Podcasts about Physiology

Dr. Balcavage explains the difference between glandular hypothyroidism and cellular hypothyroidism — a critical but often overlooked concept. While standard care assumes that correcting lab values restores function, it ignores how stress, immune system activation, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction impact thyroid hormone signaling at the cellular level.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Limitations of Conventional Thyroid Testing (TSH-focused model) Cellular Hypothyroidism Concept Stress Physiology and Thyroid Function Dissatisfaction Rates Among Thyroid Patients Why Labs Don't Equal Symptom Resolution Immune System Role in Thyroid Disorders   More from Eric Balcovage: Book: The Thyroid Debacle by Dr. Eric Balcavage Get the book on Amazon Website: drericbalcavage.com Instagram: @drericbalcavage     Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube   

Send a textWhat if calm isn't something you find after life settles… but something you practice while everything still feels loud, uncertain, and full? In this episode, I invite you into a deeply real reflection on stress, emotional weight, and the quiet moments of beauty that often go unnoticed in our busiest seasons. From stormy mornings by the water to the science of nervous system regulation and the Stoic wisdom of inner steadiness, this conversation gently challenges the idea that life must be peaceful before we allow ourselves to feel peace. If you've been carrying a lot lately — mentally, emotionally, or physically — this episode is a soft place to land, a reminder that even in the middle of chaos, there are small glimmers of calm waiting to be noticed.Quote of the week:“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus AureliusCitations:Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226. Bratman, G. N., Hamilton, J. P., Hahn, K. S., Daily, G. C., & Gross, J. J. (2015). Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(28), 8567–8572.Stellar, J. E., John-Henderson, N., Anderson, C. L., Gordon, A. M., McNeil, G. D., & Keltner, D. (2015). Positive affect and markers of inflammation: Discrete positive emotions predict lower levels of inflammatory cytokines. Emotion, 15(2), 129–133.McEwen, B. S. (2007). Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: Central role of the brain. Physiological Reviews, 87(3), 873–904.Adam, T. C., & Epel, E. S. (2007). Stress, eating and the reward system. Physiology & Behavior, 91(4), 449–458.Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

What's really happening inside the larynx when we ‘tilt?' In this episode, Alexa is joined by voice researcher Mathias Aaen to unpack the science behind thyroid tilt - exploring what his latest studies reveal about pitch, vocal fold lengthening, and healthy singing. The pair cut through common misconceptions, translate research into studio-ready language, and ask the big question: are our teaching prompts actually doing what we think they are? If you love practical pedagogy grounded in solid science, this one's for you.  WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  2:58 What is tilt? Anatomy & physiology  6:35 CVT framework 16:13 Study results  22:45 Physiology vs the perceptual  25:36 Teaching prompts  43:10 Vocal fold length and pitch change  48:14 Enemies of tilt 52:37 Common misconceptions about tilt   About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Investigating Laryngeal “Tilt” on Same-pitch Phonation—Preliminary Findings of Vocal Mode, Metal and Density Parameters as Alternatives to Cricothyroid-Thyroarytenoid “Mix” by Mathias Aaen et al Correlating Degree of Thyroid Tilt Independent of fo Control as a Mechanism for Phonatory Density with EGG and Acoustic Measures across Loudness Conditions by Mathias Aaen et al Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.131 Mastering Research Papers: How to Read with Ease and Extract Knowledge  Complete Vocal Training  Ian Howell Dr Mark Tempesta Kerrie Obert  Dr Ingo Titze Estill CVT App Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica  Manuel Garcia  Praat  ABOUT THE GUEST  Mathias Aaen, PhD, is a voice researcher, educator, and certified rehabilitation specialist. He serves as Honorary Researcher at Nottingham University Hospitals and VP of Research & Collaboration at CVI, and was previously a Fulbright Fellow at UC Berkeley. His work focuses on voice physiology, acoustics, auditory-perceptual analysis, and voice habilitation and rehabilitation, with groundbreaking research into the physiology and health of contemporary commercial music styles, including rock and heavy metal. He recently completed a PostDoc investigating the CVT framework as a clinical treatment for dysphonia in MTD and ABI patients. An award-winning researcher and Authorised CVT Teacher, Mathias is also an active performer who has worked with leading opera houses and voice professionals worldwide.  SEE FULL BIO HEREWebsite

Are you hitting your protein targets, training 5 days a week, and avoiding gluten, dairy, and sugar yet you’re still dealing with crippling bloating and unpredictable digestion? If you’ve spent more time worrying about your food than enjoying it, this episode is a major "pattern interrupt." Today, we’re discussing an uncomfortable truth: for many active women, gut issues aren’t happening despite a healthy lifestyle they’re happening because of how restrictive that lifestyle has become. We’re unpacking the "Healthy Girl" identity trap and how food anxiety is fueling your IBS, not fixing it. In this episode, we dive into: The "Healthy Girl" Identity Trap: How the shift from caring about your body to obsessive label reading and social isolation creates a state of chronic "food fear." The Physiology of Food Anxiety: Why eating a "perfect" meal in a stressed, sympathetic state (fight or flight) guaranteed drops in stomach acid and enzyme output. Under-Eating & Over-Training: How low fuel and high cortisol send your body into conservation mode, leading to constipation, reflux, and poor motility. The Restriction-Binge-Bloat Cycle: Why your gut isn’t "broken" when you eat off-plan; it’s simply reacting to the extremes of famine and punishment. Redefining Health: Why real recovery for the active woman often requires eating more, training smarter, and letting go of perfection to let the nervous system feel safe. Sometimes the most "functional medicine" thing you can do isn't another supplement or a stricter diet it’s healing your relationship with food. Your gut isn't asking for more rules; it's asking for nourishment and safety. P.S. If you’re an active woman who is done micromanaging every bite but is still bloated, let’s find out what is actually driving your symptoms. Jump on Zoom with me for a quick call to map out a personalized strategy. Book here LINKS TO SHERADYN: Assess your gut health in 3min HERE Follow me on Instagram HERE. Join my Private Facebook group HERE. Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send a textIn this episode, we're honoured to be re-joined by Professor Amanda Ellison who disced all things about the brain and headaches on episode 92, Splitting: The Inside Story on Headaches Professor Ellison has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers, earning close to 3,000 citations, with research spanning visual neuroscience, sensorimotor systems, and neuronal disruption in conditions such as migraine and headache disorders. Her work provides valuable insight into how the brain functions—and malfunctions—following injury or dysfunction.Alongside her academic research, Professor Ellison is a passionate science communicator and the author of Getting Your Head Around the Brain and Splitting: The Inside Story on Headaches, two widely respected books that translate complex neuroscience into accessible, real-world understanding.02:00 - The Love for Action Potentials04:20 – What is Neuron and Why are the Special?07:30 – It Does Not Like the Text Book11:00 – What is an Action Potential and What is the Physiology Behind it?24:30 –How Neurons Communicate 29:35 - The Story of Camillo Golgi and Santiago Ramón Cajal 34:35 – Chemical Signals of Action Potentials 43:50 – Mitochondria, ATP and Sodium Potassium Pumps47:00 – Conceptualizing it All54:10 – Fatigue, ATP and mTBI59:00 – Calcium's Role01:08:54 – Favourite Thing About Professor Ellison's WorkGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-z_DSs4AAAAJ&hl=enSplitting: Inside Story on Headaches (https://www.amazon.com.au/Splitting-Inside-Headaches-Amanda-Ellison/dp/1472971396) Getting Your Head Around The Brain: https://www.amazon.com.au/Getting-your-head-around-brain-ebook/dp/B09HZ9FVSR?ref_=ast_author_dp Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Mak delves into the anatomy and physiology of the sciatic nerve, explaining its origins in the brain and its pathway through the body. He discusses the nature of nerve pain, describing it as an irritation along the nerve's path and outlining a spectrum of sensations from numbness to burning and sharp pain. Dr. Mak emphasizes the importance of understanding these sensations to reclaim control over recovery and identifies key indicators of improvement in pain management.You can get access to the somatic tracking cheat sheet here: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/self-treatment-cheat-sheet-8707-4603Check out our favorite products! (affiliate page): https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/favorite_productsDid you know that our YouTube channel has a growing number of videos including this podcast? Give us a follow here- https://youtube.com/@fixyoursciatica?si=1svrz6M7RsnFaswNAre you looking for a more affordable way to manage your pain? Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fix-your-sciatica-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about what happens when first responders are physically exhausted but mentally unable to sleep (Amazon Affiliate). Not the occasional restless night, but the chronic state of being wired, alert, and unable to fully shut down even in safe, quiet environments. This is the kind of sleep disruption that develops from years of hypervigilance, rotating shifts, and repeated exposure to critical incidents. The body may be in bed, but the brain is still scanning, replaying calls, running scenarios, and staying prepared for threat long after the shift has ended.

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship. CreditsOpening PrayerRay BorrettBible verseIsaiah 52:14 Thought for the dayRay BorrettBible PassageIsaiah 52The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.Prayer Handbookprayer handbook WTW 2026.pdfSupporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribeTo contact Ray: Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

This conversation explores workplace bullying through a lens that goes far deeper than behavior. We examine the physiology of harm, the nervous system impact of chronic workplace stress, and how leadership either contributes to trauma or actively prevents it. Liza Collins is a trauma preventative leadership coach, consultant, and number one best selling author of The Physiology of Bullying. With more than three decades of experience across healthcare systems in the UK and internationally, her work bridges lived experience, neuroscience, and relational leadership practice. In this episode, we explore: • What chronic workplace harm does to the nervous system • How bullying reshapes identity, health, and self trust • The difference between surviving a toxic system and restoring agency • Why leadership responsibility extends beyond performance metrics • What trauma preventative leadership actually looks like in practice This conversation moves beyond surface level discussions about difficult personalities. It addresses power, safety, and the biological cost of sustained psychological threat. For anyone navigating workplace harm, leading teams, or building cultures of psychological safety, this episode offers insight, clarity, and grounded perspective.

The episode explains how pole dancers can get stronger using progressive overload, defined as gradually increasing training stress so the body adapts during rest and the same demands become easier over time. It outlines adaptation timelines: neurological and cardiovascular changes can occur quickly (sometimes within a session for neuro drills), noticeable strength gains typically appear after about 3–6 weeks, connective tissue (tendons/ligaments) adapts around the 3-month mark, and bone density changes occur closer to 6 months. Rosy emphasizes easing back into training—especially after a break or postpartum—avoiding self-punishment, and prioritizing rest because adaptation happens during recovery. It describes ways to increase load for pole and bodyweight training: increase training frequency while keeping at least 1–2 rest days per week, increase repetitions, use time-based conditioning like a “pole treadmill” (repeated climbs/descents for time), increase resistance via weights/bands or by selecting harder bodyweight progressions, and use isometrics by holding longer or increasing tension. It notes that muscle damage is not necessarily required for positive adaptation and references Felipe Damas' work (primarily in hypertrophy research), while clarifying the focus is strength training rather than bodybuilding. The episode also explains that the body responds to chronic life stress similarly to training stress, which can hinder strength gains, and encourages stress reduction and enjoyable movement.Citations:SELYE H. (1950). Stress and the general adaptation syndrome. British medical journal, 1(4667), 1383–1392. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.1.4667.1383Monti, E., Franchi, M. V., Badiali, F., Quinlan, J. I., Longo, S., & Narici, M. V. (2020). The Time-Course of Changes in Muscle Mass, Architecture and Power During 6 Weeks of Plyometric Training. Frontiers in physiology, 11, 946. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00946Damas, F., Phillips, S. M., Vechin, F. C., & Ugrinowitsch, C. (2015). A review of resistance training-induced changes in skeletal muscle protein synthesis and their contribution to hypertrophy. Sports Medicine, 45(6), 801–807.Damas F, Phillips SM, Libardi CA, Vechin FC, Lixandrão ME, Jannig PR, et al. (September 2016). "Resistance training-induced changes in integrated myofibrillar protein synthesis are related to hypertrophy only after attenuation of muscle damage". The Journal of Physiology. 594 (18): 5209–22. doi:10.1113/JP272472. PMC 5023708. PMID 27219125Ahola, R., Korpelainen, R., Vainionpää, A., Leppäluoto, J., & Jämsä, T. (2009). Time-course of exercise and its association with 12-month bone changes. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 10, 138. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-10-138Plotkin, D., Coleman, M., Van Every, D., Maldonado, J., Oberlin, D., Israetel, M., Feather, J., Alto, A., Vigotsky, A. D., & Schoenfeld, B. J. (2022). Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations. PeerJ, 10, e14142. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14142Chapters:00:00 Get Stronger for Pole: What We're Covering Today00:55 Membership Shout-Out + How My Training Programs Work02:24 Progressive Overload 101 (Stress → Rest → Adapt)03:50 Adaptation Timelines: Nervous System, Cardio, Strength05:53 Long-Game Gains: Tendons, Ligaments & Bone Density06:59 Coming Back to Pole: Patience, Rest, and Consistency08:01 How to Add Load in Pole Training (Frequency, Reps, Resistance)11:12 Isometrics & Bodyweight Progressions (Making Moves Harder)14:48 Wrap-Up: Stress Management, Keep Showing Up

George sits down with Gary Brecka to talk health, the drama in the medical space, and a deeper, more personal side of Gary you haven't seen before. Enjoy the episode.Visit https://www.eightsleep.com/janko and use code JANKO for $350 off Pod 5 Ultra, $200 off Pod 5 Core from Eight Sleep!Head to http://basedbodyworks.com and use code GEORGE for 20% off and also get a free toiletry bag when you order one of the sets!Follow George! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/georgejanko⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/GeorgeJanko⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@georgejanko⁠ Follow Shawna! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shawnadellaricca/⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ShawnaDellaRiccaOfficialBusiness Inquiries Email: ⁠george@divisionmedia.coChapters:00:00 Intro00:05 Faith, Physiology & Why Science Made Him Believe in God00:24 “I'd Bet My Entire Career On This”02:30 Who Gary Brecka Is & What He Actually Does08:05 Science vs The Gospel — Can They Coexist?12:40 The Real Problem With Modern Health Advice15:26 NAD, Deficiencies & Giving The Body Raw Materials20:12 Supplements vs Lifestyle — What Actually Matters23:48 The Simplicity We Overcomplicate30:33 Hormone Therapy & The Ferrari Analogy34:50 Why Most Doctors Aren't The Enemy38:00 Insurance, Incentives & The Pill-First System42:15 The Three Pillars: Sleep, Mobility, Sunlight46:29 48 Months of Breathwork Without Missing a Day50:40 Grounding, Circadian Rhythm & Free Optimization57:10 Bloodwork, Insulin & Metabolic Dysfunction01:01:38 How The Brain Eliminates Waste (Glymphatic System)01:08:20 Inflammation — The Root of Chronic Disease01:16:32 Why Ketosis Changes Everything01:22:50 Chronic Disease & America's Health Crisis01:25:44 What He Learned Studying Mortality01:33:13 Faith, Depression & Renewing The Mind01:41:00 Identity, Discipline & Self-Control01:48:29 Good vs Evil — Culture, Politics & Health Freedom01:55:40 Taking Ownership of Your Family's Health02:04:40 Breaking The Injury & Weight Gain Loop02:10:50 Fasted Training & Essential Amino Acids02:19:15 Growing Up Under A Disciplinarian Father02:23:30 Cutting Tobacco & Hard Labor Lessons02:28:00 Work Ethic, Responsibility & Legacy02:33:33 Closing Thoughts

Send a textThis week's episode is a very real one for me. I share a life update, the emotional rollercoaster I've been quietly riding, and how I stayed grounded in my program even when my heart and mind were all over the place. If you've been holding it together lately, this episode may feel like a deep exhale. This one is honest, and grounding, especially for those of us managing full lives while trying to live intentionally.Quote of the Week:“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — RumiCitations:Raichle, M. E., et al. (2001). A default mode of brain function. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Gross, J. J., & Levenson, R. W. (1997). Hiding feelings: The acute effects of inhibiting positive and negative emotion. Journal of Abnormal Psychology.Appleton, A. A., et al. (2013). The association of emotional suppression with inflammation and health outcomes. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.Kashdan, T. B., & Rottenberg, J. (2010). Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health. Clinical Psychology Review.Adam, T. C., & Epel, E. S. (2007). Stress, eating and the reward system. Physiology & Behavior.Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

The Illusion of Optimization: Balancing Physiology and Neurology in Coaching In this episode of the Coaching Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive into a deep discussion about the complexities of coaching that lie beyond the modern obsession with optimization. They argue that true coaching success comes from a balance between understanding physiology…

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In this episode of Punk Therapy, Dr. T and Truth Fairy open the year by exploring the concept of body set and its relevance to psychedelic therapy and medicine-assisted healing. Drawing on recent research and clinical observations, they expand the framework of set and setting to include the physiological state of the body as a critical part of how psychedelic medicine is received and processed. The conversation examines biomarkers such as autonomic nervous system tone and overall physiological resilience, while placing these factors within a broader trauma-informed context. The episode emphasizes that psychedelic experiences do not occur in isolation from the body, but interact with existing patterns of stress, survival, and adaptation.Truth Fairy brings a deeply somatic and relational perspective to the discussion, challenging purely biomedical interpretations of body set by highlighting interoception, attachment history, and developmental trauma. She explains how early disruptions in care shape a person's capacity for self-regulation and self-care, and how these patterns show up in preparation for and during psychedelic work. Through clinical examples, she illustrates how subtle somatic practices, movement, touch, and nervous system-oriented interventions can help clients come out of chronic contraction, freeze, or hypervigilance before a medicine session. Dr. T and Truth Fairy situate body set within an ethical and relational model of psychedelic therapy that prioritizes co-regulation and humility. They question outcome-driven approaches that seek peak experiences, instead focusing on an orientation toward optimal arousal, embodied presence, and collective nervous system regulation, particularly in group settings. They offer clinicians, facilitators, and researchers a nuanced framework for understanding how trauma, physiology, and relational safety intersect in psychedelic healing. The evolving science of psychedelic medicines necessarily includes trauma-informed psychedelic therapy, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and ethical facilitation. “We can't just prepare the mind, and we can't just prepare the setting. You actually have to prepare the physiology of the body to receive medicine. Psychedelics affect our physiology. They can throw us into sympathetic arousal, so the question becomes how do we get the body ready to receive something that is already going to amplify what's there.”  - Truth Fairy__Contact Punk Therapy:Patreon: Patreon.com/PunkTherapyWebsite: PunkTherapy.comEmail: info@punktherapy.com Contact Truth Fairy: Email: Truth@PunkTherapy.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The English text is as follows：２月の後半では、学生リーダー（Co-Director）として活動するButtonsさんと、社会人として医療現場での経験を持ち、キャンパーの保護者でもあるBiscuitさんが、Student LeaderとAdvisory Boardそれぞれの視点からCamp Kesemの意義や学生たちの姿について語ります。 Buttonsさんは、好きな映画『Coraline』にちなんでこのKesemネームを選びました。困難に向き合いながらも前に進む強さ（レジリエンス）と、自分の意志を貫く姿勢に共感しているそうです。現在はCSULBの最終学年で、CellMolecular Biology and Physiology（細胞分子生物学・生理学） を専攻し、化学を副専攻 として学んでいます。卒業後は1年間の準備期間を経て、PA（Physician Assistant）スクール への進学を目指しています。   Biscuitさんは、亡くなられた旦那様が呼んでくれていた大切な愛称をKesemネームにし、今もその記憶を身近に感じながら活動されています。Long Beach（カリフォルニア）の病院で、分娩（Labor and Delivery）部門のPatientCare Assistantとして14年間 勤務。現在は、WhittierのRioHondoで看護学の前提科目を履修中で、来年以降の看護プログラムへの出願を目指しています。また、CampKesem at CSULBではキャンパー（参加する子ども）の保護者として関わり、コミュニティを支えています。   それぞれの人生経験と想いを背景に、CampKesemに関わる理由や、子どもたち・学生リーダーたちへのまなざしを語っていただきました。 https://www.kesem.org/ In the second half of our February episode, Buttons,who serves as a student leader (Co-Director), and Biscuit, who brings professional experience from the healthcare field and is also a Kesem camper parent, share their perspectives as a Student Leader and an Advisory Board member—reflecting on the meaning of Camp Kesem and what they see inthe students involved. Buttons chose her Kesem name inspired by her favorite movie,Coraline. She resonates deeply with Coraline's resilience—and her stubborn determination to keep going. Buttons is currently in her final year at CSULBand will graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cell & Molecular Biology and Physiology, with a minor in Chemistry. After graduation, she hopes to take a gap year and then apply to PA (Physician Assistant) school.   Biscuit chose her camp name because it was the sweetestnickname her beloved late husband used to call her—a way to keep his memory close and alive. She has worked for the past 14 years as a Patient Care Assistant in the Labor and Delivery Department at a hospital in Long Beach, California. She is currently completing her nursing prerequisites at Rio HondoCollege in Whittier, CA, with hopes of applying to a nursing program next year.Biscuit is also a Camper parent with Camp Kesem at CSULB and continues to support the community alongside student leaders.   In this conversation, they share the personal stories behindtheir Kesem names, what brought them to Kesem, and the heart behind supporting kids and student leaders through this meaningful mission. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Atomic Anesthesia podcast hosted by CRNA professor Dr. Rhea Temmermand and Co-Founder Sachi Lord. On this show, you'll hear clear, clinically grounded discussions designed for nurse anesthesia residents and CRNAs who want to feel more confident in complex pharmacology, physiology, and real-world anesthesia decision-making.⚠️ SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: [NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP]In this episode:The 9 core physiology principles that explain most intraoperative instabilityWhy oxygen delivery matters more than a normal pulse ox readingV/Q mismatch, shunt vs. dead space, and managing real OR hypoxiaPreload, afterload, contractility, and what MAP actually meansAcid–base balance, CO₂ management, drug redistribution, and autonomic shifts in anesthesia

Many people are saying the same thing lately: “I'm overwhelmed by everything.”In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores what overwhelm actually is from a neuroscience perspective. Is it just busyness? Or is something deeper happening in the brain?Drawing from research on the amygdala, stress hormones, working memory, and executive function, Molly explains how overwhelm is not about volume alone. It is about perceived overload and a loss of prioritization. When the brain detects too many competing demands and not enough resources, it shifts from organizing to alarming.This episode also revisits a recent WisdomWednesday quote about replacing “I'm overwhelmed” with “I need to decide what matters most and go slow.” Molly clarifies why that statement is directionally true but not neurologically instant. She explains how language influences prediction, prediction shapes physiology, and physiology drives behavior.What You'll LearnWhy overwhelm is a perception of overload, not simply busynessHow the amygdala flags cognitive threatWhat happens to the prefrontal cortex under stressWhy everything feels urgent when executive function is compromisedThe difference between descriptive and prescriptive thoughtsHow repeating “I'm overwhelmed” reinforces neural prediction loopsWhy prioritization restores cognitive flexibilityHow cognitive reappraisal shifts neural activity over timeKey Concepts ExplainedPerceived Overload Overwhelm occurs when the brain interprets demands as exceeding available resources.Amygdala Activation When ambiguity, uncertainty, and competing priorities rise, the amygdala signals threat, increasing stress hormones like cortisol and norepinephrine.Executive Function The prefrontal cortex is responsible for planning, sequencing, prioritizing, and organizing. Under stress, its efficiency decreases.Descriptive vs Prescriptive Thinking Some thoughts label experience. Others shape future experience. Repeating “I'm overwhelmed” reinforces prediction patterns that sustain the feeling.Cognitive Reappraisal Research shows that reinterpreting a situation increases prefrontal cortex activity and decreases amygdala activation over time.Why Language MattersWhen you repeatedly say “I'm overwhelmed,” your brain begins scanning for confirming evidence. Increased vigilance raises stress. Stress reduces clarity. Reduced clarity reinforces overwhelm.Replacing that statement with a prioritizing phrase does not instantly shut down the alarm system. However, it recruits executive function and begins shifting neural activity toward organization and task-based thinking.Language guides prediction. Prediction guides physiology. Physiology guides behavior.Practical ReframeInstead of:“I'm overwhelmed.”Try:What matters most today?What is the next smallest step?What can wait?This is not positive thinking. It is restoring organizing capacity.Overwhelm signals that prioritization has collapsed. Prioritization is a skill that can be strengthened.Behavior Change ConnectionPeople often abandon habits when they feel overwhelmed, not because they lack discipline, but because executive function is compromised.You cannot build new neural pathways from a chronically alarmed state.Restoring order supports follow-through. ★ Support this podcast ★

Burnout isn't just mental. It's not laziness. It's not a mindset problem. It's physiological. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and a Functional Wellness Practitioner specializing in burnout recovery. Before stepping into the functional health space, Elizabeth spent over a decade working in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The relentless pace, emotional intensity, and lack of boundaries eventually led her into full-blown burnout and chronic fatigue. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms as "normal" or emotional, she turned to functional lab testing. Through FDN's data-driven approach, she uncovered hidden dysfunction, rebuilt her health, and now trains practitioners around the world to do the same. In this conversation, we unpack the hidden physiology of burnout — what's really happening inside your body when you can't "push through" anymore. What You'll Learn in This Episode The difference between stress and true burnout Why your labs can look "normal" while you feel exhausted How chronic stress impacts hormones and motivation The role of sympathetic vs. parasympathetic balance Why productivity culture fuels depletion When it's time to test instead of guess Connect with Elizabeth & FDN Website: https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w Burnout isn't your fault — but healing it is your responsibility, and this episode will show you where to begin.  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretch, Pause, and Squeeze. (Make your Reps Twice as Effective!) (2:41) Not your traditional sweats. (21:43) Let's dance! (22:56) It's good to move. (32:43) The staff's to-go protein snack. (34:44) Is there a satanic cult that runs the world? (36:06) Feeling older and holding on to injury pain. (46:55) Welcoming a new partner for your peptide needs. (51:09) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing insight on how to break through a plateau and achieve my goals of building muscle and maintaining longevity. (56:14) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How would you recommend someone with a long training history and higher absolute strength best approach these failure days in Anabolic Advanced? (1:05:13) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Trying to get to the bottom of why my testosterone levels have dipped since starting a prolonged cut. (1:17:44) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Is there anything I should be cautious or concerned about when it comes to this reverse diet? (1:32:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit: https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple's Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit: https://www.mpvalentine.com  Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2783: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? Physiology of Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy and Strength Increases: A Narrative Review Mind Pump #1745: How to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Watch Breakdown: 1975 | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Hormones - Facebook Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code "MINDPUMP26″ for 15% for first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack). ** Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram Phil Vella - "Philly" (@phillyvz) Instagram

Send a textReflection QuestionsWhere in my life do I feel deeply safe and seen?How do I most naturally demonstrate love?Do my loved ones feel it in the way I intend?Where can I practice greater attunement?Am I extending grace to myself?Practical TakeawaysLove requires literacy and intentionalityFriendship is foundational to lasting romantic partnershipAltruistic love increases meaning and resilienceNervous system regulation is strengthened through safe connectionPracticed love improves long-term health outcomesSupport the showThe hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets:Facebook: The Eudaimonia CenterInstagram: theeudaimoniacenterThreads: The Eudaimonia CenterFor more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website.Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@laurenawhite.com

Send us a textThe brain's mysterious claustrum region, its role in cognitive flexibility, and how substances like alcohol and psychedelics affect neural circuits and behavior. Not medical advice.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Cerebral cortex structure: Described as a six-layered structure with pyramidal neurons and inhibitory interneurons; information flows between layers and regions to process sensory input and enable complex behaviors.Claustrum anatomy & connectivity: A sheet-like subcortical structure embedded in white matter, bidirectionally connected to cortical areas, especially prefrontal regions in rodents, with broader connections in primates and humans suggesting an integrative role.Claustrum function in cognition: Experiments show claustrum activation during task switches from easy to demanding modes, synchronizing cortical networks via inhibition and rebound excitation, potentially enabling flexible behavior.Mouse models in neuroscience: Mice are used for genetic tractability to manipulate and monitor specific circuits, revealing claustrum's role in vigilance tasks but not simple ones.Alcohol's effects on brain circuits: Chronic alcohol promotes inflexible behaviors by altering striatal interneurons and inhibitory inputs, leading to compulsive drinking despite aversive consequences.Psychedelics & brain networks: Psilocybin disrupts default mode and other networks, inhibits claustrum via serotonin 1B receptors, with effects persisting 24 hours, possibly contributing to therapeutic benefits.Evolution of claustrum: Connectivity expands from rodents to humans, shifting from cognitive-specific to broader network control, including anti-correlated states like default mode versus task-engaged.Integration of claustrum & basal ganglia: Claustrum funnels prefrontal signals to basal ganglia for action selection; alcohol may impair this, exacerbating inflexibility in addiction.ABOUT THE GUEST: Brian, PhD is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he leads a neuroscience lab studying brain circuits underlying flexible and inflexible behaviors using mouse models, with a focus on alcohol use disorder.Support the showHealth Products by M&M Partners: SporesMD: Premium mushrooms products (gourmet mushrooms, nootropics, research). Use code 'nickjikomes' for 20% off. Lumen device: Optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off. AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models. Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) For all the ways you can support my efforts

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! In this solo episode, I dive into the concept of coaching leverage, a key aspect of the Flex Diet Certification. Learn how to maximize muscle growth, improve performance, and enhance body composition through eight essential interventions, including protein intake, sleep, and more. I discuss the practical application of metabolic flexibility and flexible dieting principles to help you and your clients achieve sustainable results. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights and tips that you can apply right away. Flex Diet Certification is open from February 9th to 16th, 2026. Sign up now and start your transformation!Enroll now: https://miket.me/fdcSponsors:Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://miketnelson.com/Available now:Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here.Episode Chapters:00:17 Overview of the Flex Diet Certification00:57 Details of the Flex Diet Certification03:09 Enrollment Information and Bonuses05:10 Introduction to Coaching Leverage05:45 Physiology and Psychology in Coaching07:03 Importance of Sleep in Coaching10:22 Protein as a Key Intervention11:56 Ranking Interventions by Coaching Leverage14:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts17:10 Disclaimer and Legal InformationGet In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: DrmiketnelsonYouTube: @flexdietcertEmail: Miketnelson.com/contact-us

As fitness guidance continues to evolve, some of the most widely accepted ideas deserve a second look. In Episode 5 of The Research Debrief, Rachel Chonko and Luke Carlson examine new research published in the Journal of Physiology that challenges widely shared advice about timing strength training around the menstrual cycle. The conversation breaks down what the science actually shows — and the much of the guidance circulating on social media may be unnecessarily complicated. This Episode Explores: - New research examining whether menstrual cycle phase impacts strength training effectiveness - How muscle protein synthesis responds to resistance training across different cycle phases - Why popular cycle-based strength training advice has gained traction — and what the data actually shows - The implications of this research for coaching women in health club settings - How simplifying strength training guidance can improve consistency and participation This episode provides operators with evidence-based clarity, confirming that strength training is effective regardless of menstrual cycle phase — allowing clubs to coach women toward consistency, confidence and long-term engagement without unnecessary complexity.

Two cataclysmic events have shaped Dr Lucy Hone’s relationship with grief, and resilience.

Show NotesOn the Spotlight this week, we wrap up the Australian Open where dramatic semi finals saw Alcaraz overcome cramp (to Zverev's dismay), Djokovic overcome Sinner (to Ross' prediction dismay), and then Alcaraz overpower Djokovic to win a career Grand Slam. Elana Rybakina won the women's title, powered by a dominant serve and a few harsh, but helpful words from her coach.Then it's a concussion and head injury discussion, with a Spotlight on football and rugby. Should young children be tackling and heading a football? We explore those debates and discover that bans and delays don't play out quite the same way in the two sports, but that many unanswered questions remain. A recent paper by Ross and some colleagues finds that rugby players wearing headgear are more likely to suffer injuries than those not wearing headgear. An odd finding, but confounded by history and bias, as a lesson for how research limitations play out.And finally, does Karsten Blummenfelt really have a VO2max of 101 ml/kg/min? The Norwegian triathlete published that number earlier in the week, and it was met with skepticism bordering on ridicule. We discuss why the number isn't physiologically believable, what it means, and how errors in measurement might occur.Finally finally, if you enjoy the show and want to show your support, then become a Supporter with a small monthly donation, and you'll also get access to our Community Chat, and, as discussed in this show, upcoming Live Event Coverage.LinksThe Contact Conundrum: Are We Introducing Contact at the Correct Time in Youth Sports?Wearing Regulation Soft-Padded Headgear Does Not Reduce the Risk of Head Injuries in Professional Men's Rugby Players: An Observational Cohort StudyThe Spennymoor Heading Trial ArticleArticle on Bulmenfelts 101 VO2max Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 5, 2026) – From College of Medicine research labs to the halls of UK HealthCare, Lindsay Ragsdale, M.D., has spent much of her career here at the University of Kentucky. Now the chief medical officer for Golisano Children's at UK, she oversees a growing team of specialists and subspecialists dedicated to providing the most complex care for the children of Kentucky. In this episode of "Behind the Blue," Ragsdale discusses her career at UK, the role of palliative care, the growth of the children's hospital and her own son's experience as a pediatric cardiology patient. As a "Woman of Impact" nominee for the American Heart Association's current fundraising campaign, she also highlights how AHA helps fund an important initiative overseen by a Golisano team – Project ADAM in Kentucky. Below are highlights from the conversation, and you can listen to the full episode through the media player at the top of the page. Building a foundation of pediatric palliative care A Tennessee native, Ragsdale attended Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and came to UK for medical school and residency. She began her medical journey as a researcher, working in the UK College of Medicine's Department of Physiology and studying potential ways to prevent damage from heart attacks. "[Research] was really a helpful thing for me to test out; I love being curious about questions," she said. "'Why is this happening? Can we prove it?' So it was really the basis for my scientific mind, but I love people. And I think being in the lab really proved to me that I love teamwork, I love building teams, and I really wanted to get into clinical medicine."   Ultimately, Ragsdale chose to go into pediatric palliative care — a branch of medicine that focuses on pain relief, symptom management and quality of life for young patients with serious illnesses. After practicing at children's hospitals in Pennsylvania, Ragsdale was recruited back to UK HealthCare. At the time, a palliative care program for the children's hospital didn't exist, so developing this specialty for UK was a priority. "We really built this from the ground-up along the way," she said. "Our team is interdisciplinary - we have other physicians, a nurse practitioner, bereavement coordinator, pharmacist, nurse, and chaplain that all collaborate on patient care. And we have been able to establish an entire new field at the Children's Hospital. It's a different kind of medicine… We're kind of the creative thinkers, thinking outside the box about how we can help in multiple domains of life." While the average person might equate palliative care with end-of-life care, Ragsdale stressed that their role is not the same as hospice, and her team's goal is to help both patients and families deal with all aspects of a serious illness. "Palliative care can get involved at any point in the illness - even at diagnosis, really anywhere along the way where it's impacting their life," she said. "For us, we want to get involved and understand what makes a family feel whole and connected and grounded, and we can do that anytime along the illness. So don't be afraid if you hear palliative care coming in. Say, 'Yes, we want them!' They're the additional team that you would want on your side if you're really facing a lot of scary, serious things." The growth of UK Golisano Children's Opened in 1997, UK Golisano Children's (formerly Kentucky Children's Hospital) began as a single floor of the original UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Today, it's grown into a full hospital-within-a-hospital, with more than 200 pediatric physicians, more than 200 beds [AP1]  [LR2] and three specialized intensive care units. A significant part of this growth is recruiting more physicians with the ability to care for complex health problems in children.  "In the past we might've had one subspecialist in this one field; now we are adding multiple layers of subspecialties," Ragsdale said. "So when I say complexity, it's not that we just have pediatric surgery. We have surgeons that are interested in subspecialties of pediatric surgery. We have really been able to meet the needs of the children in Kentucky so they don't have to leave the state." Ragsdale was named chief medical officer for UK Golisano Children's in 2021 [AP3]  [LR4] . Even despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the children's hospital has continued to grow. "In a time in the past five years where some of the regional hospitals have not been able to maintain their pediatric inpatient teams, we have been able to grow and expand," she said. "I give a lot of credit to the leaders of UK HealthCare to seeing the Children's Hospital and being able to allow us to grow and flourish like we have." A 'Woman of Impact' and Project ADAM This year, Ragsdale was nominated to participate in the American Heart Association's Woman of Impact campaign, with the goal of raising awareness of heart disease and funds to support research, care and advocacy through the AHA. Ragsdale's platform for this campaign is personal — her son, Caston, was born with a congenital heart defect and was treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the very place she worked: UK Golisano Children's. "I worked the day that we had him; I did not expect it," she said. "We had a healthy pregnancy and had no signs that anything was going to happen. And he came out and really had trouble breathing right at birth and had pulmonary hypertension… And then we discovered he had a VSD [ventricular septal defect] — a hole in his heart. And all of this happening at once." Being on the other side of the physician-patient relationship gave her a new outlook on what the families of her own patients are going through, she said.  "I definitely feel empathy and a lot of love for families who go through things like this, because it can be traumatic," Ragsdale said. "I have just been really thankful to UK and to the NICU, to the cardiac team. They took amazing care of him. And now he's thriving, he's in school, he's doing great." Ragsdale's son is now nine years old, and the experience has given her an additional awareness of the importance of protecting children with heart issues. That includes the availability of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. The AHA provides funding for Project ADAM, a national program that provides schools and other organizations with AEDs and specialized training for staff and students to act if someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest.  "Each organization that reaches out and says, 'We want to be Heart Safe,' it's at no cost to them," she said. "So that is really where the funding goes for Project ADAM. It's to pay for the infrastructure and the equipment needed to make sure that these organizations have what they need."  Project ADAM in Kentucky is overseen by a team from UK Golisano Children's, including Shaun Mohan, M.D., Tanya Edwards and Mindy Seeberger. When schools and organizations express interest in joining the program, this team oversees those efforts, including developing a response plan and running hands-only CPR and AED drills. "I think the important thing for families and organizations to think about is to have a plan, and that's really what Project Adam is here for," Ragsdale said. "Really, this is an extension of that cardiac care that we give with surgeries and treatments on the inpatient side. We want to make sure that the community sites are protected as well. I want my son to go to a school that it's heart safe, that has an AED, that has a plan. And I'm sure the same for you. If you have kids in your life or family members that are at risk, you want them to be at a place where if there's a crucial emergency, they have what they need." The AHA "Woman of Impact" campaign begins Friday, Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. ET and ends Thursday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET. Visit Dr. Ragsdale's donor page on the AHA site to learn more about the campaign and donate.  'Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to receive new episodes each week, featuring UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists, writers and the most important news impacting the university. 'Behind the Blue' is a production of the University of Kentucky. Transcripts for most episodes are now embedded in the audio file and can be accessed in many podcast apps during playback. Transcripts for older episodes remain available on the show's blog page.  To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here. This interview has been edited for time and clarity.

Healing is often framed through the lens of heroic breakthroughs, peak experiences, and emotional catharsis, but this episode centers a steadier path. Many modern healing trends—amplified by social media and the promise of instant transformation—can quietly deplete the body, especially for women, leading to every day burnout, long-term exhaustion, and chronic illness. Rather than bypassing the physical, we return to the essentials, recognizing that illness for modern women is often rooted in chronic stress and physiological depletion- not the lack of spiritual epiphanies or endless emotional processing.  I'm joined today by women's health expert and mineral balancing practitioner Sena Shellenberger, who brings grounded clarity to what true, lasting healing requires, helping us understand the body's intelligent responses to modern life and offering a vision of healing that is slow, nourishing, and sustainable. LINKS: Healing Waters Nature Immersion Retreat with Amber Nov 3-8 Medicine Stories Patreon (extended convo about the interplay of serotonin, histamine, and estrogen, plus a discount link for Sena's membership program Radiantly Nourished) The Mythic Medicine herb shop Sena's free 11 minute video showing her HTMA progression From Burnout To Thriving Before Burnout (discount code BB10)  Ashley Wulkan's post on undernourishment  Quiz: Find Your Wise Woman Archetype  Amber on Instagram Sena on Instagram Medicine Stories Facebook group Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)

If you wake up when it's still dark, you know how overwhelming it can be to turn on the light. Your eyes may even hurt at first. If you've had this experience, you can understand one of the problems that had to be solved when radar was developed.Basically, radar is made up of two parts. The transmitter sends out a powerful beam of radar waves. But the other part of the radar system is a very sensitive receiver that cannot stand the powerful outgoing signal. One of the major technical problems to be overcome in developing modern radar involved sending out this powerful signal without overwhelming the sensitive receiver. What scientists finally developed was a fast switch that turns the sensitive receiver off every time a radar pulse is sent out.Bats, who have their own sonic radar, had this problem solved from the beginning. They have muscles in their ears that are the receivers for the echoes. These muscles close the ears for split seconds when the bats are sending out their high pitched signals.Without this feature, the bat's navigational system would be useless. How could a bat figure out that it needed this ability and then decide to grow the muscles and related tissue to do the job? When one decides to say that creatures, instead of the Creator, have made themselves, one can end up with some very silly conclusions!Matthew 6:27-29"Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."Prayer: Dear Father; You have made all things well and with the good of the creation in mind. Help me to remember this when I tend to think of Your Word as separated from the realities of everyday life, thereby missing out on so many of the blessings You have prepared for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Henson, O.W. Journal of Physiology.  To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Is fasted running sabotaging your performance? Are you accidentally under-eating on your hardest training days? This week, we break down the seven most common nutrition mistakes runners make, from calorie restriction at the wrong time to blindly copying elite protocols, and explain why the science says you probably need to eat more, not less.We cover why your gut issues might actually be a training problem, not a food problem. We talk about why "clean eating" is often just restriction in disguise. And we explain why doing what Kipchoge does probably isn't what you should be doing.Plus, we answer listener questions on accountability and whether high-carb fueling causes diabetes (spoiler: it doesn't). And Coach James Nance joins to talk about coaching multi-sport athletes, helping runners recover from overtraining, and his TrainingPeaks hot take that might surprise you.In this episode:Why restricting calories on training days backfiresThe truth about fasted running and morning workoutsHow to actually fix gut issues during exerciseWhy "clean eating" can become problematicWhat 90-120g of carbs per hour actually means for recreational runnersHow to evaluate nutrition advice and follow the moneyStudies and resources mentioned are linked below.Get involved: Join our Foothills coaching community—one-on-one coach access, twice-monthly roundtables, and a supportive crew of runners. $10/month with code FOOTHILLS10 at microcosm-coaching.com.Questions? microcosmcoaching@gmail.comREFERENCES:Burke, L. M., Ross, M. L., Garvican-Lewis, L. A., Welvaert, M., Heikura, I. A., Forbes, S. G., Mirtschin, J. G., Cato, L. E., Strobel, N., Sharma, A. P., & Hawley, J. A. (2017). Low carbohydrate, high fat diet impairs exercise economy and negates the performance benefit from intensified training in elite race walkers. Journal of Physiology, 595(9), 2785–2807.Costa, R. J. S., Hoffman, M. D., & Stellingwerff, T. (2019). Considerations for ultra-endurance activities: Part 1 – Nutrition. Research in Sports Medicine, 27(2), 166–181.Cox, G. R., Clark, S. A., Cox, A. J., Halson, S. L., Hargreaves, M., Hawley, J. A., Jeacocke, N., Snow, R. J., Yeo, W. K., & Burke, L. M. (2010). Daily training with high carbohydrate availability increases exogenous carbohydrate oxidation during endurance cycling. Journal of Applied Physiology, 109(1), 126–134.Loucks, A. B., & Thuma, J. R. (2003). Luteinizing hormone pulsatility is disrupted at a threshold of energy availability in regularly menstruating women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 88(1), 297–311.Melin, A. K., Heikura, I. A., Tenforde, A., & Mountjoy, M. (2019). Energy availability in athletics: Health, performance, and physique. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29(2), 152–164.Mountjoy, M., Ackerman, K. E., Bailey, D. M., Burke, L. M., Constantini, N., Hackney, A. C., Heikura, I. A., Melin, A., Pensgaard, A. M., Stellingwerff, T., Sundgot-Borgen, J. K., Torstveit, M. K., Jacobsen, A. U., Verhagen, E., Budgett, R., Engebretsen, L., & Erdener, U. (2023). 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(17), 1073–1098.

It's a new medicine made of old medicines! Jody reviews the mechanism of this new (?) option for treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.References:1) Auvelity Package Insert2) Auvelity Review Article (Annals of Medicine & Surgery)3) Auvelity Overview (OpenEvidence)4) Physiology of NMDA Receptor (PubMed)5) Pharmacology of Sigma-1 Receptor (PubMed)6) Mucinex DM Label Information

Should women think differently about training and weightlifting when they're pregnant and post-partum? In this episode, Olympian Shannon Rowbury and her physical therapist Jessica Dorrington explain the specific training needs of pregnant and post-partum women, including:  Exercise that's advised vs. not recommended How to modify training as pregnancy evolves The role of strength training during pregnancy Post-partum recovery strategies How to prepare for perimenopause through training Their new book, Strong as a Mother, is also available to preorder! Thank you MOBO Board! Invented by renowned physical therapist Jay Dicharry, MOBO helps you stabilize your stance with an innovative rocker board that's set up on two fins. The design effectively forces you to drive your big toe into the board to improve your stability. I was pretty arrogant going into my first session on the MOBO Board. How hard can it be to balance, right? Well, I was humbled pretty quickly! Even if you're a good runner, better balance, stability, and proprioception is going to help you have a more powerful stride and prevent more running injuries. You'll learn how to improve the efficiency of the kinetic chain from your hip to your big toe. Because as Jay likes to say, it's not just how strong you are, but how well you use that strength. I was recently at a weekend physical therapy workshop (lol I was the only running coach) and learned how important (and rare) this simple movement is. Save 10% with code STRENGTHRUN10 at checkout at moboboard.com. Thanks Ultimate Training Bundle! The Ultimate Training Bundle is for the serious runner who wants to improve. You'll get all of Strength Running's best training programs at a massive 35% discount: High Performance Lifting Injury Prevention for Runners Mindset Mastery Nutrition for Runners Team Strength Running Bodyweight Power Since 2010, Strength Running has helped runners around the world improve their performances with our evidence based programs. Join tens of thousands of runners and invest in yourself with proven training and direct access to Jason for coaching questions Give yourself the gift of certainty this new year and get your running, strength training, nutrition, and mindset on the right track. Get it today at strengthrunning.com/bundle/

Shimon Sakaguchi shared the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his identification of regulatory T cells that suppress autoimmune responses. His work laid the foundation for RegCell, a company he co-founded to develop cell therapies that provide targeted treatments for autoimmune disease without compromising healthy immune function. RegCell epigenetically reprograms patient T cells into regulatory T cells. We spoke to Michael McCullar, CEO of RegCell, about the role of dysfunctional Tregs in autoimmune diseases, the firm's use of epigenetically modified regulatory T cells to treat these conditions, and how this approach can selectively suppress harmful immune responses without causing broad immunosuppression.

Dr. Paul RochonDr. Paul Rochon is a Biopsychologist, Doctor in Cognitive Sciences about Sleep, State of Consciousness and Cognitive process, Master in Biology, Physiology and Neuroscience, and Master in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Bordeaux, France.He is also a clinical behaviour specialist, former director of the mental health department, and current director of the sleep center at Raffles Hospital Beijing. As well as certified in Social Cognition from the Military Academy of Lisbon (Portugal), and Cognitive Linguistics from the University of Mons (Belgium).Dr. Rochon has been practicing biopsychological counselling for 20 years, working mostly with athletes, companies, schools, and individuals. He is making science accessible to everyone with clear and easily implementable behaviour management programs.He is a certified Hypnotherapist from the American Hypnosis Association and the Hypnosis Motivation Institute, Los Angeles. He uses hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Anxiety, Guilt and Shame, Mindfulness Cognitive therapy, Sport Performance, Pain Management, and Childbirth.He is also a serial entrepreneur, certified in Executive Business Management from SKEMA Business School, with 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, and Director of the North Asia International Area of the Entrepreneur Organisation.In addition, as a former professional rugby player and coach, he is passionate about the impact of mindset on athletes' performance.Insights from this episode:Emotions start in the body, not the mindWellbeing is a hard skillSleep is a performance multiplierPsychological safety beats motivationEngagement rises when emotions are supportedRecovery must be designed, not assumedEnvironment matters more than programsWearables can increase anxietyPresenteeism is the real productivity drainEmotional literacy is foundationalQuotes from the show:“We are not thinking machines that feel. We are feeling machines that think.” - António R. Damásio“Emotion is not just linked to performance — it is the base of everything you do.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“People don't burn out from too much work. They burn out from too much threat.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“If you are a dysregulated leader, you will create a dysregulated team.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“When people feel safe, they perform at their full potential.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“Presenteeism costs two to three times more than absenteeism.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“The future of work is not resilience workshops — it's biological and emotional skills to stay human.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“What you can name, you can tame.” -  Dr. Sue Johnson “The best trick to have a good sleep is to wake up at the same time.” -  Dr. Paul Rochon“When people feel supported, even if they never use the support, engagement rises.” -  Dr. Paul RochonSTAY CONNECTED—Dr. Paul RochonLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rochonpaul/Engineering Wellbeinghttps://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/vC91-IoW4sLjUMNbkWpjLwEngineering Sleephttps://engineeringsleep.com/ *Emotional inclusion:https://www.emotionalinclusion.com/https://www.instagram.com/emotional_inclusion/https://www.linkedin.com/company/emotional-inclusion/ *Get your copy of Emotional Inclusion: A Humanizing Revolution at Work:https://www.penguin.sg/book/emotional-inclusion/

Ever wake up after eight hours and still feel like your mind is wrapped?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks why “sleep” and “recovery” are not the same thing — and why the brain needs true rest to restore blood flow, clear waste, and lift the fog that so many migraine-prone people live with.We explore how neuroscience and Eastern medicine both point toward the same truth: deep rest is nourishment. And when your brain doesn't get it, everything — focus, memory, mood, and migraine thresholds — begins to fray.You'll discover:

In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I'm back in the studio with Ryan and Cece breaking down flexibility and mobility without the hype. We talk physiology, anatomy, programming, and where mobility work actually fits into a real training week.We also hit on some of the trends floating around right now—fascial training, mobility “systems,” and why a lot of this stuff misses the point. If you're trying to move better, train smarter, and stop wasting time on things that don't matter, this one's for you.Sit back and enjoy.-Red Dot Fitness Train Online: http://rdftrainonline.com/FFA Program:  https://reddotfitness.net/fitforactionRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1(NEW) Iron Sights Podcast Website:ironsightspodcasts.comTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:39 Flexibility Struggles05:34 Flexibility vs Mobility07:32 Nervous System Role09:22 Rehab & Post-Surgery11:02 Improving Mobility18:33 Mobility Tools23:08 Strength vs Mobility29:58 Range of Motion33:52 Hyperflexibility Issues40:31 Fascia & Mobility49:04 Making Mobility Stick54:32 Training SessionsConnect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/

What if one of the most confusing parts of strength training… is also one of the simplest? In Episode 3 of The Research Debrief, our hosts break down a recent high-impact study that challenges one of the most persistent beliefs in fitness: that lifting heavier weights leads to greater muscle growth. Drawing from research published in The Journal of Physiology by scientists at McMaster University, this episode explores what actually drives muscle hypertrophy — and why genetics, not load selection, plays a much larger role than the industry has long suggested. This episode explores: -Why “heavy vs. light” training doesn't determine muscle growth -What the research actually says about reps, load and training to failure -Why genetics drive hypertrophy more than programming tweaks -How perceived complexity keeps people out of the weight room -Why clubs need to stop marketing offerings as “toning” vs. “muscle building” -What this means for coaching, programming and strength training messaging If you operate, lead or work in a health club, this episode will challenge how you think about strength training — and how you communicate its value to members.

After spending an intensive six-day immersion with the master of personal development, Tony Robbins, Jeannette shares the foundational strategies for shifting your mindset and scaling your business.  She dives into the "Triad" of emotional influence—Physiology, Focus, and Language—and explores how to effectively audit your life by identifying what's missing and what's holding you back. From the five universal "Givens" of life to the six core human needs that drive every decision, this incredible session provides a high-level roadmap to move you from living by chance to living by design. You'll Learn Why: Self-auditing is the vital first step toward personal growth, requiring an honest assessment of what is great in your life versus what is missing. Understanding the six human needs—certainty, uncertainty, significance, connection, growth, and contribution—is key to recognising the subconscious drivers behind your behaviours. Accepting the five "Givens" of life, such as the fact that everything ends and life isn't always fair, builds the resilience needed to handle setbacks. Mastering the "Triad" (Physiology, Focus, and Language) allows you to instantly shift your emotional state and change how you interpret life events. Redefining your "Primary Question" can move you from a state of constant self-judgment to a mindset focused on empowerment and contribution. This episode is living proof that no matter where you're starting from — or what life throws at you — it's never too late to be brave, bold, and unlock your inner brilliant. Visit ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ for free tools, guides and resources to help you take action now

The fitness industry is loud, confusing, and full of half-truths — especially when it comes to seed oils, raw milk, supplements, and what actually drives real results. In this long-form conversation, Sam Rodriguez, an Elite Coaching Academy mentee, sits down to break through the noise and talk honestly about nutrition, training, recovery, and the realities of building a coaching business. From whole foods versus supplements, to why consistency and reps matter more than perfect plans, to how lead magnets, booking calls, and AI prompts are reshaping the way coaches and creators operate, this episode connects fitness, business, and mindset into one grounded, no-nonsense discussion for people who are serious about progress.We dive into:The seed oil debate and why people are so dividedRaw milk, whole foods, and supplements — what actually mattersWhy reps, consistency, and time beat overthinking every planThe truth about coaching progress, recovery, and injury managementLead magnets, booking calls, and offer clarity for coachesHow AI prompts and 30-day game plans are changing how creators workWhy most people stay stuck — and how to break out of itChapters:0:01 Intro — Sam Rodriguez, comfort zone & starting the conversation5:02 Whole foods vs supplements (protein powders, “open-sourcing” info)10:02 Physiology + recovery: vascular/immune system, cholesterol/brain15:05 Raw milk & seed oils start showing up heavily20:02 Seed oils deep dive: fats, liver/inflammation-style talk25:02 Training reality: reps, time, making progress30:00 Business tools: lead magnets + “grinding reps” in marketing35:01 Offer clarity + booking calls (fixing the right problems)40:02 Knee pain / mobility: rec fem, foam rolling, rehab process45:02 Coaching mindset + finding the right “angle” for clients50:01 Competing/credentials talk (Olympia / pro cards referenced)55:01 AI prompts + 30-day game plans + AI course mentionDisclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for personal health decisions.#fitness #nutrition #onlinecoaching #leadgeneration #ai

Cold plunges are everywhere, and the way people talk about them, you'd think they're a miracle cure for your brain, body, and soul. But in an age of algorithm-fueled evangelism, when a ritual becomes this ubiquitous and loud, we have to ask: how much of the buzz is backed by science… and how much is just marketing? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of cold exposure: what's real, what's overstated, and why this "discomfort" has become a billion-dollar industry. We discuss: Why cold plunges went viral, and how wellness movements often devolve into identity-driven cultures The difference between cold exposure itself and the monetized "cold plunge movement" What constitutes a "cult" (and how pseudoscience forms around partial truths) The real physiological cold shock response Why the mental "high" after a plunge doesn't automatically equal long-term brain benefit The cardiovascular risks that rarely get discussed, especially for people with underlying heart disease What the research suggests about soreness, pain reduction, and muscle growth (including why cold immersion can blunt hypertrophy) The real story behind brown fat Who should avoid cold plunges altogether (asthma, arrhythmias, coronary disease, vascular conditions) Joining us for this conversation is investigative journalist and bestselling author Scott Carney (What Doesn't Kill Us, The Wedge), who has spent years inside the cold exposure world, first as a skeptic, then as a believer, and eventually as a critic of the culture that formed around it. 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What if your purpose isn't something you need to find, but something you need to remember? In this wide-ranging, eye-opening episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Simon Sinek reveals why fulfillment, optimism, and meaning don't come from chasing success, titles, or external validation, but from looking inward. As technology and AI reshape work, relationships, and identity, Simon explains why understanding your WHY is more important than ever, and how leaning into timeless human skills can help you thrive in a rapidly changing world. Simon goes far beyond leadership theory and gets deeply human. He breaks down: - Why who you are and what you're meant to do may already be inside you, shaped by your values, DNA, and life journey - How to think about identity beyond job titles and surface-level roles - Why your passions, frustrations, and questions about the world are clues to your purpose - How discovering your personal WHY leads to a more resilient, meaningful, and fulfilling life - Why purpose matters more than ever in the age of AI (and why trying to “outcompete” technology is the wrong goal) - Why we're expecting more meaning from work than any generation before us - Why Simon is a perpetual optimist and truly believes anyone can find fulfillment in whatever work they do - Real, science-backed benefits of a positive mindset - Why elite athletes and longevity-obsessed people may actually end up with shorter lifespans - Why conflict is unavoidable, but peaceful resolution is always possible - Responsibilities of leaders (and why leadership is about service, not status) - Key differences in how men and women tend to lead (and why both styles matter) - Why you sometimes have to fail before you can succeed - How to know when it's time to move on from a work relationship that no longer serves you And perhaps most hopeful of all: Why Simon finds real optimism in young people choosing connection over status, and why the future belongs not to the most productive, but to the most human. If you're questioning your career, your purpose, your leadership style, or simply how to live well in an uncertain world, this conversation will challenge how you think, and might just change how you live! Head to https://impact.ourritual.com/6yr65V , take a quick quiz, and use code BREAKER20 for 20% off your first month. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MAYIM at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/mayim Get 20% off all IQ Bar products - plus free shipping by texting BREAKDOWN to 64000. Learn more about Simon Sinek and his classes: https://simonsinek.com/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The science is finally catching up to what clinicians have long known: more fluids aren't always the answer to septic shock. In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini and Jaclyn Bond MSN-LM, MBA-HM explain what the ANDROMEDA-SHOCK 2 trial reveals about physiology-guided sepsis resuscitation and why fixed-volume fluid strategies can lead to avoidable harm.They break down how dynamic fluid responsiveness testing helps teams stop guessing, and how tools like FloPatch support real-time assessment of carotid flow time and stroke volume. You'll leave with a clearer idea of when to give fluids, when to stop, and how to justify the decision.Topics discussed in this episode:The purpose and key findings of the ANDROMEDA-SHOCK 2 studyWhy dynamic measures of fluid responsiveness matter more than static vitalsWhat recent meta-analysis data shows about physiology-guided fluid strategiesCarotid flow time: what it is, how it's measured, and how it guides decisionsHemodynamic assessment and bedside limitationsHow FloPatch supports real-time assessment so you can make individualized fluid decisionsSEP-1 2026 guideline updates and why it's better for patientsHow to apply these principles to your workflow Website: www.flosonicsmedical.com See FloPatch in action: https://hubs.ly/Q03-68Hg0Mentioned in this episode:CONNECT

Would you like to stay healthy until you're 100? For most of us, the answer is, of course, yes. But why do some people live longer, and is it achievable? In this episode, best-selling author and longevity expert Dan Buettner, explores what decades of studying the people who live the longest reveal about health and lifespan. Instead of chasing hacks, the science suggests that a longer life is shaped by everyday food, social habits, and the places people live. We'll look at practical habits seen across the world's blue zones, rare global hotspots where celebrating your 100th birthday is common. Rather than relying on willpower, Dan explains why changing your routine and environment may be easier and more effective. By the end of the episode, you'll have some simple tips to help you start your day like you live in a Blue Zone - and increase your chances of living healthily to 100. Unwrap the truth about your food

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In this episode, Dr. Karen Esser Professor and Chair of the Department of Physiology and Aging at the University of Florida joins the crew to break down one of the most overlooked performance variables in human physiology: circadian timing. After a career spent studying muscle adaptation, Dr. Esser shifted her research toward the molecular clocks inside our tissues, uncovering how every cell in the body keeps its own time. She explains how these clocks govern fuel storage, protein repair, metabolic readiness, and ultimately the way muscle responds to training. The team digs into what these clocks do, how they synchronize, and why misalignment affects everything from daily performance to long-term health. The conversation dives deep into time-of-day effects on strength, endurance, and adaptation. Dr. Esser highlights that humans are consistently stronger and more explosive in the afternoon, a pattern reflected in Olympic records and decades of performance data. But her lab's animal research reveals something game changing: consistent morning training can shift the internal clock system, allowing morning athletes to achieve equal or even better adaptations after several weeks, despite using lower absolute training loads. She also explains how travel, jet lag, and mistimed eating disrupt organ specific clocks, reducing performance and creating metabolic consequences similar to pre-diabetes. The crew tests these ideas against real world training habits, coaching experience, and what happens when athletes switch from evening to early morning training. Finally, Dr. Esser unpacks the broader health implications of circadian disruption from increased risk of metabolic disease and cardiovascular dysfunction to higher rates of depression and cancer in chronically misaligned shift workers. She outlines simple, actionable strategies: anchor your sleep and training times, keep eating within a roughly 10 hour window, avoid late night calories, and arrive early when competing across time zones. The conversation closes with practical takeaways for athletes, coaches, and everyday lifters who want to maximize adaptation, improve metabolic health, and align their biology with the rhythms built into every cell. Links: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram