Talk Nerdy To Me

Today on Talk Nerdy To Me, we're diving into what it really takes to create lasting love in long-term relationships with Bret and Christine Eartheart — founders of the Center for Thriving Relationships

Today we're talking nerdy about how the experience of love changes your brain. This solo episode with Alex Nashton will explore the neuroscience of love, how the experience of love changes your brain chemically and structurally, how different types of love impact the brain differently, and the impact on your brain and nervous system when love is lost. This episode will focus primarily on romantic love, but will also look at the love parents have for children, owners have for pets, love between friends, and love for nature & activities. Today's episode is inspired by the Thriving Relationships Coach Certification program that Alex is currently a student in. In this six month long program, Alex is learning how to coach and counsel couples through power struggles and conflict and support them in moving towards happier, healthier, long-term relationships. Click here to learn more about the Thriving Relationships Coach Certification - the next cohort begins on April 28th, 2025!Listen to the episode of Talk Nerdy To Me on communication with Christine Eartheart, one of the co-founders of the Center for Thriving Relationships. Schedule a complimentary 1:1 60 minute Zoom call with Alex to learn more about whether the Thriving Relationships Coach Certification is the next best step in creating better personal relationships or developing a new skill set as a counselor or coach.Listen to Alex & Christine talk about The Neuroscience of Love & Attraction on Talk Nerdy To MeBefore we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In today's episode the tables are turning and I am actually being interviewed by Bindi Stables of the Vibrant You podcast. In this episode, I'll define what high functioning anxiety is and what some of the key signs are that you may be experiencing it, the psychology and evolutionary biology behind perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and codependency, and how to biohack your brain for greater safety, security, and peace in your relationships. This episode was recorded for Vibrant You last year and received so much amazing feedback that Bindi gave me permission to bootleg it to share with all of you.Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy about how to set and achieve goals with a regulated nervous system. This solo episode with Alex Nashton will explore what happens to our brains and nervous systems when we set a goal for ourselves, why we burnout in pursuit of goals, and how to set, pursue, and achieve your goals and resolutions in a sustainable way with a regulated nervous system as your foundation. DM Alex on Instagram at @alex_nashton and let her know what your goals and resolutions are for 2025. This information will also help Alex create the most relevant possible episodes for you this year. You can also keep an eye on Instagram for the UPDATED live date for Alex's New Year's Neuroscience of Manifestation MasterclassClaim one of the last spots for 1:1 Breathwork & Meditation Teacher Training with Alex by clicking here!Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In this quick nerd alert, Alex will be sharing what's been happening behind the scenes of Talk Nerdy To Me over the last six months, new episodes coming soon, and some opportunities to dive into the neuroscience of changing your brain (& life) LIVE in 2025.If there's a specific topic or guest you really want to learn from in 2025, DM Alex on Instagram at @alex_nashton before January 1, 2025 or comment directly on this episode via Spotify. New Year's Neuroscience of Manifestation Masterclass with Alex Nashton is happening online Friday January 10th 7-9:30pm PST: Click here to save your spot for $33 Breathwork & Meditation Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 23rd. Click here to learn more and save your spot!Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In this quick nerd alert, Alex will be a sharing a behind the scenes look at Talk Nerdy To Me and some major changes to the podcast. In this episode Alex will cover why these changes are happening and her decision to live in greater alignment with her values.Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:The Top 5 Episodes of Talk Nerdy To Me are: Neuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your Brain with Alex NashtonListen to Episode 1 on Spotify or Apple PodcastsThe Neuroscience of Habit Change with Dr. Alex KorbListen to Episode 2 on Spotify or Apple PodcastsLeading with Vulnerability: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Mental Health StigmaListen to Episode 3 on Spotify or Apple PodcastsAnatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyListen to Episode 7 on Spotify or Apple PodcastsThe Science of Secure Attachment: How to Cultivate Healthier Relationships with Ashley WellerListen to Episode 6 on Spotify or Apple PodcastsThere are still two rooms left at the Women's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM! LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Emile Steenveld about emotional intelligence. In this conversation we're diving into what emotions are, how fostering a greater level of emotional intelligence can improve almost every relationship in your life, how seeking discomfort and leaning into triggers can be one of the biggest catalysts for growth and transformation, and the necessity of integration after major perspective and mindset shifts.Emile Steenveld is a Human Behaviour expert and transformative guide who has assisted countless individuals in their journey toward self-fulfillment and self-actualization. He leads his clients through deep internal shifts, addressing and mending long-held limiting beliefs and dismantling internal barriers that prevent them from realizing their full potential and success.Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Learn more & connect with Emile on Instagram Join Emile's Seeking Discomfort Retreat April 29th- May 3rd in Bali Women's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Listen to Episode 31: Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy Constable on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM! LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Jan-Willem van der Heiden about how to navigate the duality of fear and love as motivators in most of our choices and decisions. In this conversation we're diving into how the ego constructs fear in an effort to keep us safe, why that fear isn't necessarily a bad thing, but can get in the way of living more authentic lives, how to begin creating safety in order self-regulate and co-regulate,and one of the most easy to understand and simple explanations of trauma and how to move through it that I've ever heard. Jan-Willem van der Heiden is currently living in Bali after getting stuck there during the pandemic. Seeing the situation as an opportunity he dove deep into working on his own limiting beliefs, shadows and vices. Now he uses all the tools he learned in combination with years of martial arts to guide people into finding their own power: the power to fulfill their deepest desires. Not only is Jan an incredible coach, but he is also currently my coach and the person that has been deeply supporting me in moving through one of the most painful places of uncertainty in my own life. This conversation gets extremely personal and vulnerable on my part and Jans. Sensitive listeners should be advised that this conversation will touch on topics like physical and sexual abuse. Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Learn more & connect with Jan on InstagramWarrior Camp for Men with Jan Women's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Listen to Episode 31: Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy Constable on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Adam Mahmoud about meditation, mindfulness, and the intersection of eastern philosophies with western neuroscience. In this conversation we're diving into Adams incredible personal journey in the realms of meditation, yoga, and firework, why most people encounter so much resistance to these types of practices despite how much we know it's good for us, how to break through your resistance and begin to cultivate discipline, and how mindfulness practices can begin to change your mind and your life. Adam is a highly skilled, world-renowned Meditation Educator, Holistic Yoga teacher and Life Coach. With 16+ years of professional experience as a teacher, educator and facilitator around the world, his audience & students reach far & wide across the globe, both online and in-person. In the digital space, he's featured on the highly popular Breethe meditation app where his teachings reach millions of people, has appeared on national television (the hit TV show Britain's Got Talent) and has written articles that have become widely recognized on health, wellbeing, and meditation. His in-person presence had him leading North America's largest Yoga & Meditation event for 2 years running, the Lole White Tour, with 8000 participants in attendance, Yoga Teacher Trainings and Meditation Teacher Trainings, not to mention regular seminars, workshops, coaching and classes.Adam also enjoyed 8 years as a performance artist and event planner. He traveled the world with his own production team and was based in Ibiza Spain seasonally, performing in front of tens of thousands of people, celebrities, members of the Royal Family, and corporate events. He has collaborated with Warner Bros Studio & Cirque Du Soleil. Throughout this constant pressure and highly intense performance work, Adam gained valuable insights into accessing peak states for performance, rehabilitation recovery techniques for burnout, stress, and external pressures. He is also a Qi Gong Teacher, Certified Basketball Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Rescue Scuba Diver, and Holistic Movement Teacher.Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:The best place to connect with Adam is on Instagram which you can do by clicking here Adam's WebsiteWomen's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson about the neuroscience and psychology of eating, food addiction, and weight. In this conversation we're diving into what is happening in our brain's when we eat, what is happening when we have complicated or addictive relationships with food, the risks of relying on willpower alone to change habits and patterns, what to do instead, what formulates our body image, and some first steps you can take start changing your relationship with yours. I have to say this conversation was one of the most surprising ones I've had on the podcast so far both in terms of how freaking fascinating the science is that Dr. Susan shared her incredible personal story, and the emotional and spiritual depth.Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and an expert in the psychology of eating. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions, a company dedicated to helping 1 million people have their “Bright Transformations”—the full physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual change that accompanies healthy, permanent weight loss—by 2030.Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Episode Resources:Food Addiction QuizFollow Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson on InstagramLearn more about Bright Line Eating Learn more about Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson here Read Dr. Susan's books hereApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM!LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy with Alex's favorite neuroscientist of all time, the author of her favorite neuroscience books, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. In this episode, Dr. Jill and Alex will talk nerdy about some of the major distinctions between the right and left brain hemispheres, how learning how to selectively access either hemisphere can make a major impact on the way you move through your day or your life, how the human brain is designed in such a way that we are at our core feeling beings who think NOT thinking beings who feel, the miracle and magic of our own cellular biology, and how neuroscience can answer some of the bigger questions we have about life such as what we as human beings are here to do. If you've never heard of Dr. Jill, you are in for such a treat. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist who is now affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine. In 1996 she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight, documenting her experience with stroke and eight-year recovery spent 63 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list. Her most recent 2021 book is WHOLE BRAIN LIVING: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life. Dr. Taylor loves educating everyone about the beauty and resiliency of our human brain, and how we can live a more peaceful and satisfying life. In 2008 she gave the first TED talk that ever went viral on the Internet, which now has well over 29 million views. Also in 2008, Dr. Taylor was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's “100 Most Influential People in the World” and was the premiere guest on Oprah Winfrey's “Soul Series” web-cast. Episode Resources:Learn more about Dr. Jill at drjilltaylor.comClick here to watch Dr. Jill's viral TedTalk Get My Stroke of Insight here Get Whole Brain Living here Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM!LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy about the biology and physiology of pleasure. This solo episode with Alex Nashton will explore why your brain needs pleasure to rewire itself, including the neurotransmitters involved, how pleasure increases neuroplasticity through this magical little molecule called nitric oxide, the physiology of pleasure and it impacts your physical, mental, and emotional health, and what the fuck is happening in your brain when you have an orgasm. In this episode we'll also cover other ways you can increase pleasure beyond the bedroom. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Women's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

On this Valentines Day, we're diving into a very special episode with Megan Lambert & James Mattingley. In this conversation, Megan & James will teach us about the role of polarity in creating attraction and desire, what leads couples to put intimacy on the back burner, how to rekindle the spark in long term relationships, the importance of getting out of your head and into your body AKA how to be existence as more than just a brain on a stick, and how to celebrate love and pleasure this Valentines Day. Megan Lambert and James Mattingley are both coaches, speakers, teachers, and facilitators. Megan primarily focuses on helping women reclaim their desires and embrace their sexuality; while James helps people discover their genius and create a path to their unique purpose. Together, they love to support couples. They're intimacy geeks, constantly learning and exploring how to have a deeper, more passionate love affair for themselves - and then supporting other couples to create their own dream relationship. They believe that the passion doesn't have to fade. That couples can grow over time and become their best selves, together. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Women's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Get James' free e-book: Polarity: A Definition for LoversGet Megans book here Join the waitlist for Megan & James' next couples retreat Join James & (Alex's current coach) Jan-Willem van der Heiden for Warrior Camp in MayFollow Megan on Instagram here Follow James here Other TNTM episodes referenced: Listen to Episode 31: Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy Constable on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In today's episode, we're diving into feminine embodiment with Kelley Bode. This conversation will cover topics such as the societal and cultural messages women receive about what it means to be feminine, the relationship between feminism and femininity, how women (and anyone really) can lean into their femininity while still being a feminist, and how feminine embodiment can help women create the relationships they truly desire. Kelley Bode is a relationship & dating coach who helps women have loving relationships with their king. She helps women who are single learn how to date and call in love & women who are in relationships create a thriving dynamic and deeper intimacy in their partnership. The foundation of her coaching centers around 3 pillars: healing from the past, embodying feminine energy, & learning how to love men & the masculine in order to create the polarized, connected, fulfilling relationships that women want.Through her platforms & programs, she has coached & taught tens of thousands of women how to create more love, authenticity, and connection in their love lives.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Women's Retreat to Puglia, Italy with Alex & Chrissy Constable June 1-8th Join Kelley on Instagram here Click here to learn more about Kelley's membership WomanhoodJoin the next round of Frequency of Love with Kelley Bode and her partner Matt CamaOther TNTM episodes referenced: Listen to Episode 31: Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy Constable on Spotify or Apple PodcastsApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Ryan Miller about the complexity of modern day masculinity. In this episode we're diving into the societal and cultural messages men receive about what masculinity is, how many of these messages are unsupportive, restrictive, and negatively impact men's mental health, and how men can begin to redefine their experience of masculinity with themselves and their partners to create a space for greater safety and freedom of expression within their romantic and platonic relationships.A little trigger warning before we begin that this conversation includes some touchy topics like sex, masturbation, and polarity. Sensitive listeners should be advised and open minds are always encouraged. Ryan Miller is the Host of IGNITE U podcast where he bridges the worlds of play & performance. His education is in Somatics, Breathwork, Embodied Tantra, Animal Flow, and all things having to do with the body, and its full expression. Ryan supports men in getting in touch with their body, their expression, and their true power.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (YouTube Video) Listen to Ignite U with Ryan on Spotify or Apple Podcast Follow Ryan on Instagram Other TNTM episodes referenced: Episode 5: The Power of Pleasure: Healing Trauma Through Vagus Activation with Lauren HarknessEpisode 36: Money, Sex, & Shame: The Power of Having Uncomfortable Conversations with Victoria LutzhoftApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In this solo episode with Alex Nashton, we're talking nerdy about the neuropsychology of imposter syndrome including a break down what imposter syndrome actually is, what it's not, some of the defining characteristics of imposter syndrome, where it lives in the brain, and how to rewire yourself to be increasingly confident. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM -and let Alex know what kind of nerdy merch you want! LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Professor Russell Foster about the neuroscience of circadian rhythm. In this conversation we're diving into the relationship between light and your body clock, how your body transforms light information into electrochemical information, why melatonin is NOT the driver of sleep, the impact of circadian rhythm disruption on physical, mental, and emotional health, and some of Russell's evidence-based recommendations to reset your own body clock. Professor Russell Foster is the Head of Oxford's Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, the founder and Director of the Sleep and Circadian Research Institute. His research addresses how circadian rhythms and sleep are generated and regulated and what happens when these systems fail because of societal pressures, ageing and disease. A key finding has been his discovery and characterisation of an unrecognised light-detecting system within the eye that regulates circadian rhythms and sleep. Professor Foster has published over 300 scientific papers and has received multiple national and international awards, including most recently the “Daylight Prize”. He has co-written four popular science books and his fifth with Penguin entitled Life Time was published in May 2022 and is a best-seller in both hard-and paperback. He is currently working on a new book about the role of light on the biology of humans, other animals and plants. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Get Russell's book Life Time hereLearn more about the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute hereFor more interviews with Russell click on the following: Desert Island Discs Life Scientific In Our Time Start the Week Just One Thing Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Rory Callaghan about the necessity of connection in fostering a deeper level of self-care. In this conversation we're diving into the paradox between becoming sovereign in your self-care journey while simultaneously needing community and connection, how to navigate making decisions in a time of informational overwhelm, the importance of connection to nature in facilitating greater wellbeing, and what gets in the way of creating those deeper relationships with others and something bigger than yourself. Rory Callaghan is an author, speaker, health futurist, digital nomad, and Allied Health professional based in Bali, Indoneisa ‘The Island of the Gods.' He takes a “big picture” approach to good health and well-being and has a passion for helping people ignite their human potential and optimize this once-in-a-lifetime human experience.Quick little nerd alert that Yoga Nidra Teacher Training begins online January 17, 2024 and enrollment closes on January 10th! To learn more + save your spot, you can click this link. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Click here to learn more on Rory's platform selfcare.globalRead Rory's book here Join Rory on Instagram hereLearn more about coaching with Rory New Year's Neuroscience of Manifestation Masterclass with Alex Nashton is happening online Jan. 12th! Click here to save your spot for $22 Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot!Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Victoria Lutzhoft about money, sex, and why shame prevents us from having vulnerable, uncomfortable, and deeply healing conversations about them. In this episode we're diving into the value of healing and being witnessed in community, where shame exists in the brain, how it inhibits our behavior, what is required to create a safe space for outing yourself, and how to begin having conversations about sex and money that ultimately lead to experiencing greater freedom in both of those facets of life. Victoria Lutzhoft is a human being, mother, sister, wife, seeker, community builder, and coach. She set off on a personal discovery path in 2016 after dead-ending in jobs, stuck in a loop of overeating and drinking and never feeling fully satisfied with life. Victoria has traveled both internally and externally to find home. That has enabled her to move from disempowered, numbing and easily overwhelmed with life to more aligned, able to express herself fully and determined to follow her desire. Whether it's a coach training program, emotional intelligence school, breath work or reiki the basis of everything Vic does and teaches is about learning to feel her feelings and let her feminine lead. Married to a (great) Dane, Vic resides in Copenhagen, Denmark with her husband and daughter Emma. Quick little nerd alert! Yoga Nidra Teacher Training begins online January 17, 2024. Because 1:1 feedback from me and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot before doors close on January 10th, you can click this link.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:If you're curious to learn more about or from Vic, you can book a 30 Minute Connection Conversation here. Click here to join Vic over on InstagramLearn more on Vic's website hereNew Year's Neuroscience of Manifestation Masterclass with Alex Nashton is happening online Jan. 12th! Click here to save your spot for $22 Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot! Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In this episode I'm bringing back Dr. Alex Korb to talk nerdy about the neuroscience of goal setting and goal achieving. In this conversation, we're diving into what's happening in your brain when you set goals, what gets in the way of actually achieving them, how to follow through when the initial burst of motivating fades, and how you can leverage neuroscience to set realistic goals that actually stick and that you are more equipped to follow through on. Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist, coach, and bestselling author of The Upward Spiral. Dr. Korb has PhD in neuroscience and is an adjunct assistant professor at UCLA. He is also the founder of The Upward Spiral Method where he helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and professionals conquer unnecessary overthinking, stress, and self-doubt. Dr. Korb has a wealth of experience in yoga and mindfulness, physical fitness, and even stand up comedy- which I think you'll see is evident in this episode. Because you're listening to this podcast, you're among the first to know about my upcoming Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that begins online January 17, 2024. Because 1:1 feedback from me and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot, you can click this link. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other episodes referenced: Ep. 12 Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandYou can learn more about Dr. Alex Korb and The Upward Spiral Method hereClick here to get his Free guide: The Positive Neuroscience System to Stop OverthinkingGet The Upward Spiral book hereFollow Dr. Alex Korb on InstagramFollow Dr. Alex Korb on FacebookNew Year's Neuroscience of Manifestation Masterclass with Alex Nashton is happening online Jan. 12th! Click here to save your spot for $22 Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot! Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

It's the most wonderful time of the year... and also the most codependent. In today's episode, we're going to break down what codependency is, what codependency is not, some of the defining characteristics of codependent relationships and behavior, where codependency lives in the brain, and how to rewire yourself to be increasingly interdependent.Because you're listening to this podcast, you're among the first to know about my upcoming Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that begins online January 17, 2024. Because 1:1 feedback from me and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot, you can click this link. alexnashton.com/nidratraining. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other episodes referenced: Ep 7: Anatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyEp. 12 Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandYoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot! New Year Neuroscience of Manifestation Masterclass is happening online January 12, 2024! Click here to save your spot LIVE or catch the REPLAY for $22 Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Dan Carter again and this time we're diving into the neurophysiology of pain: physical, mental, and emotional. This episode is less of a conversation and more of a masterclass where Dan will teach you about the biopsychosocial factors that influence pain, how our nervous systems and stress perceive pain, the relationship between pain, stress, and trauma, and most importantly how to manage our levels of pain physically and psychologically. The last conversation that I had with Dan on Talk Nerdy To Me was about the ripple effects of childhood trauma and this one is a continuation of that in some regards. Because this episode will dive into trauma related concepts, sensitive listeners should be advised. Dan Carter has been coaching for 13 years while also running regular education workshops and programs for gyms, studios, personal trainers, and allied health professionals in the areas of strength, functional movement, mindset and nutrition. He has created and facilitated professional development workshops to gyms all over Australia, as well as learning and sharing with industry leaders across the globe. Dan is the founder and Head Coach of Revamp Integrated Health, specializing in combining traditional wisdom with a personalized, evidence-informed approach across the pillars of movement, insight, and nutrition to help you find the capacity to reconnect with and express your authentic self.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other episodes referenced: Ep 4. Exploring the Science & Spirituality of the Nervous System with Kristin LealEp. 12 Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandFollow Dan on InstagramJoin Dan on LinkedInClick here to learn more about Revamp's “Revitalize Blueprint”: a 16-week integrated health protocol in which he takes a multifactorial approach to help you understand the root cause of your discomfort and create a comprehensive plan to achieve health from every angle. In it, Dan looks at gastrointestinal health, blood analysis (compared with functional ranges for health), environment, lifestyle, myofascial function, nutrition, and hormonal health to understand exactly what might be producing your symptoms. Then he works to help you recalibrate your behaviors, approaches, rituals and perspectives to create the body and life you deserve.Get 15% off any protocol with the code NERDY at the link above.Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot!Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Dr. Peter Staats about all things Vagus Nerve. In this episode we're diving into what the vagus nerve is, why it's such a buzz word in the modern wellness community, the role that it plays in regulating physical, mental, and emotional health, how it mediates the mind-body connection, and the differences between stimulating the vagus nerve electrically vs. manually with things like breath work, repetitive movement, and cold water exposure. Dr. Staats completed his residency and fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also received his MBA. He is internationally recognized for his work developing a unified theory of pain, inventing, developing, and implementing minimally invasive procedures and therapeutics for chronic pain, COVID, as well as other medical disorders. In 2004 he co founded electroCore, a company devoted to health and wellness benefits of stimulating the vagus nerve. He is currently Founder and Chair of the Vagus Nerve Society.Dr. Staats has numerous patents, written or co-edited 14 books and over 500 articles, abstracts, monographs, and book chapters on pain medicine and neuromodulation. His work has been highlighted on Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, Newsweek, and CNN. Because you're listening to this podcast, you're among the first to know about Alex's upcoming Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that begins online January 17, 2024. Because 1:1 feedback from Alex and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot, you can click this linkBefore you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other TNTM episodes referenced: Ep. 12 Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandGet $15 off of a Truvaga Vagus Nerve Stimulator with Promo Code: TalkNerdyLearn more about the Vagus Nerve with the Vagus Nerve SocietyYoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot!Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Chrissy Constable about the gut-brain axis and microbiome. In this conversation we're talking about what the microbiome is, how it's created, grown, and destroyed, the relationship between microbiome and mental health, how the microbiome creates neurotransmitters, and a little dive into gastroenterology and the connection between the gut, HPA axis, vagus nerve, and immune system. Chrissy Constable is a yoga teacher, body reader, and gut fanatic. Chrissy has always been fascinated with the inner workings of the body and how diet, movement, and breath can improve your mental and physical health. Her goal is to find and teach emotional, mental, and physical alignment through yoga asana, diet, and guided self discovery, to improve the quality and increase longevity of life.Because you're listening to this podcast, you're among the first to know about Alex's upcoming Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that begins online January 17, 2024. Because 1:1 feedback from Alex and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot, you can click this link. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other TNTM episodes referenced: Ep. 7: Anatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyClick here to learn more + save your spot for Alex & Chrissy's womens retreat to Puglia, Italy June 1-8, 2024 Join Chrissy on Instagram hereYoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot! Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In this episode with Rebecca Regnier, we're diving into the neuroscience of gratitude, how your neurochemistry and physiology changes when you're in the active practice of it, how that sets your nervous system up for greater resilience, and the most potent ways you can begin to weave a gratitude practice into your own life. Rebecca Regnier is a global speaker & consultant, certified emotional intelligence & leadership facilitator, certified energy & mindfulness teacher and Founder of True Self Care. Her career didn't start here! For decades she led sales teams for major corporations, crushing goals and building tight-knit relationships. Rebecca was a total success, but didn't see herself as one. By committing to her growth she learned to shift out of stress and self-sabotage to create a healthy life. Using her journey as a guide, Rebecca inspires people to utilize self-care tools to measurably increase their wellness leading to happiness and greater productivity and improved professional & personal relationships!Because you're listening to this podcast, you're among the first to know about Alex's upcoming Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that begins online January 17, 2024. 1:1 feedback from Alex and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, because of that, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot, you can click this link.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other TNTM episodes referenced: Ep. 12 Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandEp. 19: The Neuroscience of Manifestation: Becoming your Future SelfFor corporate workshops, 1:1 mentoring, and public speaking with Rebecca, click here!For inspiration & other shenanigans, join Rebecca on Instagram here.Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot! Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy about the neuroscience of heartbreak. In this episode, we'll look at questions such as why you can't get over your ex, why you can't stop thinking about your ex, why heartbreak is so painful, where it lives in your brain, and how to heal your broken heart (through healing your broken brain). Because you're listening to this podcast, you're among the first to know about my upcoming Yoga Nidra Teacher Training that begins online January 17, 2024. Enrollment for this teacher training hasn't opened anywhere else: not on Instagram, not on my email list. Because 1:1 feedback from me and live attendance is such a critical component of this training, space is limited. To learn more + save your spot, visit alexnashton.com/nidratraining. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Other Talk Nerdy To Me episodes referenced: Ep 13. The Neuroscience of Love & AttractionEp. 12 Yoga Nidra: Healing the Subconscious & NSDR with Mona AnandEp. 4 The Science & Spirituality of the Nervous System with Kristin LealYoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot!Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereRewiring Relationships: The Neuroscience of Love, Attraction, Heartbreak, & Healing ($27 Masterclass)TALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Georgie Collinson about narcissism and how to recover from a relationship with someone who has highly narcissistic traits or Narcissistic Personality Disorder. In this conversation we're diving into what narcissism actually is and isn't given how much that word is thrown around online, how to become more adept at identifying narcissistic people in your life or in your past relationships, how NPD develops, the types of individuals who are particularly vulnerable to relationships with narcissists, and how to recover from relationships with them. Georgie Collinson is Australia's leading anxiety therapist, specializing in high-functioning anxiety. She's known for her entirely holistic mind-body-soul approach, drawing upon her experience and skills as an anxiety mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, naturopath and nutritionist. She's deeply committed to helping high-achieving, type-A perfectionists stop struggling with anxiety and crippling self doubt using The Anxiety Reset® Method, so they can create the resilience they need to thrive with confidence and awaken their inner calm.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Follow Georgie on InstagramGrab her book The Anxiety Reset Method hereListen to the Anxiety Reset Podcast on Spotify and Apple PodcastsApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

This conversation with Julia de'Caneva might just be the most uncomfortable and confronting episode of this podcast yet. In this conversation we're diving into fear of death and dying, why as a society we struggle so much with even having conversations about death, how to live more intentionally, and what facing your fear of death can teach you about how you want to experience being alive. I'm gonna shoot straight with all of you- this conversation is triggering, but something that I'm a firm believer in is that I don't just want to be having the same conversations in my personal life that reinforce the same patterns of thinking. I want to be surrounding myself with people who offer me very different perspectives and challenge me. One of my goals in creating this podcast is to help you stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone too. Julia is an ever-curious, highly sensitive, nonconformist, and lover of life. She is a UCLA Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, and holds additional certifications in yoga [nidra] and reiki. She is also a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coaching, and most recently a Going With Grace trained death doula. To put it simply, Julia is a life + death coach. Her work as a coach is rooted in understanding how bio individuality, unique strengths, and unhelpful habits of the body and mind influence our ability to navigate transitions and make changes.Julia is also a former student and client of mine and I am extremely honored and so grateful to now call her a dear friend. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Follow Julia on Instagram here End of Life Planning + Support for Young People/AYA CancerLearn more about Life + Death Coaching with JuliaApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Courtney Durr about all things self-worth. In this conversation we're diving into why women struggle in their relationships with themselves, the societal messages that lead us to distrust ourselves, and how to begin fostering a more emotionally nurturing relationship with yourself to grow your level of self-worth. Courtney Durr is a self-worth coach who helps women cultivate a loving relationship with themselves and build a life that feels genuinely fulfilling to them. Over 10 years ago, Courtney started her career in personal training. Working with predominantly women, she got an intimate view into the everyday struggles many of her clients were silently facing. Whilst they portrayed a confident and happy demeanor, on the inside she saw just how critical they were to themselves. Courtney's passion for self-development and creating safe spaces for women to come together, grew rapidly- and so she created Worthwild. Worthwild is a business and a community that has helped hundreds of women begin the journey of self-discovery and not feel so alone in this messy, uncertain thing we call life.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Listen to Worthwild Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast Follow Courts on Instagram by clicking hereEp 3: Leading with Vulnerability: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Mental Health Stigma with China McCarneyEp 6: The Science of Secure Attachment: How to Cultivate Healthier Relationships with Ashley WellerApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy about the neuroscience of lying and telling the truth. In this solo episode, Alex is diving into why lying evolved from an evolutionary perspective, what is happening in your brain when you lie to yourself or others versus telling the truth, the psychological value of self-deception, and how to get better at detecting when others are lying to you. Alex is also going to share more about the vow of honesty she took 7 years ago and how it dramatically changed her relationship with others and herself.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Make sure you check out the other episodes of Talk Nerdy To Me referenced in this episode such as: Ep 1: Neuroplasticity: How to Rewire Your BrainEp 20: The Science of Confidence: Rewiring Your Brain For SuccessApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Nicole Shallow about all things sleep including what an ideal night of sleep looks like, how to know when we've truly gotten enough sleep, what to do when our quality of sleep sucks, and what's happening in our brain and nervous system when we're getting a good night of sleep versus a challenging one. Nicole Shallow is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Sleep Specialist. She is extremely passionate about this topic and has become an authority figure in the sleep education space. She has partnered with many large brands to speak about the importance of sleep, spoken on 10+ podcasts outside of the world of behavior analysis and is the CEO and founder of her own company Your Behaviour Gal Consulting Inc! Nicole supports clients directly one to one, with a specialized focus in supporting neurodivergent children and their caregiversBefore you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Follow Nicole on Instagram hereLearn more from Nicole's Blog & WebsiteLearn more about Nicole's Sleep Competency Training for Behavior Analysts that begins October 28th Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Dan Carter about the impact of trauma on your physical, mental, and emotional health. In this conversation, we'll dive into the difference between “big T” trauma and “little t” trauma, how the experience of childhood trauma shapes our beliefs and behaviors as adults, and what it takes to cultivate nervous system resilience in order to heal and move forward. Dan Carter has been coaching for 13 years while also running regular education workshops and programs for gyms, studios, personal trainers, and allied health professionals in the areas of strength, functional movement, mindset and nutrition. He has created and facilitated professional development workshops to gyms all over Australia, as well as learning and sharing with industry leaders across the globe. Dan is the founder and Head Coach of Revamp Integrated Health, specializing in combining traditional wisdom with a personalized, evidence-informed approach across the pillars of movement, insight, and nutrition to help you find the capacity to reconnect with and express your authentic self.Sensitive listeners should be advised that this episode will cover trauma and trauma-related concepts. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Follow Dan on InstagramJoin Dan on LinkedInFree 5 Minute Mid-Brain Prime MeditationClick here to learn more about Revamp's “Revitalize Blueprint”: a 16-week integrated health protocol in which he takes a multifactorial approach to help you understand the root cause of your discomfort and create a comprehensive plan to achieve health from every angle. In it, Dan looks at gastrointestinal health, blood analysis (compared with functional ranges for health), environment, lifestyle, myofascial function, nutrition, and hormonal health to understand exactly what might be producing your symptoms. Then he works to help you recalibrate your behaviors, approaches, rituals and perspectives to create the body and life you deserve.Get 15% off any protocol with the code NERDY at the link above.Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In today's conversation with Dr. Alan Castel, we're talking about how the brain, thinking, and cognition change as we age. In this episode, Dr. Castel will discuss some of the “normal” age-related declines we can expect as we get older, at what point can we begin to discern if our decline is atypical or problematic, some of the research-proven ways we can preserve and protect the health of our brain's memory and attentional capabilities as we age, and what goes into creating a meaningful and fulfilling life according to older populations. Alan Castel is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He studies learning, memory, and aging, and is interested in how people can selectively remember important information. He lectures internationally to people of all ages, has received several teaching awards and was a Fulbright Scholar in Israel. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine. His recent book is entitled Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging. Dr. Castel was also one of my professors when I was a student at UCLA and I'm thrilled that he's come on to share his expertise with all of you. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Get Dr. Castels Book Better with Age: The Pyschology of Successful AgingCheck out Dr. Castel's TedTalk: How We Learn As We Age Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy and talking dirty about pleasure, desire, and sexuality with Courtney Boyer. In this conversation, Courtney and I dive into why people and especially women experience low or no sexual desire, how desire changes over the course of our lives and relationships, the brain systems associated with creating pleasure, how to rekindle desire when it feels like its been lost, and the biological and psychological reasons why you should be creating more space for pleasure in your life. Courtney Boyer is a relationship and sexuality expert and author of Not Tonight, Honey: Why women actually don't want sex and what we can do about it. She has been featured in publications including Parent's, Cosmopolitan, The Independent, and The Mirror. Courtney holds a Masters in Education in Human Sexuality and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, and is also a certified life coach. She is trained in evidence-based methods including NLP, EMDR, IFS, and trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:HUGE thank you to Ashley Weller of What's Your Position Podcast for connecting Alex and Courtney! Connect with Courtney on InstagramConnect with Courtney on LinkedInGet Courtney's book here! Keep an eye out for Courtney's Sexual Empowerment Weekends for Women and CouplesMake sure you check out the other episodes of Talk Nerdy To Me referenced in this episode such as: Episode 15 Optimizing Hormonal Health for Cognition with Bindi StablesApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

This solo episode with Alex is a masterclass on rewiring yourself for greater confidence. In this conversation we'll dive into the psychological purpose of confidence, where positive self-confidence lives in the brain, and how to strengthen it. This episode functions more like a live workshop, so make sure you've got a notebook and pen handy and let's get ready to talk nerdy. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Make sure you check out the other episodes of Talk Nerdy To Me referenced in this episode such as: Episode 2 with Dr. Alex Korb on The Neuroscience of Habit ChangeEpisode 7 with Alex Nashton on The Anatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyDM @alex_nashton over on IG for some virtual confidence support within one week of this episode's release dateApply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today's episode is all about the neuroscience of manifestation. In this solo broadcast with Alex we'll explore how your thoughts and beliefs shape your current reality, why your brain and body get stuck there, and how to hijack your nervous system to propel yourself into a future beyond your wildest dreams. In this conversation we'll dive into neuroplasticity, the neurochemistry of emotions, and quantum physics. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Keep an eye on Love Yoga's website for information about annual retreats hosted by Alex Nashton and Chrissy Constable as well as Alex's New Year Neuroscience of Manifestation MasterclassLearn more about research at the Heart Math Institute DM @alex_nashton over on Instagram for some virtual manifestation support within one week of this episode's release date Apply for a 1:1 Coaching Conversation with Alex hereTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy about how to improve your communication skills with Christine Eartheart. In this conversation, we're diving into what some of the most common communication breakdowns are, where dysfunctional communication patterns come from, and how to communicate more effectively in ways that will help you feel deeply heard and understood. In this episode, Christine gives some really practical, research-based action steps that you can take to enhance your communication with anyone in your life, whether that's a partner, family member, friend, or coworker. Christine Eartheart is Co-Founder of the Center for Thriving Relationships, alongside her husband Bret, where she helps couples create the kind of love they've always wanted. Christine and Bret offer couples retreats, online courses, and private sessions and train and certify others in their Thriving Relationship Coach Certification program. Christine is host of the podcast Thriving Relationships Show, a TEDx speaker, and has been featured in Psychology Today, Happify, Thrive Global, NBC, ABC, and CBS. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Learn more about The Center For Thriving Relationships hereListen to the Thriving Relationships Show wherever podcasts are available! TALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy about the therapeutic value of psychedelics and psilocybin in healing your brain and your heart. In this conversation with Alex Waters, we're diving into some of the neuroscience behind how psychedelics and more specifically psilocybin change your brain by temporarily shutting down the Default Mode Network, the part of our brain that's responsible for every day consciousness and ego, allowing for deep healing and neuroplasticity. We also talk about the scientific literature that highlights the effectiveness of trust and surrender in the efficacy of psychedelic healing modalities, the combination of psychedelics and music to amplify a ceremonial experience, and the internal barriers to entry that stop individuals from exploring plant medicine such as fear, resistance, the illusion of control. One of the things that makes this episode super unique is that Alex actually coaches me through some of the fear and perfectionism that has held me back from exploring psychedelics further. Alex Waters is an international speaker & highly trusted certified trauma informed Master Coach. He has extensive experience & training in the fields of ancient plant medicine, somatic therapy, NLP, simple and complex trauma, Inner Child work, intimacy work, tantra and masculine & feminine embodiment work. Before you dive into this episode, I want to give a little disclaimer that I am not a doctor and none of what is shared in this podcast episode or any episode of Talk Nerdy To Me is medical advice. Episode Resources:Follow Alex Waters on InstagramJoin the waitlist for Alex's next Infinite Potential RetreatTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy about emotions and emotional processing with Janira Martinez. In this conversation, we'll cover the difference between a cognitive or analytical top-down approach to emotional processing as opposed to an approach that's more bottom-up or somatic. We'll also talk about why you might be suppressing or repressing emotion, the impact that has on your mental and physical health, the danger of not feeling your feelings, and how to actually process your emotions so that you don't get stuck in them. Janira Martinez is a Desire & Soul Coach on a mission to empower women by embracing emotions and vulnerability. Through her unique blend of somatic healing, sensual practices, spirit guidance, and unwavering compassion, Janira creates a supportive environment for getting out of the head and into the body, alchemizing pain into power and transforming stagnancy into a rich, desire-led life.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Find Janira on InstagramCheck out Janira's WebsiteTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Bindi Stables about the relationship between hormones and neurochemistry and the impact that has on cognitive, emotional, and brain health. This episode is less of a conversation and more of a masterclass where Bindi will teach you about how circadian and infradian hormonal fluctuations influence the way that you feel, the differences in those rhythms between men and women, some simple diagnostic guidelines to discern whether or not your hormones may be imbalanced, and practical tools to balance your hormones and subsequently neurochemistry. Bindi is a board-certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in women's hormonal, digestive and cognitive health and is the host of the Vibrant You Podcast. Her work is dedicated to empowering women on their journey towards optimal health, hormonal harmony, boundless energy and optimal performance so they can experience their happiest, healthiest, most vibrant self.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more listeners like you. Now let's dive in and start talking nerdy!Episode Resources:Find Bindi on InstagramListen to Bindi's podcast Vibrant You on all podcast platformsCheck out Bindi's WebsiteTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy about neurodiversity with Alex Martynowicz. In today's conversation, Alex breaks down for us what neurodiversity is, the rise in neurodivergent diagnoses like ADHD and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), the difference between neurodivergent awareness and supportive action, and how neurotypical individuals can foster a greater environment of inclusivity and celebration. Alex is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and yoga teacher, working with neurodivergent teens at a middle school through Acceptance and Commitment Training, yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork. Her neurodivergent-affirming practices aim to empower her students and give them tools to show up authentically, reduce anxiety, and live in a way that is in alignment with their own values.Alex is also a graduate of my neuroscience-based Breathwork + Meditation Teacher Training which we reference in this episode. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Now let's dive in and start talking nerdy! Episode Resources:Find Alex Martynowicz on InstagramEmpower yourself with information: #actuallyautisticTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today's episode explores the neuroscience of romantic and sexual attraction, love, and relationship conflict. This episode was bootlegged from a conversation I had with Christine Eartheart, founder of The Center for Thriving Relationships, where she interviewed me for her podcast, The Thriving Relationships Show, a few weeks ago.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Learn more about Christine and The Center for Thriving Relationships and listen to The Thriving Relationships Show Rae Bird was the couples coach that supported Alex in ending her last relationship. Apply for a complimentary 1:1 Coaching Call with AlexMasterclasses with Alex ($27): Rewiring Relationships: The Neuroscience of Love, Attraction, Heartbreak, & HealingRewiring Codependency: The Neuroscience of Secure Relating, Self-Respect, & BoundariesTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In this conversation with Mona Anand, we break down what the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra is, Non-Sleep Deep Relaxation, how it differs from other forms of meditation and hypnotherapy, its power to release and heal subconscious and unconscious blocks, memories, and stuck emotions, as well as create an expanded state of consciousness. Mona is a co-owner of ISHTA Yoga, a yogiraj or yoga master in the ISHTA lineage and the teacher training director of ISHTA's world renowned teacher training programs. She is most passionate about and best known for her work in the field of yoga nidra. Mona was first introduced to yoga nidra as a teenager growing up in Mumbai, India. She was profoundly affected by the deep state of relaxation and expanded state of awareness she experienced through this meditation technique and has continued to practice yoga nidra throughout her life, sparking her interest in the brain and neuroscience. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. Episode Resources:Talk Nerdy To Me Episode 1: Neuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your BrainPractice Yoga Nidra with Mona on SpotifyPractice Yoga Nidra with Mona on Insight TimerPractice Yoga Nidra with Mona Anand on TeachableLive classes in NYC & Online at ISHTA YogaTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MOREJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy about your brain's decision-making process with Tobias Johnson. In this conversation, we're diving into the different factors that influence your brain's ability to make decisions such as- how much effort is required, when that effort will be required, how much time it will take, and other factors such as your emotional state and relationship with discomfort. In this episode, Toby gives some really practical, research-based action steps that you can take to help your brain get on track to make decisions, set goals, and follow through on your commitment. Tobias is a health & physique coach from Auckland, New Zealand. He specializes in creating body transformation through sustainable behavior change. He's a published scientist and holds a first class honors degree in Neuroscience and is off to Oxford University this year to pursue postgraduate studies in Psychology.Before you dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. We drop new episodes of Talk Nerdy To Me every Wednesday. Make sure you've subscribed so you don't miss them! Episode Resources:Find Toby on InstagramRead Toby's published research hereTalk Nerdy To Me Episode 2: The Neuroscience of Habit Change with Dr. Alex KorbLearn more about the S.N. Goenka Vipassana meditation retreats we referencedTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Jonathan Bowles on taking a leap of faith and how to get out of your head and into your heart. In today's conversation, Jonathan and I are going to step away from the science for a moment and into the practical: what does it actually take to recondition your relationship with fear in such a way that it can exist without holding you back from creating a life beyond your wildest dreams?Jonathan is a motivational speaker, professional encourager, coach, and lovingly known as the pastor of disaster. He left a 16 year career in the evangelical megachurch to start his own company, Slingshot House, that now helps develop and launch the dreams of people all over the world. I wanted to bring Jonathan on to talk with me about living fearlessly because I recently recorded an episode on the anatomy of fear (episode 7) and Jonathan is the person that I personally call whenever I need a pep talk before taking a leap of faith. If you loved this style of episode, send me a DM @alex_nashton and let me know. If you hated this style of episode, send me a DM and let me know. I want to be recording episodes that are supportive and inspiring for you and I promise my little perfectionistic heart will be able to handle the feedback. Before you dive in, I would love it if you could leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. We drop new episodes of Talk Nerdy To Me every Wednesday. Make sure you've subscribed so you don't miss them! Episode Resources:Find Jonathan on InstagramFind The Slingshot House on InstagramTalk Nerdy To Me Episode 7: Anatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today I'm talking nerdy with Ruby Lee about money mindset, how misbeliefs around money inhibit our earning potential, how to overcome fear in upleveling your income, and the work that we both did to create relationships with money that are peaceful rather than emotionally triggering and stressful. Ruby Lee is a Motivational Speaker, Business Coach, & Wealth Activator. She's the founder of Flow State Business Coaching. With a focus on flow state mastery and flow psychology, Ruby's unique coaching philosophy blends energetics with tactical strategies to help her clients back themselves in a big way. Her mission is to help women in business create massive wealth for generations to come and to live the abundant lives they desire.Ruby and I met a few years ago in a business mastermind facilitated by our mutual coach and friend, Scott Oldford. Every conversation I've had with Ruby since has felt so expansive and joyful, but this one was especially so much fun! Before you dive into this episode, I would if you could hit pause and leave us a 5 star review and a written review on whatever platform you're listening on. In doing so, you help get this podcast into the ears and brains of more people like you. For the month of June 2023, when you share this podcast and tag @alex_nashton on Instagram, you'll be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win a 90 minute long coaching call with Alex. Each episode that you share in June 2023 will lead to one entry which means that you can share all of them! Episode Resources:Listen to Ruby's Podcast The Flow State Business Podcast on all platforms where podcasts are available Follow Ruby on Instagram hereTake Ruby's mini-course BDE (Big Dollar Energy) for $197 AUD hereLearn more about our mutual friend and coach Scott OldfordTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE AT ALEXNASHTON.COMJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today's guest has been one of the single most influential people in my own life and mental health. In this conversation, we talk about the most common dysfunctional and unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that people struggle with, the difference between desire and motivation in creating lasting change, what stops people from changing, and the skills that are necessary for psychological health and resilience. Dr. Raymond Bepko has been a practicing psychotherapist in New York State since 1978. He is presently in private practice in the central New York area. His practice encompasses traditional emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment to life events. Dr. Bepko specifically uses mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy to help his patients recover from and transcend mood disorders, pain, illness, injury, addiction, and trauma, and to develop and practice the specific attitudes, skills, and behaviors central to physical and psychological wellness. Dr. Bepko has also been my personal therapist for the last 8 years and who I lovingly refer to as the Robin Williams to my Good Will Hunting. Episode Resources: Learn more about Dr. Bepko on his website hereFind a therapist based on specialty, location, & insurance on Psychology TodayDr. Bepko's Book Recommendations: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklFull Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-ZinnThich Nhat HanhDonald Meichenbaum - learn more about CBTThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkIf you loved this episode, help us get it into more ears by leaving a 5 star review and subscribing on whatever platform you're listening on. For the month of June 2023, when you share this podcast and tag @alex_nashton on Instagram, you'll be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win a 90 minute long coaching call with Alex. Each episode that you share in June 2023 will lead to one entry which means that you can share all of them! TALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE AT ALEXNASHTON.COMJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

Today we're talking nerdy about the neuroscience of fear and anxiety. In this solo episode with Alex, we'll dive into how your brain learns and unlearns fear, the difference between healthy fear and anxiety, the role that your amygdala and autonomic nervous system play in your fear response, and 4 key practices you can start using today to work through your own anxiety. Not only will Alex break down what brain regions and neural pathways are associated with fear, but how you can use a conceptual understanding of this neuroscience to create actionable steps towards change. If you loved this episode, help us get it into more ears by leaving a 5 star review and subscribing on whatever platform you're listening on. For the month of June 2023, when you share this podcast and tag @alex_nashton on Instagram, you'll be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win a 90 minute long coaching call with Alex. Each episode that you share in June 2023 will lead to one entry which means that you can share all of them! Episode Resources: Episode 1 Neuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your BrainEpisode 4: Exploring the Science & Spirituality of the Nervous System with Kristin LealEpisode 6: The Science of Secure Attachment: How to Cultivate Healthier Relationships with Ashley WellerJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome AnxietyTALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE AT ALEXNASHTON.COM

Today I'm talking nerdy with Ashley Weller on the science and psychology of attachment styles. Your attachment style is one of the most important, if not the most important factor in how you show up and sustain relationships. Today we're delving into where they come from in terms of formative childhood and relational experiences, how they influence your relationship behaviors as an adult, and how you can change them.PSA

Today's guest is an expert on the lived experience of neuroplasticity within the nerve pathways that your body uses to experience sexual pleasure. In today's episode of Talk Nerdy To Me, I'm speaking with Lauren Harkness on expanding your body's capacity to feel pleasure, the four sexual nerve networks and how they can change, the role of the Vagus Nerve in healing trauma, and what exactly tantric embodiment practices are. This episode may not be suited for sensitive ears as my guest and I cover topics such as sexuality and trauma. Lauren Harkness is the Co-Founder of The Tantra Institute where she leads workshops, offers 1:1 coaching, and facilitates trauma release. She is passionate about Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual well-being and is here to be a stand for everyone ready to heal and further ignite their sexual self: healthy, conscious, sovereign, and free! She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. She is an Advanced Certified Tantra Educator with Charles Muir's Source School of Tantra, and studied Lafayette Morehouse Practices. Lauren is also trained in the D/s arts and Shamanism with Om Rupani, Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine, and is a Graduate of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts.Episode Resources: You can learn more about Lauren Harkness here Follow Lauren on Social Media Here: InstagramFacebookYouTubeLearn more about The Tantra Institute EventsFor Women: Learn more about the Radiant Ecstasy Festival in June, BDSM Practitioner Training, and Level 1 & Level 2 Tantra Practitioner Training, and keep an eye out for the next round of Erotic Sovereignty (the program Alex used to heal from sexual trauma)Take one of Lauren's masterclasses hereFor Men: Email Lauren to learn more about working with her 1:1 here: lauren@laurenharkness.comIf you loved this episode, help us get it into more ears by leaving a 5 star review and subscribing on whatever platform you're listening on. For the month of June 2023, when you share this podcast and tag @alex_nashton on Instagram, you'll be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win a 90 minute long coaching call with Alex. Each episode that you share in June 2023 will lead to one entry which means that you can share all of them! TALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety

In today's episode of Talk Nerdy To Me, we're going to dive into the intersection of science and spirituality, the autonomic nervous system, why stress isn't actually as bad as you think, and one of the most powerful practices you can do right now to support your brain and body. Today I'm talking with Kristin Leal: a teacher, lecturer and body worker who travels the world with her MetaAnatomy trainings passionately sharing about the miracle of the human body and the liberating potential of both movement and stillness. She is the author of the books "The Yoga Fan” and “MetaAnatomy- A Modern Yogi's Practical Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Your Amazing Body” which was called "smart and sassy" by Elena Brower and "a luscious resource" by Rod Stryker. Teaching for nearly 30 years, she has graduated thousands of teachers through her own 200 and 300-hr teacher trainings along with working for in person and virtual yoga training programs around the world. In 2021, she was invited to join the anatomy advisory team at Yoga Journal Magazine. These days you can find her in her new home in London, England writing books, studying in a nearby park full of swans and teaching virtually and producing offerings in her faux fur lined-plant and bone filled home yoga studio.Episode Resources: V.S. Ramachandran Quote: “The human brain is without any doubt the most complexly organized form of matter in the universe. The brain is made up of 100 billion nerve cells or neurons. Someone has calculated that the number of possible permutations and combinations of brain activity exceeds the number of elementary particles in the universe. And this gives you some idea of the staggering complexity one is faced with in trying to understand the functions of this mysterious organ. So the question is, "How do you even begin?"Click here to learn more about KristinClick here to join Kristin's Vagus Nerve MasterclassClick here to get Kristin's 20 Hour Nervous System Training and get 20% off with promo code: talknerdytomeGet Kristin's book MetaAnatomy hereFollow Kristin on InstagramIf you loved this episode, help us get it into more ears by leaving a 5 star review and subscribing on whatever platform you're listening on. For the month of June 2023, when you share this podcast and tag @alex_nashton on Instagram, you'll be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win a 90 minute long coaching call with Alex. Each episode that you share in June 2023 will lead to one entry which means that you can share all of them! TALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAMLEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.comJoin Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety