The Charlene Gisele Show

In this ancestral nutrition episode, I sit down with James Barry — celebrity chef turned organ meat evangelist who's cooked for Tom Cruise, Gerard Butler, and Barbara Streisand — to expose why your "clean eating" obsession is keeping you inflamed, exhausted, and nutritionally bankrupt.From revealing how he helped actresses shed baby weight without diets to explaining why your body will never lie to you about what it needs, James destroys the myths around modern nutrition and shows you how to reclaim your health through the foods your ancestors thrived on.Whether you're a burnt-out professional living on delivery apps and protein bars, a health-conscious parent confused by conflicting nutrition advice, or someone who thinks organ meats are "too extreme," this conversation will revolutionize how you think about food and show you that real health comes from embracing what nature intended.What we cover:✔️ The celebrity chef origin story: cooking for Tom Cruise and the coconut oil crispy chicken✔️ Why ultra-processed foods are destroying your body's communication system✔️ The meal planning revolution: treating your health plan like your business plan✔️ Real food vs. shelf-stable food: why grocery stores prioritize profits over nutrition✔️ The burnout-to-health pipeline: how overwork leads to weight gain and lost creativity✔️ Mindful eating manifesto: why screens are sabotaging your digestion✔️ The two-week palate reset: recalibrating your taste buds from sweet and salty✔️ Organ meat initiation: starting with chicken hearts and grated frozen liver✔️ The Pluck seasoning breakthrough: freeze-dried organs as nature's multivitamin✔️ Brain food revelation: why lamb's brains taste like melted butter (and boost concentration)✔️ The neuro-lingo response: letting your body tell you what it needsJames doesn't just cook healthy food. He proves that with ancestral wisdom and real ingredients, you can reclaim the vitality that modern processed diets have stolen from you.Timestamps:03:35 – The Tom Cruise confusion: when "chef" means "boss" in German06:25 – Why everything from scratch made the weight melt off actresses13:02 – The meal planning secret: matching recipes to your actual schedule32:26 – French childhood vs. American burnout: the disconnect from real food42:14 – Organ meat hierarchy: which organs taste like regular meat (and which don't)51:44 – The chicken heart gateway: your entry point to ancestral eating01:01:20 – Daily organ consumption: micro-dosing nature's multivitamin01:08:36 – Why your body never lies about what it needsResources:Pluck Seasoning website: https://eatpluck.comChef James Barry on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chefjamesbarryPluck on Instagram: https://instagram.com/eatpluckPluck on Amazon: https://amazon.com/pluckEvery Day Ancestral Podcast with James Barry: Discount code for Pluck: CHARLENE 📲 Connect with Me:🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

Tired, wired, or both? Take a free burnout self-check: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this jaw-dropping episode for every aspiring author, I sit down with author and entrepreneur David Viergutz, who went from being a full-time police officer donating blood plasma to pay for book covers to building a multi-million-dollar publishing empire.From revealing the heartbreaking moment an English teacher crushed his childhood dream of being a writer to explaining how he sold his product for $200,000 before it was even written, David pulls back the curtain on the harsh realities of the publishing world. He challenges the "gatekeepers" and exposes the truth about Amazon, proving that success lies in a business mindset, not just a good story.Whether you're an attorney afraid to publish a book, a corporate professional editing a manuscript for years, or an aspiring author told you need a publisher, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about writing and success and show you there's a different way to build your legacy.✔️ The origin story: from childhood writer to police officer and back again✔️ The "you have to be born with talent" lie that stole 20 years of his life✔️ Why most self-publishing advice is useless platitudes✔️ The truth about the Amazon algorithm and why it’s not your friend✔️ Why "people will pay anything to feel something"✔️ How to get $200,000 in pre-sales with just an idea✔️ The psychological toll of chasing perfection✔️ The "good enough" book strategy and why it beats a "perfect" one✔️ How to build a successful publishing business from scratch✔️ The myth of the novelist: why abandoning vanity leads to millions✔️ The future of publishing: a million letters a month and why you should careDavid isn't just a writer; he's an entrepreneur who proves that success is about solving problems and creating an emotional experience, not just writing a good book.03:35 – Fourth grade crushing defeat: "you have to be born with talent"11:28 – Blood plasma donations: the literal sacrifice for book covers32:50 – The feeling economy: why people pay thousands for Taylor Swift35:13 – Scare Mail genesis: solving the "nothing good in the mailbox" problem42:12 – Amazon relationship reality: why the algorithm will never love you52:08 – The perfectionist manuscript trap: when "good enough" beats “perfect”David Viergutz's horror novels and Scare MailEpistolary.com - story letter publishing expansionNot Okay - David's recommended starting book🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/What we cover:Timestamps:Resources:📲 Connect with Me:

⚠️ Feeling Drained Lately? Take this free burnout test and see how close you are to the edge: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this toxic load revelation episode, I sit down with Andrea Dahr to expose the hidden chemicals lurking in your daily routine and why your favorite "clean" products might be sabotaging your health more than you realize.From revealing how much lipstick you actually eat in a lifetime to explaining why that "eco-friendly" yoga wear is just recycled plastic poison, Andrea drops serious truth bombs about the unregulated beauty and household product industry that's been lying to us for decades.Whether you're struggling with hormonal imbalances, fertility issues, chronic fatigue, or just want to stop poisoning yourself with "fragrance" (spoiler: it's a chemical cocktail), this conversation will revolutionize how you shop and show you that going non-toxic doesn't mean sacrificing everything you love.What we cover: ✔️ The lipstick revelation: how much toxic chemicals high-achievers actually consume ✔️ Fragrance fraud: why "fragrance" is a black box of hundreds of unknown chemicals ✔️ The baby powder scandal: talc, asbestos, and decades of corporate cover-ups ✔️ Room-by-room toxic purge: bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom danger zones ✔️ Deodorant disasters: why aluminum antiperspirants are linked to breast cancer ✔️ Sunscreen secrets: chemical vs. mineral and what the FDA actually recommends ✔️ Non-stick nightmare: forever chemicals in your cookware and drinking water ✔️ The polyester problem: why synthetic clothing is suffocating your skin ✔️ Makeup removal magic: coconut oil vs. harsh chemical removers ✔️ Pregnancy protection: safe switches for expecting mothers ✔️ Burnout connection: why exhausted people gravitate toward the most toxic products ✔️ Shopping strategies: how to read labels and avoid greenwashing scamsAndrea doesn't just scare you about toxins — she provides practical, budget-friendly switches you can make one product at a time without overwhelming your life or wallet.Timestamps: 00:00 – The pregnancy wake-up call that changed everything 05:04 – Lipstick confessions and the toxic truth about "long-lasting" formulas 20:21 – Bathroom detox: fragrance, preservatives, and hormone disruptors 31:49 – Nail polish nightmares and natural alternatives that actually work 37:32 – Intimate products: the toxic truth about lubes and stretch mark creams 41:37 – Kitchen catastrophes: non-stick cookware and plastic storage dangers 47:17 – Bedroom and wardrobe: why your clothes are poisoning your skin 58:19 – The burnout-toxic connection: decision fatigue and pretty packaging Resources:Andrea's website and newsletter for weekly non-toxic switchesTiny Health for toxic load testingRecommended brands: Force of Nature, Sienna Byron Bay, Mate the Label📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

In this LinkedIn mastery episode, I sit down with Helen Pamely and Holly Cope — the LinkedIn Academy duo who've cracked the code on professional networking without the soul-crushing corporate fakeness — to expose why your LinkedIn strategy is failing and how to turn boring announcements into business-building connections.From revealing why "I'm delighted to announce" posts are career suicide to explaining the psychology behind viral thought leadership content, Helen and Holly demolish the myths around professional social media and show you how to network authentically at scale.Whether you're a partner afraid to lift your head above the parapet, a senior associate drowning in "delighted to announce" posts, or a professional who thinks LinkedIn is just for Gen Z, this conversation will revolutionize how you show up online and turn your digital presence into your most powerful business development tool.What we cover: ✔️ The LinkedIn transformation: from CV platform to networking on steroids ✔️ Why your boring announcements are killing your engagement ✔️ The storytelling revolution: how to make legal updates actually interesting ✔️ Cold DM disasters: why your sales pitches are backfiring spectacularly ✔️ Thought leadership vs. news reporting: adding your expert opinion ✔️ The engagement strategy: who to connect with and why it matters ✔️ Personal vs. professional boundaries: wedding photos, holiday pics, and authenticity ✔️ The commenting goldmine: why three daily comments beat monthly posts ✔️ Profile optimization secrets that actually get you noticed ✔️ Building your 24/7 networking room with strategic connections ✔️ The private vs. personal distinction: what to share and what to keepHelen and Holly don't just teach LinkedIn tactics — they reveal how authentic professional networking can replace traditional business development and why showing up as your real self is the ultimate competitive advantage.Timestamps:00:02 – From 400 connections to 40,000 followers: Helen's LinkedIn transformation07:34 – Why senior partners are making huge LinkedIn mistakes12:11 – The storytelling secret that changed everything17:22 – LinkedIn strategy 101: where to start when your profile is dusty25:48 – Engagement tactics: who to follow and how to connect meaningfully31:27 – Thought leadership mastery: opinions vs. news reporting36:17 – Personal boundaries: holiday photos, weddings, and professional authenticity49:49 – Three things to stop doing on LinkedIn immediately52:11 – Three things to start doing today for LinkedIn successResources:Helen Pamely and Holly Cope on LinkedInLinkedIn Academy course and resourcesFree LinkedIn starter pack and frameworksNewsletter subscription for ongoing LinkedIn tips📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

⚠️ Tired, wired, or both? Take a free burnout self-check: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this fertility-meets-thyroid revelation episode, I sit down with Risa Groux — functional nutritionist and thyroid specialist — to expose why your "underachieving" thyroid might actually be screaming for help and how the most common gene mutation (that 90% of us have) could be sabotaging your health.From revealing how she reversed Hashimoto's with a shocking dental discovery to explaining why your doctor's thyroid prescription might be making you worse, Risa drops serious truth bombs about root causes that conventional medicine completely ignores.Whether you're struggling with unexplained weight gain, recurring miscarriages, chronic fatigue, or have been told your thyroid is "fine" despite feeling terrible, this conversation will revolutionize how you approach thyroid health and show you there's hope beyond synthetic medications.What we cover: ✔️ The MTHFR revelation: why 90% of us can't process B vitamins properly ✔️ Miscarriage mysteries: the nutrient deficiencies hiding behind pregnancy loss ✔️ Why folic acid (in most prenatals) might actually increase cancer risk ✔️ The T4-only medication scandal: why Synthroid fails most people ✔️ Hashimoto's reversal: how a 23-year-old dental infection was the missing piece ✔️ Heavy metal poisoning from "healthy" tuna consumption ✔️ Endocrine disruptor epidemic: from BPA cans to golf course chemicals ✔️ Why your swimming routine might be destroying your thyroid ✔️ The exercise paradox: why marathon training can wreck thyroid function ✔️ Natural vs. synthetic hormones: the desiccated thyroid controversy ✔️ Detox done right: liver support for conception and beyondRisa doesn't just treat symptoms — she proves that with proper testing and root cause investigation, even "permanent" thyroid conditions can be reversed naturally.Timestamps: 00:01 – The "underachieving" thyroid diagnosis that changed everything 04:20 – MTHFR gene mutation: why 90% of us need methylated B vitamins 10:10 – Miscarriage prevention: the nutrient deficiencies doctors miss 17:46 – Hashimoto's discovery: when your body attacks your thyroid 26:10 – The dental connection: 23-year-old infection as autoimmune trigger 31:28 – Synthetic vs. natural thyroid hormones: why desiccated works better 37:17 – High-achiever thyroid burnout: stress and the endocrine system 42:14 – Toxic load reality check: golf courses, pools, and hidden chemicals 47:00 – Detox protocols: liver support for fertility and thyroid health 53:21 – Exercise and thyroid: why more isn't always betterResources:Risa Groux Nutrition: risagrouxnutrition.comMTHFR gene testing informationMethylated B vitamin supplements (look for methylfolate and methylcobalamin)Functional thyroid testing including Free T3, T3 uptake, and antibodies📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

⚠️ Tired, wired, or both? Take a free burnout self-check: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this career-defining episode, I sit down with Ed Crosse — disputes partner at Simmons & Simmons and mental health advocate — to explore how the legal profession is finally breaking its silence around wellbeing and why vulnerability has become the ultimate leadership strength.From revealing his own health crisis and panic attacks on the motorway to explaining why sending that Friday night email destroys more than just weekends, Ed shares raw insights about surviving and thriving in BigLaw without sacrificing your sanity.Whether you're a law student picking up dangerous habits, an NQ drowning in conflicting deadlines, or a senior associate on the partnership track, this conversation will transform how you approach legal practice and show you it's possible to be both brilliant and human.What we cover:✔️ The cultural shift: from "client first, always" to sustainable legal practice✔️ Why the best lawyers often don't make partner on the first try✔️ The partnership transition crisis: when networking becomes more important than billing✔️ Generational workplace tensions: are younger lawyers less resilient or more honest?✔️ The hemochromatosis revelation: how undiagnosed health issues masked as work stress✔️ Why going viral on LinkedIn about mental health didn't hurt his career✔️ The Friday night email epidemic and how it serves no one✔️ Partnership track survival: managing conflicting deadlines and over-pleasing tendencies✔️ Personal branding for lawyers: why speaking engagements generate million-dollar cases✔️ The Middle East legal migration and what it means for the industry✔️ Five practical wellness hacks that actually work in legal practiceEd doesn't just advocate for wellbeing — he proves that showing vulnerability as a senior partner creates stronger teams, better client relationships, and sustainable success.👇 Ready to break free from burnout and toxic work culture? Join my signature course: https://charlenegisele.com/burnout-courseTimestamps:00:01 – Why lawyer wellbeing isn't fluffy sentiment — it's business critical04:17 – The cultural transformation: from utilization obsession to human-centered practice09:27 – The health crisis wake-up call: panic attacks and treatment reality15:22 – Breaking the stigma: going public about mental health as a senior partner21:15 – Generational workplace tensions: resilience vs. realistic expectations25:09 – NQ survival guide: managing workload without burning out30:40 – Partnership track anxiety: navigating the most stressful career transition36:08 – Business development reality: why that cocktail matters more than billing41:04 – The Middle East legal migration: opportunities and cultural shifts43:37 – Five practical wellness hacks for sustainable legal careersResources:Ed Crosse on LinkedIn for mental health advocacy contentBook recommendations: "The Anxious Generation" and "The Stress Free Solution"Law Care - charity for legal profession mental health support📲 Connect with Me:🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

⚠️ Tired, wired, or both? Take a free burnout self-check: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this wealth-meets-wellness episode, I sit down with Jon Sabas — entrepreneur, author of "Healthy Wealthy Longevity," and longevity advocate — to tackle the elephant in the room we've somehow avoided for 90 episodes: money and why high-earners are still stressed about finances.From exposing why financial literacy doesn't automatically come with high income to revealing how health became his ultimate competitive advantage, Jon drops serious truth bombs about building sustainable wealth while actually enjoying your life for the long haul.Whether you're a high-performer throwing money at problems, stressed about cash flow despite a great salary, or wondering how to balance career ambition with actually living, this conversation will transform how you think about true wealth and longevity.What we cover: ✔️ The high-earner paradox: why smart people make terrible money decisions ✔️ Financial literacy reality check: do you know your personal net worth right now? ✔️ Why "throwing money at problems" creates more problems ✔️ The Blue Zones controversy: what's real vs. what's storytelling (and why it matters) ✔️ How health became Jon's ultimate business competitive advantage ✔️ Environment design: making healthy choices the default choice ✔️ The retirement fallacy: why 65 is the new 45 and planning for 50 more years ✔️ Type-A health obsession: when biohacking becomes another addiction ✔️ The 4 AM advantage: building sustainable high-performance rhythms ✔️ Why your emergency email at 2 AM probably isn't saving lives ✔️ Gadget-free zones: finding balance between tracking and feelingJon doesn't just preach wealth-building — he reveals how true prosperity combines financial success with physical vitality and why the wealthiest life is one lived fully for as long as possible.Timestamps: 00:00 – Breaking the money taboo: 90 episodes in and we finally go there 05:02 – High-earner financial stress: why smart people make dumb money moves 11:08 – Financial literacy test: do you know your net worth right now? 18:23 – The root cause revelation: why throwing money at problems fails 26:02 – Health as competitive advantage: how fitness transformed his career 31:59 – Blue Zones breakdown: controversy, credibility, and what really matters 40:15 – Environment design: making healthy choices effortless 46:56 – Type-A health obsession: when tracking becomes toxic 53:52 – Marathon lessons: balancing obsession with relationships 58:56 – The 4 AM formula: sustainable high-performance rhythms 01:02:08 – Retirement fallacy: planning for 108 years oldResources:Jon's book: "Healthy Wealthy Longevity: The Good Things in Life for as Long as Possible"Website: johnsabas.comFollow Jon on social media: @johnsabasLongevity Financial Partners: Jon's latest venture📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

⚠️ Feeling Drained Lately? Take this free burnout test and see how close you are to the edge: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Erica Rooney — founder of Her Collective and former C-suite executive — to expose the "sticky floors" that keep ambitious women trapped in cycles of perfectionism, burnout, and self-destructive behaviors.From revealing how she used alcohol to mask her C-level burnout to sharing the conversation that saved her marriage, Erica gets brutally honest about the hidden struggles of high-achieving women and the shame that keeps us suffering in silence.Whether you're a high-powered executive drinking more than you're comfortable with, dealing with toxic workplace dynamics, or struggling to balance career momentum with motherhood, this conversation will give you permission to face your sticky floors and step into your power.What we cover: ✔️ Sticky floors decoded: the limiting beliefs and toxic behaviors keeping you stuck ✔️ The high-functioning alcoholic myth: how success can mask serious problems ✔️ Why ambitious women are more vulnerable to alcohol dependency ✔️ The "pitcher plant" effect: how alcohol slowly traps high-achievers ✔️ From shame to strength: breaking the silence around women and drinking ✔️ Navigating networking events and business dinners without alcohol ✔️ Toxic workplace survival: when HR protects the perpetrator, not you ✔️ Documentation strategies: building your paper trail for workplace abuse ✔️ The "Bob conversation": how to address workplace anger and inappropriate behavior ✔️ Momentum vs. Motherhood: navigating the biological clock vs. career ambitions ✔️ Why "what will people think" is the ultimate sticky floorErica doesn't just share her story — she provides tactical strategies for women to recognize toxic patterns, set boundaries, and create careers that don't require sacrificing their sanity or values.👇 Ready to break free from burnout and toxic work culture? Join my signature course: https://charlenegisele.com/burnout-courseTimestamps: 00:00 – What are "sticky floors" and how they keep ambitious women trapped 03:29 – From wellness instructor to C-suite: the climb that nearly broke her 07:54 – The alcohol decision: cold turkey vs. moderation for high-achievers 12:44 – Burnout revelation: when success masks complete life breakdown 15:26 – Business travel survival: replacing the mini-bar with better coping tools 17:46 – Toxic workplace dynamics: when HR protects the wrong people 22:06 – The "Bob conversation": tactical scripts for addressing workplace abuse 26:17 – Documentation strategies: building bulletproof evidence for HR 30:01 – Motherhood myths: why having kids enhances rather than limits careersResources:Follow Erica: @ericaandersonrooney on Instagram and LinkedInWebsite: ericaandersonrooney.comPodcast: "Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor"Her Collective: Erica's online community for ambitious womenBook recommendation: "This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

⚠️ Feeling Drained Lately? Take this free burnout test and see how close you are to the edge: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this metabolism-transforming episode, I sit down with Jay Feldman — metabolism expert and wellness educator — to expose the shocking truth about why your thyroid medication isn't working and how our modern environment is systematically destroying our metabolic health.From revealing why T4-only medication (the 4th most prescribed drug in the world) might be making you worse to explaining how seed oils are hijacking your hormone conversion, Jay drops serious science that will make you question everything your doctor told you about thyroid health.Whether you're struggling with unexplained weight gain, chronic fatigue, hair loss, or fertility issues, this conversation will revolutionize how you understand your metabolism and give you practical tools to reclaim your energy.What we cover: ✔️ Why your thyroid is the master regulator of everything (energy, fertility, digestion) ✔️ The environmental assault on your metabolism (and it's everywhere) ✔️ Body temperature secrets: the simple home test that reveals metabolic dysfunction ✔️ TSH lies: why "normal" ranges are keeping you sick ✔️ The T4 medication scandal: why Synthroid fails 95% of people ✔️ Seed oil sabotage: how PUFAs block thyroid conversion (even in chicken and pork) ✔️ Reverse T3: the anti-thyroid hormone nobody talks about ✔️ Why French doctors won't prescribe T3 (and what to do about it) ✔️ Desiccated thyroid truth: natural vs. synthetic hormone replacement ✔️ The fertility-thyroid connection for both men and women ✔️ Intermittent fasting myth busted: why skipping meals kills your metabolismJay doesn't just diagnose the problem — he provides a roadmap for healing your metabolism naturally while navigating the broken medical system that's failing thyroid patients worldwide.👇 Ready to break free from burnout and toxic work culture? Join my signature course: https://charlenegisele.com/burnout-courseTimestamps: 00:00 – From pre-med to metabolism expert: Jay's journey away from mainstream medicine 04:53 – Your thyroid as metabolic master regulator (and why environment matters) 10:43 – Body temperature revelation: the simple test that reveals everything 16:09 – TSH deception: why "normal" ranges are dangerously wrong 22:44 – The conversion crisis: why T4 becomes reverse T3 instead of active T3 26:17 – Seed oil sabotage: hidden PUFAs in chicken, pork, and restaurants 31:52 – The T4 medication scandal: why Synthroid is the 4th most prescribed drug 39:14 – Can you heal hypothyroidism? (Spoiler: yes, but here's how) 50:05 – Fertility crisis: how thyroid dysfunction destroys reproductive health 54:43 – Pro-metabolic lifestyle: practical daily habits that heal metabolism 58:53 – Intermittent fasting exposed: why skipping meals sabotages thyroid functionResources:Download Jay's Free Energy Balance Food Guide: jfeldmanwellness.com/guideFollow Jay's work and educational contentLearn about pro-metabolic nutrition principles📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/

⚠️ Feeling Drained Lately? Take this free burnout test and see how close you are to the edge: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this game-changing episode, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood — neuroscientist and author of the upcoming book "The Stimulated Mind" — to expose the shocking truth about how our productivity-obsessed culture is literally shrinking our brains and what we can do to reverse the damage.From revealing why Cambridge taught us everything wrong about brain performance to explaining how chronic stress physically alters your hippocampus and amygdala, Tommy drops serious neuroscience knowledge that will make you rethink everything about how you work, rest, and optimize your cognitive function.Whether you're a burned-out executive, a perfectionist struggling with brain fog, or someone ready to understand why daydreaming is actually productive, this conversation will revolutionize how you think about peak mental performance.What we cover: ✔️ The 3S framework: stimulus, supply, and support for optimal brain health ✔️ Why your brain is like a muscle (and how amateur cognitive athletes burn out) ✔️ The shocking neuroscience of what burnout actually does to your brain structure✔️ How chronic stress shrinks your hippocampus and hyperactivates your amygdala ✔️ Why the education system trains us to fear failure (the key to neuroplasticity) ✔️ The three cognitive gears: high, middle, and low (and why we're stuck in middle) ✔️ Default mode network secrets: why daydreaming makes you more productive ✔️ Cross stress adaptation: how exercise rewires your stress response ✔️ Why multitasking is a neuroscientific impossibility (and incredibly stressful) ✔️ The control factor: why feeling powerless accelerates cognitive decline ✔️ 5-minute recovery breaks that significantly reduce fatigue and boost vigorTommy doesn't just share theory — he reveals cutting-edge neuroscience research that shows exactly how to structure your days for peak cognitive performance while protecting your brain for decades to come.Timestamps: 00:00 – Cambridge confessions: Red Bull, Barocca, and learning to do everything wrong 06:42 – Brain plasticity hope: why "I fucked up my brain" isn't permanent 11:06 – The 3S model: stimulus, supply, and support for optimal brain function 17:38 – Burnout brain: what chronic stress physically does to neural structure 25:09 – Hippocampus vs. amygdala: the neuroscience of stress and memory 31:43 – Why sedentary high-achievers accidentally shrink their memory centers 38:45 – Amateur cognitive athletes: the burnout epidemic explained 46:44 – Three cognitive gears and why we're trapped in middle gear 50:10 – Default mode network: the neuroscience of productive daydreaming 58:58 – Brain waves, flow states, and clutch performance 01:06:04 – Control as the ultimate burnout factor (and how to reclaim it)Resources:Pre-order Dr Tommy's book: "The Stimulated Mind" (March 2026): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stimulated-Mind-Breakthrough-Future-Proof-Dementia/dp/1785045148Follow Dr Tommy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/Listen to his podcast, "Better Brain Fitness" with Dr. Josh Turknett: https://www.drtommywood.com/podcastCheck out Dr Tommy’s website: https://www.drtommywood.com/📲 Connect with Me: 🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/