The Neuro Experience

Today we're going to be diving into testosterone. I know there's a lot of noise on social media right now pertaining to the global decline in testosterone for males. While social media can provide a great source of information, there's also a lot of misinformation.This episode’s guest is Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO at Hone Health, the modern men's health platform that offers personalized care with data driven insights, licensed physician consultations, and medications, all from home. Saad and I discuss: The dangers of low testosterone levels. How to accurately measure your testosterone. Effective ways to boost and optimize your hormones. Why are younger men experiencing increasingly lower testosterone levels? Email Saad: salam@honehealth.comFollow Saad: https://www.instagram.com/msaadalam/Sponsors:Momentous - https://www.livemomentous.com/neuro - CODE NEUROHone Health - http://honehealth.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

In this episode, I interview KITTENS, an extraordinary DJ, producer, and advocate in the human rights space. We embark on a deep and insightful conversation that explores everything from women's value in society, mental health, and the diagnosis and management of ADHD, to the impacts of technology on dopamine, relationships, and even the intriguing subject of brown noise. KITTENS opens up about her personal journey, shares her unique perspective on following feelings instead of rigid plans, and provides empowering advice to those struggling with their cultural background and identity. Join us as we dive into these captivating topics and so much moreAs a lesbian woman of color, KITTENS is unapologetic about her intersectional identity. In this episode, Kittens and I discuss everything from gender in womens sport, coming out as an Iranian woman and the interplay of equal rights. Lauren ventured into the local nightlife and music scene at an early age. With her vast knowledge and relentless curiosity for music, KITTENS has been able to deliver a balance between low grinding electronic beats, hip hop, and dance music. I hope you enjoy this one.Find KITTENS here:Instagram: @iamkittensShe/ her/ they: Website Sponsors:Momentous - https://www.livemomentous.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

Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to achieve that sweet slumber you desperately crave? You're not alone. In our fast-paced modern world, chronic insomnia and sleep disturbances are all too common, with about a third of adults regularly struggling to sleep. The culprits? Everything from work stress to hefty schedules that often lead to insomnia, abbreviated sleep times, and groggy mornings. Consequently, an increasing number of people are turning to sleeping pills, hoping to usher in sleep, maintain it, or simply improve its quality. But what impact do these habits have on our life expectancy and mortality rates? That's exactly what we're delving into today. This episode explores the intriguing relationship between sleep duration, sleeping pill use, and life expectancy among adults, with a special focus on findings from a study in Taiwan. I have linked the study below. Before we get into it, I have a YT page for those of you wanting more of a visual stream to these episode, thats linked below and if you enjoy these small solo episodes, write me a review on apple itunes, let me know what you want me to cover.Study can be found here: Association of sleep duration and sleeping pill use with mortality and life expectancy: A cohort study of 484,916 adultsThe 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

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