
Love At First Science
Hey there! Welcome to the newly revamped Love at First Science Podcast!
As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art of spirituality.
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 41 : Matt Giordano on feeling better in your yoga practice
In this episode Matt and I chat over how years of using and abusing his body eventually led him to yoga where he explored his curiosity for understanding his unique path to feeling better.
About Matt
Yoga instructor Matt Giordano gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years – his high school art teacher – for sparking within him the curiosity and tenacity that eventually led him to yoga. It was Eileen Walk who told Giordano, “You are not allowed to say ‘I can’t.’ You must rephrase to a question: ‘How?'”
That inquisitive and unrelenting spirit laid the foundation for Matt to begin a devoted yoga practice. When coupled with his passion to understand the physics and subtle alignment of the body, Matt’s dharma as a teacher came into focus.
Originally from Sea Cliff, Long Island, Giordano spent 7 years developing his teaching style while living in Manhattan, where he taught at local studios (Pure NYC, Equinox). Matt now travels internationally to teach his signature technique-based style of yoga, educating yoga students on how to use their bodies in a profound and life-changing way. Well known for his ability to guide students deeply into postures with his refined attention to detail and precise action cues, Giordano is an adept guide for students of all levels at festivals, workshops, and in his weekly studio classes. His study of biomechanics and integrative mind-body techniques informs his teaching, as he draws upon wisdom from traditions of yoga, martial arts (Aikido and Tae Kwon Do), acrobatics, AcroYoga, and Thai Yoga Massage. Matt is known to inspire humble confidence, allowing students to find ease while expanding the edge of their comfort zones.
In 2016, Matt created and founded an international school of yoga that focuses on community, growth and authentic teaching, and he hosts trainings each year out of his home in northwest Connecticut.
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Learn More with Matt:Matt Giordano website
Matt’s YouTube
Matt’s Instagram
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Celest’s Instagram
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Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 40 : Balance and align the mind, nervous system and your core truth with Scott Robinson
Today I'm delighted to welcome Scott Robinson (aka The Brain Guy) onto Love at First Science where we enjoy a deep exploration of how to balance and align the mind, nervous system and our core truths.
About Scott
Scott is a senior lecturer with the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology, a master healer and a mind aligned with both truth & limitlessness. Scott works directly with the mind, with the brain & the nervous system, as well as the subtle energetic anatomy to achieve balance, not only in the governing systems of the body, but across the whole experience of life.
Via the integration multiple healing paradigms into a singular holistic approach aimed at optimising nervous system function, as well as upgrading the subconscious programs of the mind. Scott’s work aligns: the mind with the core truth of the individual’s being & purpose, as well as aligning the nervous system in such a way as to meet with the requirements of any individual accessing their very best life.
Scott shares healing wisdom, truth & scientific understanding towards accessing one’s: greatest health, very best life & true limitless capabilities via 1:1 & group healing experiences, courses, retreats, podcasts & presentations.
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Check out & learn more with Scott:
The Brain Guy website
Scott’s YouTube
Scott’s Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 39 - Elevate Your Vibration with Katrina Razon
Today I'm delighted to welcome Katrina Razon onto Love at First Science and I hope you enjoy our conversation about the power of meditation and how we can elevate our vibration and heal.
Katrina Razon is a Yoga teacher, Founder of KSR Ventures, Director of the Wonderfruit Festival and moonlights as DJ Katsu. Through her multidimensional ventures, Katrina has fostered climate focused innovation, and supported startups across various industries that aim to create a better tomorrow for humanity and the planet. Katrina is a devoted Yoga teacher with a deep passion to connect practitioners to awakening body, mind and spirit to source. She has embarked on a noble mission to raise consciousness to inspire others to love themselves better through a commitment to joy.
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Check out & learn more with Katrina:
Katrina Youtube channel
Katrina's Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Dec 21, 2023 • 29min
Episode 38 (part 2): The Neurology of Headaches - Dr. Eric Cobb
Welcome to part 2 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches!
Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the different kinds of headaches and shares the difference between symptom control versus using different perspectives for treatment. He explains the anatomy that is connected to headaches and presents his treatment plan. Dr. Cobb talks about the three topics that influence headaches: diet, sleep, and water intake. He shares the role of movement, and he discusses why there is so much controversy about moving the body when feeling pain and especially headaches. He also talks about the importance of self-awareness and how listening to your body can change the perspective on pain. He describes the way massaging the head has an influence on headaches and he explains the role of using vision and vestibular drills to reduce the pain.
Learn More About Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Eric Cobb completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance – a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neurocentric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.
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Check out & learn more with Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Cobb's Instagram: Z-Health
Dr. Cobb's Website: Z-Health
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book.

Dec 14, 2023 • 38min
Episode 38 (part 1): The Neurology of Headaches - Dr. Eric Cobb
Welcome to part 1 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches!
Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the different kinds of headaches and shares the difference between symptom control versus using different perspectives for treatment. He explains the anatomy that is connected to headaches and presents his treatment plan. Dr. Cobb talks about the three topics that influence headaches: diet, sleep, and water intake. He shares the role of movement, and he discusses why there is so much controversy about moving the body when feeling pain and especially headaches. He also talks about the importance of self-awareness and how listening to your body can change the perspective on pain. He describes the way massaging the head has an influence on headaches and he explains the role of using vision and vestibular drills to reduce the pain.
Learn More About Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Eric Cobb completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance – a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neurocentric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.
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Check out & learn more with Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Cobb's Instagram: Z-Health
Dr. Cobb's Website: Z-Health
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book.

Nov 2, 2023 • 32min
Episode 37 (part 2): How vascular health is impacting your headaches - Dr Perry Nickelston
Welcome to part 2 of episode 37 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr Perry Nickelston dives into how vascular health impacts headaches.
Do you want to know how you can influence your pain perception by simply rubbing your collar bone? Dr. Perry is back on the podcast talking about headaches and jaw pain. He is an expert on the lymphatic system, and he shares how powerful it is with treating pain. He describes how pain works in the body and how everything is deeply connected. He explains the pain’s request for change and how this form of protection is often not located at the place we originally feel it in the body. On the podcast he discusses the journey to find the actual source(s) of the pain. He talks about the role of the lymph and shares the steps of his treatment plan. He describes what it is exposed to every day and how important it is to listen to and observe the body. He clarifies why headaches and jaw pain are usually noticed so quickly. Dr. Perry shares his treatment approach about the effect of touch and explains the role of the collar bone.
Learn More About Dr. Perry:
Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo.
Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A vital guide to healing your body, moving well, and gaining control of your life. Dr. Perry specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and is trained from The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application).
Dr. Perry is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. Certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find sources of non-painful dysfunction so your site of pain improves.A regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.
After healing from a severe back injury and autoimmune disease he decided to dedicate himself to offering these self-care approaches to others. Designer of the Body Ecosystem Hierarchy is a self-treatment program whose sole purpose is to empower you to regain control of your life from chronic pain.
He is a 1997 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience in the health industry.
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Check out & learn more with Dr. Perry:
Dr. Perry Instagram
Dr. Perry Website
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Oct 26, 2023 • 29min
Episode 37 (part 1): How vascular health is impacting your headaches - Dr Perry Nickelston
Welcome to part 1 of episode 37 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr Perry Nickelston dives into how vascular health impacts headaches.
Do you want to know how you can influence your pain perception by simply rubbing your collar bone? Dr. Perry is back on the podcast talking about headaches and jaw pain. He is an expert on the lymphatic system, and he shares how powerful it is with treating pain. He describes how pain works in the body and how everything is deeply connected. He explains the pain’s request for change and how this form of protection is often not located at the place we originally feel it in the body. On the podcast he discusses the journey to find the actual source(s) of the pain. He talks about the role of the lymph and shares the steps of his treatment plan. He describes what it is exposed to every day and how important it is to listen to and observe the body. He clarifies why headaches and jaw pain are usually noticed so quickly. Dr. Perry shares his treatment approach about the effect of touch and explains the role of the collar bone.
Learn More About Dr. Perry:
Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo.
Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A vital guide to healing your body, moving well, and gaining control of your life. Dr. Perry specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and is trained from The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application).
Dr. Perry is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. Certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find sources of non-painful dysfunction so your site of pain improves.A regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.
After healing from a severe back injury and autoimmune disease he decided to dedicate himself to offering these self-care approaches to others. Designer of the Body Ecosystem Hierarchy is a self-treatment program whose sole purpose is to empower you to regain control of your life from chronic pain.
He is a 1997 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience in the health industry.
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Check out & learn more with Dr. Perry:
Dr. Perry Instagram
Dr. Perry Website
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Oct 19, 2023 • 35min
Episode 36 (part 2): The spinal Cord - it’s more than you could ever imagine with Mike Golden
Welcome to part 2 of episode 36 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mike Golden about the spinal cord as it is more than you could ever imagine.
Mike Golden is back on the podcast explaining more about the spinal cord. He starts by talking about his journey in personal training and coaching and being a part of Z-health. He loves breaking down difficult topics to make it accessible to everyone. He shares how the Z-health program on the brain and nervous system is divided into smaller parts to make learning easier. In the model the knowledge is translated into simple steps. In addition, he precisely explains what the spinal cord is. He talks about the way that it is built and the function behind it. He discusses the importance of the pathways and briefly explains what they are capable of. He also talks about visual or auditive activation, and what effect they have on treating pain. During his work he has realized that neuro anatomy should be a bigger part of the general knowledge about the body and should be accessible to many people.
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Learn More About Mike Golden:
Mike Golden is the Director of Education for Z-Health Performance Solutions, a world leader in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 2005 before beginning his career teaching martial arts full time and using brain-based training to fast-track his clients’ pain and performance successes. Over the course of two decades, he has relentlessly pursued professional development through the Z-Health curriculum and in the broader fields of fitness, functional neurology, and pedagogy, and he has been leading national and international certification courses for Z-Health since 2013.
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Check out & learn more with Mike:
Z-health
Z-health Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Oct 12, 2023 • 35min
Episode 36 (part 1): The spinal Cord - it’s more than you could ever imagine with Mike Golden
Welcome to part 1 of episode 36 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mike Golden about the spinal cord as it is more than you could ever imagine.
Mike Golden is back on the podcast explaining more about the spinal cord. He starts by talking about his journey in personal training and coaching and being a part of Z-health. He loves breaking down difficult topics to make it accessible to everyone. He shares how the Z-health program on the brain and nervous system is divided into smaller parts to make learning easier. In the model the knowledge is translated into simple steps. In addition, he precisely explains what the spinal cord is. He talks about the way that it is built and the function behind it. He discusses the importance of the pathways and briefly explains what they are capable of. He also talks about visual or auditive activation, and what effect they have on treating pain. During his work he has realized that neuro anatomy should be a bigger part of the general knowledge about the body and should be accessible to many people.
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Learn More About Mike Golden:
Mike Golden is the Director of Education for Z-Health Performance Solutions, a world leader in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 2005 before beginning his career teaching martial arts full time and using brain-based training to fast-track his clients’ pain and performance successes. Over the course of two decades, he has relentlessly pursued professional development through the Z-Health curriculum and in the broader fields of fitness, functional neurology, and pedagogy, and he has been leading national and international certification courses for Z-Health since 2013.
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Check out & learn more with Mike:
Z-health
Z-health Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Sep 28, 2023 • 24min
Episode 35 (part 2): "The brain is in charge" with Tony Rhine
Welcome to part 1 of episode 35 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Tony Rhine speaks into how the brain is in charge of every kind of output whether it be sensation, feeling, thoughts or behavior.
The connection between pain in your body and the function of the brain is deeply connected. In this podcast Tony Rhine brings some insight into the brain’s way of functioning and how to work with it to improve pain or performance. Chronic pain gave Tony the desire to try to understand its true origin. With this as a foundation started using Z-health which taught him about neuroscience and the science behind pain and the nervous system’s function. His work is centered on the person and highly personalised. In this chat Tony will share more about the visual and vestibular component of the brain, and how these systems increase performance and can improve people’s lives.
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Learn More About Tony Rhine:
Tony Rhine is incredibly passionate about helping people be the best version of themselves. He has worked in the training and rehabilitation field since 2010 and has worked with a myriad of different populations. From experience with rehabilitation of PTSD, ADD, Autism, chronic pain, and other complex issues to training professional athletes in various sports, Tony has extensive experience in taking people from their worst physical state to their best. Tony has worked alongside various Doctors, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and other Medical professionals as a primary referral to assist them with their most complex patients.
In addition to running Tony Rhine NeuroAthletic Training, He was formerly the Education Advisor for Z-Health Education, the global leader in neurocentric education for health and fitness professionals. He is a Master Practitioner Candidate with Z-Health and has taken over 400 hours of their coursework for continuing education in the field of applied neurology.
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Check out & learn more with Tony Rhine:
Tony Rhine's Youtube
Tony Rhine's Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book