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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. …
4Â years, 11Â 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 …
4Â years, 11Â months ago
ADHD & 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 d…
4Â years, 11Â 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 of…
5Â years 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, wh…
5Â years 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…
5Â years 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 Medic…
5Â years 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…
5Â years, 1Â month 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 Slee…
5Â years, 1Â month 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 c…
5Â years, 1Â month ago