Collective Insights

When you open your eyes, do you see the world as it really is? Do you see reality? It’s an age-old question that some of the greatest minds to have walked the earth have grappled with.Today, neuroscientist and world renowned expert in perception, Dr. Beau Lotto, reveals the science behind the ways our brain plays tricks on us while also presenting a revolutionary approach to applying these insights about perception to every aspect of our lives. We discuss:Are we seeing the world as it really is?How our assumptions control our perceptions and what we can do to break free from assumptions that don't serve us.Why our not seeing reality is essential in our ability to adapt and grow in uncertainty.Ways to reshape our perception with perception itself.Beau’s goal for you? That you’ll walk away knowing less than you did entering into the conversation since nothing interesting begins with knowing. Listen in now. Episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/the-neuroscience-of-perception-an-interview-with-beau-lotto-ph-d

Andrew Cohen, international spiritual teacher and founder of Evolutionary Enlightenment, a community which became a proper cult, joins us today to discuss the death and rebirth of his community and self. We discuss:The awakening of the guru principleCore techniques of ecstasy and shared states of consciousnessAndrew’s regrets and how his downfall led him back to teach from a place of humilityWe held nothing back in this interview. This is Andrew’s side of the story.Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/from-spiritual-guru-to-the-death-of-a-cult-andrew-cohen-s-untold-story

Are we on the cusp of making illness optional by predicting and preventing chronic diseases through a deeper understanding of an individual’s biology? Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome, joins us once again as our guest host, along with fellow colleague, Dr. Momo Vuyisich, Ph.D. to shed light on that topic, with the latest research in biological states of interest.Complete episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/decoding-human-biology-to-prevent-treat-and-cure-chronic-diseases

Why are sexual pleasure and behavior forbidden topics of discussion? Nicole Prause Ph.D., neuroscientist researching human sexual behavior, addiction, and the physiology of sexual response, is here today to debunk popular misconceptions about the science of sex. We deep dive into the how brain the grows, adapts, and rewires during sexual stimulation and even discuss how difficult it is to measure whether or not a test subject has *really* had an orgasm.Topics within the interview include:Navigating the culture of sexual physiology and psychologyThe neurochemicals associated with sexThe link between sexual behavior and higher states of consciousnessThe science and psychology of orgasmsFull episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/the-neuroscience-psychology-and-physiology-of-sexual-behavior

We have a Collective Insights first for you! Today Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome, debuts as our guest host, along with fellow colleague Dr. Hanon, taking us on a thrilling discussion of how gut microbiome research is leading the future of disease prevention and longevity.Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/how-the-gut-microbiome-is-leading-the-future-of-disease-prevention-and-longevity

In today’s episode we welcome author, psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, Julie Holland, MD to discuss why we need connection, how we’ve lost it, how we might find it again, and how psychedelics can help.Holland takes us on a deep dive into the science behind psychedelic compounds that modulate neuroplasticity and how plant medicines are being used to effectively heal trauma and nurture connection. We discuss:How psychedelics rewire the brainThe role of mindfulness and psychedelics in accessing parasympathetic statesHormones and love drugs for bonding, connection, and sexualityThe power of MDMA to promote healing through connection with othersListen in now as we explore the exciting research surrounding psychedelic medicine and connection.Episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/how-psychedelic-compounds-improve-your-brain-s-plasticity

Modern life as we know it is a blessing, but it comes at a cost. Today, Kyle Kingsbury, former football player and retired MMA fighter, is here to help us integrate ancient living into modern life for an optimized brain and body. Learn along with us as we get back to our roots in the pursuit of human optimization. Complete episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/integrating-ancient-living-into-modern-life-for-an-optimized-brain-and-body

Nick Farr, author of The Long Disaster, a manifesto of preparedness, joins us to share a message of hope amongst our present meta-crisis and an unexpected link between the skills needed to survive and the Burning Man culture. With each hurricane, earthquake or armed conflict, the fragility of our systems becomes evident while the consequences of their failure bleeds across borders. The solution? Nick proposes closing the gap in six crucial areasFull episode transcript can be viewed here.

What’s the difference between those who quit and those who commit? At the core it’s one’s ability to tolerate discomfort. Discomfort is the price we pay for resilience. Today, Joe De Sena, CEO and founder of Spartan, a series of high endurance obstacle courses and NY Times bestseller, is here to share techniques to help us build a resilient brain.Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/the-resilient-mind-building-greater-mental-toughness-and-grit-an-interview-with-joe-de-sena

Christopher Bache shares his courageous and outrageous thought experiments and lived experience with therapeutic psychedelics and his inquiry into the mystical. He brings his interdisciplinary set of frameworks ranging from comparative religion to transpersonal psychology, to his own lived experience of what were the types and classifications and categories of experiences he had. Full episode transcript can be viewed here: https://neurohacker.com/exploring-psychedelics-and-the-mystical-an-interview-with-christopher-bache