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AI can write a hundred emails in a minute, and your audience will scroll past every one. Prerna Malik has spent 15 years writing words that make people buy—minus the sleaze, the fake countdowns, and the "only 2 spots left" theatrics. As the conversion strategist behind Profitably Yours (formerly Content Bistro), she blends buyer psychology with AI and has taught close to 1,000 business owners to sell more while working less. In this bonus episode, Prerna breaks down why most AI-written copy is costing you sales, the buyer-brain test every piece should pass before you hit send, and how she turned that test into Copy Quality Guard, a free Claude Skill that runs the sales psychology for you. Faster copy isn't the goal. Copy that converts is, and that comes from writing for the buyer's brain instead of an algorithm. Connect with Prerna: Website: https://profitablyyours.com/ Newsletter: https://profitablyyours.com/newsletter ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profitably_yours/ Grab Copy Quality Guard, Prerna's free AI Skill that catches the AI tells and weak spots costing you sales, so every email and sales page sounds human and actually converts: https://claudemadeeasy.com Loving our bonus content and want more Cubicle to CEO in your ears? Join us every Monday on our subscriber-only premium feed for case study–style interviews with successful entrepreneurs debriefing their real-time growth experiments and results. Subscribe to get insider access to what's actually been working for businesses in the last 3-18 months: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cubicletoceo.co/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cubicletoceo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can repost you. ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our premium feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for case-study style interviews every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI can write the essay, calculate the answer, summarize the book, and solve the problem before you have really had to think. Jim Kwik's concern is not just cognitive offloading. It's cognitive surrender. After 34 years teaching people how to learn, remember, read, and focus, he believes the real risk of AI is that technology starts doing so much of the mental work that we stop building the abilities we need most. In this episode, Louisa sits down with Jim to unpack what happens when we outsource memory, judgment, creativity, and critical thinking. He explains why learning requires effort, why the brain follows a "use it or lose it" principle, and what research comparing students using ChatGPT, search engines, or no assistance suggests about cognitive engagement and recall. They also explore cognitive reserve, metacognition, attention, reading, sleep, and why doing difficult things may be one of the best ways to protect the brain. Jim also shares the brain injury that shaped his life, the period when severe sleep apnea left him sleeping around 90 minutes a night, and the habits he now uses to protect his cognition. You'll hear why he says "mind before media," why reading is exercise for the brain, and how to use AI as augmented intelligence without giving up your own. The goal isn't to reject technology. It's to stay the pilot of your brain, not the passenger.

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Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callScreens, poor sleep, processed food, and stress may be shaping your child's brain. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with brain health clinician Stephanie Rimka to explore how screens, poor sleep, processed food, stress, and an overloaded home affect focus, mood, and behavior. Stephanie shares how she uses brain mapping, neurofeedback, nutrition, and family routines to look beyond labels like ADHD and anxiety. They also discuss autism care, screen-free parenting, homeschooling, nervous system regulation, keto for brain health, and why helping one child may require the whole family to change.Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Stephanie's Approach to Nervous System Health1:12 - Why Stephanie Chose Mental Health3:39 - How Autism Changed Her Mission7:18 - Why COVID Changed the Vaccine Conversation11:01 - What Families Report After Vaccination15:09 - What Brain Mapping Can Reveal19:28 - How Auditory Processing Shapes Behavior22:05 - The Whole-Body Approach to Brain Health24:26 - Can Kids Thrive on Keto and Real Food?25:52 - How Food Becomes Love and Comfort29:31 - Why Overloaded Families Need to Simplify31:34 - What Screen Time Does to a Developing Brain35:27 - Is Neurodivergence Always a Gift?38:41 - Autism Rates, Self-Diagnosis, and Severe Cases43:48 - Is It ADHD or Too Little Sleep?48:56 - Daycare vs. Homeschool Brain Development55:12 - Why Parents Must Regulate Themselves First59:28 - Can a Stronger Marriage Support a Child?1:02:54 - Why High Achievers Burn Out1:04:42 - Can Ketosis Support an Aging Brain?1:07:24 - Diet, Statins, and Cognitive Decline1:10:39 - Stephanie's Programs and Sabbatical

If you've wondered why moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40, you're not alone. Hormonal changes can affect your brain, stress response, and parenting in surprising ways. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ helps families navigate emotional dysregulation with confidence and calm.Parenting is already demanding, but when perimenopause enters the picture, many moms suddenly find themselves feeling exhausted, forgetful, short-tempered, and emotionally overwhelmed.In this episode with hormone expert Dr. Mariza, we unpack the science behind these changes and share practical ways to support your brain, hormones, and nervous system. It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain navigating a major biological transition.Why do moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40?Perimenopause is more than changing hormones—it's a major neuroendocrine transition that directly impacts brain function, stress resilience, memory, and emotional regulation.As estrogen fluctuates, the brain has to work harder, making everyday parenting feel much more difficult.A mom who once handled school drop-offs, work meetings, and bedtime with ease may suddenly find herself snapping over spilled milk or forgetting simple words. That doesn't mean she's failing—it means her biology is changing.Key takeaways:Hormones affect the brain—not just reproduction.Irritability is one of the earliest signs of perimenopause.You didn't lose your ability to cope—your brain needs more support.

Send us Fan MailNatalie Hood welcomes Eric Knight back to the Talking Pools Podcast to discuss his move from Watershape University to Pool Brain—and what this new role could mean for pool service professionals.Eric explains how a conversation that began in 2022 eventually developed into an opportunity to combine the work he does best: water chemistry, education, technology, and solving real-world problems for technicians in the field. He also clears up the speculation surrounding his departure from Watershape University. There was no drama, no burned bridge, and no scandal—just an honest recognition of his strengths and an opportunity that better fits how his brain works.The conversation then turns toward the future of the pool industry. Eric explains why artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace pool technicians, but will increasingly help them make better decisions, optimize routes, train employees, standardize service, and operate more profitable businesses.Eric also offers an early look at Pool Brain's vision for automated chemical dosing, guided technician workflows, and “point-of-need education”—giving technicians the information they need while they are standing in front of the pool, instead of making them wait for the next class or trade show.In This EpisodeWhy Eric Knight joined Pool BrainHow his relationship with Pool Brain began in 2022The truth about his departure from Watershape UniversityWhy recognizing your weaknesses is an important leadership skillWhat Eric is most proud of accomplishing at WatershapeWhy traditional industry education is becoming cost-prohibitiveHow AI will assist pool professionals without replacing field techniciansWhy more displaced white-collar workers are entering the tradesThe story behind the Orenda Calculator and ChemiculatorHow technology can eliminate dangerous chemical-dosing shortcutsWhat automated water-chemistry dosing could mean for service companiesHow guided workflows can improve training, safety, and accountabilityWhy technicians need education at the exact moment a problem occursThis is Part One of Natalie Hood's conversation with Eric Knight. Tune in next Wednesday for Part Two as they continue discussing his new role at Pool Brain and the technology being developed to support the next generation of pool professionals. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

What Trading Can Learn From The Body Keeps the Scorewith Steven Goldstein and Mark RandallA trader knows the right move — and physically can't make it. This episode is about why, and what trauma research reveals about performing under financial risk.Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score has become required reading in trading circles — not because trading is trauma, but because the same nervous system mechanics trauma research has mapped in detail also govern how traders behave under pressure. Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall break down five lessons from the book and translate each one directly into the language of risk, drawdowns, and decision-making under threat.What you'll learn•     Why the rational, decision-making part of the brain goes offline under perceived threat — and why “just follow the plan” fails in the moment•     How neuroception, the nervous system's unconscious scanning for danger, shows up as physical sensation before a trade goes wrong•     Why a single catastrophic loss can fragment a trader's whole sense of self, not just their P&L•     Why journaling and post-mortem analysis alone rarely change behavior — and what bottom-up, body-based work adds•     Why co-regulation with another person, not solo reflection, is often what lets a dysregulated nervous system reset“The market doesn't care about your story, but your body is keeping score whether you're listening to it or not.”Timestamps0:07  —  Cold open — welcome back1:00  —  Setting up the book & Lesson 1: The rational brain goes offline under threat13:38  —  Lesson 2: The body knows before you do30:13  —  Lesson 3: One bad hit can fragment the whole story41:20  —  Lesson 4: Talking about it isn't enough on its own50:53  —  Lesson 5: Safety in relationship is what lets the system recalibrate1:02:54  —  Close & sign-offResources mentioned•     The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk•     thealphamindpodcast.com — full back catalog and where to subscribeThe AlphaMind Podcast explores the behavioral and human side of taking and managing risk, hosted by Steven Goldstein with Mark Randall. New episodes and the full back catalog at thealphamindpodcast.com.AlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global MarketsAlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets.Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities.Go to the AlphaMind website to know more.

今回のエピソードでは、Norikoがスペインのアリカンテへ旅行した経験を通して、学習中の言語を実際に使うことの大切さについて話しています。Norikoは約20年前にスペイン語を熱心に勉強していましたが、イギリスへ移住してからは英語学習を優先し、長い間スペイン語の勉強をしていませんでした。しかし、今年アリカンテへ旅行することが決まり、もう一度スペイン語の勉強を始めました。旅行中はレストランやカフェで積極的にスペイン語を使うことに挑戦しました。その中で注文の言い方を間違えることもありましたが、現地の人に訂正してもらいながら学ぶことで、強く記憶に残ったと話しています。また、教科書だけでは学べないリアルな言葉やアクセント、騒がしい環境での会話などを体験し、旅行は最高の言語学習の機会だと感じました。最後に、日本へ旅行する機会があれば、小さな日本語チャレンジを作り、失敗を恐れずに実際に日本語を使ってみてほしいと伝えています。

Welcome to a new season of Please Me, where Eve Hall, sexual health physical therapist, sexuality educator, and creator of the Sexual Longevity Protocol, brings education, self-help, and health and fitness into conversations about sexual health, pleasure, intimacy, and overall wellbeing. In this season premiere, Eve shares why she created Please Me, her journey into sexual health and pelvic floor physical therapy, and why sexual health belongs in the healthcare, self-help, fitness, and longevity conversation.  She introduces the Five Pillars of Sexual Longevity: • Blood flow and vascular health• Hormonal and physiological balance• Pelvic floor and sexual function• Brain, mindset, and pleasure• Intimacy and lifestyle for longevity Eve also reveals what's new this season, including deeper educational episodes, interactive listener participation, a Friday newsletter, new community opportunities, exclusive content, and the continued growth of Please Me Media. If you're interested in sexual health, sexual wellness, pelvic floor health, intimacy, pleasure, relationships, sexuality education, healthy aging, and sexual longevity, this episode is the perfect introduction to the next chapter of Please Me. Connect with Eve: Reach out for questions, partnerships, retreats, speaking engagements, or collaborations. Boudoir posters of Eve are also available by request, with donations starting at $100. Only five signed copies of each image will be available.  Explore the Sexual Longevity Protocol:  https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ A science-based course by Eve, a Sexual Health Physical Therapist to help you improve sexual function, confidence, and pleasure for life. Lifetime access for just $47. Contact - Please Me! Vote for Eve for Best Educator : https://www.asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/vote-4-13-2026 Affiliate Deals & Partners:  • Become a member for free monthly webinars (Code: PLEASEME): SDC Swingers Lifestyle: Seek, Discover, Connect | SDC.com  • Join the Please Me! Media Newsletter:(1) Eve Hall | Substack  • Become a Patreon of Please Me! Media: https://www.patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast • Parlor Games Bioidentical Hormones: Parlor Games | Shop  • Shameless Care: Sex Positive Healthcare: (Code: PLEASEME): STD Testing, STD Prevention, and ED Meds - Shameless Care  • Lady Pump: Lady Pump – TheLadyPump  • Penis Pump: Auto GRO Pump - Dr. Joel Kaplan • Cakes Nipple Covers: (Code: CAKES-PLEASEME 10% off) Sticky Starter Pack | Our Best Sticky Offer, $33 Savings – CAKES body  Thank you for supporting my affiliate partners. Every purchase helps support the Please Me! Media mission. Become a Please Me Founding Circle Member:  Prospectus: (copy & paste to view) file:///C:/Users/Eve/Downloads/Please%20Me%20Founding%20Circle%20Package%20(1)%20(1)%20(1).pdf Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eve-hall/support-the-future-of-independent-sexual-health-education  A Special Gift for You:  Subscribe to ASN Magazine and follow Eve's monthly column, Big Clit Energy: A Please Me! Series. And as a special gift, I'm sharing a free copy of the July issue—the issue featuring Eve on the cover and as the centerfold! Normally, ASN Magazine is available by subscription, so enjoy this special edition and take a look at Eve's latest column inside. JULY ASN 2026  The Mom Economy Magazine:  Check out my featured article of this magazine for only $2.99 here:  The Mom Economy Magazine | July 2026 Edition | She Rises Studios  The Mom Economy Anthology Book is A USA Bestseller: I'm proud to be part of this collaboration. My chapter is deeply personal and shares what I most want my daughters—and the next generation of women—to know. The Kindle edition is available now for $1.99, with the paperback available as this episode drops. Purchase the Kindle version here:  https://a.co/d/01HpPGN2  Be a Guest: :Be a Guest on Please  Me! PodcastShare your story or expertise on relationships, sexual health, and personal growth

Is a lack of motivation a personality flaw, or a signal from your brain that something needs attention? We tend to think brain decline begins with memory loss, but changes in motivation, behavior, attention, and decision-making can show up much earlier. Apathy can look like laziness. Poor sleep can feel like memory loss. Doom scrolling gets blamed on dopamine, even though the science does not support many of the claims people repeat online. And the habits we rely on for brain health are often based more on trends than evidence. This matters because your brain is constantly deciding whether a reward is worth the effort. When that calculation becomes harder, doing even simple things can feel overwhelming. Understanding how motivation works can help you reduce friction, take action before you feel ready, build routines that support your brain, and pay closer attention to changes in yourself or someone you love. Purpose matters. Curiosity matters. Relationships matter. And movement may be one of the most effective tools we have for protecting cognitive health. Dr. Masud Husain is one of the world's leading neurologists studying memory, motivation, attention, and cognitive decline. He is a professor of neurology at Oxford University, co-leads Dementia Research at Oxford University, and serves as editor-in-chief of Brain, one of the most respected journals in neurology. He is also the author of Our Brains, Ourselves, which explores how the brain shapes our behavior, identity, relationships, and sense of self. What's Discussed: (06:01) Why losing motivation can appear before memory problems and signal early cognitive decline. (08:07) How apathy differs from depression, even when the behavior looks almost identical. (12:14) What two tiny strokes revealed about the brain circuit responsible for motivation. (20:55) How purpose, curiosity, and strong relationships help protect the aging brain. (22:23) Why unmotivated people may use more brain energy deciding whether something is worth the effort. (24:54) What dopamine actually does and why it is not the brain's pleasure chemical. (26:31) Why the idea that social media gives you constant dopamine hits is not supported by evidence. (34:50) Whether Alzheimer's can be reversed and what current treatments can realistically accomplish. (45:17) How breaking tasks into smaller steps, starting before you feel ready, and building routines can create motivation. (57:12) Whether relying on AI is making our brains lazier and changing how we think. (01:01:36) How loneliness and isolation affect cognitive performance and long-term brain health. (01:07:22) How poor sleep, anxiety, and low mood can create memory problems that feel like dementia.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% off your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% off your order. Your skin Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% off. Tru Niagen®: For supplements that are rigorously tested, third-party verified, and actually deliver what's on the label, head to truniagen.com Find more from Jen Cohen: Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements   Find more from Dr. Masud Husain:  Website: masudhusain.org X: @MasudHusain Instagram: @masudhusainoxford Book: Our Brains, Our Selves LinkedIn: Masud Husain  

UFOs, UAPs, Non-Human Contact & Zero-Point Energy: Dr. Steven Greer on Government Disclosure, Consciousness and the Truth About Extraterrestrial Intelligence Get ready to have your entire understanding of reality challenged. This episode reveals the science behind non-human intelligence contact, the physics of consciousness, and why the biggest secret in human history could rewrite everything you know about energy, medicine, and human potential. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Steven Greer, a retired emergency physician and founder of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence. For over 35 years, Dr. Greer has briefed CIA directors, Pentagon officials, and members of Congress on UFO disclosure, built an archive of more than 750 whistleblower testimonies, and pioneered the CE5 Contact protocol used to initiate peaceful contact with non-human craft. His firsthand experiences, government-level access, and decades of documented research make him one of the most credible voices in the disclosure movement. Dr. Greer and Dave dive into the science of consciousness as a nonlocal field, the zero-point energy technology he believes has been suppressed for 70 years, and how mastering this "hacking" of physics could eliminate scarcity, extend human longevity, and unlock forms of neuroplasticity and human performance most people have never considered. They explore near-death experiences, precognitive dreams, remote viewing, and the idea that a small percentage of people practicing deep meditative states can shift collective consciousness at scale. The conversation also touches on how corruption, fear, and disinformation have kept transformative technology out of public hands, and what it would take for humanity to responsibly manage a disclosure that changes everything. This is essential listening for anyone into biohacking, human performance, consciousness exploration, longevity, functional medicine, and understanding how the mind and unseen fields of energy shape human potential. 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Should you use AI to write your sermon? Maybe not. Three years after ChatGPT, we don't just sound the same. We're starting to think the same, or not think at all. Enter brain rot. Carey walks through seven tells that give away AI writing, shows you how to find the voice only you have, and unpacks a new study on cognitive surrender that every pastor needs to hear before next Sunday's sermon.

We're excited to welcome Orit Krug back to the show to talk about anxious attachment from a somatic perspective! We'll be discussing relationship anxiety, the research there is on body-based intervention, and a demo on what addressing these anxieties looks like.Find more about Orit and her work on her website, follow her on Instagram, access free somatic meditations there, and visit multiamory.com/retreat to learn more about the somatic retreat in Italy that Orit and Dedeker will be co-hosting in September 2026!Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.FREE TOYS OR GIFT CARDS FOR TOYS! Everyone who signs up to our giveaway with @bellesacowins something! bbvibes.com/multiamory,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Whatever you want to learn, MasterClass has something for you, taught by experts in their fields. Support the show and get an exclusive 15% offer at multiamory.link/masterclass.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creators. Everything from graphic design and video editing to photography, writing, and business. Get a free month of Skilllshare at multiamory.link/skillshare.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your doctor listening to you?Because you deserve to be heard.In this episode, we sit down with OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and longevity physician Dr. Jila Senemar to discuss how menopause care is changing. The good news? It's NO LONGER something you need to just get through. Wait out. Hot flashes?Weight gain?Poor sleep?Brain fog?Low libido?We have answers. No more merely accepting your fate! In this episode, we talk about:The currency of longevity.GLP-1s and HRTHow to check your body composition.What biomarkers to demand. The surprising leading causes of death among women.How to get your insurance to cover your tests.When to get a DEXA bone density scan and a CAC scan. If you've ever wondered whether you're "too young" for perimenopause, or you've felt dismissed by your healthcare provider, this conversation could completely change how you think about your current and future health. Listen and learn how to build the healthiest decades of your life. Because YOU are in charge!Connect with Dr. Jila Senemarhttps://www.instagram.com/drjilasenemar/Website: https://www.jilamd.com/Her Time, Her Health Podcast(00:00:50) Welcome Dr. Jila Senemar to the podcast(00:04:30) The Women's Health Initiative and why women were told "no hormones"(00:10:33) GLP-1s for weight loss in women in midlife(00:14:33) Body composition vs weight, and the importance of muscle for longevity (00:17:56) GLP-1s, HRT and muscle mass (00:22:42) PMOS and treatment of hormone imbalances with GLP-1s (00:26:07) Visceral fat loss, mortality in women and GLP-1s(00:29:00) Microdosing GLP-1 medications explained(00:34:00) Blood work every woman should ask for(00:39:45) What longevity really means and what to optimize today(00:47:25) Can you naturally boost your own GLP-1s?(00:52:57) When should women start preparing for perimenopause and menopause?(01:00:24) Where to find Dr. Jila SenemarWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, or healthcare plan.Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. 

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist who studies brain plasticity and how our senses help us perceive the world. Over the next 5 weeks, Shoshana is diving into ideas about our senses. First up she invites David to talk about touch and its relationship to brain plasticity. She then asks what role touch plays in a world that is increasingly digital and mediated by screens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

www.teachhoops.com What would you ask a coach with decades of experience if you had him all to yourself for an hour? In this episode, Coach Collins sits down for a one on one call with a TeachHoops.com member, the kind of conversation every member gets access to when they join. No scripts and no filters, just two coaches talking through the real challenges of running a basketball program. Whether you coach youth, middle school, high school, or beyond, you will hear practical ideas you can take straight to your next practice. One of the biggest benefits of a TeachHoops.com membership is exactly this: a personal one on one call where you can ask anything, work through your toughest coaching problems, and get honest answers from someone who has been in your shoes. Want a call like this of your own? Join the TeachHoops community at www.teachhoops.com and get the support every coach deserves. Coach better, together. Since you have a second member call episode coming this week, here are two question style titles you could hold for that one so they stay distinct: "What Do Coaches Really Ask on Their One on One Calls?" or "What Happens When a Member Gets the Mic?" Just let me know when you're ready and I'll build out the full notes for episode two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D&P Highlight: Are they good enough to risk a brain eating bacteria? full 451 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0000 9GzK78gnAXZoQxwfEbPRTgzUil4iu2YY news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Are they good enough to risk a brain eating bacteria? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepo

"One day is a mental marathon, and so it is very difficult for the brain to be the best version of itself for everything. You don't have to be— your average is good for average experiences. Your best is needed for your most important experiences." —Dr. Izzy Justice The 10 Hertz brain state is the frequency neuroscientist Dr. Izzy Justice says separates your best decisions from your worst ones — and it's hiding in plain sight, 10 to 20 seconds away at any moment. After running more than 18,000 wireless EEG brain scans on everyone from NBA players to executives to trauma survivors, Dr. Justice discovered that peak focus, deep empathy, and total presence all cluster around the same low-noise brainwave frequency: roughly 10 Hertz. In this conversation with host Justine Reichman, Dr. Justice explains why wireless EEG technology changed how we understand the brain, how trauma physically "polarizes" specific neurons decades after the event, and why the fix isn't suppressing the memory but giving it a final chapter. He also walks through three practical neurohacks — techniques that take seconds, require no equipment, and can be used mid-conversation, mid-pitch, or mid-panic. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt foggy under pressure, reactive in a stressful moment, or unsure why their body remembers things their mind has tried to forget. Key Takeaways: Peak human performance and full sensory presence both happen near 10 Hertz, a measurably low-noise brain frequency — not a mindset or personality trait. Trauma creates highly "polarized" neurons that stay dormant until a matching sound, smell, or sensation reactivates them, sometimes decades later. You don't need to be your best self all day — reserving these techniques for one or two high-stakes moments daily is enough. The 10-10 technique (count fast to 10, then slow back to one) shifts brain state in about 20 seconds using nothing but your mind. The palm-tap technique and 4-2-8 breathing pattern each take 10 to 20 seconds and can be done anywhere, anytime. Healing trauma isn't about erasing the memory — it's about writing a final chapter where the experience serves a purpose. Listen to the full conversation and subscribe to Essential Ingredients so you never miss an episode:  https://tinyurl.com/Essential-Ingredients-Podcast  Meet Izzy:  Dr. Izzy Justice is the Chief Neuroscience Officer at Neuro580, a groundbreaking company at the forefront of human performance, sports psychology, and mental training. As a pioneering Sports Neuroscientist, he has certified over 300 coaches worldwide and has worked with elite athletes across multiple sports, many of whom have gone on to win Major Championships and Olympic Medals. Dr. Justice is the creator of Neurohacks-rapid, science-backed techniques that remove mental distractions, boost focus under pressure, and help athletes access the flow state in real time. With over 18,000 EEG-based functional brain scans conducted during live performance, he brings unmatched insight into golf neuroscience, mental toughness, and brainwave management for peak performance. As a consultant and executive coach, Dr. Justice has helped over 30 CEOs and dozens of Chief People Officers unlock leadership mindset, drive business performance, and build cultures of resilience through neuroscience. From Zambia, Africa, and based in the U.S. for the past 40 years, Dr. Justice is the Best-Selling Author of 10 Books, including his latest, Your Brain Swings Every Club (Foreword by Brad Faxon), which bridges the gap between golf focus techniques, emotional control, and personal mastery. Website LinkedIn Instagram  X YouTube Connet with Neuro580:  Website LinkedIn Instagram  TikTok Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Podcast Chapters: 01:03 Meet Dr. Izzy Justice: From Boardroom to Brainwaves 04:10 How Wireless EEG Technology Changed Brain Science 08:32 Redefining Trauma as a Neuroscience Problem 14:03 The Mothers Who Turned Grief Into Purpose 19:55 The 10 Hertz Scale: Why Less Brain Noise Wins 28:22 The 10-10 Neurohack for Instant Focus 30:26 The Palm Tap: A 15-Second Calm Reset 33:00 The 4-2-8 Breathing Technique 41:10 What We'll Understand About the Brain Next 42:45 Key Takeaway: Longevity Starts With Your Brain  Resources:  Book Life Explained: Chasing 10Hz by Dr. Izzy Justice  THE PRIMES  ✨ You're more capable than you have ever been, and somehow more invisible than ever. You keep handing out advice you do not take yourself. You keep saying 'after this next thing' to your own life, and the people around you have no idea because, from the outside, everything looks fine— that is exactly what The Primes was built for.

How do you lose 300lbs and maintain it after reaching a peak weight of 500lbs? In this deeply moving and psychological episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, host Mel sits down with psychologist Stasia Bowen (@500tofreedom) to break down how rewiring her brain saved her life after Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG). If you are struggling with severe emotional eating, bariatric recovery, trauma, or toxic dating dynamics, Stasia's story of neuroplasticity, extreme weight loss, and mental healing will transform how you look at your weight loss journey!

Summary Ali explores the nuanced relationship between healing, anxiety, and neuroplasticity, emphasizing the importance of shifting our focus from constant monitoring to trust and safety in the healing process. Key Topics  The societal shift in mental health conversations The concept of neuroplasticity and its role in healing The importance of not monitoring symptoms excessively The analogy of the home security system for anxiety The impact of attention and focus on symptom persistence The balance between proactive health monitoring and over-vigilance The role of fear and attention in chronic symptoms The importance of trust and safety in the nervous system The influence of life events on nervous system hypervigilance Practical tips for trusting your body's healing process Sound Bites "We've swung far in the other direction." "Teach your brain to recalibrate for safety." "Healing is a daily, ongoing process." Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Rethinking Healing and Society's Role 02:21 The Shift in Mental Health Conversations 04:28 Monitoring Symptoms and Its Impact on Healing 07:34 The Problem with Analyzing and Over-Checking 08:53 Reframing Anxiety and Mental Health Treatment 10:15 Teaching the Brain to Recalibrate 12:08 The Seven Things to Stop Doing in Neuroplastic Healing 13:33 The Power of Attention and Thought Patterns 14:58 Amplification of Symptoms Through Vigilance 16:26 Life Stressors and Their Effect on the Nervous System 17:20 Personal Experiences with Grief and Healing 19:38 The Role of Trust and Safety in Healing 21:03 The Dangers of Over-Monitoring and Over-Tracking 22:27 Acceptance and the Natural Flow of Healing 24:56 Balancing Proactivity and Trust in Health 25:23 Questions for Reframing Our Approach to Healing 26:44 The Goal: Confidence in Handling Emotions 27:44 Healing as a Dynamic, Ongoing Process 28:12 Life's Changes and the Fluctuations of Nervous System 29:28 Final Thoughts: Letting Go and Trusting the Process   Ali's Resources:  Beam Supplements - Use Code ALIDAMRON for a discount! Consults with Ali  BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.  What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 25% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron 

In this episode, Morgan sits down with Aubrey Marcus, entrepreneur, co-founder of Onnit and New York Times bestselling author, to unpack what it actually takes to break through the invisible patterns that keep even the most driven people stuck at the same level no matter how hard they push.Aubrey shares the story behind building Onnit into a global wellness company and selling it, what a plant medicine ceremony in his early twenties cracked open about the unconscious patterns running his life and why the inner work is never separate from the outer results. He breaks down what total human optimisation really means beyond the surface, how the brain's deepest belief systems quietly shape every decision a person makes and why most people are trying to solve an identity problem with a strategy fix.The conversation also goes deep into consciousness, psychedelics as a tool for identity expansion, the suppression of questioning during the pandemic, authority bias and the bystander effect, modern medicine and what it means to think independently in a world designed to keep you compliant.This episode is a masterclass in identity, inner work and becoming the person your next level actually requires.Episode Timestamps00:00 Intro00:25 Inner work and business growth01:28 The principle of correspondence - as within so without02:38 How inner work translates to day to day life03:38 Signs of unworthiness in entrepreneurs05:13 Morgan's journey and closing the gap06:13 The inner saboteur and the subconscious mind08:31 How to begin rewiring the subconscious09:49 Reprogramming inner self talk10:57 Taking bold risks and self love12:11 The small self versus the higher self14:47 How to listen to your higher self28:47 Why Aubrey is considering a new venture29:21 Psychedelics and the commitment to the earth30:35 Plant signalling technology and regenerative agriculture35:14 Human optimisation and new health technologies35:37 Ivermectin and suppressed treatments41:25 The bystander effect and authority bias46:10 The Milgram experiment explained48:38 Aubrey's father and inoculation against authority bias52:53 Modern medicine - where it works and where it fails55:06 Vaccines, questioning the science and thinking independently57:22 Psychedelics and neurogenesis01:01:07 Financial incentives behind the medical system01:02:31 Trusting your own judgment in an age of captured authorities01:04:02 What Aubrey would do differently as a CEO01:06:43 Where to find Aubrey Marcus01:07:49 Advice to his 18 year old selfAbout Aubrey MarcusAubrey Marcus is an entrepreneur, author and podcaster best known as the co-founder of Onnit, a holistic health and wellness brand built around total human optimisation. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Own the Day Own Your Life and the host of the Aubrey Marcus Podcast. After building Onnit into a globally recognised brand and selling it in 2021, Aubrey has continued to be one of the most honest and influential voices on identity, consciousness, psychedelics, masculinity and spirituality. He is also the founder of Fit For Service, a brotherhood and leadership community for men committed to deep growth.Dream Fest Registration

What if your brain isn't showing you the world as it truly is?Journalist, professor, and author of "A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness" Michael Pollan explores one of the deepest questions of all: why do we experience anything in the first place? He discusses:What consciousness actually isWhy the brain predicts reality instead of simply taking it inHow perception may be a kind of “controlled hallucination”Why we may see the world in the most useful way, not the most accurate wayWhat animals, plants, and AI reveal about consciousnessWhy feelings may be central to being consciousWhy attention may be one of our most precious resourcesHow social media and AI are putting consciousness under siegeWhy consciousness is something we may need to protect and cultivateThe world you see may feel solid, obvious, and real.But Michael Pollan explains why the experience of being conscious is far stranger, more fragile, and more mysterious than most of us realize.

Ever notice how right before you're about to make a change in your life, your brain immediately comes up with a thousand reasons why you shouldn't?   That's fear. Your brain's only job is to keep you safe and familiar, not happy or fulfilled. That's why you keep going back to the same diets and rules that have already failed you, over and over.   Same fear that keeps people stuck in jobs or relationships they've outgrown. It shows up at your dinner table too.   Coach Steph and I get into why your brain hands you a pile of excuses the second you try something different, even after what you're doing now hasn't worked.   I also share the scariest thing I've ever done (quit my career, sold everything, moved to NYC with two suitcases) and what it taught me about acting scared instead of waiting for the fear to pass.   What you'll get:   Why your brain fights change, even good change How to tell real intuition from fear in disguise Why more of what hasn't worked won't get you anywhere new What it feels like when food stops taking up so much space in your head   Nothing changes if nothing changes. Pick one thing and use it tonight.   Doors open for our next Outsmart Overeating group August 31 - September 3rd. Click here to join the Interest List. No obligation to join, just first access to the program details and exclusive fast action bonuses.   You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.     If you want to learn how to not-only lose weight, but also lose the struggle along side it, you can get started by taking the Weight Loss Psychology Quiz: Discover Your Diet Personality Type

Your mind is constantly selling you a story about who you are, what's true, and what you should believe. But how do you know when that story is helping and when it's quietly leading you astray? Today, we're exploring two books about belief, evidence, and the slippery search for certainty: Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds Through Turbulent Times by Owen Fitzpatrick and Proof: The Art and Science of Certainty by Adam Kucharski.

Why do live concerts feel so much more powerful than listening to a recording? When streaming services deliver instant access to recorded music with crystal-clear sound, why do live concerts continue to sell out and rank among the most popular leisure activities globally? Arun Asthagiri shares groundbreaking neuroscience revealing how live music synchronizes our brain waves differently than recorded music – and what that means for our attention, connection, and musical experiences.   Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode241 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ X: https://twitter.com/musicenhances YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@enhancelifemusic Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo: Brain.fm (https://brain.fm/enhance for a free 30-day trial)

Most people think productivity comes down to discipline.But what if the real reason you are struggling to get things done is that you are using a strategy that doesn't match how your brain naturally works?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down how your dominant brain type can influence the way you focus, organize, create, collaborate, and perform at your best.Using the C.O.D.E. framework, I walk you through the four brain animals and share practical productivity strategies for each one. Whether you are a fast-moving Cheetah, an analytical Owl, a creative Dolphin, or an empathetic Elephant, you will learn how to work with your natural strengths instead of forcing yourself into a system that was never designed for you.After this episode, you will stop trying to force yourself into someone else's productivity system and start using strategies that actually fit the way your brain works.What's your Brain Type?

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From the Moore to the Point newsletter: How you can protect yourself from brain rot—and why it matters to the rest of us. Find the David Brooks episode here. Watch the video of this episode on The Russell Moore Show YouTube Playlist here. Keep up with Russell: Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is/was in early access for members from Sun, 9 Aug 2026 until Mon, 10 Aug 2026. Become a Member for early access, ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — When you can master doing the things you hate to do, that's when you will succeed. Spoken by: Tim Grover instagram.com/attackathletics Mel Robbins instagram.com/melrobbins David Goggins instagram.com/davidgoggins Les Brown instagram.com/thelesbrown Andy Frisella instagram.com/andyfrisella Eric Thomas instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher Jocko Willink instagram.com/jockowillink Tyrese Gibson twitter.com/tyrese Ray Lewis instagram.com/raylewis Prince Ea instagram.com/prince_ea

A brain computer interface (BCI) is any technology that allows you to connect your 3 pounds of wetware to a computer. But instead of implanting electrodes via neurosurgery, might the next revolution in BCIs come from something very small, like nanoparticles? Would this allow us to spy on millions (or billions) of neurons talking at once -- and could we do so without opening the skull? Will this allow BCI tech to become as common as smartphones? Join Eagleman as he talks with the company Subsense about why the next brain-computer interface might come from thinking small.

Your biggest competitor is not the market or your script library. It is the inner propaganda convincing you and your clients to stall, doubt, and delay. Social psychologist Owen Fitzpatrick reveals how to rewrite those beliefs so you close more deals and lead with conviction. In this episode: Why the greatest lies come from the mirror, not the media Beliefs vs thoughts and why logic alone rarely moves people Mood‑congruent cognition and navigating down cycles Action through the dip: habits that outrun a bad mood Coaching loved ones and teammates with empathy, not fixes Turning objections into insights with better questions   Order "Inner Propaganda" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Propaganda-Leading-Through-Turbulent/dp/1646872444 Free masterclass, workbook & launch bonuses: https://innerpropaganda.com/ Owen Fitzpatrick's website: https://owenfitzpatrick.com/ Follow Owen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenfitzp/ Follow Owen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owenf23/

What happens when you stop outsourcing your health and start learning how to think for yourself? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Stephanie Rimka challenges the way we've been taught to approach health, healing, and even our own bodies. We dive into medical gaslighting, health sovereignty, nervous system regulation, autism spectrum, biohacking, and why the right intervention at the wrong time can sometimes do more harm than good. We also explore the deeper biology of safety, femininity, intimacy, relationships, and what it takes to reconnect with yourself after years of overriding your own signals. Dr. Rimka offers a radically different perspective on health: one that asks us to stop blindly following protocols, understand our own physiology, and learn how to think rather than simply being told what to do. If you've ever felt dismissed by the medical system, disconnected from your body, stuck in survival mode, or overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it really means to take your health back.Dr. Stephanie Rimka is a clinician, educator, and speaker specializing in mitochondrial function, nervous system regulation, and the biological foundations of brain health, mental health, and human performance. With nearly three decades of clinical experience working with conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and complex neurodevelopmental challenges, her work focuses on helping practitioners and audiences understand why conventional protocols often fail and how to think in systems rather than isolated interventions.She is a founding faculty member of Peptide University, where she teaches clinicians worldwide how to apply advanced therapies through the lens of mitochondrial physiology, signaling, and clinical sequencing. Her approach integrates bioenergetics, trauma physiology, and metabolic health to create a more precise and effective model for restoring energy, cognitive function, and emotional resilience.Dr. Rimka is also the author of Receive: The Dance of Feminine Power, and the creator of multiple educational programs exploring the intersection of biology, identity, and human potential. Her work challenges reductionist approaches to health and emphasizes the importance of sequence, structure, and system-wide coherence, particularly in the treatment of chronic mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.SHOW NOTES:0:38 Welcome to the show!2:33 About Dr. Stephanie Rimka3:21 Welcome to the podcast!4:01 How she defines health5:28 How we lose our sovereignty10:26 Medical gaslighting12:45 Renee's story16:20 Learning how to think18:35 Nervous system & decision-making20:53 The problem with biohacking25:30 Burning man28:13 Parenting children with autism spectrum disorder33:14 Restoring intimacy & sex37:56 Balancing masculine & feminine in relationships39:58 Strategies to decrease dissociation & increase creativity46:45 Bioenergetics & nature somatics51:49 Permission to be lazy56:47 Brain wave support1:00:49 When to use biohacking tech1:06:30 Creating a healthier home1:11:15 Beauty is safety1:13:05 Botox issues1:20:20 How she learned to think1:22:43 How to find her1:31:30 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: www.drrimka.comIG: @dr_rimkaLinkedIn: @drstephanierimkaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Prosecutors put Lindsay Clancy's diary in front of her jury. Brain fog. Can't make a plan. Terror. Living moment to moment. The state's argument: look at these pages — no voices, no delusions, no break from reality. A woman documenting her own mind, and the documentation shows a mind still there. It might be the most double-edged evidence in this entire trial, and it's where retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer starts on this Hidden Killers Live conversation with Tony Brueski.Because the defense reads the same pages and sees the illness itself: a nurse who spent her career in labor and delivery reduced to recording fog and fear, day after day, while the medical system adjusted her medications around her. And underneath both readings sits the clinical reality the jury has to wrestle with: postpartum psychosis doesn't hold still for a diary. A mind can be present in the morning and gone that night. Pinning any single day's entry to January 24 assumes a stability the condition doesn't have.Week two gave this jury everything at once. The defense stipulated to the forensics, since Clancy's lawyers don't dispute she caused the deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan, so the physical evidence stopped being a fight. The state's toxicologist testified about medication levels. A psychiatrist described Clancy six days afterward as calm and organized. Every piece asks the same question from a different angle: whose version of her mind does the jury believe?Coffindaffer has watched juries navigate exactly this, and the live chat gets a voice in it too, because this audience does not agree on Lindsay Clancy, and this is the case where that disagreement is the whole point.She is presumed innocent of murder. Cora, Dawson, and Callan are why we keep showing up.LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#LindsayClancy #PatrickClancy #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ClancyTrial #Massachusetts #PostpartumPsychosis #CriminalJustice #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrialCoverage

Sleep apnea can cause you to stop breathing repeatedly during the night — sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times — without you realizing it. And while loud snoring is a common warning sign, it is not the only one.In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez talks with sleep specialist Dr. Edward Mezerhane about how sleep apnea affects the body, the symptoms people often miss, and what can happen when the condition goes untreated.They also break down how sleep apnea is diagnosed, why weight and airway anatomy matter, what to do if CPAP is difficult to tolerate, and the other treatment options available. What sleep apnea is and how common it may be  Why people can stop breathing without realizing it  Common and overlooked symptoms of sleep apnea  The connection between sleep apnea, weight gain and heart health  Whether losing weight can improve sleep apnea  How sleep studies confirm a diagnosis  Ways to make CPAP easier to tolerate  Alternatives to CPAP, including oral appliances and surgical options Sleep apnea is highly treatable. If you regularly wake up exhausted, snore loudly, or a bed partner notices pauses in your breathing, getting evaluated may help improve both your sleep and your long-term health.For more health and wellness information, visit BaptistHealth.net/News.Host:Anthony Gonzalez, M.D.Chief of Surgery, Baptist Health Baptist HospitalMedical Director of Bariatric Surgery, Baptist HealthGuest:Edward Mezerhane, M.D.Sleep Medicine PhysicianIf you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy:7 Ways Summer Can Wreck Your SleepThis is What Lack of Sleep Does to your Brain and HeartPillow Talk: Uncovering the Sleep-Heart Link

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In this bonus episode Andrea Samadi introduces the Predictable Performance System, a practical roadmap from her Brain's Operating System. She shows how measuring patterns—not chasing daily scores—plus consistent movement and targeted recovery behaviors create reliable adaptations and better performance over time. Andrea shares two real-world experiments (including a nine-day green recovery streak), five clear steps—measure, move, recover, adapt, perform—and a simple 7-day challenge to help you discover the single habit that unlocks more consistent results. On BONUS EPISODE 2, we will cover: Why high performance isn't about being “green” every day (using a wearable device) What nearly 2,000 recovery scores taught me about consistency and performance Why your daily inputs matter more than any single recovery score How I reached a personal best of 9 green recoveries in a row What happened when hard training caused my recovery to drop—and why that wasn't failure How another WHOOP user improved his recovery by identifying one key gap: hydration How to find your own gap in sleep, hydration, stress, movement, training load, or recovery The Predictable Performance System™: Measure → Move → Recover → Adapt → Perform → Repeat Why recovery is the bridge between today's effort and tomorrow's capacity How to create your own 7-Day Predictable Performance Experiment The key question to ask yourself: “What is the one missing input that could unlock my next level of performance?” The goal: Find your gap. Uncover your recipe. Build the system that works for you. BONUS EPISODE 2 The Predictable Performance System™ How Small Daily Inputs Create Better Recovery, Adaptation and More Consistent Results WELCOME BACK Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we explore how understanding the brain can help us create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. I'm Andrea Samadi, and over the past several months, we've been building something much bigger than a collection of interviews. We've been building what I call The Brain's Operating System—a roadmap for understanding how our brain and body work together to create optimal human performance. Before we jump into today's second Bonus Episode, let's quickly remember where we've been. PHASE 1 — REGULATION & SAFETY Everything begins with regulation. Before the brain can learn, perform, or grow, it first needs the biological conditions that support safety and stability. In Phase 1, we explored sleep, stress regulation, trauma, resilience and the nervous system. The lesson was simple: Regulation creates the conditions for growth. PHASE 2 — NEUROCHEMISTRY & MOTIVATION Then we asked: What moves us into action? We explored dopamine, beliefs, motivation, habits, attention and sustained effort. We learned that motivation isn't simply about willpower. Our brain is continually learning: What's worth pursuing? What should I repeat? Where should I invest my energy with? Phase 2 gave us some direction. PHASE 3 — MOVEMENT, LEARNING & COGNITION And now we're deep inside Phase 3. This is where movement becomes much more than exercise. Movement activates the brain. It supports attention. Learning. Memory. Metabolism. And when movement is paired with adequate recovery, something important happens: Adaptation. That's where our system begins to change. So the basic sequence we've been studying is: Movement → Recovery → Adaptation → Performance. But while studying this process, another question kept coming back to me. Why do some people consistently improve...while others feel like they're starting over every Monday and they are searching for the right formula. That question led me to today's framework: THE PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM™ And this Bonus Episode is where I want to put the science into action. Throughout The Brain's Operating System, these Bonus Episodes will give me an opportunity to step away from the interviews and show you what happens when I apply what we're learning to my own life. I'll share the experiments. The data. What worked. What didn't. And most importantly... what we can learn from it, so we can ALL apply this information to our own lives. Because neuroscience becomes much more useful when we can turn what we know into something we can actually do. THE QUESTION THAT STARTED THIS EXPERIMENT Over the past five years, I've tracked close to 2,000 recovery scores using WHOOP (wearable device). And recently something happened that surprised me. I recorded nine green recoveries in a row (which meant for 9 days in a row, I had mastered recovery (my body's ability to take on strain and perform). This recovery score is calculated overnight using my RHR, HRV, RR, SpO2 (blood O2) and skin temperature. Factors like strain, stress and lifestyle choices affect this Recovery Score. That was a personal record. For years, I could put together a few strong days. Sometimes even a strong week. My record for years was 7 days in a row. But eventually something would interrupt the pattern. I'd train too hard. Sleep poorly. Travel. Get busy. Or simply fail to give myself enough time to recover. So when I reached nine consecutive green recoveries, instead of just celebrating the streak, I became curious. I asked: What changed? Because I wasn't on vacation. My work hadn't disappeared. I was still recording the podcast. Still exercising. Still traveling. Waking up early. Eating the same diet. In those green days most of the days I avoided alcohol (something I have learned from measuring everything I ingest—this will automatically tank my recovery score) but I did have one drink a couple of these days and still managed to keep a green score. Something that was highly unusual. I kept wondering what was I doing differently. Life hadn't suddenly become easy. So what was different? I went back through my data. And I stopped looking at individual scores. Instead, I started looking for patterns. That distinction changed everything. DON'T CHASE THE SCORE. STUDY THE PATTERN. When I first started tracking recovery, I'd look at each morning individually. Green? Great. Yellow? What did I do wrong? Red? I must have done something terribly wrong!   Looking at the patterns, I did learn that after a 4-hour hike, even one alcoholic drink will kick my recovery score into the red unrecovered zone. When you push your body hard, it's just not worth it to ingest a neuro-toxin. At least for me, it's not worth it. We are all different, and that's why measuring your own data is a valuable activity. What tanks my score, might not tank yours. Now I'm wondering what happens repeatedly? What tends to happen before my strongest recoveries? What happens before my worst ones? (the recipe was beyond clear here). What habits disappear when my recovery starts declining? And which habits consistently appear when it improves? That's where the story became much clearer. It wasn't one workout. It wasn't one supplement. It wasn't one perfect night's sleep. And it definitely wasn't motivation. It was the accumulation of small behaviors being repeated consistently. And that led me to one of the most important lessons from this entire experiment: The recovery score doesn't create the result. The behaviors that happened before the recovery score create the conditions for the result. I learned my recipe to create a RED recovery, and how to create a GREEN. The wearable device simply gives us feedback on how well we are doing with our recipe for success. THE DATA TELLS TWO STORIES When I looked at the data, I realized I actually had two experiments happening. The first was mine. I had the recipe for how to recover, and how to tank my score. The second belonged to another WHOOP user. And together, they revealed something much more interesting than either story alone. STORY ONE — MY DATA When I zoomed out across 6 months, my average recovery was around 58%. That's real life. There were excellent weeks. There were difficult weeks. Travel. When I was away internationally, sometimes without internet, the data didn't record correctly, but this is a good picture of what my scores look like. Work. Training. Stress. Vacations. Life happens. But recently that monthly average climbed to approximately 63%—an 11% improvement over the month before. For me, that mattered. Historically, when my monthly recovery averages climbed substantially, it was often because I had removed myself from normal life. Maybe I was on vacation. Maybe I was completely unplugged. But this time I wasn't. I was working. Training. Recording. Traveling. Living normal life. Life didn't become easier. My daily system became more consistent. And eventually that consistency produced something I'd never seen before: Nine green recoveries in a row. But here's what happened next. If you look at the graph…I just went about life as usual. I trained hard. My recovery dropped. And that became perhaps an even more important part of the experiment. Because this time I didn't panic. I didn't interpret one lower score as failure. I simply returned to the consistent behaviors that had been working in my GREEN streak. Sleep. Hydration. Movement. Stress management. Recovery time. And within a few days, the stronger recovery scores returned. That taught me something important: Predictable performance does NOT mean perfect performance. It means that you've got to find a system you know how to return to. My GREEN scores are now predictable. STORY TWO — FIND THE LEVER Around the same time, another WHOOP user turned to me and asked “why am I stuck in RED (unrecovered) everyday?” His pattern looked completely different. His monthly recovery average was around 41%. Lots of yellow. Lots of red. And very little improvement. Instead of randomly changing everything, we looked at the inputs. Sleep. Stress. Training load. Recovery time. Hydration. And one variable stood out to me. Hydration. So rather than redesigning his entire life, we focused on consistently improving that one behavior. When I say he improved hydration, we increased not just water, but we added an electrolyte drink (Liquid IV sugar free[i]) to his water to replenish minerals like sodium and potassium that he was losing from sweating in the 115 degree weather we are experiencing at the moment in AZ. Then we watched the data. His recovery pattern improved. More yellows appeared. His averages increased. And his recovery became more consistent. Today I asked him what he's noticed with this one change, and he let me know that his scores have been creeping up slowly. No green scores yet, but he's high yellow, which shows me that he's cracking his recovery recipe. Now, that doesn't mean hydration is the magic answer for everyone. That's not the lesson. The lesson is: Find YOUR lever. For one person, it might be hydration. For someone else, it might be sleep. Alcohol. Stress. Training volume. Late-night eating. Travel. Or simply not allowing enough recovery between difficult training sessions. Your job isn't to copy someone else's system perfectly. Your job is to use feedback to discover what matters most for you. Find your gap in your recovery system and you unlock more consistent, predictable performance. TAKEAWAY #1 STOP GUESSING. START MEASURING. You cannot recognize a pattern you aren't observing. And you don't need WHOOP to do this. Just find what tool works best for you. You could track five simple things each morning: Sleep How well did I sleep? Energy How energetic do I feel? Stress How stressed or regulated do I feel? Movement What did I do yesterday? Recovery behaviors Did I hydrate, recover and give my body what it needed? Give each category a simple score out of 10. Then look at the entire week. Not  just one day. TIP TO IMPLEMENT: For the next seven days, spend 30 seconds each morning recording: Hours of sleep Energy from 1–10 Stress from 1–10 Yesterday's movement One recovery behavior Don't change anything yet. First, collect information. Look for patterns before looking for the solution. THE BIG REALIZATION As I studied both experiments, the framework became obvious. Recovery isn't something that simply happens to us. There are many things we can't control. But every day we can influence the probability of recovering well. Our choices create patterns. Patterns create trends. Trends influence adaptation. And over enough time... those adaptations influence performance. Which brings us to the system. THE PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM™ There are five steps. STEP 1 — MEASURE Awareness comes first. Track enough information to recognize trends. But remember: The goal isn't to become obsessed with data. (I'm borderline obsessed with mine). The goal is to use data to make better decisions. ASK YOURSELF: What's improving? What did I do to get this improvement? Write it down. What's declining? What did I do to tank my score? Write it down. And what repeatedly happens before each pattern? Learn your recovery recipe. What works for you? What does not work? TIP: Look at your weekly average instead of judging yourself by one day. One bad night doesn't define your health. One hard workout doesn't destroy your fitness. One red recovery doesn't erase your progress. Look for the trend. Learn what your personal recipe for success is. STEP 2 — MOVE Movement is the input. This is where Phase 3 begins. Movement challenges the system. We don't want to aim for a month of all green or high recoveries, because then we aren't challenging our system. Movement activates the brain and body and provides the stimulus from which adaptation can occur. But movement doesn't always mean crushing yourself in the gym. It might mean: Walking. Strength training. Hiking. Mobility. Cycling. Running. Playing a sport. Or simply interrupting long periods of sitting. TIP TO IMPLEMENT: Ask yourself each morning: "How will I move today?" Don't leave movement to chance. Put something on the calendar. Even a 20-minute walk counts. Consistency matters. STEP 3 — RECOVER This is the step I underestimated for years. I understood effort. I understood discipline. I understood training. But I didn't fully appreciate that the work isn't complete when the workout ends. The brain and body still have to process the stimulus. So recovery becomes an active part of the performance system. Protect sleep. Hydrate. Manage stress. Build recovery into the schedule. And learn when not to push. TIP TO IMPLEMENT: Create what I call your Recovery Minimums. Choose three behaviors that you protect even during busy weeks. For example: My Recovery Minimums ✓ Consistent sleep (going to bed and waking up at the same time) ✓ Daily hydration (I use liquid IV in the day and LMNT hot chocolate at night) ✓ Daily movement (I walk every morning, hike on the weekends, fit in gym workouts and strength training) to keep movement going. ✓ Stress regulation (always a work in progress, but breath work is my current way to manage stress) ✓ Time for recovery (I stack meditation and infrared sauna use together to save time). Your list may look different. But decide what your minimums are before life gets busy and you aren't putting time into recovery. STEP 4 — ADAPT This is the part we usually can't see. And it's one of the reasons people quit too early. Adaptation happens behind the scenes. You train. You recover. And your system responds. Over time, movement becomes easier. Your capacity expands. Your cardiovascular system becomes more efficient. Skills become more automatic. Your tolerance for challenge increases. Then one day... something that once felt difficult feels normal. TIP TO IMPLEMENT: Don't only measure outcomes. Look for evidence of adaptation. Ask: Is this workout getting easier? Am I recovering faster? Is my resting heart rate trending differently? Am I sleeping better? Look for how many wakes you have each night. Can I handle more work without feeling depleted? Is my concentration improving? Am I stronger? Do I have more energy? Those are clues that the system is adapting.   STEP 5 — PERFORM This is where most people want to start. Results. Achievement. The High Performance. But performance isn't Step One. It's Step Five. First we provide the stimulus. We move. Then we recover. Then we adapt. And eventually... performance becomes evidence that the earlier steps worked. You will notice you can sit longer, stay focused on one task, and see tasks through to completion. This changes the question from: "How can I perform better today?" to: "What can I do today that makes better performance more likely tomorrow?" That's a very different way of thinking. TAKEAWAY #2 DON'T TRY TO FIX EVERYTHING. One of the most useful things we learned from the second recovery experiment was that sometimes one behavior acts as a bottleneck. For the person with the low recovery score, hydration appeared to be an important lever. Stick to changing ONE thing at a time. When I first saw his HRV, I wanted to go there, but we started with hydration. So here's something you can try. Look at your own patterns and ask: "What is the ONE behavior that would make everything else work better?" Maybe it's getting to bed earlier. Maybe it's drinking more water. Maybe it's moving every day. Maybe it's reducing alcohol. Maybe it's taking a recovery day. Maybe it's managing evening stress. Start there. TIP: Run a seven-day experiment. Change one variable. Keep everything else reasonably consistent. Track what happens. Then evaluate. Don't guess. Test. This has been the most eye-opening part of finding my own personal recipe for high performance. Once you uncover yours, you can create your own predictable formula for high performance.   TAKEAWAY #3 CREATE A BASELINE YOU CAN RETURN TO. One of the biggest changes in my thinking came after the nine-green streak ended. My recovery dropped after hard training. But I knew what to do. I returned to the system. That's resilience. Not maintaining perfect conditions forever. But knowing how to return to your baseline when life knocks you away from it. Ask yourself: "When everything gets busy, what behaviors bring me back?" Write them down. That becomes your reset protocol. That's how I was able to create high recoveries the past few days making my monthly recovery a 16% increase over last month. TAKEAWAY #4 RECOVERY IS THE BRIDGE While developing this framework, I kept seeing the same image in my mind. A bridge. On one side is today's effort. On the other side is tomorrow's capability. Recovery is the bridge connecting the two. Without sufficient recovery, today's effort may never fully become tomorrow's capacity. With recovery, we give the brain and body an opportunity to adapt. Today's habits create the conditions for today's recovery. Recovery supports tomorrow's adaptation. Adaptation creates future capacity. And expanded capacity improves performance. That's the system. YOUR 7-DAY PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE EXPERIMENT Here's your action step from today's episode. For the next seven days: MEASURE Track sleep, energy, stress and how overall recovered you feel each day. If you don't have a device to do this, just rank yourself on a scale of 0-10. MOVE Do something intentional every day. RECOVER Protect the recovery behaviors you've identified as most important. Mine are daily meditation, journaling, hydration, breath work and sauna use. LOOK FOR ADAPTATION Notice what begins becoming easier or more consistent. Where do you feel stronger? REVIEW YOUR PERFORMANCE At the end of seven days, ask: What improved? What got worse? What behavior had the biggest effect? What should I repeat next week? That's it. You're not trying to create a perfect week. You're trying to learn how your own system works. I don't know what your recipe for high performance will look like, but once you've got this recipe, your life will never be the same. THE BIG TAKEAWAY After nearly 2,000 recovery scores, here's what I believe matters most. Don't chase the score. Chase the behaviors that create the score. (Notice what they are—write them down). Don't chase one perfect workout. Build consistency. Don't panic when the data drops. Investigate. Don't change ten things at once. Find the lever. And above all... don't confuse effort with adaptation. Sometimes the thing that moves us forward isn't doing more. It's allowing the work we've already done to become part of us. The goal isn't perfect recovery. The goal isn't nine green days (while I've got my eye on how I can make this 10)… The goal isn't controlling every variable in our lives. The goal is to create a system that makes better outcomes more likely. Better days become better weeks. Better weeks become better months. And over enough time... what once felt difficult can become your new normal. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude BONUS EPISODE 2: Find the Gap—How Recovery Unlocks Predictable Performance, here's where we are in The Brain's Operating System. Phase 1 taught us to regulate. Before we can learn, perform, or grow, we need the biological conditions that support safety and stability. Phase 2 taught us what drives us to act. We explored motivation, dopamine, beliefs, attention, and the internal chemistry that moves us toward a goal. And now... Phase 3 is teaching us how we change. We move. We create a stimulus. We recover. The brain and body adapt. Our capacity expands. And eventually, that adaptation shows up as better performance. That's why today's framework matters. Because when performance feels inconsistent, the answer isn't always to work harder. Sometimes we need to ask: Where is the gap in my system? Is it movement? Sleep? Hydration? Stress? Recovery time? Consistency? Because when we can identify the gap, we can begin to change the input. And when we change the input consistently... we create new conditions for adaptation. That's how performance begins to change. So remember the sequence: Measure. Move. Recover. Adapt. Perform. And then repeat. Because performance isn't a finish line. It's feedback from the system you're building.   When we complete Phase 3, we'll soon move into Phase 4—Connection, Emotion & Social Intelligence, where another layer enters the system: Other people. Relationships. Emotion. Trust. Communication. Empathy. Leadership. And then in Phase 5—Integration & Human Performance, we'll bring everything together: Regulation. Motivation. Movement. Recovery. Emotion. Relationships. Learning. Purpose. And performance. Because ultimately, no system works in isolation. Human performance is the result of all of these systems working together. FINAL TAKEAWAY If there's one idea I hope you remember from today's episode, it's this: Don't just chase the outcome. Study the system producing it. If your results aren't where you want them to be... find the gap. Because the gap may not be in your effort. It may be in your recovery. And when you find the gap in your recovery system... you unlock your next level of adaptation, capacity, and performance. Thank you for joining me for this second Bonus Episode. If today's framework helped connect the dots for you, I'd love to hear what you discover. What's the one habit that has the greatest impact on your recovery and performance? Sleep? Movement? Hydration? Stress management? Recovery time? And if you try the 7-Day Predictable Performance Experiment, pay attention to what your own data teaches you. Not whether every day is perfect. But what patterns begin to emerge. Until next time... Keep measuring. Keep moving. Keep recovering. Give your brain and body time to adapt. And keep building the systems that make better performance more predictable. Have an incredible week and we'll see you on EP 405 where we revisit Dr. Kristen Holmes and dive deep into more ways to improve our recovery., RESOURCES:   Phase 1: Regulation & Safety The Foundation Core Question: Is the nervous system safe enough to learn? Everything begins with regulation. Before we can focus, learn, lead, or perform, the brain first asks one fundamental question: Am I safe? Throughout Phase 1, our guests showed us that regulation isn't simply about reducing stress—it's about creating the biological conditions that allow the brain to learn, adapt, and thrive. Together we explored: Baland Jalal – how sleep, curiosity, imagination, and creativity prepare the brain for learning. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/hypnagogic-genius-capture-your-best-ideas-at-the-edge-of-sleep/ Dr. Bruce Perry – why regulation, rhythm, and relationships form the foundation of every healthy nervous system.  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/safety-first-why-a-regulated-brain-is-the-key-to-learning/ Dr. Sui Wong – how lifestyle medicine and autonomic balance build lifelong brain resilience. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/your-eyes-the-brain-s-early-warning-system/ Rohan Dixit – how heart rate variability gives us real-time feedback on our ability to regulate stress. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/breathe-to-reset-how-hrv-tech-reveals-hidden-stress/ Dr. Kristen Holmes – how recovery metrics reveal our physiological readiness to perform. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/kristen-holmes-from-whoopcom-on-unlocking-a-better-you-measuring-sleep-recovery-and-strain/ Dr. Antonio Zadra – how sleep and dreaming consolidate memories, regulate emotions, and generate insight. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/when-brains-dream-how-sleep-integrates-emotion-insight-and-creativity/ Together these conversations taught us that sleep and stress regulation aren't optional—they're the operating system that allows every higher brain function to work. Phase 2: Motivation & Neurochemistry The Direction Core Question: What moves us into action? Once the brain feels safe, it becomes ready to pursue goals. In Phase 2, we explored the internal chemistry that transforms intention into action. Our experts helped us understand that sustainable motivation isn't about willpower—it's about aligning our beliefs, thoughts, attention, energy, and movement. Together we discovered: Bob Proctor — our beliefs determine the direction of our lives. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/belief-first-the-neuroscience-of-motivation/ Dr. Carolyn Leaf — our thinking literally changes our brain chemistry. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/thoughts-as-biology-how-your-mind-shapes-neurochemistry/ Dr. John Medina — attention determines what the brain encodes and remembers. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/theory-of-mind-the-missing-link-between-attention-reward-and-motivation Dr. Anna Lembke- Dopamine, Motivation and Why the Brain Repeats Behavior https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dopamine-nation-the-pleasure%e2%80%93pain-balance-that-drives-motivation/ Dr. Friederike Fabritius — managing our energy allows high performance to become sustainable. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/fun-fear-focus-closing-the-motivation-loop/ Dr. Chuck Hillman & Paul Zientarski — movement activates the brain, preparing it to learn. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/move-to-learn-how-movement-activates-the-brain-and-fuels-motivation/ By the end of Phase 2, we introduced what became The Motivation Loop, showing how beliefs influence thoughts, thoughts influence actions, actions create results, and results reinforce future beliefs. Phase 3: Movement, Learning & Human Performance The Transformation Core Question: How does movement change the brain—and how does recovery transform that change into performance? Now we're taking the next step. Phase 3 builds on everything we've learned so far. If Phase 1 created a regulated nervous system... If Phase 2 created motivation and direction... Phase 3 explains how the brain and body actually become stronger. Together we've explored this process through conversations with: Dr. Chuck Hillman & Paul Zientarski — why movement activates the brain before learning. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-first-how-a-20%e2%80%91minute-walk-lights-up-the-brain/ Dr. John Ratey — how exercise builds a healthier, younger brain. https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/movement-matters-how-every-move-rewires-the-brain/ Dr. Kristen Holmes — why recovery determines adaptation and readiness. Dr. John Medina — how attention transforms movement into lasting learning. Jason Whitrock — how metabolism and cellular energy fuel long-term performance. WHERE WE ARE GOING NEXT Phase 4 — Connection, Emotion & Social Intelligence The Human System Core Question: How do we thrive with other people? The brain didn't evolve in isolation—it evolved through relationships. In Phase 4, we'll explore emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, trust, leadership, and psychological safety to understand how our relationships shape learning, well-being, and performance. Phase 5 — Integration & Human Performance The Complete System Core Question: How do all the systems work together? In our final phase, we'll bring everything together—regulation, motivation, movement, emotion, relationships, learning, and recovery—into one integrated framework. We'll discover how these systems work together to create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. 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Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become Brain of Britain 2026.Spotlight rounds are Apollo 13, the Russian Far East, Catherine of Aragon and Sophie Germain.Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Producer: Ami Gill Production Coordinator: Kate Scarbrough Producer: David Bodycombe Executive Producers: Justin Scroggie and Jago LeeA TellTale Industries/Format People production for BBC Radio 4.

On a new episode of The Fellas with Anthony Gargano & Geoff Schwartz, the guys talk about Thursday's electric Hall of Fame Game Matchup between the Panthers and Cardinals . The guys react to the latest NFL training camp headlines and answer why every team feels optimistic during this time period. The fellas highlight the Dodgers recent struggles and why it’s happening. They then review the College Football AP top 25. Brad “The Brain” Feinberg jumps on with the fellas & MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subtitle: A Nasal Spray Longevity Screen, Why Less Protein May Age You Better, Cadaver Skin Injectables, Art's Effect on Biological Age, and Which Anti-Aging Interventions Actually Move the Needle Nasal Spray Ingredient Emerges As Unexpected Longevity Candidate In Massive Drug Screen Researchers mapped 2,358 longevity-associated genes across the body's broader protein and signaling networks, then screened 6,442 approved drugs to see which ones nudged those aging pathways in a healthier direction. Oxymetazoline, the active ingredient in nasal sprays like Afrin, was among 21 standout candidates, with a predicted pathway running through the ACKR3 receptor and connecting to major aging proteins including NF-kB, TP53, and AKT1. Host Dave Asprey explains why this computational screen is a promising research lead rather than a protocol, and why chronic use of a vasoconstricting nasal spray carries real risks regardless of what a network analysis suggests. Sources: https://www.inc.com/lucia-auerbach/scientists-screened-6442-drugs-for-longevity-common-nasal-spray-emerged-as-a-surprising-candidate/91381000 https://www.sciencealert.com/medications-already-in-pharmacies-may-slow-aging-and-scientists-are-narrowing-them-down https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12425021/ ~~ New Review Of 350+ Studies Asks Whether Less Protein Means Longer Life A review spanning more than 350 studies found that protein restriction consistently extended lifespan and improved metabolic health across mice, rats, flies, and fish, with smaller human studies showing improvements in body fat and fasting glucose even when total calorie intake rose. Researchers point to FGF21, a liver hormone that rises under protein or amino acid scarcity and boosts energy expenditure and glucose regulation, as a key mechanism. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why blanket protein advice fails older adults preserving muscle and highly active people just as badly as it fails everyone else, and why matching intake to actual biology beats maximizing protein at every meal. Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/why-reducing-protein-intake-could-promote-healthy-aging-new-research https://time.com/article/2026/08/03/eat-less-protein-age-better-live-longer/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260801042811.htm https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-blue/fulltext/S2949-8821(26)00079-9 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8991228/ https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1137190 ~~ Processed Cadaver Skin Injectable Enters The Anti-Aging Market As Elravie Re2O A new injectable called Elravie Re2O, short for "return to your 20s," is made from donated human skin processed to remove living cells and most genetic material, leaving a collagen-rich extracellular matrix that gets injected into the face and neck as a biological scaffold rather than a simple filler. Human-derived tissue matrices already have a track record in burn and wound care, but this specific product is not yet FDA-approved and lacks comparative trial data against existing fillers. Host Dave Asprey separates legitimate regenerative medicine from a novel cosmetic product still waiting on long-term safety and consistency data. Sources: https://nypost.com/2026/07/21/health/the-hottest-new-anti-aging-treatment-cadaver-skin/ https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article316698211.html https://www.miamiherald.com/living/article316698295.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12985180/ https://laboderm-skin.com/elravie-re2o-application/ ~~ UCL Study Finds Weekly Arts Engagement Tracks With Slower Epigenetic Aging A University College London study of more than 3,500 adults found that people who engaged weekly with arts and culture, including painting, music, museums, and theater, showed a roughly four percent slower pace of aging on the DunedinPACE clock and appeared about one biological year younger on PhenoAge, with the effect holding after adjusting for income, education, smoking, and physical activity. Benefits appeared whether people were actively creating art or simply attending performances and exhibits. Host Dave Asprey argues this expands what counts as a health input beyond molecules and devices, since novelty, meaning, and social connection influence the nervous system too. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818172/study-arts-slow-biological-aging https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260511/Regular-arts-engagement-may-help-slow-biological-aging-process.aspx https://studyfinds.com/arts-culture-may-slow-aging/ ~~ Review Of 41 Human Studies Ranks Which Interventions Actually Shift Epigenetic Clocks A review of 41 human studies testing interventions against newer-generation epigenetic clocks found favorable changes for exercise, caloric restriction, omega-3s, plant-rich diets, multivitamins, semaglutide, pitavastatin, and ketamine, while nicotinamide riboside, rapamycin, and senolytics showed no detected clock improvement in the studies reviewed. Semaglutide produced the strongest single result, slowing DunedinPACE by about nine percent in a trial of adults with HIV-associated fat redistribution, though a separate fatty liver study produced mixed outcomes. Host Dave Asprey explains why a strong mechanistic story does not guarantee a moved biomarker, and why clinical outcomes, functional measures, and safety data all matter alongside any single clock reading. Sources: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/genetics/articles/10.3389/fgene.2026.1836446/full https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42294499/ https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260616/Semaglutide-omega-3s-and-diet-shift-epigenetic-aging-clocks-in-human-studies.aspx https://www.nature.com/articles/s41514-026-00383-9 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12338914/ https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-popular-glp-drug-biological-aging.html https://www.creativebiomart.net/blog/semaglutide-may-slow-epigenetic-aging-in-humans https://www.aging-us.com/article/202913/text https://superpower.com/guides/can-you-reverse-epigenetic-age https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01836-7 https://www.businessinsider.com/first-ever-reverse-aging-drug-was-just-injected-into-a-human-2026-6 ~~ This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity enthusiasts, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level insights into a computational drug-repurposing screen, the case for eating less protein, a new regenerative injectable made from human tissue, the biological effect of creative engagement, and a data-driven ranking of which longevity interventions actually move epigenetic clocks. Host Dave Asprey connects computational biology, nutrition science, regenerative medicine, and biomarker research into practical frameworks for evaluating what belongs in a real longevity protocol versus what belongs on a watch list. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: oxymetazoline longevity, drug repurposing screen aging, ACKR3 receptor aging pathway, protein restriction longevity, FGF21 hormone aging, low protein diet healthspan, cadaver skin injectable, Elravie Re2O, extracellular matrix regenerative medicine, anti-aging injectable 2026, arts engagement biological age, DunedinPACE epigenetic clock, PhenoAge biological age, epigenetic clock interventions, semaglutide epigenetic aging, rapamycin epigenetic clock, senolytics human trials, biological age testing, biohacking news 2026, Dave Asprey, The Human Upgrade Thank you to our sponsors! - KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/and use code DAVE for 20% off - Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. Get your ticket now at wonderlandconference.com. - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Resources: • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:19 – Anti-Aging Drug Screening 01:43 – Protein Restriction & Aging 03:36 – New Skin Injectable 05:23 – Arts & Longevity 07:30 – Biohacking Interventions Reviewed 08:51 – Semaglutide & Aging Clocks 09:29 – Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get Ben's new book Keto Flex here → https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Out of every superfood, supplement, and biohack Ben has studied in 18 years, one thing beats them all. And it's completely free. In this Freedom Friday episode, Ben Azadi and Alex break down "Vitamin G," gratitude, and why it might be the most underrated tool for your brain, your body, and your metabolism. This isn't woo woo. They get into the actual science of how gratitude rewires your brain, lowers cortisol, strengthens your immune system, and even shows up in your mitochondria. What we get into: Why gratitude is a feeling, not a checklist, and the small shift that changes everything The Harvard study on 49,275 nurses that tied gratitude to a 9% drop in all-cause mortality How gratitude lowers cortisol through oxytocin, and why that matters for belly fat and sleep The reticular activating system and the "red Audi" effect that trains your brain to see more good A simple 3-minute morning and night practice you can start tonight The Vitamin G movement, and the one text that could transform your relationships One line to remember: Gratitude is strength training for your soul. The more you take, the more you produce. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals → https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Ben's website → http://www.benazadi.com

When a psychologist who studies well-being ends up with a brain tumor, what happens when she puts her own research into practice? Christina Costa goes beyond the "fight" narrative of cancer — or any formidable personal journey — to highlight the brain benefits of an empowering alternative to fostering resilience in the face of unexpected challenges: gratitude.(This episode originally aired in 2023.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Orgasm Code: How Pleasure Rewires Your Nervous System for Longevity & Healing | Regena Thomashauer (Mama Gena) Most people think pleasure is a distraction from performance. This episode proves the opposite: your orgasm is a biohacking tool wired directly into your nervous system, your hormones, and your longevity. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Regena Thomashauer, known worldwide as Mama Gena, founder and CEO of the School of Womanly Arts and a New York Times bestselling author. For over three decades she has taught hundreds of thousands of women how to reclaim pleasure as a source of power, and her work has redefined what modern feminism and embodiment look like in practice. Dave and Regena break down the actual biology behind orgasm: the oxytocin, prolactin, and endorphin cascade that shifts the body out of fight or flight and into repair, the role of sleep optimization in processing trauma, and how chronic disconnection from pleasure keeps people stuck in survival mode instead of human performance mode. They dig into semen retention research and its link to longevity and anti-aging, why shame around the body blocks neuroplasticity and emotional healing, and how learning to regulate arousal, rage, and surrender is its own form of nervous system hacking. This is a masterclass in reclaiming a part of your biology most people were never taught to understand, let alone optimize. This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, human performance, brain optimization, functional medicine, longevity, and building a body and mind that can hold more pleasure, more power, and more presence. You'll Learn: How orgasm triggers an oxytocin, prolactin, and endorphin cascade that lowers cortisol and drives real nervous system repair Why the Daoist approach to semen retention is tied to longevity and anti-aging in men How chronic shame and disconnection from the body block neuroplasticity and keep trauma stuck The link between sleep optimization, hormone regulation, and processing deep emotional wounds How to move rage and grief through the body instead of suppressing them Why relaxation, not effort, is the real key to expanding pleasure and human performance How devotional presence between partners creates measurable shifts in nervous system state Thank you to our sponsors! - ECHO Water | Go to http://echowater.com/daveand use code DAVE10 for 10% off your ECHO Flask. - Suppgrade Labs | Get real restorative sleep with Quiet Mode. Use code DAVE15 at shopsuppgradelabs.com. - Timeline | Visit timeline.com/dave to learn more about Mitopure and get 20% off your first order for a limited time. - Just Thrive | Get a free 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Just Thrive Probiotic subscription at https://get.justthrivehealth.com/pages/asprey Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Mama Gena, Regena Thomashauer, On Our Knees book, Pussy A Reclamation, School of Womanly Arts, orgasm and oxytocin, prolactin endorphins orgasm, extended orgasm training, semen retention benefits, Daoist orgasm practices, Lafayette Morehouse, truth tantrum tender tantrum, clitoris anatomy explained, vulva versus vagina, goddess archetypes women, embodiment practice trauma, devotion versus attention, Dave Asprey Mama Gena, female pleasure biohacking, nervous system relaxation orgasm Resources: • Order Regena's New Book On Our Knee's and visit her website at: https://mamagenas.com/books/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15? • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:21 –Intro 07:24 – Orgasm saved my life 16:34 – The body's medicine cabinet 20:08 – Meaning of On Our Knees 27:34 – Betrayal and forgiveness 37:05 – Righteous anger vs. stridence 47:02 – Semen retention practice 52:51 – Energetic heart connection 01:00:53 – Daoist orgasm equations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3491: Doctor Jenny Brockis breaks down what severe chronic stress actually does inside the body and brain, from the toxic effect of cortisol on our neurons to the research linking repeated midlife stress with a higher risk of dementia. She also puts those findings in perspective rather than adding one more thing to worry about. Then she points to the healthy habits that bring stress back under control, including exercise, meditation, and talking to someone you trust. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2011/7/19/stress-bad-for-body-and-brain/ Quotes to ponder: "Severe chronic stress is bad for our health." "The bottom line is that the effect of stress on our health and well-being should not be underestimated." "Take the necessary steps to bring your stress under control and minimise any potential risk to the health of your body and brain." Optimal Health Daily is a daily health and wellness podcast where we narrate the best articles on nutrition, fitness, weight loss, and healthy habits, read to you by a professional narrator so you can improve your health a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think they're just getting older.  The afternoon crashes. The stubborn belly fat. The aching joints. Brain fog. Poor sleep. Low energy. Rising cholesterol. Increasing blood pressure.But what if these aren't simply signs of aging at all?In this episode, Dr. Thomas Hemingway explains how to turn back your biologic clock 10-20 years and get the energy you've always desired so you can not only add years to your life, but more importantly, add life to your years.Have a Listen and Share with a Friend!**Free PDF:  "How I Got 16 Years Younger. (How to Reverse Your Biological age)   Inside the PDF, we pull back the curtain on how to get 10-20 years younger biologically with proven steps that work.*And, in my new Performance, and Longevity medical practice we specialize in turning back your biological age and OPTIMIZING HORMONES so you can feel a decade or more younger so you can do the things you want to do that you thought were no longer possible due to your age.  Join the waitlist here!*Don't wait to Prioritize your health, Start Today with the Simple and Powerful Steps detailed in my Best-selling book, PREVENTABLE.*ACCESS my FREE workshop, "GET 10 Years Younger, Stronger, and Sharper"  How to turn back your biological age 10-20 years so you can do the things you want to do that you no longer thought possible due to your age.  Perform at your best and live your best life!Join my Free Masterclass on Midlife Hormones, "Why You Don't Feel like Yourself anymore and What to Do about it!"JET LAG Survival Guide.  Free PDF!*GET DIRECT ACCESS to DR. HEMINGWAY in these AMAZING COURSES!**Free Resource:  "The 7 lab tests your doctor likely is not checking and could be the key to why you don't feel your best." *Don't Forget to SHARE with a Friend and please drop a Review:) It means the world!Mahalo and Aloha andTo your health,

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In today's episode, Gina discusses Claire Weekes' idea of "the habit of fear" and how anxiety is often largely a learned pattern of sensations, interpretation of these sensations and exaggerated emotional reactions to these sensations and interpretations. Learning to reinterpret anxiety related bodily sensations as not necessarily threatening or dangerous can go a long way to helping us in our anxiety recovery. Listen in and strengthen your ability to interpret bodily sensations and environmental factors in ways that do not signal danger to your body-mind and become more resilient and less anxious today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Do not be bluffed by your feelings.-Claire WeekesChapters0:27 Habit of Fear6:14 Don't Be Bluffed7:42 Predictive Brain Explained12:47 New Paths of Recovery18:04 Learning, Not Just Knowing22:12 Practical Steps to Respond25:41 Anxiety Returning AgainSummaryIn this episode we explore Claire Weekes' idea of the “habit of fear” and how anxiety can become a learned pattern through repetition. We discuss how fear may start with a body sensation, a frightening interpretation, and then more physical alarm, until the brain begins to expect danger from similar cues.We explain that the nervous system can become sensitized and that modern terms such as conditioned responses, neural pathways, and the predictive brain help describe the same process. We look at how the brain makes predictions from past experiences and how those predictions can trigger checking, bracing, avoidance, and reassurance seeking.We also cover Claire Weekes's reminder to “not be bluffed by your feelings,” meaning that sensations can feel convincing without actually signaling danger. We discuss how short-term relief can reinforce the old fear pathway, while allowing sensations, thoughts, and uncertainty without reacting helps create a new response.Finally, we emphasize that progress is not measured by never feeling fear again. We focus on returning to ordinary life, reducing monitoring, and noticing when an old alarm is active without treating it as an emergency.#Anxiety #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #ClaireWeeks #HabitOfFear #AnxietyRelief #PanicAttack #NervousSystem #NervousSystemRegulation #PredictiveBrain #NeuralPathways #ConditionedResponse #AnxietyRecovery #OvercomingAnxiety #AcceptanceAndCommitment #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #StressRelief #Mindfulness #SelfCare #EmotionalWellness #AnxietySupport #InnerPeace #CalmYourMind #HealYourNervousSystem #BodyAwareness #Overthinking #MentalWellness #HolisticHealth #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Gut-Lung Axis: The Missing Link in Chronic Inflammation & Aging | Dr. Vivek Lal Your lungs have a microbiome, and almost no one is talking about it. This episode reveals the hidden pathway behind asthma, chronic inflammation, and slow aging, and gives you a science-backed way to biohack your breath from the inside out. Get A generous discount on Resbiotic by going to: https://resbiotic.com/ and using code ‘DAVE20' Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Vivek Lal, MD, FAAP, a double board-certified physician scientist who discovered the gut-lung axis while running the Pulmonary Microbiome Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He serves as Director of Clinical Innovation at UAB's Marnix Heersink Institute of Biomedical Innovation and trained in pulmonary and vascular biology at UT Southwestern before completing MIT's executive program in drug and device development. As a serial entrepreneur through his venture studio Biostack Ventures, he founded and now serves as CEO of Resbiotic Nutrition, and also launched Alveolus Bio, an FDA-track pulmonary drug development company. His decade of research turned into the world's first probiotic built specifically for respiratory health. Dave and Vivek break down MMP-9, the overlooked inflammatory pathway that drives collagen breakdown, chronic lung disease, and accelerated aging throughout the body. They cover why germ-free mice outperform normal mice, how antibiotics and toxic mold reshape your lung bacteria for years, why breathwork actually changes your lung microbiome, and how postbiotics and inhaled probiotics could become the next frontier in functional medicine. Along the way they get into supplement formulation, drug development red tape, and why self-experimentation should be treated as a right, not a privilege. You'll Learn: What the gut-lung axis is and how gut bacteria control inflammation in your lungs Why MMP-9 may be the next major longevity pathway after sirtuins How antibiotics, toxic mold, and vaping damage your lung microbiome long term Why breathwork and lung training measurably change your lung bacteria How postbiotics and inhaled probiotics could replace inhalers and steroids Why product-level clinical testing matters more than single-ingredient hype How self-experimentation, AI, and personalized data are reshaping medicine Thank you to our sponsors! - ELITE Performance Coaching | If you'd like to discover where you may be addicted to struggle, allergic to success, and what may be standing between you and your next breakthrough, visit FastestChange.com - ZenBud | Dave's Nervous System Biohack. 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