Podcast Episodes

The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice

Episode 47

In this episode, I discuss the science of gratitude, which has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to have tremendous positive effects on mental and physical health. I explain, however, that most com…

Published on 4 years ago

Time Perception & Entrainment by Dopamine, Serotonin & Hormones

Episode 46

In this episode, I discuss how our brain and body track time and the role that neurochemicals, in particular dopamine and serotonin, but also hormones such as melatonin, allow us to orient ourselves …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

How to Exercise for Strength Gains & Hormone Optimization | Dr. Duncan French

Episode 45

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Duncan French, Ph.D., the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute and a world-class performance specialist. We discuss specific resistance (weigh…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System

Episode 44

This episode teaches you a lot about the immune system, immune-brain interactions and offers 12 potential tools for enhancing immune system function. I discuss how our immune system works and science…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Timing Your Light, Food, & Exercise for Optimal Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar

Episode 43

In this episode, I host Dr. Samer Hattar, Ph.D., Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Hattar is a world-renowned expert on how viewing l…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Nutrients for Brain Health & Performance

Episode 42

This episode I describe science-supported nutrients for brain and performance (cognition) and for nervous system health generally.

I describe 10 tools for this purpose, including specific amounts and …

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health

Episode 41

This episode I discuss the science and practice of fasting also called time-restricted feeding. I review the data on how limiting food intake to specific portions of every 24-hour cycle (or fasting l…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health | Dr. Craig Heller

Episode 40

This episode I am joined by Dr. Craig Heller, Ph.D., Professor of Biology at Stanford University and world expert on the science of temperature regulation. We discuss how the body and brain maintain …

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction

Episode 39

This episode serves as a sort of “Dopamine Masterclass”. I discuss the immensely powerful chemical that we all make in our brain and body: dopamine. I describe what it does and the neural circuits in…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson

Episode 38

This episode I discuss medical research on psychedelic compounds with Dr. Matthew Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We discuss the b…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago