Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and coCEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of wellbeing. Today’s featured guest is Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and human performance coach.

"You're preparing for sleep the moment that you wake up," she says. In this episode, Louisa and Jason discuss how to optimize your brain metabolism, plus:

0:000:17 Intro
0:171:49 Louisa’s background & personal health journey
1:496:24 What is Neuro Athletics?
6:248:34 The link between sleep & brain health
8:3413:02 How exercise impacts your sleep
13:0215:37 How to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep
15:3724:14 How alcohol affects your brain & how much you can drink
24:1426:47 Louisa’s best jet lag hacks
26:4728:36 Physical activity vs. exercise
28:3636:40 How aerobic & resistance exercise benefit your brain
36:4038:43 How exercise can reduce anxiety & depression
38:4344:43 The benefits of proprioceptive training
44:4350:10 Why creatine supplements deserve more hype
50:1053:56 How taking care of your brain also helps your heart
53:5655:20 How to know if you have a healthy brain
55:201:03:51 Louisa’s personal nutrition philosophy
1:03:511:04:56 How to optimize your brain regardless of age
1:04:561:07:52 The future of brain aging
1:07:521:13:11 Why we’re seeing such a high rate of strokes right now
1:13:111:13:58 How to control your emotions by reprogramming your brain

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