Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
This episode I discuss the science and practice of fasting also called time-restricted feeding. I review the data on how limiting food intake to specific portions of every 24-hour cycle (or fasting lo...
11 Okt 20212h 20min
Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health | Dr. Craig Heller
This episode I am joined by Dr. Craig Heller, Ph.D., Professor of Biology at Stanford University and world expert on the science of temperature regulation. We discuss how the body and brain maintain t...
4 Okt 20211h 46min
Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
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. I describe what it does and the neural circuits inv...
27 Sep 20212h 11min
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
This episode I discuss medical research on psychedelic compounds with Dr. Matthew Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We discuss the bi...
20 Sep 20212h 47min
ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus
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...
13 Sep 20212h 12min
Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
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 protei...
6 Sep 20212h 11min
Science of Stress, Testosterone & Free Will | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
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 ...
30 Aug 20211h 26min
Understanding & Conquering Depression
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 ...
23 Aug 20211h 57min
