Episode
#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
1:05:24
Published: Sat Jan 22 2022
Description
Louisa Nicola is a Clinical Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist and high performance coach. Maximising performance isn't just about being as physically fit possible, it's ensuring that your brain is operating at its peak condition all the time. Louisa works with NBA superstars and trading floor managers to refine and enhance their brain function using the latest research. Expect to learn Louisa's non-negotiable supplements for brain health, how to get to sleep more quickly at night, why throwing a tennis ball at a wall is good for your mind, the impact of sleep on brain performance, Louisa's training protocol for maximising cognitive function, how to stay calm under pressure and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20) Get perfect teeth 70% cheaper than other invisible aligners from DW Aligners at http://dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Check out NeuroAthletics - https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/ Sign up to Louisa's Newsletter - https://neuroathletics.substack.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Louisa Nicola shares tips for improving brain health including supplements, sleep strategies, and training protocols.
00:00 - 03:00 (03:00)
Summary
Louisa Nicola shares tips for improving brain health including supplements, sleep strategies, and training protocols. She also discusses how coaches are using athletic strategies to improve non-sport performances.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The speaker discusses the different types of sleep deprivation, including REM sleep deprivation and slow wave sleep deprivation, and how modern technology and lifestyle factors can disrupt our sleep patterns.
03:00 - 09:54 (06:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses the different types of sleep deprivation, including REM sleep deprivation and slow wave sleep deprivation, and how modern technology and lifestyle factors can disrupt our sleep patterns.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the significance of information processing speed in decision making at work and the role of breath work in improving brain performance.
09:54 - 12:43 (02:49)
Summary
This podcast discusses the significance of information processing speed in decision making at work and the role of breath work in improving brain performance.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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Understanding the brain's functions during trading can help optimize performance.
12:43 - 15:46 (03:02)
Summary
Understanding the brain's functions during trading can help optimize performance. Specific nutrients can aid brain function, including the firing of particular neurons needed for successful decision making.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The quality of fish oil can affect brain performance and the presence of a fishy smell or taste can indicate low quality.
15:46 - 18:48 (03:01)
Summary
The quality of fish oil can affect brain performance and the presence of a fishy smell or taste can indicate low quality. In addition, taking high quality supplements at night can improve sleep quality.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The concept of Neuro-Athletics was born from reaction training, which is a drill requiring participants to react to visual cues.
18:48 - 22:04 (03:15)
Summary
The concept of Neuro-Athletics was born from reaction training, which is a drill requiring participants to react to visual cues. Training outside of the mitochondria can benefit the brain and increase brain performance.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The podcast discusses the process of using a two to four minute measurement during sleep to analyze recovery needs.
22:04 - 27:50 (05:46)
Summary
The podcast discusses the process of using a two to four minute measurement during sleep to analyze recovery needs. The episode also covers epigenetics and the role of genes in the human genome.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Lack of deep sleep could hinder the release of human growth hormone and testosterone, resulting in poor growth and low immunity.
27:54 - 31:50 (03:55)
Summary
Lack of deep sleep could hinder the release of human growth hormone and testosterone, resulting in poor growth and low immunity. Adequate sleep helps in the production of hormones for growth and development.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The speaker suggests that studying the effects of getting 12-14 hours of sleep a day for a week or two would be interesting, and points out that being a binge sleeper is not productive.
31:50 - 37:54 (06:04)
Summary
The speaker suggests that studying the effects of getting 12-14 hours of sleep a day for a week or two would be interesting, and points out that being a binge sleeper is not productive. They also touch on the idea of a "digital sunset" before bed and the effects of productivity on players in sports.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The speaker discusses the importance of a drop in core body temperature for effective sleep and recommends a temperature controlled mattress or hiring someone to cool you down with ice packs during the night.
37:54 - 41:49 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of a drop in core body temperature for effective sleep and recommends a temperature controlled mattress or hiring someone to cool you down with ice packs during the night.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares a sleep protocol for decreasing sleep latency by being silent for 10 minutes during the day without engaging in any stimulating activities.
41:49 - 44:18 (02:29)
Summary
The speaker shares a sleep protocol for decreasing sleep latency by being silent for 10 minutes during the day without engaging in any stimulating activities. The protocol helps in decreasing the activity in the brain and body, aiding better sleep at night.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests the use of protocols like clicking drills as a way of anchoring your thoughts and changing direction whenever you are fixating on negative thoughts.
44:20 - 49:21 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker suggests the use of protocols like clicking drills as a way of anchoring your thoughts and changing direction whenever you are fixating on negative thoughts. The technique entails stopping and performing a clicking drill to reprogram your thoughts into a positive direction.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research is yet to support whether contrast therapy, the practice of going from hot to cold therapy, results in further benefits other than increased tolerances in extreme temperatures.
49:21 - 57:10 (07:49)
Summary
Research is yet to support whether contrast therapy, the practice of going from hot to cold therapy, results in further benefits other than increased tolerances in extreme temperatures. Norepinephrine is released once in cold water, easing the shock on the body.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
PodcastModern Wisdom
The default mode network can be turned off by microdosing with psychedelics or through cold therapy, which can increase creativity and synapse connectivity.
57:10 - 1:00:54 (03:44)
Summary
The default mode network can be turned off by microdosing with psychedelics or through cold therapy, which can increase creativity and synapse connectivity. This survival mode is also controlled by heat shock and cold shock proteins in the body.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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The left part of the brain is responsible for the right side of the body and vice versa.
1:00:54 - 1:04:15 (03:21)
Summary
The left part of the brain is responsible for the right side of the body and vice versa. Blocking one eye can improve the other's visual capabilities because of the cerebellum, a mini-brain under the brain responsible for coordinating movements and balance.
Episode#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
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Louisa Nicola talks about upgrading brain performance and enhancing brain health in this episode.
1:04:15 - 1:05:22 (01:06)
Summary
Louisa Nicola talks about upgrading brain performance and enhancing brain health in this episode. She also shares information about her sub stack and handle on Instagram - the Diamond versus.