Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes

How do trauma surgeons cope with the weight of life-or-death decisions? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Coleman shares her journey through burnout, trauma, and recovery in the Emergency Room. The trauma surgeon shares her strategies to manage stress, avoid burnout during intense work periods, and process trauma in a healthy way.  Whether you’re in healthcare, working a high pressure job, or struggling...

What if baseball’s biggest moments aren’t in the highlights? Miami Marlins Mental Skills Coach Marius Aleksa reveals the hidden tools elite athletes use to stay mentally sharp. In this episode, he shares the best techniques to stop letting your thoughts sabotage your performance, how pros recover from failure faster, and how to redefine success for yourself. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or ju...

What if your migraines, infertility, and poor sleep could all be traced back to one ignored hormone? In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman reveals the truth about insulin resistance and how it’s silently impacting your health. He delves into how insulin resistance fuels the most common chronic diseases, why ketosis might be the most effective diet to address it, and most importantly, the four pillars to...

Are you living life on your terms—or stuck in mental patterns that keep you stressed, anxious, and burned out? Neuroscientist Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals how to break free from the scripts that quietly control your decisions. In this powerful interview, she shares science-backed tools to overcome stress, reframe anxiety, and turn procrastination into productive momentum. Whether you’re battlin...

Naps can be more than just a mid-day break. Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down the science behind napping and how it can boost alertness, mood, and cognitive function, without disrupting your nighttime sleep. In this episode, learn how to take naps the right way – how long they should be, when you should take them, and how caffeine can impact them. Discover why napping might be the  game-changer you n...

What does it take to survive the NFL grind for 8 years? In this episode, Michael Davis opens up about his incredible journey to make it in the NFL, against all odds. Despite not being highly recruited, Davis’ relentless pursuit of his dream led him to reach professional success with the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders. The cornerback breaks down the highs, challenges, and lessons le...

Over 60% of Americans are dehydrated, could you be one of them? In this episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes explains how everyone should align their hydration habits for optimal brain and body health. Using the latest scientific research, she breaks down exactly how much water you need each day, whether your lifestyle could be exposing you to hidden dehydration risks, the best times to use electrolytes, a...

Can your mind reverse aging, reduce stress, and even heal your body? Harvard psychology professor, Dr. Ellen Langer has spent over 40 years researching mindfulness, mind-body unity and how your thoughts can transform your health. In this episode, she shares her groundbreaking work and practical advice, empowering anyone to make simple mental shifts that improve their health, stop unexpected source...

Looking to boost your heart health, enhance cognitive function, and recover faster after workouts? In this essential episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes shares how sauna is the key to unlock all these benefits. Discover how to create a sauna practice for maximum health gains, the surprising connection between sauna use and longevity, and whether dry or infrared sauna is the best choice for your wellness g...

CrossFit Legend, Annie Thorisdottir has been one of the Fittest Women on Earth for the last 14 years. In this inspiring episode, she sits down with Dr. Kristen Holmes to share her full CrossFit journey– revealing why she first fell in love with the sport, her difficult decision to boycott the 2025 CrossFit Games, how she’s stayed elite through injuries & kids, and her future in CrossFit. Whether y...

Are cold plunges the game-changer you've been looking for to reduce inflammation, improve your workouts, and build mental resilience? Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down the real science behind popular cold therapies like ice baths, cold showers and winter swimming, revealing how they actually impact your body. More importantly, she shares actionable tips so you know exactly how long and how often you...

What does it take to live a truly happy life? Dr. Robert Waldinger has spent decades researching the keys to happiness and the science behind human relationships as the Director of the Harvard Study on Adult Development– the longest study on happiness ever. In this inspiring episode, he shares how anyone can build a happier life by making simple changes to how they approach their friendships, soci...

Is poor breathing affecting your health? Learn how simple breathwork techniques can boost your sleep, reduce stress, and enhance athletic performance. In this episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes, shares life-changing insights about how something as simple as breathing has a transformative impact on your mind and body. Discover her four recommended breathing techniques to improve your health today. (00:00)...

Think fasting, Ozempic, or birth control is the magic solution to fix your health? Think again. Dr. Stephanie Estima reveals why these popular solutions fail women—and how to actually build the strong, lean, energized body you want. Whether you’re concerned about fertility or going through perimenopause, this episode will give you science-backed tools to transform your body at any age.  (00:00) In...

What if fear doesn’t have to be your enemy, but could instead be your compass? Dr. Kristen Holmes explores how fear often runs our lives from the shadows, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Through her TEAM framework, she shows how to rethink time, expectations, attachments, and memory to restore emotional health and build resilience. If you're ready to stop letting your emotions control your lif...

What if 97% of Alzheimer’s cases were preventable? Neurophysiologist and Alzeheimer’s Expert, Louisa Nicola says we’ve been looking at the disease all wrong—and it’s costing millions their minds. In this eye-opening conversation, she shares how lifestyle is the real trigger for the disease, why women are more at risk for Alzheimer's, the role genetics plays in Dementia, and what you can do to prot...

Trauma can happen in minutes, but its effects can last a lifetime. In this powerful episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes explores how unresolved trauma affects the brain, body, and even your nervous system. Learn science-backed strategies to finally heal your emotional wounds, rebalance your body, and reclaim your mental and physical well-being. Whether your trauma is recent or years past, this episode giv...

What if aging didn’t have to mean physical or cognitive decline? Dr. Vonda Wright is a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, specializing in mobility, aging, and bone health. In this episode, she reveals why osteoporosis is showing up in young women, the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, the pre-diabetic health epidemic, and most importantly she shares how anyone can change their lifestyle to...

What if your biggest health risk isn’t food, stress, or exercise, but how you sleep? Dr. Kristen Holmes has spent years studying the data behind sleep and now reveals the science-backed truth about sleep and your survival. If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, feel constantly sleep deprived, or just want to sleep better, this is an episode you...

Conventional psychiatry isn’t working for the millions of people that suffer from treatment resistant mental illness worldwide. Harvard Psychiatrist, Dr. Chris Palmer knows this better than almost anyone, from both his professional experience and seeing his own mother struggle with it. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. After seeing startling results in his own patients, Dr. Palmer...

The pace of modern life often leaves us feeling rundown and exhausted. But there’s a simple solution many of us overlook: living within your circadian rhythm. The small habits of when we eat, sleep, exercise, socialize, and get light have an outsized impact on our health and energy. Circadian expert, Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down how to harness the power behind these circadian behaviors to live a...

For years, Dr. Stacy Sims has fought to break the male-dominated mindset in health and fitness, so that women are represented in the science. Now, she’s ready to share what the research actually reveals about women’s bodies and performance. If you, or the women in your life, want to know what your period says about your health, how exercise impacts menopause, and how your eating habits affect horm...

Are you checking all the right boxes in life, but still not feeling fulfilled? You’re not alone. Instead of focusing on empty goals, you need to build meaning into your life, so your psychological needs are being met. In this episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes will help you break that pattern and start living with purpose, by aligning your identity, your values, your behaviors, and your habits through Pe...

Author, poet, spiritual leader– Yung Pueblo intimately knows the power of meditation and its ability to turn your life around. In this conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Yung Pueblo shares his personal struggles reaching rock bottom, how meditation started his journey to self-love, and how anyone can do the same to weather a changing life. If you’ve ever struggled with self-acceptance and wante...

At the heart of Science & Soul is one goal: helping everyone to unlock and maximize their performance. But before beginning the journey, it’s essential to understand the foundational principles that impact everyone’s potential. Dr. Kristen Holmes shares her own personal framework that she’s developed through years of research and hands on experience. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your own healt...