40+ Fitness Podcast Building brain fitness with Dr. Patrick Porter
Nov 4, 2025
Join Dr. Patrick Porter, an award-winning author and the creator of the BrainTap platform, as he delves into the fascinating realm of brain fitness. He uncovers the interconnectedness of the head, gut, and heart, emphasizing their roles in vitality. Discover how brainwaves, particularly alpha, enhance speech and learning, and learn about the impact of mindset on health. Dr. Porter shares practical strategies for nutrition, movement, and sleep, along with breathwork techniques to optimize your nervous system. Plus, he details a 30-day action plan to boost your brain health!
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Meditation Isn't Enough Without Rewiring
- Meditation often fails because the default mode network keeps negative self-talk active.
- Dr. Patrick Porter says changing that internal messaging is necessary before trying stillness.
We Have Three Brains Working Together
- The body contains multiple ‘brains’: head, gut, and heart, each with distinct roles.
- Porter frames the gut as the biochemical regulator and the head as thought controller.
Heart Sends The Dominant Biocodes
- The heart contains neurons and sends twice as much information as it receives, acting like an orchestra leader.
- Heart coherence strongly influences vitality, motivation, and physiological state.
