The Neuro Experience

Understanding the Biology of Ageing with Matt Kaeberlein, PhD

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt is someone who is deeply interested in understanding the biology of aging. Why do we age? What happens to us as we age? What are the things we ca...

Nutrition and Eating Disorders with Olympian Molly Seidel

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic bronze medalist, Molly Seidel, joins Louisa Nicola today to talk about mental health, running and eating disorders. Molly has been struggling...

How Sleep Helps Muscles Grow and Recover Faster with Dr Shona Halson

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is generally divided into two phases, REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement).  While the REM sleep phase is when your body ...

Everything you Need to Know About Dopamine with Dr Anna Lembke, MD

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dopamine is the primary brain chemical response that motivates us and makes us feel good. Aside from making us feel moody and tired, low dopamine leve...

Creatine for Depression, Parkinsons Disease and Menopausal Women

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The compelling and robust body of evidence of ergogenic — enhancing physical performance — effects of creatine supplementation (5 g/day) are well-...

The Mind of a CrossFit Champion - Lauren Fisher

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At 28 years old, Lauren Fisher has been one of the best known names in CrossFit. Since the NorCal Regionals in 2012, she’s collected a Top 10 finish...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Brain Health

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are required by the human body. There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: Alpha-linolenic...

Optimise Your Gut Health with Dr. Kirten Parekh

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are around 40 trillion bacteria in your body, most of which are found in your gut. Collectively, they are known as your gut microbiome, and they...

How Resistance Training Impacts Brain Health and Function

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During the ageing process, physical capabilities (e.g., muscular strength) and cognitive functions (e.g., memory) gradually decrease. Regarding cognit...

Understanding Modafinil and other Smart Drugs. How they enhance mental performance with Dr Jonathan Wisor, PhD

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cognitive enhancing drugs are claimed to improve cognitive functions such as learning and attention. However, little is known presently about the char...

How to Use Temperature to Improve Athletic Performance with Dr Craig Heller, PhD

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Current evidence indicates cold water immersion may be the most effective method of pre-cooling to improve endurance performance in hot conditions, al...

Understand Your Hormones for Improved Health with Dr Kyle Gillette, MD

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hormones are like a symphony, with each one acting as a specialized instrument to keep our bodies in tune.  But as we age, those instruments start to...

Eat and Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Stevenson, host of The Model Health Show and author of Sleep Smarter, joins Louisa  to discuss sleep, health, diet and exercise. In this episo...

Stress Proof Your Brain - Dr Mithu Storoni MD, PhD

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The brain is a fascinating and complex organ. It’s the primary control center for our whole body, and it can be affected by stress in many different...

Strength Training & Nutritional Differences Between Men & Women with Dr Stacy Sims

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stacy Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition a...

Skeletal Muscle & Fat Loss for Longevity with Layne Norton, PhD

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Bi...

Your DNA is not your only story. Genomics based Medicine with Wild Health

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In most cases, your genes have less than five per cent to do with your risk of developing a particular disease, in fact the vast majority of diseases,...

Maximize The Benefits Of Sauna & Cold Thermogenesis for Emotional Health, Mental Performance and Longevity

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Bent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. This is a part II to our series with R...

Sixth Brain Cancer Death Among Ex-Phillies players - What is a Glioblastoma?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The deaths of six former Philadelphia Phillies players from brain cancer since 2003 have sparked concerns over the playing surface and radar guns at t...

WHOOP Masterclass with VP of Performance Kristen Holmes

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have been dying to do this podcast, it’s been quite a long time coming. As many of you know I have been wearing a WHOOP strap for many years to tr...

Improve Cognitive Performance and Protect Your Brain From Disease with Dr Tommy Wood, MD, PhD

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about cognitive function and brain performance.  If you haven't listened to part I and part II with Tommy, you can find them belo...

The Ketone-Fueled Brain - How Ketones Enhance Sleep, Brain Performance, Athletic Performance and More | HVMN

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I interview Michael Brandt- CEO and founder of HVMN- Health via modern nutrition and the research lead for his company- Dr Latt Mansor. Together...

What is True Sleep Optimisation? Dr Tommy Wood

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you could wake up everyday feeling completely rejuvenated, like you’ve squeezed every last beneficial drop out of your sleep. How do you ...

Glyphosate, Chemicals, Organic Foods and Longevity with Drew Canole

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Todays inspiring episode is with Drew Canole, founder of Organifi, serial entrepreneur and global leader in health and fitness.Drew has helped thousan...

SUNDAY BRUNCH: Glycine as a Sleep Hack

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

overworked and almost burned out after doing crazy hours at training and at work that my sleep quality was so poor it was basically non-existant. Work...

Breath-Work for Increased Brain and Mental Performance

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a discussion between Louisa Nicola and Robbie Bent, CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental...

Blood Work for Athletes | Dr Tommy Wood, MD, PhD

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should athletes turn to blood tests to improve their performance? Blood tests can help athletes measure specific biomarkers related to performance and...

How Sleep Quality Affects Athletic Performance

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re competing at an elite level or you’re simply staying active to promote overall health, sleep is vital to your athletic performance ...

SUNDAY BRUNCH: The Million Dollar Tool

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Controlling impulsive behavior depends on keeping your logical, thinking brain active and in control and not letting the emotional brain hijack your b...

SUNDAY BRUNCH: Compound Interest is Your Worst Enemy

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The small things that you think don't matter each day can build up over time, compound and have a negative effect on your performance. Newsletter: ht...

Hijacking the Gut-Lung Axis to Treat COVID-19

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sabina Hazan is a gastroenterologist with  over 22 years of experience in clinical trials and is the Founder and CEO at both Ventura Clinical Trials ...

SUNDAY BRUNCH: Stop Self Sabotaging your Brain

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a realisation on the weekend with one of my NBA athletes and had to put this out there for you all. Eight Sleep- get $150 off using code NEURON...

Performance Coach to Formula 1 Driver | Michael Italiano

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's well known that F1 drivers are some of the fittest athletes in the world, but how do they train and what do they eat? What I didn't know was tha...

How Live Longer & Grow Younger | Sergey Young

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sergey Young, founder of the $100 million Longevity Vision Fund and author of the new book, "The Science and Technology of Growing Young," joins The N...

Going Through Hell to get to Glory. Why Hellah Sidibe Runs Everyday

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Hellah Sidibe. Born in Mali, Hellah emigrated from to the States from West Africa when he was a teen, becoming a professional soccer player and n...

Perform at Your Peak- the Scientific Way - Dr. Andy Galpin

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season after season, today’s sports superstars seem to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. How much of the...

Oral Health and the Relationship Between Poor Oral Health and the Brain with Dr. Steven Lin

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Little did I know that your mouth can be the gateway to several health problems that extend beyond a toothache or cavity.It might sound like a horror ...

The Power of Sprouts to Detoxify The Body with Doug Evans

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Evans is joining us today to speak about the powerful effects of sprouting.  This conversation opened my eyes to the possibilities of sprouts. T...

Vitamin D Deficiency and Poor Sleep.

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to sleep, Vitamin D impacts brain regions involved in sleep regulation and sleep wake cycles. The exact mechanisms by which Vitamin D af...

Precision Nutrition and Metabolic Health

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To live long, healthy lives, research suggests looking towards the gut microbiome to ward off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease...

Why we self sabotage the recovery process. Learn how to refuel your brain and body the natural way.

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with Dr. Ralph Esposito, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, we talk about recovery methods and how you can recover your body ...

Get Better Results in Performance by Following These 5 Rules.

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is dedicated to the problems of ‘Plateau in performance’ and how to achieve peak optimal performance by following 5 simple categ...

What is Inflammation and Immunity? Medicine Redefined with Austin Perlmutter

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Austin Perlmutter, MD is back on the podcast to give us a a complete overhaul of the immune system, inflammation and what we can do to optimise for...

Reduce Stress, Optimise Your Hormones & Eliminate Toxins for Better Performance | Tyler Jean and Carrie Jones

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 Carrie is a a functional medicine doctor focusing on women’s health and hormones. She believes in the importance of both men and women understandi...

How We Age and What We Should Do About It

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is a revolutionary thinker and medical doctor who’s on a mission to make you younger. Scientists now know that short-term acute “st...

5 Scientific Errors Made by Public Heath Officials - Dr Vinay Prasad

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sure you are sick to death of the confusion surrounding COVID-19. I am too! The bottom line is is that there is so much confusion about what is ...

The Next Holy Grail of Human Performance- Justin Medeiros

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're going to unlock the next level health enhancing, life lengthening and all round optimising benefits of sleep, then you're going to have to s...

The Psychology of Billions with Wall Street Performance Coach - Denise Shull

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is an old saying on Wall Street that the market is driven by just three emotions: fear and greed and uncertainty. Succumbing to these three trai...

3 Powerful Ways to Increase Your Deep Sleep

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a part II dedicated to understanding the sleep stages. If you haven’t done so yet, I urge you to listen to part I titled “2 Powerf...

Protecting Players at All Cost

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a pandemic happening in our society. I'm not talking about COVID-19, I'm talking about the way in which coaches and trainers are training athl...

3 Powerful Ways to Increase Your REM Sleep

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is an important part of our lives. It improves physical and mental health. Sleep happens in stages, including REM sleep and non-REM sleep.REM (r...

Change Your Life by 1%

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we go over:1. The neuroscience of decision making 2. Two crucial things you can be doing to upgrade your brain and decision making ...

Neural Effects of Cold Immersion

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I would like to focus on some of the scientific benefits and mechanisms at play regarding short bursts of cold exposure (both through cold­ wat...

How Hormones Control Your Performance | Athletes and Traders

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As long as there have been sports, there have been athletes in search of an advantage. Of all the ways to get ahead and have an inch of speed on your ...

Mastering Your Performance Psychology

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will learn the performance psychology principles needed to succeed in any area of life. Performance psychology is the systematic a...

Discover Your Chronotype to Achieve Peak Performance

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is plenty of advice for how to improve your sleep. I know I have spoken extensively on the topic and I am sure you have all heard about the impo...

How to Optimise Your Heart Rate Variability | Dan Plews PhD

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Its been hailed as the one key biometric anyone can measure easily that gives the best all-round indicator of health and stress on the body. As more d...

Technology to Enhance Sleep. Q&A with Eight Sleep CEO - Matteo Franceschetti

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s conversation is with Matteo Franceschetti, the CEO of Eight Sleep.Get $150 off on any product at Eight Sleep : https://bit.ly/2ULzSzacod...

Healing Trauma with Psychedelics | Dr. David Rabin MD, PhD

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of curiosity about the continued developments in the psychedelic therapy space recently. Designer drugs such as, Psilocybin, 3,4-...

Dominic D'Agostino, Ph.D: Ketones, Brain Health & Athletic Performance

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wanted to know what the best keto diet breakfast recipes are? Or just want to know what the keto diet is all about? Dr. Dom D’Agostino. He hol...

How sleep delays ageing with Dr. Frank Lipman, MD

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is essential for human health. Not getting enough sleep or having poor, fragmented sleep increases a person's risk of developing many chronic il...

Glymphatic System: Can the Brain Clean Itself?

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does the brain clean itself?  In this episode we will discuss:  The two types of sleep   NREM sleep stages   REM sleep stages   Temperatu...

Inflammation, Depression, Heat Stress and Sleep - Charles Raison

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Its safe to say that there is a hidden depression epidemic in the sporting world. Despite the alarmingly large amount of athletes acknowledging their ...

136: Sleep, Neuralinflammation and Brain Optimisation

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another wonderful episode of the Neuro Experience podcast. This episode is very special. It is an introduction to the beta version of ...

Synapse #3

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Short Synapse from episode 131 with Azza Gadir- Immunologist from Seed.  Listen to it here: https://spoti.fi/3ciFBTw The Neuro Athletics Newsletter I...

Sports Neurology. Managing Concussions, Migraines and Performance

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a sports neurologist? With the dramatic increase in head injuries in football and other sports, this relatively new subspecialty of neurology ...

Synapse #2

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Huberman on the neurobiology of stress. This is an excerpt from episode 116, you can listen to the full length episode here and read  the show...

134: Muscle Centric Medicine for Longevity and Brain Health | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Lyon is a function medicine physician specialising in muscle centric medicine , this concept of medicine focus on the largest organ in the body- sk...

Synapse #1

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is Synapse #1. This episode is taking from podcast #132 with Ryan Glatt.  The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @lou...

133: Change Your Brain Through Physical Activity | Ryan Glatt, MSc

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exercise affects the brain in many ways. It increases heart rate, which pumps more oxygen to the brain. It aids the release of hormones which provide ...

132: Optimising Health Instead of Fixing Sickness | Dr. Molly Maloof, MD

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Neuro Experience podcast I speak with Dr. Molly Maloof on blood sugar, hormones, self biohacking with labs and imaging and the import...

131: How Your Gut is Speaking With Your Brain | Dr. Azza Gadir, PhD

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a community of 38,000,000,000,000 microorganisms (mostly bacteria) living in and on us. Seeded by our mothers, this is our microbiome—our no...

130: Take Control Of Your Brain | Dr. David MD and Dr. Austin Perlmutter MD

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains have been hijacked. We are now living in a world where we are sickened by our food system, the pandemic and of course our habits. It all st...

129: The Brain's Pharmacist. Learning how to Fight Infections and Fuel the Brain Through Supplementation | Dr. James DiNicolantonio, PharmD

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is Dr. James DiNicolantonio who is a cardiovascular research scientist and Doctor of Pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute i...

128: Advancing Alzheimer's Disease Interventions. Looking at Metabolism, Genotype and Lab Tests | Team Sherzai, MD

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Utilizing a strong scientific foundation both through their own research and the research of others, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai present a solid c...

127: Decoding the Female Brain. Hormones, Brain Areas that Change Throughout the Lifespan | Dr. Sarah McKay

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For women, understanding how the brain works during the key stages of life - in utero, childhood, puberty and adolescence, pregnancy and motherhood, m...

126: The Strongest Weapon Against Heart Disease and COVID-19 is Your Immunity | Dr. ASEEM MALHOTRA MD

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Dr Aseem Malhotra, an NHS Consultant Cardiologist, and visiting Professor of Evidence Based Medicine. He is a world renowned expert ...

125: Blood Glucose Decoded: Insulin, Metabolic Dysfunction and Blood Glucose Monitors | DR. CASEY MEANS, MD

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3hXnQZTMy guest this week is Dr. Casey Means, a medical doctor who completed her medical degree and training at Sta...

124: Smart Drugs, Nootropics and Enhancing Brain Performance | Dr. Greg Kelly

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes: https://www.theneuroexperience.com/Promotion: Get a FREE bottle of QUALIA MIND by rating and reviewing the podcast. Nootropic also known a...

123: Upgrade Your Brain With Precision Medicine - Dr. MATTHEW DAWSON MD

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The brain may be complex, but there are certainly proven ways to improve brain function. Have you ever heard of genomics and precision medicine? I had...

122: 6 x Grand Slam Champion on Mindset, Becoming #1 and Overcoming Fear | RENNAE STUBBS

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is ...

121: Lenox Hill Hospital Neurosurgery Chair | Dr. DAVID LANGER, MD

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hospitals have always been filled with heroes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic set in.A new docu-series on Netflix, “Lenox Hill,” serves as a ti...

120: Is There a Cure for Epilepsy, Seizures, Migraines and Headaches? | Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may know someone with epilepsy and not even realize it.Dr. Tracey Milligan, who is Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and ...

119: Brain Health, Heavy Metals, Cortisol and Holistic Medicine | Dr. Christian Gonzalez N.D

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is no "magic pill" for your brain. It is part of a whole ecosystem that includes your body and all your surroundings—that means the artificial...

118: Dirty Medicine and How Generic Drugs Are Poisoning Us | Katherine Eban

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Generic Drugs You're Taking May Not Be As Safe Or Effective As You ThinkAs the cost of prescription medication soars, consumers are increasingly t...

What you should know about the NFL, Concussions, and Brain Damage

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Football isn’t just a contact sport — it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another. And while it may seem obvious that thi...

116: The Neurobiology of Stress | Dr. Andrew Huberman

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. H...

115: The Plant Fed Brain | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is increasing evidence showing that the dynamic changes in the gut microbiota can alter brain physiology and behavior. Cognition was originally ...

114: The Mathematics of Biology & COVID-19 | KIT YATES

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maths is an unloved subject. It’s a commonplace view that maths is hard, that maths is abstract and removed from everyday concerns. Why do you think...

113: Understanding COVID-19 and How to Slow the Aging Process | DAVID SINCLAIR

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode 113 of the neuro experience podcast, I’mlouisa, I’myour host. Today we are joined by David Sinclair, a Harvard med professor who s...

112: Marathons, Failure, Health and Success | Selena Samuela from Peloton

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the species that ever existed, scientists estimate that less than 0.1% are alive today. In 2010, the Cincinnati research agency AcuPoll found t...

111: How to Optimize Your Health Through Precision Medicine | Dr. Matt Dawson M.D

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Matt Dawson is a precision medicine physician in Lexington, KY, co-host of the Wild Health Podcast, and has been obsessed with performance optimiz...

110: How Your Brain Processes Self-Talk | JASON HAMERA

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You know the little voice inside your head — the one you’ve carried around inside you since before you could remember? Call it what you will: your...

109: Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Body | Dr. NEAL BARNARD, M.D

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hormones, diabetes, mood disorders, endometriosis, and the value of eating a plant based diet!!! I’m joined today by Dr. Neal Barnard, MD- the Amer...

108: Gastroenterologist Explains the Link Between Food and the Brain | Dr. BRIAN DOORECK

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to miss the barrage of headlines warning about cancer’s link to, well, just about everything, or so it seems. “THIS IS THE BIGGEST CAN...

107: The Science of FITLIGHT | Reaction time, vision training, brain performance

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So many of you ask how we train our athletes, in this episode I will introduce you to the product that I am the ambassador for- Fitlight trainer.I bel...

106: What makes your work worthwhile? | Michael Chernow

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Chernow is the founder of Seamore’s, co-founder of the meatball shop, and co-founder of WellWell. quite literally the modern day renaissanc...

105: How a NAVY SEAL Helped Lebron James fix his back | DONNIE RAIMON

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest needs no introduction, he is the OG of biomechanics and he’s is making waves in the industry. Donnie Raimon, part owner in DBC in Mi...

Donnie Raimon Teaser.

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

TOMORROW IS GOING TO BE HUGE!Have you subscribed? LEAVE A REVIEW and go in the running to win a FREE individualised mental performance coaching plan f...

104: Hacking your Heart and Preventing Diabetes | Dr. Mike Herring M.D

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mike Herring is an internal #medicine #physician and certified personal trainer withType I #diabetes. .Diagnosed at 6 years old - diabetes is the ...