Neuroscience of a High Performing Brain (Part 1): Sleep, Trackers, Cortisol, Blue light, Nootropics and a look at Angela’s Brain with Dr Andrew Hill
High Performance Health
Unpacking Brain Mapping and Cognitive Performance
This chapter explores the intricacies of brain mapping and its impact on understanding cognitive performance, focusing on attention, impulsivity, and executive functions. Key discussions include the effects of caffeine, brain wave patterns, and the implications of neurofeedback in enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being. The chapter also addresses the relationship between sleep quality, mental clarity, and external factors like stress and hormonal changes.
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In the first of a two-part conversation, Angela talks to Dr Andrew Hill, a brain mapping expert, to explore the intricacies of brain mapping and its implications for optimising mental performance and overall well-being.
They discuss the science behind brain waves, the importance of sleep quality, and how various lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise timing, can influence cognitive function. Andrew shares insights on the significance of deep sleep, the role of nutrition in brain health, and the effectiveness of sleep trackers, while debunking common myths about circadian rhythms and light exposure.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Brain mapping involves measuring the brain's resting resources using EEG to analyse brainwave patterns.
- It helps identify tendencies related to attention, stress, sleep, and cognitive processing, rather than specific thoughts or feelings.
- Quality of sleep is crucial for cognitive function and overall health.
- Poor sleep can lead to issues like memory difficulties and cognitive decline, but improvements in sleep quality can lead to quick recovery in brain function.
- Eating patterns significantly influence circadian rhythms. Fasting before bed and timing meals appropriately can enhance sleep quality and metabolic health.
- Morning activity in a fasted state is also beneficial for regulating circadian rhythms.
- While sleep trackers can provide insights into sleep duration and patterns, they may not accurately measure the quality of deep sleep or REM sleep.
- Self-reporting on sleep quality can be just as effective as using these devices.
BEST MOMENTS
"Brain mapping is measuring the patterns, the resting resources in your brain... it’s mostly picking up how you tend to be. The resources in terms of their general way of being."
"If you have a habit of eating before bed, you're going to chronically be under-rested because you're not getting into deep sleep."
"I think humans are ultimately quite adaptable... people that think they're night owls are people that have dysregulated circadian rhythms."
"The most sophisticated sleep trackers are no more accurate than self-report after a month of self-report."
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Andrew Hill is the founder of Peak Brain Institute and a leading neurofeedback practitioner and biohacking coach for clients worldwide.
He has lectured on psychology, neuroscience, and gerontology at UCLA’s Department of Psychology where he received a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.
At Peak Brain, Dr. Hill provides individualized training programs to help you optimize your brain across goals of stress, sleep, attention, brain fog, creativity, and athletic performance. He is the host of the Head First podcast and continues to do research on attention and cognitive performance.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.
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