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Today I sit down for a fascinating chat with Neuroscientist Dr Kaushik Ram, who brings together over a decade of study on the science of the brain and body. His career defining discovery is around how to biologically unlock the moment-to-moment responsiveness of the heart using certain techniques that affect the vagus nerve and that's what we discuss. You can find out more and check out his public courses on his website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I unpack research around nutrition and why you need to run your own experiments. I'll talk about the different types of fasting and tell you about my own experience with time restricted fasting and why I have chosen to give it a break. Here is the research paper that I mention in the study.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts discuss the benefits of taking cold showers and the Wim Hof breathing technique. They share their experience at a Wim Hof retreat and the benefits of cold exposure. The podcast explores the relationship between discomfort and procrastination. Strategies to overcome emotional avoidance and the importance of aligning actions with personal values are discussed.

This was a fascinating conversation into the science of happiness and subjective wellbeing with a guy who has done more quality research in this area than almost anyone else on the planet, Professor Lord Richard Layard. What I loved about this conversation was the combination of robust evidence and the list of practical take-homes that we can all implement in our lives. Check out Richard's website with his books and publications here and see below for his ridiculously impressive bio. Richard Layard is the founder-Director of the Centre for Economic Performance - a leading inter-disciplinary research centre at the London School of Economics. He is currently co-Director of their Community Wellbeing programme. Richard is an economist who thinks there is more to happiness than just the economy. In 2005 he wrote the best-selling book Happiness: Lessons from a New Science, translated into 20 languages. He has had huge influence on making psychological therapy more widely available in Britain’s National Health Service, and in 2014 co-authored Thrive on how we can secure a better deal for mental health. In 2018 he co-authored The Origins of Happiness – an analysis of what determines our happiness, based on a range of longitudinal datasets. Richard’s latest book is Can we be happier? The evidence and ethics for better lives explores how teachers, managers, health professionals, couples, community leaders, economists, scientists, politicians, and we as individuals can create a happier world. In 2010 Richard Layard co-founded of Action for Happiness, an international movement to promote a happier way of living. Since 2012 he has also been a co-editor of the World Happiness Report - which is published at the UN every March on International World Happiness Day. He is also a Director of the World Wellbeing Movement, based at Oxford University's Wellbeing Research Centre. In 2000 Richard was made a member of the House of Lords and since then has played an active role in the political arena. He served on the Select Committee for Economic Affairs from 2004-2019 and in 2018, with the support of the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, he revived the All Party Parliamentary Group on Wellbeing Economics which published their report A Spending Review to Increase Wellbeing: an open letter to the Chancellor calling for a major change of direction. That policy should be targeted at the wellbeing of the people and not at economic growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Promising new research on drugs Dannanamab and Lecanamab in slowing cognitive decline and reducing Alzheimer's progression. Study shows drug's impact on patients with high tau levels. Research on lean muscle mass reveals 12% reduction in Alzheimer's risk. Potential impact of myokines in preventing Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

How do we prepare for the inevitable (metaphorically speaking) slap in the face or the more serious punch in the face? Life is not easy and we should expect it to be. If we expect it, we can prepare for it and just like training for a boxing bout, we need to train for lifes challenges and face them head on. Carly and I chat today about how, in this easy, modern world, we can train to cope better with the hard stuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the podcast we all need to hear - why we have habits, how to break old ones and how to create new ones. My guest is Dr Gina Cleo, a Dietitian who, just like me, realised after working with many people on the nutrition goals, that what they really needed was advice on creating and breaking habits - so she dd a PhD in the area. Today we discuss the neuroscience of habits and how you can use the knowledge to improve your life. Make sure you check out Gina's courses for the general public and health professionals on her website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the remarkable effects of turmeric and curcumin on brain health, including their potential role in preventing heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. Explore the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, its ability to stabilize blood sugar, reduce pain, and boost cellular antioxidants. Learn about the potential beneficial effects of turmeric and curcumin on the brain, including their ability to combat neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's. Explore a study revealing improvements in memory, attention, and reductions in brain plaque and tangle accumulation with curcumin.