The Neuro Experience

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

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

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

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

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

This episode's guest is Dr. Vincent Pedre, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness. He believes the gut is the gateway to wellness and has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their gut-related health issues with his proprietary “blueprint” for healing the gut, the Gut C.A.R.E. Program. In this episode, Dr Pedre and I discuss:Why your gut is the foundation upon which your health is built.What you should be eating for a healthy gut microbiome.Why stress can cause issues in your gut.What’s your Vagus nerve and why should you care about it?Get Gut Smart - https://gutsmartprotocol.com/Follow Dr Pedre - https://www.instagram.com/drpedre Sponsors:Momentous - https://www.livemomentous.com/neuro - CODE 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

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 startThe pros and cons of going to a box gym vs. chain gymDon’s advice for starting a fitness journey.The responsibility of personal trainers in the fitness worldAttend 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

This episode’s guest is Chris Palmer, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He explains the important connection between nutrition, metabolism, and mental health and his pioneering work using the ketogenic diet to successfully treat patients with various mental illnesses, including depression and schizophrenia. I was absolutely blown away by this episode.In this episode Dr Palmer and I discuss:How mental illnesses aren't genetic disorders.Serotonin levels aren't the cause of depression.The link between Mitochondria dysfunction and mental disorders.How to get rid of old defective mitochondria.The importance of sleep on mental health.Get Dr. Palmer's book - https://brainenergy.com/Sponsors:Momentous - https://www.livemomentous.com/neuro - CODE NEUROLMNT - drinklmnt.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

Discover the best supplements for brain health, including creatine, omega-3 fatty acids, and fish oil. Learn about the benefits of ketones for the brain and the potential of exogenous ketones. Explore the significance of deep sleep and how wearable data can enhance sleep quality. Delve into the emerging field of myokine research and its influence on the brain. Explore the protective effects of exercise on the brain and its role in promoting new neuron growth.

This episode’s guest is Dr. Joe Zundell, a cancer biologist with over 10 years of cancer research experience.  He received his PhD in cancer biology and much of his published research has focused on finding new therapies, the treatment of many different cancer types on epigenetic and metabolic characteristics of cancer.I often find cancer is misunderstood. This topic is super important to everybody, especially myself. I know that many people have known somebody that's been affected by this cruel debilitating and misunderstood disease.In this episode Dr Zundell and I discuss:What is cancer and what creates it?What feeds cancer growth?Does your diet affect cancer?Is there a connection between sleep and cancer?Preventative measures you can take.Sponsors:LMNT - drinklmnt.com/NEURO - CODE NEUROTimeline - timelinenutrition.com/neuro - CODE NEUROFind Joe here:Instagram: dr.joezundellThe 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