In this episode, my guest is Nolan Williams, M.D., a triple board-certified psychiatrist, neurologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He is also the Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. We discuss clinical applications for brain stimulation, behavioral protocols and novel drug treatments to halt and reverse mental health disorders, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We first discuss the neural circuits for self-identity and mood and stress control. We discuss Dr. Williams’ work using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to depression, trauma, PTSD, and other mood disorders. We then dive deep into …
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In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body, its known medical applications, its impact on libido, creativity, hunger, hormones and more.
Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Behaviors & Binge
Eating | Episode 91
Sept. 26, 2022
My guest is Casey Halpern, M.D., Chief of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Professor of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
In this episode, I explain how nicotine impacts the brain and body, including its potent ability to enhance attention, focus, and alertness, increase blood pressure and metabolism and reduce appetite.
My guest is David Anderson, PhD, a world expert in the science of sexual behavior, violent aggression, fear and other motivated states.
In this episode, I provide a list of behavioral, nutritional, and supplement- based tools you can use to improve your ability to get into a focused state to do mental or physical work.
Recently I had the pleasure of hosting two live events, one in Seattle, WA and one in Portland, OR.
My guest this episode is Dr. Erich Jarvis, PhD—Professor and the Head of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language at Rockefeller University and Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).
In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time.
Recently I had the pleasure of hosting two live events, one in Seattle, WA and one in Portland, OR.
My guest this episode is Dr. Peter Attia, M.D., who trained at Stanford University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
In this episode, I describe a comprehensive toolkit consisting of behavioral and supplement-based tools that you can customize to enhance the quality, duration and impact of your sleep.
My guest this episode is Dr. Emily Balcetis, PhD, Professor of Psychology at New York University (NYU).
In this episode, I explain the biology, symptoms, causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression).
My guest this episode is Dr. Charles Zuker, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics and Neuroscience at Columbia University and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
In this episode, I explain the biological roles of the four major neuromodulators—dopamine, epinephrine (aka adrenaline), serotonin, and acetylcholine—and describe how these neuromodulators impact a wide variety of mental states and behaviors, including focus, creativity, motivation, drive, learning, alertness, mood, relationships, and feelings of well-being.
My guest this episode is Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT CSCS, a world-class physical therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
In this episode, I explain the biology and psychology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—a prevalent and debilitating condition.
My guest is Ido Portal, the world’s foremost expert on human movement.
In this episode, I explain the science behind limb range of motion and flexibility and how to increase them by using science-supported protocols.