The Neuro Experience

Human connection and relationships are often overlooked as part of your wellness. A peak performance lifestyle involves optimizing all parts of your health. Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills that you can learn to help you perform at the highest level. Full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2wrvwxct In this episode I talk to Evy Poumpouras, former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, co-host of Bravo TV’s competition series Spy Games, and author of the best-selling book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly. Evy holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology as well as a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University. She teaches Criminal Justice and Criminology as an Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York and Leadership and Negotiation at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Evy and I discuss: - How does human connection affect your health and well-being? - Techniques to become more emotionally resilient. - Is understanding human behavior the key to success? - The dangers of social isolation and a poor mindset. 00:00:00 - Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age 00:10:49 - The Dangers of Identity Theft and Online Scams 00:12:58 - The Psychological Impact of Online Harassment and Cybersecurity 00:18:00 - The Pressure to Post on Social Media and the Importance of Meaningful Content 00:21:35 - Coping with Emotions under Pressure 00:32:28 - The Dangers of Reliance on Therapy 00:43:14 - Making Good Judgments in Relationships and Business Deals 00:53:49 - The Importance of Face-to-Face Communication 00:55:00 - The Resilience Benefits of Human Contact 01:00:53 - Paying Attention to Behavior, Not the Person Get Evy’s Book Becoming Bulletproof: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Bulletproof-Influence-Situations-Fearlessly/dp/1982103752/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1679949801&sr=8-1 Take Evy’s Course - Beyond Bulletproof: https://beyondbulletproof.net/ Sponsors: LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEURO Neuro Athletics - Get Certified - https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc-nyc *** 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

Human connection and relationships are often overlooked as part of your wellness. A peak performance lifestyle involves optimizing all parts of your health. Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills that you can learn to help you perform at the highest level.In this episode I talk to Evy Poumpouras, former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, co-host of Bravo TV’s competition series Spy Games, and author of the best-selling book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, Live Fearlessly.  Evy holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology as well as a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University.  She teaches Criminal Justice and Criminology as an Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York and Leadership and Negotiation at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Evy and I discuss: How does human connection affect your health and well-being? Techniques to become more emotionally resilient. Is understanding human behavior the key to success? The dangers of social isolation and a poor mindset. Get Evy’s Book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly Take Evy’s Course  - Beyond Bulletproof Sponsors:LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEURONeuro Athletics  - Get Certified - https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc-nyc The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode’s guest is Prakriti Gaba. She earned her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed internal medicine training at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She is a physician and senior cardiology fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her research interests involve investigating novel treatments for coronary artery disease as well as rethinking clinical trial design. In this episode, Dr Gaba and I discuss: - What causes heart disease. - Does your diet affect your cholesterol levels? - Which biomarkers should you be looking at, and the ideal ranges. - How to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. 00:00:00 - High Risk LDL Cholesterol Levels 00:02:07 - The New York Experience Podcast 00:03:00 - Exploring Unanswered Questions in Cardiology 00:03:02 - Decreasing the Risk of Extreme Cardiovascular Problems 00:04:21 - The Mystery of Cardiology and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease 00:05:09 - Understanding Cardiovascular Disease: Blockages and Strokes 00:06:10 - Venous and Arterial Diseases: Understanding the Risks 00:09:10 - The Process of a Heart Attack 00:12:10 - Preventing and Managing Deep Vein Thrombosis 00:13:00 - The Importance of Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Health 00:15:04 - Understanding Cholesterol Components 00:18:11 - Understanding Lipoproteins B and A 00:21:19 - Understanding Lipoprotein (a) and its Relationship to Heart Disease 00:24:39 - Understanding Lipoprotein A and Arterial Health 00:27:41 - Targeting Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease 00:30:48 - The Benefits of AG1 in the Afternoon 00:32:59 - Understanding the Bipolar Nature of IL-6 00:33:22 - The Impact of Diet on Cholesterol Levels 00:33:56 - The role of diet in cardiovascular disease risk 00:35:21 - Avocados and the different types of fats 00:36:00 - Can exercise clear plaque in the arteries? 00:37:12 - The Role of Exercise and Diet in Reducing Plaque 00:38:30 - The Benefits of Fiber in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk 00:40:08 - Building Stronger Arteries 00:43:07 - Genetic and dietary factors of LDL cholesterol 00:46:20 - The Complex Pathway of PCSK9 Inhibition 00:47:26 - Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapies 00:48:52 - Mechanism of Action of Statins 00:49:27 - Mechanism of Action of Statins 00:52:31 - The Risk and Benefits of Statin Medication 00:55:42 - The Risks of Taking Supplements 00:58:00 - The Impact of Smoking on Heart Health 00:58:47 - The Impact of Smoking on Cardiovascular Disease 01:00:00 - The Future of Interventional Cardiology and Prevention 01:01:49 - Screening for Heart Disease 01:04:56 - Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Disease and its Risks 01:07:53 - Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation with Wearable Technology 01:10:41 - Connect with me on Twitter and TikTok Dr Gaba's Twitter: @PrakritiGaba Dr Gaba on Tiktok: @prakritigaba Sponsors: LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEURO Athletic Greens - https://www.drinkAG1.com/NEURO *** 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

This episode’s guest is Prakriti Gaba. She earned her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed internal medicine training at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She is a physician and senior cardiology fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her research interests involve investigating novel treatments for coronary artery disease as well as rethinking clinical trial design.In this episode, Dr Gaba and I discuss: What causes heart disease. Does your diet affect your cholesterol levels? Which biomarkers should you be looking at, and the ideal ranges. How to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr Gaba's Twitter: @PrakritiGabaDr Gaba on Tiktok: @prakritigabaSponsors:LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEUROAthletic Greens - https://www.drinkAG1.com/NEUROThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that stress can have a negative impact on our health, but did you know that fear can too? In this podcast episode, Dr. Casey Means dives deep into the link between fear, stress, and metabolic dysfunction.  She explains how chronic stress, childhood trauma, and even the media can all contribute to chronic inflammation, which is linked to metabolic dysfunction and a variety of chronic diseases.Dr. Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a Lecturer at Stanford University. Sign up for access to Levels Metabolic Fitness Program here: levels.link/NEURO The program includes a telehealth consultation with a physician in your state, two sensors shipped to your door, and Levels software.In this episode you will learn: The various factors that can cause chronic stress, such as work, family, and lifestyle. A fresh perspective on understanding chronic stress and the importance of identifying fear triggers. How childhood trauma impacts health and the integral connection between the mind and body. The influence of deeply ingrained beliefs from childhood on physical health and the risks posed by adverse childhood events. The role of media in promoting fear and stress, and a critique of their business models. The truth about our era's safety levels in contrast to media portrayals. The concept of "self-parenting" as a means to liberate ourselves from psychological barriers and maladaptive coping behaviors. The significance of self-exploration and coming to terms with mortality in enhancing overall health. Sponsors:LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEUROFind Casey here:Dr. Casey Means Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levels/, https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskit...Twitter: hThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode’s guest is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and metabolic health expert, author, and speaker. Her two TEDx talks on intermittent fasting and women’s health have gotten over 14 million views on YouTube! She’s incredibly passionate about using the healing power of nutrition to help women live healthy lives and it shows in everything she does. In this episode, Cynthia and I discuss: How sleep and stress uniquely affect women’s health. The best lab tests for understanding your hormonal & metabolic health. How trauma and emotional stress reduce fertility. Lifestyle changes for improving metabolic flexibility and insulin resistance. Cynthia's website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/Follow Cynthia – https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-wellness/id1435214303Sponsors:LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/NEUROAthletic Greens - https://www.drinkAG1.com/NEUROThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode’s guest is Rennae Stubbs, champion tennis player, coach, and commentator. She hosts The Power Hour on Amazon Prime and is a full-time commentator for ESPN tennis. Rennae was ranked world No.1 in doubles in 2000 and represented Australia at four successive Summer Olympic Games. She has coached and advised many tennis champions, including Serena Williams during her final grand slam tournament in 2022.In this episode, Rennae and I discuss: The top 3 things you can do to improve your mindset. How to overcome moments of extreme adversity. What skills can you learn that all champions have in common?  How to switch into a mentally tough state whenever you need it. Follow Rennae - https://twitter.com/rennaestubbsWatch The  Power Hour - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B6T8B877/Subscribe to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rennae-stubbs-tennis-podcast/id1393881115?mt=2Sponsors:Hone - https://www.honehealth.com/neuroAthletic Greens - https://www.athleticgreens.com/neuroThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode delves into the science of VO2 Max - the maximum oxygen volume one can use during intense exercise, and its pivotal role not just in athletic performance but also in longevity. Exploring the biological underpinnings, the episode illuminates how this key physiological measure relates to our body's efficiency in oxygen usage and energy production. It details how factors like genetics, age, sex, altitude, and training status impact VO2 Max. Joining me today is co-founder of PNOĒ analytics- Panos Papadiamantis. PNOĒ is a technology company that enables health professionals to integrate science-backed nutrition and training into their practice through breath analysis. A few things we go over: Introduction to VO2 Max: its definition and importance in exercise science. Brief on VO2 Max's history, physiological basis, and factors affecting it. How VO2 Max predicts athletic performance and its relation to heart rate. Overview of lab methods and wearable tech for estimating VO2 Max. Techniques to improve VO2 Max: high-intensity interval training (HIIT), endurance training, diet, and nutrition. Discussion on VO2 Max's limitations as a performance measure, including the role of lactate threshold and exercise economy. Expert insights on practical application of VO2 Max in training. Episode wrap-up and teaser for the next episode. Sponsors:LMNT - drinklmnt.com/NEURO - CODE NEUROFind PNOE here:https://pnoe.com/Find Panos here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppapadia/The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Vincent Pedre, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health, champions the gut as the foundation of wellness. He highlights the importance of a balanced gut microbiome and effective dietary choices, including fermented foods. Dr. Pedre delves into the gut-brain connection, revealing how stress impacts digestive health and overall mood. He also discusses the long-term effects of C-section deliveries on newborns and emphasizes the crucial role of the vagus nerve in maintaining health. Discover practical tips for a healthier gut!

This episode's guest is Don Saladino, coach, keynote speaker, and personal trainer to the stars. Don is a passionate advocate for healthy living and fitness. He believes that everyone can achieve their fitness goals, regardless of their age, fitness level, or background. He is committed to helping his clients reach their full potential and live their best lives and this episode shows just that. In this episode, Don and I discuss: Don’s mindset on work and how he got his start The pros and cons of going to a box gym vs. chain gym Don’s advice for starting a fitness journey. The responsibility of personal trainers in the fitness world Attend DonCon - https://donsaladino.com/doncon23 Follow Don - https://www.instagram.com/donsaladino/Sponsors:Timeline Nutrition - https://timelinenutrition.com/neuro - CODE NEUROThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe 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, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices