

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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Jun 11, 2024 • 43min
#346: How To Reduce The Risk Of Getting A Stroke | Dr. Braydon Dymm
Dr. Braydon Dymm, a cerebrovascular neurologist, discusses stroke risk reduction strategies, gender disparities, and the importance of recognizing symptoms quickly. He explores advances in stroke treatment including new technologies like continuous blood pressure monitors.

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Jun 6, 2024 • 45min
#345: The BEST FOODS To Eat To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease | Max Lugavere
Max Lugavere, a science journalist and bestselling author, discusses nutrition and dementia, particularly focusing on the link between certain genes and Alzheimer's disease risk. He also delves into the impact of trans fats on brain health and the benefits of plant defense compounds and brain-boosting supplements.

May 30, 2024 • 56min
#344: What Happens To Your Brain and Body When You QUIT Alcohol? | Ruari Fairbairns
Ruari Fairbairns, Co-founder of One Year No Beer, discusses the impact of alcohol on the brain and body, benefits of quitting alcohol, societal pressures, and deceptive practices of the alcohol industry. Topics include ADHD, meditation, trauma, and future solutions like synthetic alcohol.

May 21, 2024 • 54min
#343: 5 Main Causes of Skin Aging and How to Combat Them | Dr. Anthony Youn
Dr. Anthony Youn discusses the five main causes of skin aging, the role of collagen, effects of sugar, and effective anti-aging skincare ingredients. He emphasizes a holistic approach to anti-aging through diet, exercise, stress management, and skincare. The podcast explores the impact of nutrient depletion, collagen peptides, and the ineffectiveness of collagen creams. It contrasts cosmetic procedures with holistic approaches for combating skin aging and emphasizes the importance of sunscreen and exercise for skin health.

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May 14, 2024 • 54min
#342: The Best Training Techniques for Optimal Muscle Growth & Fat Loss | Dr. Samuel Buckner
Dr. Samuel Buckner, an expert in exercise science, discusses ideal workouts, muscle hypertrophy, strength adaptation, effective training routines, supervised vs unsupervised training impact, sleep and protein intake, myths about resistance training, importance of early physical activity, and future research directions in muscle adaptation.

May 7, 2024 • 55min
#341: The Science Behind Visualization and Achieving Peak Performance | Tom McCarthy
CEO/Board Member Tom McCarthy shares tips on overcoming beliefs for peak performance, science of visualization, reprogramming subconscious, and superconscious mind influence. Case studies highlight practical applications in athletics and business. Evidence-based techniques for life transformation discussed.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
Bedros Keuilian: Take Back Control of Your Health Now
Bedros Keuilian is an American Entrepreneur and a believer in the American Dream. He and his family are immigrants who escaped communism and came to the United States to find freedom, opportunity and a better life.
Today Bedros is a serial entrepreneur and investor in over a dozen industry leading brands and businesses. He’s the founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, three times listed in Inc Magazine as well as Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 fastest growing franchise brands in the world. Bedros is the author of the Wall Street Journal Best Selling book Man Up – How To Cut The BS and Dominate In Business and In Life.
In today’s episode we explore:
- The impact of fitness on both mental and physical health
- Launching a global fitness empire and the lessons learned in business expansion
- The profit-driven motives of the healthcare industry overshadowing patient health and preventive care
- Government policies affecting small businesses during the pandemic and alternative health narratives
- The effects of modern gender role perceptions
- The role of self-improvement and mindset in achieving personal and business success
- How to take charge of one's health and the importance of informed lifestyle choices
Sponsors for today’s episode:
Hone Health - http://honehealth.com/neuro
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Connect with Bedros:
YouTube: @BedrosKeuilian
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(00:30) Bedros Keuilian’s Background:
(03:17) Moving from Soviet Union to America
(10:51) Growing up as an Immigrant
(14:05) Creating Content and Starting YouTube
(16:33) The Politics in Health and Fitness Industry
(23:55) Why They Want You Fat, Sick, and Broke
(27:46) The Role of Power and Money in Life
(31:33) Alzheimer's Disease as a $25 Billion Industry
(38:12) Importance of Genetic Testing for Alzheimer's
(40:19 )Bedros on Coaching Men
(45:09) Epidemic of Low Testosterone Levels in Men
(49:31) Bedros' take on Feminism
(53:58) Stance on Gender Roles
(57:55) Advice for Health and Fitness in 2024
(01:01:21) The Most Underrated Health Hack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
#340: Bedros Keuilian Exposes the Healthcare Industry’s Biggest Lies
Bedros Keuilian, a serial entrepreneur, delves into the impact of fitness on health, profit-driven healthcare motives, government policies affecting small businesses, modern gender role perceptions, and the importance of self-improvement. He also discusses taking charge of health choices and advocating for informed lifestyle decisions.

Apr 23, 2024 • 52min
How The Food Industry Is Slowly KILLING Us
Courtney is an Integrative Nutritionist (MS) and "real foodist" on a mission to change the way America eats. She received her masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
On a mission to help people, Courtney built a following on social media where she posts daily about the real food and organic movement on her Instagram account - Realfoodology. She aims to educate on the dirty practices of the food industry and how to eat healthy, with real food!
In this episode we cover:
- The truth about micro plastics invading our bodies and new research linking them to heart disease
- The lowdown on seed oils like canola and why they could be fueling chronic inflammation
- Glyphosate - exposing the herbicide's presence in food and its potential links to cancer
- The "olive oil mafia" and their shady oil blending tactics
- Why your tap water may be toxic and the importance of seeking cleaner sources
Studies/Findings referred to in the podcast:
1. Glyphosate use by year: https://shorturl.at/dtzNW
2. Sugar Research Foundation article: https://shorturl.at/ezCFX
3. Glyphosate found in 87% of children: https://shorturl.at/koC34
4. Weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples: https://shorturl.at/oAKL9
5. World’s Number 1 Herbicide Discovered in U.S. Mothers’ Breast Milk: https://shorturl.at/cvFKR
6. Glyphosate Contamination in food: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2019/02/glyphosate-contamination-food-goes-far-beyond-oat-products
Sponsors for today’s episode:
- Use my MUD\WTR referral link to save on their products: https://mudwtr.com/LOUISA
- Bon Charge - Use code NEURO for 15% off -
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Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: instagram.com/realfoodology
YouTube: @Realfoodology
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(00:00) Preview and Intro
(01:57) Courtney Swan’s Background
(06:31) Plant-based vs. Meat-based diets
(12:33) Importance of Meat in Human Nutrition
(17:39) Is Fake Meat Good For You?
(21:54) Regenerative Farming and The Role of Animals
(23:48) Micro plastics and Their Impact on Health
(30:30) Issues with Tap Water and the Need for Proper Filtration
(35:50) What is Glyphosate and How Does It Affect Our Health?
(40:34) Why Seed Oils are Bad for Us
(44:16) Addressing Olive Oil Authenticity
(49:05) Courtney's Activism and Mission in Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 23, 2024 • 52min
#339: How The Food Industry Is Slowly Killing Us | Courtney Swan
Courtney, an Integrative Nutritionist, discusses the dangers of microplastics in our bodies, links between seed oils and inflammation, glyphosate in food leading to cancer, and the deception of the 'olive oil mafia'. She also emphasizes the importance of clean water sources and educates on making healthier food choices to combat the food industry's profit-driven motives.


