
Welcome back to The Write Brain podcast. This week we're joined by musician, author, and creative visionary Mod Sun for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. From growing up on a farm in Minnesota to becoming a...


The Write Brain is a podcast that explores the intersection of mental health and the music industry. Hosted by singer/songwriter Ellis Melillo and functional neurologist Dr. Robert Melillo, each episode features intimate conversations with musical artists about their mental health journeys. With insights from Dr. Melillo on brain health and Ellis' personal experiences, the show uncovers the challenges musicians face in balancing creativity, performance, and well-being. Tune in for powerful stories of resilience, healing, and creative expression.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Write Brain is a podcast that explores the intersection of mental health and the music industry. Hosted by singer/songwriter Ellis Melillo and functional neurologist Dr. Robert Melillo, each episode features intimate conversations with musical artists about their mental health journeys. With insights from Dr.
The Write Brain is hosted by Ellis Melillo.
Recent episodes include "Mod Sun: Why Believing in Yourself Changes Everything" (2 July 2026, 83 minutes), "Red Light Therapy Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All" (25 June 2026, 47 minutes), and "Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained" (23 April 2026, 44 minutes).
The Write Brain publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes.
Booking probability for The Write Brain is 10%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Write Brain requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher.
The strongest fits for The Write Brain are Health & Wellness Services and Artists, Writers & Performers. The Write Brain has a health audience.
Ellis Melillo hosts The Write Brain, a health podcast.
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Welcome back to The Write Brain podcast. This week we're joined by musician, author, and creative visionary Mod Sun for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. From growing up on a farm in Minnesota to becoming a...

Episode #69
In this episode, we’re talking about red light therapy, lasers, brain stimulation, autism research, and why it matters so much to understand how these tools are actually being used. Dr. Robert Melillo discusses research...

Episode #66
In this episode, we’re talking about pathological demand avoidance and task avoidance — what they look like, why they get confused, and what may actually be happening in the brain. A lot of people use these terms...

In this episode, we’re talking about something so many people struggle with but don’t fully understand: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). If you’ve ever: Taken criticism really hard Felt like one comment ruined...

This week we have our friend Sydnee Washington on the pod, and this episode is everything we hoped it would be: hilarious, honest, chaotic, vulnerable, and completely unforgettable. Sydnee is currently on tour with her...

Welcome back to The Write Brain podcast. With Autism Awareness Month approaching in April — and World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd — we wanted to create an episode that gives a clear, big-picture understanding of...

In this episode, we sit down with country artist Sadie Bass to talk about her new single “F You, I’m ADHD” — and the deeper reality behind what ADHD actually feels like. This conversation goes way beyond the label. We...

In this episode we talk about a growing concern researchers are starting to notice around the world: For the first time in recorded history, a generation may be declining on certain cognitive measures compared to their...

In this episode of The Write Brain Podcast, we dive into one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in autism: What if non-speaking autistic individuals understand everything? Dr. Robert Melillo shares 35...

This episode starts with a birthday month conversation… and somehow ends with chromosome 7, universal consciousness, autism, astral projection, and mushroom chocolate. We’re diving into something that sounds “woo” — but...

Abby Anderson joins The Write Brain podcast for a raw, honest conversation about creativity, anxiety, control, and what it really means to be gifted. In this episode, Abby opens up about: Growing up feeling “too...

Episode #57
Memory isn’t what most people think it is. In this episode of The Write Brain podcast, Ellis and her dad dive into how memory actually works — and why so many creative, right-brained people feel like they “don’t...

In this episode of The Write Brain podcast , we sit down with Stephen Astephen , founder of The Familie , a sports and music management agency, to talk about right brain entrepreneurship , dyslexia, insecurity, and...

In this first episode of the year, we’re talking about manifestation, identity, and the right brain way of creating a life. We dive into why so many creatives, entrepreneurs, and big-picture thinkers struggled in...

This week on The Write Brain, we sit down with for a real, unfiltered conversation about creativity, childhood, and what it means to be honest in your work. We talk about growing up, school, family dynamics, and the...

In this episode of The Write Brain podcast, we sit down with Dallas Alexander — world-record-holding sniper, country music artist, and devoted father. Dallas opens up about his military career, losing his brother to...

This might be one of the most vulnerable episodes we’ve ever done. Today on The Write Brain podcast, we sit down with actor Johnathon Schaech to talk about dyslexia, shame, Hollywood, sexual abuse, addiction, and what...

We finally did it — after 50 episodes, we’re revealing The Right Brain Box . This is the kit we’ve spent years talking about, experimenting with, and using in real life… and now we’re putting it into one place so anyone...

What is consciousness, really — and how does your brain build your reality? In this episode of The Write Brain podcast, Ellis and Dr. Robert Melillo dive into the trippy but practical side of consciousness: how your...

Episode #49
Can sound actually balance your brain? In this episode, Ellis and Dr. Robert Melillo break down the science of sound: high vs. low frequencies, why one ear can stimulate the opposite hemisphere, bone-conduction hacks...
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