Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
I discuss the role of salt (sodium) in the nervous system and the key role that it plays in mental performance, physical performance and health. I explain how the brain senses salt levels in our body ...
14 Mar 20221h 59min
How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg
My guest this episode is Dr. Justin Sonnenburg, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University. Dr. Sonnenburg’s research focuses on how microbes in our gut impact our mental and physic...
7 Mar 20222h 8min
How to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health
In this episode, I discuss the profound effect the gut has on the nervous system. I cover the structure and function of the gut-brain axis and the role of the gut microbiome in the brain and overall h...
28 Feb 20221h 47min
Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel
My guest is Dr. David Spiegel MD, Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford Unive...
21 Feb 20221h 46min
The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment
In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners, and I...
14 Feb 20222h 28min
Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
In this episode, I discuss the transformative nature of play—how it changes our feelings, thoughts and actions and indeed, how it can rewire our brain to function better in all contexts. I explain the...
7 Feb 20221h 41min
Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity
In this episode, I discuss ways to set up your workspace to optimize productivity, focus and creativity. I discuss how to adjust light, physically arrange your work environment, and leverage body post...
31 Jan 20221h 35min
Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum
My guest is Dr. Alia Crum, Associate (tenured) Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab. Dr. Crum is a world expert on mindsets and beliefs and how t...
24 Jan 20221h 35min
