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585: How to prevent & reverse cognitive decline | Neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D. Mar 23, 2025

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“ Make your brainspan equal to your lifespan”, explains Dale Bredesen, M.D.

Bredesen, internationally recognized expert in neurodegenerative diseases and the Chief Science Officer at Apollo Health, joins us to explain how cognitive decline is reversible, the three key drivers of brain aging, plus:

- Misunderstandings about cognitive decline (~2:48)

- Protection & performance (~4:35)

- 3 factors influencing cognitive health (~5:55)

- Your genes are not your destiny (~10:40)

- Lifestyle interventions (~13:50)

- Preventing disease (~19:10)

- The power of exercise (~22:20)

- What are resolvins (~23:55)

- Exercising the brain (~26:50)

- The importance of reducing inflammation (~35:45)

- Social connection (~37:15)

- The future of cognitive science (~38:55)

- 4 phases of cognitive decline (~44:45)

- A message of empowerment (~48:15)

Referenced in the episode:

- Pick up Bredesen’s book, The Ageless Brain

- Follow him on Instagram (@drdalebredesen)

- Learn more about him (https://www.apollohealthco.com/dr-bredesen/)

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584: Rewiring your brain for growth, resilience & confidence | Gregory Walton, Ph.D. Mar 16, 2025

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“What makes humans distinct is our ability to share intentions with other people”, explains Gregory Walton, Ph.D.

Walton, researcher and professor of psychology at Stanford University, joins us today to share key insights from his research on how we can foster resilience, develop a sense of meaning, plus:

- How to build confidence and cultivate a growth mindset (~2:10)

- Spiraling up vs spiraling down (~9:00)

- Negative self-talk (~11:25)

- The power of language (~12:45)

- Building meaningful connections (~16:30)

- Small acts of kindness (~20:40)

- Wise interventions (~21:45)

- How to keep a marriage strong (~27:50)

- The need to belong (~31:50)

- Advice for parents (~37:45)

- The problem with “finding your passion” (~40:20)

- The impact of his work (~44:25)

Referenced in the episode:

- Check out his website (http://gregorywalton-stanford.weebly.com/)

- Pick up his book, Ordinary Magic

- Research on perspective taking (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-13651-004)

- Research on excessive praise (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-45055-001)

- Research on school feedback (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1198364)

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583: Good stress is medicine | Sharon Bergquist, M.D. Mar 09, 2025

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“Good stressors are the most powerful medicine we have,” explains Sharon Horesh Bergquist, M.D.

Bergquist, an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and researcher, joins us today to explain why stress is actually a good thing, how to optimize our exercise routines, plus so much more:

- The difference between good & bad stress (~2:20)

- Exercise as a stressor (~3:15)

- Zone 2 & HIIT (~4:45)

- The 80/20 rule (~6:20)

- Vigorous exercise (~11:10)

- The power of intervals (~13:40)

- Mitochondrial health (~15:00)

- The balance between too much & not enough stress (~21:15)

- The benefits of plant toxins (~24:28)

- Hot/cold therapy (~30:10)

- Temp & timing for cold exposure (~34:50)

- Heat exposure (~43:10)

- Temp & timing for heat exposure (~46:40)

- Gender differences in stress exposure (~48:50)

- Circadian fasting (~51:00)

- Impactful takeaways (~54:45)

- How to instill growth mindset in younger generations (~56:05)

Referenced in the episode:

- Follow Bergquist on Instagram (@thegoodstressdoctor)

- Check out her website (https://drsharonbergquist.com/)

- Pick up her book, The Stress Paradox

- Research on vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-02100-x)

- Research on interval-walking training (DOI: 10.23736/S0022-4707.22.14263-5)

- Global Burden of Disease Study (DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32279-7)

- Research on stress & biological age (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10522-022-09985-8)

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582: The power of the mind to heal | Nicole Sachs, LCSW Mar 02, 2025

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“Through my understanding of mind-body medicine, I was able to completely resolve my chronic pain,” explains Nicole Sachs, LCSW.

Sachs, psychotherapist and nationwide expert in the treatment of chronic pain, joins us today to explain how to tap into your emotions to cure chronic pain, the role of one’s belief systems, plus:

- Sachs’ experience with chronic pain (~2:15)

- Her introduction to mind-body medicine (~5:15)

- The power of fear & meaning (~8:25)

- Jason’s experience with back pain (~13:50)

- The mind-body connection (~16:00)

- The Donnino study (~22:55)

- Emotional exercises (~25:40)

- Our emotional reservoir (~27:40)

- The tool of JournalSpeak (~30:30)

- Tracking & wearables (~31:20)

- Belief systems & affirmations (~38:00)

- How to instill this alignment into children (~42:45)

- The role of confidence (~46:30)

- Factors influencing chronic pain (~48:50)

- Success stories (~50:50)

- Closing thoughts (~58:30)

Referenced in the episode:

- Follow Sachs on Instagram (@nicolesachslcsw)

- Check out her website (https://www.yourbreakawake.com/)

- Read her book, Mind Your Body

- Research on long COVID (PMCID: PMC10196153)

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581: Fraud, failure, & new frontiers in Alzheimer's research | Journalist Charles Piller Feb 23, 2025

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“There is a confluence of things that has caused Alzheimer's research to be disappointingly slow,” explains Charles Piller.

Piller, investigative journalist and author, reveals the history of scientific misconduct in the field of Alzheimer's research, as well as promising areas of research, plus:

- Lies in Alzheimer's research (~2:35)

- The amyloid hypothesis (~3:25)

- The history of doctoring images in science (~5:45)

- Systemic issues (~10:30)

- The landmark study (13:50)

- What is driving these issues (~24:00)

- The attack on science (~27:45)

- Alzheimer's & what we know today (~37:40)

- 3 areas of promising research (~38:55)

- Risk & lifestyle factors (~41:20)

- Piller’s hope for the field (~43:50)

Referenced in the episode:

- Pick up Piller’s book Doctored (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668031248?tag=simonsayscom)

- Follow him on X @CPiller.

- Read more of his work (https://www.science.org/content/author/charles-piller)

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580: Why this MD avoids seed oils at all costs | Cate Shanahan, M.D. Feb 16, 2025

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“Seed oils are the most problematic substances in the food supply,” explains Cate Shanahan, M.D.

Shanahan, M.D., board-certified family physician and influential medical thought leader, joins us to explain everything you need to know about seed oils, including the top eight oils to avoid, impact of oxidative stress, and:

- The hateful eight (~2:25)

- Why to avoid these oils (~3:40)

- What is crude oil (~6:00)

- The chemistry of oils (~7:20)

- The health impact of seed oils (~8:55)

- The truth about the 80/20 rule (~10:25)

- The history of seed oils (~12:45)

- The truth about cholesterol (~14:15)

- Why seed oils are so divisive (~19:20)

- The science & research (~25:10)

- Shanahan’s dream study (~32:00)

- Sneaky sources of seed oils (~38:10)

- The best oils to use (~42:10)

- Oxidative stress & insulin resistance (~44:20)

Referenced in the episode:

Learn more about Dr. Cate (https://drcate.com/)

Follow her on Instagram (@drcateshanahan)

Pick up her book, Dark Calories

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579: 4 steps to become more confident & calm | Gabby Bernstein Feb 09, 2025

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“All that's required is the willingness to heal,” explains Gabby Bernstein.

Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author, spiritual teacher and entrepreneur, joins us to discuss her transformative 4-step process to truly connect to your inner self and heal, plus:

- Gabby’s introduction to internal family systems (IFS) (~2:35)

- What is ISF? (~6:50)

- The role of mindset (~10:25)

- Emotional reactions (~12:20)

- The role of gratitude (~14:07)

- The relevance of ISF (~15:35)

- The 4 step process (~18:55)

- Anxiety as a protector part (~24:45)

- Taping into your self energy (~28:00)

- Demo of the 4 step process (~31:35)

- The perspective shift (~39:45)

- Confidence and willingness (~41:10)

- Accessing prayer (~43:20)

- The tension between willingness and surrender (~44:30)

- Gabby’s non-negotiables (~47:30)

- How to instill this in younger generations (~52:40)

Referenced in the episode:

- Learn more about Gabby (https://gabbybernstein.com/)

- Follow her on Instagram (@gabbybernstein)

- Read her newest book, Self Help

- Learn more about The founder of Internal Family Systems (https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phd)

Join Gabby on her Change Your Life Tour in New York, L.A., San Francisco or Boston gabbyberntein.com/events

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578: The cutting edge treatment for brain health, trauma, and long COVID | Shai Efrati, M.D. Feb 02, 2025

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“The brain is the most important organ that we have in our body,” explains Shai Efrati, M.D.

Efrati, M.D., Founder and Director of the world-leading Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, joins us to dive deep into the science behind hyperbaric medicine, the incredible benefits, plus:

- What is hyperbaric therapy (~2:55)

- How does hyperbaric therapy work (~3:28)

- Brain benefits & neurogenesis (~9:40)

- Who benefits from this therapy (~11:20)

- How does this affect cognitive decline (~13:55)

- The details of hyperoxic hypoxic paradox (~17:15)

- Credibility & costs (~20:00)

- His clinic (~23:40)

- Long COVID (~24:35)

- Seeking treatment for long COVID (~36:30)

- Brain injury and head trauma (~39:25)

- Treating athletes (~45:45)

- The future of hyperbaric therapy (~48:00)

Referenced in the episode:

- Learn more about Efrati (https://aviv-clinics.com/about/shai-efrati/)

- Read his book, Beyond Normal (https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Normal-Enhanced-Medicine-Performance/dp/B0D481HP15)

- Check out Aviv Clinics (https://aviv-clinics.com/)

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577: The gut-brain axis, inflammation, & fecal transplants | Charles Akle, M.D. Jan 26, 2025

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“The linkage between the immune system and the microbiome is the fundamental of everything,” says Charles Akle, M.D.

Akle, Chief Medical Officer at immy, surgeon, and leading researcher in immunotherapy, joins us to dive deep into the gut microbiome, covering everything from the gut-brain axis to chronic inflammation, plus:

- The gut microbiome & overall health (~1:45)

- The impact of modern life (~3:38)

- Hygiene hypothesis & mycobacteria (~5:23)

- The power of fecal transplants (~8:55)

- Diet vs environmental factors on the microbiome (~16:40)

- Stress & inflammation (~19:45)

- The gut-brain axis (~24:55)

- Simple lifestyle adjustments for your microbiome (~30:20)

- Akle’s company, Immy (~31:50)

- Caring for your immune system daily (~37:38)

- Akle’s mission (~43:15)

- Chronic inflammation (~44:45)