What is VO2 Max? Did you know that your VO2 Max not only impacts your athletic performance but also serves as a key longevity indicator? This episode’s guest is Michael Joyner, M.D., a physician-researcher and one of the world’s leading experts on human performance and exercise physiology. Using humans as his model system, he has made major contributions to understanding muscle and skin blood flow, blood pressure regulation, and human athletic performance. In this episode, Mike and I discuss: Th...
Oct 09, 2023•46 min
What are the benefits of regular, comprehensive bloodwork? This episode's guest is Dan Garner, the founder of Team Garner, Inc., which offers high-level personalized online training and nutritional coaching for world-class results. His coaching resume is second to none, having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 13 different sports. His clientele includes Superbowl champions, UFC title winners, NBA championship winners, Olympic gold medalists, hall-of-fame inductees, and Hollywood cel...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing? This episode’s guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes. In the full episode, Thomas and I discuss: Longevity and the keys to slowing down aging The habits linked to a longer, healthier life Hormetic stresso...
Sep 21, 2023•10 min
Can you live a longer, healthier life without sacrificing the things you enjoy doing? This episode’s guest is Thomas DeLauer, a nutrition and business performance coach with over 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Thomas built his name around helping busy people live longer, healthier, and happier lives by making small diet and lifestyle changes. In this episode, Thomas and I discuss: Longevity and the keys to slowing down aging The habits linked to a longer, healthier life Hormetic stressors a...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On the quest to understand the aging process and how to slow it down, the world of longevity research is anything but straightforward. Scientists have long been exploring a variety of pathways that may influence lifespan, cellular health, and overall well-being. Two prominent figures in the longevity research space, Dr. Charles Brenner and Dr. David Sinclair, offer contrasting views on some key aspects of aging, such as the role of NAD and sirtuins. In this episode Charles and I discuss this pap...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Today, I dive deep into the world of bloodwork, DNA, and fitness tracking with none other than Dr. Renee Deehan, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence at Inside Tracker. As she spearheads a team dedicated to mining the world's most comprehensive dataset on these subjects, Dr. Deehan's insights reveal the cutting-edge role AI plays in revolutionizing how we understand our blood. Together, we'll unpack how AI is reshaping bloodwork analysis and its pivotal role in the early detecti...
Aug 28, 2023•44 min
Today we're going to be diving into testosterone. I know there's a lot of noise on social media right now pertaining to the global decline in testosterone for males. While social media can provide a great source of information, there's also a lot of misinformation. This episode’s guest is Saad Alam, Co-Founder and CEO at Hone Health, the modern men's health platform that offers personalized care with data driven insights, licensed physician consultations, and medications, all from home. Saad and...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, I interview KITTENS, an extraordinary DJ, producer, and advocate in the human rights space. We embark on a deep and insightful conversation that explores everything from women's value in society, mental health, and the diagnosis and management of ADHD, to the impacts of technology on dopamine, relationships, and even the intriguing subject of brown noise. KITTENS opens up about her personal journey, shares her unique perspective on following feelings instead of rigid plans, and ...
Jul 31, 2023•46 min
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to achieve that sweet slumber you desperately crave? You're not alone. In our fast-paced modern world, chronic insomnia and sleep disturbances are all too common, with about a third of adults regularly struggling to sleep. The culprits? Everything from work stress to hefty schedules that often lead to insomnia, abbreviated sleep times, and groggy mornings. Consequently, an increasing number of people are turning to sleeping pills, hoping ...
Jul 28, 2023•13 min
Human connection and relationships are often overlooked as part of your wellness. A peak performance lifestyle involves optimizing all parts of your health. Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills that you can learn to help you perform at the highest level. In this episode I talk to Evy Poumpouras, former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, co-host of Bravo TV’s competition series Spy Games, and author of the best-selling book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This episode’s guest is Prakriti Gaba. She earned her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed internal medicine training at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. She is a physician and senior cardiology fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her research interests involve investigating novel treatments for coronary artery disease as well as rethinking clinical trial design. In this episode, Dr Gaba and I discuss: What c...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min
We all know that stress can have a negative impact on our health, but did you know that fear can too? In this podcast episode, Dr. Casey Means dives deep into the link between fear, stress, and metabolic dysfunction. She explains how chronic stress, childhood trauma, and even the media can all contribute to chronic inflammation, which is linked to metabolic dysfunction and a variety of chronic diseases. Dr. Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic ...
Jul 03, 2023•51 min
This episode’s guest is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and metabolic health expert, author, and speaker. Her two TEDx talks on intermittent fasting and women’s health have gotten over 14 million views on YouTube! She’s incredibly passionate about using the healing power of nutrition to help women live healthy lives and it shows in everything she does. In this episode, Cynthia and I discuss: How sleep and stress uniquely affect women’s health. The best lab tests for understanding your hormon...
Jun 26, 2023•45 min
This episode’s guest is Rennae Stubbs, champion tennis player, coach, and commentator. She hosts The Power Hour on Amazon Prime and is a full-time commentator for ESPN tennis. Rennae was ranked world No.1 in doubles in 2000 and represented Australia at four successive Summer Olympic Games. She has coached and advised many tennis champions, including Serena Williams during her final grand slam tournament in 2022. In this episode, Rennae and I discuss: The top 3 things you can do to improve your m...
Jun 12, 2023•58 min
This podcast episode delves into the science of VO2 Max - the maximum oxygen volume one can use during intense exercise, and its pivotal role not just in athletic performance but also in longevity. Exploring the biological underpinnings, the episode illuminates how this key physiological measure relates to our body's efficiency in oxygen usage and energy production. It details how factors like genetics, age, sex, altitude, and training status impact VO2 Max. Joining me today is co-founder of PNO...
Jun 06, 2023•44 min
This episode's guest is Dr. Vincent Pedre, Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness. He believes the gut is the gateway to wellness and has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their gut-related health issues with his proprietary “blueprint” for healing the gut, the Gut C.A.R.E. Program. In this episode, Dr Pedre and I discuss: Why your gut is the foundation upon which your health is built. What you should be eating for a healthy gut microbiom...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This episode's guest is Don Saladino, coach, keynote speaker, and personal trainer to the stars. Don is a passionate advocate for healthy living and fitness. He believes that everyone can achieve their fitness goals, regardless of their age, fitness level, or background. He is committed to helping his clients reach their full potential and live their best lives and this episode shows just that. In this episode, Don and I discuss: Don’s mindset on work and how he got his start The pros and cons o...
May 15, 2023•58 min
This episode’s guest is Chris Palmer, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He explains the important connection between nutrition, metabolism, and mental health and his pioneering work using the ketogenic diet to successfully treat patients with various mental illnesses, including depression and schizophrenia. I was absolutely blown away by this episode. In this episode Dr Palmer and I discuss: How mental illnesses aren't genetic d...
May 01, 2023•46 min
In this short episode I discuss the best supplements to take for brain health and the ones I love most. This segment is taken from Dr Gabrielle Lyons podcast where she interviewed me. Enjoy. Sponsors: LMNT - drinklmnt.com/NEURO - CODE NEURO Timeline - timelinenutrition.com/neuro - CODE NEURO The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram : louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube : Louisa Nicola The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram : @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanic...
Apr 24, 2023•12 min
This episode’s guest is Dr. Joe Zundell, a cancer biologist with over 10 years of cancer research experience. He received his PhD in cancer biology and much of his published research has focused on finding new therapies, the treatment of many different cancer types on epigenetic and metabolic characteristics of cancer. I often find cancer is misunderstood. This topic is super important to everybody, especially myself. I know that many people have known somebody that's been affected by this cruel...
Apr 17, 2023•52 min
Cold exposure, including ice baths has been getting a bad rep in the last 2 weeks due to misleading studies cited by many “performance experts” These studies are lacking evidence due to - in part- small sample sizes: studies often include a limited number of participants, making it difficult to generalize the results and gender bias: Some studies have only included participants of one gender, which may not provide a comprehensive understanding of potential benefits. Joining me today to discuss t...
Mar 27, 2023•34 min
Max Lugavere is a science journalist and New York Times bestselling author on a mission to help people feel better, live longer, and maximize their brain health by optimizing their diet. On this episode, Max will speak about nutrition and dementia. With so many conflicting views on which nutrition route to take towards staving off Alzheimer's disease, there is too much confusion so Max provides a great overview of what route to take according to clinical data. Alzheimer's disease, one of the mos...
Mar 13, 2023•43 min
Did you know that our skin is the largest organ in the body? Despite its importance, many of us struggle with keeping it young, healthy, and firm. Today I speak with Dr Brad Stanfield, a medical doctor practising in New Zealand who speaks about various ways to optimise your life for longevity but one of his topics really stood out to me- how to reverse skin ageing. In this episode Dr Brad and I discuss: What do we currently know and understand when it comes to longevity? What are the biggest mis...
Mar 06, 2023•41 min
I have come across numerous stories that are both shocking and intriguing. The connection between nutrition and depression is a topic that has captured my attention. After all, who knew that what we eat could affect our mood in such a significant way? Recent research has shown that nutrition plays a significant role in the development and management of depression. How? People with depression are often deficient in several key nutrients involved in modulating inflammation, neurogenesis, and aspec...
Feb 27, 2023•44 min
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of improving your longevity, you're not alone. But we're here to tell you that it doesn't have to be complicated. Today, we have a very special guest, Dr. Howard Luks, who is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. When I first met Howard he was giving so much advise to his large following on longevity., I mean, an orthopaedic surgeon giving longevity advice? Well it turns out that Howard is the author of the best selling ...
Feb 22, 2023•52 min
The compelling and robust body of evidence of ergogenic — enhancing physical performance — effects of creatine supplementation (5 g/day) are well-documented. Besides the evidence supporting its efficacy in increasing exercise performance/muscle function, muscle strength, and lean mass, there is literature suggesting that creatine may also be beneficial for brain health. Joining me today to discuss this is mike Mutzel. Mike is wildly popular in the health, fitness and nutrition space garnering te...
Feb 20, 2023•32 min
Good posture is about more than standing up straight: It can change your mood, alleviate pain, rid your body of stressful tension, and may be the difference between getting that raise you’ve wanted and attracting your ideal mate, or not. But in order to reap all those benefits, the body must be properly integrated. Celebrity movement coach and manual therapist Aaron Alexander offers a revolutionary approach to body alignment to build strength, reduce pain, and put you on a direct path to peak pe...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Today, we're joined by the powerhouse, Dr. Jordan Shallow. He's a multifaceted expert in the field of chiropractic, strength and conditioning, and performance consulting. Not only is he the founder and CEO of Prescript, but he's also the Medical Director for House of Athlete and a co-host of his own radio show. With a background that includes being the former chiropractor at Apple world headquarters and the head strength and conditioning coach for the Stanford University Rugby team, Dr. Shallow ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
A new human study has shown a significant 29% improvement in the cognitive abilities of Alzheimer's disease patients who take a combination of supplements. I'll be delving into this study in this episode. Study can be found here : Sponsor: KETONE-IQ- 20% DISCOUNT - NEURO20 https://hvmn. com /NEURO Glycine and sleep newsletter- click here You can follow me or contact me here --- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram : louisanicola_ Twitter : louisanicola_ YouTube : Louisa Nicola The Neuro ...
Feb 08, 2023•9 min
Max Lugavere is a science journalist and New York Times bestselling author on a mission to help people feel better, live longer, and maximize their brain health by optimizing their diet. On this episode, Max will introduce dementia, discuss public policies around Alzheimer’s disease, and discuss modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for AD prevention. Join Max Lugavere and learn how food can help protect your brain and your overall health. Alzheimer's disease, one of the most dreaded condit...
Feb 06, 2023•31 min
