

The Neuro Experience
Louisa Nicola & Pursuit Network
This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous. Find Louisa on Instagram @louisanicola_
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Nov 6, 2023 • 50min
Everything you Need to Know About Creatine with Dr Darren Candow
Dr. Darren Candow, scientific advisor and university professor, discusses the importance of creatine, its dosing strategies, and potential benefits including stroke recovery, cognitive decline, and stronger bones. The podcast also addresses misconceptions about creatine and explores its effects on the brain and body.

Oct 18, 2023 • 57min
The Harsh Truth About Building the Perfect Relationship | Jillian Turecki
If relationships rarely end due to a lack of love, what can you do to build a relationship that lasts a lifetime?This episode's guest is Jillian Turecki, a certified relationship coach, teacher, and writer who, for 20 years, has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves so that they transform their relationships with others. Jillian is sought out for her compassionate, direct, and very authentic style of coaching and teaching.In this episode, Jillian and I discuss:
Why many marriages end in divorce
The red flags you should never ignore in a relationship
Tips on how to better communicate with your partner
How to overcome the emotional trauma of a broken relationship
Understand that you deserve a healthy, loving relationship
The tools you need to build a thriving relationship
[00:00] Introduction[00:43] Why are Relationships So Hard?[03:14] Reasons Why Divorce Rates are on an Upward Trajectory[05:50] The Power of Commitment in a Relationship [07:09] Why Do People Break Up?[13:34] Loneliness in a Relationship[14:38] Biggest Drivers of Relationship Failure[17:29] Why It's So Hard to Move on After a Breakup[22:51] Do People Really Change?[24:55] Attachment Styles in Adult Relationships[28:50] What are Relationship Red Flags?[31:40] Why Character Should Be Your Top Priority in a Relationship[34:10] The Red Flags You Should Never Ignore in a Relationship[38:51] Thoughts on the Love at First Sight Debate[40:53] Why People End Relationships[42:17] Is There Such a Thing as "The One"?[44:50] Don't Believe Everything You See on Social Media[45:54] When to Call it Quits in a Relationship [50:23] How to Position Yourself For a Succesful, Long-Term Relationship[54:45] Parting Thoughts Sponsor:Upgrade your NAD levels with Jinfiniti and get 20% off herehttps://www.jinfiniti.com/neuro/For the visual learners, come on over to YouTube for long form brain health related content https://www.youtube.com/@LouisaNicolaWant to ask me a question? You can ask me anything I have covered on this podcast, go to : https://dexa.ai/louisaThe NACC course has certified over 500 coaches now. This is the state of the art human performance coaching company lead by a team of experts. Learn more about the NACC: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/naccLinks and Resources:Jillian's website - https://www.jillianturecki.com/Follow Jillian on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jillian.tureckiJillian on Instagram - 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

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Oct 9, 2023 • 46min
VO2 Max: Your Best Defense Against Obesity and Aging | Mike Joyner, M.D.
Michael Joyner, M.D., a physician-researcher and expert in exercise physiology, delves into the crucial role of VO2 Max in health and longevity. He explains how this measure not only affects athletic performance but also serves as a predictor of lifespan. The conversation covers whether obesity is more genetic or environmental and discusses practical strategies for improving VO2 Max. Joyner emphasizes the importance of exercise over medication and addresses the complexities surrounding obesity and chronic diseases for better overall health.

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 12min
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Bloodwork | Dan Garner
What are the benefits of regular, comprehensive bloodwork?This episode's guest is Dan Garner, the founder of Team Garner, Inc., which offers high-level personalized online training and nutritional coaching for world-class results. His coaching resume is second to none, having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 13 different sports. His clientele includes Superbowl champions, UFC title winners, NBA championship winners, Olympic gold medalists, hall-of-fame inductees, and Hollywood celebrities. In this episode, Dan and I discuss:- Why everyone should get some bloodwork done- Steps to a truly healthy lifestyle- How to work with your body for optimal health - Understanding the full movie of a person's psychology- The art and science of blood work- Whether chronic fatigue is a real thing- How to use lab work to understand humans on a cellular level.For the visual learners, come on over to YouTube for long form brain health related content https://www.youtube.com/@LouisaNicolaWant to ask me a question? You can ask me anything I have covered on this podcast, go to : https://dexa.ai/louisaThe NACC course has certified over 500 coaches now. This is the state of the art human performance coaching company lead by a team of experts. Learn more about the NACC: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc Links and Resources:Dan’s website - Rapidhealthreport.comFollow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangarnernutrition/Unlock the knowledge of trusted creators at: https://dexa.ai/Research report - Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) protects hippocampal cells from oxidative stress-induced damageThe 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

Sep 21, 2023 • 11min
Plant Based vs Meat + Hormesis for Optimal Health
Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach, discusses the keys to slowing down aging, habits for a longer, healthier life, hormetic stressors, calorie restriction, heat and cold therapies, and the role of FOX03 for longevity.

Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
Thomas DeLauer on The Mistakes You Should Avoid to Live Longer & Happier
Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million YouTube subscribers, discusses longevity, key habits for a healthier life, hormetic stressors, calorie restriction, benefits of heat and cold therapies, and the role of FOX03 for longevity.

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 43min
NAD in Longevity: Breakthrough or Scam? | Dr Charles Brenner, PhD
On the quest to understand the aging process and how to slow it down, the world of longevity research is anything but straightforward. Scientists have long been exploring a variety of pathways that may influence lifespan, cellular health, and overall well-being. Two prominent figures in the longevity research space, Dr. Charles Brenner and Dr. David Sinclair, offer contrasting views on some key aspects of aging, such as the role of NAD and sirtuins.In this episode Charles and I discuss this paper and his view on the science of longevity. We will expand on this while also discussing various other topics related to NAD, use cases for NR, metabolism and where influencers go wrong in the nutrition space.If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kbnv6OE8o30Write a question on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz259u4Optimise your health with InsideTracker’s biomarker analysis. Get exclusive access to InsideTracker’s new ApoB test, and a significant discount at http://insidetracker.com/louisaOptimise your hydration and get a free sample pack of electrolytes at http://drinklmnt.com/neuroConnect with Dr Charles Brenner:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner- Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors.Connect with Dr Charles Brenner:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner- Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/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

Aug 28, 2023 • 44min
What You Need to Know About Your Bloodwork | Renee Deehan
Dr. Renee Deehan, VP of Science and AI at Inside Tracker, discusses how AI is revolutionizing bloodwork analysis, early disease detection, and personalized recommendations. They explore the importance of bloodwork and DNA analysis in understanding factors like cardiovascular disease and dementia. They also touch on the potential of image description technology and its impact on education.

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Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
Why You Need to Measure Your Testosterone Levels | Saad Alam
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

Jul 31, 2023 • 47min
Breaking Barriers: Transgender Women in Sports, Equality, and an Iranian Journey | Dj Kittens
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