The Neuro Experience

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, whic...

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...

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 di...

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 o...

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 orthopaed...

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...

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 revolutionar...

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 headquarte...

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/NEUROGlycine and sleep newsletter- click hereYou can follow me or contact me here ---  Newsletter: https://bit....

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...

How shocking is it to think that by the time you are in your 30s and 40s that your brain is already showing signs of Alzheimer’s. There is no immediate cure, yet, but there are things we can do to protect our brains around our diet and knowledge that we can actually apply and put into action. One of the ways to optimise your brain is by managing your nutrition and one topic within this field that...

Surgery is a highly skilled and demanding field that requires the same level of precision and decision making as an elite athlete. As my guest, Dr Karan Rajan explains, just as an athlete must perform under pressure and make split-second decisions on the field, a surgeon must do the same in the operating room. Surgery requires a high level of focus and concentration, and mistakes can have serious...

In this informative and eye-opening podcast, I sit down with renowned endocrinologist and obesity expert, Dr. Robert Lustig, to discuss the often misunderstood topic of saturated fat. Dr. Lustig breaks down the complex concept in a "beautifully simplistic" way and explains how the scale lies when it comes to measuring our overall health. We delve into the three separate fat depots in our bodies an...

In this episode, I sat down with Professor Stuart Phillips to discuss the importance of  exercise - resistance training, nutrition, and recovery in building muscle and improving strength. This is all in the pursuit of better brain health and as we know, brain health and longevity has a greater impact when we have more strength and increased muscle mass.  Professor Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Resea...

No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease– yet two thirds of Americans do precisely that. Stephan is a neuroscientist who, in this episode, will go into the topic of obesity. Stephan provides insights into obesity that are not normally spoken about. He talks in depth about the role of geneti...

How do we get the most out of our time at the gym? What is protein and how do we get lean? Joining me today is fellow Aussie and practising dietician, Holly Baxter. Holly is a  competitive bodybuilder, fitness and nutrition educator, and coach.  In this episode Holly introduces the topic of how she would start and design a nutrition and resistance training program for someone who is starting out a...

Matt is someone who is deeply interested in understanding the biology of aging. Why do we age? What happens to us as we age? What are the things we can do to slow the aging process? How can we delay or prevent the onset of age-related diseases? In this episode we discuss:1. What ageing is, what is healthspan2.  Extending lifespan with calorie restriction3. Rapamycin as a longevity agent for longev...

Olympic bronze medalist, Molly Seidel, joins Louisa Nicola today to talk about mental health, running and eating disorders. Molly has been struggling with her mental health—and it’s a struggle that is ongoing. In February, she received a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was trying different strategies to cope with the symptoms, which include depression, anxiety, and...

Sleep is generally divided into two phases, REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement).  While the REM sleep phase is when your body focuses on reenergizing your mind, the NREM phase, and specifically the deep sleep stage, is when your body’s physically restorative processes take place. With your brain less active, the blood supply to your muscles and tissues increases, delivering...

Dopamine is the primary brain chemical response that motivates us and makes us feel good. Aside from making us feel moody and tired, low dopamine levels also contribute to many mental health conditions and addiction. This episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist ex...

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. In this episode I draw on 3...

At 28 years old, Lauren Fisher has been one of the best known names in CrossFit. Since the NorCal Regionals in 2012, she’s collected a Top 10 finish at the Games (2014), a 1st place finish at the California Regional (2016), and eight overall Games appearances in total (4 individual, 4 team). In 2022, her team finished 4th overall at the 2022 Games.   Her mission is to challenge women to tap into t...

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are required by the human body. There are three main types of omega-3 fatty acids: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Found in flaxseed oil and chia seed oil Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) In short: ALA⇒ EPA⇒ DHA Your body isn’t good at producing omega-3s. That’s why they’re called essential fatty acids—you have to get them from fo...

There are around 40 trillion bacteria in your body, most of which are found in your gut. Collectively, they are known as your gut microbiome, and they’re incredibly important for overall health. However, certain types of bacteria in your intestines can also contribute to many diseases. In this episode I speak with Dr Kirten Parekh from Klora about optimising your gut health so you can have a bette...

During the ageing process, physical capabilities (e.g., muscular strength) and cognitive functions (e.g., memory) gradually decrease. Regarding cognitive functions, substantial functional (e.g., compensatory brain activity) and structural changes (e.g., shrinking of the hippocampus) in the brain cause this decline. From a glance: Dementia affects approximately 47 million individuals globally with...