The Neuro Experience

Louisa Nicola

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

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Mar 19, 2024 · 36 min
#333: BLOODWORK 101: How To Interpret Your Blood Panels & Which Blood Markers Are Most Important For Health | Dr Casey Means & Dan Garner
On today's episode, we're simplifying bloodwork. Discover how to interpret your results for improved health, leveraging technology and personalized insights. We dive into the intricacies of bloodwork from Vitamin D levels, to how to interpret Cholesterol levels, read your ApoB levels, and much more. Today's episode features snippets from previous episodes with Dr. Casey Means and Dan Garner. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, co-founder, and Chief Medical Officer of ...
Mar 12, 2024 · 59 min
#332: The Root Cause Of All Disease & What We Can Do To Take Back CONTROL Of Our Health | Dr. Casey Means
Today's guest is Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and the Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of Levels, a metabolic health company. Additionally, she serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Dr. Means is on a mission to unlock human potential and combat the epidemic of preventable chronic diseases by providing individuals with technology-driven tools. These tools aim to support informed, personalized, and lasting dietary and ...
Mar 7, 2024 · 18 min
#331: Does Lowering Cholesterol Cause Dementia? What You Need To Know About Cholesterol's Relationship To Alzheimers & Dementia
In today's episode, we dive deep into the heart of a controversial and often misunderstood topic: the relationship between cholesterol levels and dementia. For decades, the push to lower cholesterol has been a cornerstone of cardiovascular health. But what if this well-intentioned advice had unintended consequences for our brains? Join me as we explore the dual nature of cholesterol, a substance vilified for its association with heart disease yet essential for brain health and function...
Mar 5, 2024 · 31 min
#330: The Easy Fitness Hacks To IMPROVE Your Health, Get Stronger, & Stay Leaner | Jason Khalipa
In this episode, we are joined by Jason Khalipa. Jason is the visionary founder and CEO of NCFIT gyms and the TRAIN HARD online training platform. A decorated CrossFit Games Champion and three-time Team USA CrossFit competitor, Jason has also made significant contributions outside the gym. Following his daughter's leukemia diagnosis in 2016, he became a passionate advocate for pediatric cancer. Additionally, Jason shares his insights through the Jason Khalipa Podcast, has authored the book ...
Feb 28, 2024 · 27 min
#329: 5 Negative Thought Patterns I Changed to Boost My Brain Health
In this introspective episode, we journey through the transformative process of enhancing brain health by confronting and altering detrimental thought patterns. As we navigate the complexities of our minds, we uncover the 5 specific negative thought patterns that once hindered my mental well-being and the strategies I used to overcome them. From the confines of a serene and personal space, filled with symbols of growth and reflection, such as motivational quotes and a well-used journal, we ...
Feb 27, 2024 · 37 min
How To BEAT Self Doubt, End Anxiety & Build Confidence Today
Today's episode guest is Amy Morin. Amy is not only a psychotherapist and mental strength trainer but also the acclaimed host of the "Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin" podcast. She has achieved international fame as a bestselling author. Her works, notably "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide. The Guardian has celebrated her as the current leading self-help guru, while Forbes has recognized her as a star in thought leadership. People magazine has ranked her book among the top 20 essential reads of all time. Amy's TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," stands out as one of the most popular talks ever, amassing over 23 million views. In this episode, Amy and I discuss: How to overcome Anxiety? Why are marriages falling? How to Overcome an uncomfortable feeling? 0:00 Introduction 6:10 How to overcome Anxiety? 13:14 Why are marriages falling? 21:06 3 Things mentally strong couples do 30:55 How to reduce the intensity of an uncomfortable feeling? 36:57 Ending Amy’s Links and Resources: Website - https://amymorinlcsw.com/ Instagram- @AmyMorinAuthor TikTok - @AmyMorinTherapist Facebook - @AmyMorinAuthor Twitter - @AmyMorinLCSW Podcast - https://amymorinlcsw.com/podcasts/ All of Amy’s books can be found at https://amymorinlcsw.com/books-by-amy-morin/ 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do 13 Things Strong Kids Do 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Workbook 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do Unlock the knowledge of trusted creators at: https://dexa.ai/ Research report - Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) protects hippocampal cells from oxidative stress-induced damage The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Sponsor: Bon Charge: -CODE NEURO 15% OFF 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 Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube: Louisa Nicola *** 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
Feb 27, 2024 · 42 min
#328: Amy Morin on How To Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself, End Your Anxiety & Build Massive Confidence
Today's episode guest is Amy Morin. Amy is not only a psychotherapist and mental strength trainer but also the acclaimed host of the "Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin" podcast. She has achieved international fame as a bestselling author. Her works, notably "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide. The Guardian has celebrated her as the current leading self-help guru, while Forbes has...
Feb 22, 2024 · 32 min
#327: 3 Key Supplements for Optimal Brain Function
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of cognitive enhancement through supplementation. Join us as we explore the science and benefits behind my 3 favorite supplements for your brain. Sponsors: KetoBrainz: https://ketobrainz.com/pages/louisa-nicola-neuro- CODE NEURO for 20% off Inside Tracker – https://insidetracker.com/louisa - CODE LOUISA for 20% off Momentous - https://www.livemomentous.com/neuro - CODE NEURO - for 15% off The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have h...
Feb 20, 2024 · 46 min
What Are PEPTIDES & How To Use Peptides For Greater Health: Infertility, Build Muscle, & Fat Loss
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kyle Gillett, who is passionate about offering comprehensive, personalized care to his patients. His medical practice spans a variety of areas including preventative care, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics, infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine, which incorporates genomics. Dr. Gillett views every individual as unique, and deserving of care that addresses their physical, mental, and spiritual health. He emphasizes the importance of working together with his patients to make decisions based on solid evidence. He strongly advocates for the principles that "food is medicine" and "exercise is medicine." Dr. Gillett highlights what he calls the "7 pillars of health": exercise, diet, sleep, stress management, social connections, exposure to sunlight, and spiritual wellness, believing these elements are more effective than any drug or supplement. Outside of his professional life, he loves spending time outdoors on his farm with his wife, their two sons, and their two wolfhounds. 0:00 Coming up… 0:52 Introduction 2:07 Unexplained infertility 11:40 L-CARNITINE increase TMAO? 14:57 What are peptides? 19:54 Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) 22:00 What are skin peptides? 24:44 Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM) 28:52 DHEA is the fountain of youth hormone 38:24 Who should be taking peptides? 44:27 Ending Kyle’s Links and Resources: Website: https://kylegillettmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylegillettmd/ X: https://twitter.com/gilletthealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylegillettmd/ Unlock the knowledge of trusted creators at: https://dexa.ai/ Research report - Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) protects hippocampal cells from oxidative stress-induced damage The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ *** 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
Feb 20, 2024 · 51 min
#326: Peptide MASTERCLASS: How To Use Peptides to Fix Infertility, Skin Issues, Build Muscle Or Lose Weight | Dr Kyle Gillett
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Gillett. Who is passionate about delivering holistic and personalized care to his patients. His practice spans a wide range of medical fields, including preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine with a focus on genomics. Dr. Gillett holds a strong belief in treating each person as a unique individual, emphasizing the importance of caring for the body,...
Feb 13, 2024 · 53 min
The Untold Impact of TRAUMA on Our Habits & Life Choices
This episode's guest is Sudeepta(Sue) Verma. Dr Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA, is a distinguished psychiatrist and cognitive behavioural therapist based in New York City. Dr Varma has made significant contributions to the field of mental health. Notably, she served as the pioneering medical director and psychiatrist for the esteemed 9/11 mental health program at NYU. Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Varma holds the Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry position at New York University (NYU) Langone Health. Her accomplishments have been recognised by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), where she was honoured as a Distinguished Fellow, the highest honour bestowed upon its members. In this episode, Sue and I discuss: 80% of our Health is built upon our Habits How to Form a Habit? How to deal with Trauma? How to achieve Eternal Optimism? What are the 8 pillars of Practical Optimism? Sponsor: Inside Tracker – https://insidetracker.com/louisa Mud\Wtr - https://mudwtr.com/louisa 0:00 Coming up… 0:36 Introduction 2:37 80% of our Health is built upon our Habits 6:07 What is a Habit? 8:25 How to Form a Habit? 12:40 What stops us from doing the work? 17:01 How to deal with Trauma? 28:18 How to achieve Eternal Optimism? 32:17 What are the 8 pillars of Practical Optimism? 51:04 Ending Sue’s Links and Resources: Website: https://www.doctorsuevarma.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsuevarma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Doctorsuevarma/ X: https://twitter.com/Doctorsuevarma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-varma-m-d-p-c-dfapa-8a48286 *** 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
Feb 13, 2024 · 56 min
#325: How Trauma Affects Our Habits and Our Life Choices | Dr Sue Varma, MD
This episode's guest is Sudeepta(Sue) Verma. Dr Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA, is a distinguished psychiatrist and cognitive behavioural therapist based in New York City. Dr Varma has made significant contributions to the field of mental health. Notably, she served as the pioneering medical director and psychiatrist for the esteemed 9/11 mental health program at NYU. Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Varma holds the Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry position at New York University (...
Feb 6, 2024 · 33 min
#324: 4 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Today, I'm unveiling the secret behind my viral social media reveal of an astonishing 204 ms HRV and 44 RHR, as I dive into the essence of HRV, its enhancement, and its pivotal role in health, performance, and brain health. I will be covering: What is HRVUsing trackers for HRV 3 top ways that reduce HRV 4 ways to increase HRV The ARIC studyWhy HRV mattersSponsor: Inside Tracker – https://insidetracker.com/louisa - get 20% off Bubs naturals - https://www.bubsnatural...
Jan 15, 2024 · 1 hr
#323 Exercising for Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Brain Health | Dr Jordan Feigenbaum, MD
This episode's guest is Jordan Feigenbaum, the founder of Barbell Medicine. Jordan Feigenbaum is a physician, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter. He started Barbell Medicine in an effort to combine the best of modern medicine and strength and conditioning. Jordan is passionate about a variety of issues related to public health, education, and sport. In this episode, Jordan and I discuss: Physical activity guidelineDifference between Physical activity and daily activityWhat is VO2 Max...
Jan 10, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen: Do Weight Loss Medications REALLY Work?
This episode’s guest is Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. She’s arguably the top specialist in Ozempic and related weight loss medications. Dr. Salas-Whalen is a double board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on obesity, diabetes and thyroid disorders. She is a strong advocate for prevention rather than treatment – especially in regard to obesity and diabetes. In this episode, Dr Salas-Whalen and I discuss: - Is Ozempic safe? - Why is the US in an obesity epidemic? - The dangers of rapid weight loss. - What causes obesity? - Strategies for long-term weight loss. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Obesity Epidemic 00:05:10 - Hormone Therapy and Satiety 00:10:04 - The Problem with Innate GLP1 00:15:20 - The Responsibility of the Food Industry 00:20:43 - Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Weight 00:26:06 - Underdiagnosing Patients 00:36:29 - Side Effects and Containment 00:41:33 - Managing Medication Use 00:46:58 - Obesity and Transgenerational Fat Storage 00:51:52 - Muscle Composition and Protein Intake 00:57:15 - Vascular Health and Obesity Treatment Links and Resources: Dr. Salas-Whalen’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/drsalasw/ Follow Dr. Salas-Whalen - https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkendocrinology Sponsors: Inside Tracker – https://insidetracker.com/louisa Mud\Wtr - https://mudwtr.com/louisa *** 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
Jan 8, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
#322 OZEMPIC: Weight Loss Medications Really Work | Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen
This episode’s guest is Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. She’s arguably the top specialist in Ozempic and related weight loss medications. Dr. Salas-Whalen is a double board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on obesity, diabetes and thyroid disorders. She is a strong advocate for prevention rather than treatment – especially in regard to obesity and diabetes. In this episode, Dr Salas-Whalen and I discuss: Is Ozempic safe?Why...
Dec 27, 2023 · 45 min
How Food Influences Your Mood & Mental Well-Being
Dive into the world of #NutritionalPsychiatry with Dr. Uma Naidoo in our latest episode, where we discuss the transformative power of #HealthyEating on #MentalHealth. Discover how #BrainFood influences mood and mental well-being, guided by insights from the acclaimed #UmaNaidoo, a pioneer in both #Psychiatry and #Nutrition. Learn about the role of diet in managing #Depression and #Anxiety, and how to use food to boost your #MoodBoost. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the science of #Neurotransmitters, #HarvardHealth, and the innovative field of #CulinaryMedicine. Join us on this #WellnessJourney, where we explore #FoodAsMedicine and its profound impact on mental health. In this episode, Uma and I discuss: 1. Nutritional psychiatry 2. How depression is related to nutrition 3. Importance of diet 4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 5. Calm your mind with food - book by Uma naidoo 6. How serotonin is related to depression 7. Nutrition and Hormones 1:02 Introduction 3:37 What is Nutritional psychiatry? 4:21 How depression is related to nutrition 8:20 90% of our serotonin resides in the gut? 10:01 Can we Improve patients just through diet alone? 15:00 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 21:44 Calm your mind with food - book by Uma naidoo 26:45 Executive functions 28:53 You're not getting enough serotonin? 38:00 Uma’s research on Nutrition and Hormones 43:51 Ending For the visual learners, come on over to YouTube for long-form brain health related content /@louisanicola Want to ask me a question? You can ask me anything I have covered on this podcast, go to: https://dexa.ai/louisa The NACC course has certified over 500 coaches now. This is the state of the art human performance coaching company lead by a team of experts. Learn more about the NACC: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc Links and Resources: Get a special sneak peek of Calm Your Mind with Food here if you join Dr. Uma’s weekly email list, or pre-order your copy here for a special 30% off discount if you order by December 26, 2023! Uma’s website: https://umanaidoomd.com Follow Uma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo Unlock the knowledge of trusted creators at: https://dexa.ai/ Research report - Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) protects hippocampal cells from oxidative stress-induced damage The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ *** 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
Dec 27, 2023 · 48 min
#321- The Science Behind Food and Mood: Nutritional Psychiatry for Depression | Uma Naidoo
This episode's guest is Uma Naidoo. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States....
Dec 26, 2023 · 1 min
Andrew Hubermans COFFEE PROTOCOL debunked
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Dec 26, 2023 · 1 min
Scientist does NOT trust HUBERMAN
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