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Jan 2023
55m 48s

Louis Nicola x Optimizing Cognitive Func...

Luke Cook
About this episode

We've got so little time and even more to learn, which is why I've invited back Louisa Nicola. She specializes in just that, optimizing brain function. Especially for those with busy schedules.

This time around we dive a bit deeper into what it is she's doing with these billionaires. Things like their daily routines, habits and activities within the protocol. Freebies for you too.

Change the way your genes function.

Sleep. What exactly happens when you sleep poorly? Find out.

How she optimizes her own brain, supplements and safe proofs her sleep.

SHIFT WORKERS! Listen in. There's a segment addressing you directly this episode.

Neurophysiologist and Billionaire coach, Louisa Nicola founded Neuro Athletics to provide scientific strategies to help athletes and investors achieve peak performance. Louisa was a world championship triathlete and raced both nationally and internationally for Australia and competed at London, Beijing and Auckland. After retiring in 2012 Louisa followed her dreams and went to Sydney Medical school and graduated with a particular interest in neurophysiology.

Louisa is the head performance advisor and CEO of Neuro Athletics. Neuro Athletic's mission is to optimize mental performance and to help educate, train and unlock human performance through science and data with a commitment to your potential. 

You can find her: 
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1:33 She ONLY coaches billionaires? What the program is like.

2:57 Neuroathletic's Protocol

3:57 How do you say avocado?

5:10
What happens to our brains performance when we don’t sleep well?
Reaction time, impulse control, visual acuity. Appetite increase.

8:05 Changing the way genes function.

9:20
How she optimizes her brain.
Specialized sleep mask.

11:43 Supplements Louisa takes for sleep.

12:38
Advice for shift workers battling lack of sleep.
The power of sleep consistency even if your hours are irregular.

16:02 What happens with one night of complete sleep deprivation.

17:54
What can we do to settle our brains?
Tools for addressing anxiety.
Try this sports psychology technique.

24:48
You’re only as well as your brain is functioning.
Cognitive capacity/load/reserve and strength.
27:15
The effects of alcohol on the brain.
Moderate drinking.

35:35
Truth about saturated fats and brain health.
Psyllium husk.

40:00 Creatine is for more than just muscles.

45:20
What happens when someone is low on omega 3s.
EPA, DHA, ALA. MCT oils, good or bad?

50:08 Neuroathletics you can do at home

52:30 The good ol prostate

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