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by Louisa Nicola & Pursuit Network
This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous.
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- 3 days ago1h 13m
If You Want To Build Muscle FAST You Need To Start Doing THIS! | Brad Schoenfeld
If you think you need to train to failure to build muscle, you've been operating on outdated science. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld has nearly 400 peer-reviewed papers on hypertrophy and he's done a complete 180 on some of his most firmly held beliefs. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, professor of exercise science and one of the world's most cited researchers in muscle hypertrophy. We break down the training myths that are still circulating online including why training to failure isn't necessary, why light weights can build as much muscle as heavy ones, and why two 30-minute sessions a week is genuinely enough for most people. Brad also explains the science of type one versus type two fiber loss with age, how GLP-1s are complicating muscle retention, and what the research actually says about rest intervals, cold plunges, and post-exercise heat. We also go deep into the cutting edge of hypertrophy science: lengthened partials, electro-stimulation, the overlooked connection between muscle and metabolic health, and the key additions in the third edition of his landmark textbook. This episode is for anyone who trains, wants to train, or wants to understand what science actually says about building a body that performs and lasts. *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED* Intro: The Belief Brad Held in the 90s That Science Has Since Overturned Meet Dr. Brad Schoenfeld: 400 Papers and What We Still Don't Know About Muscle Growth Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights: The Study That Changed Everything Type I vs. Type II Muscle Fibers and Why Type II Atrophies With Age Muscle, Brain Health, and the Two-Days-a-Week Resistance Training Protocol Strength vs. Power: Why Explosive Training Matters More Than You Think The Biggest Lie in Fitness: There Is No Single Best Way to Build Muscle Two 30-Minute Sessions a Week Is Enough Protein Requirements for Muscle Growth: Where the Research Actually Lands GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What the Evidence Says Aerobic Training, Step Count, and Where Cardio Fits In How Muscle Improves Every Organ System in Your Body Research Gaps in Advanced Training Techniques Mechanical Tension as the Primary Driver of Hypertrophy Rest Intervals: How Long You Actually Need Between Sets Lengthened Partials: The Training Insight That Surprised the Field Electrostimulation and At-Home Resistance Technology: Does It Work? Cold Plunges After Lifting: Why Brad Says Avoid Them Sleep and Muscle Building: What the Evidence Does and Doesn't Show The Third Edition: Evidence-Based Practice and How to Use Research _______ *Thank you to our sponsors* KetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFFFunction Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicolaIQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/Biologica: https://biologica.com/NEURO Up to 32% off first subscription order _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 days ago1h 13m
If You Want To Build Muscle FAST You Need To Start Doing THIS! | Brad Schoenfeld
If you think you need to train to failure to build muscle, you've been operating on outdated science. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld has nearly 400 peer-reviewed papers on hypertrophy and he's done a complete 180 on some of his most firmly held beliefs. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, professor of exercise science and one of the world's most cited researchers in muscle hypertrophy. We break down the training myths that are still circulating online including why training to failure isn't necessary, why light weights can build as much muscle as heavy ones, and why two 30-minute sessions a week is genuinely enough for most people. Brad also explains the science of type one versus type two fiber loss with age, how GLP-1s are complicating muscle retention, and what the research actually says about rest intervals, cold plunges, and post-exercise heat. We also go deep into the cutting edge of hypertrophy science: lengthened partials, electro-stimulation, the overlooked connection between muscle and metabolic health, and the key additions in the third edition of his landmark textbook. This episode is for anyone who trains, wants to train, or wants to understand what science actually says about building a body that performs and lasts. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: The Belief Brad Held in the 90s That Science Has Since Overturned 01:08 Meet Dr. Brad Schoenfeld: 400 Papers and What We Still Don't Know About Muscle Growth 06:13 Light Weights vs. Heavy Weights: The Study That Changed Everything 09:10 Type I vs. Type II Muscle Fibers and Why Type II Atrophies With Age 11:43 Muscle, Brain Health, and the Two-Days-a-Week Resistance Training Protocol 17:26 Strength vs. Power: Why Explosive Training Matters More Than You Think 21:32 The Biggest Lie in Fitness: There Is No Single Best Way to Build Muscle 23:15 Two 30-Minute Sessions a Week Is Enough 27:01 Protein Requirements for Muscle Growth: Where the Research Actually Lands 31:18 GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: What the Evidence Says 38:36 Aerobic Training, Step Count, and Where Cardio Fits In 40:47 How Muscle Improves Every Organ System in Your Body 44:35 Research Gaps in Advanced Training Techniques 49:00 Mechanical Tension as the Primary Driver of Hypertrophy 53:37 Rest Intervals: How Long You Actually Need Between Sets 58:20 Lengthened Partials: The Training Insight That Surprised the Field 01:02:10 Electrostimulation and At-Home Resistance Technology: Does It Work? 01:05:41 Cold Plunges After Lifting: Why Brad Says Avoid Them 01:07:52 Sleep and Muscle Building: What the Evidence Does and Doesn't Show 01:11:30 The Third Edition: Evidence-Based Practice and How to Use Research _______ Thank you to our sponsors KetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFF Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicola IQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ Biologica: https://biologica.com/NEURO Up to 32% off first subscription order _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Exercise Expert: The FASTEST Way to Lose Fat | Liz Plosser
Most people think tracking their protein is enough. The science says what your body actually craves is something far more specific and the person making that argument spent 23 years inside legacy media watching the wellness industry sell women everything from "bikini body in two weeks" to canned protein soda. In this episode, I sit down with Liz Plosser, former Editor in Chief of Women's Health, where she oversaw brands reaching 44 million women. We break down why the nine essential amino acids are what your body is really after when you chase protein, why BCAAs are only a fraction of the picture, and why a study found four of the top six creatine gummies on Amazon contained zero creatine. Liz also opens up about her own supplement stack, her shift from endurance running to heavy lifting, and makes the case that testing instead of guessing is one of the most empowering moves you can make for your health. Then we go deep on the science most people get wrong: why aging women struggle to pull amino acids from food, how essential aminos protect lean muscle even on rest days and for those on GLP-1s, the new research on high-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and Alzheimer's, and why collagen may not deserve the hype. We also cover the menopause misinformation epidemic, the 2002 hormone study that terrified the world, and what Liz puts in her own morning protocol. This conversation will completely change how you think about protein, what you supplement, and how you fuel your brain and body. *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED* Intro: The Protein Myth and Why Amino Acids Are What Your Body Really Wants Protein, Amino Acids, and How Much You Actually Need The Nine Essential Amino Acids: The Real Building Blocks BCAAs vs EAAs: Why a Subset Isn't Enough 23 Years in Wellness Media: What Liz Saw Change The Menopause Conversation and Why It Exploded Kion Aminos, Timing, and Whether It Counts Toward Your 100g Liz's Daily Routine: Aminos, Creatine, and the Morning Glass of Water Can You Take Aminos While Fasting? Do Aminos Preserve Lean Mass on Rest Days and on GLP-1s? Leaving Legacy Media and Finding a New Mission The New Creatine Research: Sleep, Dosing, and Alzheimer's How Creatine Reaches the Brain and the Case for 10 Grams Creatine for Mood and Depression Collagen: Does It Actually Deserve the Hype? The Creatine Gummy Scandal: Four of Six With Zero Creatine Coffee, Cans, and Why Bioavailability Matters Creatine, Electrolytes, and the 1990s Bodybuilding Hack Liz's Morning Protocol and Owning Your AM _______ *Thank you to our sponsors*Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicolaTimeline: https://www.timeline.com/partners/neuro-athleticsAirDoctor: https://www.AirDoctorPro.com use promo code NEURO for up to $300 offQualia Life: https://www.qualialife.com/Neuro for an additional 15% off on top of the 50%BASED Bodyworks: https://basedbodyworks.com/ and use code NEURO for 20% off _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Exercise Expert: The FASTEST Way to Lose Fat | Liz Plosser
Most people think tracking their protein is enough. The science says what your body actually craves is something far more specific and the person making that argument spent 23 years inside legacy media watching the wellness industry sell women everything from "bikini body in two weeks" to canned protein soda. In this episode, I sit down with Liz Plosser, former Editor in Chief of Women's Health, where she oversaw brands reaching 44 million women. We break down why the nine essential amino acids are what your body is really after when you chase protein, why BCAAs are only a fraction of the picture, and why a study found four of the top six creatine gummies on Amazon contained zero creatine. Liz also opens up about her own supplement stack, her shift from endurance running to heavy lifting, and makes the case that testing instead of guessing is one of the most empowering moves you can make for your health. Then we go deep on the science most people get wrong: why aging women struggle to pull amino acids from food, how essential aminos protect lean muscle even on rest days and for those on GLP-1s, the new research on high-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and Alzheimer's, and why collagen may not deserve the hype. We also cover the menopause misinformation epidemic, the 2002 hormone study that terrified the world, and what Liz puts in her own morning protocol. This conversation will completely change how you think about protein, what you supplement, and how you fuel your brain and body. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: The Protein Myth and Why Amino Acids Are What Your Body Really Wants 00:56 Protein, Amino Acids, and How Much You Actually Need 03:23 The Nine Essential Amino Acids: The Real Building Blocks 06:03 BCAAs vs EAAs: Why a Subset Isn't Enough 11:50 23 Years in Wellness Media: What Liz Saw Change 14:18 The Menopause Conversation and Why It Exploded 23:17 Kion Aminos, Timing, and Whether It Counts Toward Your 100g 26:46 Liz's Daily Routine: Aminos, Creatine, and the Morning Glass of Water 27:42 Can You Take Aminos While Fasting? 29:50 Do Aminos Preserve Lean Mass on Rest Days and on GLP-1s? 36:19 Leaving Legacy Media and Finding a New Mission 39:14 The New Creatine Research: Sleep, Dosing, and Alzheimer's 43:24 How Creatine Reaches the Brain and the Case for 10 Grams 44:48 Creatine for Mood and Depression 46:12 Collagen: Does It Actually Deserve the Hype? 49:40 The Creatine Gummy Scandal: Four of Six With Zero Creatine 51:27 Coffee, Cans, and Why Bioavailability Matters 54:50 Creatine, Electrolytes, and the 1990s Bodybuilding Hack 57:54 Liz's Morning Protocol and Owning Your AM _______ Thank you to our sponsors Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicola Timeline: https://www.timeline.com/partners/neuro-athletics AirDoctor: https://www.AirDoctorPro.com use promo code NEURO for up to $300 off Qualia Life: https://www.qualialife.com/Neuro for an additional 15% off on top of the 50% BASED Bodyworks: https://basedbodyworks.com/ and use code NEURO for 20% off _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 11m
Why Breast Cancer Survivors Are Aging 20 Years Faster (And Doctors Don't Care)
Most people think breast cancer treatment ends when the tumor is gone. Science says that's where the real damage often begins, and the woman making that argument was diagnosed at 28, lost her mother to ovarian cancer the same year, and turned her own dismissal by the medical system into a specialization that now treats women nobody else will touch. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Corinne Menn Board Certified OBGYN, breast cancer survivor, and one of the few specialists in the world treating menopause in cancer survivors. We break down why 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no strong family history, why tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors quietly devastate brain, bone, and sexual health, and why telling a woman with severe vaginal atrophy to use coconut oil is not evidence-based medicine. Dr. Corinne also opens up about her own diagnosis, her premature menopause at 28, the truth about hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer, and the BRCA, ApoE4, and surgical menopause snowball nobody is putting together for patients. This conversation will completely change how you think about breast cancer, menopause, and the women's health crisis hiding in plain sight. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: Why Nobody Is Coming to Save Breast Cancer Survivors 01:05 Karin's Origin Story: Diagnosed at 28, Losing Her Mom, and Premature Menopause 03:06 The 85% Cure Rate Lie: Why Survival Comes at a Brutal Cost 06:13 Breast Cancer Is Not One Disease: Why 80% Have No Family History 08:14 BRCA1, BRCA2, and the Genetic Mutations Most Women Never Get Tested For 13:14 Karin's Own Genetic Test Story and Why 23andMe Is Not Enough 15:07 BRCA1 vs BRCA2: Age of Onset and When to Remove Ovaries 17:30 The Biology of Estrogen: Why Estrogen Does Not Cause Breast Cancer 23:40 Birth Control, Breastfeeding, and the Real Risk Factors 26:17 Alcohol, Inflammation, and the Toxins Driving Cancer Rates 27:46 Tamoxifen Explained: What It Does to Your Brain, Bones, and Body 34:23 Aromatase Inhibitors: Putting Your Estrogen in the Basement 37:15 Where Women Go When No Doctor Will Help Them 41:17 Oophorectomy, Early Menopause, and the 6 to 12% of Women Affected 44:26 Why Black Women Face the Highest Risk and the Least Care 46:20 The ApoE4, BRCA, and Surgical Menopause Snowball 48:02 Coconut Oil Is Not Medicine: The Vaginal Estrogen Truth 50:35 HRT Denial and the Myths Keeping Women From Treatment 51:13 Who Owns the Breast Cancer Survivor After Treatment Ends 54:18 Why the System Fails: Reimbursement, Resources, and Survivorship Gaps 01:00:07 Can You Be on Tamoxifen and Hormone Replacement Therapy? 01:03:26 Three Neurologists, One Tau Test, and the Dementia Dismissal 01:06:26 Positive Stories: Women Who Took Back Their Health and Won 01:09:16 The One Wish: Valuing Ovarian Function Beyond Reproduction _______ Thank you to our sponsors KetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFF DailyBasis: https://www.dailybasislife.com/NEURO for 50% off first month IQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ Biologica: https://biologica.com/NEURO Up to 32% off first subscription order Cure Hydration: https://www.curehydration.com/ Use code NEURO gets 20% off Honey Love: https://www.honeylove.com/NEURO Save 20% Off Honeylove #honeylovepod _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 11m
The Doctor Who Survived Cancer Reveals The Truth About Cancer Treatment! | Dr. Corinne Menn
Most people think breast cancer treatment ends when the tumor is gone. Science says that's where the real damage often begins, and the woman making that argument was diagnosed at 28, lost her mother to ovarian cancer the same year, and turned her own dismissal by the medical system into a specialization that now treats women nobody else will touch. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Corinne Menn Board Certified OBGYN, breast cancer survivor, and one of the few specialists in the world treating menopause in cancer survivors. We break down why 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no strong family history, why tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors quietly devastate brain, bone, and sexual health, and why telling a woman with severe vaginal atrophy to use coconut oil is not evidence-based medicine. Dr. Corinne also opens up about her own diagnosis, her premature menopause at 28, the truth about hormone replacement therapy after breast cancer, and the BRCA, ApoE4, and surgical menopause snowball nobody is putting together for patients. This conversation will completely change how you think about breast cancer, menopause, and the women's health crisis hiding in plain sight. *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED* Intro: Why Nobody Is Coming to Save Breast Cancer Survivors Karin's Origin Story: Diagnosed at 28, Losing Her Mom, and Premature Menopause The 85% Cure Rate Lie: Why Survival Comes at a Brutal Cost Breast Cancer Is Not One Disease: Why 80% Have No Family History BRCA1, BRCA2, and the Genetic Mutations Most Women Never Get Tested For Karin's Own Genetic Test Story and Why 23andMe Is Not Enough BRCA1 vs BRCA2: Age of Onset and When to Remove Ovaries The Biology of Estrogen: Why Estrogen Does Not Cause Breast Cancer Birth Control, Breastfeeding, and the Real Risk Factors Alcohol, Inflammation, and the Toxins Driving Cancer Rates Tamoxifen Explained: What It Does to Your Brain, Bones, and Body Aromatase Inhibitors: Putting Your Estrogen in the Basement Where Women Go When No Doctor Will Help Them Oophorectomy, Early Menopause, and the 6 to 12% of Women Affected Why Black Women Face the Highest Risk and the Least Care The ApoE4, BRCA, and Surgical Menopause Snowball Coconut Oil Is Not Medicine: The Vaginal Estrogen Truth HRT Denial and the Myths Keeping Women From Treatment Who Owns the Breast Cancer Survivor After Treatment Ends Why the System Fails: Reimbursement, Resources, and Survivorship Gaps Can You Be on Tamoxifen and Hormone Replacement Therapy? Three Neurologists, One Tau Test, and the Dementia Dismissal Positive Stories: Women Who Took Back Their Health and Won The One Wish: Valuing Ovarian Function Beyond Reproduction _______ *Thank you to our sponsors*KetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFFDailyBasis: https://www.dailybasislife.com/NEURO for 50% off first monthIQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/Biologica: https://biologica.com/NEURO Up to 32% off first subscription orderCure Hydration: https://www.curehydration.com/ Use code NEURO gets 20% offHoney Love: https://www.honeylove.com/NEURO Save 20% Off Honeylove #honeylovepod _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
5 ONE MINUTE HABITS That REVERSE Brain Aging (Science Explained)
*Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://tinyurl.com/55c24w66 Most people think tracking your brain is science fiction. The truth is, the technology to measure your brainwaves, train your focus, and deepen your deep sleep already fits inside a sleek little headband and the woman who built it has been studying neuroplasticity since long before consumer neurotech existed. In this episode, I sit down with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing wearable backed by the world's largest consumer EEG data set. We break down what brainwaves actually are, why your individual alpha peak frequency is one of the most underrated markers of cognitive aging, and how just five minutes of focused attention meditation per day can make your brain look 7.5 years younger. Ariel walks me through sleep spindles as the single greatest predictor of brain age, how the glymphatic system clears amyloid beta during deep sleep, and why hemispheric specialization shows up so differently in male and female anxiety. We also get into Muse's foundation brain model, novel biomarkers for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, the digital sleeping pill, and her mission to make sure no one is jailed by the prison of their own mind. This conversation will change how you think about your brain, your sleep, and what cognitive longevity actually requires. Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED* Intro: Inside the Brain Sensing Headband Changing Neuroscience What an EEG Actually Measures and Your Brainwaves Explained Alpha Waves, Flow State, and Why It's Easier to Reach Than You Think Peak Alpha Frequency: The Refresh Rate of Your Brain The Meditation Study That Made Brains Look 7.5 Years Younger Sleep Spindles: The Single Greatest Predictor of Brain Age Deep Sleep, Delta Waves, and the Glymphatic Power Wash Muse's Digital Sleeping Pill and Deep Sleep Boost fNIRS, Blood Flow Training, and the Athena Owl Experience The Foundation Brain Model and Novel Biomarkers for Alzheimer's _______ *Thank you to our sponsors*Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicolaTimeline: https://www.timeline.com/partners/neuro-athleticsJones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com and use code NEUROLifeboost Coffee: https://lifeboostcoffee.com/ and use code NEURO for 10% offMomentum: https://momentumshake.com/neuro Get Free Welcome Kit + Travel Collection — $70 valueIQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
The 5-Minute Habit That REVERSES Brain Aging (Science Explained)
Most people think tracking your brain is science fiction. The truth is, the technology to measure your brainwaves, train your focus, and deepen your deep sleep already fits inside a sleek little headband and the woman who built it has been studying neuroplasticity since long before consumer neurotech existed. In this episode, I sit down with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing wearable backed by the world's largest consumer EEG data set. We break down what brainwaves actually are, why your individual alpha peak frequency is one of the most underrated markers of cognitive aging, and how just five minutes of focused attention meditation per day can make your brain look 7.5 years younger. Ariel walks me through sleep spindles as the single greatest predictor of brain age, how the glymphatic system clears amyloid beta during deep sleep, and why hemispheric specialization shows up so differently in male and female anxiety. We also get into Muse's foundation brain model, novel biomarkers for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, the digital sleeping pill, and her mission to make sure no one is jailed by the prison of their own mind. This conversation will change how you think about your brain, your sleep, and what cognitive longevity actually requires. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: Inside the Brain Sensing Headband Changing Neuroscience 05:17 What an EEG Actually Measures and Your Brainwaves Explained 13:20 Alpha Waves, Flow State, and Why It's Easier to Reach Than You Think 23:11 Peak Alpha Frequency: The Refresh Rate of Your Brain 29:25 The Meditation Study That Made Brains Look 7.5 Years Younger 38:30 Sleep Spindles: The Single Greatest Predictor of Brain Age 43:30 Deep Sleep, Delta Waves, and the Glymphatic Power Wash 48:11 Muse's Digital Sleeping Pill and Deep Sleep Boost 01:01:21 fNIRS, Blood Flow Training, and the Athena Owl Experience 01:04:23 The Foundation Brain Model and Novel Biomarkers for Alzheimer's _______ Thank you to our sponsors Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicola Timeline: https://www.timeline.com/partners/neuro-athletics Jones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com and use code NEURO Lifeboost Coffee: https://lifeboostcoffee.com/ and use code NEURO for 10% off Momentum: https://momentumshake.com/neuro Get Free Welcome Kit + Travel Collection — $70 value IQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Neuro Experience as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Neuro Experience podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Neuro Experience product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Louisa Nicola & Pursuit Network.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Neuro Experience release new episodes?
The Neuro Experience publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Neuro Experience cover?
The Neuro Experience covers topics including Education, Medicine, Fitness, Health & Fitness. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
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