In Vivo Podcast

I spoke with @BrandonLuuMD to find out why everyone is talking about creatine and nicotine. He shares the evidence-based protocols he used for dealing with sleep deprivation while on 26 hour shifts at the hospital. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E

Should vegans and vegetarians consider taking creatine? @BrandonLuuMD makes an excellent argument that they should. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E

One of the best things you can do for your kid’s brain? Make them play outside. A new study shows outdoor physical activity significantly improves working memory, attention, and inhibition—compared to doing the exact same thing indoors.

Associate Director, Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu shared his insights on psychedelic therapies for psychiatric disorders. He explains the science, shifting public perception, and potential for future FDA approval for these therapies.

Strength training twice a week cuts cancer death risk by 31%

A mitochondrion with a snippet sliced off so you can see its inside

Can binaural beats actually help improve focus? I spoke with @BrandonLuuMD about the idea of brain entrainment, which seeks to synchronize brainwaves with external stimuli. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E?si…

What exactly is creatine? Is it a naturally occurring molecule? What benefits can we derive from it? @BrandonLuuMD breaks down the science behind this super popular supplement. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E

Can tiny, controlled doses of nicotine in non-smoked form sharpen your focus and attention without the deadly risks of smoking? @BrandonLuuMD breaks down the science behind this controversial stimulant. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E

Why is everyone talking about creatine, nicotine and binaural beats? @BrandonLuuMD breaks down the science behind these potential brain boosters. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E

Here's a wonderful breakdown and summary of the topics I cover with @BrandonLuuMD in the most recent episode of In Vivo.

In high pressure situations, the key to entering flow and peak performance is doing less. Full episode with @DocDurDur : youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

Is flow state on the spectrum of psychedelic experiences? @DocDurDur shares his thoughts and teases future studies: youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

Are there strategies that can help you enter flow state? @DocDurDur offers insights from his years of research on creativity, flow state and altered states of consciousness: youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

Is the ability to enter flow state innate or is it a skill that can be learned and trained? Full episode with @DocDurDur : youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

What can we learn about flow state from @DocDurDur study of jazz guitarists as they improvise? Full episode: youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

How do you study flow state among creatives? @DocDurDur uses EEG to study the brains of jazz guitarists as they improvise over standardized backing tracks. Full episode: youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

The three requirements that @DocDurDur cites as important for achieving flow state are absorption, effortless fluency and intrinsic motivation. Learn more about the science of flow: youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

Dr. David Rosen (@DocDurDur) , is a musician and cognitive neuroscientists at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research studying flow states, specifically within jazz guitarist. Absolutely fascinating! Full episode-> youtu.be/rqQfHm36KUc

What utility, if any, does dark matter hold for humanity? Full episode with Dr. Szydagis: youtu.be/7-6IgW-ufPk