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The Neuro Experience

Louisa Nicola & Pursuit Networkwww.theneuroexperience.com

This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous. Find Louisa on Instagram @louisanicola_

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91: Healthy Brain, Happy Life - How to Train Your Brain | DR. WENDY SUZUKI

Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the New York University Center for Neural Science and popular science communicator. She is the author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better..In this episode we discuss: 1. Different forms of anxiety and how to treat it2. Memory and how to train it 3. Exercise and it's effects on brain health 4. Meditation and how it effects the brain5. The importance of a morning routine .Find...

May 25, 201932 min

95: How to INFLUENCE the fitness industry | DEVON LEVESQUE & CHASE WEBER

I interviewed Devon and Chase at 1 hotels West Hollywood and was blown away by the vision they have for their personal brands within the fitness world! We discussed the following:1. How to make it as a health and wellness coach 2. What fitness means to them 3. Misconceptions within the industry 4. How to become a health and wellness coach5. What to focus on in your journey 6. Difference between NY and LA fitness world .Devon’s life has been completely submerged by fitness since. His Grandfather ...

May 22, 201931 min

What's Your ONE thing? | SUNDAY FIRE

Your week starts on Sunday. What is the one thing you will be focusing on this week? It's time to FOCUS! The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram : @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanicola_ YouTube : @Louisa Nicola The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr...

May 13, 20194 min

90: Sport, Spirituality, Entrepreneurship and Humanitarianism | DAVID MELTZER

Dave Meltzer is currently the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing one of the world’s leading sports & entertainment marketing agencies, which he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. Prior to S1M, he was CEO of the world’s first smartphone, the PC-E Phone, and later became CEO of the world’s most notable sports agency, Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. He is an award-winning humanitarian, an international keynote speaker, best-selling author, Chairman of the Unstoppable Foundat...

May 12, 201919 min

88: 13 Things Mentally Strong People DON'T Do | AMY MORIN

There is a ted ex talk that is called the secret to getting mentally strong that has been viewed 9 million times which makes it one of the most popular talks of all times and that was presented by psychotherapist Amy Morin. Her book is called 13 things mentally strong people don’t do and she’s here with us at the Everlast HQ to talk to us about this!------------------Say hi to Amy: https://bit.ly/2LuMDJm-------------------------Website: www.neuroathletics.com.auEmail: hello@neuroathletics.coInst...

May 09, 201932 min

89: Heart and Hustle. How Great Leaders are Born | CLAUDE SILVER

Ok where do I start? Claude Silver holds the second-most important position at VaynerMedia as Gary Vaynerchuk's right-hand woman. Handpicked for this role by the CEO himself, Silver understands what it means to connect heart and hustle. The chief heart officer is in touch with the heartbeat of every single person; over 750 people across five offices. At first glance, an overwhelming task to some, but for Claude managing teams brings her peace and happiness. Through service leadership, Claude's p...

May 08, 201932 min

87: Why Your Aren't Happy and How to Change it | Dr. Catherine Sanderson

What is happiness? It’s amazing to think that we live in a society where we literally need to be trained on how to be happy! This area caught my interest when I was reading into the neuroscience of depression. So I went on to read many articles and literature and came about this book called, The Positive Shift, written by Catherine Sanderson and I knew that she had to come onto the podcast. Catherine got her Phd from Princeton University and in this episode she is going to talk to us about the s...

May 03, 201926 min

86: The Science Behind Posture and How It Affects Your Brain | Annette Verpillot

Hey athletes, I am super excited to bring this science based episode to you today, it had an incredibly profound effect on me and i elieve it will on you too!When considering chronic pain, posture is often overlooked. What if understanding posture and the connections of the body could be the key to prevention?Annette Verpillot is the founder of Posturepro, a health company specializing in body neuromechanics and Posturology.Today, she is regarded as one of the most experienced Posturologists in ...

Apr 27, 201937 min

85: How Words Can Change Your Brain | LIZ HERNANDEZ

As a former radio host and entertainment reporter for Access Hollywood, E! News and MTV, Liz Hernandez’s career has been built on words, but no chapter more than the one she is currently living with Wordaful, a video and live event series that underscores the importance of how we communicate with others and ourselves.Liz's mother lost her speech, as a result of Alzheimer’s. The diagnosis ultimately pushed Liz's decision to leave her job as a co-host of Access Hollywood and pursue Wordaful full-t...

Apr 23, 201937 min

Why You Can’t Control Other People | SUNDAY FIRE

As we all know, we can’t control anyone else’s behavior, and we can’t make another person want to or be able to change. But we can always make the choice to shift our attention inward, to focus the lens of curiosity onto ourselves. And remember, by investigating our own experience, we are not condoning the behavior that triggers our suffering, nor are we assuming responsibility for having caused it. Getting curious about what is happening inside us in a particular situation, naming it, understan...

Apr 21, 20195 min

84: The Science of Overtraining | OLIVIA AMATO

If a little exercise is good for you, more must be better, right? Yes, but only up to a point. When it comes to exercise volume, there is a “dose-response relationship,” which means that the more you work out, the more benefits you will achieve, but there is a tipping point beyond which the amount of exercise you perform can do more harm than good. This point can be reached by one or both of the following two ways:1. Too much exercise without enough recovery2. Chronic underfuelingThis tipping po...

Apr 18, 201937 min

83: How to Get More Done with the World's Most Productive Man | CRAIG BALLANTYNE

Craig’s life story is a perfect example of how the Perfect Day Formula works. Once a victim of crippling anxiety, Craig used his 5 Pillars of Success to create clearly defined goals and action plans leading him to overcome his obstacles and build multiple seven-figure businesses.In this episode Craig and I discuss: His famous productivity hacksWhy you SHOULDN'T start a podcast Why you need to double down on social media How to execute on your goals Why entrepreneurs experience anxiety Neuro Athl...

Apr 17, 201929 min

82: How to Keep the Vision When Everything Is Going Wrong | CHASE WEBER

What if you were on the streets hustling from the age of 15 with nowhere to go and nothing to your name but a vision in your mind? What if you could 100X your mindset to get the life that you always dreamed of? It's not impossible and our guest today Chase Weber is an example of that. .Chase is the creator and owner of the 3-3-3 Method, which incorporates the perfect mix of strength, power and stability exercises. Veteran instructor at Unbreakable Performance Gym (LA) named “Most Elite Gym in Am...

Apr 05, 201958 min

81: A Vegan Warrior Who Will Stop at NOTHING | KIM CONSTABLE

So how does someone wake up one day and say "I am going to be the worlds BEST vegan athlete" ? It seems crazy but not for Kim Constable who is forging a new path in the world of fitness. .Kim started many online businesses back in 2009 after the stress of running a business and raising four kids. She literally dropped to her knees one day and started crying. After the realisation came that something need to change she went full throttle into becoming the best of the best. .In this episode Kim di...

Apr 02, 201959 min

80: The Key Pillar to Human Performance, SLEEP

The modern elite athlete knows that physical conditioning and good nutrition are critical in reaching peak athletic performance; however, sleep, while often overlooked, plays an equally important role. In recent years, it’s become clear that the quality and quantity of sleep obtained by elite athletes can be the edge between winning and losing on game-day..This exert of Pete Bill's was taken from the NFL site, I did not personally interview him but this insight on sleep for athletic performance ...

Mar 26, 20198 min

79: From Autoimmune Disease to World Champion | MIKE LEE

Mike Lee is in the house!! Not Literally, he didn’t come to the Everlast HQ but we did record a kick ass episode for you all. .With a 21-0 perfect professional record that includes 11 KO’s, Mike Lee is a bright, hardworking quick learning, power-punching professional boxer with a deep motivation to be a champion..I am so excited to present this episode to you all, I hope you find alot of content within it and use it to build the powerhouse of your body. YOUR BRAIN!.Find me here:Website: www.neur...

Mar 21, 201923 min

78: The Morning Routine of a Millionaire

Goor morning my little Neuro Athletes. I am so pumped today, the sun is out and the weather here in NYC is warmer so I wanted to share with you this insightful recording about my favourite topic- THE MORNING ROUTINE. .This morning routine will make you a millionaire, IN MY EYES!.Life is busy. It can feel impossible to move toward your dreams. If you have a full-time job and kids, it’s even harder.How do you move forward?If you don’t purposefully carve time out every day to progress and improve —...

Mar 20, 201915 min

77: How YOUTH Athletes can Build an Unbeatable Mindset

Sports provide kids with many opportunities for growth and mastery. But all too often, competitive events are approached with a FIXED mindset. .When kids want to quit after a loss, make excuses rather than accepting setbacks, or even cheat in order to win, they’re signaling the need for a new perspective..In extreme cases, they may even become anxious, avoiding sports or competition altogether..Fortunately, there’s another way of approaching athletic competition and in today's episode I talk to ...

Mar 17, 201923 min

76: Win at Life Even When You Lost Your Way | ALEX SILVER-FAGAN

Each one of us is sailing uncharted seas every day. Few of us have any idea where we want to sail and most are stuck in a lull in the middle of the sea hoping for a miracle, but what happens if that miracle doesn't show up on it's own?.In this episode I got to interview the wonderful Alex Silver-Fagan, NYC fitness influencer, NIKE master trainer and Performix trainer where she shares her entire story in an inspiring and uplifting way..This episode is filled with nuggets of gold! I hope you enjoy...

Mar 14, 201942 min

75: Broke, Alone, Sexually Abused to Self Mastery | ELI NASH

Imagine being sexually abused from a young age with nowhere to go, nobody to talk to and nobody to help? Well that was the life of Eli Nash and in this episode, Eli shares his struggles, heart breaks and lessons that he endured and overcame to get to where he is today. .Website: www.neuroathletics.com.auEmail: hello@neuroathletics.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuroathletics_Personal Website: www.thediamondboss.comTwitter: https://twitte...

Mar 13, 201931 min

74: Becoming Cliterate - How to Have Sex | IAN KERNER

Dr. Ian Kerner joins me today in the Everlast studio for an exciting and very different episode then what we are all used to!.Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues. Ian is regularly quoted as an expert in various media, with appearances on The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and NPR. He lectures frequently on topics related to sex a...

Mar 06, 201933 min

73: The Neuroscience of Happiness - How to be Happy.

Neuro athlete, you get all kinds of happiness advice on the internet from people who don't know what they're talking about. Don't trust them..Actually, don't trust me either. Trust neuroscientists. They study that grey blob in your head all day and have learned a lot about what truly will make you happy.In this episode I discuss the way your brain rewires to make you happy and 5 strategies you can implement today to make you a happier person! .Website: www.neuroathletics.com.auEmail: hello@neuro...

Mar 04, 201910 min

72: The Neuroscience of Focus | SUNDAY FIRE

Sunday fire is BACK! Neuro athletes, to achieve any level of success we must learn how to maintain FOCUS. .In today's bite size episode I talk to you about how your brain works when it focuses and loses focus, I also give you 3 strategies to use and implement immediately to increase and retain focus and attention. .Website: www.neuroathletics.com.auEmail: hello@neuroathletics.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuroathletics_Personal Website:...

Mar 03, 201913 min

71: Pro Skater Turned Businessman | MIKEY TAYLOR

You can't stop a winner. Mikey knew he was different the first time he held a skateboard in his hand. I am lucky enough to call Mikey my friend and I am excited to share his story with you all! .Mikey credits skater Paul Rodriguez Jr for bringing him onto the City Stars team, which gave him his big break into pro skating. His companies include Commune Capital, Villager Coconut Water, Saint Archer Brewery & SOVRN Skateboards. This interview documents the story of how Mikey:1. How he Became A ...

Feb 28, 201931 min

70: Mistakes Cost Nothing When You Know Who You Are | ERIKA HAMMOND

How many mistakes have you made in your life? Were they really mistakes or were they a step into another direction? .Today, Rumble's founding trainer, Erika Hammond joins me in the studio and gives me a complete run down on her life from where she was born and raised to how she became a fitness queen in the heart of NYC as one of the world's largest boxing gyms founding trainer. .We go over: How Rumble recruits their staff What it takes to WIN in NYC fitness industry Her daily fitness routineHer...

Feb 21, 201936 min

69: How to Win by Showing up Every Damn Day | BOBBY MAXIMUS

How do you get to achieve your goals? By breaking them down into bite size goals and showing up every single day. No days off. .Bobby Maximus joins us in an interview today, he is one of the world’s foremost fitness authorities. He’s the creator of The Maximus Gym and director of Project Maximus, one of the country’s most elite and hardcore training programs. He is a former UFC Fighter and BJJ World Champion who has broken multiple power-endurance world records.Bobby has trained under some of th...

Feb 20, 201935 min

68: Unapologetically Breaking Down Barriers | Jera Foster-Fell

Imagine going through an intense 10 week training camp to become a soul cycle instructor and not getting the job? Jera Foster, is a social media influencer who is empowering women to feel comfortable in her skin. .She's a trailblazer on Instagram with a cult following who love her humour and her real authentic messages. In this episode Jera shares her journey and touches on the following: 1. Working as a graphic designer 2. Becoming a Soul Cycle instructor3. Dealing with and managing anxiety 4. ...

Feb 14, 201939 min

67: Gut Health & Overcoming Depression | MARK METRY

Mark is a global top 100 podcast host and LinkedIn superstar! Today he interviews Billionaires, New York Times Bestselling Authors and Legendary World-Class human beings on his podcast but once a upon a time he couldn't make direct eye contact with anyone and suffered from social anxiety from not living the life I was strategically designed to live.In this episode he discuses his journey in health, business and social media. So many nuggets of gold in this episode, I hope you love it!Learn how t...

Feb 11, 201932 min

66: Dopamine and it's Role in Love, Success & Addiction | Dr. DANIEL LIEBERMAN

Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them?Why is addiction “perfectly logical” to an addict? Why does love change so quickly from passion to disinterest? Why are some people diehard liberals and others hardcore conservatives? Why are we always hopeful for solutions even in the darkest times--and so good at figuring them out?.Ever wanted to know more about SEROTONIN? In today's episode I got to chat with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman. Following medical school, Dan spent fou...

Feb 09, 201926 min

65: Navigate Your Health, Navigate Your Life | KIRSTY GODSO

"I sacrifice a lot consistently for my career. And that’s a choice I make but it’s often hard and it’s never outwardly seen. I gave up my HIIT program GRIT to chase my Nike dream with no promise it would come into fruition. It was absolute heartbreak for 2 years for me and still hurts." In this episode I got to interview the fantastic Kirsty Godso, Nike master trainer, founder of PYRO and made of. She is inspiring people all over the world through her passion for health and fitness. Major points...

Feb 08, 201949 min
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