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"Truth be told, if you have brain fog, concentration or memory issues, or if you’re struggling with anxiety and depression—if you’re just struggling every day to think clearly—there’s a brain issue."

Dr. Kristen Willeumier, PhD

Apr 29, 2021

EFR 469: Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power with Dr. Kristen Willeumier, PhD

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Dr. Kristen Willeumier is a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. As an independent researcher, she is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Tate Technology, LLC, a Los Angeles-based sports safety and technology licensing company, and serves as a Scientific Advisor to the Addiction Medicine Institute in Newport Beach, CA, and the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Wellness Clinic Center for Neuroscience in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Willeumier is a leading advocate for brain health and wellness and has been featured on top media outlets across the U.S., from shows such as Good Morning America and Coast-to-Coast radio, to magazines like PopSugar and Psychology Today.

Her research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Translational Psychiatry, The Journal of Neuroscience, and The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. She is the author of the new book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power.

Listen in as Dr. Willeumier shares tangible things that we can do every day to take care of our brain health as well as common signs and symptoms of brain-related issues.

She also explains how adhering to the Mediterranean or DASH diet not only helps people lose weight, but can reverse brain age by four-and-a-half years.

Finally, she talks about what everybody can do today to strengthen the three biggest pillars of brain health: exercise, hydration, and sleep quality.

 

Follow Kristen @kwilleumier

Follow Chase @chase_chewning

 

Key Highlights

  • Dr. Willeumier shares how a study on what happens to the brain of a professional football player on the field led to her writing Biohack Your Brain.

  • What are some signs and symptoms of a brain that isn’t functioning as well as it should be?

  • How big a part does nutrition play in brain health?

  • Why is sleep so important for our brain health?

  • What are the best supplements and other factors to consider for improved brain health?

 

Powerful Quotes by Dr. Kristen Willeumier

The three biggest ways that we can modulate our brain health is through exercise, the foods that we eat, and hydration.

If you did nothing but just work out every day, you’re already helping to support your long-term brain health because you’re supporting your vasculature. By supporting your vasculature, you’re bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain, clearing waste from the brain, and growing brain volume.

What I’ve learned in the clinical setting is that good choices, practiced daily, can reap extraordinary rewards.

 

Episode resources:

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  • Ashwagandha: an adaptogen, has primarily been used as a supplement to support healthy stress levels. Using KSM 66 A full spectrum variation of Ashwagandha that has been clinically studied for 14 years has also shown to promote physical performance, as well as support memory and cognitive function. As it has nearly a 3x higher potency per serving of traditional Ashwagandha.

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EFR 469: Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power with Dr. Kristen Willeumier, PhD

Dr. Kristen Willeumier is a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. As an independent researcher, she is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Tate Technology, LLC, a Los Angeles-based sports safety and technology licensing company, and serves as a Scientific Advisor to the Addiction Medicine Institute in Newport Beach, CA, and the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Wellness Clinic Center for Neuroscience in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Willeumier is a leading advocate for brain health and wellness and has been featured on top media outlets across the U.S., from shows such as Good Morning America and Coast-to-Coast radio, to magazines like PopSugar and Psychology Today.

Her research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Translational Psychiatry, The Journal of Neuroscience, and The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. She is the author of the new book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power.

Listen in as Dr. Willeumier shares tangible things that we can do every day to take care of our brain health as well as common signs and symptoms of brain-related issues.

She also explains how adhering to the Mediterranean or DASH diet not only helps people lose weight, but can reverse brain age by four-and-a-half years.

Finally, she talks about what everybody can do today to strengthen the three biggest pillars of brain health: exercise, hydration, and sleep quality.

 

Follow Kristen @kwilleumier

Follow Chase @chase_chewning

 

Key Highlights

  • Dr. Willeumier shares how a study on what happens to the brain of a professional football player on the field led to her writing Biohack Your Brain.

  • What are some signs and symptoms of a brain that isn’t functioning as well as it should be?

  • How big a part does nutrition play in brain health?

  • Why is sleep so important for our brain health?

  • What are the best supplements and other factors to consider for improved brain health?

 

Powerful Quotes by Dr. Kristen Willeumier

The three biggest ways that we can modulate our brain health is through exercise, the foods that we eat, and hydration.

If you did nothing but just work out every day, you’re already helping to support your long-term brain health because you’re supporting your vasculature. By supporting your vasculature, you’re bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain, clearing waste from the brain, and growing brain volume.

What I’ve learned in the clinical setting is that good choices, practiced daily, can reap extraordinary rewards.

 

Episode resources:

Ever Forward Radis is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company

With clinically proven ingredients to increase brain health and reduce cortisol, this balanced bodied, BLACK Coffee is designed for you to instantly rise to the sun and get things done.

  • Single-origin and Non-GMO verified Columbian coffee: a medium roast that is freshly brewed and freeze-dried for maximum aroma and taste.

  • MCT's: C8-C10 aka brain super fuel delivers energy and increases mental sharpness. MCT's naturally antibacterial and antifungal properties also help support gut health.

  • L-Theanine: his powerhouse amino acid will help counteract the jittery effects of caffeine AND boost concentration, memory, and increased focus. The result is a laser-focused energy boost that helps you kick ass in a zen kind of way.

  • Organic Neurofactor: 100 mg of this scientifically proven ingredient is extracted from organic coffeeberry (*where coffee comes from) and increases BDNF by 143%. BDNF helps support neuron growth and repair, learning, mood and wellbeing, and metabolic health. In other words, it's kind of like “Miracle-Gro” for your brain.

  • Ashwagandha: an adaptogen, has primarily been used as a supplement to support healthy stress levels. Using KSM 66 A full spectrum variation of Ashwagandha that has been clinically studied for 14 years has also shown to promote physical performance, as well as support memory and cognitive function. As it has nearly a 3x higher potency per serving of traditional Ashwagandha.

Click here to get BLACK by Strong Coffee Company and save 15% with code CHASE!