Dr. David Yeager, a psychology professor, discusses growth mindset, stress as a performance enhancer, and mentorship dynamics. Topics include reframing stress, language impact on performance, and balancing expectations with love in parenting. The podcast explores finding purpose, motivation, human strivings, and fostering a contribution mindset for professional growth. It also touches on enhancing scientific integrity, embracing a growth mindset journey, and gratitude in youth sports with sponsor support.

Dr. Matthew Walker discusses tools for better sleep including temperature, light, caffeine, nutrition, and medications. He shares strategies for coping with poor sleep, wind-down routines, and building sleep confidence. The episode also explores napping, caffeine, and advanced techniques for optimizing sleep. Recommended for improving daytime mood, energy, performance, and overall health.

Former Tier One U.S. Navy SEAL Coleman Ruiz discusses his childhood, struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and overcoming physical and emotional challenges. He shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to redemption, emphasizing the key role of mentors and family in resilience building. Coleman's raw and vulnerable account of pain, fear, and redemption offers inspiration to listeners of all backgrounds.

Dr. Matthew Walker, a sleep expert, delves into the biology of sleep discussing hormones, immune system, learning & memory, sleep structure, and individualized sleep needs. He covers tips for combatting snoring and insomnia, determining your chronotype, and optimizing sleep for energy and focus. Topics include impact on hormones, immune system, learning & memory, and tips for better sleep quality.

Delve into the world of peptides for tissue rejuvenation, longevity, and mood enhancement. Learn about BPC-157 for tissue repair, growth hormone impacts on metabolism, and the potential benefits and risks of peptide therapeutics. Explore the categories of therapeutic peptides and their fascinating effects on physical and mental health.

A magician discusses memory, perception, and emotional connections in his art. He reveals how storytelling and creativity play a key role in his tricks. The podcast delves into audience interactions, reality augmentation, and the power of breath. The episode also touches on daily routines for creativity and dealing with fears in the artistic process.

Topics include preventing dementia, willpower training, circadian disruption for shift workers, NSDR vs. meditation, combatting phone scrolling, dream clinical trials

Neuroscientist discusses vision restoration, brain function, and career navigation. Topics include brain augmentation, robotics, AI, retina, vision initiation, retinal ganglion cells, neuroengineering, robotic retina, and neural augmentation. Insight on eye-brain connection, decision-making, and health optimization.

Dr. Cal Newport discusses enhancing focus and productivity by avoiding digital distractions, optimizing workspaces, and utilizing tools like whiteboards and notebooks. The episode explores efficient study techniques, neuroplasticity, and strategies for deep work. It also delves into the impacts of smartphones on mental health, navigating burnout, and implementing shutdown rituals for improved productivity.

Explore the powerful effects of placebos on neurotransmitter release, hormone levels, pain perception, and stress responses. Discover how beliefs and mindsets can enhance health outcomes and performance goals. Uncover the influence of placebo pill color, invasiveness, and context on placebo effects. Learn about the impact of placebos on cognitive performance, physiological responses, and biological processes beyond deception.