In this episode, we explore the vital role of magnesium in overall health, longevity, and brain function. Magnesium is crucial for over 600 enzyme reactions in the body, significantly impacting brain health and all twelve hallmarks of aging. Unfortunately, widespread magnesium deficiencies affect 50–80% of the population, impeding optimal health, y…

In this episode Lauren Alexander sits down with renowned physician and author, Dr. Sara Gottfried. The discussion delves into precision medicine, the gene-environment interface, and the intricacies of personalized healthcare. Dr. Gottfried shares her journey from Harvard Medical School to becoming the Director of Precision Medicine and highlights h…

In this episode, Dr. Greg Kelly interviews Dr. Emily Balcetis, a renowned associate professor from New York University, about the intricate interaction between vision, motivation, and behavior. Dr. Balcetis shares insights from her latest book, "Clearer, Closer: How Successful People See the World," shedding light on how visual perception significa…

In this episode of Collective Insights, hosted by James Schmachtenberger, co-founder and CEO of Qualia Life Sciences, alongside Dr. Greg Kelly, our company's head of research and product development. In this episode, we delve deep into the world of nootropics, exploring how these brain-boosting supplements can enhance cognitive function, mental ene…

In this episode of Collective Insights, Dr. Greg Kelly hosts Dr. Heather Sandison, highlighting her profound impact on the field of dementia care and the launch of her new book, "Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health." Dr. Sandison shares insights from her extensive experience, covering topics like hol…

In our latest episode award-winning social psychologist Ellen J. Langer joins Dr. Greg Kelly to discuss negative mindsets and the healing power of its mindfulness—the process of active noticing where we are not bound by past experience or conventional wisdom. Dr. Langer narrates fascinating studies that demonstrate how mindset can dramatically impa…

In this episode of "Collective Insights," co-founder and CEO of Qualia Life Sciences, James Schmachtenberger, sits down with Ben Angel to discuss the psychological and emotional impacts of adapting to a world increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). With AI technologies advancing at a rapid pace, Ben Angel, an award-winning author an…

In our latest episode Dr. Greg Kelly sits down with Dr. Gloria Mark to delve into the complexities of human attention in the digital age. They discuss how never-ending notifications, multitasking demands, and mindless scrolling impacts cognitive function. The conversation offers a rare glimpse into the intricacies of attention, highlighting how our…

In this episode of Collective Insights, Dr. Dan Stickler engages in a conversation with author and speaker Jeremy Lent. Lent, renowned for his books "The Patterning Instinct" and "The Web of Meaning," discusses how current worldviews have shaped human history and might influence our future, emphasizing the importance of integrating science and trad…

In this episode, Dr. Greg Kelly interviews Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, renowned scientist in both psychology and neuroscience. They discuss the key concepts from her book, "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain," including how the brain predicts and constructs our experiences, the importance of body budgeting and regulating our internal systems, a…

As human beings, we like the idea of having control over our lives. But could this just be an illusion? In this thought-provoking discussion between Dr. Dan Stickler and neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky delves into the complex realms of free will, determinism, and the implications for humanity's understanding of choice and responsibility. Robert lays…

Biological age has emerged as an influential factor in understanding how our bodies cope with the passage of time, distinct from our chronological years. Today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, author of Younger You joins Dr. Greg Kelly to unpack how landmark studies and the development of biological clocks measuring DNA methylation patterns, researchers can n…

Today we are talking all about the critical role ketones play in our metabolic health and longevity with Dr. Latt Mansor, pioneer in performance nutrition and metabolic health and Research Lead at H.V.M.N. Whether you’re new to understanding ketones or are a ketone aficionado, this episode is for you. We start with an overview of what ketones are, …

In our latest episode of Collective Insights, host Dr. Greg Kelly sits down with his friend, and healthcare innovator Dr. Mark Percival, discussing the evolution of health coaching, the power of state management, and how one can optimize health through tracking reliable biomarkers and personal habits. Sponsored by Qualia NAD+: https://neurohacker.c…

In our latest episode, host Dr. Dan Stickler delves deep into the world of emotions with special guest Dacher Keltner, to unpack the transformative power of awe. Our thought-provoking discussion explores the intricacies of awe as an emotional state, the unique psychological and physiological responses associated with awe, the neuroscience of awe, a…

Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL and elite performance trainer, joins head of Qualia R&D, Daniel Schmachtenberger, to discuss the importance of developing a practice of integration in order to step into our full potential as human beings. He emphasizes the need for physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual integration, and how this can…

In this captivating episode of Collective Insights, host Dr. Dan Stickler engages in a profound conversation with Donald Hoffman, exploring the enigmatic terrain of reality, consciousness, and the limits of human perception. We embark on a journey through the contrast between religious teachings and scientific explanations, to an investigation into…

In our latest episode Jim Kwik, renowned brain optimization and accelerated learning expert, joins Dr. Greg Kelly to share actionable insights for tapping into our brain's maximum capacity. We discuss the depths of cognitive enhancement and learning optimization as Jim shares insights from his book "Limitless" model, with easy to implement tips to …

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Greg Kelly, Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective and Author of Shape Shift, to discuss the science of shape, also known as shape intelligence. We discuss and define shape intelligence as being the body's innate ability to adapt and optimize our shape based on our environment and genet…

In this episode of Collective Insights Ben Greenfield is back to share the latest in biohacking trends involving brain health, nootropics, and longevity. We discuss the impact of nutrition on brain performance, focusing on the Mediterranean diet and the role of polyphenols in supporting the gut-brain axis and then shifts the conversation to nootrop…

In this episode, Siim Land, bestselling author and speaker joins us to discuss biohacking tips to increase our athletic performance and recovery. Siim guides us through science-backed tips featured in his book 'Win: Achieve Peak Athletic Performance, Optimize Recovery, and Become a Champion.' We dive deep into hydration and electrolyte protocols, p…

In this fascinating episode we sit down with Dr. Charles Brenner, a research pioneer in the area of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is vital in the creation of energy in every cell of your body and is intrinsic to the aging process. Listen in to learn the exciting science behind NAD and why NAD coenzymes are the carriers and the transm…

In the world of biohacking, one word has been making waves: NAD. As we age, our NAD levels decline, and as biohackers, we are constantly seeking ways to optimize and improve the aging process. NAD, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a hub molecule in cellular metabolism, playing a crucial role in energy production, antioxidant defenses, DNA r…

The growing understanding of how vision and breathing directly affect the brain—rather than the more generic categories of the mind and emotions is a topic that we find fascinating. And today, in this special encore release from the Collective Insights vault, Dr. Andrew Huberman, professor of neuroscience at Stanford, and Brian MacKenzie, renowned …

In this podcast episode, Dr. Daniel Stickler interviews Susan Bratton, a champion and advocate for passionate relationships. Susan is a bestselling author and publisher of books and programs on lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills. She discusses her journey into this line of work, which began with a crisis in her own marriage and …