The Decision Lab Podcast

In Today’s Episode: Are Smelling Salts Dangerous? Join us as we break from our usual founder interviews and put a viral fitness product under the microscope. In this solo lab-style episode, Cody and CJ investigate the science, safety, and claims behind smelling salts—specifically the widely available brand Ward—and whether they actually improve athletic performance or pose serious risks. Key Takea...

In Today’s Episode: Is 7-OH Safe? Join us as we talk with Cody Isabel, neuroscientist and co-host of The Decision Lab, and CJ Evans, brand director and producer, as they break down the growing controversy around 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine)—a highly concentrated compound tied to kratom that’s been marketed as a “natural” wellness product. Using a Decision Lab lens, we examine what the research actu...

In Today’s Episode: What Improves Brain Health? Join us as we talk with Dr. Tommy Wood, MD, PhD — neuroscientist, medical doctor, and performance scientist, who shares his insights on how brain health is shaped by environment, expectations, and long-term habits rather than hacks or optimization shortcuts. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: Brain health is built through consistent skill use, suppo...

In Today’s Episode: Is AI Replacing Humans? Join us as we talk with Dr. Christophe Morin, pioneering neuromarketing scientist, AI researcher, and professor at Johns Hopkins, who shares his insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping persuasion, work, education, mental health, and what it truly means to remain human in an AI-driven world. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: Why AI will tra...

In Today’s Episode: Is Your Gut Healthy? Join us as we talk with Jasmine, founder of FixBiome and a leader in gut-health innovation, who shares her insights on the surprising complexity of the gut microbiome, why IBS is so misunderstood, and how supplement standards differ drastically between Australia and the U.S. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: Why gut issues often stem from structural damag...

In Today’s Episode: Are You Ready to Date? Join us as we talk with Cody Isabel — cognitive neuroscientist, IFS practitioner, TDL host, and founder of Becoming Her — who shares his insights on healing heartbreak, navigating “the gap,” and rebuilding your identity using neuroscience rather than cliché dating advice. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: Why social media programs your expectations and...

In Today’s Episode: Do We Have Free Will? Join us as we talk with Dr. Laura Beavin-Yates, cognitive psychologist and behavioral neuroscientist, who breaks down how brain states, history, emotions, and unconscious processes shape the decisions we think we're making on purpose. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: How behavioral neuroscience explains the “default settings” your brain uses to make dec...

In Today’s Episode: Why Does Intimacy Feel Hard? Join us as we talk with Freya Graf — intimacy educator, sex coach, and host of The Labia Lounge — who shares her insights on healing shame, understanding arousal, and creating safer, more connected intimate relationships. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: Why so many people feel shame or confusion around intimacy — and how to break that pattern Th...

In Today’s Episode: What Products Actually Work? Join us as host Cody Isabel, cognitive neuroscientist and co-host of The Decision Lab Podcast, takes you inside his personal wellness routine to reveal which science-backed products have actually made it into his daily life. After interviewing nearly a hundred brands, Cody breaks down the tools, supplements, and habits that passed “the lab test” — a...

In Today’s Episode: Can You Trust Wellness Experts? Join us as CJ Evans, producer of The Decision Lab Podcast, sits down with host Cody Isabel to revisit our viral ENERGYbits interview and unpack the bigger conversation it sparked about credentials, credibility, and science on social media. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: The difference between correlation and causation — and why it matters in...

In Today’s Episode: What Happens When You Don’t Sleep? Join us as we welcome Dr. Dan Pardi — neuroscientist, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life, and creator of the HumanOS platform — back to The Decision Lab Podcast for an expert interview. This time, Dr. Dan dives even deeper into how sleep deprivation rewires your brain, impacts your decision-making, and why mastering your “human operating syst...

In Today’s Episode: Is the Sun Secretly Harming You? Join us as we talk with Samuel Welten, engineer, founder, and CEO of Sun-a-Wear, a Swiss health-tech company transforming how we understand sunlight. Samuel shares how his solar-powered wearable turns invisible UV radiation into actionable data—helping people make smarter, safer choices about sun exposure, skin health, and overall well-being. Ke...

In Today’s Episode: Does Tylenol Cause Autism? Join us as we talk with Dr. Ben Rein, author of Why Brains Need Friends, who shares his insights on the neuroscience of empathy, autism research, and the social divides shaping our understanding of science today. Dr. Ben breaks down the truth behind the Tylenol and autism debate, the biology of connection, and how empathy can be trained and strengthen...

In Today’s Episode: Can You Wake Up Refreshed? Join us as we talk with Tadas Kunickas, founder and CEO of Tavo Sleep, who shares how his personal recovery from a traumatic brain injury inspired him to reinvent the alarm clock. We dive deep into the science of sleep, the future of sleep technology, and why traditional alarms might be keeping you exhausted. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How w...

In Today’s Episode: Do Stem Cells Stop Aging? Join us as we talk with Dr. Dan Pardi, neuroscientist and Chief Health Officer at Qualia, who shares his insights on stem cells, aging, and the future of supplementation. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -The difference between stem cell therapy and stem cell supplementation -How stem cells function in repair, regeneration, and aging -Why Qualia’s r...

In Today’s Episode: Is Wellness Tech the Future? Join us as we talk with Kelly O’Brien, founder of Elysium Wellness and wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey from surviving 14 rounds of IVF and a near-death experience to building a brand that makes wellness tech accessible at home and beyond. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why your business will rarely look like your original vision...

In Today’s Episode: How Do You Build Confidence? Join us as we talk with Cody Isabel and Chloe, coaches and founders of Action Academy, who share their insights on confidence, the baggage that blocks it, and the tools you can use to overcome self-doubt. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Baggage isn’t who you are — it’s the layered stories, patterns, and triggers blocking your natural confidence...

In Today’s Episode: How Do I Sleep Better? Join us as we talk with Glenn Paradise, founder of DepSlepwear, who shares how years of poor sleep, personal health struggles, and an entrepreneurial drive led him to create patented, function-first sleepwear designed to help people rest. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why “bed dread” is real — and how your brain can learn to fear your own bed if yo...

In Today’s Episode: Can Confidence Be Created? Join us as Chloe, co-host of The Decision Lab Podcast and founder of Action Academy, shares her step-by-step process for building an alter ego identity to embody confidence and pursue your biggest dreams. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill, a state, and a belief you can build. -Creating an alt...

In Today’s Episode: Does Brain Stimulation Really Work? Join us as we talk with Nathalie Gouailhardou, founder of Neurode and neurotechnology innovator, who shares her insights on how non-invasive brain stimulation and measurement may transform focus, ADHD management, and the future of mental performance. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How Nathalie turned her ADHD diagnosis and neuroscience...

In Today’s Episode: Can Breathing Water Heal You? Join us as we talk with Rowena Gates, co-founder of Eng3 and pioneer in regenerative health technology, who shares her insights on the science behind the NanoVi device and how influencing water in the body may impact longevity, recovery, and overall wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How the NanoVi device uses humidity to support protei...

In Today’s Episode: Is ADHD Just Anxiety? Join us as hosts Cody Isabel and Chloe dive deep into the overlap between ADHD, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. Together, they share raw stories, science-backed insights, and practical tools for understanding focus, self-talk, and presence. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why ADHD and anxiety are often rooted in nervous system dysregulation -H...

In Today’s Episode: Can Chewing Fix Stress? Join us as we talk with Erica Berthold, CEO of Prepare Your Mind (PYM) and former collegiate hockey player turned brain health advocate, who shares her insights on how amino acids and daily habits can support mood, resilience, and long-term mental wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How amino acids like GABA can calm your nervous system and bu...

n Today’s Episode: How Do You Become Confident? Join us as host Chloe Deutscher, founder of The Decision Lab Podcast and mindset coach, shares her personal journey from crippling anxiety and self-doubt to rebuilding confidence and unlocking magnetic presence. She walks step-by-step through the exact practices that helped her regulate her nervous system, rewire limiting beliefs, and embody her most...

In Today’s Episode: Does Sunlight Really Cause Cancer? Join us as we talk with Gerardo “Guti,” Gutierrez founder of Mitolux and innovator in the light therapy space, who shares his journey from top Central American photographer to wellness entrepreneur. He dives into the science of sunlight, light therapy, and why the basics of health may not be as complicated as we think. Key Takeaways from Today...