Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTherapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti
Episode 75
My guest this episode is Dr. Paul Conti, M.D., a psychiatrist and expert in treating trauma, personality disorders and psychiatric illnesses and challenges of various kinds. Dr. Conti earned his MD a…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
The Science & Process of Healing from Grief
Episode 74
This episode, I discuss grief and the challenges of processing losses of different kinds. I explain the biological mechanisms of grief, including how neural circuits for emotional and factual memory …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Episode 73
My guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and (soon) Dean of New York University, whose research focuses on memory, attention, brain plasticity and simple, daily…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
Episode 72
This episode I explain the mechanisms by which different types of memories are established in our brain and how to leverage the amount and timing of key neurochemicals and hormones, such as adrenalin…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Understanding & Controlling Aggression
Episode 71
This episode I describe the neural mechanisms that activate and control aggressive states and behaviors and the role of hormones—estrogen and testosterone—in mediating violent and and/or competive ag…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Episode 70
My guest is Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. She earned her doctoral degree in biomedical science from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has become o…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
Episode 69
I describe the mechanisms by which deliberate heat exposure impacts body temperature, metabolism, heart health, hormone production, exercise recovery, cognition, mood, and longevity. I detail specifi…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Using Light (Sunlight, Blue Light & Red Light) to Optimize Health
Episode 68
I describe the mechanisms by which different wavelengths of light impact the cells, tissues and organs of the human body, and how specifically timed light exposure of specific wavelengths can be used…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett
Episode 67
My guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine and an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health and well-being in both …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance
Episode 66
I describe mechanisms by which deliberate cold exposure can enhance mental health, physical health, and performance. I detail specific protocols to safely engage in deliberate cold exposure, includin…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago