Episodes (Page 22)
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Science-backed tools to enhance focus, learning, and creativity.
Daily Tools
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How ears and nervous system process sound and gravity.
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Dr. Karl Deisseroth discusses understanding and healing mental disorders.
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Smell, taste, and pheromones profoundly influence feelings, actions, and hormones.
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Explains how eyes focus, convert light, and the brain creates sight.
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Discusses endurance: muscular, long-duration efforts, and HIIT.
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Brain and nervous system control muscle maintenance, growth, and recovery.
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Science of fat loss: mobilization, oxidation, and nervous system leverage.
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Science and practice of learning physical skills at a biological level.
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Thermoregulation science: heating and cooling for performance.
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Cortisol and adrenaline regulate energy, focus, and immune function.
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Thyroid and growth hormone control metabolism and energy conversion.
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Hormones from gut, liver, pancreas, and brain control appetite.
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Testosterone and estrogen impact brain, body, and behavior post-puberty.
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Hormones shape early brain and body development and maturation.
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Biology of emotions and moods linked to relationships and attachment.
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Dopamine drives goal pursuit, movement, and pleasure.
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Foods and nutrients control moods and motivation via brain-body links.
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Stress recruits brain and body; some stress enhances immunity.
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Pain arises from body and brain; experience can be controlled.
Your Brain