Episodes

Join the Neurohacker Science Team as we delve into the power of the gut-brain axis, exploring its profound influence on health and mood. We discuss why gut health is the cornerstone of overall health, leading to it recently being recognized as a hallmark of aging, and the captivating gut-brain connection, a two-way communication pathway that plays a crucial role in shaping our mental states and achieving balanced moods. Delve into the plasticity of the gut ecosystem and learn how we can positive...

In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Jon Lieff takes us on a captivating journey into the inner workings of cells and reveals their hidden language. We uncover profound insights and discoveries about cellular conversations in four key areas: size, aging process, time of day, and location, ensuring their harmonious existence within the complex symphony of life. But how do cells actually "talk" to one another? Listen in to learn the intricacies of cellular communication mechanisms uncovered by Dr. ...

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, Executive Director at the Flow Research Collective and one of the world’s leading experts on high performance joins us today on the show. The topic? A radically new picture of aging. Over the past decade, scientific breakthroughs have unveiled a radical new perspective on the aging process. The research suggests that we can maintain peak performance and vitality far later in life than previously believed. Steven Kotler f...

Today we have social entrepreneur, thinker, and catalyst Tomas Björkman for a thought-provoking episode where we explore the intersection of spirituality, economics, and personal growth, shedding light on the potential for positive change in our society. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackerc...

Today we have with us world-renowned gastroenterologist, neuroscientist, and best-selling author of The Mind Gut Connection and The Gut Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer. In this captivating episode, we explore the intricate relationship between our mind and gut, unveiling its profound influence on our overall well-being (just how profound an influence may surprise you!). Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code James when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Ge...

In this episode of Collective Insights we're joined by Dr. Stephen Guyenet, author of the acclaimed book, "The Hungry Brain". The topic? How the human brain affects our food choices. Dr. Guyenet lays the case that our ancient, instinctive brain circuits (hello, dopamine!) lead us astray in our food choices, and these circuits don't care about our long-term health goals. Rather than blaming individuals for their lack of willpower, he suggests that our appetites and food choices are driven by a su...

In this episode, we bring you an in-depth conversation with philosopher and founder of Integral Institute, Ken Wilber, hosted by Daniel Schmachtenberger. Ken Wilber is known for his groundbreaking work on human consciousness and personal development, and in this episode, we explore the two major types of self-improvement practiced throughout human history - "waking up" and "growing up." Ken provides valuable insights on the various states of consciousness and stages of human development, and how...

Today we sit down with Dr. Chris Palmer, renowned psychiatrist and author of the groundbreaking book, "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More". In this episode, Dr. Palmer discusses neuroscience linking mental disorders to a metabolic disorder of the brain, shedding new light on how our brain functions and the potential for innovative, whole systems treatments for mental disorders. Sponsored b...

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D, humanistic psychologist, cognitive scientist, and educational philosopher joined our co-founder, Daniel Schmachtenberger, five years ago to overturn conventional and overly simplistic notions surrounding the neuroscience of creativity. They sought out to redefine both creativity and intelligence, rewriting what is considered “normal” in society. It was such a powerful conversation that we’re bringing it to light once again in this special encore release. The conversati...

We are excited to have on the show, New York Times bestseller, and co-host of the Emmy® Award Winning Netflix docu-series Down to Earth, Darin Olien. Darin is an expert on health, nutrition, and sustainability, and today we'll be discussing how modern conveniences, otherwise known as "fatal conveniences," are sabotaging our health and impacting our resilience. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order. Get i...

Senolytics are a science field with the potential to revolutionize human aging. In this episode we sat down with two members of the Neurohacker Science Team - Dr. Greg Kelly and Dr. Nick Bitz. The research surrounding senolytics and cellular senescence is absolutely worth paying attention to. And today, we’re here to break down the science for you. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Senolytic for 15% off your order.

Today we have Dr. Dan Pardi, sleep researcher at Stanford and Leiden University and CEO of humanOS.me with us to discuss what we can learn about the sleep patterns of hunter-gatherers. If you love sleep science that ventures outside of mainstream sleep research, this episode is for you. Note: Dr. Pardi and Daniel jump right in after part one. Listening to the first episode lays the groundwork for what you’ll hear today. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: https://neurohacker.com/podcastdiscount. Use code...

This episode is a story of healing, specifically with plant medicine. If you’re one of our many loyal listeners you know that a small group from the Neurohacker team recently went to Rythmia, a beautiful medically-licensed plant medicine center in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. In a previous episode we interviewed Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia. Today we speak with Rythmia’s founder, Gerard (Gerry) Powell. Gerry’s story is told with much heart, vulnerability, and passion. We’re exci...

There’s a big difference between a microdose and “journey dose” and today founder of Third Wave, Paul Austin, is here to help us get to the bottom of it. Can you define microdosing? With microdosing psychedelics now a buzzworthy topic of conversation among everyone from high achieving CEOs to stay-at-home parents, we need to properly understand such landscapes if we want to safely and effectively use these tools to upgrade the mind/brain interface. Sponsored by Qualia Senolytic: neurohacker.com/...

Our society is facing a crisis of meaning. That is the foundational message of our latest episode with Dr. Tara Isabella Burton. You may have heard of the term “nones”- people listing no religious affiliation in surveys. Dr. Burton, theologian, author and journalist, is less interested in what this group of people are leaving behind (institutional religion) than in how they are finding or making their own meaning. But what happens when we seek stabilizing, emotionally satisfying stories that giv...

We frequently receive requests to have Dr. Andrew Huberman on the podcast. Truth is, we have quite a few in our archives, but many of the conversations occurred early in the birth of our company, resulting in the content being missed by the amazing community members now following us. To each and everyone of you: this episode is for you. Transparency: this is an encore episode so some of the research Dr. Huberman discusses, has been refined by his cutting-edge lab since the original recording. Th...

As human beings we regularly change—we develop. Experiences bring new perspectives and change who we experience ourselves to be. Our relationship with others and our life context evolves and matures. But these growth spurts often result in a developmental confusion—a sense of bewilderment about our identity or purpose. Join us as we unpack human development with Dr. Terri O’Fallon, founder of STAGES, an integrally based model that defines 12 stages in the evolution of human consciousness and mea...

Today, psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, coauthor of The Molecule of More, and author of his latest book Spellbound leads us down a new path: one where we learn how to recognize the influences of the unconscious, making it an ally in helping us become the people we were meant to be. The unconscious mind is still very much an enigma, but it influences our lives in ways we can only begin to imagine. Much of what we experience, our moods, what we like and dislike—most of who we are originates with ...

This episode is all about the brain, specifically how to optimize cognitive performance and behaviors via neurofeedback. Research shows our brains are highly malleable and neurofeedback is a cutting edge tool to help us safely train broad regulatory actions associated with mood, attention, self-regulation and self-control, sleep, energy, stress, anxiety, and much, much more. But how exactly does neurofeedback work? And for those with advanced knowledge in the field, can we objectively measure e...

In our latest episode, Jamie Wheal and Dr. Wednesday Martin are intent on taking us out of our comfort zones, changing the way we think about women and sex forever. Dr. Martin presents the case that “junk science” and regressive cultural narratives have shaped our beliefs about female infidelity for centuries and that female sexual autonomy is the most meaningful metric of gender equality.

If there was ever an ultimate sleep episode, this is it. Dan Pardi, sleep researcher at Stanford and Leiden University and CEO of humanOS.me, an application designed to promote health mastery, is here to unpack the exact science of deep sleep. And even better, how to get more of it. We discuss sleep stages, sleep physiology, the major causes of sleep loss in our society (think high reward activities and mistimed lighting environments) and the consequences of sleep loss, including decreased pur...

Dr. Rick Hanson is here with us to explore how combining the latest neuroscience of awakening with ancient wisdom can help us tap into peak experiences, a sense of oneness, and even enlightenment itself.

Daniel Schmachtenberger, founding member of The Consilience Project and Director of R&D, Co-founder, at Neurohacker Collective, is here with us today to shed light on the need for collective intelligence with which to navigate towards beneficial outcomes.

Dr. Mark Tager and Dr. Molly Maloof are both members of the Medical Advisory Board at Neurohacker Collective and are here with us today to jam out on a whole systems approach to skin health. This is not your typical skincare podcast. We move right past the fluff and hone in on a science-backed approach to beautiful skin. Have you ever wondered how insulin resistance impacts skin health? We answer that. What about fatty acids, carotenoids, and ceramides - where do they fit into beautiful skin? We...