Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function | Dr. David Berson
In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Berson, Ph.D., Professor & Chairman of Neuroscience at Brown University. Dr. Berson discovered the neurons in your eye that set your biological rhythms for sleep...
13 Dec 20211h 46min
Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear
In this episode, I discuss fear and trauma, including the neural circuits involved in the "threat reflex" and how specific experiences and memories come to activate that system. I also discuss how our...
6 Dec 20212h 8min
How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss
In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, and one of the founding members of the field of evolutionary psychology. Dr. Buss descri...
29 Nov 20212h 7min
The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice
In this episode, I discuss the science of gratitude, which has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to have tremendous positive effects on mental and physical health. I explain, however, that most comm...
22 Nov 20211h 20min
Time Perception & Entrainment by Dopamine, Serotonin & Hormones
In this episode, I discuss how our brain and body track time and the role that neurochemicals, in particular dopamine and serotonin, but also hormones such as melatonin, allow us to orient ourselves i...
15 Nov 20211h 9min
How to Exercise for Strength Gains & Hormone Optimization | Dr. Duncan French
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Duncan French, Ph.D., the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute and a world-class performance specialist. We discuss specific resistance (weight...
8 Nov 20211h 25min
Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System
This episode teaches you a lot about the immune system, immune-brain interactions and offers 12 potential tools for enhancing immune system function. I discuss how our immune system works and science-...
1 Nov 20211h 54min
Timing Your Light, Food, & Exercise for Optimal Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar
In this episode, I host Dr. Samer Hattar, Ph.D., Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Hattar is a world-renowned expert on how viewing li...
25 Okt 20212h 10min
