Collective Insights Podcast by Daniel Stickler, MD

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Fasting - Dave Asprey - Neuroscience

Fasting - Dave Asprey - Neuroscience

Dave Asprey, "Father of Biohacking" and founder of Bulletproof and New York Times bestselling author is here today to help us get the low-down on how fasting changes the brain and body.

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Dopamine - Dr. Anna Lembke - Neuroscience

Dopamine - Dr. Anna Lembke - Neuroscience

Dr. Anna Lembke, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence is here to help us maintain a healthy sense of pleasure seeking in life.

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Mental Toughness - Mark Divine - Mindset

Mental Toughness - Mark Divine - Mindset

Mark Divine, expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership and physical readiness, helps us build an unbeatable mind using neuroscience and mindfulness techniques.

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Perception - Beau Lotto, Ph.D. - Neuroscience

Perception - Beau Lotto, Ph.D. - Neuroscience

When you open your eyes, do you see the world as it really is? Do you see reality? Neuroscientist and world renowned expert in perception, Dr. Beau Lotto, reveals the science behind the way our brains play tricks on us while also presenting a revolutionary approach to applying these insights about perception to every aspect of our lives.

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Ancestral Living - Kyle Kingsbury - Human Optimization

Ancestral Living - Kyle Kingsbury - Human Optimization

Modern life as we know it is a blessing, but it comes at a cost. Today, Kyle Kingsbury, former football player and retired MMA fighter, is here to help us integrate ancient living into modern life for an optimized brain and body.

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Resilience - Joe De Sena - Mindset

Resilience - Joe De Sena - Mindset

What’s the secret to mental toughness? At the core it’s one’s ability to tolerate discomfort. Discomfort is the price we pay for resilience. Joe De Sena, CEO and founder of Spartan, shares techniques to help us build a resilient mind and upgrade our fear IQ.

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Gut-Brain Connection - JJ Virgin - Nutrition

Gut-Brain Connection - JJ Virgin - Nutrition

JJ Virgin opens up about why an n-of-1 approach to nutrition was vital in her 15-year-old son healing from a traumatic brain injury. In an eye-opening discussion we tackle the false dogmatic nutrition beliefs that are impacting both our microbiome and cognitive function.

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The Science of Light - Matt Maruca - Mitochondrial Health

The Science of Light - Matt Maruca - Mitochondrial Health

Matt Maruca, CEO of Ra Optics, and citizen scientist joins us to unpack the science behind how light drives mitochondrial function and circadian rhythms and to share his story of how chronic illness led him to conclude that the most important factor for living our best life lies in our relationship with light.

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What are Peptides? An Exploration of Their Role in the Future of Medicine

What are Peptides? An Exploration of Their Role in the Future of Medicine

There are a handful of folks diving into the world of peptides, but it’s very possible you’ve never heard of them. We invite you to explore a whole new world with us, as we offer a glimmer of hope for the future of personalized medicine. Today we have on Ryan Smith interviewed by Dr. Dan Stickler. After noticing a unique opportunity, Ryan decided to leave medical school and help open up one of the first pharmacies in the United States that focuses on peptide synthesis and formulations for pharmaceutical preparations.

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Restore Gut Health: The Science Behind a Healthy Gut Microbiome

Restore Gut Health: The Science Behind a Healthy Gut Microbiome

A healthy gut plays a crucial role in the health of our whole body and mind. Dr. Zach Bush joins our medical director, Dr. Dan Stickler, to discuss the latest research in how to restore gut health by understanding the gut microbiome. New studies are showing the surprising effects of antibiotics and the even more shocking effects of probiotics. We discuss why a diverse gut microbiome is best supported by lifestyle choices including eating local, organic foods and exposing ourselves to a variety of the microbiomes existing in nature. Our gut microbiome is influenced by everything we put into our body and everything around us. Although we don’t have all the answers to what makes a healthy gut, Dr. Zach provides unique insights that bring us closer to healing our guts and our bodies. 

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