The Better Brain Podcast
Episodes
Breathing Explained: Wim Hof, Nasal vs. Mouth, Sighs & Stress Control Techniques | Jack Feldman, PhD
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives—but few realize how deeply it shapes our brain, emotions, and health.In this Better Brain Pod...
The REAL Cost of UFC Glory: A Champion's Mindset, Brain Injuries & Finding Fulfillment l Miesha Tate
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 What happens when winning a UFC championship doesn’t bring the fulfillment you thought it would?Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate joins...
You've Been Thinking About Pain All Wrong l Brandon Yarns, MD
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where does pain really come from—and why does it sometimes never go away?UCLA Professor of Psychiatry, pain specialist, and former VA psychiatrist D...
Anatomy of a Big Wave Surfer: The Hidden Concussion Crisis and the Surfing Brain Health Paradox l Jibreel Cader
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens to the brain when surfers face 50-foot waves? And could surfing—despite its risks—actually protect the brain from aging and de...
Hidden Factors Destroying Your Sleep (Trauma, SSRI, Light, Alcohol) & How to Fix It l Gina Poe, PhD
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why can’t you sleep — and what’s your brain doing while you toss and turn?World-renowned UCLA neuroscientist Dr. Gina Poe joins the Better Brain...
The Dalai Lama’s Neuroscientist REVEALS Keys to Lasting Wellbeing & Longevity l Richie Davidson, PhD
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 What if the key to well-being isn’t what you think?In this episode, we sit down with renowned psychiatrist and mindfulness researcher Dr. Richie D...
UNFILTERED Truth On Seed Oils: Science-Based Gut Health Tools l Tim Spector, MD & Sarah Berry, PhD
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Brain Podcast, neurologists Drs. Daniel Rafie and Kevin Bickart sit down with two leading experts in nutrition science: ...
Prevent Dementia by Modifying THESE Risk Factors: Cut Dementia Risk by 50%
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Drs. Daniel Rafie and Kevin Bickart for an discussion dementia and the modifiable risk factors that could help prevent or ward off the diagnosis....
Simple Tools to Manage Your Stress Today and the Resiliency Myth l Aditi Nerurkar, MD
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Drs. Daniel Rafie and Kevin Bickart for an important discussion on stress with Dr. Aditi Neurukar MD, MPH, a renowned Harvard-trained doctor spec...
Personalized Diet & Nutrition Tips to Promote Your Microbiome and Longevity | Federica Amati, PhD
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Better Brain Podcast, Drs. Daniel Rafie and Kevin Bickart chat with Dr. Frederica Amati, head nutritionist at Zoe, the science ...
6 Easy Ways to Nurture Your Gut Microbiome and Brain l Tim Spector, MD, PhD
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Daniel Rafie and Dr. Kevin Bickart examine gut and brain health with Dr. Tim Spector. Dr. Spector is a Professor of Epidemiology at King’s Coll...
Neurogenetics: Genetics of Neuropsychiatric Illness and Genetic - Based Treatments l Daniel Geschwind, MD
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are honored to have Dr. Daniel Geschwind, a renowned expert in neurogenetics, join us for a compelling conversation.Dr. Geschwind ...
Extreme Sports, Overcoming Fear, and the Flow State l Owen Fox
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Daniel Rafie, Sports Neurologist and host of the UCLA BrainSPORT podcast, in an exhilarating conversation with professional downhill skateboa...
Resiliency & Overcoming Adversity: A Miraculous Recovery from a Spinal Cord Injury | Ryan Shazier
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Daniel Rafie and NFL veteran and former Pittsburg Steelers All-Pro defensive linebacker, Ryan Shazier, on this episode of the UCLA BrainSpor...
The Science of Spirituality and Impact on Mental Health l Lisa Miller, PhD & Kevin Bickart MD, PhD
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the exploration of spirituality in the latest UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast episode. Host Adel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr...
Causes of Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Links to ADHD and Autism, Prevention & Treatment Tips l Chris Palmer, MD l Part B
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part B of the Brain Energy BrainSPORT Podcast episode, your host Adel is joined by Dr. Chris Palmer, a distinguished Harvard psychiatrist and best-...
Revolutionizing Mental Health: The Brain Energy Theory l Chris Palmer, MD | Part A
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Visit https://www.brainsportpodcast.com to subscribe to the BrainSPORT Podcast and access exclusive content unavailable elsewhere. Join host Adel in ...
Unlocking the Secrets of Dopamine: Breaking Bad Habits, Mental Health, and Addiction Recovery with Dr. Anna Lembke
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of the UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast, host Adel delves into the enigmatic world of the dopamine neurotransmitter and its p...