Karl Sterling Podcast

Can the adult brain actually repair itself? On this episode of The Karl Sterling Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, one of the world’s leading researchers on ketogenic metabolism and exogenous ketones. We look at where metabolism, movement, and brain health meet. We dig into how ketones act as both fuel and signal for the brain. We discuss why combining ketones with exercise may crea...

What if most of how you age is up to you, and not your genes? In this episode, Karl Sterling sits down with Dr. Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM. He’s a physician, the founder of NutritionFacts.org and the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die , How Not to Diet and his latest book, How Not to Age . Dr. Greger has spent his career making nutrition research something anyone can use. In this...

From the archives: my 2021 conversation with Joel Taylor, one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers in the world. Over a career of more than 40 years, Joel has toured and recorded with an incredible range of artists, from rock and pop to jazz, fusion, Latin and world music. He’s played with Allan Holdsworth, Al Di Meola, Andy Summers (The Police), Stanley Clarke, Joe Sample, Frank Gambale,...

In Septmber of 2026, at the Sensory Intelligence Summit near Phoenix, a retired Marine opened the Sunday morning session and got the whole day started with real energy. I knew right away I wanted him on the podcast. My guest is Marc Rodriguez, a retired U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant with 21 years of service and the founder and CEO of Manifest Fitness Institute in Dallas, Texas. Marc is an educator,...

In April, 2018, on my very first trip to Mexico, I met Dr. Cynthia López at a symposium in Monterrey. Since then she has earned her PhD, contributed a chapter on Parkinson’s nutrition to my books, and kept doing research where nutrition, health and technology meet. It was great to reconnect with her. In this episode we talk about why people keep eating foods they know are bad for them, and how get...

Your brain. Your body. Your bones. They're not three separate problems. They're one system, and when you train them together, everything changes. I'm Karl Sterling, founder of NeuroMotor Training. My new book, *Brain Body Bones*, shows how movement rewires the brain, strengthens the body, and builds bones that last I'm honored to share these pages with an incredible team of contributing experts: D...

Living with Parkinson's can feel like your body is slowly writing a story you didn't choose. But your brain is still listening, still adapting, still capable of change. I'm Karl Sterling, founder of NeuroMotor Training, and I wrote Parkinson's Regeneration Training to show you how to put that capacity to work. For more than thirty-five years I was a professional drummer. Rhythm, ti...

She has bilateral DBS and is a true warrior

Perform a simple dual task test to assess your brain function and nervous system health by recording yourself walking. This video guides you through a practical method to evaluate cognitive performance using basic movement patterns. By recording yourself walking down a hallway, you can observe critical indicators such as step length and symmetry. Understanding these physical markers provides insig...

In this enlightening video, Dr. Thomas Seyfried shares groundbreaking insights on how cancer should be understood as a metabolic disease rather than solely a genetic one. This paradigm shift has significant implications for cancer awareness and treatment approaches. By exploring the metabolic underpinnings of cancer, Dr. Seyfried opens up discussions on innovative therapies that challenge traditio...

"La fuerza de tu agarre puede predecir cuánto vas a vivir mejor que tu colesterol. Quédate — esto está increíble." La fuerza de agarre no es solo para abrir frascos. Es uno de los predictores más consistentes de mortalidad por todas las causas en estudios de envejecimiento — en algunos casos, una correlación más fuerte que la presión arterial o el índice de masa corporal. ¿Por qué? La fu...

Most people think protein is just about hitting a number — 100 grams, 150 grams, whatever your app tells you. But if you're over 40, *when* you eat that protein might matter almost as much as how much. Let me explain why. Here's something most people don't know: your body can only use so much protein at once to build and repair muscle. Research suggests there's a ceiling — somewher...

La mayoría de las personas piensan que la proteína se trata solo de alcanzar un número — 100 gramos, 150 gramos, lo que sea que diga tu aplicación. Pero si tienes más de 40 años, el momento en que comes esa proteína puede importar casi tanto como la cantidad. Déjame explicarte por qué. Esto es algo que la mayoría no sabe: tu cuerpo solo puede usar cierta cantidad de proteína a la vez para construi...

Everyone's talking about zone 2 cardio for longevity. But what happens when a client can't get on a bike or hit a target heart rate because of a neurological condition? Zone 2 training — low-intensity, sustained effort — is one of the most cited longevity interventions out there. More mitochondrial density, better fat oxidation, stronger cardiovascular health. But most of that content assu...

Todo el mundo habla del cardio en zona 2 para la longevidad. Pero, ¿qué pasa cuando un cliente no puede subirse a una bicicleta o alcanzar una frecuencia cardíaca objetivo por una condición neurológica? El entrenamiento en zona 2 — esfuerzo sostenido de baja intensidad — es una de las intervenciones de longevidad más citadas. Mayor densidad mitocondrial, mejor oxidación de grasa, salud cardiovascu...

8/11/26: Three Parkinson's Myths - Busted

8/11/26: Tres Mitos Del Parkinson - Desmentidos

Harvard researcher David Sinclair has spent decades studying why we age — and one of his most important findings is this: short, controlled doses of stress actually activate the same survival genes that slow cellular aging. Exposure to cold. Heat. Fasting. Intense exercise. None of these feel good in the moment. But that's the point. Your body doesn't get stronger from comfort — it gets st...

El investigador de Harvard David Sinclair ha pasado décadas estudiando por qué envejecemos — y uno de sus hallazgos más importantes es este: dosis cortas y controladas de estrés en realidad activan los mismos genes de supervivencia que frenan el envejecimiento celular. Exposición al frío. Calor. Ayuno. Ejercicio intenso. Ninguno de estos se siente bien en el momento. Pero ese es el punto. Tu cuerp...

For me, it is important to set priorities that become 100% Non-Negotiable. I have many, including drinking a large glass of water with lemon juice first thing every morning. I stretch every morning without fail. I hydrate every day throughout the day. I never miss on these things. What are your non-negotiables? www.karlsterling.com

Top 5 Reasons NOW Is the Time to Invest in YOU 1. **Insurance premiums just posted their biggest jump in over a decade.** Marketplace premiums rose roughly 26% on average for 2026, and out-of-pocket costs for many enrollees are spiking even higher — some analyses put actual payment increases near 114% — as enhanced subsidies expired. Premiums for the benchmark Affordable Care Act plan soared 26%,...

Common early/possible signs of Parkinson's disease (per Parkinson's Foundation and Mayo Clinic guidance): Tremor – slight shaking in a finger, thumb, hand, or chin, often at rest Small handwriting (micrographia) – letters suddenly get smaller or more cramped Loss of smell – trouble smelling foods like bananas, dill pickles, or licorice Trouble sleeping – sudden movements during sleep, or t...

part two in our posture series

Improve trunk rotation, posture, and shoulder mobility with this exercise Set up your one-on-one training sessions or therapies by contacting Karl at 315-935-7488 Also visit http //www.karlsterling.com

**The Sleep Aid Trap: What PM Meds Are Doing to Your Brain** That nightly Tylenol PM or ZzzQuil feels harmless — it's just an over-the-counter sleep aid, right? Not exactly. It's the same anticholinergic drug class as the Benadryl I broke down yesterday, and the science on long-term use is worth knowing before you reach for it tonight. In this video I cover: 🧠 Why diphenhydramine (the act...