Best Modern Healthspan Podcasts (2024)

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How To Activate Your Stem Cells For Rejuvenation | Christian Drapeau Interview 1:10:13

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Here we talk Christian Drapeau founder of Stemregen about the wonders of stem cells. We dive into the science of what they are, how they work to repair the body and how we can mobilize them to help us remain healthy. 🌐Links in this Interview Stemregen home page https://www.stemregen.co/ Stemregen 15% discount Code MODERN https://tinyurl.com/45z968y…

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Microbiome & Gut-Immune Interactions in Obesity & Metabolic Health | June Round | #178 1:21:48

1h ago1:21:48

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Send us a text About the guest: June Round, PhD is a microbiologist whose lab at the University of Utah studies microbiome-host interactions, gut microbiota, immunity, metabolism, obesity, and other disorders. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Round discuss: how the immune system and gut microbiome interact; dietary fiber & short-chain fatty acid produ…

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How Modern Science Gives Us Unlimited Lifespan with Linus Petersson | Episode 197 48:06

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Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Magic Mind! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CLAUDIAG20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/claudiag EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and th…

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Neural Basis of Pain, Placebo Effects, Opioid Pain Relief & Addiction | Gregory Scherrer | #177 1:18:16

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Send us a text About the guest: Gregory Scherrer, PharmD, PhD is a neuroscientist whose lab at the University of North Carolina studies the neural basis of pain, including its sensory, emotional, and cognitive components. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Scherrer discuss: the neural basis of pain sensation & pain perception; opioids & the opioid syste…

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Ancestral vs. Modern Human Diets, Seed Oils, Inflammation, Fat Oxidation, Influence of Industry on Food Science | Steven Rofrano | IS#3 1:33:42

8d ago1:33:42

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Send us a text Special episode: Episodes in the Independent Scholars (IS) series are available in full to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack. This is a free, partial version. About the guest: Steven Rofrano became interested in human health & food, including ancestral vs. modern diets, from personal experiences in diet & allergies during college.…

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Overcoming Addiction & Building 7-Figure Businesses with Andrew Spira | Episode 196 34:18

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Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Magic Mind! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CLAUDIAG20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/claudiag EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and se…

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Bad Science, Nutrition Epidemiology, History of Obesity Research, Diet & Metabolic Health | Gary Taubes | #176 1:42:23

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Send us a text About the guest: Gary Taubes is a researcher, science historian, and science journalist. He has written several books, including “Rethinking Diabetes.” Episode summary: Nick and Gary Taubes discuss: the field of nutrition epidemiology and why it’s filled with so much junk science; social factors influencing scientific research; the h…

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Aging, Biological Clocks, Proteomics, Longevity & Healthspan | Austin Argentieri | #175 1:33:17

10d ago1:33:17

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Send us a text About the guest: Austin Argentieri, PhD is a researcher in the Analytic & Translational Genetics Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital with academic appointments at Harvard & the Broad Institute. His research focuses on large-scale analyses to to understand human aging. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Argentieri discuss: chronolog…

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Emotional Regulation & Re-balancing Your Nervous System with Claudia Garbutt | Episode 195 15:40

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Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Magic Mind! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CLAUDIAG20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/claudiag EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt for th…

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Adipose Tissue & Body Fat: Obesity, Insulin, Leptin, Fertility, Weight Loss & GLP-2 Drugs | Sean Hartig | #174 1:43:52

15d ago1:43:52

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Send us a text About the guest: Sean Hartig, PhD is an associate professor at the Baylor College of Medicine, where is lab studies adipose (fat) tissue, metabolic regulation, and obesity & energy balance disorders. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Hartig discuss: visceral vs. subcutaneous fat; white, brown, and beige adipose tissue; physiology of fat …

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Spirituality & Entrepreneurship with Teresa McBratney | Episode 194 40:12

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Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Magic Mind! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CLAUDIAG20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/claudiag EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and sp…

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How The Science of HRV Can Extend Your Healthy Longevity | Dr Torkil Færø Interview 1:04:47

25d ago1:04:47

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Apologies for the delay in releasing this. Should be more regular in the future! DESCRIPTION Here we talk with Dr Torkil Færø the author of the Pulse Cure about what HRV is, how it is linked to health and how we can use it to improve our longevity protocol 🌐Links in this Interview The Pulse Cure website with lecture from Dr Færø https://thepulsecur…

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Psychedelics, Consciousness, Psychiatry, Psychology, Mental Health & the Entropic Brain Hypothesis | Robin Carhart-Harris | #173 1:57:41

20d ago1:57:41

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Send us a text About the guest: Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD is a neuroscientist & psychopharmacologist. His lab at the University of California-San Francisco studies the effects of psychedelics and other drugs on the human brain, using neuroimaging and other approaches. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Carhart-Harris discuss: psychedelics & the human br…

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Immune System, Gut Microbiome, Vitamin D, Cancer, Innate Immunity, Inflammation & Gut-Immune Interactions | Caetano Reis e Sousa | #172 1:12:05

23d ago1:12:05

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Send us a text About the guest: Caetano Reis e Sousa, DPhil is an immunologist and Principal Group Leader at the Francis Crick Institute in London. His lab studies immune system function, including its ability to fight infection and cancer. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Reis e Sousa discuss: dendritic cells & innate immunity; how the immune system …

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Promoting Longevity & Healthspan with Joseph Antoun, MD, PhD, MPP | Episode 193 51:53

24d ago51:53

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Special THANKS to the episode sponsor Magic Mind! Limited offer: Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CLAUDIAG20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/claudiag ------------- EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and longevity expert Dr. Jose…

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Comparative Brain Evolution: Mammals, Primates & Humans | Robert Barton | #171 1:38:48

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Send us a text About the guest: Robert Barton, PhD is an evolutionary anthropologist and Professor at Durham University. He studies the evolution of the brain and behavior across species, including humans. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Barton discuss: mammalian brain evolution; how brain and body size scale across mammals; how metabolism relates to…

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Sex Differences, Drugs & the Brain: Psychedelics, Psilocybin, Alcohol & Nicotine | Melissa Herman | #170 1:15:21

1M ago1:15:21

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Send us a text About the guest: Melissa Herman, PhD is a neuroscientist and associate professor at the University of North Carolina. Her lab studies the effects of drugs on the brain and behavior in rodents. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Herman discuss: sex differences in the brain between males and females; behavioral variability among individuals…

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Finding Joy with Rachel Marie Martin | Episode 192 35:12

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and author Rachel Marie Martin as they talk about relationships, parenting, and finding joy amidst chaos. In this episode, we talk about: - Releasing expectations & finding joy amidst chaos - Relationships, parenting, power dynamics & red flags - Financial hardship …

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Epigenetics, Chromatin Plasticity & the Neural Basis of Memory | Giulia Santoni | #169 1:23:45

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Send us a text About the guest: Giulia Santoni, PhD is a neuroscientist who obtained her PhD at the EPFL in Switzerland, where she studied epigenetic influences on memory formation. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Santoni discuss: transcription & gene regulation; synaptic plasticity; learning & associative memory; epigenetics, histones, DNA methylati…

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Neurofeedback & Neurotechnology with Mustafa Hamada, PhD | Episode 191 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and chief product & science officer @Mendi Mustafa Hamada, PhD as they talk about brain health, neurofeedback & neurotechnology. In this episode, we talk about: - Cutting-edge neurotechnology - Neurofeedback, behavioral science & gamification - Brain health & traini…

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Sleep: Neural Circuits, Orexin/Hypocretin, Hypothalamus, Neuromodulators, Stress & Cortisol, Sleep Drugs & Ultrasound Technology | Luis de Lecea | #168 1:39:31

1M ago1:39:31

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Send us a text About the guest: Luis de Lecea, PhD is a neurobiologist whose lab at Stanford University studies the neural basis of sleep & wakefulness in animals. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. de Lecea discuss: the neural basis of sleep; sleep architecture & sleep phases (NREM vs. REM sleep); orexin/hypocretin neurons & the lateral hypothalamus; c…

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The Science Of Balancing A Diet For Longevity | Drs Steve Simpson & Dave Raubenheimer 56:43

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Here we talk with Dr Steve Simpson and Dave Raubenheimer about their concept of Nutritional Geometry and how this helps to think about the optimal macro and micro nutrient mix. Of particular note is Protein Leverage, the idea that humans will eat until we have had sufficient protein. 🌐Links in this Interview Charles Perkins Centre https://www.sydne…

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Quantum Alignment with Sally Reid | Episode 190 44:28

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and quantum alignment coach Sally Reid as they talk about removing success blocks and finding flow. In this episode, we talk about: - Quantum alignment & finding flow - Effective strategies to alter your energetic state instantly - Protecting your energy as a highly…

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Plant Chemistry & the Chemical Basis of Marijuana Aroma | Iain Oswald | #167 51:09

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Send us a text About the guest: Iain Oswald, PhD is an organic chemist and Director of Research & Development at Abstrax Tech. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Oswald discuss: plant chemistry; marijuana strains and their aroma; the chemical basis of cannabis aroma; terpenes vs. non-terpene volatile organic compounds; and more. Related episodes: Mariju…

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Reverse Aging By Changing Your Thoughts! | Dr Ellen Langer Interview 1:02:08

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Here we talk with Professor Ellen Langer of Harvard University about her research and her latest book, The Mindful Body : Thinking Our Way To Chronic Health. The mind and body are one and we can control the body with the mind. 🌐Links in this Interview Dr Langer page at Harvard https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/ellen-langer Home page https:/…

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Growing Your Business Without Sacrificing Your Health with Wade Lightheart | Episode 189 1:20:57

2M ago1:20:57

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and co-founder of BiOptimizers Wade Lightheart as they talk about entrepreneurship, mindset & high-performance habits that keep you healthy. In this episode, we talk about: - Getting enough protein - Effective magnesium supplementation - Favorite books, tools & prac…

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History of Diet & Food, Population Density & Social Stability, Psychological Pandemics, Physical & Mental Health in Civilizational Cycles | Rudyard Lynch | IS #2 36:23

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Send us a text Special episode: Episodes in the Independent Scholars (IS) series are available in full to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack. This is a free, partial version. About the guest: Rudyard Lynch is a history and anthropology scholar and host of the popular YouTube channel, whatifalthist. Episode summary: Nick and Rudyard discuss: histo…

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Foods That Enhance Stem Cells & Longevity | Dr William Li Interview 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

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Here we talk with Dr William Li about how food can be medicine, both in a preventative and a therapeutic way. We focus mostly on stem cell activation and preservation and also look at angiogenesis - building new blood vessels. 🌐Links in this Interview Dr William Li's website https://drwilliamli.com/ Links to Dr Li's other social channels and his ma…

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Performance Optimization for Entrepreneurs with Daniel Hauge | Episode 188 47:39

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and high-performance coach Daniel Hauge as they discuss optimization strategies & performance hacks for entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about: - The power of systems for achieving your goals - The importance of values & discipline - Alignment for personal & …

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Evolution: Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, Origin of Life, Cellular Complexity, Epigenetics | Michael Lynch | #166 1:29:28

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Send us a text About the guest: Michael Lynch, PhD is an evolutionary biologist at Arizona State University who studies the origins of genomic and cellular complexity. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Lynch discuss: natural selection vs. genetic drift; genetic mutations & the speed of evolution; origin of life; the evolution of cellular complexity; ep…

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PUFAs in Brain Health & Disease, Dietary Fats, Brain Lipids, Nutrition | Richard Bazinet | #165 1:41:18

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Send us a text About the guest: Richard Bazinet, PhD is neurochemist and nutritional scientist at the University of Toronto. His lab studies brain lipid metabolism in health and disease. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Bazinet discuss: lipid metabolism in the liver and brain; dietary fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated); fatty ac…

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Power Up Your Mitochondria With Red Light Therapy | Dr Glen Jeffery Interview 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Here we talk with Dr Glen Jeffery from University College London about how red light energizes your mitochondria and some of the amazing benefits of this. We also discuss some of the detrimental effects of blue light. 🌐Links in this Interview Dr Jeffery's website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/people/prof-glen-jeffery Some papers from Dr Jeffery…

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Holistic Ways to Improve Brain & Mind Health with Dr. Mohita Shrivastava | Episode 187 48:49

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and neuroscientist Dr. Mohita Shrivastava as they talk about keeping the brain & mind healthy. In this episode, we talk about: - Debunking common myths about the brain & mind - Daily routines to improve cognition & mental performance - Brain exercises & neurofeedbac…

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The Science Behind A Novel Longevity Supplement Blend - NOVOS Vital | Dr Diogo Barardo Interview 1:13:58

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DESCRIPTION Here we talk with Dr Diogo Barardo, who is head of research and development at NOVOS, about NOVOS Vital, a supplement which comes in a gummie form and have a catch-up on other activities at NOVOS. 🌐Links in this Interview NOVOS Labs website https://novoslabs.com/ Drug age database paper The DrugAge database of aging-related drugs https:…

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Defeating Aging by 2060 with Gabriel Cian | Episode 186 47:42

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and tech serial entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast Gabriel Cian as they discuss how to defeat aging. In this episode, we talk about: - Defining wealth & updating your programming - Defeating aging by 2060 - Accomplishments, money, status, meaning & purpose EPISOD…

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Seed Oils, Chronic Disease, Diet & Religious Cults, Mainstream Medicine vs. Independent Research | Tucker Goodrich | IS #1 20:38

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Send us a text Special episode: Episodes in the Independent Scholars (IS) series are available in full to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack. This is a free, partial version. About the guest: Tucker Goodrich is an independent researcher and self-described “seed oil zealot” who credits many of his own health improvements with minimizing his consum…

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Dopamine, Reward, Motivation, Lateral Hypothalamus, Feeding Behavior & Eating Disorders | Melissa Sharpe | #164 1:08:39

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Send us a text About the guest: Melissa Sharpe, PhD is a neuroscientist. Her lab at the University of Sydney studies reinforcement and reward learning in rodents. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Sharpe discuss: dopamine and its association with reward learning and motivation; reinforcement learning & the brain; the lateral hypothalamus and feeding be…

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Natural Meditation & Holistic Health with Cate Zoltan | Episode 185 53:57

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and co-founder and CEO of the Undo-App, Cate Zoltan as they discuss natural ways to stay happy, healthy, and productive. In this episode, we talk about: - Natural Meditation & holistic health - The role of emotions & feelings for staying healthy - Using the body-min…

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Anesthesia, Placebo Effects, Consciousness, Subjectivity, MDMA, Ketamine, Opioids, Psychedelics | Boris Heifets | M&M #163 1:44:35

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Send us a text About the guest: Boris Heifets, MD, PhD is an anesthesiologist and researcher at Stanford University. His lab studies non-ordinary states of consciousness and psychoactive drugs like MDMA, ketamine, and psychedelics. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Heifets discuss: anesthesia and how anesthetics work; placebo effects & expectations in …

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Small Business Marketing with Chris Pistorius | Episode 184 31:13

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and digital marketing agency owner Chris Pistorius as they talk about digital marketing for small businesses. In this episode, we talk about: - The future of digital marketing and AI - ONE underrated marketing secret most small businesses don’t know about - Connecti…

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Drugs, Addiction & Neuroplasticity: Psychedelics, MDMA, Opioids, Cocaine, Amphetamine (Adderall), Nicotine, Marijuana & Alcohol | Robert Malenka | #162 1:34:42

3M ago1:34:42

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Send us a text About the guest: Robert Malenka, MD, PhD is psychiatrist & neuroscientist. He has spent most of his career at Stanford University, where his lab studies synaptic plasticity, mechanisms of drug action in the brain, and the neural basis of behavior. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Malenka discuss: mechanisms of synaptic plasticity in the…

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GLP-1, Weight Loss Drugs, Ozempic, Obesity, NMDA Receptors, Metabolism & Brain Health | Christoffer Clemmensen | #161 1:32:36

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Send us a text About the guest: Christoffer Clemmensen, PhD is scientist running the Metabolism & Molecular Pharmacology group at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. His lab studies the biological basis of obesity & other metabolic disorders. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Clemmensen discuss: GLP-1 & gut hormones; obesity & metabolic disease; G…

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Energy Healing with Jacqueline Pirtle | Episode 183 58:05

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EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and Jacqueline Pirtle, the inspiring force behind Freaky Healer as they talk about energy work, mindfulness & holistic health. In this episode, we talk about: - Working with energy & consciousness - Living your purpose - Shifting your energy to get unstuck EPISODE N…

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Age Reversal & Thymus Rejuvenation TRIIM-X 2024 Update | Dr Greg Fahy Full Interview 1:15:38

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DESCRIPTION Dr. Greg Fahy is a world renowned cryobiologist and is also the chief science officer, and co-founder, of Intervene Immune, a company which pioneers treatments for thymus regeneration and age-related immune system decline. Dr. Fahy Designed and led the pilot TRIIM trial which first time showing both thymus rejuvenation and reversal of h…

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Diet, Hunting, Culture and Evolution of Paleolithic Humans & Hunter Gatherers | Eugene Morin | #160 1:24:10

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Send us a text About the guest: Eugene Morin, PhD is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Trent who studies Paleolithic humans and animals. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Morin discuss evolution of Paleolithic humans; Neanderthal diet & cultural capacity; key human adaptations related to endurance and stamina; hunter gatherer hunting str…

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Neuroscience of Social Behavior, Pain, Empathy, Emotion, Brain Mechanisms of MDMA | Monique Smith | #159 1:26:45

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Send us a text About the guest: Monique Smith, PhD is an assistant professor of neurobiology at the University of California-San Diego, where her lab studies the neuroscience of social behavior, pain, and emotion. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Smith discuss: the neurobiology of pain perception; social & empathy-like behavior in animals; emotion; br…

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The Most Promising Rejuvenation Therapy Now In Clinical Trials | Dr Hans Keirstead Full Interview 1:03:45

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Description Hi all, apologies for the erratic release schedule recently. We have now changed the way that we release interviews on our YouTube channel and from now on will post the whole interview in a single video. The podcasts will follow the same pattern. This will mean that we have fewer, though longer podcasts. I hope that this works for you a…

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Ketosis & Ketogenic Diet: Brain & Mental Health, Metabolism, Diet & Exercise, Cancer, Diabetes | Dominic D'Agostino | #158 1:41:30

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Send us a text About the guest: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD is a researcher and professor at the University of South Florida, where his lab studies metabolism, human biology, and related subjects. Episode summary: Nick and Dr. D'Agostino discuss: ketosis and the ketogenic diet; effects of ketosis on diabetes, insulin resistance & metabolic health; effe…

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Nitric Oxide The Miracle Molecule For Longevity | Dr Nathan Bryan Full Interview 59:44

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Hi all, apologies for the erratic release schedule recently. We have now changed the way that we release interviews on our YouTube channel and from now on will post the whole interview in a single video. The podcasts will follow the same pattern. This will mean that we have fewer, though longer podcasts. I hope that this works for you all. Thanks R…

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Preventative Medicine, Diet & Lifestyle vs. Pharmaceuticals in Health & Disease, Lies Taught in Medical Schools | Robert Lufkin | #157 1:45:15

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Send us a text About the guest: Robert Lufkin, MD is a radiologist and professor at UCLA. His new book is called, "Lies I Taught in Medical School." Episode summary: Nick and Dr. Lufkin talk about: the history of medicine in the United States; diet & lifestyle vs. pharmaceuticals in acute vs. chronic disease; diabetes, metabolic syndrome & insulin …

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