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I am excited to connect with one of my favorite neuroscience experts today! Louisa Nicola is at the intersection of neuroscience and athleticism. She helps to bring a fresh understanding of what it takes to achieve peak performance through science-based tools and methods. She is also the host of The Neuro Experience podcast, which focuses on brain health, neuroscience, longevity, and athletics. Louisa knows how to take complicated subjects related to brain physiology and hormones and explain them so that people can fully understand and appreciate them. In this episode, she and I dive into her background. We discuss her three pillars for peak performance, alcohol, and how sleep impacts the glymphatic system. We get into strategies for better sleep, the perimenopausal brain, how chronobiology impacts sleep, how to address jet lag, and how exercise improves brain performance and health. We also discuss the best foods and supplements for brain health and how creatine enhances performance. I hope you enjoy listening to today's conversation as much as I did recording it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How an accident shifted the trajectory of Louisa's life. Louisa unpacks the various stages of sleep and explains why sleep is so important. How sleep impacts the glymphatic system. Some common characteristics of perimenopause. Some simple ways to aid the penetration of naturally secreted hormones into the brain. How blood pressure fluctuations impact the brain. What is jet lag, and how can we combat it? How does alcohol affect the brain? Louisa explains cardiac remodeling. The value of different types of exercise for brain health. The difference between physical activity and exercise. How our food choices impact our brain health. How to mitigate the effects of traumatic brain injuries. How does creatine monohydrate improve brain performance? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Connect with Louisa Nicola On X and Instagram The Neuro Experience Podcast Book mentioned The XX Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
In this conversation with Dr. Christopher Gardner, we debunk a common nutrition myth—that we need massive protein to build muscle. You might know Dr. Gardner from his twin study featured on Netflix, which explores how diets affect our bodies. We discuss protein requirements, diet quality, and sustainable eating. Plus, Dr. Gardner reveals insights from his DIETFITS Study and SWAP-MEAT trial, challenging conventional views on weight loss and plant-based diets. For science-backed nutrition insights, this conversation cuts through the hype and offers strategies that might change how you think about protein and diet. If you're interested in evidence-based nutrition that cuts through industry hype, this conversation provides scientific clarity and actionable strategies that might change how you think about protein and diet quality. Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more evidence-based health insights. SponsorsA huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts:Hone Health – Take control of your hormones with at-home testing designed specifically for men. Get personalized insights and expert guidance to optimize your health and performance. Learn more at: https://honehealth.com/Momentous – Science-backed supplements trusted by elite athletes and experts. Whether you're looking to improve recovery, performance, or overall wellness, Momentous has you covered. Use code NEURO for 20% off your order: https://www.livemomentous.com/neuroTroscriptions – Unlock your cognitive potential with precision-dosed nootropics developed by medical experts. Whether you need more focus, clarity, or energy, Troscriptions offers innovative solutions.- Get 10% off: https://troscriptions.com/NEURO- https://troscriptions.com/discount/NEUROMAIL?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NeuroMail Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Protein Myths & Leucine Threshold 02:58 Daily Protein RDA for Muscle Growth 06:17 Nitrogen Balance & Protein Recommendations 11:42 Nutrition vs. Exercise for Muscle-Building 16:37 Women's Fitness: Protein & Resistance Training 20:14 DIETFITS Study: Diet Quality vs. Macronutrient Composition 39:17 SWAP-MEAT Trial: Plant-Based vs. Red Meat 50:04 Impact of Nutrition Education on Health 53:18 The Protein Flip & Plant-Based Menus 59:14 Netflix Twin Study: Addressing Misconceptions & Criticisms The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman
A Neuro Experience é uma metodologia inovadora que combina princípios da neurociência com a criação de experiências do usuário. Seu objetivo é otimizar o impacto emocional e cognitivo das interações com produtos ou serviços. A Neuro Experience não se resume a um conjunto de ferramentas, mas sim a uma metodologia abrangente.Participantes:Ines Cozzo, Psicóloga, Palestrante e Escritora com 40 anos de especialização em Brain-Based Solutions para os desafios atuais, (sem empresa).Evelin Luise, Gerente de RH Senior, Robert Half.Host(s):Cassio Politi, Apresentador, Tracto.
It's well known that physical activity can improve your mental health. But how much exercise do you really need? What exercise is best for your psychological well-being? Can going for a walk really combat depression? Those are just some of the questions we'll cover with neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola. Louisa founded Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies to help athletes and investors achieve peak performance. She's also the host of The Neuro Experience podcast where she talks about everything from brain health and neuroscience to longevity and peak performance. Some of the things she shares today are how much exercise you need for optimal mental health, the types of exercise that improve your psychological well-being, and the physical activities that will help you feel your best emotionally. Links & Resources Neuro Athletics Instagram — @LouisaNicola Podcast — The Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Offers From Our Sponsors Babbel — Learn a new language fast. Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGER Shopify — Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystronger Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/stronger and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Factor — Head to FACTOR MEALS.com/mentallystronger50 and use code mentallystronger50 to get 50% off. Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ines Cozzo graduada em Psicologia pela Universidade Metodista, foi Vice-Presidente e curadora técnica da Neurobusiness Society, Palestrante, Consultora e escritora Internacional, aborda o tema “Neuro Experience” com Cibele Marques de Souza e João Pentagna, idealizadores da Neuromarket. Tópicos abordados neste Episódio: -O que Neuro Experience não é? -A cultura influencia a Neuro Experience? -Como oferecer para os clientes experiencias mais envolventes, memoráveis e eficazes usando Neurociência? -Se a neurologia do seu cliente é sensorial, seu negócio seja ele qual for, também precisa ser. O ambiente faz a diferença para a experiência do cliente? -Como funciona o efeito tolerância? -A comunicação é muito mais inconsciente do que consciente. Os inconscientes conversam? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuromarket/message
Ines Cozzo graduada em Psicologia pela Universidade Metodista, foi Vice-Presidente e curadora técnica da Neurobusiness Society, Palestrante, Consultora e escritora Internacional, aborda o tema “Neuro Experience” com Cibele Marques de Souza e João Pentagna, idealizadores da Neuromarket. Tópicos abordados neste Episódio: -O que Neuro Experience não é? -A cultura influencia a Neuro Experience? -Como oferecer para os clientes experiencias mais envolventes, memoráveis e eficazes usando Neurociência? -Se a neurologia do seu cliente é sensorial, seu negócio seja ele qual for, também precisa ser. O ambiente faz a diferença para a experiência do cliente? -Como funciona o efeito tolerância? -A comunicação é muito mais inconsciente do que consciente. Os inconscientes conversam? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuromarket/message
Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is one of our Top 3 episodes of 2023 -episode 112 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, getting buy in from coaches and athletes, many practical take aways plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is one of our Top 3 episodes of 2023 -episode 112 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, getting buy in from coaches and athletes, many practical take aways plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I am excited to connect with one of my favorite neuroscience experts today! Louisa Nicola is at the intersection of neuroscience and athleticism. She helps to bring a fresh understanding of what it takes to achieve peak performance through science-based tools and methods. She is also the host of The Neuro Experience podcast, which focuses on brain health, neuroscience, longevity, and athletics. Louisa knows how to take complicated subjects related to brain physiology and hormones and explain them so that people can fully understand and appreciate them. In this episode, she and I dive into her background. We speak about her three pillars for peak performance, alcohol, and how sleep impacts the glymphatic system. We get into strategies for better sleep, the perimenopausal brain, how chronobiology impacts sleep, how to address jet lag, and how exercise improves brain performance and health. We also talk about the best foods and supplements for brain health and how creatine improves performance. I hope you enjoy listening to today's conversation as much as I did recording it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How an accident shifted the trajectory of Louisa's life. Louisa unpacks the various stages of sleep and explains why sleep is so important. How sleep impacts the glymphatic system. Some common characteristics of perimenopause. Some simple ways to aid the penetration of naturally secreted hormones into the brain. How blood pressure fluctuations impact the brain. What is jet lag, and how can we combat it? How does alcohol affect the brain? Louisa explains cardiac remodeling. The value of different types of exercise for brain health. The difference between physical activity and exercise. How our food choices impact our brain health. How to mitigate the effects of traumatic brain injuries. How does creatine monohydrate improve brain performance? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow • Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn • Check out Cynthia's website Connect with Louisa Nicola On Twitter and Instagram The Neuro Experience Podcast Book mentioned The XX Brain by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
Surgery is a highly skilled and demanding field that requires the same level of precision and decision making as an elite athlete. As my guest, Dr Karan Rajan explains, just as an athlete must perform under pressure and make split-second decisions on the field, a surgeon must do the same in the operating room. Surgery requires a high level of focus and concentration, and mistakes can have serious consequences. From nutrition and sleep to exercise and decision-making, learn how to take your health to the next level. Hear the behind-the-scenes of being a doctor on TikTok and Instagram and discover the truth behind viral health claims.Follow Karan: drkaranrajanMOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3JdatoWYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
In this informative and eye-opening podcast, I sit down with renowned endocrinologist and obesity expert, Dr. Robert Lustig, to discuss the often misunderstood topic of saturated fat. Dr. Lustig breaks down the complex concept in a "beautifully simplistic" way and explains how the scale lies when it comes to measuring our overall health. We delve into the three separate fat depots in our bodies and how they contribute differently to our health. Dr. Lustig also touches on the link between stress, cortisol, and visceral fat and how sugar plays a role in the development of a fatty liver.Dr Lustig's book:Metabolical: The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet https://amzn.to/3pX7iaLSponsors:KETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEURO20https://hvmn.me/NeuroMOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroConnect with Dr Lustig:Website https://robertlustig.comTwitter https://twitter.com/RobertLustigMDFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertLustig/YouTube @RobertLustigMD You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - through her podcast, The Neuro Experience. Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram Twitter
Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 112 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, getting buy in from coaches and athletes, many practical take aways plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 112 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, getting buy in from coaches and athletes, many practical take aways plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease– yet two thirds of Americans do precisely that. Stephan is a neuroscientist who, in this episode, will go into the topic of obesity. Stephan provides insights into obesity that are not normally spoken about. He talks in depth about the role of genetics, the brain, and hormones such as leptin that play in the regulation of fat mass. He dives deep into the factors that affect body weight, controlling appetite and controlling food intake and provides takeaways for people wanting to take advantage of what we know about the brain's role in regulating our body weight.This episode is for anybody wanting to understand the neuroscience of obesity. Why obesity is prevelant in our society and what role the brain plays in obesity. What impacts cravings and appetiteWhat is fatHow obesity has changed over the last 50 years Public health and obesity The brain's role in obesity Obesity as a genetic disorder? Sponsors:KETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEURO20https://hvmn.me/NeuroMOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroFind Stephan here:www.stephanguyenet.com/twitter.com/sguyenetYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
How do we get the most out of our time at the gym? What is protein and how do we get lean? Joining me today is fellow Aussie and practising dietician, Holly Baxter. Holly is a competitive bodybuilder, fitness and nutrition educator, and coach. In this episode Holly introduces the topic of how she would start and design a nutrition and resistance training program for someone who is starting out and wanting to add lean body mass, los body fat and improve physique. We touch on protein requirements, what macros and most importantly, the expectations for gaining muscle in a calorie surplus. There is much to get through in this episode so I hope you enjoy it and if you do, please go through and give us a review on Apple iTunes. Leave a review here Sponsors:KETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEURO20https://hvmn.me/NeuroEight Sleep: $500 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroMOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroFind Holly here:https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter/?hl=enhttps://hbnutrition.com.au/You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Matt is someone who is deeply interested in understanding the biology of aging. Why do we age? What happens to us as we age? What are the things we can do to slow the aging process? How can we delay or prevent the onset of age-related diseases?In this episode we discuss:1. What ageing is, what is healthspan2. Extending lifespan with calorie restriction3. Rapamycin as a longevity agent for longevity4. Psychological side effects of certain diets on longevity 5. The MTOR pathway and cancer 6. Financial incentives for Rapamycin 7. NAD precursors: help or hype? 8. Exercise and mitochondrial dysfunction 9. Alzheimers disease fraud 10. Rapamycin and Alzheimer's Disease11. Resveratrol- the TRUTH 12. Matt's top tips for longevity ....... much much moreFind Matt Here:Matt on Twitter: twitter.com/mkaeberleinMatt's Lab: kaeberlein.org/ Sponsors:MOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroEight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Sleep is generally divided into two phases, REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement). While the REM sleep phase is when your body focuses on reenergizing your mind, the NREM phase, and specifically the deep sleep stage, is when your body's physically restorative processes take place. With your brain less active, the blood supply to your muscles and tissues increases, delivering oxygen and nutrients that promote muscle repair and growth. Let's dig into some specific connections between sleep and muscle recovery.Professor Shona Halson is the Deputy Director of the SPRINT Research Centre atACU's School of Behavioural and Health Sciences. Prior to this she was the HeadRecovery Physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport for over 15 years and hasled the Recovery team at three Olympic campaigns with the Australian OlympicCommittee. Her research focuses on sleep, recovery and fatigue and she haspublished over 160 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters. Shonaprovides consultancy services to the Australian Open Tennis Tournament and Nikeas well as a number of national and international professional sporting teams.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:What happens to muscle and recovery during sleep deprivation and whyWhat happens to athletes who don't recovery adequately Hormones related to sleep deprivationHunger - Protein - sleep deprivationSPONSORSEIGHT SLEEP: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEURO20https://hvmn.me/NeuroFind Shona here: twitter.com/ShonaHalsonYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Dopamine is the primary brain chemical response that motivates us and makes us feel good. Aside from making us feel moody and tired, low dopamine levels also contribute to many mental health conditions and addiction.This episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist expert in treating addictions of all kinds: drugs, alcohol, food, sex, video games, gambling, medication, etcIn this episode we cover:Defining dopamine The role that dopamine plays in Parkinson's Disease Dopamine and depressionDopamine's role in fitnessHow to correct an addiction Anna discusses her 'dopamine fast' methodMuch more...SPONSORSEight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroMOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Today's guest is the head performance advisor and CEO of Neuro Athletics, Neurophysiologist and Billionaire coach + a NEW and great friends of mine, Louisa Nicola. She's on a mission to optimise mental performance and to help educate, train and unlock human performance through science and data with a commitment to your potential.Today we chat about how her brush with Gary V started her incredible podcast The Neuro Experience, the common things we do that fasten the brain ageing process (an in turn things we can do to slow it down), she gives us a neuroanatomy 101, shares her favourite supplements and coffee tips! Louisa also shares the BEST form of exercise for brain health, tips for optimal sleep and what a balanced brain means to her.Connect with Louisa more on IG or TikTok.Until next time,Stay BalancedP.S. Need a fix in-between episodes? Head on over and connect with us on our TikTok & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The compelling and robust body of evidence of ergogenic — enhancing physical performance — effects of creatine supplementation (5 g/day) are well-documented. Besides the evidence supporting its efficacy in increasing exercise performance/muscle function, muscle strength, and lean mass, there is literature suggesting that creatine may also be beneficial for brain health.In this episode I draw on 3 studies in 3 areas:Parkinsons DiseaseDepression Menopausal womenSPONSORSEight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroMOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
At 28 years old, Lauren Fisher has been one of the best known names in CrossFit. Since the NorCal Regionals in 2012, she's collected a Top 10 finish at the Games (2014), a 1st place finish at the California Regional (2016), and eight overall Games appearances in total (4 individual, 4 team). In 2022, her team finished 4th overall at the 2022 Games. Her mission is to challenge women to tap into the individual strength of females to see that strong is beautiful and giving up is simply not an option. In this episode I debunk Lauren's entire life from nutrition to sleep. I also dig into her training schedule and the hi's and lo's of being a XFIT athlete. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review, it takes 20 seconds and helps us get this message out there. Lauren Fisher https://lauren-fisher.com/Grown Strong https://grownstrong.com/ - 30% discount code- NEURO Sponsors:MOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Olympic bronze medalist, Molly Seidel, joins Louisa Nicola today to talk about mental health, running and eating disorders. Molly has been struggling with her mental health—and it's a struggle that is ongoing. In February, she received a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was trying different strategies to cope with the symptoms, which include depression, anxiety, and the return of the eating disorder that Molly has suffered with at different times for the past 12 years.In this raw interview, Louisa and Molly chat about all things running, mental health and what it means to live with an eating disorder.If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review here.https://lovethepodcast.com/O6HRoBContent warning: This story covers disordered eating. If you are struggling with an eating disorder and are in need of support, please call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1–800–931–2237. For a 24-hour crisis line, text “NEDA” to 741741.Sponsors:MOMENTOUS SUPPLEMENTS - 15% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://www.livemomentous.com/neuroKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are required by the human body. There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids:Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Found in flaxseed oil and chia seed oilEicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)In short: ALA⇒ EPA⇒ DHAYour body isn't good at producing omega-3s. That's why they're called essential fatty acids—you have to get them from food or supplements.In this solo episode I will: 1. Break down what Omega 3 fatty acids are.2. Talk about 2 studies that were done on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and the brain3. Dosage requirements needed to achieve these desired results 4. Where to source your Omega'3's from Sponsors:Impossible Sleep: - NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3cSvEPrKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
There are around 40 trillion bacteria in your body, most of which are found in your gut.Collectively, they are known as your gut microbiome, and they're incredibly important for overall health. However, certain types of bacteria in your intestines can also contribute to many diseases.In this episode I speak with Dr Kirten Parekh from Klora about optimising your gut health so you can have a better performing brain.In this episode we discuss:What is the gut microbiomeWhat is dysbiosis?How does the gut communicate with the brain?What is wrong with our food system ?How does disease in the gut start?What are pre, pro and post biotics?How can we have a better gut microbiome?Sponsors:KETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroEight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
During the ageing process, physical capabilities (e.g., muscular strength) and cognitive functions (e.g., memory) gradually decrease. Regarding cognitive functions, substantial functional (e.g., compensatory brain activity) and structural changes (e.g., shrinking of the hippocampus) in the brain cause this decline.From a glance:Dementia affects approximately 47 million individuals globally with projections of 130 million by the year 2050.Late-onset Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for approximately 75% of all cases and is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, memory, and cerebral volume.The pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is poorly understood; however, aging, genetics, and an individual's diet and lifestyle over several decades appear to be key determinants.Excitingly, growing evidence points towards a relationship between cognition and measures of muscular strength and muscle mass. First part of this episode goes into the brain ageing process and the second half is about the effects of resistance training on brain function. Studies/ references mentioned:1. Wilke J, Giesche F, Klier K, Vogt L, Herrmann E, Banzer W. Acute effects ofresistance exercise on cognitive function in healthy adults: a systematic2. Stillman CM, Cohen J, Lehman ME, Erickson KI. Mediators of physical activityon neurocognitive function: a review at multiple levels of analysis. FrontHum Neurosci. 2016;10:6263. Liu-Ambrose T, Nagamatsu LS, Graf P, Beattie BL, Ashe MC, Handy TC. Resistance training and executive functions: a 12-month randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170:170–8You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Cognitive enhancing drugs are claimed to improve cognitive functions such as learning and attention. However, little is known presently about the characteristics of off-prescription cognitive enhancing drug users or their perceived everyday experience with these drugs. Modafinil has been the drugs of desire for a long time now. If you ever saw the Bradley Cooper movie called limitless, you probably wish you had access to this drug. Laboratory studies have even shown that it may have potent antioxidative and neuroprotective effects. Modafinil is also of a high interest to the US military for enhancing alertness and reducing battle fatigue. So why isn't everybody on this drug? Well In today's podcast, I host a guest who knows more about the science of modafinil than anyone. Dr Jonathan Wisor who is a professor of cell biology at Washington state university and researchers circadian rhythms. Sponsors:Impossible Sleep: - NEURO https://bit.ly/3cSvEPr Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Current evidence indicates cold water immersion may be the most effective method of pre-cooling to improve endurance performance in hot conditions, although practicality must be considered. Ice slurry ingestion appears to be the most promising practical alternative.Dr. Craig Heller, Professor of Biology at Stanford University and world expert on the science of temperature regulation.In this episode Dr. Heller explains how heat impairs muscular and mental performance, and how to cool the brain and body to reduce inflammation and to enhance performance. Dr. Heller teaches us the best ways to Coll our body down during performance, and how to use the precise timing and location of cooling on our body to greatly enhance endurance and weight training performance. He describes how cooling technology discovered and engineered in his laboratory has led to a tripling of anaerobic performance and allowed endurance athletes to run further and faster, as well as to eliminate delayed onset muscle soreness.If you're interested in understanding the science behind cold water immersion, ice baths and how training in the cold weather than this is the episode for you.Craig's Cool Mitt - https://www.coolmitt.com/company/about-usSponsors:Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, brain coach to elite athletes, and Founder of Neuro Athletics, a full-service neuroscience diagnostic testing company. Back in episode #436, Louisa Nicola gave us an introduction to the brain and nervous system, setting the foundation for us to understand how neuroscience can help us get more out of life. This week, Louisa is back to dive deeper into the science behind brain performance. In this discussion, Chase and Louisa talk about the three domains of peak brain performance: nutrition, physical exercise, and neurophysiology. Louisa breaks down how to utilize nutrients, exercise, and sleep, so you can better optimize your brain health. The pair also talk about keeping the blood-brain barrier strong, the benefits of using exogenous ketones, and why you need to be more mindful of maintaining your dopamine levels. Plus… Can our brain cells regenerate or are the connections just getting stronger? Stick around until the end to hear Louisa's shocking answer! Follow Louisa Nicola @louisanicola_ Learn more about NeuroAthletics Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning Key Highlights Sleep: “Sleep is probably the most underrated high performance tool we have,” Louisa says. If you're an athlete who doesn't get enough quality sleep, it affects almost every aspect of your performance and increases risk for injury. Louisa goes on to describe the impacts of sleep on brain health, brain disorders, and brain aging. Nutrition: “When it comes to the brain, there are certain things that the brain favors, especially as it relates to nutrition and supplementation,” Louisa says. Listen in to learn how stress, inflammation, and supplementation of key nutrients, like EPA and DHA, can play a role in longevity and cognitive performance. Plus, Louisa explains the benefits of going on a high fat diet immediately after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion). Hydration is a key indicator of brain functioning. If we are 2% dehydrated, we can have a decrease in our cognitive performance by 30%. Exercise: “You can grow the gray matter of your brain by physical activity alone,” Louisa says. She then recaps various research studies that show the relationship between exercise, particularly resistance training, and cognitive performance as well as how exercise can prevent Alzheimer's disease. Your brain loves quality time with other humans, loving relationships, social interactions, and of course, self-love. How will you know these practices are actually improving your brain health? Tune in to find out! Episode resources: Save 20% on your wellness and telemedicine needs with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.WildHealth.com Save 15% on Mello magnesium superfood drink mix with code EVERFORWARD at https://wwwHelloNed.com/everforward Watch this video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Jk7VpS9jooM EFR #436: Neuroscience That Will Help You Perform Better, Think Faster, and Live Longer with Louisa Nicola EFR #612: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Plant Protein Versus Animal Protein and How to Prevent Disease and Promote Longevity Using Muscle Centric Medicine Listen to The Neuro Experience episode with Layne Norton, PhD FITLIGHT
Shawn Stevenson, host of The Model Health Show and author of Sleep Smarter, joins Louisa to discuss sleep, health, diet and exercise. In this episode we discuss: What is the brain made of?Best nutrients for brain healthMagnesium and how magnesium can help reverse brain ageing Foods for brain health and ageing What is oleocanthal-rich EVOO and its relation to the BBBHow to fight inflammation Neuroinflammation and the damaging effects it has on our brainLowering neuroinflammation Studies mentioned:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/201521/Sponsors:CUREDnutrition: 20%off - NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3OPahvk Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroFind Shawn here:YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/2FCGkvRFACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2p5p9wAINSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2p9eBvOPODCAST: https://apple.co/2k4F2SIWEBSITE: https://themodelhealthshow.comYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
The brain is a fascinating and complex organ. It's the primary control center for our whole body, and it can be affected by stress in many different ways. Stress itself is an important part of life – it helps us prepare for danger or respond to emergencies. But when we're constantly stressed out, that's when our brain starts to pay the price. This blog post will explore how stress affects your brain, both positively and negatively, so you can develop strategies to reduce your brain's vulnerability to its harmful effects.In this episode I speak with Dr Mithu Storoni, an eye surgeon & neuroscience researcher-turned writer. She is the author of "Stress Proof". This episode taught me so much about the neurobiology of stress and how to combat stress in your life. Find Mithu here:InstagramHer websiteStress Proof BookKETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Stacy Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women.She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.In this episode we discuss: WOMEN ARE NOT SMALL MEN Why women are different to menScientific controversy around studying womenWhat we don't knowBEST WAY FOR WOMEN TO TRAINMuscle and womenHormones and women Best way for women to trainReproduction and exerciseBEST WAY FOR WOMEN TO EATNutritional requirements for womenShould we train in a fed state or on an empty stomach?How much protein do we need?When is the right time to eatFind Stacy HereInstagramHer websiteSponsors:Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroHVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb).“I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne NortonIn this episode we discuss:MUSCLE/ WEIGHT LIFTING The keys to preserving muscle and losing fat Why is skeletal muscle so important for longevity and brain health?What's really driving muscle growth: intrinsic vs. systemic factors, IGF, and hormone signalingThe important role of inflammation from exerciseWOMEN vs MENMost studies done on men Women training on empty stomach Clarifying the role of cortisol—a misunderstood hormoneProtein and amino acids amounts needed to build muscle SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY What is a scientific paperHow to read scienceWhat is fake and what is not FOOD/ DIETEnergy: are all calories equal? How much we are burning va how much we actually burn Mascros Genes / blood work and specific diets Tracking meals and counting calories Find Layne here:YouTubeInstagramWebsiteSponsors:Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroHVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb). “I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne NortonIn this episode we discuss:MUSCLE/ WEIGHT LIFTING The keys to preserving muscle and losing fat Why is skeletal muscle so important for longevity and brain health?What's really driving muscle growth: intrinsic vs. systemic factors, IGF, and hormone signalingThe important role of inflammation from exerciseWOMEN vs MENMost studies done on men Women training on empty stomach Clarifying the role of cortisol—a misunderstood hormoneProtein and amino acids amounts needed to build muscle SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY What is a scientific paper How to read science What is fake and what is not FOOD/ DIETEnergy: are all calories equal? How much we are burning va how much we actually burn Mascros Genes / blood work and specific diets Tracking meals and counting calories Find Layne here:YouTube InstagramWebsite Sponsors:Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroHVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
In most cases, your genes have less than five per cent to do with your risk of developing a particular disease, in fact the vast majority of diseases, including many cancers, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease, have a genetic contribution of 5 to 10 per cent at best.To learn more about this I brough Dr Mike Malin and Dr Mike Stone from Wild Health on the podcast today to talk about all genomics based medicine. At Wild Health, they combine an in-depth genetic analysis with extensive blood work and a lifestyle assessment to provide you with a fully comprehensive picture of your health like you've never seen it before. You'll receive a 50+ page report covering everything from your optimal diet, exercise and supplement routine to your risks of chronic disease and prevention strategies. You also get paired with a dedicated doctor and health coach who will help you understand and apply the biggest opportunities for maximizing your health.What I personally love is that they focus on brain health too - everything from dementia & Alzheimer's risk to overall inflammation. They even look at specific genes around your circadian rhythm to help you optimize a sleep routine. WILD HEALTH FELLOWSHIP:https://bit.ly/3NG0Kq9HVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Robbie Bent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. This is a part II to our series with Robbie Bent. Be sure to check out the first episode which is linked below. This particular episode is all about heat and cold. Heat from sauna and hot tub therapy improves cardiovascular and metabolic health by stimulating heat shock proteins that initiate a downstream series of favorable health improvements.Cold exposure has many health (metabolic and immune) benefits. I have a cold tub at home in Australia and I miss it so much! I'm excited for you all to listen to this episode and find out why heat and cold are so beneficial for you. Exclusive 20% discount for Othership - NEUROhttps://othership.onelink.me/loJo/neuroEight Sleep: $200 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
The deaths of six former Philadelphia Phillies players from brain cancer since 2003 have sparked concerns over the playing surface and radar guns at the team's former stadium - and now one doctor is calling for an investigation. Interestingly, there has been an outbreak of glioblastomas at a local New Jersey High School resulting in 107 cases of glioblastomas at this school. Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells. Glioblastoma can occur at any age, but tends to occur more often in older adults. It can cause worsening headaches, nausea, vomiting and seizures.You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
I have been dying to do this podcast, it's been quite a long time coming. As many of you know I have been wearing a WHOOP strap for many years to track and measure my performance. This strap is pretty much a self-quantification device and allows me to measure my sleep, HRV, recovery, exercise and much more. The thing I love most about this company is the amount of research that is being done on the back end. WHOOP as a company partners with well known physicians and scientists with well known labs across the world to quantify their data. So I thought it would be time that I brought their VP of performance on the podcast, Kristen Holmes. This episode is everyone you need to know regarding WHOOP.HVMN- 20% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroWHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Find Kristen here:https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126/Articles mentioned: Reduced heart rate variability is associated with vulnerability to depressionYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
This episode is all about cognitive function and brain performance. If you haven't listened to part I and part II with Tommy, you can find them below. Part IPart II More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from brain-based health and productivity challenges resulting in a global economic burden of more than $2 trillion. There is no miracle "smart drug" like in the movie Limitless. Instead, your everyday actions, with the help of technology, can help boost your brain health and thrive at every point in life.In this episode you will learn: How to maximise cognitive function How to measure cognitive performance Brain temperature controlWhat does it take to build a good performing brain? Why it's not a one size fits all approach HVMN- 10% DISCOUNT - NEUROhttps://hvmn.me/NeuroFind Tommy Here:Website Instagram Twitter FacebookTommy's PublicationsYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
When Australian-born entrepreneur Louisa Nicola founded her company Neuro Athletics, she dreamed of doing the work she's doing today. Working with top athletes in the MLB, NFL, and NBA as well as finance professionals, her goal is to help those in high-stress roles perform at their best, implementing years of schooling studying the brain. For episode 207, she tells me how she got to this point: From the trip to Los Angeles that turned into a stint in New York, and the kindness from new friends that helped her get established in a new city. She sheds some light on her client process: Which includes everything from brain scans to neurological drills, plus offers up insight on how to stay calm in high-pressure situations, talks about her Neuro Experience podcast, and what she's most excited about in the next few years. SOCIAL @louisanicola_ @neuroathletics_ @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Neuro Experience Podcast Neuro Athletics Newsletter OFFERS AG1 by Athletic Greens | Head to AthleticGreens.com/hurdle to get 5 free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D with your first purchase InsideTracker | Head to InsideTracker.com/Hurdle to get 20% off the entire store Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE15" to get 15% off JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message
Today I interview Michael Brandt- CEO and founder of HVMN- Health via modern nutrition and the research lead for his company- Dr Latt Mansor. Together, these two gentlemen are on a mission to solve many dysfuntions in the body and brain with the help of ketones.Michael believes ketones are a nutritional primitive; a tool for everyone's toolkit, akin to Omega-3, caffeine, or CBD. H.V.M.N. launched the world's first ketone ester in 2017, secured a $6MM contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, and has since worked with elite athletes and researchers to determine the effects of its ketone formulas on everything from athletic performance to recovery to metabolic health and longevity.H.V.M.N. recently announced their second generation of ketones, Ketone-IQ. You can use code NEURO to get 10% off!Find Michael, Latt and HVMN below:WebsiteMichael on TwitterLatt on TwitterSponsors of today's episode:WHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Eight Sleep: $200 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Imagine if you could wake up everyday feeling completely rejuvenated, like you've squeezed every last beneficial drop out of your sleep. How do you think that would affect your life? Would you be happier? Would you get more done? Would you have better relationships with family and friends? Could you even live longer?Sleep is part of what makes us human. We all know we need it, and appreciate it on a daily basis. Yet it is largely taken for granted as a fact of life, and we mostly fail to utilize it to its full potential.Dr. Tommy Wood is back in the studio today discussing all things sleep- the good and the bad. In this episode you will learn: Quality and problems with sleep trackers What is true optimisation of sleep?Insomnia treatment options How formula 1 drivers optimise sleep while traveling Tracking HRV with a chest strap Temperature and thermal regulation ORGANIFI: 20% discount- NEUROhttps://bit.ly/3O7OGPAWHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Find Tommy Here:Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Tommy's PublicationsYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
This episode is a discussion between Louisa Nicola and Robbie Bent, CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. In this episode we discuss the science of breathing, the physiological benefits of engaging in deliberate breath-work protocols each day and the powerful connection between the brain and breathing.Breath-work is the one magical tool in my wellness toolkit that I can always rely on whenever I'm feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or feel a full-blown panic attack coming on, especially during these times. The strategies discussed in this episode will help you harness the deliberate practise of breath-work so you can include at any time of your day!WHOOP: 15% discount -NEUROhttps://join.whoop.com/Eight Sleep: $150 off - NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroExclusive 20% discount for mothership - NEUROhttps://othership.onelink.me/loJo/neuroYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Should athletes turn to blood tests to improve their performance? Blood tests can help athletes measure specific biomarkers related to performance and give them an edge over the competition.The unfortunate truth is that not many people know the ins and outs of blood work. In this episode you will learn about the specific markers to order when getting blood work. We look at :Blood glucose regulationLipid PanelsCMP: Liver and Gallbladder MarkersCBC, Iron, and Inflammatory Markerssex hormonesThyroid Markersand more....Dr. Tommy Wood has a biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He's currently a research assistant professor at the University of Washington, and he conducts research focusing on ways to increase resilience and treat injury in the developing brain.GET 20% OFF ORGANIFI PRODUCTSUse code NEURO at checkout. Find Tommy Here:Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Tommy's PublicationsYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Whether you're competing at an elite level or you're simply staying active to promote overall health, sleep is vital to your athletic performance and muscle recovery. When you put your body through repetitive motions in sports, you increase the risk of associated injuries and fatigue. Not only does quality sleep repair and rejuvenate the body to stimulate muscle growth, but it also sharpens the mind and boosts mental clarity to prepare your brain to learn and retain new skills.Dr. Amy Bender is currently Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra Medical and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.Her current research focus at Cerebra Medical is to help people sleep better by improving sleep disorder treatments with more precise digital sleep metrics. She is passionate about translating sleep science for others to understand and take action with interviews on over 30 podcasts, numerous community and conference presentations, and 14 peer-reviewed publications.Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROFind Amy here:Instagram: @sleep4sportTwitter: @Sleep4SportYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Sabina Hazan is a gastroenterologist with over 22 years of experience in clinical trials and is the Founder and CEO at both Ventura Clinical Trials and Malibu Specialty Center. In this episode you will learn:1. The link between the gut microbiome and COVID-192. Controversy around clinical trials - FDA regulations 3. Bifidobacteria4. How the immune system is linked to the gut5. What is Dysbiosis and how can we correct a leaky gut6. Sabine touches on the history of the gut microbiome 7. Gut health Myths- what diet to eat for a healthy gut8. Testing for gut microbiome 9. Tools and protocols to help keep your gut healthy and in peak formEight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROYou can follow me or contact me here ---Find Sabine here:Twitter: SabinehazanMDHer book Her websiteNewsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: louisanicola_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
It's well known that F1 drivers are some of the fittest athletes in the world, but how do they train and what do they eat? What I didn't know was that necks, shoulders, and an athlete's overall core is under tremendous strain through every turn on every lap for the entire 90 minutes of a race. Drivers must therefore be strong athletes with high stamina reserves. Daniel Ricciardo's workout regime is a carefully constructed assortment of physical challenges designed to push his body to the limit, most notably through the core and neck. With the immense strain and pressure placed on the body during races, drivers must be at the absolute peak conditioning, and Ricciardo is a shining example of what happens when you get it right. The McLaren driver recently took out the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, his first top-of-the-podium finish since 2018 and the English marque's first GP in nine years.In this episode we will learn what it takes to be a peak Formula 1 driver.Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROYou can find Michael here - instagram.com/michaelitaliano/You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTube: Louisa NicolaThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Sergey Young, founder of the $100 million Longevity Vision Fund and author of the new book, "The Science and Technology of Growing Young," joins The Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola to talk about health, lifespan, longevity and the technology involved in growing younger.If you could live for 150 years, would you? Segey's goal is to live to 200 and to find an affordable way for everyone else to do the same. In this episode you will learn how Sergey is planning to do this as he shares his views on technology that can help keep us thriving into our 100's, how the medical system is failing us, routines to help with longevity, and much more!“The most important day of your life every year is the day of your annual checkup.” ~ Sergey YoungYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_YouTubeThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.Find Sergey here: - instagram.com/sergeyyoung- twitter.com/sergeyyoung- Facebook.com/sergeyyoung - www.sergeyyoung.com- 'The Science and Technology of Growing Young' book https://amzn.to/3HIQ9sc
Meet Hellah Sidibe. Born in Mali, Hellah emigrated from to the States from West Africa when he was a teen, becoming a professional soccer player and now, a U.S. citizen and the first Black person to ever run 3,000 miles across America.In this episode we discuss:1. Hellah's journey from birth to now 2. His mindset running through America- mental performance3. How to start running with no fitness 4. How Hellah grew his media presence 5. His inspiration to keep pushing through the pain6. What Hellah went through financially and how he hit rock bottom7. His contract with GoPro8. Science of running: Vo2 Max, threshold training and which zones to train in.9. HELLAH'S TOP TIPS FOR RUNNING:The visually inclined can watch it all go down on Youtube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on apple Podcasts and Spotify.Enjoy!Thorne- get 20% offhttp://www.thorne.com/u/neuroEight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Follow Hellah INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3BdhznoTIKTOK: https://bit.ly/3gFMgZ4Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 56 with co-hosts Lachlan Wilmot and Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, what is mental toughness, getting buy in from coaches and many practical take aways for coaches and athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 56 with co-hosts Lachlan Wilmot and Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, what is mental toughness, getting buy in from coaches and many practical take aways for coaches and athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season after season, today's sports superstars seem to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. How much of the difference is genetic destiny and how much can be attributed to better training, medicine and technology?Dr Andy Galpin is a tenured professor in the Center for Sport Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Andy is an expert in muscle biology/physiology in particular muscle fiber types. In this episode you will learn:1. Science of VO2 MAX testing for the athlete and for the general population2. Blood Tests- what tests to order and what to look for3. Why the most important person isn't the one who takes your blood or puts you through a test, it's the person who analyses it. 4. Sunlight and vitamin D - the truth5. Biggest mistakes in the fitness industry in 2022.6. Neuro Athletics- brain optimisation/ cognitive performance7. How Andy's program starts- baseline measurements8. Sleep science 9. Technology and wearables10. Closing remarksEnjoy!Thorne- get 20% offhttp://www.thorne.com/u/neuroEight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Follow ANDY GALPINWEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2WlbJPBINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2QJfQizTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Wo0iXtPlease leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Little did I know that your mouth can be the gateway to several health problems that extend beyond a toothache or cavity.It might sound like a horror movie but the fact is, if you have certain species of pathogenic oral bacteria in your gums, they could be slowly making their way into your brain as you read this. These bacteria among 100s of others responsible for oral health issues, including tooth decay, cavities and periodontal disease (or gum disease).Dr. Steven Lin sits down with host of The Neuro Experience podcast, Louisa Nicola today to talk about functional dentistry. Louisa and Dr. Lin discuss the history of the development of our jaws, vitamin D deficiency, the ecosystem in our mouths, dangers of mouth breathing, what bleeding gums really mean, and many other fascinating topics.Thank you to our Sponsors:Thorne- get 20% offhttp://www.thorne.com/u/neuroEight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - through her podcast, The Neuro Experience. Instagram Twitter YouTube SubStack
Doug Evans is joining us today to speak about the powerful effects of sprouting. This conversation opened my eyes to the possibilities of sprouts. This compound is present in all cruciferous vegetables. In animal studies, when glucoraphanin is chewed or swallowed, it produces a cancer-protective compound SULFORAPHANE. This sulforaphane absorbs toxins from the body and flushes them out through urine.The best way to get sulforaphane is to sprout your broccoli organic seeds in your own home. At between five and six days old, the sulforaphane in broccoli sprout contains up to 100 times more than in mature plant. The sprouts can also be used in smoothies, sandwiches, wraps or salad apart from juicing.Broccoli sprouts are now readily available in major retail stores, but make sure you buy organic, non-GMO, or better still buy the seeds and sprout at home. Doug is a pioneer in this space and in this episode we speak about sprouting peas, chick peas, beans and broccoli.If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a written review and let us know your thoughts or simply give us a star rating on spotify! Find Doug here: https://www.instagram.com/dougevans/Buy Doug's book: Amazon - "Sprout Book: Tap into the Power of the Planet's Most Nutritious Food"Thank you to our Sponsors:Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROSpan Health- get 35% off using code LOUISAYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
When it comes to sleep, Vitamin D impacts brain regions involved in sleep regulation and sleep wake cycles. The exact mechanisms by which Vitamin D affects and regulates these sleep mechanistic pathways is unclear, although it has been suggested that there are some areas within the brainstem that is affected by Vitamin D. Three things we will discuss:What vitamin D is- we seem to be confusedIts link to sleep VItamin D values and daily doses:Articles mentioned in the episode:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30660070/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30611908/https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/38/2/251/2416956Thank you to our sponsor:Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROIn depth articles on what I speak about can be found here: https://neuroathletics.substack.com/You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
To live long, healthy lives, research suggests looking towards the gut microbiome to ward off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, or type 2 diabetes. A whopping 46 million Americans are currently over 65 years of age. As Americans age, they are more at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.In this part II of the podcast with Dr. Ralph Esposito, we discuss all things nutrition and hormones. We attack this from an athletic perspective and give reference to questions like "what are the hormones that athletes need to know about and what are we doing to mess these hormones up". Other things discussed in the episode:Herbs/ supplements What is oxidative damage and oxidative stress? How are reactive oxygen species formed and how can they harm your cells if present in high concentrations? How can you minimize the creation and negative impacts of reactive oxygen species in your body and brain?What is the best type of diet for your physiology. Find Ralph here: instagram.com/dr.ralphesposito/Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROSpan Health: Get 35% off - code: LOUISAhttps://www.span.health/louisaIn depth articles on what I speak about can be found here: https://neuroathletics.substack.com/You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
In this episode with Dr. Ralph Esposito, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, we talk about recovery methods and how you can recover your body and your brain in the most natural ways possible. In order to be having a high performing life, in order to reach your peak performance, you need to learn how to recover and I'm not talking about if your legs hurt or if your arms hurt. I'm talking about how can you recover your brain? How can you recover the mental aspect of the sport and why is this so important. We cover the following topics:Recovery - what it means to recover well and where we are going wrong Why we self sabotage for the outcome Why we don't take recovery into account which leads to burn outHow can we manipulate the HPA axis so it works in our favourFind Ralph here: instagram.com/dr.ralphesposito/Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROMUSE - get 10% off using code NEUROIn depth articles on what I speak about can be found here: https://neuroathletics.substack.com/You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Today's episode is dedicated to the problems of ‘Plateau in performance' and how to achieve peak optimal performance by following 5 simple categories. What habits, routines, activities, and stimulations really work? What can you do daily to train your brain to achieve performance? There's no substitute for intellectual labour, but there are ways to maintain a healthy brain and there are also ways to train your brain to work at its peak.The following five categories are strategies that you can use to implement into your daily routines that have been used within the domains of a Neuro Athletics program.Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROMUSE - get 10% off using code NEUROSpan Health- get 35% off using code LOUISAIn depth articles on what I speak about can be found here: https://neuroathletics.substack.com/Anti-Depressive Effects of EPAs https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18247…You can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Dr Austin Perlmutter, MD is back on the podcast to give us a a complete overhaul of the immune system, inflammation and what we can do to optimise for both.Some types of inflammation are damaging to the body, while others, usually more transient and playing a signaling role, can be beneficial. Chronic inflammation creates reactive oxygen species that damage DNA, cellular proteins, and lipids. This type of inflammation plays a key role in the development of many diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.The immune system is the body's natural defense system. It does not reside in one single part of the body—rather, it is made up of a network of cells, molecules, tissues, and organs working together to protect the body.The most crucial part of this entire podcast?When Austin and I break down the what and the why behind increased inflammation and decreased immunity. We go into strategies and interventions you can use to have a better performing brain and live a healthier life. Find Austin here on Instagram: @austinperlmutter Thank you to our Sponsors:Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROMUSE - get 10% off using code NEUROYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Carrie is a a functional medicine doctor focusing on women's health and hormones. She believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their hormones in a simplified manner and joins the podcast today to talk to us about hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol, what these hormones are, how they are disregulated and what we can do to get back on board with a healthy functioning hormonal system. Gut health is at the forefront of complaints of Americans. Some 80% of our population now recognizes some disorder within the gastrointestinal tract—everything from reflux, to food allergies, to inflammatory bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel diseases—we are a suffering population when it comes to gut health. Tyler is a a former Division I swimmer and Naturopathic Doctor. Tyler's lifelong quest for functional medicine came after becoming frustrated with the medical system and having his own share of health issues, including generalized anxiety, asthma, eczema, and ADHD. Tyler will be taking us through gut health, dysbiosis and how to repair your gut, eliminate toxins and get back to healthy living. Thank you to our Sponsors: Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROMUSE - get 10% off using code NEUROSomavedic- get 10% off using code NEUROYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
My guest today is a revolutionary thinker and medical doctor who's on a mission to make you younger. Scientists now know that short-term acute “stress” has powerful health and longevity benefits, as long as the stress subsides at some point.For example, it's long been known that exercise is good for us, but it wasn't exactly clear why. Hormesis is the likely explanation.Consuming nothing at all can also put your body into a temporary state of nutritional adversity. Extended malnourishment is not good, but smaller doses of calorie restriction can help promote longevity. Adam is the Chief medical officer and co-founder of Span Health. He is also a medical doctor focused on longevity and aging. His background is in internal medicine and oncology with an MSc in genomics. In this episode Adam teaches us:The Long-Term Benefits of Short-Term StressWhy ‘hormesis' is key to your health and longevityHow to age backwards What Metformin is and who should consume it. How tech is revolutionising the health space You can listen to the full episode here - Thank you to our sponsors: Span Health- get 35% off using code LOUISAhttps://www.span.health/louisaEight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEUROhttps://www.eightsleep.com/neuroMUSE - get 10% off using code NEURO https://bit.ly/3pWQZvnFind Adam and Span Health here:https://twitter.com/DrAdamBathttps://www.span.health/louisaYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
I'm sure you are sick to death of the confusion surrounding COVID-19. I am too!The bottom line is is that there is so much confusion about what is going on and where exactly we are right now. Who should we trust? Who is right and who is just feeding us more politics?Most of the confusion comes from public officials and some physicians, those who we deem to trust, who have told lies and who have failed to abide by the laws that govern their industry. It's hard to not be angry when you hear a two year old crying about the masking mandate. Should we be masking kids?To help me cut through the noise, the confusion and endless bickering, I was fortunate enough to sit down with Dr. Vinay Prasad to The Neuro Experience podcast. The bulk of our conversion was about Covid-19, or more accurately, the stupidity surrounding it. The misinformation.A doctor who is at the forefront of public health and policy who lead me through the discussion on how to navigate through these tough times.Thank you to our sponsor:Somavedic- use code NEURO at checkoutYou can follow me or contact me here ---Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
If you're going to unlock the next level health enhancing, life lengthening and all round optimising benefits of sleep, then you're going to have to start treating a good night's rest like it matters, because it does- a whole lot.I recently interviewed Justin Medeiros, the worlds fittest man and winner of the 2021 Crossfit championships. He revealed his recovery techniques, his winning sleep routine and how he has incorporated sleep into his life to increase game day performance.The interesting part? Sleep is becoming the next holy grail of human performance.The study I mentioned:Title: Sleep Duration Correlates With Performance in Ultra-Endurance TriathlonFound here.Thank you to our sponsors:Eight Sleep- use code NEURO at checkoutMUSE- get 10% off - CODE: NEUROYou can find me here:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Please leave a review on Apple iTunes!The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
There is an old saying on Wall Street that the market is driven by just three emotions: fear and greed and uncertainty. Succumbing to these three traits are the biggest challenge that most people wanting ultimate success possess.Fear is what stops us from making the hard decisions. It's called F.O.M.OGreed pushes us to make the wrong decisions. At the end of the 20th century, extreme greed fueled a bubble.Uncertainty is a lack of confidence in our decisions. Investors face an uncertain economic future fraught with danger, risk, and false optimism. In this episode with Denise Shull, performance coach and former trader who uses neuroeconomics and modern psychoanalysis in her work with hedge funds and professional athletes. In this insightful episode Denise and I take a helicopter view of the brain of an investor and trader paying particular attention to the decision making processs, the limiting beliefs holding them from succeeding, how they make great decisions and they protect themselves form losses. We then finish up by cleaning up the confusion around the popular TV series ‘billions'. For those who don't know, Denise has finished a long battle against Showtime's TV series Billions. She answers alot of the questions around the lawsuit and reveals the truth behind the battle. Sponsors:Eight Sleep- use code NEURO at checkoutSomavedic- use code NEURO at checkoutSocial:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
This episode is a part II dedicated to understanding the sleep stages. If you haven't done so yet, I urge you to listen to part I titled “2 Powerful Ways to Increase Your REM Sleep” so you get an understanding of the difference. Despite a better understanding of the genetic, physiological and environmental factors involved in the sleep-wake regulation, many people still don't get enough sleep—in fact, as many as one-third are not sleep enough, according to the National Sleep Foundation. One potential reason is the public's lack of information or even misinformation about sleep. In other words, a lot of people still believe a lot of the common myths when it comes to getting a good nights sleep. These myths aren't supported by current scientific evidence and are likely subtracting from your sleep health. In this episode we will cover what deep sleep is, the main processes associated with deep sleep and then we will finish off with some deep sleep blockers- that is, the things that you might be doing that are blocking your deep sleep. Thank you to our sponsors:1. Eight Sleep: get $150 off any product using code NEURO at checkout. 2. MUSE- get 15% off - CODE: NEURO Social:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
We have a pandemic happening in our society. I'm not talking about COVID-19, I'm talking about the way in which coaches and trainers are training athletes without being properly credentialed. The coaching profession is ever changing. Coaches at each level of competition need to know more than just the Xs and the O's in order to be successful. As the primary individuals tasked with developing athletes from average to elite, they are challenged with not understanding how to optimise an athlete and get them to the NFL while also maintaining their health and well being for the long term. In this podcast I interview Pratik Patel and Alan Couzens on the intersection of performance and longevity. Alan coaches endurance athletes and uses the latest in science to optimise both performance and longevity. Ptraik is the assistant coach at the New York Giants. He also serves as the director of performance, nutrition and is the assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. Sponsors: MUSE- get 15% off - CODE: NEURO Find Pratik here: @PratikxPatelFind Alan here: @Alan_CouzensSocial:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Sleep is an important part of our lives. It improves physical and mental health. Sleep happens in stages, including REM sleep and non-REM sleep.REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is the period when people dream . REM sleep enhances learning and memory, and contributes to emotional health — in complex ways.In this podcast you'll find out what REM sleep is, why it's important and how it's different from other stages of sleep. You will understand what blocks REM sleep and lastly we will go over simple strategies you can use to increase your REM sleep.Thank you to our sponsors:Eight Sleep- Get $150 using code /LOUISA at checkout. https://www.eightsleep.com/louisaTimeLine nutrition - Get 10% off using code /NEURO at checkout.https://www.timelinenutrition.com/AmpHuman- get 15% off by using the CODE neuro15https://amphuman.com/ Social:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_Antidepressants and sleep: a qualitative review of the literaturehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15892588/The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
In today's episode we go over:1. The neuroscience of decision making 2. Two crucial things you can be doing to upgrade your brain and decision making areas of your brain3. The 1% compound effect rule I use with my athletes 4. A brief interview I did with a Wall Street Investor on his thoughts on human optimisation for risk management Sponsors of the show:Span Health: Get 35% off - code: LOUISA https://www.span.health/louisaEight Sleep: Get $150 off- code: LOUISAhttps://www.eightsleep.com/louisaSocial:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
This week's guest is neuroscientist + neurophysiologist, Louisa Nicola. If you're interested in discovering the root of human potential + how you can optimize yours from the perspective of Neuroscience, then this is going to be an EPIC one for you. At the young age of 15, Louisa became a competitive swimmer who went on to win her first triathlon at the age of 17. Recognizing her innate gift of athleticism + love for competitive sports, she became immersed in the science behind physical optimization. In 2011, Louisa was tragically hit by a car, forcing her to forfeit her title. Like the resilient woman that she is, she got back up + turned her incredible challenge into her passion + life's work. When her coach profoundly said to her, “if you want to get back on the bike, it's going to be through the brain,” Louisa instantly realized how significant the brain was for human potential + athleticism. Today, she shares her extensive research as the founder of Neuro Athletics + host of one of the top 100 podcasts dedicated to neuroscience, neurology, and longevity, The Neuro Experience (one of my personal favorites). Louisa works with elite-level athletes + sports organizations around the world. She is a trusted source in the world of sport, on learning the ways at which one can turn their BEST into BETTER by leaning into the optimization of brain health + performance. Some of the topics discussed in our talk are: The essential pillars of longevity + healthspan Cognitive aging and the onset of Alzheimer's, how it develops, and how to prevent it. Sleep quality and its importance for ultimate brain health. REM vs. non-REM sleep, the difference, and the responsibility of each. The correlation between neuroinflammation + depression. AND much more Check out Louisa's Instagram @thediamondboss_ for more incredible insights as well as her podcast, The Neuro Experience + her incredibly insightful newsletter. All details are below. Let us know how this episode impacted you via IG in the comments, DMs + story shares-- we LOVE connecting with you. Enjoy! xRx STAY CONNECTED WITH LOUISA NICOLA: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM TWITTER PODCAST Are you loving BlackBeltBeauty Radio? We would LOVE your support! Subscribe, share + give our podcast a 5 Star rating and review HERE We APPRECIATE YOU!! PS. Ladies: Are you ready to RISE into your most CONFIDENT + CAPABLE SELF? The beautiful, BADASS that you KNOW lives within you but could use to KICK ASS support to help shine through with strength + consistency? LET'S GO, GIRL. I am HERE to help YOU through that journey in QUEENDOM, my exclusive community of badass, high-minded, warrior women, on a MISSION to live from their fullest potential. YOU are the LIFE you are LIVING so building yourSELF into your most incredible SELF, IS how you create an INCREDIBLE life. YOU are the BEST investment you could ever make in your life + the time to start building your most SENSATIONAL + UNBREAKABLE SELF is NOW. Queendom is NOW open for new members + ready to empower you from mindset to action- with ME as your coach, strategist mentor + TEAMMATE throughout the journey. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT QUEENDOM + JOIN NOW. You're WORTH it.
Today I would like to focus on some of the scientific benefits and mechanisms at play regarding short bursts of cold exposure (both through cold water immersion and whole body cryotherapy) may have on the brain, the immune system and recovery. I will cover 3 benefits of cold immersion and one myth of cold immersion so be sure to listen all the way to the end because you might be doing this one thing that could be impacting your performance negatively. Thank you to our sponsors:Eight Sleep- Get $150 using code /LOUISA at checkout. https://www.eightsleep.com/louisaTimeLine nutrition - Get 10% off using code /NEURO at checkout.https://www.timelinenutrition.com/Social:Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
As long as there have been sports, there have been athletes in search of an advantage. Of all the ways to get ahead and have an inch of speed on your opponent, many have turned to performance enhancing drugs. I'm sure you've heard about them in just about every sport in the US, some of the best baseball players of all time have been accused of doping, American football players are regularly suspended for failing drug tests, and of course Lance Armstrong famously finally came clean about blood doping in 2012 vacating his seven Tour de France victories in the process. Some of these performance enhancing drugs have now reached the financial sector with some of the biggest financial institutions on Wall Street. These institutions are home to tired, hungry, competitive traders who all want that winning pill that will make them trade longer, faster and better.My guest today is Dr Carrie Jones- the hormone expert.Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/Thank you to our sponsors:Timeline Nutrition: timelinenutrition.com - CODE: NEUROEight Sleep: eightsleep.com/louisa - CODE LOUISA for $150 off!Social: Instagram: thediamondboss_Twitter : louisanicola_ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
In this episode you will learn the performance psychology principles needed to succeed in any area of life. Performance psychology is the systematic application of psychological principles and techniques to performance, particularly when there is a time element and one must perform on demand. The psychology behind a great performance really lies in one's ability to know themselves. I spoke with Dr. Dimitrios Tsatiris, MD who is a practicing board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the field of anxiety management. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of psychiatry at Northeast Ohio Medical University.He studies and writes about the interface of anxiety and achievement. His popular Psychology Today blog “Anxiety in High-Achievers” is viewed by more than 20,000 readers per month.Thank you to our sponsors:Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/louisaSocial: Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
There is plenty of advice for how to improve your sleep. I know I have spoken extensively on the topic and I am sure you have all heard about the importance of getting a good nights sleep. But it all comes down to the same assumption that you're doing something wrong, when in fact, it may not be your fault at all. The amount of sleep you need is individualised however the timing of when to go to bed is actually determined by your genes! So stay tuned as we go into the neurobiology of a chronotype, the importance of determining our chronotype so you can train and recover at the right time. We will go into the scientific literature that explains the effectiveness of chronotypes and knowing your tchrontype then we will of course finish off with determining how to figure out your chronotype. Thank you to our sponsors: Timeline Nutrition: timelinenutrition.com - CODE: NEUROEight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/louisaSocial: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Its been hailed as the one key biometric anyone can measure easily that gives the best all-round indicator of health and stress on the body. As more devices are able to collect high-quality Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data during the night, a few questions come up:What data should we use as HRV score? What is a good HRV?Why is my HRV plummeting after a glass of wine?How can I increase my HRV?I have been wanting to dive deep into the HRV literature for quite some time. My community is very big on wearables such as wearing the WHOOP and our ring so they know what HRV is and they have, of course been asking me for advice on understanding HRV. I went out in search of the best person to talk to about this and came across Dan Plews an Applied Sports Scientist, Researcher and coach.Thank you to our sponsors:Eight Sleep: https://bit.ly/2ULzSzaGet $150 off on any product at Eight Sleep Athletic Greens: http://athleticgreens.com/neuroFind Dan here: https://www.instagram.com/endure_iq/Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Ketosis. It has become one of the most popular words of the 21st century. Often connected to weight loss plans, “ketosis” is also strongly associated with epilepsy: the ketogenic diet was first introduced by clinicians as a treatment for epilepsy in the 1920s. Over the last decade, researchers have been studying the effect of ketosis on other neurological and mitochondrial disorders, with promising results.The body's metabolic physiology undergoes profound changes when consuming a ketogenic diet. Ketoadaptation occurs when the body shifts from burning glucose as a primary fuel source to principally using fatty acids and ketones. Over time, the body's capacity to transport and utilize ketones upregulates, resulting in enhanced fat oxidation. In Today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Dom D'Agostino. He holds a PhD in neuroscientist and physiology and is a professor at the University of South Florida, and is probably most recognisable to people listening to this because he is certainly one of the foremost experts on ketosis, and that's in all variants of it; so starvation, ketosis, nutritional ketosis, keto diet for epilepsy, how the ketogenic diet related to TBI and in particular the use of exogenous ketones. Thank you to our sponsor: Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/neuroUse my code to receive a one year supply of Vitamin D3 & k2 and 5 free travel packs! Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Find more about Dom and his research here: Dr. Dominic D'Agostino's faculty bio pageKetoNutrition.org@DominicDAgosti2 on TwitterDom on FacebookThe information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Sleep is essential for human health. Not getting enough sleep or having poor, fragmented sleep increases a person's risk of developing many chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. With nearly one-third of all adults in the United States reporting that they are sleep-deprived, the importance of getting a good night's sleep takes on tremendous significance which is why I have brought on Dr. Frank Lipman to the Neuro Experience podcast to discuss his latest book ‘better sleep, better you' which is available now for pre order. Dr Lipman is a vocal pioneer of integrative and Functional Medicine, or what he calls “good medicine.” Dr. Lipman is the founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and the Chief Medical Officer at The Well. He is a sought-after international speaker and the bestselling author of six books.Thank you to our sponsor:Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/neuroUse my code to receive a one year supply of Vitamin D3 & k2 and 5 free travel packs!In this episode we discuss three main themes: 1. Sleep and it's impact on the brain2. Taking charge of your own health by understanding medicine 3. The problems in medicine Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Find more about Frank here:https://drfranklipman.com/https://twitter.com/DrFrankLipman?s=20The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
How does the brain clean itself? In this episode we will discuss: The two types of sleep NREM sleep stages REM sleep stages Temperature and heart rate during sleep stages Glyphic system When the glympahitc system is active How the brain actually cleans itself Thank you today's sponsor: AmpHuman: https://amphuman.com/pages/learn-about-pr-lotionNeuro15 for 15% off anything on the site. Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Its safe to say that there is a hidden depression epidemic in the sporting world. Despite the alarmingly large amount of athletes acknowledging their depression, a lot remains unknown about the role inflammation plays in the development of depression. Now, many athletes have recently spoken up about their experience with depression and as I work closer and closer with elite athletes I am realising that things like jet lag, travel schedules, sleep deprivation and nutrition all aid in the diagnosis of depression by way of inflammation which is why I got Dr Charles Raison on the podcast to help us understand the link between inflammation and depression. Charles Raison, is a professor at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Founding Director of the Center for Compassion Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on inflammation and the development of depression in response to illness and stress. He also examines the physical and behavioral effects of compassion training on the brain, inflammatory processes, and behavior as well as the effect of heat stress as a potentially therapeutic intervention major depressive disorder. In todays episode we go into 1:Relationship between depression and inflammation: 2. Mediators of inflammation 3. Temperature: heat vs cold 4. What role does hyperthermia play in depression and what are the therapeutic effects of whole-body hyperthermia for major depressive disorder.3. The role that sleep plays in inflammation and depression4. Light exposure and depressionThank you to our sponsor:Athletic Greens - https://athleticgreens.com/neuroUse my code to receive a one year supply of Vitamin D3 & k2 and 5 free travel packs!Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Find Charles and his research here:https://twitter.com/DrCharlesRaisonhttps://sohe.wisc.edu/staff/charles-l-raison-md/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27172277/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3285451/The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
Taking care of our bodies takes more than eating our veggies and lifting weights to build muscles. We need to take care of the most important muscle of all – our brains. This week, on the Danay Garcia Podcast, I sit down and talk all things brain with Louisa Nicola, a neuroscientist, neuropsychologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” podcast, and founder of Neuro Athletics. In her work with elite athletes, Louisa focuses on training the brain in partnership the body. An athlete herself, Louisa provides an approachable introduction to neuroscience, and together we explore the keys to caring for, training, and maximizing our brain power. Show some love to your beautiful brain, and ask yourself, what are the seeds you will plant and grow in your life?
Welcome back to another wonderful episode of the Neuro Experience podcast. This episode is very special. It is an introduction to the beta version of our new membership site!!! The Neuro Athletics membership is for any person who is wanting to build a better performing brain. We will now have private q&a sessions with Louisa available as part of the membership. We'll also be providing all of our talks that we do on clubhouse which will be made exclusive to our members, along with other awesome features. If you are enjoying the podcast, and you are enjoying the episodes, please click through and consider the membership here. This episode gives you a preview into a talk that Louisa did on sleep science together with a board certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician Sohaib and the CEO and founder of 8sleep, Matteo. The three of them dig deep into the science of sleep, and how optimizing your sleep is incredibly important for longevity and brain health. The second part of this episode will feature Dr. Austin Perlmutter and Louisa, where they dig through the science of neuro inflammation and toxins as it relates to long term brain health. We hope you enjoyed this episode and we hope to see you in the Neuro Athletics online community.https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/
What is a sports neurologist? With the dramatic increase in head injuries in football and other sports, this relatively new subspecialty of neurology has become increasingly prominent.We are joined today by one of the first board certified sports neurologists in the country- Dr. Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, a sports neurologist with the Hartford Healthcare Ayer Neuroscience Institute For any coach or trainer or athlete, you will want to tune in and take notes. This episode not only lays the foundation to understanding the necessity of a sports neurologist but it also introduces to the various neurological conditions that athletes from all different sports posses.Sports neurology is a relatively new specialty in neurology concerned with the study and management of sports-related neurologic injuries that may develop as a result of participation in athletic activities. Concussion is the most recognized example of a sport-related injury. However, athletes also experience injuries to the spine (spinal cord), peripheral nerves, and the neuromuscular system, and rarely, traumatic brain injuries of greater severity. "Baseline testing is a way to evaluate athletes prior to having a concussion or after fully recovering from a concussion where the testing can be repeated if an acute concussion is suspected and also to assist the clinician to determine when it is safe for them to return to play" ~ Dr. Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MDFind Stephanie here: https://bit.ly/3ok6oRXConnect with her on Twitter here: https://bit.ly/2YnpmfHREVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. Sign up to Louisa's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/37bR58XConnect with Louisa on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SXPA5M
Exercise affects the brain in many ways. It increases heart rate, which pumps more oxygen to the brain. It aids the release of hormones which provide an excellent environment for the growth of brain cells. Exercise also promotes brain plasticity by stimulating growth of new connections between cells in many important cortical areas of the brain. Research from UCLA even demonstrated that exercise increased growth factors in the brain which makes it easier for the brain to grow new neuronal connections.Ryan Glatt is a psychometrist and Brain Health Coach at the Brain Health Center in the Pacific Neuroscience Institute. With a strong background in exercise science and human health, Ryan develops curricula specifically targeted towards those with dementia, Parkinson's disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and traumatic brain injury, coaching individuals towards optimal brain health.The episode touches on the following points: What is the benefits of exercise on the brain - brain functionality and blood flow FITLIGHT trainer- science behind the light. How do we get better cognitively by using reaction training software What does science tell us in terms of what exercises to do for brain health Literature of athletes and brain health - transferable skills for cognitionPrecision medicine and brain health - functional medicine approachesThe disconnect between nutrition and exercise Nootropics I hope you all enjoy this episode!REVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. Sign up to Louisa's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/37bR58XConnect with Louisa on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SXPA5MFind Ryan here: https://bit.ly/3q3p9dE
This week on The Neuro Experience podcast I speak with Dr. Molly Maloof on blood sugar, hormones, self biohacking with labs and imaging and the importance of stress-relieving recovery practices.We also get into Glucose Monitoring, Mitochondrial Stress, & Mental Health. During the episode, Molly goes into discussing 'what is health' and what is 'sickness'? The old definition of health is that it is a static state. Molly is on a mission to radically extend healthspan, maximize human potential, and redefine health care using medicine, technology, education, & media. Her fascination with innovation permeates her concierge medical practice that is focused on providing personalized medicine to entrepreneurs, technology executives, investors, & celebrities in Los Angeles and the Bay Area.The new idea of health is the ability to adapt and manage it when faced with adversity! This statement was made abundantly clear throughout the organic conversation that Louisa and Molly have as they delve into the hormonal adaptations of women during their 30's and draws an insight into self diagnosis as a means for longevity - 'know thyself'. Homeostasis vs Allostasis, which is our ability to achieve stability through behavioral change and mental health through the ability of an individual to reach their potential, cope with stressors and contribute to their community.The key to healthy aging by fundamentally building bioenergetic capacity by building mitochondria, essentially our power plants. Find Molly here: https://drmolly.co/and https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co/
There's a community of 38,000,000,000,000 microorganisms (mostly bacteria) living in and on us. Seeded by our mothers, this is our microbiome—our non-human half we can't live without. In an astonishing journey of symbiosis, microbes co-evolved with us, carrying in their genes, and therefore in us, the entire history of the world.The gut. Microbiome. Microbiota. Probiotics, probiotics. What on earth are these words and how do they affect the brain? We have all heard of the gut brain axis. I know I see the word being thrown around and it's almost impossible to not want to know more about it. This subject has always been a mystery to me because like you will learn in this episode, the microbiome is an entire universe. It takes so much knowledge and time to really understand it and it's relation to our lives and our health. So in order to understand this fully and in more depth I recruited the amazing Dr. Azza Gadir to the neuro experience to explore the depths of microbiome with us. Azza is an immunologist who completed her postdoctoral training in the laboratory at Harvard Medical School where her published research was focused on the immunological mechanisms that underlie the role of the gut microbiome in conferring protection to diseases early in life. For this work, she holds issued and pending patents and has collaborated with industry partners to accelerate the discovery of microbiome-related immunotherapies for food allergy.She is also the head of research and development at Seed. If you haven't checked them out please do so on Instagram and you will be just as inspired as me when you see their work of art literally coming to life on your phone. Seed is an ecosystem of scientists, doctors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and translational storytellers from around the world. Who collectively believe in the potential of the microbiome to improve human and planetary health. Together, they're raising the bar in bacteria.In this episode you will learn: What is the microbiome and how does it play a role in our BrainHealth Azza Gadir's career from start to finish- how women in science are shaping the worldWhat is the immune system and the ‘gut microbiome' The link between neurodegenerative disease and the gut microbiome What is B12 deficiency and is it related to the gut microbiome? How can we impact the function of our microbiome What is the ‘gut-brain axis' and the link between mental health and gut bacteriaBest diet to eat for a health microbiome How to protect your gut throughout the lifespan REVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. Sign up to Louisa's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/37bR58XConnect with Louisa on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SXPA5M
My guest is Dr. James DiNicolantonio who is a cardiovascular research scientist and Doctor of Pharmacy at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the author of The Salt Fix, Superfuel and his latest book 'The Immunity Fix'. James is a well-respected and internationally known scientist and expert on health and nutrition, he has contributed extensively to health policy and has even testified in front of the Canadian Senate regarding the harms of added sugars. We start the episode off by talking about the journey of becoming a PharmD and the numerous published articles that James has researched and written. At the beginning of the episode we also begin to discuss:1.Immunology 101—The innate and adaptive immune system.2. Antibodies, B cells—How they fight viruses, create antibodies and T cells—Role in the adaptive immune system and ability to kill infected cells to prevent viral spread. In the middle of the episode we do spend a majority of the time talking about: 1. Latest research and findings on COVID-19 and it's correlation to metabolic dysfunction, comorbidities and risk factors associated with worse COVID19 outcomes. Towards the end: 1. Supplementation, nutrition and lifestyle interventions that help boost the immune system in an effort to fight off infections. REVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. Sign up to Louisa's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/37bR58XConnect with Louisa on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SXPA5M
Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Dr. Means's perspective has been recently featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Hill, Metabolism, Endocrine Today, Endocrine Web, Well + Good, and Dr. Michael Greger's (author of How to Not Die) video series. In 2020, she has been a guest on The Diet Doctor, Optimal Performance Podcast, Biohacker Babes, The Neuro Experience, Veggie Doctor Radio, and many others speaking about the important of metabolic health. She is an award-winning biomedical researcher, with past research positions at the NIH, Stanford School of Medicine, and NYU. Handles/contact info for her and Levels: Personal: Twitter & IG: @drcaseyskitchen Levels: www.levelshealth.com Twitter & IG: @levels levels.link/fitfarmingfood is now live – this will allow listeners to skip the 38,000+ person waitlist and join the Levels Early Access Program now (though order processing time is still a few weeks currently). The price of the one month program is $399 and includes a telehealth consultation with a physician in your state (brief medical form via the above link) + 2 sensors shipped to your door + Levels software. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitfarmingfoodmom/support
Utilizing a strong scientific foundation both through their own research and the research of others, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai present a solid case for the reduction of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through prevention. Show notes for episode found here: https://bit.ly/2ICAmS3Co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Team Sherzai is the dynamic husband and wife duo behind the largest clinical and observational study on Alzheimer's to date as well as the co-authors of The Alzheimer's Solution*, a must-read primer that details their extensive research, chronicles the remarkable results they have experienced working with patients first-hand, and sets forth the first ever comprehensive program to prevent Alzheimer's disease, improve cognitive function, and ultimately optimize long-term brain health.We discuss: 1. Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis and prevention 2. Genotype (15:40 - 20:40) APOE-4 gene Using GWAS to identify alzheimers disease linked genes Other genes are PEN1, 2 and APP - deterministic genes Determining your rate of getting AD from your genotype 3. Cognitive testing prior to further diagnosis4. Prevalence of AD in the US and the pathology of AD5. The future of medicine- a personalised approach6. Metabolic dysfunction, CGM and pathways that lead to AD“Food is the single greatest tool we have in the fight against Alzheimer's.” Ayesha Sherzai REVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. Sign up to Louisa's email newsletter: https://bit.ly/37bR58XConnect with Louisa on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2SXPA5M
My guest today is Dr Aseem Malhotra, an NHS Consultant Cardiologist, and visiting Professor of Evidence Based Medicine. He is a world renowned expert in the prevention, diagnosis and management of heart disease.EPISODE SHOW NOTES HEREDr Aseem's passion for writing on and researching various health related issues has resulted in a vast quantity of published academic articles in major medical journals, as well as many other public acknowledgments.So today, As we continue to learn more about #COVID-19, we continue to see a pattern in those more at risk. People who aren't metabolically healthy (think obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension) are much more likely to experience severe complications if they are to get the virus. And to put that in perspective, only 1 in 8 Americans are considered metabolically healthy. That means a lot of us are at risk during this already alarming time. We can start changing that today, though, and create a newfound health baseline while creating a greater level of resilience when it comes to chronic disease and future situations like this. The #MetabolicSyndrome (MetS) has been called a global epidemic by the WHO1 and is considered a major public health problem, with 34% of Americans over the age of 20 estimated to be affected. Among adolescents, 9.4% are estimated to have MetS and the prevalence rises to 44.2% among those that are obese.MetS is known to affect cognition and raise the risk for dementia which is why I have introduced it twice now on The Neuro Experience podcast. In medicine, and specifically in medical training, there are three types of errors: technical errors, judgmental errors, and normative errors. (Technically, there is a fourth called quasi-normative errors, but we'll save that for another time.) Dr. Aseem draws on his experience in evidence based medicine and talks to us about making good judgement in medicine. In this episode you will learn: The five biomarkers of metabolic dysfunction Dr. Aseem's personal experience with belly fat and excessive sugar intakeHealth disparities and COVID-19 outcomesMetabolic disease, excess body fat, and chronic inflammation lead to worse outcomes from COVID-19, as well as from the fluIntermittent fasting and the ketogenic dietDrivers of chronic disease and misery Evidence based medicine - why doctors need to stay up-to-date and informed Misinformation in the medical communityDr. Aseem can be found here. Leave a review here.
Hospitals have always been filled with heroes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic set in.A new docu-series on Netflix, “Lenox Hill,” serves as a timely reminder with its compelling look at the pre-coronavirus work done behind the walls of that New York hospital system. David Langer, MD, chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, and vice president of neurosurgery for Northwell Health Western Region, spoke about answering the call to help provide care for patients with COVID-19 regardless of sub-specialty.Dr. Langer's work has been featured in numerous peer-reviewed publications and he has spoken nationally and internationally on vascular disorders such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the brain. He is one of the few cerebral bypass surgeons in the country.In this episode we discuss: 1. Life on set of Lenox Hill 2. Aneurysms - what they are, how to prevent them and how to treat them 3. Why David got into medicine and how what sparked his interest in neurosurgery 4. Understanding and demystifying pseudo-science and commonly held misconceptions that we hear on social media 5. The life of a neurosurgeon during COVID-19 and much more. Find David here: https://www.instagram.com/drdlanger/REVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Neuro Experience episodes please share the link – together we can make brain health something that everyone can thrive on!
You may know someone with epilepsy and not even realize it.Dr. Tracey Milligan, who is Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair for Education in the BWH Department of Neurology. Dr. Milligan obtained her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, she did her residency in neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and completed fellowship in epilepsy at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Milligan's clinical and research interests are in the advanced treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders. She has published dozens of papers in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and was invited to give many talks at international conferences on neurology and seizure disorder treatment.In this episode we discuss: 1. Difference between epilepsy and seizures 2. Neurology of epilepsy 3. Causes, diagnosis and treatment. 4. The role that CBD plays in the treatment of childhood epilepsy 5. How and why epilepsy is misunderstood and how to understand it6. Best diets for epilepsy and seizures and certain types of medications that work best7. Migraines and how to differentiate between a migraine and a headache 8. Common misconceptions about migraines and the treatment of headaches 9. We finish the episode discussing what Dr. Tracey Milligan would love to discover in the future of medicine and epilepsy. Tracey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tracey1milligan Keto diet and epilepsy discussed in the episode: https://www.ketonutrition.org/REVIEW/SHARE:If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Neuro Experience episodes please share the link – together we can make brain health something that everyone can thrive on!
There is no "magic pill" for your brain. It is part of a whole ecosystem that includes your body and all your surroundings—that means the artificial flavors, dyes and additives in your favorite junk food and the chemicals in the hair spray you just inhaled. Your brain is only 2 percent of your bodyweight, yet consumes 20 percent of the body's glucose. Naturopathic medicine is defined as a drugless, noninvasive, rational and evidence-based system of medicine imparting treatments with natural elements based on the theories of vitality, toxemia and the self-healing capacity of the body, as well as the principles of healthy living (Nair and Nanda, 2014).Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body's inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health.Dr. Gonzalez became proficient in integrative oncology at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America through exposure to a range of disciplines and modalities. During his residency at the center, he was able to treat more than 700 patients and he had a long lasting impact on his patients, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. He was able to obtain his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. During his training, Dr. Gonzalez underwent clinical rotations in general medicine, botanical, oncology, homeopathy, pediatrics and mind-body medicine, including a preceptorship at the NYU Langone Integrative Urology Center. In this episode we discuss: 1. Brain health from a holistic perspective 2. What does cortisol do to our body 3. Nootropics- what they are, how to take them and which ones are the best on the market 4. The role that herbs and vitamins play in healing the body 5. Anti-aging secrets and how to age backwards. 6. How sugar is detrimental to your brain and body7. Blood tests to take to check your blood to start your holistic health journey. 8. 23andMe - Learn how your DNA influences your facial features, taste, smell and other traits Dr. G's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctor.g_/ 23andme: https://www.23andme.com/en-int/REVIEW/SHARE: https://bit.ly/2YhMqw4If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Neuro Experience podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Neuro Experience episodes please share the link – together we can make brain health something that everyone can thrive on!
If you've ever “gone with your gut” to make a decision or felt “butterflies in your stomach” when nervous, you're likely getting signals from an unexpected source: your second brain. Hidden in the walls of the digestive system, this “brain in your gut” is revolutionizing medicine's understanding of the links between digestion, mood, health and even the way you think. Scientists call this little brain the enteric nervous system (ENS). And it's not so little. The ENS is two thin layers of more than 100 million nerve cells lining your gastrointestinal tract from esophagus to rectum. Knowing that the gut affects the brain and understanding the far-reaching role of the microbiome has led this week's guest on The Neuro Experience to approach neurodegenerative conditions with a whole new perspective. Dr. Jay Lombard is an internationally acclaimed neurologist, author, and keynote speaker specializing in neuroimmunological conditions and medical mysteries. Dr. Lombard integrates biological, psychological, and existential components in his holistic treatment approach. I am thrilled to learn more about ALS, Alzheimer's and many other psychiatrist disorders in this episode and I'm sure you will too! I would love to know your thoughts! Email me directly at: louisa.nicola@gmail.comFind Jay Lombard here: https://bit.ly/2nTc7Ve
So excited about this one Neuro Athletes! It's real, honest and raw!David has been helping some of the world's top athletes reach their full potential for over 17 years. As the creator of DBC he wanted to develop a facility that would help athletes do more than just train, but also educate them on what exactly their mind and bodies are going through during their training process. His approach is known as one of the most detailed in the industry, he says it simple. We're teaching Athletes how to move from the inside out.His first words to every client, It's all starts with proper mechanics!What a world we live in where people with large instagram following boast their knowledge on health and fitness. I, myself pride myself on the education and experience I have received and the hours I put in to not only training, rehabilitating and monitoring the brain health of athletes but I know David does too. David is coming to The Neuro Experience podcast with a wealth of knowledge on the science behind performance. BY the end of this episode you will have a thorough understanding of what it takes to be a brilliant coach. We touch on nutrition, biomechanics, mental performance and the biggest issues surrounding the fitness industry. If you find this episode useful please send it to someone especially an aspiring coach and please don't forget to leave a podcast review on apple iTunes! Find David here:DBC: https://bit.ly/2Yv7Nx3Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ZBSq21
This Jordanian fitness star is described as the real-life Wonder Woman. Like many of you following the podcast, Heba had many limiting beliefs that held her back from who she was and achieving her greatness. What are the limitations and excuses that you see in your path? Fitness is often wrongly attributed as the single solitary driver of your overall health and body but there is one thing missing- MINDSET. Your fitness routine should include a portion of mental performance and that is exactly how Heba got to where she is today.From a young age, she raged to achieve greatness in everything she set her mind to. This raw and honest episode will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to achieve your greatness!Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Neuro Experience podcast. If you haven't done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!https://apple.co/2Jyj3A7Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ZfMKKEReach out via email: louisa.nicola@gmail.com
As a former radio host and entertainment reporter for Access Hollywood, E! News and MTV, Liz Hernandez's career has been built on words, but no chapter more than the one she is currently living with Wordaful, a video and live event series that underscores the importance of how we communicate with others and ourselves.Liz's mother lost her speech, as a result of Alzheimer's. The diagnosis ultimately pushed Liz's decision to leave her job as a co-host of Access Hollywood and pursue Wordaful full-time instead.Liz joins The Neuro Experience today to share her story, struggles and experiences that lead her to create the legacy that is, WORDAFUL. Follow Liz: @lizhernandezGrab WORDAFUL NYC event tickets: https://wordaful.com/Screen shot this episode on Instagram: @thediamondboss_Write a review: https://bit.ly/2p25LjV
Neuro Experience listeners today I bring you content from an interview I did on the Humans 2.0 podcast. Here are my thoughts and future predicitions of elite athleticism, company culture and mental performance. Learn more about MENTAL FITNESS: