

Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
Science & Soul
Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmesTikTok: @scienceandsoulpodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
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Mar 19, 2025 • 26min
Dr. Kristen Holmes Reveals How To Achieve Your Peak Human Performance
Dr. Kristen Holmes dives into the critical components that define human performance. She emphasizes the significance of understanding both psychological and physiological elements. Listeners will learn how lifestyle choices impact capacity and how performance can be intentionally matched to energy demands. The discussion also touches on the autonomic nervous system and its role in controlling personal performance levels. Overall, it's an insightful exploration of maximizing potential through science-backed principles.

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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 11min
This is What Suppressing Trauma Does To Your Brain! Causes of High Functioning Depression
In the very first episode of Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes, Dr. Judith Joseph unpacks the silent struggles many of us face—stress, anxiety, burnout. Dr. Joseph gives powerful insights into how labeling our emotions can help us understand them, and how shifting our focus to small, everyday joys can lead to a more fulfilling life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressures of the world, this conversation will help you find balance, clarity, and peace.Follow me here:www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ (00:00) Intro(01:31) Dr. Judith's Experience Working With People Who Are Struggling(02:53) Is There a Difference Between Joy and Happiness?(04:59) How Do We Develop Conscious Awareness of Joy?(09:38) An Overview of the Biopsychosocial Model(14:03) High-Functioning Depression vs. Persistent Depressive Disorder(19:04) How Do We Help People With High-Functioning Depression?(21:41) Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression(26:30) Shifting to Healthier Lifestyle Habits With High-Functioning Depression(30:49) A Great Tool for Anxiety: "Worry Procrastination"(32:13) Schedule Your Worrying(33:53) Shopify Ad(34:48) WHOOP Ad(35:51) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(37:17) Thought Patterns, Themes, and Behaviors Holding You Back(40:48) The Link Between a High Need for Control and Low Self-Worth(46:49) Risk Factors for High-Functioning Depression(50:59) How Do We Let Go?(53:54) The Role of Sleep(55:45) Reconciling High-Functioning With a Healthy Lifestyle(57:55) Who Does a High-Functioning Individual Attract?(59:13) Do High-Functioning People Feel Resentment When Taken Advantage Of?(59:42) High-Functioning Individuals in Relationships(01:01:46) How Do High-Functioning Individuals Enter the Parasympathetic State?(01:03:06) The 5-4-3-2-1 Method(01:06:36) Eastern Practices(01:08:03) What Does It Mean to Be Human?(01:08:48) Huel AdSponsored by: Shopify - http://SHOPIFY.CO.UK/KRISTEN WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Huel - https://huel.com/kristen SYNCIDMB01P6KZIKMJRBV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2025 • 2min
Science & Soul - Official Trailer
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance - unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices