The Neuro Experience

Louisa Nicola

The Neuro Experience. Conversations with the greatest minds in Brain Science.

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May 23, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
WHOOP Masterclass with VP of Performance Kristen Holmes
I have been dying to do this podcast, it’s been quite a long time coming. As many of you know I have been wearing a WHOOP strap for many years to track and measure my performance. This strap is pretty much a self-quantification device and allows me to measure my sleep, HRV, recovery, exercise and much more. The thing I love most about this company is the amount of research that is being done on the back end. WHOOP as a company partners with well known physicians and scientists with well k...
May 19, 2022 · 31 min
Improve Cognitive Performance and Protect Your Brain From Disease with Dr Tommy Wood, MD, PhD
This episode is all about cognitive function and brain performance. If you haven't listened to part I and part II with Tommy, you can find them below. Part I Part II More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from brain-based health and productivity challenges resulting in a global economic burden of more than $2 trillion. There is no miracle "smart drug" like in the movie Limitless. Instead, your everyday actions, with the help of technology, can help boost your brain health...
May 16, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
The Ketone-Fueled Brain - How Ketones Enhance Sleep, Brain Performance, Athletic Performance and More | HVMN
Today I interview Michael Brandt- CEO and founder of HVMN- Health via modern nutrition and the research lead for his company- Dr Latt Mansor. Together, these two gentlemen are on a mission to solve many dysfuntions in the body and brain with the help of ketones. Michael believes ketones are a nutritional primitive; a tool for everyone’s toolkit, akin to Omega-3, caffeine, or CBD. H.V.M.N. launched the world’s first ketone ester in 2017, secured a $6MM contract with U.S. Special Operations Co...
Apr 26, 2022 · 24 min
What is True Sleep Optimisation? Dr Tommy Wood
Imagine if you could wake up everyday feeling completely rejuvenated, like you’ve squeezed every last beneficial drop out of your sleep. How do you think that would affect your life? Would you be happier? Would you get more done? Would you have better relationships with family and friends? Could you even live longer? Sleep is part of what makes us human. We all know we need it, and appreciate it on a daily basis. Yet it is largely taken for granted as a fact of life, and we mostly fail to uti...
Apr 18, 2022 · 53 min
Glyphosate, Chemicals, Organic Foods and Longevity with Drew Canole
Todays inspiring episode is with Drew Canole, founder of Organifi, serial entrepreneur and global leader in health and fitness. Drew has helped thousands of women and men revitalize their health, ignite their vision, and shift the course of their life forever. After reaching a dead-end in his own health, Drew discovered the chasm of difference between going through the motions and living with radical intention. He now helps people tap into the "Big You" to create the change they never though...
Apr 17, 2022 · 9 min
SUNDAY BRUNCH: Glycine as a Sleep Hack
overworked and almost burned out after doing crazy hours at training and at work that my sleep quality was so poor it was basically non-existant. Working hours reached, at their worst, nearly 100 per week – average was easily over 60. So where did I cut the time for working out and socialization? You got it right, sleep. Since 2016 I had been trying out different supplements, technologies, mattresses, pillows, beds, bedrooms, and all kinds of herbs for achieving better sleep. But nothing can ...
Apr 11, 2022 · 43 min
Breath-Work for Increased Brain and Mental Performance
This episode is a discussion between Louisa Nicola and Robbie Bent, CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. In this episode we discuss the science of breathing, the physiological benefits of engaging in deliberate breath-work protocols each day and the powerful connection between the brain and breathing. Breath-work is the one magical tool in my wellness toolkit that I can always rely on whenever I’m feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed,...
Apr 4, 2022 · 28 min
Blood Work for Athletes | Dr Tommy Wood, MD, PhD
Should athletes turn to blood tests to improve their performance? Blood tests can help athletes measure specific biomarkers related to performance and give them an edge over the competition. The unfortunate truth is that not many people know the ins and outs of blood work. In this episode you will learn about the specific markers to order when getting blood work. We look at : Blood glucose regulation Lipid Panels CMP: Liver and Gallbladder Markers CBC, Iron, and Inflammatory Markers sex hor...
Mar 22, 2022 · 33 min
How Sleep Quality Affects Athletic Performance
Whether you’re competing at an elite level or you’re simply staying active to promote overall health, sleep is vital to your athletic performance and muscle recovery. When you put your body through repetitive motions in sports, you increase the risk of associated injuries and fatigue. Not only does quality sleep repair and rejuvenate the body to stimulate muscle growth, but it also sharpens the mind and boosts mental clarity to prepare your brain to learn and retain new skills. Dr. Amy...
Mar 20, 2022 · 7 min
SUNDAY BRUNCH: The Million Dollar Tool
Controlling impulsive behavior depends on keeping your logical, thinking brain active and in control and not letting the emotional brain hijack your behavior. So today’s episode is dedicated to the one thing you can do this week to manage your impulses and manage the urge to do something, say something or react to something that can damage your career. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube: Louisa Nicola The Neuro Athletics Newsletter I...
Mar 13, 2022 · 9 min
SUNDAY BRUNCH: Compound Interest is Your Worst Enemy
The small things that you think don't matter each day can build up over time, compound and have a negative effect on your performance. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube: Louisa Nicola The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanicola_ YouTube: @Louisa Nicola The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenso...
Mar 7, 2022 · 53 min
Hijacking the Gut-Lung Axis to Treat COVID-19
Sabina Hazan is a gastroenterologist with over 22 years of experience in clinical trials and is the Founder and CEO at both Ventura Clinical Trials and Malibu Specialty Center. In this episode you will learn: 1. The link between the gut microbiome and COVID-19 2. Controversy around clinical trials - FDA regulations 3. Bifidobacteria 4. How the immune system is linked to the gut 5. What is Dysbiosis and how can we correct a leaky gut 6. Sabine touches on the history of the gut m...
Mar 6, 2022 · 6 min
SUNDAY BRUNCH: Stop Self Sabotaging your Brain
I had a realisation on the weekend with one of my NBA athletes and had to put this out there for you all. Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEURO Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube: Louisa Nicola The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanicola_ YouTube: @Louisa Nicola The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer...
Feb 28, 2022 · 41 min
Performance Coach to Formula 1 Driver | Michael Italiano
It's well known that F1 drivers are some of the fittest athletes in the world, but how do they train and what do they eat? What I didn't know was that necks, shoulders, and an athlete's overall core is under tremendous strain through every turn on every lap for the entire 90 minutes of a race. Drivers must therefore be strong athletes with high stamina reserves. Daniel Ricciardo’s workout regime is a carefully constructed assortment of physical challenges designed to push his body to...
Feb 21, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
How Live Longer & Grow Younger | Sergey Young
Sergey Young, founder of the $100 million Longevity Vision Fund and author of the new book, "The Science and Technology of Growing Young," joins The Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola to talk about health, lifespan, longevity and the technology involved in growing younger. If you could live for 150 years, would you? Segey's goal is to live to 200 and to find an affordable way for everyone else to do the same. In this episode you will learn how Sergey is planning to do this as he shares his ...
Feb 14, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Going Through Hell to get to Glory. Why Hellah Sidibe Runs Everyday
Meet Hellah Sidibe. Born in Mali, Hellah emigrated from to the States from West Africa when he was a teen, becoming a professional soccer player and now, a U.S. citizen and the first Black person to ever run 3,000 miles across America. In this episode we discuss: 1. Hellah's journey from birth to now 2. His mindset running through America- mental performance 3. How to start running with no fitness 4. How Hellah grew his media presence 5. His inspiration to keep pushing through the pain 6...
Jan 31, 2022 · 41 min
Perform at Your Peak- the Scientific Way - Dr. Andy Galpin
Season after season, today’s sports superstars seem to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. How much of the difference is genetic destiny and how much can be attributed to better training, medicine and technology? Dr Andy Galpin is a tenured professor in the Center for Sport Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Andy is an expert in muscle biology/physiology in particular muscle fiber types. In this episode you will learn: 1. Science of VO2 MAX testing...
Jan 18, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Oral Health and the Relationship Between Poor Oral Health and the Brain with Dr. Steven Lin
Little did I know that your mouth can be the gateway to several health problems that extend beyond a toothache or cavity. It might sound like a horror movie but the fact is, if you have certain species of pathogenic oral bacteria in your gums, they could be slowly making their way into your brain as you read this. These bacteria among 100s of others responsible for oral health issues, including tooth decay, cavities and periodontal disease (or gum disease). Dr. Steven Lin sits down with hos...
Jan 13, 2022 · 1 hr
The Power of Sprouts to Detoxify The Body with Doug Evans
Doug Evans is joining us today to speak about the powerful effects of sprouting. This conversation opened my eyes to the possibilities of sprouts. This compound is present in all cruciferous vegetables. In animal studies, when glucoraphanin is chewed or swallowed, it produces a cancer-protective compound SULFORAPHANE. This sulforaphane absorbs toxins from the body and flushes them out through urine. The best way to get sulforaphane is to sprout your broccoli organic seeds in your own h...
Dec 22, 2021 · 19 min
Vitamin D Deficiency and Poor Sleep.
When it comes to sleep, Vitamin D impacts brain regions involved in sleep regulation and sleep wake cycles. The exact mechanisms by which Vitamin D affects and regulates these sleep mechanistic pathways is unclear, although it has been suggested that there are some areas within the brainstem that is affected by Vitamin D. Three things we will discuss: What vitamin D is- we seem to be confusedIts link to sleep VItamin D values and daily doses:Articles mentioned in the episode: ht...