Nina’s Notes Podcast

Did you know brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have been around for over 20 years? 🤯 🧠 In Nina's Notes #104, I dive into the history of BCIs, from early experiments to recent breakthroughs like @Neuralink.  BCIs have been changing lives since 2006, and it is becoming clear that they will likely become an integral part of our daily lives at some point in the future, to not only restore function in...

💬 In this note: * 📘 Guidebook: Stretching for Longevity * 📚 Gathering of Strangers * ⚡️ Flappy Bird This month’s guidebook is all about flexibility and how you can stretch to boost your health and longevity.  In the guidebook, I cover: * Stretching and Aging  * Types of Stretching  * Stretching for Different Stages of Life  * Daily Stretching Routines for Longevity  * Special Considerations fo...

💔 Heartbreak hurts and not just emotionally.   Science shows that breakups trigger the same brain regions as physical pain.  From dopamine highs to oxytocin withdrawals, love truly is a powerful drug.  Learn how your brain reacts and how to heal effectively in my latest article.  Listen here. 💬 In this note: * 💔 The Neuroscience of Heartbreak * 📚 Emily in Paris (again) * ⚡️ Update Screen Than...

🎙️ INTERVIEW | Addressing Mind-Body Disconnection through Somatic Therapy with Jeff Krone In this episode, my guest is Jeff Krone , a somatic psychotherapist and he shares his personal journey starting with his first experience with holotropic breathwork, discovering the importance of the mind-body connection, and how that led him to practice and teach somatic psychotherapy.  Somatic psychotherapy...

This is your brain on love. Love activates some of the most primal regions of the brain, such as the caudate nucleus, ventral tegmental area, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.  These areas work together to release dopamine, oxytocin, and adrenaline, creating a euphoric sense of purpose. Love can also affect our cognitive functions.  During the early stages of love, the prefrontal corte...

Ever heard of Quaaludes?  This popular drug in the 60s & 70s has a fascinating history.  Curious about its rise, fall, and lasting impact?  Check out my latest article to learn more. 💬 In this note: * 💊 Where have all the Quaaludes gone? * 📚 Emily in Paris * ⚡️ Where Love Lives in the Brain Thanks for listening to Nina’s Notes #99. If you like this newsletter, click the share button and send i...

🎙️ INTERVIEW |The Power of Immersion for Mental Health with Noah Robinson, CEO of Innerworld In this episode, my guest is Noah Robinson , CEO of Innerworld, shares his personal journey of how video games saved his life and inspired him to create a platform for evidence-based mental health intervention. Innerworld offers immersive virtual worlds where users can attend live mental health groups and...

The FDA rejected MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD last week.  A major setback for psychedelic medicine, but certainly not a complete surprise to insiders and the team at Lykos Therapeutics after the decision in June by the FDA's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee. The FDA asked Lykos to complete more studies, so now we will wait to see how Lykos works hand-in-hand with the FDA to make sure...

🎙️ INTERVIEW | Using Non-Invasive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy and Depression with Ana Maiques, CEO of Neuroelectrics In this episode, my guest is Ana Maiques, CEO of Neuroelectrics. Together we discuss the journey of bringing neurotech products to market and the challenges of navigating the regulatory and reimbursement processes. She explains the technology behind Neuroelectrics' non-invasive br...

🚀 Scientists are exploring cures for cancer in space. In collaboration with @NASA and @Space Tango, @Dr. Catriona Jamieson and her team are pioneering cancer research in space.  By sending stem cells and tumor organoids into microgravity, they discovered rapid aging and stress responses in cells.  They also discovered that the “cancer kill switch” drug, Rebecsinib, showed promise against triple-n...

💬 In this note: * 📘 GUIDEBOOK | Breath for Longevity * 📚 Ruthless Vows * ⚡ Cryptle In this month’s guidebook, I teamed up with Oktay Özen, a Certified Personal, Business & Breath Coach to create a Breath for Longevity Guidebook. Oktay conducts breathwork workshops for groups and companies across Europe. His focus is to give people theoretical background knowledge and teach them breathwork tech...

Can canines crack the aging code? In my latest Nina’s note, I cover two research projects that think dogs will help with aging. Dog Aging Project studies dog health to unlock secrets for longer, healthier lives for our furry friends & us!  Biotech startup, Loyal, has received promising FDA feedback on their lifespan extension drug for dogs. 💬 In this note: * 🐶 Unleashing Longevity * 📚 Divine Ri...

Can hyperbaric chambers reverse aging at the cellular level? Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) uses pressurized oxygen to potentially reverse two hallmarks of aging: telomere shortening & cellular senescence. Recent evidence suggests that HBOT can reverse telomere shortening 20% faster than other lifestyle interventions. My most recent Nina’s Note explores the science of HBOT & the experience itsel...

PTSD affects 6% of people in the U.S., with women at higher risk than men.  Women often experience PTSD due to traumatic events like sexual assault.  Current treatments, like SSRIs, fail for many patients. We need better solutions. MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) shows promise, with studies indicating it may be particularly effective for women, leading to significant symptom reduction and remissio...

In this episode my guest is Hélène Guillaume, founder and CEO of the award winning company, Wild AI . Hélène shares her personal journey as an athlete and how she discovered the impact of hormonal fluctuations on her performance.  Her experience as an elite athlete drove her to start Wild AI to help women optimize their training schedules based on their menstrual cycle and enhance their performanc...

💬 In this note: * 📘 GUIDEBOOK | Supplements for Longevity * 📚 The Book Thief * ⚡ Modern Carved Caves 📘 GUIDEBOOK | Supplements for Longevity Before you reach for supplements, it’s best to optimize the foundations of a healthy lifestyle - sleep, diet, exercise, socialization and mental health. With those in place again, before reaching for a pill bottle, try adjusting your diet to add the supp...

🎙️ #88: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Using Breath to Reduce Stress with Sebastian Rinnebach In this episode, my guest is Sebastian Rinnebach, founder of 59 Breaths .  After stress-induced hearing loss in his right ear disabled his ability to continue working as a film composer and music producer, Sebastian discovered the profound impact of breathing exercises on stress management.  This led to the creation of 5...

The average U.S Adult sits for 9.5 hours a day.  And…recent research shows a link to increased dementia risk at 10 hours of sitting. 😮 Time to get out of your desk chair, get off the couch and get moving! Listen as I narrate my latest newsletter about how exercise promotes brain health and how companies are using movement to understand the brain in order to assess, diagnose, treat and manage move...

☀️ Summer's approaching fast (it’s already here in Portugal!), so let’s talk about sunscreen. A good sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA & UVB rays, both of which contribute to skin aging, burns, and cancer risk. What you want in a sunscreen:• Look for Zinc oxide and Micronized Zinc Oxide (which is cosmetically safe)• Always choose an SPF 30 or higher to block 97% of UVB rays....

🎙️ INTERVIEW | Techniques for Effective Integration with Amánda Argot Efthimiou In this episode, my guest is Amánda Argot Efthimiou , an integration coach with a masters in Neuroscience and more than 10 years of experience at the crossroads of consciousness and culture. Amánda is the founder of INTEGRA , where she architects personal transformation by bridging traditional knowledge with scientific...

💬 In this note: * 📘 GUIDEBOOK | Age-Fighting Drugs for Longevity * 📚 The Law According to Lidia Poët * ⚡️ Shephard This week I’ve created a guidebook to educate about age-fighting drugs. Age-fighting drugs like Resveratrol, NMN, Metformin and Rapamycin which show promising results which could redefine how we approach aging. In the guidebook, I cover: * What age-fighting drugs are * Senolytics...

🍄 Ever wondered why you yawn during a psychedelic experience?  I cover several fascinating theories behind this phenomenon in my latest Nina’s Note. From brain cooling to an emotional release, learn what might be the cause of the yawn. 💬 In this note: * 🥱🌈 Why Do We Yawn On Psychedelics? * 📚 The Atlas Complex * ⚡️ What’s Going on at the Fly Ranch? Links: * View the art at the Fly Ranch on De...

🎙️ INTERVIEW | The Holistic Approach to Brain Health with Dr. Sabine Krofczik-Wilhelm In this episode, my guest is Dr. Sabine Krofczik-Wilhelm, the Head of the Neurodegenerative Disorders Pillar for PPD, part of Thermo Fisher, where she is responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of clinical trials in dementia.  Sabine is passionate about brain health and longevity, and is actively w...

🥱 Did you know that yawning could be your brain's natural air conditioning system?  Studies show that the act of yawning introduces cooler air into our bodies, which can help reduce our brain temperature.  Yawning is not just a signal that we are feeling tired—it's a sophisticated physiological response to help keep our brains cool! 💬 In this note: * 🥱 Why Do We Yawn? * 📚 Three Body Problem *...

Hi Friends,    It’s Nina’s Note #80! In honor of this milestone, I have something new for you today, a debut interview for the Nina’s Notes Podcast.  On this inaugural episode, I am thrilled to welcome Michael Geer , a visionary determined to redefine our approach to aging. 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Your Rate of Aging with Michael Geer, Co-Founder of Humanity Michael Geer is the Co-Founder of Humanity . From...