’s unusually broad international reach.
Authority Earned Over Time
Turo’s influence is grounded in experience, not virality. Over 15 years, she has worked with thousands of clients, conducted brain health research with nearly 200 participants, and co-created Brain Health Together, a research initiative with a scientific journal publication currently pending.
Her background includes a master’s degree in health psychology, National Board Certification in Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC), and advanced yoga teacher training. In 2024, she authored A Kids Book About Healthy Habits, extending her work into early-life education and reinforcing her belief that brain health is a lifelong investment.
The episode was hosted by Dr. Krystal Culler, founder of Let’s Talk Brain Health, a platform widely respected among clinicians and researchers worldwide.
From Research to Community Impact
In addition to research and media work, Turo serves as Director of Wellness at Kenosis Center, a community-based private therapy practice founded by Christine Turo-Shields.
With nearly 20 therapists and coaches on staff, the center is consistently recognized for excellence in client care, earning customer service awards and a “complaint-free” designation in its county.
Why This Moment Matters
The global response to this episode reflects a broader shift in wellness media: audiences are increasingly seeking rigor, credentials, and practical application over trends. As brain health becomes central to conversations around longevity, performance, and preventive care, voices grounded in evidence are gaining traction.
Listeners can find the episode on all major podcast platforms, and more information about Turo’s research, coaching, and educational work can be found through the Kenosis Center.
Learn More:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-turo-health
Kenosis Center profile: https://kenosiscenter.com/our-team/trish-turo/
Instagram: @coach_trish
Podcast: Let’s Talk Brain Health!
