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The Neuro Experience
Louisa Nicola
The Neuro Experience. Conversations with the greatest minds in Brain Science.
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- TNOct 2, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Bloodwork | Dan Garner
What are the benefits of regular, comprehensive bloodwork? This episode's guest is Dan Garner, the founder of Team Garner, Inc., which offers high-level personalized online training and nutritional coaching for world-class results. His coaching resume is second to none, having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 13 different sports. His clientele includes Superbowl champions, UFC title winners, NBA championship winners, Olympic gold medalists, hall-of-fame inductees, and Hollywood...
- TNSep 21, 2023 · 10 min
Plant Based vs Meat + Hormesis for Optimal Health
Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing? This episode’s guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes. In the full episode, Thomas and I discuss: Longevity and the keys to slowing down agingThe habits linked to a longer, healthier lifeHormetic ...
- TNSep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Thomas DeLauer on The Mistakes You Should Avoid to Live Longer & Happier
Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing? This episode’s guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes. In this episode, Thomas and I discuss: Longevity and the keys to slowing down agingThe habits linked to a longer, healthier lifeHormetic stre...
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Sep 12, 2023 · 1 hr 39 minUnpacking Longevity and the NAD Controversy | Dr Charles Brenner, PhD
Charles Brenner is a leading Global expert in the biology, chemistry and Medicine of NAD the central Catalyst of metabolism he currently works at City of Hope in Los Angeles as professor and chair of the Department of diabetes and cancer metabolism. I'm intrigued by Charles' recent rebuttal to David Sinclair's thesis regarding longevity. "Surtuins are not conserved longevity genes" published in the Journal of Life metabolism in October 2022. In this episode Charles and I discuss this paper and his view on the science of longevity. We will expand on this while also discussing various other topics related to NAD, use cases for NR, metabolism and where influencers go wrong in the nutrition space. If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments. Optimise your health with InsideTracker’s biomarker analysis. Get exclusive access to InsideTracker’s new ApoB test, and a significant discount at http://insidetracker.com/louisa Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Role of NAD in Metabolism and Living Things 00:11:18 - NAD and the De Novo Pathway 00:21:50 - The Composition of NAD and NR 00:33:07 - The Innate Immune Response and NAD Churning 00:44:08 - The Longevity of Naked Mole Rats and Humans 00:55:27 - The Myth of Sirtuin Genes and Longevity 01:06:26 - Reproducibility Issues and False Claims 01:17:32 - Targeting the Aging System 01:27:44 - The Uselessness of Age Tests 01:38:26 - Q&A on Twitter Optimise your hydration and get a free sample pack of electrolytes at http://drinklmnt.com/neuro Connect with Dr Charles Brenner: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner - Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/ The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. Connect with Dr Charles Brenner: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner - Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/ *** The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- TNSep 12, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
NAD in Longevity: Breakthrough or Scam? | Dr Charles Brenner, PhD
On the quest to understand the aging process and how to slow it down, the world of longevity research is anything but straightforward. Scientists have long been exploring a variety of pathways that may influence lifespan, cellular health, and overall well-being. Two prominent figures in the longevity research space, Dr. Charles Brenner and Dr. David Sinclair, offer contrasting views on some key aspects of aging, such as the role of NAD and sirtuins. In this episode Charles and I discu...
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Aug 30, 2023 · 50 minHow Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Healthcare
Today, I dive deep into the world of bloodwork, DNA, and fitness tracking with none other than Dr. Renee Deehan, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence at Inside Tracker. Get 20% off you next bloodwork CODE: LOUISA20 https://info.insidetracker.com/louisa Chapters: 00:00:00 - Wearable Data and its Benefits 00:05:39 - Lowering LDL Cholesterol Levels 00:11:29 - Personalized Health Optimization 00:17:08 - The Importance of Blood Work and DNA in Health Assessments 00:22:39 - Managing Stress and Cold Plunges 00:28:17 - Predictive analytics in health and medicine 00:33:49 - Drawbacks of Utilizing AI in Healthcare 00:39:20 - Women's Representation in Pharmacokinetic Studies 00:44:27 - The Role of AI in Making Blood Work More Accessible We cover: - Intro to bloodwork, biomarkers, and Inside Tracker's role. - AI's impact on bloodwork analysis: benefits and challenges. - AI's role in analyzing LDL cholesterol for early cardiovascular disease detection. - Emerging AI innovations for personalized bloodwork in preventative healthcare. - Ethical considerations in AI for early disease detection. - AI's potential to democratize bloodwork understanding, empowering public health. *** The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- TNAug 28, 2023 · 44 min
What You Need to Know About Your Bloodwork | Renee Deehan
Today, I dive deep into the world of bloodwork, DNA, and fitness tracking with none other than Dr. Renee Deehan, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence at Inside Tracker. As she spearheads a team dedicated to mining the world's most comprehensive dataset on these subjects, Dr. Deehan's insights reveal the cutting-edge role AI plays in revolutionizing how we understand our blood. Together, we'll unpack how AI is reshaping bloodwork analysis and its pivotal role in the early dete...
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Aug 18, 2023 · 19 minWHY YOU MUST QUIT ALCOHOL (Andrew Huberman, Jordan Peterson, Matthew Walker)
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- TNAug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Why You Need to Measure Your Testosterone Levels | Saad Alam
Today we're going to be diving into testosterone. I know there's a lot of noise on social media right now pertaining to the global decline in testosterone for males. While social media can provide a great source of information, there's also a lot of misinformation. This episode’s guest is Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO at Hone Health, the modern men's health platform that offers personalized care with data driven insights, licensed physician consultations, and medications, all from home.  ...
- TNJul 31, 2023 · 46 min
Breaking Barriers: Transgender Women in Sports, Equality, and an Iranian Journey | Dj Kittens
In this episode, I interview KITTENS, an extraordinary DJ, producer, and advocate in the human rights space. We embark on a deep and insightful conversation that explores everything from women's value in society, mental health, and the diagnosis and management of ADHD, to the impacts of technology on dopamine, relationships, and even the intriguing subject of brown noise. KITTENS opens up about her personal journey, shares her unique perspective on following feelings instead of rigid p...
- TNJul 28, 2023 · 13 min
Sleeping Pills: The Hidden Thief of Life Expectancy
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to achieve that sweet slumber you desperately crave? You're not alone. In our fast-paced modern world, chronic insomnia and sleep disturbances are all too common, with about a third of adults regularly struggling to sleep. The culprits? Everything from work stress to hefty schedules that often lead to insomnia, abbreviated sleep times, and groggy mornings. Consequently, an increasing number of people are turning to sleeping pills...
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Jul 26, 2023 · 1 hr 5 minSecret Service Agent: Do This for Better Relationships | Evy Poumpouras
Human connection and relationships are often overlooked as part of your wellness. A peak performance lifestyle involves optimizing all parts of your health. Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills that you can learn to help you perform at the highest level. Full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2wrvwxct In this episode I talk to Evy Poumpouras, former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, co-host of Bravo TV’s competition series Spy Games, and author of the best-selling book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly. Evy holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology as well as a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University. She teaches Criminal Justice and Criminology as an Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York and Leadership and Negotiation at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Evy and I discuss: - How does human connection affect your health and well-being? - Techniques to become more emotionally resilient. - Is understanding human behavior the key to success? - The dangers of social isolation and a poor mindset. 00:00:00 - Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age 00:10:49 - The Dangers of Identity Theft and Online Scams 00:12:58 - The Psychological Impact of Online Harassment and Cybersecurity 00:18:00 - The Pressure to Post on Social Media and the Importance of Meaningful Content 00:21:35 - Coping with Emotions under Pressure 00:32:28 - The Dangers of Reliance on Therapy 00:43:14 - Making Good Judgments in Relationships and Business Deals 00:53:49 - The Importance of Face-to-Face Communication 00:55:00 - The Resilience Benefits of Human Contact 01:00:53 - Paying Attention to Behavior, Not the Person Get Evy’s Book Becoming Bulletproof: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Bulletproof-Influence-Situations-Fearlessly/dp/1982103752/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1679949801&sr=8-1 Take Evy’s Course - Beyond Bulletproof: https://beyondbulletproof.net/ Sponsors: LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEURO Neuro Athletics - Get Certified - https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc-nyc *** The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- TNJul 24, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Improve Your Health and Happiness with Better Relationships | Evy Poumpouras
Human connection and relationships are often overlooked as part of your wellness. A peak performance lifestyle involves optimizing all parts of your health. Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills that you can learn to help you perform at the highest level. In this episode I talk to Evy Poumpouras, former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, co-host of Bravo TV’s competition series Spy Games, and author of the best-selling book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yoursel...
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Jul 12, 2023 · 1 hr 11 minMaintain a Healthy Heart and Prevent Heart Disease | Prakriti Gaba MD
This episode’s guest is Prakriti Gaba. She earned her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed internal medicine training at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She is a physician and senior cardiology fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her research interests involve investigating novel treatments for coronary artery disease as well as rethinking clinical trial design. In this episode, Dr Gaba and I discuss: - What causes heart disease. - Does your diet affect your cholesterol levels? - Which biomarkers should you be looking at, and the ideal ranges. - How to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. 00:00:00 - High Risk LDL Cholesterol Levels 00:02:07 - The New York Experience Podcast 00:03:00 - Exploring Unanswered Questions in Cardiology 00:03:02 - Decreasing the Risk of Extreme Cardiovascular Problems 00:04:21 - The Mystery of Cardiology and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease 00:05:09 - Understanding Cardiovascular Disease: Blockages and Strokes 00:06:10 - Venous and Arterial Diseases: Understanding the Risks 00:09:10 - The Process of a Heart Attack 00:12:10 - Preventing and Managing Deep Vein Thrombosis 00:13:00 - The Importance of Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Health 00:15:04 - Understanding Cholesterol Components 00:18:11 - Understanding Lipoproteins B and A 00:21:19 - Understanding Lipoprotein (a) and its Relationship to Heart Disease 00:24:39 - Understanding Lipoprotein A and Arterial Health 00:27:41 - Targeting Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease 00:30:48 - The Benefits of AG1 in the Afternoon 00:32:59 - Understanding the Bipolar Nature of IL-6 00:33:22 - The Impact of Diet on Cholesterol Levels 00:33:56 - The role of diet in cardiovascular disease risk 00:35:21 - Avocados and the different types of fats 00:36:00 - Can exercise clear plaque in the arteries? 00:37:12 - The Role of Exercise and Diet in Reducing Plaque 00:38:30 - The Benefits of Fiber in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk 00:40:08 - Building Stronger Arteries 00:43:07 - Genetic and dietary factors of LDL cholesterol 00:46:20 - The Complex Pathway of PCSK9 Inhibition 00:47:26 - Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapies 00:48:52 - Mechanism of Action of Statins 00:49:27 - Mechanism of Action of Statins 00:52:31 - The Risk and Benefits of Statin Medication 00:55:42 - The Risks of Taking Supplements 00:58:00 - The Impact of Smoking on Heart Health 00:58:47 - The Impact of Smoking on Cardiovascular Disease 01:00:00 - The Future of Interventional Cardiology and Prevention 01:01:49 - Screening for Heart Disease 01:04:56 - Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Disease and its Risks 01:07:53 - Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation with Wearable Technology 01:10:41 - Connect with me on Twitter and TikTok Dr Gaba's Twitter: @PrakritiGaba Dr Gaba on Tiktok: @prakritigaba Sponsors: LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEURO Athletic Greens - https://www.drinkAG1.com/NEURO *** The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- TNJul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Understanding and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease | Prakriti Gaba MD
This episode’s guest is Prakriti Gaba. She earned her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed internal medicine training at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She is a physician and senior cardiology fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her research interests involve investigating novel treatments for coronary artery disease as well as rethinking clinical trial design. In this episode, Dr Gaba and I discuss: Wha...
- TNJul 3, 2023 · 51 min
Warning Signs You're Not Healthy and How To Fix It | Dr. Casey Means
We all know that stress can have a negative impact on our health, but did you know that fear can too? In this podcast episode, Dr. Casey Means dives deep into the link between fear, stress, and metabolic dysfunction. She explains how chronic stress, childhood trauma, and even the media can all contribute to chronic inflammation, which is linked to metabolic dysfunction and a variety of chronic diseases. Dr. Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of ...
- TNJun 26, 2023 · 45 min
The Truth about Hormones and Women’s Health | Cynthia Thurlow
This episode’s guest is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and metabolic health expert, author, and speaker. Her two TEDx talks on intermittent fasting and women’s health have gotten over 14 million views on YouTube! She’s incredibly passionate about using the healing power of nutrition to help women live healthy lives and it shows in everything she does. In this episode, Cynthia and I discuss: How sleep and stress uniquely affect women’s health.The best lab tests for understanding you...
- TNJun 12, 2023 · 58 min
Learn Mental Resilience & Toughness from the World's Best | Rennae Stubbs
This episode’s guest is Rennae Stubbs, champion tennis player, coach, and commentator. She hosts The Power Hour on Amazon Prime and is a full-time commentator for ESPN tennis. Rennae was ranked world No.1 in doubles in 2000 and represented Australia at four successive Summer Olympic Games. She has coached and advised many tennis champions, including Serena Williams during her final grand slam tournament in 2022. In this episode, Rennae and I discuss: The top 3 things you can do to improve you...
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Jun 6, 2023 · 44 minWhat Is VO2 Max And How Does it Relate to Longevity?
This podcast episode delves into the science of VO2 Max - the maximum oxygen volume one can use during intense exercise, and its pivotal role not just in athletic performance but also in longevity. Exploring the biological underpinnings, the episode illuminates how this key physiological measure relates to our body's efficiency in oxygen usage and energy production. It details how factors like genetics, age, sex, altitude, and training status impact VO2 Max. Joining me today is co-foun...