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Mike Sweeney (@thelowcarb_rd) is passionate about helping people with chronic disease avoid the chronic struggles that he himself faced. He reversed his own pre diabetes and keeps his IBS under control by living a low carb lifestyle. In 2024 he helped over 40 patients achieve diabetes remission and 15 patients become symptom free from IBS. Mike's passion isn't just about food, it's about empowering people to take control of their health. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Mike talk about… (00:00) Intro (02:39) Mike's educational background and nutritional journey (07:35) Mike's first experience with the keto diet (16:30) The connection between carnivore/keto, mental health, and other positive health outcomes (19:42) The good health outcomes associated with higher protein intake (25:40) Why people generally do not like dietitians and nutritionists (30:29) Why it is so important in medicine and nutrition to keep an open mind and review the actual evidence for any position or recommendation before making a judgment (35:05) Why zebras don't get ulcers (37:23) How industry and research is captured and made to serve corporate interests rather than public health (42:24) Educating versus legislating to achieve public health (01:04:45) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (book): https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698 Mike Sweeney: X: https://x.com/thelowcarb_rd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikesweeneydietitian/ Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888 Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/
In this conversation, Dr. Beth Westie shares her journey from chiropractic medicine to specializing in women's health and nutrition. She discusses her personal struggles with ovarian cysts and the lack of answers from traditional medicine, which led her to explore women's hormones and health. This episode also highlights: How modern testing methods, such as DUTCH testing, can provide a comprehensive approach to women's health The importance of understanding the HPA axis, cortisol levels, and nutrient depletion How stress impacts hormonal balance and weight loss The need for a holistic approach to health that includes dietary considerations and mental well-being How DUTCH testing can provide insights into hormonal and metabolic health Show Notes:Learn more about Dr. Beth Westie and follow her on Instagram @drbethwestie. Check out Robert Sapolsky's book, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, recommended by Dr. Westie. Become a DUTCH Provider today to learn more about using the DUTCH Test in your practice.
Hi This is Brad Weisman - Click Here to Send Me a Text MessageImagine facing a defining moment where a lifelong dream slips through your fingers, yet finding the strength to pivot and redefine success. Meet Nina Sossaman-Pogue, affectionately known as the "resilience queen," as she recounts her journey from aspiring Olympian to esteemed news anchor, and beyond. Her insights on resilience, drawn from personal triumphs and setbacks, remind us of the extraordinary power to rise and transform the narrative of our lives.Shifting gears in life can be daunting, especially when it means leaving behind a successful career. Join us as Nina shares her humorous take on navigating career transitions at 50, and how she embraced opportunities in the emerging digital landscape after her career in journalism came to an unexpected halt. Her story is a testament to the courage needed to venture into the unknown, showcasing that even after a celebrated career, there's always room for reinvention and growth.In a world dominated by social media, the allure of comparison culture can be overwhelming. Listen as Nina and I unpack the pervasive issue of FOMO and the illusion of perfect lives online. Drawing from insights in "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," we explore the absurdity of constant comparison and stress over imagined threats. Through metaphor and personal experience, we emphasize the importance of embracing our individuality and focusing on the present to break free from the cycle of envy and dissatisfaction. ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show (formerly known as Real Estate and YOU), where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!
On this episode of This vs. That, we explore the fascinating topic of good stress versus bad stress with our guest Eliza Huie, Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church and biblical counseling instructor at Reform Theological Seminary. We discuss how certain types of stress can actually be beneficial for growth and motivation, while other forms can be detrimental to our wellbeing. Drawing from her expertise as a licensed professional counselor and author of "I'm Stressed: A Path from Pressure to Peace," we examine the differences between "eustress" (good stress) and "distress" (bad stress). We also explore how stress can strengthen us physically, mentally, and spiritually, while uncovering practical ways to manage and understand the role of stress in our daily lives. Resources Mentioned: Trauma Aware: A Christian's Guide to Providing Help and Care by Eliza Huie I'm Stressed: A Path from Pressure to Peace by Eliza Huie Knowing God by Jerry Bridges Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer --- We're really excited to tell you about Anchored Virtual's new podcast, Consult the Counselor. There are very few spaces that are designed for long form conversations on difficult counseling topics. On Consult a Counselor, that's what we want to provide. In each episode, we invite two of our counselors at Anchored Virtual into a deep dive conversation on a counseling topic. Once a month, we'll release episodes on issues such as addictions, trauma, church hurt, infertility, forgiveness, abuse, and more. You'll get to hear expert counselors discuss the nuances and challenges of these issues and ultimately apply the hope of the gospel in practical and meaningful ways. To listen search for Consult the Counselor wherever you listen to podcasts. ---- Have you ever experienced the pain of church hurt? Whether it's disappointment caused by leaders, hurtful actions from fellow members, or wounds from the larger church community, these experiences can leave us wondering why we should stay. Join us for Finding Purpose and the Pain of Church Hurt, an auxiliary event at the Gospel Coalition Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. This special session will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd from 4:45 to 6 p. m. hosted by Anchored Virtual. Join Rebekah Hannah, Dr. Michael Keller, and Dr. Michael Kruger, as they explore how God can transform even the deepest wounds into growth, resilience, and renewed faith. Whether you're in the pew or the pulpit, this session will speak to anyone navigating the hard realities of church hurt. Join us online or in person. You can register now at anchoredvirtual.com/tgc
My guest today is Casey Glass. Casey is the founder of Warfighter Health and Performance and for the past 11 years has been a Special Operations Strength Coach for US SOF units. Casey's Grew up on a ranch in Texas. In college, she played soccer at Texas Christian University and interned with the strength and conditioning staff her senior year. While pursuing her master's in health and Fitness at Purdue University she became their Graduate Assistant Strength Coach. She then went on to work for the University of Arkansas for 4.5 years starting as a paid intern and leaving as the Associate Director of Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning. Eleven years ago she accepted a position that would change her life working in the Human Performance Program for a US Special Operations unit working to improve our warfighters' operational performance and resilience. Last year she founded Warfighter Health and Performance an organization designed to bring the experience and skills our SOF units are receiving to law enforcement special operations units. Book Recommendation:Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - ISBN-13: 978-0805073690Building the Elite by Craig Weller & Jonathan Pope - ISBN-13: 978-0578918099Contact Info:https://www.warfighterhp.com https://www.linktr.ee/warfighterhp
Today, we're chatting with Róisín O' Hea, Journalist turned PR Consultant who has branched out into Mindfulness.Originally from Cork, Róisín now lives in Dublin where she has her own company O Hea PR. Mindfulness is an essential part of life for Róisín, and she decided to follow that passion by completing a Masters in Mindfulness in UCC. We hope you enjoy our chat with Róisín and think our discussion around mindfulness and self-care is the perfect listen as we embark on a brand new year.As a bonus, Roisín recorded a short mindful exercise for us. You can listen to it from approx. 1 hour 6.30 mins.Mindfulness Books and Apps Mentioned in the episode:Books:Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic WorldWhy Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Dr. Robert M. SapolskyMindfulness for Beginners by John Kabat-ZinnSelf-Compassion by Kristin NeffWild Hope by Donna AshworthEverybody is a poem. Mid life in poems by Jan BriertonApps:HeadspaceCalmJKZ Meditations- - -Thanks to Helen Becerra for the artwork and Mark Neville for the mixing.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/make-it-work License code: PLGGIGEZMJI9NR3G and https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/funky-junkLicense code: BZFZTXSSQI4PW6NW ---Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @another.chapter.podcastVisit our website www.anotherchapterpodcast.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Arwen Podesta, an addiction specialist and integrative psychiatrist, about the science of addiction, with a focus on how drugs impact the brain.We break down how substances like alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine, and particularly opiates like fentanyl affect brain function. Dr. Podesta explains the role of our dopamine, serotonin, and opioid systems in driving cravings and addiction.We also discuss the potential benefits and risks of substances like psilocybin, cannabis, and ketamine, along with the causes of addiction—from genetics to environment—and possible solutions, including nature, connection, psychedelics, and nutrition.Learn about addiction in animals and how their behaviors shed light on human struggles with addiction.Join us for an action-packed conversation that uncovers the complexities of addiction and explores new approaches to understanding and addressing it.RESOURCESARTICLES- Magic Mushrooms, Teens, and Young Adults by Mark GoldBOOKS- HOOKED by Arwen Podesta- Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - Zoobiquity by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn BowersORGANIZATIONS- HMP Global- Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH)- Integrative Psychiatry Institute- Psychiatry Redefined- UCLAPEOPLE- Mark Gold- Matthew Perry**Connect and Learn More** website: podestawellness.combook: HOOKEDInstagram: @podesta.wellnessLinkedIn: /arwen-podesta-md-8a396042
In today's episode, I interview Natalie Deering, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and host of That Wellness Podcast. Together, we explore practical and spiritual approaches to anxiety, offering tools to transform anxiety from an adversary into an ally. We discuss personal experiences, explain key IFS concepts like "trailheads," and share exercises to regulate the nervous system and foster self-compassion.Key Topics Discussed:Understanding anxiety as a trailhead (find out what a trailhead is in IFS too!)Practical self-regulation tools.The role of fear in anxiety.Spiritual integration.Everyday self-embodiment practices (SEEs).Read the show notes and/or ask Natalie a question hereRelated Resources:Connect with Natalie on her website and on Instagram.Listen to Natalie's podcast, That Wellness Podcast.Check out the books Natalie mentioned, “Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers” and “Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety: Stop the Cycle of Worry, Fatigue, and Sugar Cravings with Simple Protein-Rich Foods.” Are you wondering what is happening inside your own painful and confusing marriage? I wrote another book just for you called Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage: A Christian Woman's Guide to Hidden Emotional and Spiritual Abuse.My newest book, All the Scary Little Gods, is a spiritual memoir using IFS about healing from religious trauma and toxic programming. Flying Free is my online membership program designed for Christian women in emotionally abusive marriages. Whether you want to stay in your marriage or leave, we want to equip and support you through this program.Flying Higher is my online membership program for Christian women interested in 10Xing their self-development progress. Natalie Deering is a licensed mental health therapist and IFS level 2 practitioner who specializes in using Internal Family Systems therapy to help people get to know their authentic selves and heal the parts of them that are stuck in the past. Natalie hosts That Wellness Podcast, a podcast that provides interesting IFS-related interviews and meditations for people who are doing healing work on their inner parts using IFS.
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We dive into the mind of Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist, primatologist, and author, as he unpacks some of today's most challenging questions about human nature, choice, and resilience. With over 30 years of research on baboons and human behavior, Sapolsky brings a unique lens to questions about free will, the effects of stress, and how trauma can reverberate through generations. OUR GUEST Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. His most recent book, Behave, was a New York Times bestseller and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” He and his wife live in San Francisco. ROBERT SAPOLSKY
For the full and ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus Poler Family Professor and chair of the psychology department at Amherst College Dr. Catherine Sanderson joins Ron Steslow to talk about happiness and how to harness the power of a positive mindset. (02:49) The negative connotation of the “power of positive thinking” and adopting a growth mindset (11:32) Revisiting the myth of monsters (13:13) Redemption and reconciliation, and applying a growth mindset to others: the “fundamental attribution error” (20:05) Let's talk about stress (22:43) Grieving shared loss and uncertainty (28:20) Adequate sleep and happiness (32:04) Smiling through the pain...and other methods (36:17) Importance of conversations and meaningful relationships (39:10) Bringing people together for political engagement The Positive Shift by Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://benbellabooks.com/shop/the-positive-shift/ Politicology - March 10: Becoming Moral Rebels with Dr. Catherine Sanderson https://politicology.com/episodes/dr-catherine-sanderson-becoming-moral-rebels/ The Victory Lab by Sasha Issenberg https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215192/the-victory-lab-by-sasha-issenberg/ Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805073690 Are you learning from Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate! Follow Catherine and Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandersonSpeaks https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I interview Dr. Ken Sharlin, a neurologist and the author of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, to discuss Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and ALS. Dr. Sharlin explores the symptoms, causes, and potential breakthroughs in treating these diseases through both conventional and functional medicine.What We Discuss:Parkinson's Symptoms and Early Signs: Both motor symptoms (such as tremors, rigidity, and shuffling gait) and non-motor symptoms (including anxiety, depression, constipation, and REM sleep behavior disorder) can appear during a pre-motor phase that may last over a decade before diagnosis. The Neuroscience of Parkinson's: We explore how dopamine loss and damage to the basal ganglia disrupt movement, highlighting the role of dopamine in the disease's hallmark symptoms.Current Treatments: While there's no cure, treatments like levodopa manage symptoms. Diagnostic tools like DAT and SPECT scans reveal brain abnormalities that guide treatment.Levodopa: This vital medication helps restore dopamine but can cause side effects like psychosis, making it important to balance with functional approaches. Explore its science, benefits, risks, and limitations. Environmental Factors: Toxins, head injuries, and gut health may contribute to Parkinson's, with inflammation and oxidative stress playing key roles in its development.Gut-Brain Connection: We discuss how gut health affects brain function and the potential of diet and probiotics to slow disease progression.Diet and Lifestyle: A plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet, along with sleep, exercise, and stress management, is crucial for brain health and reducing inflammation.Understanding Systems Biology: We explore systems biology and how our interconnected bodily systems influence neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, advocating for a holistic strategy instead of just treating individual organs or symptoms. Reversing Cognitive Decline: Dr. Sharlin shares success stories of reversing Alzheimer's through functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and controlling inflammation.RESOURCESBOOKS- An Essay on the Shaking Palsy by James Parkinson- The Healthy Brain Toolbox by Dr. Ken Sharlin- Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky DRUGS- Aducanumab (Aduhelm)- Donanemab (Kisunla)- Fluoxetine (Prozac)- Omeprazole (Prilosec, Losec)- Lecanemab (Leqembi) - Levodopa and Carbidopa (Sinemet)MOVIES & TV- Awakenings- Star Trek- Supersize MePEOPLE- Barbara Pickut- Brett Favre- Hans Selye- James Parkinson- Leonardo da Vinci- Morgan Spurlock- Robert Sapolsky- Robin Williams- Robert De Niro- Walter CannonORGANIZATIONS- Bened Life- Biogen- Eli Lilly- Eisai - Green Bay Packers- The Institute for Functional Medicine- University of MichiganVOCABULARY- Alpha-synuclein- Amyloid- Cytochrome P450- Cytokines- Electron transport chain- General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)- Glutathione- Glycolysis- Krebs Cycle - Lateral ventricles- Montreal Cognitive Assessment- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)- mTOR pathway- Peroxide- Postencephalitic Parkinsonism - Superoxide- Tau PET imaging- Trichloroethylene- Urea cycleConnect & Learn MoreWebsite: functionalmedicine.doctor Book: healthybraintoolbox.com
Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 34; Recorded: 10-18-2024; Blue Zones & Healthspan: Longevity Part 1; Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO; Co-host: Dawn SheffieldHere's some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order: Blue Zones, Lifespan, and Healthspan; Benefits of the Mediterranean meal plan; Social isolation and chronic stress can be deadly; The importance of sleep, exercise, and having a purpose; And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health! My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon. For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com. Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com. See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook and Instagram. The topic of our next episode, number 35, is cellular longevity--Part 2 of this longevity series. Citations, references, additional information:Alimujiang A, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 May;3;2(5):194270.Antza C, et al. J Endocrinol. 2021 Dec 13;252(2):125-141.Boyajian, JL, et al. Nutrients. 2021 Dec. 18; 13(120:4550.Buettner D., Skemp S. Blue Zones: Lessons From the World's Longest Lived. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jul 7;10(5):318-321.Comhaire F. Andrologia. 2016 Feb;48(1):65-8.D'Onofrio G, Kirschner J, Prather H, Goldman D, Rozanski A. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2023 Mar-Apr; 77:25-36.Di Daniele N, et al. Oncotarget. 2017 Jan 31;8(5):8947-8979. Dominguez LJ, et al. Nutrients. 2021 Jun 12;13(6):2028.Freire ADNF, Barbosa JFS, Pereira DS, Gomes CDS, Guerra RO. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2020 Mar-Apr; 87:104006.Garasto S, et al. Mech Ageing Dev. 2017 Jul: 165(Pt B):98-106.Garcia H, Miralles F. IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC. Hill PL, Turiano NA. Psychol Sci. 2014 Jul;25(7):1482-6.Kim S, Jazwinski SM. Gerontology. 2018:64(6):513-520Kromhout D, Menotti A, Blackburn H (Eds). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 2002.Mazza A. Longevity & Cellular Aging: An Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging. Pure Encapsulations Webinar; September 18, 2024.Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Available now on Amazon.O'Keefe EL, et al. Mo Med. 2020 Jul-Aug; 117(4):355-361Paganini-Hill A, et al. Menopause. 2018 Nov;25(11):1256-1261.Sapolsky Robert M. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. Holt Paperbacks, 3rd Edition; 2004Yin J, et al. Am Heart Assoc. 2017 Sep 9;6(9):e005947.Zimniak P. Ageing Res Rev. 2008 Dec; 7(4):281-300.Don't forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant for educational purposes only. Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved. Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.
I share a dream I had. Why are dreams illogical, non sequential and hyper emotional? I have some answers from reading Robert Sapolsky's “Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers.” I go over some aspects of sleep and how they're affected by stress. How worrying disrupts your sleep. How our immune system is affected by poor sleep.
Modern life presents psychological threats that chronically activate our evolutionary stress response to physical danger. New to the podcast? Check out some of the most popular episodes from the past that collectively serve as the 7 Fundamentals To Self Improvement. I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are… The 9 Super Habits: Discover the 9 micro-routines and micro-actions that create outsized effects in supporting your energy levels, improved daily productivity, and a strong mindset. Click here to learn the 9 Super Habits!
I read something in Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky that I just had to share! Bear with my first five minutes as I discuss books. Then we get into how stress affects our memory. Enjoy the tidbits of knowledge that flow, including omega 3 fattys acids, stress reduction techniques and how to make periods symptoms less severe.
In this captivating episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins sits down with the renowned Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a neuroscientist, primatologist, and acclaimed author of "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" and "Determined." Known for his extensive research on baboons and their stress-related behaviors, Dr. Sapolsky dives deep into his fascinating journey from growing up as an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn to becoming a leading voice on the science of stress and the concept of free will.Listeners will be intrigued as Dr. Sapolsky shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path, including his teenage realization that led to atheism and his early obsession with primates. He recounts his experiences in the Serengeti, observing baboons' complex social structures and drawing parallels to human behavior. Dr. Sapolsky's insights reveal how stress impacts our health, why certain individuals are more prone to stress-related diseases, and the surprising similarities between baboon and human social dynamics.The conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as Light and Dr. Sapolsky discuss the illusion of free will, exploring how our choices and actions might be more predetermined than we think. They delve into the implications of this idea for society, touching on topics like criminal justice, personal responsibility, and the human tendency to seek punishment and reward.With engaging anecdotes and clear explanations, Dr. Sapolsky breaks down complex scientific concepts into relatable, everyday language. This episode promises to leave listeners pondering their own beliefs about free will and how much control we truly have over our lives.Tune in for an enlightening and inspiring discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on the forces that shape our behavior. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the most brilliant minds in neuroscience and primatology, only on The Light Watkins Show.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
In this episode of "No Sitting on the Sideline Dad," Joe talks with Dr. Gary Sprouse, a primary care doctor with over 38 years of experience and author of "Highway to Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress." Dr. Sprouse shares his unique insights on managing stress through realistic optimism, understanding our stressors, and compartmentalizing our challenges. From humorous anecdotes about dressing up as Prince for karaoke to serious discussions on guilt and stress-induced health issues, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories. Discover how to navigate your stress, find your happy place, and improve your overall well-being. Books Mentioned: "Highway to Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress" by Dr. Gary Sprouse "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert M. Sapolsky "The Book of Forgiving" by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu Links and Resources: Dr. Gary Sprouse's website: thelessstressdoc.com "Highway to Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress" by Dr. Gary Sprouse "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert M. Sapolsky "The Book of Forgiving" by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu Connect with Dr. Sprouse via email: lessstresseddoc@gmail.com Subscribe & Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you more great content.
Most of us take free will for granted — from the biggest of life decisions to choosing an ice cream flavor, we are generally capable of freely deciding how to think and how to behave without outside influence. But Robert Sapolsky believes our decisions cannot be disentangled from our genetics, environment, and neurobiology. In other words, to him, free will does not exist. Dr. Sapolsky, a neuroscientist and primatologist at Stanford University, is a leading thinker on the biology of stress, human behavior, neurodegenerative diseases, and the science of free will and determinism. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (1994), Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst (2017), and Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will (2023). His works have been featured widely in the popular press, from National Geographic to The New York Times. Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Sapolsky presents his arguments against free will, along the way making detours through chaos and complexity theory, philosophy, ethics, and neuroscience. He shows how subtracting free will from the way culture thinks about crime, mental health, and human development have resulted in more humane health, justice, and educational systems. Finally, we contemplate together what human flourishing even means in the context of a life without free will. His ideas have profound implications not just on our society, but also on our understanding of human nature, challenging our perceptions and provoking deep reflection on how we navigate the choices in our lives.In this episode, you'll hear about: 3:08 - How Dr. Sapolsky chose a career straddling both neuroscience and primatology5:04 - The moment when Dr. Sapolsky realized he did not believe humans have free will16:16 - How society becomes more humane when free will is factored out23:29 - The deep implications that free will and determinism could have on criminology 34:13 - How a belief in a lack of free will can negatively affect motivation on a societal scale43:11 - What does human flourishing look like in a world without free will? 48:07 - The best moments in life in which to utilize this understanding of free will Dr. Robert Sapolsky has authored numerous publications, a full bibliography of his works can be found here. Dr. Robert Sapolsky can be found on Instagram at @robert.sapolskyWorks and past episodes discussed:What's Expected of Us by Ted Chiang Episode 79: Transcendence in the Age of Science | Alan Lightman, PhDVisit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2024
Stress gets an awfully bad rap. But where did this concept even come from and could it be used for our benefit? In this episode, we explore:The origins of stress and its many formsOur adaptive stress response The concept of “hormesis”, or using stress to make us strongerOur favorite herbs to elicit a positive hormetic responseOur personal experiences in making stress work for usShow Notes:How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Andrew Huberman PodcastWhy Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Robert SapolskyAdaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven MaimesMountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines
Stuff I've learned reading “Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers” by Robert Sapolsky. I really wanted to explain how high blood pressure is damaging the body. But, how people used to inject testicle extracts of animals had to be included.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant winner and professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University has rankled the scientific and philosophic communities by arguing one simple point: There is no free will! We only THINK we're making our own decisions. Really, no really! When Jason and Peter heard this, they realized that they had absolutely no choice but to contact Dr. Sapolsky so they could get him to explain his thesis…in a simplistic way…that even they could understand. And he did! Dr. Robert Sapolsky is a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya, and the author of: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, Monkeyluv, and his latest is Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will. He is a regular contributor to Discover. IN THIS EPISODE: Why a 14-year-old Robert Sapolsky concluded there is no free will. Misunderstanding what free will is; Dr. Sapolsky provides his definition. Determinism verses anti-determinism. How our sense of smell can affect our beliefs and choices. Thanks mom! How your pregnant mother's elevated stress levels gave you a 20-fold likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder. Minority Report's “pre-crime” idea is real and being implemented. Professor Sapolsky realizes that most philosophers and scientists reject his conclusions. Sapolsky says the world becomes more humane when we accept his hypothesis. Right, wrong, ethics, morality, compassion – What do we do with those concepts in a world without free will? Google-heim: No free will BUT the best things in life are free! (Sort of.) *** FOLLOW ROBERT: His latest book: “Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will” TikTok: @ aprimatestiktok *** FOLLOW REALLY NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Resources Techniques: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): A program that incorporates mindfulness meditation to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A form of psychotherapy that treats problems by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Apps Headspace: An app offering guided meditation, sleep, and stress reduction tools. Insight Timer: Provides free access to a large library of guided meditations and courses. Curable: An app specifically designed to help manage chronic pain through education, mental exercises, and meditation. Recommended Reading "Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection" by John E. Sarno: This book delves into the relationship between mental stress and physical pain, particularly chronic back pain, and offers insights into overcoming pain without surgery or drugs. The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk: This book delves into the impact of trauma on the body and mind, exploring the paths toward healing. "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk: This book delves into the impact of trauma on the body and mind, exploring the paths toward healing. Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky: An insightful look into stress, stress-related diseases, and coping mechanisms. Mind Over Medicine" by Lissa Rankin: This explores the scientifically proven link between the mind and health, and the power of the mind to heal the body. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back2basketball/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back2basketball/support
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 2675: Nick Maggiulli's insightful analysis in "The Goldilocks Zone of Personal Finance" invites readers to discover the balanced state of financial well-being, where neither scarcity nor excess dictates one's life. Drawing from personal anecdotes and scientific research, Maggiulli illustrates the stress associated with both ends of the financial spectrum, advocating for a middle ground that promotes security, motivation, and peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/the-goldilocks-zone-of-personal-finance/ Quotes to ponder: "For a subordinate animal, life is filled with a disproportionate share not only of physical stressors but psychological stressors as well - lack of control, predictability, and outlets for frustration." "Becoming rich does not guarantee happiness. It is almost certain to impose the opposite condition - if not from the stresses and strains of protecting wealth, then from the guilt that inevitably accompanies its arrival." Episode references: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky: https://a.co/d/0vLzVlB The First National Bank of Dad by David Owen: https://a.co/d/3yWA293 How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis: https://a.co/d/hH6Sfyi Rose Lounsbury: The Journey to Enough: https://youtu.be/iZMi46kQww8?si=c6IcExg4JIRNhPUJ&t=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 2675: Nick Maggiulli's insightful analysis in "The Goldilocks Zone of Personal Finance" invites readers to discover the balanced state of financial well-being, where neither scarcity nor excess dictates one's life. Drawing from personal anecdotes and scientific research, Maggiulli illustrates the stress associated with both ends of the financial spectrum, advocating for a middle ground that promotes security, motivation, and peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/the-goldilocks-zone-of-personal-finance/ Quotes to ponder: "For a subordinate animal, life is filled with a disproportionate share not only of physical stressors but psychological stressors as well - lack of control, predictability, and outlets for frustration." "Becoming rich does not guarantee happiness. It is almost certain to impose the opposite condition - if not from the stresses and strains of protecting wealth, then from the guilt that inevitably accompanies its arrival." Episode references: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky: https://a.co/d/0vLzVlB The First National Bank of Dad by David Owen: https://a.co/d/3yWA293 How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis: https://a.co/d/hH6Sfyi Rose Lounsbury: The Journey to Enough: https://youtu.be/iZMi46kQww8?si=c6IcExg4JIRNhPUJ&t=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Share this episode: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/360-we-really-dont-have-free-will Sam Harris speaks with Robert Sapolsky about the widespread belief in free will. They discuss the limits of intuition, the views of Dan Dennett, complexity and emergence, downward causation, abstraction, epigenetics, predictability, fatalism, Benjamin Libet, the primacy of luck, historical change in attitudes about free will, implications for ethics and criminal justice, the psychological satisfaction of punishing bad people, understanding evil, punishment and reward as tools, meritocracy, the consequences of physical beauty, the logic of reasoning, and other topics. Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate’s Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, and most recently, Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will. His book titled Behave was a New York Times bestseller and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” He and his wife live in San Francisco. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.
In this episode we talk about what happened to the Life on Books Podcast, why we haven't posted a single new episode in 2024, despite finishing 2023 so strongly and with some very big goals. In this episode, Andy and Tony pull back the curtain on their private lives and talk about some of the monumental shifts in both of their lives, and how that has kept them from releasing a new episode. In this episode we talk about relationships, mental health, the concept of consciousness and free will, infidelity, and of course..books! Here is a list of all of the books mentioned in the podcast! Comeback Pod Show Notes Behave by Robert Sapolsky https://amzn.to/49CKOjW Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky https://amzn.to/4a0IUtj Determined by Robert Sapolsky https://amzn.to/3P9Pplq Ethics by Spinoza https://amzn.to/3Vcjzsl Essay on the Freedom of the Will https://amzn.to/4a2V9p4 Praise Worthy by Alexis Wright https://amzn.to/4a26w0I Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy https://amzn.to/3vai5Uy Madam Bovary by Gustave Flaubert https://amzn.to/3PxAqCj The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald https://amzn.to/3uPYMQB Lady Chatterly's Lover by DH Lawrence https://amzn.to/4c3xcQi Tess of the D'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy https://amzn.to/4393jtK The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne https://amzn.to/49CRfn6 Anna of the Five Towns by Arnold Bennett https://amzn.to/3T7oZlr Effie Briest by Theodor Fontaine https://amzn.to/3uZp56N A Doll's House by Henrik Isben https://amzn.to/3P9X4Ac The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton https://amzn.to/3wMBCv2 Then I am Myself the World by Christof Koch https://amzn.to/4a1ZFV6 A Brief History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson https://amzn.to/3v6m3gY Too much of Life https://amzn.to/434GkQy The Anarchist who Shared my Name by Pablo Martin Sanchez https://amzn.to/3IozQmn A Woman Back from Moscow by Ha Jin https://amzn.to/48DDUK4 Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon https://amzn.to/438pEYp The End of the World is a Cul De Sac by Louise Kennedy https://amzn.to/4c1Vz0W
As a boy, Robert M. Sapolsky dreamed of living inside the African dioramas in New York's Museum of Natural History. By age twenty-one, he made it to Africa and joined a troop of baboons. Although being a naturalist appealed to him because it was a chance to “get the hell out of Brooklyn,” he never left people behind.In fact, he chose to live with the baboons because they are perfect for learning about stress and health in humans. Like their human cousins, baboons live in large, complex social groups with plenty of free time, Dr. Sapolsky writes, “to devote to being rotten to each other” – for a baboon or human, “stress” is rarely about evading a lion. Instead, it's mostly about members of your own species psychologically stressing you. And this is precisely when stress-related disease arises, Dr. Sapolsky explains in his book Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. And like people, baboons are good material for stories. His gift for storytelling led The New York Times to suggest, “If you crossed Jane Goodall with a borscht-belt comedian, she might have written a book like A Primate's Memoir,” Dr. Sapolsky's account of his years as a field biologist.Sapolsky's unique perspective on the human condition comes from his more than thirty years spent as both a field primatologist and a laboratory neuroscientist. As a result, he effortlessly moves from discussing pecking orders in primate societies (human and baboon) to explaining the neurochemistry of stress—in ways that even science-phobics readily understand.What fascinates Dr. Sapolsky most about human behavior is a paradox – we are both the most violent species on earth, as well as the most altruistic, cooperative and empathic. In his most recent book Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, he examines how every act – heroic, appalling, or in between – is caused by the neurobiology that occurred a second before, the environmental stimuli minutes before that triggered that neurobiology, hormonal influences during prior hours….all the way back to childhood and fetal experience sculpting our brains, and the effects of genes, culture, ecology and evolution.Out of this comes a perspective that as biological organisms, we have far less free will than usually assumed; Dr. Sapolsky's most recent work focuses on how to think about this, whether considering the actions of a murderer, or the actions for which you are praised. This synthesis is the basis of his new book, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will (Penguin/Random House, October 17, 2023).Dr. Sapolsky is a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, a professor of biology, neurology and neurosurgery at Stanford University, and a research associate at the National Museum of Kenya. His 2008 National Geographic special on stress, and his on-line lectures about human behavioral biology, have been watched tens of millions of times. The humor and humanity he brings to sometimes-sobering subject matter make Dr. Sapolsky a fascinating speaker. He lectures widely on topics as diverse as stress and stress-related diseases, biology and the free will debate, the biology of our individuality, the biology of religious belief, depression, memory, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
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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 2464: Dr. Seth Oberst sheds light on the intricate link between stress and movement in "Movement and Stress: What is the Connection? - Part 1," presenting a compelling exploration of how stress not only affects our mental and physiological states but also significantly influences our movement patterns. By dissecting how chronic stress can lead to detrimental changes in how we move, Oberst offers valuable insights into the necessity of managing stress for optimal physical performance and health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitforreallife.substack.com/p/movement-and-stress-what-is-the-connection Quotes to ponder: "Chronic and excessive stress drains performance and reduces our capacity to move in, and engage with, the environment." Episode references: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 2464: Dr. Seth Oberst sheds light on the intricate link between stress and movement in "Movement and Stress: What is the Connection? - Part 1," presenting a compelling exploration of how stress not only affects our mental and physiological states but also significantly influences our movement patterns. By dissecting how chronic stress can lead to detrimental changes in how we move, Oberst offers valuable insights into the necessity of managing stress for optimal physical performance and health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitforreallife.substack.com/p/movement-and-stress-what-is-the-connection Quotes to ponder: "Chronic and excessive stress drains performance and reduces our capacity to move in, and engage with, the environment." Episode references: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Mulholland is a Chiropractor and Clinic Owner at Ideal Athlete Chiropractic. He's been a Consultant for the US Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY as well as a Consultant to the New Zealand Olympic Cycling Team and Consultant for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Teams. Books and Items Mentioned "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706713766&sr=8-1 "Explain Pain" https://www.amazon.com/Explain-David-Butler-Lorimer-Moseley/dp/0987342665/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38UPHOA569HFT&keywords=explain+pain&qid=1706713814&sprefix=explain+pain%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc "80/20 Running" https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Running-audiobook/dp/B071D4481W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D13E7FEX09HA&keywords=80%2F20+running&qid=1706713867&sprefix=80%2F20+runn%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 Strava https://www.strava.com/
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 2603: Nick Maggiulli of OfDollarsAndData.com delves into the intricacies of the status game, emphasizing its relative nature across different communities and fields. He urges readers to wisely choose their status games, warning of the potential pitfalls of obsessing over wealth, beauty, or fame. Maggiulli advocates for diversifying one's sources of status to avoid the stress of maintaining a singular identity and the relentless pursuit of superiority in one field. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/choose-your-status-game-wisely/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever status game you choose in life ultimately determines what you optimize for." "Status is relative to the context in which it is being evaluated." "The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things." Episode references: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 2603: Nick Maggiulli of OfDollarsAndData.com delves into the intricacies of the status game, emphasizing its relative nature across different communities and fields. He urges readers to wisely choose their status games, warning of the potential pitfalls of obsessing over wealth, beauty, or fame. Maggiulli advocates for diversifying one's sources of status to avoid the stress of maintaining a singular identity and the relentless pursuit of superiority in one field. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/choose-your-status-game-wisely/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever status game you choose in life ultimately determines what you optimize for." "Status is relative to the context in which it is being evaluated." "The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things." Episode references: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guest is renowned neuroscientist and primatologist Robert Sapolsky. He's spent his career investigating behavior across the animal kingdom, including humans. In books like The Trouble With Testosterone and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Sapolsky translates decades of research into fascinating stories and lessons accessible to non-scientific audiences. His latest book, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, offers a marvelous synthesis of what we know about how consciousness works—the tight weave between reason and emotion and between stimulus and response in the moment and over a life. On January 3, 2024, Sapolsky joined Caterina Fake for a conversation recorded at the studios of KQED in San Francisco.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky has accomplished so much in his life and career, including winning the MacArthur “genius” grant and authoring several best-selling books. But as he puts it himself in his most recent book: “I've been very lucky in my life, something which I certainly did not earn.” This sentiment is consistent with his view that we lack free will entirely, and in today's episode, Professor Sapolsky is going to make his argument to Hala as to why that is indeed the case. Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, who is an expert in several fields ranging from stress to baboon behavior to human evolution. His work has received many awards including the esteemed MacArthur Fellowship. He is also the best-selling author of several books including Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, and The Trouble with Testosterone. His newest book is called Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will. In this episode, Hala and Robert will discuss: - Why free will doesn't exist - The epiphany he had as a 14-year-old - Is meritocracy an illusion? - The neuroscience of decision-making - The myth of grit - What predetermination means for entrepreneurs - Why Jeff Bezos was born to create Amazon - Does spontaneity exist? - How no free will impacts our morality - The science behind moral disgust - Why you can't reason someone out of an opinion - Why we should overhaul the criminal justice system - And other topics… Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. Over the past thirty years, he has divided his time between the lab, where he studies how stress hormones can damage the brain, and in East Africa, where he studies the impact of chronic stress on the health of baboons. Sapolsky is the author of Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, and The Trouble with Testosterone, and is a regular contributor to Discover. He has published articles about stress and health in magazines as diverse as Men's Health and The New Yorker. Sapolsky received the MacArthur Foundation's “genius” grant at age 30. Resources Mentioned: Robert's Website: http://www.robertsapolskyrocks.com/ Robert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsapolsky/ Robert's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Sapolsky/100063871383510/ Robert's new book Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/B0BVNSX4CQ/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1699016118&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Sapolsky&s=books&sr=1-1 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Greenlight - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/YAP MasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclass Articulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360 Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
In episode #35, legendary professor and author Robert M. Sapolsky joins the show for a fascinating conversation about his most recent book: Determined. At length we discuss what life looks like when we accept the premise of Determined: free will is a myth and rewarding and punishing behavior is an outdated approach to running a humane and just world. Along the way we get into strange and groovy notions like Emergent Complexity, Chaoticism (a.k.a. The Butterfly Effect), the prefrontal cortex, and my personal passion, stress. With abundant erudition and mirth, Dr. Sapolsky makes the case several time over that a separate self with a free will apart from the biologic matrix is simply untenable. Along the way, Robert walks us through the arguments which support Determinism, starting with our inability to perceive our intentions and then showing us how brain neurons, slime molds, and ants operate without a blueprint. Overall, we get a persuasive portrait of how and why the seamless web of biology and environment have an unseen hand in how we act and think.Best to get your thinking cap out and put it on, because this show puts all of our assumptions about how humans work on the surgical table. Whether they survive the rigor of a sage professor's operations is the question we're left with. I hope you enjoy this show as much as I did!About Robert M. Sapolsky: Dr. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. His most recent book, Behave, was a New York Times bestseller and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of biology, neurology and neurosurgery at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” He and his wife live in San Francisco.
Discover the simple technique that rewires your brain, empowering you to take control of your anxiety, worry and catastrophizing. Stay focused on this for 21 days and reduce your stress by 50%. Start now for a calmer, more present you.On paper, you've got it together— isn't it time you felt like it? Build confidence from being fully in charge of your life, through the proven, science-backed tools in Perfectionism Optimized is non negotiable. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimizedListen to the full episode to hear:Two biggest mistakes Perfectionists make with stress managementHow to customize your own 'Worry Window'Techniques for perfectionist parents + improving mental wellness in childrenResources Mentioned:BOOK: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers for a deeper understanding of stress and its effectsPerfectionist Power Matrix of Prisoners, Hostages, Puppets + Owners: https://pin.it/7pei4sO EPSISODE 189 TIMESTAMPS:00:00-Introduction to Perfectionism Rewired01:25-Tool Helps Perfectionist Parents and Kids with Anxiety Relief02:03-CLG's Journey with Anxiety + Panic Attacks03:37-Two Biggest Stress Mistakes Perfectionists Make 04:02-The Science Behind Stress and Perfectionism06:03-Unveiling the Worry Window Technique07:33-Power of Choosing When You Worry09:36-Customizing How To Stop Worrying Technique12:18-Impact of Paper Thinking on Panic13:23-Potty Training Your Perfectionism + Stress14:33-How You Get Your Unconscious Playing on Your Team15:16-Will Worry Window make me worry more? 16:00-Why Logicalizing Doesn't Work with Perfectionism and Anxiety16:52-How To Cut Your Anxiety In Half in 21 Days
Mood: validating, personal development, reflective, fun What do you want to be when you ‘grow up'? Here's a fun concept: you don't have to just be one thing your whole life. Your style may change, your preferences may change, your appearance may change, your interests and passions and hobbies and careers… you get it. You have your own ERAS. Different life chapters. Seasons. You can live a dynamic life! As Oscar Wilde once said, “If you want to be a grocer, or a general, or a politician, or a judge, you will invariably become it; that is your punishment. If you never know what you want to be, if you live what some might call the dynamic life but what I will call the artistic life, if each day you are unsure of who you are and what you know you will never become anything, and that is your reward.” Confidence and Mindset Coach Jenny Gaither, Creator of Brave Babe Glow Up, joins us for a chat about our personal evolution, our personal “Eras Tour.” What era are you in? Are you leveling up, glowing up, evolving? Jenny tells us, “life is a progressive glow up.” And if you're ready for a new era, a new glow up, a personal evolution… whether you're quitting your job, leaving a relationship, moving to a new country, or simply cutting your hair or changing your clothes… let us (Jenny) help! She walks us through the “anatomy of a glow up” and a Glow Up 101 (take notes!). Get ready for your best era yet… and a validating chat about not knowing what you want to be for the rest of your life (it's a good thing, we promise).
My guest today is one of my teachers and mentors, Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Tom Malterre.Tom Malterre has been involved in nutritional sciences since he was a 10 year old. Since then, he has attained 2 nutritional science degrees, educated health care practitioners around the world on Functional Medicine and nutritional biochemistry, written the best-selling "The Elimination Diet" book, and has worked for some of the most prestigious supplement and lab companies in the Functional Medicine community. Through his work experience as an educator and his 18+ years in clinical practice, Tom has been exposed to nutrient and genetic analysis testing results of both his clients and the doctors and healthcare practitioners he instructs. As a result, Tom has gathered unique insights into the actual chemistry behind multiple diseases and health conditions. He has applied these findings to the field of migraines and is now helping hundreds of migraine sufferers find relief through his new program called The Migraine Relief Method™.In this episode I talk with Tom about the difference between severe headaches and migraines, common causes and treatments for migraines, and the dangers of using acetaminophen for pain relief. We also dive into the lifestyle and nutrition interventions you can use to combat migraines, including addressing food intolerances and nutrient deficiencies. Clink the link below to watch his free Master Class to understand this brand-new scientific approach to relieve migraines once and for all. https://www.migrainereliefmethod.com/registerAbout Tom:Tom A Malterre, MS, CN, CFMPEducator for the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Functional Medicine PractitionerFounder of The Migraine Relief Method™Author of The Elimination Diet Co-Author of Nourishing MealsCo-Author of the Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook Mentioned in the show: · Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky· Lab testing: Genova Ion panelInterested in working with Jeannie? Schedule a 30-minute Coffee Talk here.Connect with me on Instagram @joliverwellness and check out the options for my more affordable self-study programs here: https://www.joliverwellness.com/diy-programsMusic credit: Funk'd Up by Reaktor ProductionsA Podcast Launch Bestie production
Sam Harris speaks with Robert Sapolsky about the brain and human behavior. They discuss the relationship between reason and emotion, the role of the frontal cortex, the illusion of free will, punishment and retributive justice, neurological disorders and abnormal behavior, the relationship between science and religion, and other topics. Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant. He is the author of A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, and Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst. Episodes that have been re-released as part of the Best of Making Sense series may have been edited for relevance since their original airing.
The Episode was made possible by BIRTHFIT | OrganifiThis is likely going to require a follow-up because Eugene Trufkin is a multifaceted explorer of all things health optimization. His diverse expertise encompasses remote coaching in physique enhancement, health optimization, biodynamic farming, and the intriguing realm of quantum psychology. Eugene is on a mission to share his knowledge and insights, empowering individuals to achieve their best physical and mental well-being. In this first installment, we explore his wisdom in our quest for better health, which just might lead to a bump in testosterone levels for listeners with testicles and more regular cycles for those with ovaries.Visit the show notes for more.Connect with Eugene:WebsiteInstagramEugene's 1-on-1 Remote Coaching ProgramEugene Trufkin's Books:Laws of Aesthetics: A Definitive Blueprint to Rapid Fat Loss, the Perfect Body, and Living a Health-Centered LifestyleAnti-Factory Farm Shopping GuideOther references from the show:The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need - eBook, by Paul ChekWhy Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, by Robert M. SapolskyPolyvagal Institute (PVI)Prana FoundationAZ Grass-Raised BeefConnect with Nathan:Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeMidwife in need of collaboration?Want to consult with Nathan?My courses:Born Free Method: Get my support in pregnancy and postpartumClear + Free: Your Solution to Persistent HPV (join the waitlist and score a free e-book!)This episode was made...
This week Joel Jamieson makes his Industrial Strength Show debut! Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world's foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy SEALS, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more. Highlights from Joel's conversation with Joe include: Why Ashley (Joe's wife) wanted to kill Joe for "hanging out" with Joel back in 2019; What prompted Joel to become the "conditioning" guy?; Understanding metabolism; How to develop a strong aerobic system; How your body adapts to Zone 2 cardio; The importance of training frequency for aerobic development; The "Big 3" variables that affect our life expectancy; The different cardiac adaptations to strength training vs aerobic training; Why some people (like Joel & Joe) have a harder time improving their HRV; The "Top 3" behaviors to increase your life expectancy...And More! *For a full list of Show Notes + Timestamps goto www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Blueprint [90-Day Coaching Course] 8WeeksOut.com TrainWithMorpheus.com Joel Jamieson's IG Ultimate MMA Conditioning Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
In this episode, we connect with Robert M. Sapolsky, a neuroendocrinology researcher and professor of biology, neurology, neurological sciences, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. In addition to this, he is also the author of Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons, and the forthcoming Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will. Robert has spent much of his time studying a population of wild baboons in Kenya. Through this research, he is focused on uncovering issues related to stress and neuronal degeneration – and understanding various gene therapy strategies for protecting susceptible neurons from disease… Click play to learn more about: What stress does to your brain. How social primates manage stress, and what it has to do with their social hierarchy. What happens when the dominance hierarchy is stable. The difference between being high-ranking and having strong social affiliations. You can find out more about Robert and his work here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C
Meet Jared Diamond and Michael Shermer: https://skeptic.com/event Robert Sapolsky is the author of A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. His most recent book, Behave, was a New York Times bestseller and named a best book of the year by the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” His new book is Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will. Shermer and Sapolsky discuss: free will, determinism, compatibilism, libertarian free will • Christian List's 3 related capacities for free will • how what people believe about free will and determinism influences their behaviors • the three horsemen of determinism: (1) reductionism (2) predetermination; (3) epiphenomenalism • dualism • punishment • retributive vs. restorative justice •Is the self an illusion? • game theory evolution of punishment • luck • and meaning (or lack thereof).
Jim talks with Robert Sapolsky about the ideas in his book Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will. They discuss what motivates his writing about the topic, turtles all the way down, closing off the escape valves, the general critique of determinism, 4 positions on free will, naturalism vs determinism, intent, free will vs agency, Phineas Gage's famous brain injury, disruption of cognitive abilities, the limitations of metacognition, Benjamin Libet's volition experiments, why consciousness research doesn't have to do with free will, free won't, the theory of grit, an update to the marshmallow test, cusp decisions, deterministic chaos, the De Broglie-Bohm theory, New Age quantum bullshit, emergent complexity, downward causality, how attention determines who we become, the noble lie, why rejecting free will doesn't make people less ethical, and much more. Episode Transcript Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, by Robert Sapolsky JRS EP105 - Christof Koch on Consciousness JRS EP 148 - Antonio de Masio on Feeling and Knowing JRS EP 178 - Anil Seth on A New Science of Consciousness JRS EP108 - Bernard Baars on Consciousness JRS Currents 083: Joscha Bach on Synethic Intelligence Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. His most recent book, Behave, was a New York Times bestseller and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” He and his wife live in San Francisco.
Today we welcome Robert Sapolsky to the podcast. Robert is professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. His research has been featured in the National Geographic documentary "Stress: Portrait of a Killer". At age 30, Robert received the MacArthur Foundation's "genius" grant. He is author of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone and Monkeyluv. His latest book is called Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.In this episode, I talk to Robert Sapolsky about life without free will. Humans like the idea of having control over their lives, but Robert asserts that free will is just an illusion. Life beyond free will may sound unpleasant, but Robert explains the profound consequences of this belief in reforming the justice system, meritocracy, and education. We also touch on the topics of philosophy, quantum physics, mindfulness, grit, and responsibility.LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertsapolsky/ Topics02:38 Robert's background and upbringing05:43 Life without free will13:16 Believing in free will24:05 Responsibility and punishment33:14 The future cannot be determined43:45 Mindfulness - a form of free will?48:37 The human experience53:41 Abolish the justice system and meritocracy1:04:03 Statistical guilt1:07:21 Effort, grit and taking credit1:16:40 Nobody is more “worthy” 1:23:29 Life is worth living
In today's episode of the podcast, we are joined by neuroscientist and primatologist, Dr. Robert Sapolsky, to discuss his work with baboons, stress, and his own mental health journey. Dr. Sapolsky is professor of biology, neurology, and neuroscience at Stanford University, as well as an author of several books including, A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, and Determined. He has spent extensive time studying baboons in Kenya over the course of his career, a passion he attributes to his extensive time spent in the American Natural History Museum in New York. Joining our conversation is Alexander Horwitz, M.D., a 4th-year psychiatry resident who previously enlightened us on serotonin syndrome in an earlier episode.
In this episode, William Green talks with Jason Karp, a prodigiously talented investor & entrepreneur whom he also profiled in his book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier.” Jason founded Tourbillon Capital Partners, where he managed $4.5 billion. He then quit the hedge fund business & created HumanCo, a holding company that invests in the health & wellness sector. Here, he speaks with extraordinary candor about his relentless quest for financial & professional success, & how his obsession with overachievement almost destroyed him.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro04:27 - How Jason Karp switched from underachiever to “hyper-neurotic overachiever.”09:32 - How his obsession with productivity devastated his health.25:01 - How he transformed his health, healing diseases that seemed incurable.35:34 - What he learned about how to eat well for health & longevity.53:13 - Why it's helpful to “confuse your body” with random stressors.54:32 - How the best investors succeed by deferring gratification.1:09:17 - How Jason simplifies his life to reduce the impact of “decision fatigue.”1:13:37 - How he designed his hedge fund's offices to promote productivity & good health.1:25:08 - What's helped him most in dealing with his mental health challenges.1:25: 25 - How he came to be suicidally depressed at the pinnacle of his investment career.1:28:24 - How he thinks about money, family, happiness, & fulfillment.1:29:24 - Why founding a health & wellness conglomerate brought him a new level of joy.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESJason Karp's company, HumanCo.Hu Chocolate brand co-created by Jason Karp.Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky.Undo It! by Dean Ornish M.D. & Anne OrnishThe Longevity Diet by Valter Longo.Peter Attia's book Outlive: The Science and Art of LongevityYoung Forever by Dr. Mark HymanTara Brach's book, “Radical Acceptance,” & her website. How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan.William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSBeat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Have peace of mind knowing River holds Bitcoin in multi-sig cold storage with 100% full reserves.Make connections, gain knowledge, and uplift your governance CV by becoming a member of the AICD today.What does happen when money and big feelings mix? Tune in to find out on the new podcast, Open Money, presented by Servus Credit Union.Capitalize on the rapidly growing cybersecurity market today with Atakama.Have Commonwealth Private‘s Private Bankers take the time to understand your goals and tailor solutions that create less for you to do and more for you to enjoy.If you're into marketing podcasts that walk through how successful entrepreneurs, politicians, and influencers have convinced and persuaded people, then you should give Nudge, hosted by Phil Agnew, a listen!Get yourself a Blockstream Jade — An all-in-one, bitcoin-only hardware wallet that makes protecting your bitcoin so easy. Use the coupon code Fundamentals to get 10% off.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Get an overall better student loan experience with College Ave. Plus, get a chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship. No purchase is required.Hire expert marketers, on-demand, with MarketerHire. Listeners get a $1,000 credit for first-time customers when you use code WSB.Discover the leading community for engaged investors, and the best source of investment analysis and opinion with Seeking Alpha. Listeners get a special deal: Alpha Picks for $99 + 1 month of FREE Seeking Alpha Premium!Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Physical pain is a universal human experience. And for many of us, it's a constant one. Roughly 20 percent of American adults — some 50 million people — suffer from a form of chronic pain. For some, that means having terrible days from time to time. For others, it means a life of constant suffering. Either way, the depth and scale of pain in our society is a massive problem.But what if much of how we understand pain — and how to treat it — is wrong?Rachel Zoffness is a pain psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine and the author of “The Pain Management Workbook.” We tend to think of pain as a purely biomechanical phenomenon, a physical sensation rooted solely in the body. But her core argument is that pain is also produced by the mind and deeply influenced by social context. It's a simple-sounding argument with vast implications not only for how we experience pain but also for how we treat it. She points to numerous underused tools — aside from pills and surgeries — that can help lessen our pain.We discuss Zoffness's surprising definition of how pain serves as “the body's warning signal”; how our mood, stress levels and social environment can amplify or dial down our pain levels; what phantom limb syndrome says about how the brain “makes pain”; how our emotions and trauma influence our pain levels; the crucial difference between “hurt” and “harm”; why studies on back pain have yielded such bewildering results about the sources of perceived pain; how to figure out and improve your personal “pain recipe”; the roots of our chronic pain crisis and how our health care system could be better set up to treat it; why she says, “If the brain can change, pain can change”; and more.Mentioned:“Neuroimaging of Pain” by Katherine T. Martucci and Sean C. Mackey“Targeting Cortical Representations in the Treatment of Chronic Pain” by G. Lorimer Moseley and Herta Flor“Psychological Pain Interventions and Neurophysiology” by Herta Flor“Sham Surgery in Orthopedics” by Adriaan Louw, Ina Diener, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas and Emilio J. Puentedura“Systematic Literature Review of Imaging Features of Spinal Degeneration in Asymptomatic Populations” by W. Brinjikji, P.H. Luetmer, B. Comstock et al.“A Biological Substrate for Somatoform Disorders: Importance of Pathophysiology” by Joel E. Dimsdale and Robert Dantzer“Undergraduate Medical Education on Pain Management across the Globe” by Nalini Vadivelu, Sukanya Mitra and Roberta L. Hines“Lifestyle medicine for depression” by Jerome Sarris, Adrienne O'Neil, Carolyn E Coulson, Isaac Schweitzer and Michael BerkBook Recommendations:Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. SapolskyThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkPain by Patrick WallThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.“The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Emefa Agawu, Annie Galvin, Jeff Geld, Roge Karma and Kristin Lin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris and Kate Sinclair. Mixing by Sonia Herrero and Isaac Jones. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Carole Sabouraud and Kristina Samulewski.