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Today, we talk about how we can hack our brainwaves and neuroplasticity with neuroscientist, Dr. Melissa Wittman, and biohacking investor, Moha Bensofia. Dr. Melissa Wittman is an absolute boss who runs a thriving clinic in Austin seeing patients from all over the world. With over a decade of hands-on experience, she specializes in pediatric brain injuries and neurodevelopment issues, as well as optimizing cognition at any age. 

Moha Bensofia has funded dozens of companies and has a knack for building great things with amazing people. He is currently CEO of Mendi, a neurotech startup making medical-grade biofeedback affordable and accessible – the crux of our conversation today.

Their mission is to enable anyone to take control of their brain activity and reach new levels of performance, whether as an entrepreneur, athlete, or just a happier human. Though originally created to help trauma victims and people with conditions like PTSD and ADHD, Moha explains why Mendi's neurofeedback can benefit anyone ready to step up their game.

Together, Dr. Melissa Wittman and Moha Bensofia break down the science behind how Mendi's headphones measure and train your brain in real-time, as well as tangible results like improved focus, emotional resilience, sleep, and more. Strap on your headsets and get ready to hack your own neuroplasticity as we dive into the next wave of biohacking for your mind. Join the brain health revolution with Mendi – visit lukestorey.com/mendi and use code LUKE20 for 20% off.

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00:09:02 - Meeting Mendi, Moha Bensofia & Dr. Melissa Wittman

• Luke's morning routine using Mendi neurofeedback headband

• Use code LUKE20 for 20% off

• Understanding functional neurology and autism w/ Dr. Melissa Wittman 

• Moha Bensofia on fleeing Libya and emotional regulation 

• Josh Trent & Moha Bensofia podcast interview

• Importance of surrounding yourself with smart people

00:28:09 - Moha's Journey: Fleeing Libya, Regulating Emotions & Neurofeedback

• Moha fleeing Libya during wartime and dealing with emotional regulation

• How to calm the amygdala

• Moha on calming the amygdala and the science behind Mendi

• What is neurofeedback?

• Living life with less reactivity

• Democratizing brain health

• Increasing access through companies like Mendi

00:50:55 - Accelerating Brain Health with Mendi

• How we can come together to accelerate science

• Mendi brings oxygenated blood to frontal cortex

• Tackling cognitive decline with daily habits

• Improving wellbeing with Mendi

• The origin of the word “Mendi”

• Dramatically improving focus with Mendi

• Declining mental health in younger generations

• Vertical scrolling feeds the mesencephalon

• Using Mendi for better decision making

• Praise for Mendi’s co-founders, Rickard Eklof and Sammy Saldjoghi

01:19:00 - Navigating Psychedelics & Brain Tech Responsibly

• Discussing the unique control score in Mendi

• How control score varies by individual

• Experimenting with different mental states during Mendi sessions

• Understanding neuroplasticity cycles

• Intentionally building neural pathways

• Using Mendi as a tool for intentional thinking

• Use code LUKE20 for 20% off

• Caution about using psychedelics while dealing with unresolved trauma

• Importance of approaching new brain technologies responsibly

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Resources:

• Shop: lukestorey.com/mendi (use code LUKE20 for 20% off)

• X: @bensofiamoha

• Linkedin: Melissa Wittman, DC, CFMP

• Instagram: @dr.wittman

• Website: doctorwittman.com

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