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Back to SearchADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
Episode 37
In this episode, I discuss ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): what it is, the common myths, and the biology and psychology of ADHD.
I discuss both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
Episode 36
In this episode, I discuss what drives hunger and satiety, and the role our brain, stomach, fat and hormones play in regulating hunger and turning off the desire to eat more. I also address how prote…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Science of Stress, Testosterone & Free Will | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Episode 35
In this episode, I interview Dr. Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Neurology & Neurosurgery at Stanford University. We discuss stress, what defines short-term versus long-term stress, and…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Understanding & Conquering Depression
Episode 34
This episode, I explain what major depression is at the biological and psychological level and the various treatments that peer-reviewed studies have revealed can help prevent and treat depression. I…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Episode 33
This episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke, M.D., Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist expert in treati…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
How to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
Episode 32
This episode I discuss our sense of pain and pleasure: where and how they each arise in our mind and body and various ways to control their intensity. I discuss the science of behavioral tools like a…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Dr. Matt Walker
Episode 31
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Matt Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology and the Founder & Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkele…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
How to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
Episode 30
This episode I describe how the organs of the body influence the function and health of our brain and how our brain controls our bodily organs. The conscious awareness of this brain-body dialogue is …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Machines, Creativity & Love | Dr. Lex Fridman
Episode 29
Dr. Lex Fridman Ph.D., is a scientist at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), working on robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and human-robot interactions. He is also the ho…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools
Episode 28
In this episode, I discuss science-supported tools for enhancing focus, learning, creativity, sleep, physical strength and endurance and brain and body health. I explain each protocol in detail, the …
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago