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Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest. But sleep is as essential for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health. In the same way, a healthy brain can help you sleep, think, and perform better.

In this episode, Dr. Patrick Porter joins me to discuss a life-altering tool that enhances brain health. Discover how this technology can improve your life.

Dr. Patrick Porter is an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. He has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology for 32 years. His team garnered the Best New Health App award at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show.

Dr. Porter's newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain to help people overcome stress, enjoy superb sleep, lose weight, stop smoking, manage pain, accelerate learning, and make many lifestyle improvements. He is on a mission to make a lasting, positive impact on the world—one brain at a time. 

Thanks for tuning in to another informative episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast! 

“They say that the mind works best like a parachute when open. So just open your mind to the possibility because there is a solution. The brain is designed to heal. The body is designed to heal. But we've got to give it the right opportunities.” - Dr. Patrick Porter

In this episode:

- [02:21] - What is BrainTap, and how does it help stress?

- [05:02] - 3 things you need to do to keep your brain healthy

- [15:04] - Why sitting down can be detrimental to your brain health

- [15:24] - How exactly does BrainTap work?

- [20:01] - Why light energy is vital for brain health 

- [26:08] - 2 things people suffer from and how BrainTap can help 

- [36:42] - What is the proper way of using BrainTap to get better sleep?

- [40:31] - Phenomenal results from using BrainTap

Resources mentioned

- Get more information about BrainTap and sign up for the 14-day free trial 

- MORE Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis and Bone Health Summit 

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter

- Website

More about Margie

- Website 

- Facebook 

- Instagram 

DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.

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Welcome back! EP 50!

We're talkin:

• Eric Adams under investigation
• New brain studies are in
• Marvel/Disney pivoting

HOMEPAGE!

MERCH SHOP!

Links:

Eric Adams campaign investigation

https://gothamist.com/news/mayor-adams-retains-private-lawyer-defends-staffer-amid-fbi-probe

In-Person vs. Zoom

https://neurosciencenews.com/zoom-conversations-social-neuroscience-24996/

The Marvel's Review Spectrum

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-marvels-reviews-critics-rotten-tomatoes-1235639944/amp/

Dan Murrel - Marvel's spoiler free Review

https://youtu.be/XfZSKE9n9UM?feature=shared

Marvel/Disney New Banner

https://deadline-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/deadline.com/2023/11/echo-marvel-spotlight-banner-1235593396/amp/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16991680670113&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2023%2F11%2Fecho-marvel-spotlight-banner-1235593396%2F

https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/23948889/marvel-spotlight-mcu-echo-standalone-too-many-movies-man

Echo Trailer

https://youtu.be/AFUKnherhuw?feature=shared

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A Monday Morning installment of The EST Hangout as host Matthew Iwanyk is flanked by YouTube Trev and Lieutenant Eric. Guests include Jeff Krushell from The Krush Sports Performance Show and local expert Wil Fraser 

This week, we bring you the second part of our conversation on the perils of too much pleasure. Psychiatrist Anna Lembke explains the neuroscience behind compulsive consumption, and how it alters our brains. She also shares techniques she’s learned from her patients to overcome the lure of addictive substances and behaviors.

Do you like the ideas and insights we feature on Hidden Brain? Then please consider supporting our work by joining our new podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. You can find it in the Apple Podcasts app, or by going to apple.co/hiddenbrain. Thanks! 

Calling all my recovering people-pleasers who struggle with saying NO…this one’s for you, my loves! 

Let’s talk about “the art of saying no” and how it can elevate your leadership & career. 

 In this episode, I’m talking all about saying no (something I’ve struggled with so much in my life & career!) and the most important things I’ve learned along the way to help you break the patterns that are holding you back from career success. 

 Ready for the tips you need to say no with grace & confidence so you can say YES to the things that are going to move the needle in your career?

Let’s go to the show!

I dive into:

• Learning “the art of saying no” so you can elevate your leadership & career
• Why you might need to say NO to your own ideas
• How imposter syndrome might be holding you back from saying “no” - and how to tackle this
• The MOST common examples of saying “yes” to the wrong things
• My favorite TIPS for saying “no” with grace & confidence
• Determining the right things to say YES to
• And more

**Useful links**

• Need help ditching self doubt and impostor syndrome? Sign up for my free mini course here: https://tonicollis.com/dtsd 
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• Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode156  
• Check us out on Youtube.
• Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.

Most of us have an intuitive sense that there’s a pretty serious link between what we eat and how we feel. Today’s guest is here to explain the science behind that relationship.

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry and an expert on both the gut-brain connection and the food-mood connection. She is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a professional chef, and a nutrition specialist. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. And she is the author of a book called This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More.

In this episode we talk about:

• What the gut-brain connection is, how it works, and why it’s so important
• Her contention that “we are in control of how we feel emotionally through the food choices we make every single day”
• How to leverage nutritional psychiatry to help you handle:
• ---Anxiety
• ---Depression
• ---Sleep disorders
• ---Dementia
• ---PTSD
• ---ADHD
• ---OCD
• Her thoughts on taking in all of this information without developing orthorexia (an unhealthy obsession with healthy food)
• Her thoughts on intuitive eating
• How to understand vitamins vs. supplements (and her advice on taking supplements)

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/uma-naidoo-614

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Welcome to the brand-new podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Tommy Wood, BM, PhD. Follow Tommy on Instagram here.

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here.

Books: Behave (Sapolsky). The Coddling of the American Mind (Lukianoff, Haidt).

Documentaries: The Devil We Know. The Inventor. (Tommy said Bad Blood, but that’s the name of the book about the same scandal. The book Bad Blood (Carreyrou) is definitely worth reading too!)

Journal article: Demand Coupling Drives Neurodegeneration: A Model of Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia.

Podcast: Better Brain Fitness.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

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Finding ways to add movement into your daily routine is one of the absolute best things you can do for yourself. Our bodies are meant to move, yet so many of us are sedentary due to desk jobs, low energy, or lack of motivation.

In today’s episode, I talk with Max Lugavere, Mark Sisson, Tony Robbins, and Peter Diamandis about why exercise is the cornerstone of good health and long life.

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times bestseller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life. His sophomore book, also a bestseller, is called The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. Max is the host of a top iTunes health and wellness podcast called The Genius Life. His new cookbook is Genius Kitchen.

Mark Sisson is the founder of the popular daily health blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, in which he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint.

Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and philanthropist honored by Accenture as one of the top 50 business intellectuals in the world. Through his philanthropy and partnership with Feeding America, he has provided more than 800 million meals and is on track to provide 1 billion meals by 2025.

Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions. He was recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.” He is also the executive founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that counsels the world's leaders on exponentially growing technologies.

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Rupa Health, and Athletic Greens. 

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Max Lugavere

Dr. Mark Hyman

Mark Sisson

Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis

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What does consciousness mean to you? It’s something that’s fundamental to who we are as humans. And yet it’s a concept that many of us would struggle to define – scientists and philosophers included. But today’s guest is someone who has spent many years and countless hours studying it, and is keen to share what he has learned.

Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Science at the University of Sussex and Co-director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science. He is a globally respected neuroscientist and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Being You: A New Science Of Consciousness. And he is someone who excels at making complex ideas simple as evidenced by the fact that his TED talk has been viewed over 12 million times to date.

After 20 years researching the brain, Anil’s ideas on perception, reality, and what it means to be you, will have you reconsidering everything you’ve taken for granted about your experience of the world. And if that sounds scary, it really isn’t. You don’t need any prior knowledge of neuroscience, philosophy, or spirituality to enjoy this episode – but it will leave you feeling enlightened in all three areas.

During this conversation we consider death, ritual and the cultural idea of reincarnation. We talk about Near Death Experiences and what we can potentially learn from them and we dive into what consciousness and the self really mean. Anil also sets out his theory that our brains don’t read the world, they write them – all of life is a controlled hallucination.

The way we encounter reality, he asserts, is a construction. Our thoughts and perceptions are merely interpretations of external and biological cues. We’re all hallucinating, all the time. It’s just that when we agree on those hallucinations, we call it reality.

Anil’s work is fascinating and I’m convinced it could pave the way for a humanity that’s more connected, considerate, and humble. This is a conversation that I think will have you reflecting and thinking deeply about the world and your place within it. I hope you enjoy listening.

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Today, I am sitting down with Dr. Joe Dispenza to talk about the connection between our thoughts and our emotions. Joe explains the importance of paying attention to the things that will help us grow emotionally and mentally, the power of the brain and how it can trap us in the past if we allow it to, and how knowing proper breathwork can significantly help us relieve stress and overcome anxious thoughts.  

Joe Dispenza is an author, speaker, and researcher known for his work in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics. He is particularly recognized for his teachings on the mind-body connection and the potential for individuals to transform their lives through the power of their thoughts and emotions. Joe regularly conducts workshops and seminars worldwide, where he combines scientific knowledge, meditation practices, and practical exercises to help individuals tap into their potential and create a more fulfilling life. His teachings emphasize the idea that by changing our thoughts and emotions, we can create new neural pathways in the brain and ultimately transform our reality.

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.

What We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:01 Why are repeating thoughts the most dangerous, and the most beneficial thoughts?
• 07:05 Change your thought patterns by becoming conscious of unconscious thoughts
• 15:27 “Where you place your attention is where you place your energy.”
• 18:35 Why our emotions are a record of the past
• 20:41 Why are we in a habits crisis? How do we change our habits?
• 26:49 The 3 important elements in your life that you should focus on when you’re stressed
• 35:50 What is meditation and can you start practicing it?
• 40:25 How our emotions can convince our body to change significantly
• 45:34 How does breathwork impact our heart rate variability?
• 52:21 What happens when you get emotionally stuck in the past?
• 01:01:45 “What is it about me that I still have to change in order to heal?”
• 01:08:21 The difference between meditation with and without breathwork
• 01:11:32 The basic practices to help build a community for our survival

Episode Resources

• Joe Dispenza | Website
• Joe Dispenza | YouTube
• Joe Dispenza | Twitter
• Joe Dispenza | Facebook
• Joe Dispenza | Instagram

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Katie Wrigley is a Transformational Coach, Cognomovement Practitioner, and host of the Pain Changer Podcast. She is also a former chronic pain patient who found herself disabled in her early 40s after years of severe chronic pain and losing herself in a demanding 20 year long corporate career.

Traditional medicine continued to fail her as her diagnoses continued to pile up, including Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), slipped and bulging discs, and unrelenting chronic nerve pain and increasing weakness in her limbs. It all turned around when she was introduced to Cognomovement, a gentle but effective movement modality which interrupts the pain pathways of the brain and restores the body back to health and homeostasis.

Katie shares her personal pain journey along with her experience of eliminating her pain with Cognomovement, how (and why) the method works, how to listen to yourself and your body, the many benefits of cross body learning, and much, much more.

Download this positive and informative episode which has a clear message of hope, and please share it with everyone who is struggling with chronic pain to learn the magic of Cognomovement. Because our bodies have an incredible capacity to heal, and no one should suffer with chronic pain.     

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Brain conditions, such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, Alzheimer’s, and even schizophrenia, are fast becoming one of the largest categories of chronic health concerns. Instead of just relying on the traditional approach of looking at the brain in isolation as the means of healing these conditions, we are learning more and more that when you heal the body, you also heal the mind.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dhru Purohit, Dr. Dale Bredesen, and Dr. Todd LePine about the one common factor behind all brain disorders: inflammation. We explore how inflammation may arise from our diets, toxins in our environment, stress, and more.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dr. Dale Bredesen is internationally recognized as an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The End of Alzheimer's, The End of Alzheimer's Program, and his latest book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer's: How Patients Recovered Life and Hope in Their Own Words.

Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Levels. 

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Dr. Todd LePine

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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter goes into depth on the topic of brain health, starting with how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, the significance of blood-based biomarkers in diagnosis, and what the various APOE gene variants mean in terms of a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Next, Peter discusses the various strategies for preventing Alzheimer's disease and neurodegeneration. He touches briefly on exercise as a potent tool, but focuses more on lesser-known factors that could impact brain health, such as nutrition supplementation, lipid management, brain games, sauna, oral health, hearing loss, and more.

If you’re not a subscriber and are listening on a podcast player, you’ll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA. If you’re a subscriber, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or our website at the AMA #46 show notes page. If you are not a subscriber, you can learn more about the subscriber benefits here.

We discuss:

• Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease [2:45];
• Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, the C2N test, and other tools for diagnosis [7:30];
• Genetic component of Alzheimer’s disease: genes that confer risk [12:45];
• Understanding your APOE status and why it’s important to know [17:15];
• The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and who is at higher risk [21:15];
• Can the risk of Alzheimer’s disease be decreased with behavioral changes? [24:15];
• Overview of modifiable behaviors that potentially play a role in risk reduction of neurodegeneration [30:15];
• Things that clearly impact brain health: smoking, alcohol, sleep, head injuries, blood pressure, and more [34:15];
• How nutrition impacts brain health: common diets, metabolic health, energy balance, and more [46:15];
• Comparing common diets: data showing the association between the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and specific diets [59:45];
• Supplements: EPA and DHA, vitamin D, and B vitamins [1:13:00];
• Supplements: theracurmin, cocoa flavonols, and magnesium L-threonate [1:25:15];
• Impact of exercise on brain health, minimum effective dose, and the most important types of exercise [1:33:00];
• Challenging the mind with brain games—does it impact neurodegeneration? [1:43:00];
• The data on sauna and brain health [1:49:45];
• Oral health and its association with brain health [1:52:45];
• How reducing lipids can improve brain health and prevent neurodegeneration [1:55:30];
• The potential impact of hearing loss on brain health and neurodegeneration [2:04:30]; and
• More.

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Aya is a highly-rated microdosing educator, with 18+ years of experience in natural wellness as a coach and practitioner. She has a passion for providing hidden knowledge to those wanting natural solutions for physical and mental well-being. Aya is a mindset coach who works 1:1 with her clients to unlock their true potential.

Highlights from this episode:

1. The research backing psilocybin use for PTSD, depression, and ADHD
2. Microdosing vs Macrodosing
3. The MANY potential benefits of microdosing psilocybin
4. The changes being made to decriminalize it's use
5. What to expect when microdosing with mushrooms
6. Who should NOT microdose

If you are looking for a breakthrough and to level up or if you have any questions on psilocybin or it's use, I highly recommend working with Aya. You can reach her here:

• Instagram: @thewellgroundedspirit
• Email: hello@ayaallison.com

Thank you Aya for your time and knowledge!!

**This is not medical advise or meant to be diagnostic in any way. Always do your own research.

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Andrew Huberman is a Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford University and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. In this episode, Andrew begins with a fascinating discussion about the brain, including the role of the prefrontal cortex in adjusting your ruleset to match your setting, the neural circuitry underlying the ability of stress to limit creativity and problem-solving, the effect of belief on physiology and performance, and more. He speaks about vision being our “superpower” and compares this to animals that rely more on other senses. Next, he opens up about his personal journey, the struggles and losses he has overcome, the value of therapy, and the many great people who helped him along the way. He speaks to his love of biology and discovery and the importance of staying true to your passion rather than being driven purely by ambition. Lastly, the conversation includes a look to the future of Andrew's scientific work and podcast as well as his unique approach to communicating science and tackling the issue of scientific illiteracy.

We discuss:

• Exercise under blood flow restriction, lactate utilization, and transient changes in the brain function in response to adrenaline and stress [3:30];
• The role of the prefrontal cortex in governing rulesets [9:15];
• New discoveries about the circuitry between the prefrontal cortex, insula, and amygdala, and the insights gleaned about brain function in different emotional states [15:30];
• Comparing human vision and other senses to animals [26:00];
• A deep dive into vision: evolutionary adaptations, facial recognition, color, and more [39:45];
• Sense of smell, pheromones, and why evolution developed better vision over smell [46:30];
• The relationship between visual input and time perception [55:30];
• Mindset effects: the effect of belief on physiology and performance [1:00:45];
• Accessing higher levels of creativity with broadening rulesets and the limiting nature of stress and fear on creativity [1:05:30];
• Stress and fear increase autonomic arousal, limit access to rulesets, and inhibit performance [1:12:15];
• Andrew’s upbringing, early childhood, and tough adolescent years [1:15:00];
• Andrew’s time in a residential treatment program and how he benefited from therapy [1:20:15];
• The beginning of positive changes in Andrew’s young life [1:28:30];
• Andrew’s decision to turn his life around [1:37:00];
• A new passion for science and exercise helps Andrew [1:42:00];
• The difference between a postdoc and a PhD [1:54:15];
• Staying in touch with the love of biology and not getting pulled into ambition [1:59:15];
• Andrew starts his own lab, and continues work to overcome his demons [2:07:00];
• The loss of three mentors leads to deep soul searching [2:12:00];
• What motivated Andrew to begin his podcast [2:18:00];
• Looking to the future of Andrew’s scientific work, podcast, and more [2:22:45];
• Andrew’s unique approach to communicating science and the issue of scientific illiteracy [2:30:00]; and
• More.

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