Ep. 253 How to Improve Your Brain Health and Performance with Louisa Nicola

Ep. 253 How to Improve Your Brain Health and Performance with Louisa Nicola

I am excited to connect with one of my favorite neuroscience experts today! Louisa Nicola is at the intersection of neuroscience and athleticism. She helps to bring a fresh understanding of what it takes to achieve peak performance through science-based tools and methods. She is also the host of The Neuro Experience podcast, which focuses on brain health, neuroscience, longevity, and athletics. Louisa knows how to take complicated subjects related to brain physiology and hormones and explain them so that people can fully understand and appreciate them. In this episode, she and I dive into her background. We discuss her three pillars for peak performance, alcohol, and how sleep impacts the glymphatic system. We get into strategies for better sleep, the perimenopausal brain, how chronobiology impacts sleep, how to address jet lag, and how exercise improves brain performance and health. We also discuss the best foods and supplements for brain health and how creatine enhances performance. I hope you enjoy listening to today’s conversation as much as I did recording it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How an accident shifted the trajectory of Louisa’s life. Louisa unpacks the various stages of sleep and explains why sleep is so important. How sleep impacts the glymphatic system. Some common characteristics of perimenopause. Some simple ways to aid the penetration of naturally secreted hormones into the brain. How blood pressure fluctuations impact the brain. What is jet lag, and how can we combat it? How does alcohol affect the brain? Louisa explains cardiac remodeling. The value of different types of exercise for brain health. The difference between physical activity and exercise. How our food choices impact our brain health. How to mitigate the effects of traumatic brain injuries. How does creatine monohydrate improve brain performance? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X ⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Check out Cynthia’s ⁠website⁠ Connect with Louisa Nicola On X and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠The Neuro Experience Podcast⁠ Book mentioned ⁠The XX Brain⁠ by Dr. Lisa Mosconi

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Ep. 107 How To Tackle Difficult Topics & Agree to Disagree with Zuby

Ep. 107 How To Tackle Difficult Topics & Agree to Disagree with Zuby

In this episode, Cynthia sat down with Zuby. Zuby is an independent rapper, podcast host, author, public speaker and creative entrepreneur, with over 300,000 followers online. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: - How to tackle difficult topics - How to politely agree to disagree - How to respect and listen to other's opinions

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Ep. 106 Hormones, Menopause, and Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones

Ep. 106 Hormones, Menopause, and Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones

In this episode, Cynthia sat down with Dr. Carrie Jones. Dr. Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. In this episode you'll learn: - What is perimenopause and is it real? - What is important for women to know about menopause? - What parts of the body does menopause affect?

18 Jul 202053min

Ep. 105 Thyroid Physiology and Chronic Illness with Dr. Eric Balcavage

Ep. 105 Thyroid Physiology and Chronic Illness with Dr. Eric Balcavage

In this episode, Cynthia spoke with Dr. Eric Balcavage. He is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on thyroid physiology, bile physiology, detoxification, and chronic illness.

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Ep. 104 Intermittent Fasting and the “Clean Fast” - with Gin Stephens

Ep. 104 Intermittent Fasting and the “Clean Fast” - with Gin Stephens

Cynthia spoke with her longtime friend and intermittent faster Gin Stephens! Gin is the author of “Delay, Don’t Deny: Living and Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle,” an Amazon #1 best seller in the weight loss category and the #1 new release “Fast. Feast. Repeat.” Gin has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014. This lifestyle shift allowed her to lose over 80 pounds and keep it off for good.

4 Jul 202053min

Ep. 103 Find Your Identity to Reach Your Goals - with Andrew Horn!

Ep. 103 Find Your Identity to Reach Your Goals - with Andrew Horn!

In this episode, Cynthia spoke with Andrew Horn, an entrepreneur, speaker, and writer. He is the founder of Tribute, an online collaborative video montage website, as well as Dreams for Kids DC, an award-winning non-profit. After stepping down from Dreams for Kids DC, he went on to find another non-profit venture called AbilityList, the Craigslist for people with disabilities. Delivering a TEDx talk at 21, he went on to speak at conferences like the United Nations and Colleges.

27 Jun 202051min

Ep. 102 Change Your Health Through Diet and All About Oxalates! - with Monique Attinger

Ep. 102 Change Your Health Through Diet and All About Oxalates! - with Monique Attinger

In this episode, Cynthia spoke with Monique Attinger, a certified Holistic Nutritionist. As a Low Ox Coach, she consults her clients in reaching their health goals by limiting Oxalate intake. If you’ve been doing everything right and still don’t feel well, you could have oxalate-related inflammation!

20 Jun 202047min

Ep. 101 Keto and Fasting the RIGHT Way – with Ben Azadi

Ep. 101 Keto and Fasting the RIGHT Way – with Ben Azadi

In this episode, Cynthia spoke with Ben Azadi. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp, a program designed to help people learn about Keto, Fasting, and more. He is also a 3x best-selling author of “The Perfect Health Booklet,” “The intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet,” and “The Power of Sleep.” Known as “The Health Detective,” he helps his clients investigate their dysfunctions and educates them to a healthier lifestyle.

13 Jun 202047min

Ep. 100 Financial Wellness is Everyday Wellness - with Mike Young

Ep. 100 Financial Wellness is Everyday Wellness - with Mike Young

In this episode, Cynthia spoke with Mike Young. Mike is the founder of the Makeover Master, host of “Made Over Podcast,” author of “Made Over: How to Create A Powerful Brand that Will Transform Your Business & Save Your Life," and a seasoned entrepreneur.

5 Jun 202057min

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