overworked and almost burned out after doing crazy hours at training and at work that my sleep quality was so poor it was basically non-existant. Working hours reached, at their worst, nearly 100 per week – average was easily over 60. So where did I cut the time for working out and socialization? You got it right, sleep. Since 2016 I had been trying out different supplements, technologies, mattresses, pillows, beds, bedrooms, and all kinds of herbs for achieving better sleep. But nothing can mak...
Apr 17, 2022•9 min
This episode is a discussion between Louisa Nicola and Robbie Bent, CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. In this episode we discuss the science of breathing, the physiological benefits of engaging in deliberate breath-work protocols each day and the powerful connection between the brain and breathing. Breath-work is the one magical tool in my wellness toolkit that I can always rely on whenever I’m feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or ...
Apr 11, 2022•43 min
Should athletes turn to blood tests to improve their performance? Blood tests can help athletes measure specific biomarkers related to performance and give them an edge over the competition. The unfortunate truth is that not many people know the ins and outs of blood work. In this episode you will learn about the specific markers to order when getting blood work. We look at : Blood glucose regulation Lipid Panels CMP: Liver and Gallbladder Markers CBC, Iron, and Inflammatory Markers sex hormones...
Apr 04, 2022•28 min
Whether you’re competing at an elite level or you’re simply staying active to promote overall health, sleep is vital to your athletic performance and muscle recovery. When you put your body through repetitive motions in sports, you increase the risk of associated injuries and fatigue. Not only does quality sleep repair and rejuvenate the body to stimulate muscle growth, but it also sharpens the mind and boosts mental clarity to prepare your brain to learn and retain new skills. Dr. Amy Bender is...
Mar 22, 2022•33 min
Controlling impulsive behavior depends on keeping your logical, thinking brain active and in control and not letting the emotional brain hijack your behavior. So today’s episode is dedicated to the one thing you can do this week to manage your impulses and manage the urge to do something, say something or react to something that can damage your career. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram : louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube : Louisa Nicola The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Insta...
Mar 20, 2022•7 min
The small things that you think don't matter each day can build up over time, compound and have a negative effect on your performance. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram : louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube : Louisa Nicola 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. R...
Mar 13, 2022•9 min
Sabina Hazan is a gastroenterologist with over 22 years of experience in clinical trials and is the Founder and CEO at both Ventura Clinical Trials and Malibu Specialty Center. In this episode you will learn: 1. The link between the gut microbiome and COVID-19 2. Controversy around clinical trials - FDA regulations 3. Bifidobacteria 4. How the immune system is linked to the gut 5. What is Dysbiosis and how can we correct a leaky gut 6. Sabine touches on the history of the gut microbiome 7. Gut h...
Mar 07, 2022•53 min
I had a realisation on the weekend with one of my NBA athletes and had to put this out there for you all. Eight Sleep - get $150 off using code NEURO Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram : louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube : Louisa Nicola 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 S...
Mar 06, 2022•6 min
It's well known that F1 drivers are some of the fittest athletes in the world, but how do they train and what do they eat? What I didn't know was that necks, shoulders, and an athlete's overall core is under tremendous strain through every turn on every lap for the entire 90 minutes of a race. Drivers must therefore be strong athletes with high stamina reserves. Daniel Ricciardo’s workout regime is a carefully constructed assortment of physical challenges designed to push his body to the limit, ...
Feb 28, 2022•41 min
Sergey Young, founder of the $100 million Longevity Vision Fund and author of the new book, "The Science and Technology of Growing Young," joins The Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola to talk about health, lifespan, longevity and the technology involved in growing younger. If you could live for 150 years, would you? Segey's goal is to live to 200 and to find an affordable way for everyone else to do the same. In this episode you will learn how Sergey is planning to do this as he shares his view...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Meet Hellah Sidibe . Born in Mali, Hellah emigrated from to the States from West Africa when he was a teen, becoming a professional soccer player and now, a U.S. citizen and the first Black person to ever run 3,000 miles across America. In this episode we discuss: 1. Hellah's journey from birth to now 2. His mindset running through America- mental performance 3. How to start running with no fitness 4. How Hellah grew his media presence 5. His inspiration to keep pushing through the pain 6. What ...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Season after season, today’s sports superstars seem to defy the limits of physical aging that inevitably sideline their competitors. How much of the difference is genetic destiny and how much can be attributed to better training, medicine and technology? Dr Andy Galpin is a tenured professor in the Center for Sport Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Andy is an expert in muscle biology/physiology in particular muscle fiber types. In this episode you will learn: 1. Science of VO2 MAX testing for ...
Jan 31, 2022•41 min
Little did I know that your mouth can be the gateway to several health problems that extend beyond a toothache or cavity. It might sound like a horror movie but the fact is, if you have certain species of pathogenic oral bacteria in your gums, they could be slowly making their way into your brain as you read this. These bacteria among 100s of others responsible for oral health issues, including tooth decay, cavities and periodontal disease (or gum disease). Dr. Steven Lin sits down with host of ...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Doug Evans is joining us today to speak about the powerful effects of sprouting. This conversation opened my eyes to the possibilities of sprouts. This compound is present in all cruciferous vegetables. In animal studies, when glucoraphanin is chewed or swallowed, it produces a cancer-protective compound SULFORAPHANE. This sulforaphane absorbs toxins from the body and flushes them out through urine. The best way to get sulforaphane is to sprout your broccoli organic seeds in your own home. At be...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr
When it comes to sleep, Vitamin D impacts brain regions involved in sleep regulation and sleep wake cycles. The exact mechanisms by which Vitamin D affects and regulates these sleep mechanistic pathways is unclear, although it has been suggested that there are some areas within the brainstem that is affected by Vitamin D. Three things we will discuss: What vitamin D is- we seem to be confused Its link to sleep VItamin D values and daily doses: Articles mentioned in the episode: https://pubmed.nc...
Dec 22, 2021•19 min
To live long, healthy lives, research suggests looking towards the gut microbiome to ward off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, or type 2 diabetes. A whopping 46 million Americans are currently over 65 years of age. As Americans age, they are more at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In this part II of the podcast with Dr. Ralph Esposito, we discuss all things nutrition and hormones. We attack this from an athletic perspective and give reference to questions...
Dec 14, 2021•38 min
In this episode with Dr. Ralph Esposito, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, we talk about recovery methods and how you can recover your body and your brain in the most natural ways possible. In order to be having a high performing life, in order to reach your peak performance, you need to learn how to recover and I'm not talking about if your legs hurt or if your arms hurt. I'm talking about how can you recover your brain? How can you recover the mental aspect of the sport and why is th...
Dec 01, 2021•38 min
Today’s episode is dedicated to the problems of ‘Plateau in performance’ and how to achieve peak optimal performance by following 5 simple categories. What habits, routines, activities, and stimulations really work? What can you do daily to train your brain to achieve performance? There’s no substitute for intellectual labour, but there are ways to maintain a healthy brain and there are also ways to train your brain to work at its peak. The following five categories are strategies that you can u...
Nov 22, 2021•30 min
Dr Austin Perlmutter, MD is back on the podcast to give us a a complete overhaul of the immune system, inflammation and what we can do to optimise for both. Some types of inflammation are damaging to the body, while others, usually more transient and playing a signaling role, can be beneficial. Chronic inflammation creates reactive oxygen species that damage DNA, cellular proteins, and lipids. This type of inflammation plays a key role in the development of many diseases, including cancer, cardi...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Carrie is a a functional medicine doctor focusing on women’s health and hormones. She believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their hormones in a simplified manner and joins the podcast today to talk to us about hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol, what these hormones are, how they are disregulated and what we can do to get back on board with a healthy functioning hormonal system. Gut health is at the forefront of complaints of Americans. Some 80% of our ...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min
My guest today is a revolutionary thinker and medical doctor who’s on a mission to make you younger. Scientists now know that short-term acute “stress” has powerful health and longevity benefits, as long as the stress subsides at some point. For example, it’s long been known that exercise is good for us, but it wasn’t exactly clear why. Hormesis is the likely explanation. Consuming nothing at all can also put your body into a temporary state of nutritional adversity. Extended malnourishment is n...
Nov 03, 2021•24 min
I’m sure you are sick to death of the confusion surrounding COVID-19. I am too! The bottom line is is that there is so much confusion about what is going on and where exactly we are right now. Who should we trust? Who is right and who is just feeding us more politics? Most of the confusion comes from public officials and some physicians, those who we deem to trust, who have told lies and who have failed to abide by the laws that govern their industry. It’s hard to not be angry when you hear a tw...
Oct 29, 2021•46 min
If you're going to unlock the next level health enhancing, life lengthening and all round optimising benefits of sleep, then you're going to have to start treating a good night's rest like it matters, because it does- a whole lot. I recently interviewed Justin Medeiros , the worlds fittest man and winner of the 2021 Crossfit championships. He revealed his recovery techniques, his winning sleep routine and how he has incorporated sleep into his life to increase game day performance. The interesti...
Oct 27, 2021•40 min
There is an old saying on Wall Street that the market is driven by just three emotions: fear and greed and uncertainty. Succumbing to these three traits are the biggest challenge that most people wanting ultimate success possess. Fear is what stops us from making the hard decisions. It’s called F.O.M.O Greed pushes us to make the wrong decisions. At the end of the 20th century, extreme greed fueled a bubble. Uncertainty is a lack of confidence in our decisions. Investors face an uncertain econom...
Oct 18, 2021•59 min
This episode is a part II dedicated to understanding the sleep stages. If you haven’t done so yet, I urge you to listen to part I titled “2 Powerful Ways to Increase Your REM Sleep” so you get an understanding of the difference. Despite a better understanding of the genetic, physiological and environmental factors involved in the sleep-wake regulation, many people still don’t get enough sleep—in fact, as many as one-third are not sleep enough, according to the National Sleep Foundation. One pote...
Oct 11, 2021•30 min
We have a pandemic happening in our society. I'm not talking about COVID-19, I'm talking about the way in which coaches and trainers are training athletes without being properly credentialed. The coaching profession is ever changing. Coaches at each level of competition need to know more than just the Xs and the O's in order to be successful. As the primary individuals tasked with developing athletes from average to elite, they are challenged with not understanding how to optimise an athlete and...
Oct 04, 2021•50 min
Sleep is an important part of our lives. It improves physical and mental health. Sleep happens in stages, including REM sleep and non-REM sleep. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is the period when people dream . REM sleep enhances learning and memory, and contributes to emotional health — in complex ways. In this podcast you'll find out what REM sleep is, why it's important and how it's different from other stages of sleep. You will understand what blocks REM sleep and lastly we will go over simpl...
Sep 27, 2021•20 min
In today's episode we go over: 1. The neuroscience of decision making 2. Two crucial things you can be doing to upgrade your brain and decision making areas of your brain 3. The 1% compound effect rule I use with my athletes 4. A brief interview I did with a Wall Street Investor on his thoughts on human optimisation for risk management Sponsors of the show: Span Health : Get 35% off - code: LOUISA https://www.span.health/louisa Eight Sleep : Get $150 off- code: LOUISA https://www.eightsleep.com/...
Sep 15, 2021•26 min
Today I would like to focus on some of the scientific benefits and mechanisms at play regarding short bursts of cold exposure (both through cold water immersion and whole body cryotherapy) may have on the brain, the immune system and recovery. I will cover 3 benefits of cold immersion and one myth of cold immersion so be sure to listen all the way to the end because you might be doing this one thing that could be impacting your performance negatively. Thank you to our sponsors: Eight Sleep - Ge...
Aug 31, 2021•23 min
As long as there have been sports, there have been athletes in search of an advantage. Of all the ways to get ahead and have an inch of speed on your opponent, many have turned to performance enhancing drugs. I’m sure you’ve heard about them in just about every sport in the US, some of the best baseball players of all time have been accused of doping, American football players are regularly suspended for failing drug tests, and of course Lance Armstrong famously finally came clean about blood do...
Aug 17, 2021•27 min
