Reason & Wellbeing

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Dan Pardi, PhD. Follow humanOS on Instagram here. Follow humanOS on X (Twitter) here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Podcast: humanOS Radio Website: humanOS.me Talk: Actual Health (Dan’s IHMC talk)   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Podcast: What Is Healthy Sleep? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode) Podcast: Sleep Duration and Health: Are We All Doomed? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode) Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Darren Candow, PhD. Find out more about Darren’s lab here. Follow Darren on Instagram here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Journal article: "Heads Up" for Creatine Supplementation and its Potential Applications for Brain Health and Function Journal article: Guanidinoacetic acid versus creatine for improved brain and muscle creatine levels: a superiority pilot trial in healthy men Podcast: How to Improve Brain Health Across Your Lifespan | Dr Tommy Wood, Research Assistant Professor   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Darren Candow, PhD. Find out more about Darren’s lab here. Follow Darren on Instagram here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Journal article: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show? Journal article: The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Journal article: A 2-yr Randomized Controlled Trial on Creatine Supplementation during Exercise for Postmenopausal Bone Health   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Simon Marshall’s gofundme page Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Podcast: What Is Healthy Sleep? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode) Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode) Podcast: How to Build Healthier Habits | Simon Marshall, Behavioural Scientist and BAFTA-Winning Screenwriter   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Eric Helms, Research Fellow discusses periodization models, RPE in load selection, limitations of percentage based programs, isometric muscle actions, benefits and drawbacks of extreme stretching protocols, importance of psychology in training. They also talk about films, gas prices, and two recommended charities.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Eric Helms, PhD. Find out more about Eric here. Follow Eric on Instagram here Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here Books: The Muscle and Strength Pyramids (Helms, Morgan, Valdez) Journal article: Resistance Training Recommendations to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy in an Athletic Population: Position Stand of the IUSCA Podcast: 3D Muscle Journey Podcast: Iron Culture Podcast: Revive Stronger Subscription research review: Monthly Applications in Strength Sports (MASS) Website: 3D Muscle Journey   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Journal article: Sleep Health: Can We Define It? Does It Matter? Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Podcast: Chrononutrition, Chronoexercise, Chronopharmacology, and Circadian Disruption in Society | Greg Potter (Solo Episode). Podcast: The Effects of Shift Work on Health and Performance | Debra Skene, Professor of Neuroendocrinology. Podcast: How Shift Workers Can Use Light, Melatonin, Naps, Physical Activity, and Nutrition to Feel Better | Debra Skene, Professor of Neuroendocrinology.   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Debra Skene, Professor of Neuroendocrinology, discusses the effects of light, melatonin, naps, physical activity, and nutrition on shift workers' wellbeing. They delve into the role of light exposure in our internal clocks, the impact of melatonin on circadian systems, and the benefits of time-restricted eating. The podcast also reflects on the influential work of Josephina Ren in chronobiology.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others. You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Debra Skene, PhD. Find out more about Debra here. Follow Debra on Twitter (“X”) here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Journal article: Circadian rhythm and sleep disruption: causes, metabolic consequences, and countermeasures Journal article: Separation of circadian- and behavior-driven metabolite rhythms in humans provides a window on peripheral oscillators and metabolism   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.