Love At First Science: Recent Episodes
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Hey there! Welcome to the newly revamped Love at First Science Podcast!
As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art of spirituality.
In this episode new co-host Hannah chats with Maude Hirst about her career journey from being a super successful actress to a meditation practitioner with a wealth of experience in how meditation can encourage healing; physically, mentally and spiritually.
About Maude
Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life changing benefits accessible to all.
Maude was an actor best known for playing Helga in the hit TV show Vikings before becoming a leading wellness practitioner and founder of the bespoke meditation company EnergyRise and co-founder of Home of Connection.
She is based in London but teaches globally. She runs a virtual members club for the mind, corporate wellbeing and connection events, private mentorships, a meditation app and wellness retreats. Her sessions deliver a transformational internal experience, encouraging people to find personal well-being through rediscovering their confidence and unique strengths.
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Learn more with Maude
Follow Maude on Instagram
Visit Maude's website
Visit Home of Connection website
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In this solo episode Celest shares some wisdom on the subject of pain. Whether it’s your own, your students', your parents', this episode contains heaps of information about the science of pain.
If you’re listening live and you love what you learn in this episode, you may be interested in signing up for the FREE Alba Yoga Academy Yoga Injuries and Pain webinar on the 4th June.
Learn more and sign up here.
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Enjoy free classes and content on our YouTube channel
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"Hey there! Welcome to the newly revamped Love at First Science Podcast!
As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art or spirituality."
In this first revamped episode Celest and Hannah release all their news and the reasons for the change as well as sharing their own personal pet peeveYoga Myths.
We're so excited to welcome you to the next exciting stage of Love at First Science - we have so much in the pipeline so make sure you click subscribe and share the episode to help it to reach lots of listening ears.
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About Celest & Hannah
Celest Pereira is a trained physio and she teaches anatomy to yoga teachers.
Hannah Barrett is a yoga teacher and a yoga teacher trainer.
Together, Celest and Hannah run Alba Yoga Academy, where you can become a certified yoga teacher and learn at your own pace.
Our mission is to make sure you leave the training teaching like YOU, and only YOU!
Nobody in this world has your voice, story and unique cheeky smile that lights up the room. It’s this unique special spark that we want to nurture and bring into full bloom.
Download the curriculum and learn more about the Alba Yoga Academy sale for January 2025 200hr yoga teacher training here.
Follow Celest and Hannah on the Alba Yoga Academy Instagram.
You can also access plenty of other free resources at the Alba Yoga Academy YouTube channel.
In this episode Celest chats with Elodie Fratt about her career as an Osteopath specialising in performing arts and as yoga teacher and anatomy educator.
About Elodie
Elodie is a yoga teacher and osteopath specialising in treating performing artists. Originally from France, she moved over to the UK to train at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and fell into yoga over a decade ago as she decided to hang up her dancing shoes. She teaches many styles from Yoga Nidra, all the way through to Jivamukti and has also worked behind the yoga curtain, both as a studio manager, teacher trainer and head of teaching for Hotpod Yoga. She continues to teach anatomy on many reputable teacher training courses, as well as work as an osteopath in South London. She also lectures at the University College of Osteopathy.
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Learn more with Elodie
Follow Elodie on Instagram
Visit her Moving Dynamics website
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Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
In this episode Celest chats with Kirsty Gallagher about how we can align our lives to the moon, astrology and tune in to the energy of the universe to maximise our practice and enjoyment of our precious lives.
About Kirsty
Kirsty Gallagher is a lunar goddess, soul guide, moon and spiritual mentor and the Sunday times bestselling author of Lunar Living.Kirsty has been a repeat guest on ITV's This Morning and Virgin radio and features regularly in publication such as Women's Health Magazine, YOU magazine, Stylist Magazine, Red, Soul & Spirit, Metro and more. She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for 13 years through classes, workshops and her monthly membership - Lunar Living.
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Learn More with Kirsty
Kirsty's website
Kirsty's Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
In this episode Celest chats with Amanda Bisk about her experience as a professional pole vaulter, yoga instructor and a sufferer of chronic fatigue.
About Amanda
Amanda Bisk is a former Australian pole vaulter, exercise physiologist, personal trainer, elite athletics and gymnastics coach, and qualified yoga & Pilates teacher. Along with her partner Adam, they run an online platform called Fresh Body Fit Mind, which is home to Amanda's follow along workouts, yoga & Pilates classes plus a plant based recipe library. Amanda calls Perth, Western Australia home and loves the beach, being outdoors, playing frisbee, food and her two sausage dogs Charlie and Willow.
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Learn More with Amanda
Amanda's website and wellness/workout subscription platform
Amanda's Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Today on Love at First Science we have something a little bit different for you.
If you're fascinated with anatomy and you're someone who enjoys helping others, this episode, with just Celest alone, will help you take a holistic approach to history taking.
In this episode, Celest helps you to zoom out and consider a wider range of reasons why someone might be struggling with a certain area of their anatomy.
My Socials:
Celest's Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
In this episode Celest discusses the power of breathwork with the one and only Stuart Sandeman. Stuart shares his very personal experience of discovering the magic of breathwork after losing his girlfriend to cancer.
About Stuart
Stuart Sandeman is a breathing expert, performance coach and Sunday Times best-selling author of ‘Breathe In Breathe Out’. He is the founder of Breathpod, a wellness collective delivering breathwork content and transformative experience to individuals and groups and the host of BBC Radio 1’s Decompression Session.
A Scottish judo champion, former financier and music producer, Stuart came to breathwork after losing his girlfriend to cancer at the age of just 31. He trained as a respiratory coach, studying eastern methodologies and western science. His distinctive approach, rooted in his winning mindset, experience of loss, and practical outlook, is designed to disrupt negative thought patterns, beliefs and habits so people can gain a healthier perspective on how they live.
Stuart has since helped transform the lives of thousands of people, including Olympic athletes and award winning artists. He also supports businesses such as Google and Spotify, and is Nike’s first ever breathwork trainer.
His work has been featured in numerous publications including The Times, The Evening Standard and The Guardian.
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Learn More with Stuart:
Stuart's website
Stuart's Instagram
Stuart's book
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
In this episode Celest discusses the often neglected part of our anatomy that is FEET! Her guest is Gourgen Gevorgyan of My Foot Function and their conversation includes how we can proactively prioritise our feet and the impact that will have on all aspects of our physical health as well as specific advice on how to manage various conditions and even how to care for baby's tiny feet and toes!
About Gourgen
Gourgen Gevorgyan, a highly accomplished individual, is widely recognised as a co-founder of My Foot Function, a renowned company dedicated to revolutionizing foot health and biomechanics. With a strong foundation in sport science, particularly specializing in biomechanics, Gourgen has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the intricate workings of the human body.
Gourgen's journey in the health and fitness industry spans over 13 years, during which he made significant contributions as an esteemed teacher. Throughout his career, Gourgen has consistently sought innovative solutions to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries. His relentless pursuit of excellence has driven him to co-found My Foot Function, a groundbreaking venture aimed at reshaping the way we approach foot function and overall biomechanics. Leveraging his vast experience and expertise, Gourgen continues to play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge techniques and technologies that promote foot health and optimize performance.
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Learn More with Gourgan: My Foot Function Website
My Foot Function Instagram
My Foot Function TikTok
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Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
In this episode Matt and I chat over how years of using and abusing his body eventually led him to yoga where he explored his curiosity for understanding his unique path to feeling better.
About Matt
Yoga instructor Matt Giordano gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years – his high school art teacher – for sparking within him the curiosity and tenacity that eventually led him to yoga. It was Eileen Walk who told Giordano, “You are not allowed to say ‘I can’t.’ You must rephrase to a question: ‘How?'”
That inquisitive and unrelenting spirit laid the foundation for Matt to begin a devoted yoga practice. When coupled with his passion to understand the physics and subtle alignment of the body, Matt’s dharma as a teacher came into focus.
Originally from Sea Cliff, Long Island, Giordano spent 7 years developing his teaching style while living in Manhattan, where he taught at local studios (Pure NYC, Equinox). Matt now travels internationally to teach his signature technique-based style of yoga, educating yoga students on how to use their bodies in a profound and life-changing way. Well known for his ability to guide students deeply into postures with his refined attention to detail and precise action cues, Giordano is an adept guide for students of all levels at festivals, workshops, and in his weekly studio classes. His study of biomechanics and integrative mind-body techniques informs his teaching, as he draws upon wisdom from traditions of yoga, martial arts (Aikido and Tae Kwon Do), acrobatics, AcroYoga, and Thai Yoga Massage. Matt is known to inspire humble confidence, allowing students to find ease while expanding the edge of their comfort zones.
In 2016, Matt created and founded an international school of yoga that focuses on community, growth and authentic teaching, and he hosts trainings each year out of his home in northwest Connecticut.
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Learn More with Matt:
Matt Giordano website
Matt’s YouTube
Matt’s Instagram
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Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Today I'm delighted to welcome Scott Robinson (aka The Brain Guy) onto Love at First Science where we enjoy a deep exploration of how to balance and align the mind, nervous system and our core truths.
About Scott
Scott is a senior lecturer with the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology, a master healer and a mind aligned with both truth & limitlessness. Scott works directly with the mind, with the brain & the nervous system, as well as the subtle energetic anatomy to achieve balance, not only in the governing systems of the body, but across the whole experience of life.
Via the integration multiple healing paradigms into a singular holistic approach aimed at optimising nervous system function, as well as upgrading the subconscious programs of the mind. Scott’s work aligns: the mind with the core truth of the individual’s being & purpose, as well as aligning the nervous system in such a way as to meet with the requirements of any individual accessing their very best life.
Scott shares healing wisdom, truth & scientific understanding towards accessing one’s: greatest health, very best life & true limitless capabilities via 1:1 & group healing experiences, courses, retreats, podcasts & presentations.
Check out & learn more with Scott:
The Brain Guy website
Scott’s YouTube
Scott’s Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Today I'm delighted to welcome Katrina Razon onto Love at First Science and I hope you enjoy our conversation about the power of meditation and how we can elevate our vibration and heal.
Katrina Razon is a Yoga teacher, Founder of KSR Ventures, Director of the Wonderfruit Festival and moonlights as DJ Katsu. Through her multidimensional ventures, Katrina has fostered climate focused innovation, and supported startups across various industries that aim to create a better tomorrow for humanity and the planet. Katrina is a devoted Yoga teacher with a deep passion to connect practitioners to awakening body, mind and spirit to source. She has embarked on a noble mission to raise consciousness to inspire others to love themselves better through a commitment to joy.
Check out & learn more with Katrina:
Katrina Youtube channel
Katrina's Instagram
My Socials:
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Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 2 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches!
Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the different kinds of headaches and shares the difference between symptom control versus using different perspectives for treatment. He explains the anatomy that is connected to headaches and presents his treatment plan. Dr. Cobb talks about the three topics that influence headaches: diet, sleep, and water intake. He shares the role of movement, and he discusses why there is so much controversy about moving the body when feeling pain and especially headaches. He also talks about the importance of self-awareness and how listening to your body can change the perspective on pain. He describes the way massaging the head has an influence on headaches and he explains the role of using vision and vestibular drills to reduce the pain.
Learn More About Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Eric Cobb completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance – a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neurocentric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Cobb's Instagram: Z-Health
Dr. Cobb's Website: Z-Health
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book.
Welcome to part 1 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches!
Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the different kinds of headaches and shares the difference between symptom control versus using different perspectives for treatment. He explains the anatomy that is connected to headaches and presents his treatment plan. Dr. Cobb talks about the three topics that influence headaches: diet, sleep, and water intake. He shares the role of movement, and he discusses why there is so much controversy about moving the body when feeling pain and especially headaches. He also talks about the importance of self-awareness and how listening to your body can change the perspective on pain. He describes the way massaging the head has an influence on headaches and he explains the role of using vision and vestibular drills to reduce the pain.
Learn More About Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Eric Cobb completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance – a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neurocentric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Cobb's Instagram: Z-Health
Dr. Cobb's Website: Z-Health
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book.
Welcome to part 2 of episode 37 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr Perry Nickelston dives into how vascular health impacts headaches.
Do you want to know how you can influence your pain perception by simply rubbing your collar bone? Dr. Perry is back on the podcast talking about headaches and jaw pain. He is an expert on the lymphatic system, and he shares how powerful it is with treating pain. He describes how pain works in the body and how everything is deeply connected. He explains the pain’s request for change and how this form of protection is often not located at the place we originally feel it in the body. On the podcast he discusses the journey to find the actual source(s) of the pain. He talks about the role of the lymph and shares the steps of his treatment plan. He describes what it is exposed to every day and how important it is to listen to and observe the body. He clarifies why headaches and jaw pain are usually noticed so quickly. Dr. Perry shares his treatment approach about the effect of touch and explains the role of the collar bone.
Learn More About Dr. Perry:
Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo.
Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A vital guide to healing your body, moving well, and gaining control of your life. Dr. Perry specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and is trained from The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application).
Dr. Perry is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. Certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find sources of non-painful dysfunction so your site of pain improves.A regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.
After healing from a severe back injury and autoimmune disease he decided to dedicate himself to offering these self-care approaches to others. Designer of the Body Ecosystem Hierarchy is a self-treatment program whose sole purpose is to empower you to regain control of your life from chronic pain.
He is a 1997 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience in the health industry.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Perry:
Dr. Perry Instagram
Dr. Perry Website
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 1 of episode 37 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr Perry Nickelston dives into how vascular health impacts headaches.
Do you want to know how you can influence your pain perception by simply rubbing your collar bone? Dr. Perry is back on the podcast talking about headaches and jaw pain. He is an expert on the lymphatic system, and he shares how powerful it is with treating pain. He describes how pain works in the body and how everything is deeply connected. He explains the pain’s request for change and how this form of protection is often not located at the place we originally feel it in the body. On the podcast he discusses the journey to find the actual source(s) of the pain. He talks about the role of the lymph and shares the steps of his treatment plan. He describes what it is exposed to every day and how important it is to listen to and observe the body. He clarifies why headaches and jaw pain are usually noticed so quickly. Dr. Perry shares his treatment approach about the effect of touch and explains the role of the collar bone.
Learn More About Dr. Perry:
Perry Nickelston, DC aka ‘The Lymph Doc’ is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on treating chronic pain and inflammation via the lymphatic and vascular systems. Owner of Stop Chasing Pain, LLC. International speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series. Lymphatic Mojo, Blood Flow Mojo, Tongue Mojo, Glymphatic Mojo, Visceral Mojo, Vagus Nerve Mojo, Primal Movement Mojo.
Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A vital guide to healing your body, moving well, and gaining control of your life. Dr. Perry specializes in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and is trained from The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy. A member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA (American Institute of Medical Laser Application).
Dr. Perry is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. Certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find sources of non-painful dysfunction so your site of pain improves.A regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.
After healing from a severe back injury and autoimmune disease he decided to dedicate himself to offering these self-care approaches to others. Designer of the Body Ecosystem Hierarchy is a self-treatment program whose sole purpose is to empower you to regain control of your life from chronic pain.
He is a 1997 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic University and a master fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience in the health industry.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Perry:
Dr. Perry Instagram
Dr. Perry Website
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 2 of episode 36 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mike Golden about the spinal cord as it is more than you could ever imagine.
Mike Golden is back on the podcast explaining more about the spinal cord. He starts by talking about his journey in personal training and coaching and being a part of Z-health. He loves breaking down difficult topics to make it accessible to everyone. He shares how the Z-health program on the brain and nervous system is divided into smaller parts to make learning easier. In the model the knowledge is translated into simple steps. In addition, he precisely explains what the spinal cord is. He talks about the way that it is built and the function behind it. He discusses the importance of the pathways and briefly explains what they are capable of. He also talks about visual or auditive activation, and what effect they have on treating pain. During his work he has realized that neuro anatomy should be a bigger part of the general knowledge about the body and should be accessible to many people.
Learn More About Mike Golden:
Mike Golden is the Director of Education for Z-Health Performance Solutions, a world leader in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 2005 before beginning his career teaching martial arts full time and using brain-based training to fast-track his clients’ pain and performance successes. Over the course of two decades, he has relentlessly pursued professional development through the Z-Health curriculum and in the broader fields of fitness, functional neurology, and pedagogy, and he has been leading national and international certification courses for Z-Health since 2013.
Check out & learn more with Mike:
Z-health
Z-health Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 1 of episode 36 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mike Golden about the spinal cord as it is more than you could ever imagine.
Mike Golden is back on the podcast explaining more about the spinal cord. He starts by talking about his journey in personal training and coaching and being a part of Z-health. He loves breaking down difficult topics to make it accessible to everyone. He shares how the Z-health program on the brain and nervous system is divided into smaller parts to make learning easier. In the model the knowledge is translated into simple steps. In addition, he precisely explains what the spinal cord is. He talks about the way that it is built and the function behind it. He discusses the importance of the pathways and briefly explains what they are capable of. He also talks about visual or auditive activation, and what effect they have on treating pain. During his work he has realized that neuro anatomy should be a bigger part of the general knowledge about the body and should be accessible to many people.
Learn More About Mike Golden:
Mike Golden is the Director of Education for Z-Health Performance Solutions, a world leader in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 2005 before beginning his career teaching martial arts full time and using brain-based training to fast-track his clients’ pain and performance successes. Over the course of two decades, he has relentlessly pursued professional development through the Z-Health curriculum and in the broader fields of fitness, functional neurology, and pedagogy, and he has been leading national and international certification courses for Z-Health since 2013.
Check out & learn more with Mike:
Z-health
Z-health Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 1 of episode 35 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Tony Rhine speaks into how the brain is in charge of every kind of output whether it be sensation, feeling, thoughts or behavior.
The connection between pain in your body and the function of the brain is deeply connected. In this podcast Tony Rhine brings some insight into the brain’s way of functioning and how to work with it to improve pain or performance. Chronic pain gave Tony the desire to try to understand its true origin. With this as a foundation started using Z-health which taught him about neuroscience and the science behind pain and the nervous system’s function. His work is centered on the person and highly personalised. In this chat Tony will share more about the visual and vestibular component of the brain, and how these systems increase performance and can improve people’s lives.
Learn More About Tony Rhine:
Tony Rhine is incredibly passionate about helping people be the best version of themselves. He has worked in the training and rehabilitation field since 2010 and has worked with a myriad of different populations. From experience with rehabilitation of PTSD, ADD, Autism, chronic pain, and other complex issues to training professional athletes in various sports, Tony has extensive experience in taking people from their worst physical state to their best. Tony has worked alongside various Doctors, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and other Medical professionals as a primary referral to assist them with their most complex patients.
In addition to running Tony Rhine NeuroAthletic Training, He was formerly the Education Advisor for Z-Health Education, the global leader in neurocentric education for health and fitness professionals. He is a Master Practitioner Candidate with Z-Health and has taken over 400 hours of their coursework for continuing education in the field of applied neurology.
Check out & learn more with Tony Rhine:
Tony Rhine's Youtube
Tony Rhine's Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 1 of episode 35 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Tony Rhine speaks into how the brain is in charge of every kind of output whether it be sensation, feeling, thoughts or behavior.
The connection between pain in your body and the function of the brain is deeply connected. In this podcast Tony Rhine brings some insight into the brain’s way of functioning and how to work with it to improve pain or performance. Chronic pain gave Tony the desire to try to understand its true origin. With this as a foundation started using Z-health which taught him about neuroscience and the science behind pain and the nervous system’s function. His work is centered on the person and highly personalised. In this chat Tony will share more about the visual and vestibular component of the brain, and how these systems increase performance and can improve people’s lives.
Learn More About Tony Rhine:
Tony Rhine is incredibly passionate about helping people be the best version of themselves. He has worked in the training and rehabilitation field since 2010 and has worked with a myriad of different populations. From experience with rehabilitation of PTSD, ADD, Autism, chronic pain, and other complex issues to training professional athletes in various sports, Tony has extensive experience in taking people from their worst physical state to their best. Tony has worked alongside various Doctors, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and other Medical professionals as a primary referral to assist them with their most complex patients.
In addition to running Tony Rhine NeuroAthletic Training, He was formerly the Education Advisor for Z-Health Education, the global leader in neurocentric education for health and fitness professionals. He is a Master Practitioner Candidate with Z-Health and has taken over 400 hours of their coursework for continuing education in the field of applied neurology.
Check out & learn more with Tony Rhine:
Tony Rhine's Youtube
Tony Rhine's Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book
Welcome to part 2 of episode 34 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Svenja Borchers speaks into science behind proprioception and how the brain and spinal chord work together to sense the body in space.
Do you want to learn more about the important part that proprioception plays for your body and brain? Svenja Borchers is a neuroscientist and yoga teacher who specialized in neuro psychology and object perception. In this podcast she talks about the connection between the brain and movements. She explains what proprioception means and how it is basically our 6th sense. She talks about where the body gets its proprioceptive information from and how the complexity of the wiring is connected to the continuous information exchange. She discusses the roles that proprioception, interoception and our 5 senses play for our brain and how good our brain is at adapting to the demands it is given. She talks about pain perception, the brain maps, and the significance of sensory input. In addition, she shares how proprioception can be improved, which does not only apply to hypermobile people. In her book “Der Yoga Effekt”, she introduces basic functions of neuroscience and how it relates to sensory perception. Challenging the brain to keep it happy is a significant insight she has gained through her studies and yoga practice.
Learn More About Dr. Svenja Borchers:
Svenja has been teaching yoga since 2014 and has a total of 1000h+ YTT. She has been trained in neuroscience, did her PhD in the field of proprioception, perception and motor control and loves to apply her knowledge in her yoga teaching. Svenja has published her book "Der Yoga Effekt" in spring 2022 and is excited to offer workshops and retreats to educate and empower her students.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Svenja Borchers:
Svenja’s Website
Svenja’s Youtube
Svenja’s Instagram
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book.
Welcome to part 1 of episode 34 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Svenja Borchers speaks into science behind proprioception and how the brain and spinal chord work together to sense the body in space.
Do you want to learn more about the important part that proprioception plays for your body and brain? Svenja Borchers is a neuroscientist and yoga teacher who specialized in neuro psychology and object perception. In this podcast she talks about the connection between the brain and movements. She explains what proprioception means and how it is basically our 6th sense. She talks about where the body gets its proprioceptive information from and how the complexity of the wiring is connected to the continuous information exchange. She discusses the roles that proprioception, interoception and our 5 senses play for our brain and how good our brain is at adapting to the demands it is given. She talks about pain perception, the brain maps, and the significance of sensory input. In addition, she shares how proprioception can be improved, which does not only apply to hypermobile people. In her book “Der Yoga Effekt”, she introduces basic functions of neuroscience and how it relates to sensory perception. Challenging the brain to keep it happy is a significant insight she has gained through her studies and yoga practice.
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Svenja has been teaching yoga since 2014 and has a total of 1000h+ YTT. She has been trained in neuroscience, did her PhD in the field of proprioception, perception and motor control and loves to apply her knowledge in her yoga teaching. Svenja has published her book "Der Yoga Effekt" in spring 2022 and is excited to offer workshops and retreats to educate and empower her students.
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 33 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Ben Rein speaks into science behind Psychedelics, including the current research on its mechanisms in the body and how it affects behavior.
Do you want to learn more about empathy and the effect of psychedelics? Dr. Ben Rein is a researcher in the field of neuroscience and besides that he is also a creator of educational science videos on tiktok and Instagram. He shares how he wants to make science more accessible through his videos and how to make reading scientific papers easier. On the podcast he talks about the connection between neuroscience and practicing yoga. He presents his concept of “a little bit more”, which is ultimately the secret to keeping your brain young forever. In addition, he explains how aging affects the brain and how healthy and powerful social interactions are to keep a healthy brain. We also venture into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, the research behind them and what parts of the brain are affected by these controversial drugs. We also touch on the power of sleep, autism, and social media.
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Ben Rein, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. In his current research, Ben is investigating the neural basis of empathy, and how empathic behaviors can be enhanced. He received his PhD in neuroscience from SUNY Buffalo, earning the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research. Ben’s thesis focused on autism spectrum disorder and identified key systems in the brain that regulate social behaviors.
Outside of the lab, Ben creates educational science videos for an audience of more than 900,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram and BiliBili. In his videos, he summarizes recent research papers, teaches fundamental neuroscience principles, and debunks "viral" videos containing scientific misinformation. Ben’s science communication has been recognized with awards from Stanford University, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the Mind Science Foundation.
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 33 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Ben Rein speaks into science behind Psychedelics, including the current research on its mechanisms in the body and how it affects behavior.
Do you want to learn more about empathy and the effect of psychedelics? Dr. Ben Rein is a researcher in the field of neuroscience and besides that he is also a creator of educational science videos on tiktok and Instagram. He shares how he wants to make science more accessible through his videos and how to make reading scientific papers easier. On the podcast he talks about the connection between neuroscience and practicing yoga. He presents his concept of “a little bit more”, which is ultimately the secret to keeping your brain young forever. In addition, he explains how aging affects the brain and how healthy and powerful social interactions are to keep a healthy brain. We also venture into the therapeutic value of psychedelics, the research behind them and what parts of the brain are affected by these controversial drugs. We also touch on the power of sleep, autism, and social media.
Learn More About Dr. Ben Rein:
Ben Rein, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. In his current research, Ben is investigating the neural basis of empathy, and how empathic behaviors can be enhanced. He received his PhD in neuroscience from SUNY Buffalo, earning the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research. Ben’s thesis focused on autism spectrum disorder and identified key systems in the brain that regulate social behaviors.
Outside of the lab, Ben creates educational science videos for an audience of more than 900,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram and BiliBili. In his videos, he summarizes recent research papers, teaches fundamental neuroscience principles, and debunks "viral" videos containing scientific misinformation. Ben’s science communication has been recognized with awards from Stanford University, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the Mind Science Foundation.
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 32 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Meredith Weiss speaks into misconceptions around scoliosis and loading the spine, as well as how you can address movement differences with Scoliosis.
Do you know what scoliosis can teach everyone? Meredith Weiss is a physio that specializes in this vast and intriguing topic. In the podcast Meredith gives us insight into the Schroth method and how it is connected to yoga. Although a huge fan of yoga to support those with spinal imbalances, she also shares things to be mindful of to not exacerbate the challenges this community comes up against. Meredith shares a wealth of knowledge from the foundation of breath and how important it is to stabilize the spine to the importance of the core, nasal breathing and working with the vestibular system. Whilst many like to knock the neutral S-curve alignment, she has found that using it as a foundation has been truly transformational for her clients. Her greatest gift is how she layers awareness about the spine, strategies for stability and the power of breathing.
Learn More About Meredith Weiss:
Meredith is a licensed physical therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in
outpatient orthopedics and the fitness & wellness industries. Specializing in The Schroth
Method for Scoliosis, she is an advanced certified (C2) BSPTS therapist for scoliosis
and spinal conditions and is an internationally appointed Certification Course Teacher
for The SSOL-Schroth Method.
In addition to her physical therapy credentials, Meredith is a nationally certified
comprehensive Pilates Teacher (NCPT), an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-
RYT500), and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). With her background in Psychology
& Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, she has always had a passion for mind-body
integration.
Meredith is the founder and owner of both Kioko and Physiolutions. While Kioko
remains the brick & mortar studio for 1:1 patient care, she created Physiolutions in 2021
to meet the rising global demand for her unique and integrative approach to spine
health. Physiolutions was created for the public, health care professionals, and yoga &
Pilates teachers inspired to learn more. Visit us at www.Physiolutions.com
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 32 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Meredith Weiss speaks into misconceptions around scoliosis and loading the spine, as well as how you can address movement differences with Scoliosis.
Do you know what scoliosis can teach everyone? Meredith Weiss is a physio that specializes in this vast and intriguing topic. In the podcast Meredith gives us insight into the Schroth method and how it is connected to yoga. Although a huge fan of yoga to support those with spinal imbalances, she also shares things to be mindful of to not exacerbate the challenges this community comes up against. Meredith shares a wealth of knowledge from the foundation of breath and how important it is to stabilize the spine to the importance of the core, nasal breathing and working with the vestibular system. Whilst many like to knock the neutral S-curve alignment, she has found that using it as a foundation has been truly transformational for her clients. Her greatest gift is how she layers awareness about the spine, strategies for stability and the power of breathing.
Learn More About Meredith Weiss:
Meredith is a licensed physical therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in
outpatient orthopedics and the fitness & wellness industries. Specializing in The Schroth
Method for Scoliosis, she is an advanced certified (C2) BSPTS therapist for scoliosis
and spinal conditions and is an internationally appointed Certification Course Teacher
for The SSOL-Schroth Method.
In addition to her physical therapy credentials, Meredith is a nationally certified
comprehensive Pilates Teacher (NCPT), an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-
RYT500), and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). With her background in Psychology
& Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, she has always had a passion for mind-body
integration.
Meredith is the founder and owner of both Kioko and Physiolutions. While Kioko
remains the brick & mortar studio for 1:1 patient care, she created Physiolutions in 2021
to meet the rising global demand for her unique and integrative approach to spine
health. Physiolutions was created for the public, health care professionals, and yoga &
Pilates teachers inspired to learn more. Visit us at www.Physiolutions.com
Check out & learn more with Meredith Weiss:
Meredith Weiss - Physiolutions
Meredith Weiss - Kioko
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Welcome to part 2 of episode 31 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Kate Brandon speaks into myths and misconceptions in yoga from the perspective of a Physiotherapist.
Understanding pain is a big part of Kate Brandon’s work. She talks about her family and how she got into yoga and Physiotherapy. In this podcast she explains how you can integrate small hacks into your day to get a few minutes of relaxation and calm. Kate Brandon highlights the importance of understanding pain using a holistic approach, sharing all the factors that can contribute to pain and how to find ways to regulate the nervous system and the threat response.
She discusses how low threat movements can help with pain sensitivity and how effectively the power of thought is, highlighting the power of language and nociceptive cues, emphasising how important it is to pause and assess the situation in order to understand the pain and become less afraid of it.
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Kate Brandon (The Physio Yogi) is a highly experienced specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, who has worked for the NHS, privately, and for sports teams for 16 years.
She is a qualified yoga teacher and teaches anatomy on yoga teacher training programs. She also runs her own rehabilitation webinars and courses online. She is trained in acupuncture, sports massage, postnatal rehab and persistent pain rehabilitation and loves combining physiotherapy principles and yoga to provide holistic care for her patients.
She has recently opened up her very own physiotherapy clinic and is mum of twin toddlers.
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 31 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Kate Brandon speaks into myths and misconceptions in yoga from the perspective of a Physiotherapist.
Understand pain is a big part of Kate Brandon’s work which she shares on this podcast. She talks about her family and her journey on how she got into yoga and Physio. She uses yoga as a tool to find moments of peace and loves the flow with the regular breath. She explains how you can integrate small hacks into your day to get a few minutes of relaxation and calm. Kate Brandon highlights the importance of understanding pain using a holistic approach. She talks about all the factors that can contribute to pain and how to find ways to regulate the nervous system and the threat response. She discusses how low threat movements can help with pain sensitivity and how effectively the power of thought is. She speaks about the significance of good language and how to find a way to get away from nociceptive cues. She explains what it means to use healthy core engagement with functional movements. Kate Brandon shares what perfect alignment actually means especially when pain is involved. She emphasizes how important it is to pause and assess the situation in order to understand the pain and become less afraid of it.
Learn More About Kate Brandon:
Kate Brandon (The Physio Yogi) is a highly experienced specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, who has worked for the NHS, privately, and for sports teams for 16 years.
She is a qualified yoga teacher and teaches anatomy on yoga teacher training programs. She also runs her own rehabilitation webinars and courses online. She is trained in acupuncture, sports massage, postnatal rehab and persistent pain rehabilitation and loves combining physiotherapy principles and yoga to provide holistic care for her patients.
She has recently opened up her very own physiotherapy clinic and is mum of twin toddlers.
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Welcome to part 2 of episode 30 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mukta Chauhan speaks to the newfound science around the core and pelvic floor debunking misconceptions in the field.
Do you want to know the connection between opera singing and pelvic floor issues? Then sit back and relax while Mukta Chauhan shares the importance of all things pelvic floor, the center of the body and the connection to the upper and lower body. She uncovers some of the myths around core activation, especially in connection to cueing used in yoga classes, how the constant gripping of the muscles declines the body’s resilience and ability to do basic movements.
Mukta details what signs to look out for when you are unsure if your core and pelvic floor need attention. She is very passionate about this pelvic health and wants to take the shame out of the topic because in the end, the pelvic floor can reveal a lot about your health.
Learn More About Mukta Chauhan:
Dr. Mukta Chauhan is one of the few PTs in the US with a double board certification in orthopedics and women’s health. Because of this dual training, she understands the delicate interplay between neurophysiology, biomechanics, musculoskeletal, fascial and organ systems and their combined contribution to a person’s overall wellbeing. She is a firm believer in addressing health from a bio-psycho-social perspective, because we aren’t just our tissues. The whole person is at the center of her practice.In her free time, Mukta is found either biking, running, or hiking. Just being outdoors helps her understand her own body even more deeply.
She lives and practices in New York City. Connect with her on IG @thepelvic.connection
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 30 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mukta Chauhan speaks to the newfound science around the core and pelvic floor debunking misconceptions in the field.
Do you want to know the connection between opera singing and pelvic floor issues? Then sit back and relax while Mukta Chauhan shares the importance of all things pelvic floor, the center of the body and the connection to the upper and lower body. She uncovers some of the myths around core activation, especially in connection to cueing used in yoga classes, how the constant gripping of the muscles declines the body’s resilience and ability to do basic movements.
Mukta details what signs to look out for when you are unsure if your core and pelvic floor need attention. She is very passionate about this pelvic health and wants to take the shame out of the topic because in the end, the pelvic floor can reveal a lot about your health.
Learn More About Mukta Chauhan:
Dr. Mukta Chauhan is one of the few PTs in the US with a double board certification in orthopedics and women’s health. Because of this dual training, she understands the delicate interplay between neurophysiology, biomechanics, musculoskeletal, fascial and organ systems and their combined contribution to a person’s overall wellbeing. She is a firm believer in addressing health from a bio-psycho-social perspective, because we aren’t just our tissues. The whole person is at the center of her practice.In her free time, Mukta is found either biking, running, or hiking. Just being outdoors helps her understand her own body even more deeply.
She lives and practices in New York City. Connect with her on IG @thepelvic.connection
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Welcome to part 2 of episode 29 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Jenna Leser speaks to slowing the aging process through her research on bone density.
Do you know the importance of bone density for your overall health? Jenna Leser is a Pd.D. student in molecular medicine and she shares her findings related to bone density on the podcast. She explains the various functions the bones serve, how they adapt to the daily challenges and how to improve bone density. She points out what effects exercise and diet have on bone mass, what changes occur when becoming older and what it takes to grow bone mass when aging. She depicts how important gravity and using force within exercises is and details how important the homeostatic set point is. In addition she shares how to preserve bone density, the importance of progressively increasing the strength and load you are putting the body through, and how critical variety is. In sharing her journey and connecting her research to yoga and movement she stresses the importance of increasing bone density in a simple and understanding manner.
Learn More About Jenna Leser:
Originally from New York, I moved to Maryland to attend Johns Hopkins University where I graduated with a Bachelor's in Biology and a minor in Bioethics. My interest in biological sciences and how the body functions led me to become a research technician in neuro-gastroenterology at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institute upon graduation in 2015. In 2017 I enrolled in (and am now wrapping up soon!), a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine, with a focus on Cellular and Molecular Physiology, at the University of Maryland Baltimore. I train in the Department of Orthopaedics under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Stains, Ph.D. and my studies investigate the function of osteocytes, cells that reside inside the hard, calcified bone itself. We are continuing to expand our understanding of osteocytes as regulators of bone formation/resorption in response to hormonal, biochemical, and mechanical cues, with a special interest in the context of aging. As a former gymnast, dancer, pole vaulter, and field hockey player - I have had my fair share of exposure to orthopedics as a patient, so finding a research home in this department feels full circle. In an attempt to mitigate the stress of doctoral studies and get back to my roots as an athlete, I began my relationship with yoga. I completed my 200hr RYT in 2019 after 2 years of committed practice and started my yoga teaching journey. It brings me so much joy to weave my passion for physiology into each class I teach.
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 29 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Jenna Leser speaks to slowing the aging process through her research on bone density.
Do you know the importance of bone density for your overall health? Jenna Leser is a Pd.D. student in molecular medicine and she shares her findings related to bone density on the podcast. She explains the various functions the bones serve, how they adapt to the daily challenges and how to improve bone density. She points out what effects exercise and diet have on bone mass, what changes occur when becoming older and what it takes to grow bone mass when aging. She depicts how important gravity and using force within exercises is and details how important the homeostatic set point is. In addition she shares how to preserve bone density, the importance of progressively increasing the strength and load you are putting the body through, and how critical variety is. In sharing her journey and connecting her research to yoga and movement she stresses the importance of increasing bone density in a simple and understanding manner.
Learn More About Jenna Leser:
Originally from New York, I moved to Maryland to attend Johns Hopkins University where I graduated with a Bachelor's in Biology and a minor in Bioethics. My interest in biological sciences and how the body functions led me to become a research technician in neuro-gastroenterology at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institute upon graduation in 2015. In 2017 I enrolled in (and am now wrapping up soon!), a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine, with a focus on Cellular and Molecular Physiology, at the University of Maryland Baltimore. I train in the Department of Orthopaedics under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Stains, Ph.D. and my studies investigate the function of osteocytes, cells that reside inside the hard, calcified bone itself. We are continuing to expand our understanding of osteocytes as regulators of bone formation/resorption in response to hormonal, biochemical, and mechanical cues, with a special interest in the context of aging. As a former gymnast, dancer, pole vaulter, and field hockey player - I have had my fair share of exposure to orthopedics as a patient, so finding a research home in this department feels full circle. In an attempt to mitigate the stress of doctoral studies and get back to my roots as an athlete, I began my relationship with yoga. I completed my 200hr RYT in 2019 after 2 years of committed practice and started my yoga teaching journey. It brings me so much joy to weave my passion for physiology into each class I teach.
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Welcome to part 2 of episode 28 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Adam Husler speaks to how to excel as a yoga teacher.
Adam Husler is a yoga educator who loves to equip students with a deeper anatomical knowledge, giving them the why behind every move they make. He shares his incredible journey from working in law, doing sport, to finding his yoga practice. He also explains how supplementing the yoga practice with other sports can be beneficial. Adam Husler loves teaching advanced classes, and is a genius at inspiring his following to question why they do what they do. In addition, he discusses what myths have done to the yoga world and he talks about how important good research is. Adam Husler shares how injuries changed his practice and how to adapt with certain life challenges or changes. He defines how people should practice caution with how they move their bodies in order to avoid injury.
Learn More About Adam Husler:
Adam brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment- Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’ Based in London, Adam has taught thousands of hours of yoga classes and trainings, in more that 60 studios across 20+ countries , He’s featured in publications like Mens Health and Women’s Fitness, is a regular contributor to Yoga Journal and Adam hosts the Honestly Unbalanced podcast with Holly Husler. (@adamhusler)
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 28 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Adam Husler speaks to how to excel as a yoga teacher.
Adam Husler is a yoga educator who loves to equip students with a deeper anatomical knowledge, giving them the why behind every move they make. He shares his incredible journey from working in law, doing sport, to finding his yoga practice. He also explains how supplementing the yoga practice with other sports can be beneficial. Adam Husler loves teaching advanced classes, and is a genius at inspiring his following to question why they do what they do. In addition, he discusses what myths have done to the yoga world and he talks about how important good research is. Adam Husler shares how injuries changed his practice and how to adapt with certain life challenges or changes. He defines how people should practice caution with how they move their bodies in order to avoid injury.
Learn More About Adam Husler:
Adam brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment- Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’ Based in London, Adam has taught thousands of hours of yoga classes and trainings, in more that 60 studios across 20+ countries , He’s featured in publications like Mens Health and Women’s Fitness, is a regular contributor to Yoga Journal and Adam hosts the Honestly Unbalanced podcast with Holly Husler. (@adamhusler)
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Welcome to part 2 of episode 27 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Lizette Pompa discuss time under tension and so much more.
Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to get your daily movement in? Lizette Pompa shares her journey through Yoga and how it got her into resistance training. She discusses how weight training can add to an existing yoga practice, how important it is for the daily life and how it can support all the daily challenges that we have to face. This incredible woman talks about balancing her life with family, work and finding time for her training. She shares 3 principles she loves to use when working with her clients. In addition, she explains what 10 minutes of movement a day can change and how you can find ways of filling those minutes with lots creative movements. She presents a way of finding the time without putting too much pressure on it, using movement as a way to relax and become aware of your body.
Learn More About Lizette Pompa:
Lizette Pompa is a Yoga Teacher and Strength Coach.
Born in Mexico, Lizette came across yoga in 2009 while living in Madrid, and I never looked back. She has been teaching since 2010. In 2019 she launched her app to share her love for both strength training and yoga.Her goal is to empower women to build stronger bodies through weights, yoga, and movement. With her strength programs, she wants to create a space where women feel comfortable starting lifting weights, doing yoga, and being themselves.
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 27 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Lizette Pompa discuss time under tension and so much more.
Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to get your daily movement in? Lizette Pompa shares her journey through Yoga and how it got her into resistance training. She discusses how weight training can add to an existing yoga practice, how important it is for the daily life and how it can support all the daily challenges that we have to face. This incredible woman talks about balancing her life with family, work and finding time for her training. She shares 3 principles she loves to use when working with her clients. In addition, she explains what 10 minutes of movement a day can change and how you can find ways of filling those minutes with lots creative movements. She presents a way of finding the time without putting too much pressure on it, using movement as a way to relax and become aware of your body.
Learn More About Lizette Pompa:
Lizette Pompa is a Yoga Teacher and Strength Coach.
Born in Mexico, Lizette came across yoga in 2009 while living in Madrid, and I never looked back. She has been teaching since 2010. In 2019 she launched her app to share her love for both strength training and yoga.Her goal is to empower women to build stronger bodies through weights, yoga, and movement. With her strength programs, she wants to create a space where women feel comfortable starting lifting weights, doing yoga, and being themselves.
Check out & learn more with Lizette Pompa
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Welcome to part 1 of episode 26 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Anna Mathur and I talk about burnout, how to face internal and external challenges and the importance of taking time to notice your own narrative and to have the courage to sometimes say no.
Learn More About Anna Mathur
Anna is a mum of three, and a Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker. She is a warm communicator with a passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room. Whether sitting with a client in her living room, talking as a podcast guest, or addressing an audience of 1,000 in a seminar, her desire is to empower, encourage and equip people. Her hope is that through words, spoken or written, people will experience light-bulb moments, learn about themselves and be able to find more freedom and enjoyment in life.
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Welcome to episode 26 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Anna Mathur and I talk about burnout, how to face internal and external challenges and the importance of taking time to notice your own narrative and to have the courage to sometimes say no.
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Learn More About Anna Mathur Anna is a mum of three, and a Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker. She is a warm communicator with a passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room. Whether sitting with a client in her living room, talking as a podcast guest, or addressing an audience of 1,000 in a seminar, her desire is to empower, encourage and equip people. Her hope is that through words, spoken or written, people will experience light-bulb moments, learn about themselves and be able to find more freedom and enjoyment in life.
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Welcome to episode 25 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Michael James Wong and I talk about meditation and how it can help a society in which we are groomed to always be quick. We’ll also address the topic of what is the best meditation for you, and you’ll discover what Grandma Spaghetti, Avocados and Toothbrushes all have in common with meditation.
Learn More About Michael James Wong
Michael is the founder of Just Breathe and a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. He is an author, speaker, community leader and meditation teacher who is dedicated to expanding the conversation around the mind and mental health. Michael is internationally recognised for his work in the wellness community as both as an advocate and entrepreneur. He writes books about hope and is the voice behind the Just Breathe meditation app.
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Welcome to episode 25 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Michael James Wong and I talk about meditation and how it can help a society in which we are groomed to always be quick. We’ll also address the topic of what is the best meditation for you, and you’ll discover what Grandma Spaghetti, Avocados and Toothbrushes all have in common with meditation.
Learn More About Michael James Wong
Michael is the founder of Just Breathe and a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. He is an author, speaker, community leader and meditation teacher who is dedicated to expanding the conversation around the mind and mental health. Michael is internationally recognised for his work in the wellness community as both as an advocate and entrepreneur. He writes books about hope and is the voice behind the Just Breathe meditation app.
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Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life.
Learn more about Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo is a yoga expert, entrepreneur, social media influencer and founder of Cathy Madeo Yoga, a global online yoga school educating and empowering thousands of yoga students and teachers worldwide. Cathy creates high quality online courses and 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings for all levels of yoga practitioners. Cathy’s deep knowledge of alignment draws students who want a solid foundation of the asana practice, her passion for living a yoga life brings those seeking a spiritual connection through the yoga practice, and her dedication to developing yoga teachers into the best version of themselves, keeps students and teachers alike coming back for years. Students from all over the world train with her to deepen their yoga journey and gain a mentor. Cathy Madeo Yoga’s mission is to transform lives through the practice of yoga.
Check out & learn more with Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo’s Website https://www.cathymadeoyoga.com/
Cathy Madeo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathymadeoyoga/
My Socials:
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Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life.
Learn more about Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo is a yoga expert, entrepreneur, social media influencer and founder of Cathy Madeo Yoga, a global online yoga school educating and empowering thousands of yoga students and teachers worldwide. Cathy creates high quality online courses and 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings for all levels of yoga practitioners. Cathy’s deep knowledge of alignment draws students who want a solid foundation of the asana practice, her passion for living a yoga life brings those seeking a spiritual connection through the yoga practice, and her dedication to developing yoga teachers into the best version of themselves, keeps students and teachers alike coming back for years. Students from all over the world train with her to deepen their yoga journey and gain a mentor. Cathy Madeo Yoga’s mission is to transform lives through the practice of yoga.
Check out & learn more with Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo’s Website https://www.cathymadeoyoga.com/
Cathy Madeo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathymadeoyoga/
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio/
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality.
Topics covered:
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Who is Dr. Garrett Neill
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Cues’ Gamification
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Be the Buttler
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Motivation & dopamine
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Growth Mindset
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Pain
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Neuroscience
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Final message from Garrett
Learn More About Garrett Neill:
Hello my name is Garrett. I was born, raised, and have lived in beautiful Orange County of Southern California for over 30 years. Since elementary school I’ve known that I’ve wanted to be an educator. Almost every person in my family has worked in education as school teachers and administrators, so you can say that teaching is in my blood. At first I thought I would make a great History teacher, but my path quickly diverged into the realm of anatomy, biomechanics, & neuroscience.
For over the past 5 years I have been overjoyed to share my continuously growing knowledge of the human body. I have always had a passion for helping and inspiring others, which stemmed from my previous jobs as an ocean lifeguard and as a tutor. Today I work to helps others through lectures, personalized tutoring, & as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
A lot of my work and care come from the techniques and systems I have had the honor of studying. I am inspired and utilize Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS Part A & B), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC & FRA), I teach Yoga & Kinstretch, and am a senior writer for the online magazine Shut Up & Yoga.
I strongly believe that everyone has the capability to learn about and master their own anatomy, explore functional and fundamental movements that better both life & athletic performance, and continue to adapt & grow stronger to help manage what ever life throws at them.
I share a lot of free content and lead discussions on my Instagram & Facebook Page. I also post yoga classes on my Youtube.
Part of my mission is to deliver high quality & well informed information in what I post in an effort to help others have access to this easily.
I personally have benefited a lot from what others share and I plan to keep my content free for the foreseeable future.
GARRETT NEILL’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Garrett Neill
Garrett Neill's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/drgarrettneill/
Garrett Neill's Web
https://drgarrettneill.com/
CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio
Celest’s Website
https://www.celestpereira.com/
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality.
Topics covered:
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Who is Dr. Garrett Neill
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Cues’ Gamification
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Be the Buttler
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Motivation & dopamine
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Growth Mindset
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Pain
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Neuroscience
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Final message from Garrett
Learn More About Garrett Neill:
Hello my name is Garrett. I was born, raised, and have lived in beautiful Orange County of Southern California for over 30 years. Since elementary school I’ve known that I’ve wanted to be an educator. Almost every person in my family has worked in education as school teachers and administrators, so you can say that teaching is in my blood. At first I thought I would make a great History teacher, but my path quickly diverged into the realm of anatomy, biomechanics, & neuroscience.
For over the past 5 years I have been overjoyed to share my continuously growing knowledge of the human body. I have always had a passion for helping and inspiring others, which stemmed from my previous jobs as an ocean lifeguard and as a tutor. Today I work to helps others through lectures, personalized tutoring, & as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
A lot of my work and care come from the techniques and systems I have had the honor of studying. I am inspired and utilize Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS Part A & B), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC & FRA), I teach Yoga & Kinstretch, and am a senior writer for the online magazine Shut Up & Yoga.
I strongly believe that everyone has the capability to learn about and master their own anatomy, explore functional and fundamental movements that better both life & athletic performance, and continue to adapt & grow stronger to help manage what ever life throws at them.
I share a lot of free content and lead discussions on my Instagram & Facebook Page. I also post yoga classes on my Youtube.
Part of my mission is to deliver high quality & well informed information in what I post in an effort to help others have access to this easily.
I personally have benefited a lot from what others share and I plan to keep my content free for the foreseeable future.
GARRETT NEILL’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Garrett Neill
Garrett Neill's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/drgarrettneill/
Garrett Neill's Web
https://drgarrettneill.com/
CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio
Celest’s Website
https://www.celestpereira.com/
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan - The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training.
Topics covered:
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Amir’s story and how he created Beard the Best You Can Be
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Training for aesthetics vs training for health
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Myths perpetuated in the fitness community
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Don’t skip the basis of the training
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How to train in a nurturing way
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Train your end ROM
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What is strength
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Final message from Amir
Learn More About Amir Zandinejad, the Beard!
My Name Is Amir Zandinejad but people call me The Beard. I'm 35 years old. I am a NSCA certified personal trainer and I have been training clients in the Bay Area for the last 10 years, while training myself for last 15 years. The majority of my work today revolves around highly specialized joint-specific strength training, viewed through the lens of evolutionary biology, adhering to scientific principles. Other aspects of my work I prioritize include aerobic training, gut health & nutrition, sleep & recovery, and stress management. I’m passionate about what I do, and I love sharing my beliefs on the many layers of health and performance with my clients and students. We're all capable of so much, on many levels. All it takes is knowledge, direction, and consistency. I want to help people on their road towards optimal health and happiness Read more about me here -------------------------------------------------------
AMIR - THE BEARD’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Amir Zandinejad, the Beard
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beardthebestyoucanbe/
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Web https://beardthebestyoucanbe.com/
CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestperei...
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan - The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training.
Topics covered:
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Amir’s story and how he created Beard the Best You Can Be
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Training for aesthetics vs training for health
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Myths perpetuated in the fitness community
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Don’t skip the basis of the training
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How to train in a nurturing way
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Train your end ROM
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What is strength
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Final message from Amir
Learn More About Amir Zandinejad, the Beard!
My Name Is Amir Zandinejad but people call me The Beard. I'm 35 years old. I am a NSCA certified personal trainer and I have been training clients in the Bay Area for the last 10 years, while training myself for last 15 years. The majority of my work today revolves around highly specialized joint-specific strength training, viewed through the lens of evolutionary biology, adhering to scientific principles. Other aspects of my work I prioritize include aerobic training, gut health & nutrition, sleep & recovery, and stress management. I’m passionate about what I do, and I love sharing my beliefs on the many layers of health and performance with my clients and students. We're all capable of so much, on many levels. All it takes is knowledge, direction, and consistency. I want to help people on their road towards optimal health and happiness Read more about me here -------------------------------------------------------
AMIR - THE BEARD’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Amir Zandinejad, the Beard
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beardthebestyoucanbe/
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Web https://beardthebestyoucanbe.com/
CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestperei...
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/
Welcome to episode 4 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Maté Bene and I dive into the neuroscience of spinal disorders.
Topics covered:
- Máté Bene’s story;
- Pain and disc herniation
- Biomechanical vs neurological approach
- Pain and MRIs
- Patients’ mindset
- Pain and childhood
- How pain travels from the skin to the brain
- Movement and pain
- Chronic pain
- Fear avoidance cycle
- Pain and meditation
- Final message from Máté Bene
LEARN MORE ABOUT MÁTÉ BENE!
Maté Bene is a Physiotherapist, freelance educator and Director of Bene Spine Academy ( BGA ) which provides resources for physios, trainers and yoga teachers about spine prevention and movement therapy. His aim is to continually develop the training programs to incorporate the current research findings into the clinical reasoning process and practice of movement therapists.
MÁTÉ BENE’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Máté Bene:
Máté Bene’s Website for professionals
Máté Bene’s Website for patients
THE BOOK!
If you want to deepen your knowledge on Hypermobility, you can buy my book Too flexible to feel good HERE
CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Saperstein and I dive into the yet unknown world of Hypermobility.
Topics covered:
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Dr. Saperstein’s background and how he got to work in this field;
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Hypochondria and Hypermobility;
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What influences Hypermobility?
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Insightful recommendations to empower the Hypermobile community;
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What are the Dysautonomia symptoms and some tips
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Hypermobile brain
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Anxiety and Hypermobility
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Final message from Dr. Saperstein
LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. DAVID SAPERSTEIN! Dr. David Saperstein is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force that was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. Later he completed postdoctoral training in Texas in Neuromuscular Disease and did a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship. He holds professional memberships with American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, World Muscle Society, Peripheral Nerve Society, Arizona Neurological Society, Maricopa County Medical Society, and the Arizona Medical Society. Being involved in the community is important to Dr. Saperstein and he has previously sat on 14 different Local and National Committees. He currently sits on three National Committees as a Member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Neuropathy Action Foundation, the GBS/CIDP Foundation International, and the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. Dr. Saperstein has spent a significant amount of time studying, researching, and caring for over 2,500 patients with EDS, POTS, and other related conditions. Placing the primary focus of the Center on these specific conditions, has allowed him and his team to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to fully understand, diagnose, and manage EDS and POTS patients. Dr. Saperstein takes pride in listening to his patients, being empathetic, and providing thorough care to them. In recognition of this, Dr. Saperstein was the 2021 recipient of the Community Choice Award for Healthcare Professionals from The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Being recognized this way was such a huge honor to him and you will see the plaque displayed in the office upon your visit. In addition to his experience with patients with EDS and other related conditions, he has over 20 years’ experience as a neurologist, giving him valuable insight into some of the particularly troubling and more esoteric complications, such as Chiari malformation, CCI, headaches, cognitive disorders, and neuropathy. Dr. Saperstein also has over two decades experience in diagnosing and managing patients with complex nerve and muscle conditions such as CIDP (and other immune-mediated neuropathies), myasthenia gravis and myositis. He is available to provide care for patients with these conditions as well. David Saperstein, MD Board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
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Check out & learn more with Dr. David Saperstein:
Dr. Saperstein Instagram
Dr. Saperstein website
THE BOOK!
If you want to deepen your knowledge on Hypermobility, you can buy my book Too flexible to feel good HERE
CELEST'S SOCIALS
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Neuroscience series” on the Love at First Science Podcast where Dr. Sarah Mc Kay shares her extensive research on the female’s brain resulted in the publication of her book Demystifying the female brain. Together we talk about gender stereotypes, the real role of hormones in emotions, how much we are affected by biology and how much by culture and much more.
Topics covered:
- Dr. Sarah Mc Kay’s story and how she got where she is
- How she decided to write the book Demystifying the female brain
- The gender gap in neurology
- Is there any difference between the female and male’s brain?
- Biology vs. culture
- Expectation, stories, lived experience
- Does the PMS really exist?
- The roles of the hormones in emotions
- Contraception and brain
- Social variables that can impact on our health
- Reorganization of the brain during pregnancy
- Practical tips to make an impact on daily life
Learn More About Dr. Sarah Mc Kay!
I’m an Australian-based (Kiwi born and bred) neuroscientist, speaker, author, media personality and founder of Think Brain and the Neuroscience Academy suite of training programs. I’m a mum to two boys, sailor (co-captaincy shared with husband), botanical artist and ocean swimmer. I explain the brain to helping professionals so they can coach brain-owners in a way that promotes real change and inspires positive action. Brain science and I first met and fell in love way back in 1993 after I read Oliver Sack’s book ‘The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat’. It impacted me profoundly and from that moment I knew little else would fascinate me more than the human brain. After completing an honours degree in Neuroscience at Otago University in New Zealand, I won a Wellcome Trust scholarship to complete my MSc and PhD at Oxford University (where, thrillingly, I followed in Oliver Sacks’ footsteps). I spent my time at Oxford studying the fine art of electrophysiology and answering questions about brain development — what guided synapse growth: nature, nurture or neuroplasticity?’ In 2002, my Irish husband and I headed to Sydney, Australia in search of sunshine, surf and a sailboat (for a year, ahem). I’m delighted to say we found them all (and stayed)! Following a short stint rewriting breast cancer clinical practice guidelines at a cancer council, I spent the next five years researching and teaching neuroscience. During my first postdoc position at NeuRA, I focused on the immune system response to spinal cord injury. At my second postdoc post at Garvan Institute of Medical Research, I looked at neuroplasticity and the development of deafness. Passionate as I was about research, I found myself getting frustrated with failed experiments, the grant application merry-go-round, and the unbearable slowness of the academic publication process. Meanwhile, I found my happy place sharing science with public tour groups, teaching medical students, and writing for online science Q&A forums (back in the good old days before social media!). So after much soul-searching, I put down the pipette, hung up my lab coat, and followed my passion of writing and talking about science and medicine.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Sarah Mc Kay:
Sarah Mc Kay Instagram
Sarah Mc Kay Instagram
My Socials:
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Celest’s Website
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Cobb and I dive into the intricate world of pain. Dr. Cobb shares its insightful understanding - based on his 30 year old career - on what is pain and how it’s working. Among the other topics covered, Dr. Cobb underlines the importance of recognizing that not everybody responds to the same stimuli in the same way and that we need to be very careful about any kind of blanket statement: the best practitioners are the ones who acknowledge they don’t know everything.
Topics covered:
- Dr. Cobb’S story and how he created Z-Health Performances;
- What is pain and how it is working;
- Brain regions that practice pain;
- Pain as a learnt skill: chronic pain;
- Triggers for pain in the environment:
- Posture and pain;
- Is there a unique pain’s protocol that works for everybody?
- Are there good movements and bad movements?
- How movement practitioners can work with patients with chronic pain;
- Neural Hierarchy;
- Z-health’s courses: think differently
- Final message from Dr. Cobb
Learn More About Dr. Eric Cobb!
Dr. Eric Cobb completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance– a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neurocentric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.
Check out & learn more with Dr. Eric Cobb:
Z-Health’s Instagram
Z-Health’s Website
My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Tony and I explore the world of histamine and its relationship to the gut. Tony explains his unique experience with a weird virus post-holiday and what drove his passion towards creating his podcast, Zestology. He speaks into what histamine is, common gut symptoms that can be alleviated with a low histamine diet, and potential reasons that may contribute to elevated histamine levels in the body. Furthermore, he provides perspective on the histamine bucket and learning to build histamine tolerance, providing resources to learn more about histamine-triggering foods, and how the environment and stress are big contributors to histamine elevation in the body.
Topics Covered:
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Tony’s experience with a weird Virus
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What drove Tony’s podcast, Zestology
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What is Histamine?
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Histamine Tolerance
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Tony’s gut symptoms & what a low histamine diet helped with
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Reasons why you might be producing too much histamine
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The histamine bucket 6 learning to build your histamine tolerance
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Environmental factors that might manifest in the gut
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Tony’s resources for low histamine tolerance
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Stress and Adrenaline is a histamine liberator
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Tony’s message to the world
Learn More About Tony!
Tony Wrighton is a familiar face on British TV, seen on Sky Sports News, Sky News, ITV, and many more. As well as being in the studio, he’s travelled across the world presenting shows including live football, golf, darts and more. He’s also worked on some of the world’s most awesome niche TV sports - there isn’t anything he don’t know about ten-pin bowling!
Tony has written four NLP-related books which have been translated into 12 languages, including Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Turkish, Dutch and Croatian. The new one has just come out - click on book for more.
Tony's podcast Zestology has featured recognisable names in health, medicine, science and wellness worldwide. It’s a podcast adventure to find more energy, vitality and motivation. Packed full of epic health tips, fun biohacking gadgets, supercharged supplements and some of the most respected and well-known experts on the planet. Oh, and occasionally all this experimentation goes wrong - you'll hear those bits too. For the full Zestology story, go here.
Check out & learn more with Tony:
Tony's Instagram
Tony's Website
My Socials:
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Website - https://www.celestpereira.com/
Kaitlin and I take a look at the gut microbiome and how to eat to increase bacterial diversity. With a goal of 30+ different plant points a week, Kaitlin shares how you can progress and achieve that goal. Furthermore, she discusses the importance of regular eating times and how you can optimize intermittent fasting for gut health. Moreover, she discusses the link between Hypermobility and gut health, the impacts of processes sugars in gut health and the role collagen supplements play in alleviating symptoms. Finally, she dives into stool samples and what your poo can tell you about your gut health. Let’s optimize your gut health!
Topics Covered:
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What is the gut microbiome?
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What foods can improve gut microbiome?
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How to achieve the 30 plant foods a week goal?
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The importance of regular eating times
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Tips for intermittent fasting for gut health
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Eating for Hypermobility & gut symptoms
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Impacts of sugar on gut health
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How to optimize your gut health
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Use of collagen supplements & its linked to skin health
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Kaitlin’s thoughts on stool samples
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Look at your poo!
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Kaitlin’s takeaway
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What Kaitlin wants the world to know
Learn More About Kaitlin!
Kaitlin Colucci is a UK Registered Dietitian specialising in gut health and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as other complex gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and coeliac disease.
Having spent several years working in the NHS where she specialised in gastroenterology, Kaitlin now works in private healthcare at The Shard, London, on Harley Street as part of Rhitrition Ltd. and independently offering one-to-one private consultations where she implements complex dietetic care plans for individuals. Kaitlin is a BDA Media Spokesperson and promotes easy to understand nutrition and diet tips through freelance and media work using the Instagram platform @themissiondietitian, as well as writing for national newspapers like The Daily Mail, Magazine Women’s Health UK, and also featuring on BBC News, BBC One’s Country File, and BBC Food: Truth or Scare giving expert dietary advice.
For further information and enquiries please visit www.kaitlincolucci.com
Instagram: @themissiondietitian
Check out & learn more with Kaitlin:
Kaitlin’s Instagram
Kaitlin’s Website
My Socials:
Instagram - http://instagram.com/celestpereirayoga
Website - https://www.celestpereira.com/
Madeline and I hone in on the role intuition plays in gut health. Madeline shares her insightful perspectives on understanding your gut, identifying the different types of thinking and how you can begin to combat IBS by connecting with your intuition. Using a few studies, Madeline shares other ways to combat IBS without necessarily participating in the FODMAP diet and speaks into the body systems linked to the gut. Furthermore, she provides practical tips to ensure a healthy gut, the impact of probiotics and prebiotics on digestive health, and how mindset relates to digestive health.
Topics Covered:
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Madeline Shaw Introduction
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Working with the gut through your intuition
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Ways to connect with your intuition to combat IBS
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Types of thinking
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Science behind subconscious intuition & gut
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Studies on nutrition with IBS
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Other ways to combat IBS, without necessarily the FODMAP diet
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Systems linked to the Gut
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Practical tips to ensure a healthy gut
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Possible effects of probiotic effects on digestive health
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How mindset relates to IBS
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Vulnerability opening up connection & Alleviating lonliness
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Madeline’s words of wisdom on the gut - Rest your digestive system
Learn More About Madeline Shaw:
Madeline, a mother, nutritional therapist and author, thinks of health about being more than what you eat and how much you exercise – she calls her three pillars move, munch and meditate. She wasn’t always this healthy. Gradually, she realised she had to change her destructive ways. She learnt to cook and started eating whole foods and found she was gradually falling in love with food, life, and most important of all, herself. She studied nutrition, coaching people who wanted to eat well, and started creating my own glow-getting recipes. She wants to show you how easy it is to eat good food, to stretch out and make time to relax. This isn’t a diet; getting the glow is a way of life.
Check out & learn more with Madeline:
Madeline’s Instagram
Madeline’s Website
Madeline’s Podcast
My Socials:
Instagram - http://instagram.com/celestpereirayoga
Website - https://www.celestpereira.com/
Dr. Perry and I circle the world of the lymphatic system. As Dr. Perry gets vulnerable with his near-to-death cancer experience, he shares his perspective on the missing links within the medical and cellular research systems. With an over-arching emphasis on toxin accumulation and inflammation overdrive, Dr. Perry discusses how the lymphatic system relates to the immune system, the gut and nutrition, aging, weight gain, the liver, joint health, and movement adaptations. Simplifying cellular mechanisms using filtration analogies, Dr. Perry paints the story of the lymphatic system and the importance of using his ordered lymphatic drainage technique paired with movement to optimize your body’s internal health. Revolutionize your new year with this lymphatic paradigm shift. Be prepared to have your mind blown!
Topics Covered:
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Dr. Perry’s experience with cancer
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How gut, immunity, and lymphatic system are related
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Issues with cellular research
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What you need to make cells to work
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Drainage precedes supply
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Is eating healthy enough?
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How movement is medicine only if toxins are eliminated
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How the lymph is related to aging
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Can your lymph be stumping weight loss?
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Lymph, liver and hormones
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How joint health is related to the lymph
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Dr. Perry’s lymphatic drainage technique
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What Dr. Perry wants you to know!
Learn More About Dr. Perry!
Perry Nickelston, DC The Lymph Doc International speaker and educator on movement and chronic pain. Founder of Stop Chasing Pain, Pain Laser Center and Functional Health Solutions. Author of the upcoming book Stop Chasing Pain: A Vital Guide to Recovery and Performance. Creator of Body Aquarium: Lymphatic Mojo a self-help treatment program for chronic pain and performance. Creator of Primal Movement Chains and Fluid Force Systems programs designed to increase movement competency and fluency. Rocktape Master Instructor and board member of AIMLA American Institute for Medical Laser Application
Check out & learn more with Dr. Perry:
Stop Chasing Pain Instagram
Stop Chasing Pain Website
Don't forget! As a listener of the core series on the Love @ First Science Podcast, you get 35% off my core workshop! Head on over to my website and use code 'relax'
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Feel unsupported without consciously engaging your core? Wanting to dive deeper into why you don’t need to always grip and squeeze your core? Mike Golden dives into the mechanisms behind anticipatory and compensatory postural control. He explains how the spinal and neural tracts that communicate information about eye and head movement to the trunk and surrounding muscles. He dives into the importance of unpredictability and perturbations in activating the brain and allowing optimum movement execution and efficiency. Then, he dives into the research surrounding conscious core engagement, timing of postural adjustments, transverse abdominis activation, and the role perturbation plays in anticipatory core activation. Learn about how adaptable the nervous system is and how you can make movement more efficient.
Topics Covered:
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Spinal Tracts and how the brain prepares for upcoming movement - mechanism of anticipatory postural adjustment
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How your eye movement changes anticipatory core engagement
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How to recognize movement goals? What the intention is behind muscle contraction
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The calculations your brain does to prepare for movement unconsciously
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Ways to show that your spine is supported without conscious core engagement
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The power of unpredicted perturbation
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Research around why conscious engagement may not be the best strategy = complexity of how much you need to coordinate
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Research on the timing of postural adjustments
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Research on how perturbation can improve anticipatory core activation
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Reverting back to higher order systems to enhance performance
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Neurons that wire together, fire together
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Mike’s final takeaways on how everything lives in the nervous system, that is adaptable
Learn More About Mike!
Mike Golden is the Director of Education for Z-Health Performance Solutions, a world leader in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 2005 before beginning his career teaching martial arts full time and using brain-based training to fast-track his clients’ pain and performance successes. Over the course of two decades, he has relentlessly pursued professional development through the Z-Health curriculum and in the broader fields of fitness, functional neurology, and pedagogy, and he has been leading national and international certification courses for Z-Health since 2013.
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Feel unsupported without consciously engaging your core? Wanting to dive deeper into why you don’t need to always grip and squeeze your core? Mike Golden shares his journey with injuries from contact sports, how his rehabilitation journey shifted to simultaneously addressing higher order brain systems, and how his journey got him to where he is today. Inspite of his journey, Mike explains how the visual and vestibular systems affect posture, movement patterns, athleticism, decisions, and metabolic dysfunction, and how optimal plasticity requires a combination of brain-based drills and muscular work. Using A GPS analogy, Mike discusses core engagement, when conscious core engagement may be appropriate, and how the ultimate goal is unconscious core engagement. By explaining the two types of unconscious core engagement that facilitate movement, Mike presents the function of the core, the power of perturbation in training a reflexive and responsive core, and how shifting the movement goal to change awareness is highly beneficial. Learn more about the intricacies of core.
Topics Covered:
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Mike’s Background
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Mike’s Rib Injury & his Rehabilitation journey
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How eye issues manifest in posture, movement patterns, athleticism, decisions, and metabolic dysfunction
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Eye and vestibular drills matter, along with muscular work
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Let the brain figure out core engagement, voluntary core engagement is too slow and disruptive.
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Core engagement is analogous to GPS mechanisms
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When might conscious work be important
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The importance of getting from the conscious to unconscious - giving drills to forget the drill
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The principle of specificity (SAID) to reduce threat
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The function of the core & the power of perturbation in training a reflexive and reactive core
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Building awareness by changing the movement goal instead of cueing form
Learn More About Mike!
Mike Golden is the Director of Education for Z-Health Performance Solutions, a world leader in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. Mike received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 2005 before beginning his career teaching martial arts full time and using brain-based training to fast-track his clients’ pain and performance successes. Over the course of two decades, he has relentlessly pursued professional development through the Z-Health curriculum and in the broader fields of fitness, functional neurology, and pedagogy, and he has been leading national and international certification courses for Z-Health since 2013.
Check out & learn more with Mike:
Z-health
Z-health Instagram
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Always been told to grip your core in sport or dance? Wanting to transition into Yoga with an open mind? Amy Carmody shares her story with movement and the importance of knowledge and education over labels and generic cues. Furthermore, she shares her perspective on gripping the core and her journey in re-training her core to be more responsive and reflective after her ballerina days. As she speaks into her transition into yoga, she touches base on the pressure system and the nervous system and how they relate to the core. Moreover, she discusses principles of variety and progressive overload, ending with a final takeaway. Learn more about Amy's movement practice and how she integrated mobility and variety.
Topics Covered:
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Amy’s journey
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Knowledge over labels
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Amy's perspective on gripping the core
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Amy’s story as an ex-ballerina
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Amy’s transition into yoga
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Amys perspective on the pressure system
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Amy’s take on the Nervous System & Core
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The power of variety
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The importance of progressive overload
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Amy’s message to everybody
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Where can you find more about Amy Carmody
Learn More About Amy
Amy Carmody has been a full time movement facilitator in Yoga, Strength & Conditioning and Mobility for over a decade. Teaching full time across the city of Melbourne Australia since 2011, Amy now runs a successful online movement platform that offers daily yoga classes, kettlebell training, FRC based Mobility, Restorative Yoga & Pre/Postnatal Movement. Amy launched her first Online Teacher Training program this year with students from all over the world participating, with the next course set to begin this September. Amy teaches a variety of movement styles thanks to the high caliber of training she has completed with the likes of Kelly Starrett, the FRC team and a handful of the top yoga teachers across the globe. She is obsessed with anatomy, in particular the Central Nervous System, the 'why' behind all movement choices and to bring more common sense into the yoga world by debunking myths as often (& loudly) as she can!
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Amy Carmody Yoga: https://www.amycarmodyyoga.com.au/
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Unsure how to teach the core? Wondering how important is core engagement in Yoga? Intention is everything. Diana kicks off the podcast addressing the cues that need to be revised and why they aren't as helpful as we once thought. Then, Diana breaks down the core biomechanics behind plank pose, the importance of the core and diaphragm, and potential compensations that occur with an inefficient core. Futhermore, she explains the pressure system through different postural positions, whether alignment in Yoga matters, if engaging the core 30% is needed, and how to find that 30% activation. Moreover, Diana speaks into the diaphragm and describes its link with several systems on the body. She speaks into how to shift the language, in Yoga cueing, around the core, and how the Threes PhysioYoga method embraces that education. Finally, she shares her biggest takeaway in life.
Topics Covered:
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What needs to be changed in the Yoga world?
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What’s the deal with plank position?
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Excursion of the core
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Could you overwork the legs and core due to lack of core strength?
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What is happening in the core with anatomical neutral?
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Does alignment matter?
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Should we be engaging the core 30%?
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Meditating on the movement of the diaphragm and pelvic floor
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The diaphragm hits more than just breathing
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How should we shift core cues in Yoga?
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Dianna’s 200 hour teacher training
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Dianna’s billboard takeaway
Learn More About Diana!
Diana is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, certified strength and conditioning specialist, mother of three and the cofounder of Threes Physiyoga Method. A constant mover, I love all forms of exercise and consider movement to truly be medicine.
Through her work at TPM, her mission is dedicated to bridging the gap between yoga and healthcare by training both yoga teachers and physical therapists in our method. Her vision with our TPM digital platform is to share the benefits of Physioyoga with all the movers (and non-movers) of the world.
Prior to founding TPM, she spent seven years working as a physical therapist at the Hospital for Special Surgery treating anyone from inpatient joint replacement patients to professional marathon runners. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, and have always treated her patients through the lens of yoga. She completed her yoga teacher training at OM Yoga in NYC in 2010.
Diana received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from American University and her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Hunter college, and she is a 100% self-proclaimed science nerd. Some of my favorite moments are spent diving into literature and studying the “why” of the human body and mind. She is addicted to Physiyoga, embodiment, understanding how things work, and sometimes even have a hard time turning my brain off when I'm exercising as I’m constantly analyzing.
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Will Yoga fix it all? Do you need to engage your core in Yoga? Hannah Barrett shares her journey with the core and how valuable pelvic floor training will be in schools for adolescent girls. She discusses the nuances in core engagement cues and the problems in ingraining that narrative to adolescents. As someone who habitually still holds the core tight involuntarily, she emphasizes the importance of task-specific core engagements, and debunks several myths about core activation. Furthermore, Hannah addresses anxiety and her thoughts on the strict practice of Ashtanga. Then, she moves onto her expertise with pregnancy and the significance of training the pelvic floor for labor, as well as the power of pausing. Finally, she shares her experience during lockdown and leaves you with a valuable takeaway.
2:34 - Introducing Hannah
3:46 - Hannah’s new Book
4:56 - How does Hannah do it all?
8:24 - Hannah's journey with her core
13:01 - Girls above 12 will be taught Pelvic Floor exercises in school
13:56 - Adolescence, breast development, ribcage shifting
17:40 - Holding Breaths should be task specific not normalized
21:26 - Myths Hannah want to debunk
27:49 - Addressing Anxiety
29:56 - Thoughts on Ashtanga
30:57 - Training the Pelvic Floor for birth
33:46 - Hannah's one billboard statement to the world
37:13 - Hannah’s experiences with lockdown
Learn More About Hannah!
Hannah is a London-based yoga teacher with a passion for helping people transform their lives through yoga. Yoga has given her the tools she needs to thrive and find strength in my everyday life, especially during my pregnancies and postpartum. The way yoga has supported her in her journey through motherhood has encouraged her to share what I’ve learnt, and women (particularly in pregnancy and postpartum) has become her vocation. In 2020, Hannah released the Hannah Barrett Yoga App helping people to find their strength with yoga and to make yoga accessible to all. She's created classes which are suitable for people of all ages and abilities, from beginners to more advanced practitioners. This app is a dream come true for me and with it is a community incredible yogis and she would love you to join us. Her aim is to share the incredible benefits of yoga with as many people as possible through my App, live classes, YouTube, Instagram, and my yoga-inspired eguides and programmes.
Check out everything Hannah is up to
NEW BOOK
Website
Strength through Yoga
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Should you "engage the core," "pull the belly in," grip the core," "pull the belly to the spine," "knit the ribs in?" We here these cues thrown about in the fitness world, but perhaps, those cues aren't doing us as much good as we once thought. Physical therapist, Finola, uses her 10 years of clinical experience to debunk and reveal the truths around the core, and how to properly utilize the core and pressure system to support demand at hand. Futhermore, she addresses core related issues across different populations, the lack of research surrounding the core and how beneficial clinical experience can be, the importance of pelvic floor assessments, and how to train the brain-core connection appropriately.
0:32 - Does Finola preach “engage your core”
4:00 - Research on the core & individualization
8:06 - Finola & what she does
12:10 - The importance of clinical experience
14:12 - Connecting dots across populations
15:51 - Should we pull the belly in?
19:20 - How to activate the core properly
23:00 - Core engagement is activity dependent
24:47 - What might sucking the belly in be causing?
27:20 - Core engagement with load
31:32 - The right way to train the brain-core connection
35:40 - Finola’s biggest takeaway about the core
40:39 - Why pelvic floor assessments are important
43:44 - Finola’s biggest message
47:14 - Where can you find more about Finola
Learn More About Finola!
Working in London as a physiotherapist for 10 years, Finola has developed a unique and holistic physiotherapy practice using techniques such as psychological therapies and exercise therapy to ensure a long term recovery for her patients. She has experience working in both private practices and sports including rugby and dance. Her interest in sports physiotherapy led to her volunteering as a physiotherapist for teams at the London Paralympics in 2012. Finola’s specialist interests includes pain management, sports injuries and women’s health physiotherapy. Finola is also the co-owner of Strength Through Yoga, which specialises in online fitness guides with yoga expert Hannah Barrett.
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Let's talk pelvic floor today. Yes, Men have Pelvic floor issues to and we're here to drop tabooness around it. We touch base with pelvic health in the male population, then move onto pelvic health amongst females. After explaining the stages in female adolescent development, Clare describes labial variety, and the need for synergy around the pelvic floor. She provides her best pelvic floor tips when pregnant and deciphers the pelvic floor contraction. We dive into prolapse and incontinence, the differences between them, and her best protocol when symptoms get serious. Moreover, Clare shares her very own story with prolapse, hoping you know you're not alone! She discusses if prolapse is reversible, if sex is still viable after labor, and her final thoughts around the world of pelvic floor. Enhance your pelvic floor health with Clare Bourne!
1:47 - What does Clare do?
3:20 - Pelvic Health & the male population
5:56 - Changing the language around taboo topics
6:35 - What may men be doing that are affecting their pelvic floor health
12:56 - Men have pelvic floor issues too
15:01 - Stages in female adolescent development
19:10 - Labia Variety
21:05: - Body synergy with the pelvic floor
23:31 - Tips for pelvic floor health while pregnant
25:30 - How to do a pelvic floor contraction
29:08 - Prolapse & incontinence
35:25 - The protocol when pelvic floor symptoms get serious
37:28 - Clare’s story with prolapse
43:07 - Is prolapse reversible?
44:34 - Is sex still an option after labor?
47:19 - Clare’s final takeaways
48:43 - Learn more about Clare & her services
Learn More About Clare!
Clare is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist specialising in caring for women during and after pregnancy. She has worked in the field for over 8 years with extensive NHS experience and now runs her own private practice. She is also a mother of 2 and has therefore learnt first hand the joy but also physical challenge of pregnancy and motherhood. Through her work, she is aware of how alone women can feel during pregnancy and in the postnatal period and how they can be unsure where to get help for symptoms that are often embarrassing and difficult to talk about. She loves to support and provide rehabilitation, helping women to achieve their goals whatever their birth experience. Clare is passionate about breaking down barriers to information around pelvic health and supporting women to seek support.
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We're myth-busting and revealing truths about the function and system of the core in this episode. Dr. Nidhi Sharma provides knowledge bombs, educating us about true core activation, how the integrated core system works, and common cues that may not be as valuable as we think they are. She discusses practical tips for mothers and pregnancy, performing abdominal exercises during Diastasis Recti, and differentiating the difference between gripping the core and tension in the core. Finally, she addresses pelvic floor prolapse, the hormonal changes that occur with age, Hernia, Vaginismus, the use of Dialators, and how your posture may be impacting your core synergy. Explore the core, dysfunction, and appropriate cueing with Dr. Nidhi Sharma.
2:08 - Nidhi & her Work
3:03 - Does knowledge help pregnancy?
3:55 - Myth busting & practical tips on core for mothers
5:44 - What does core activation look like
10:53 - Should we be cueing "chest up, core tight"
12:20 - Do situps Diastasis Recti
15:50 - Differentiating tension from gripping core
18:40 - Addressing the abdominal bulge during situps
22:15 - Key things for prolapse
27:31 - Risk factors to prolapse
29:14 - Hormonal changes with age
33:53 - Vaginismus
37:02 - Dialators
42:29 - Does posture matter
45:15 - Nidhi's practice in New York
Learn More About Nidhi!
Dr Nidhi Sharma , DPT, OCS,WCS is a pelvic floor physical therapist and double board Certified in the fields of Womens Health and Orthopedics. She has more than a decade of clinical experience in helping women with pelvic health issues. Her passion is to empower women to understand their body, advocate for themselves and live healthier lives. She is also a new mom and has recently gone through the struggles of postpartum recovery
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Welcome to the Love @ First Science Podcast. This season, we're unpacking the core! Tune in to learn all about the core in the worlds of mothers and fitness. Look forward to interviews with
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
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Clare Bourne
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Finola Burrell
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Amy Carmody
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Hannah Barrett
Let's talk with Julie about breathing and how interconnected it is with the Core. It's time we understand the integrity of the functional core, its anatomy, its physiology, and how its appropriate activation transfers into movement. Julie touches base with the fundamentals of the true core and how lack of synergy manifests in paradoxical breathing. Julie rediscovers the science behind core, how to breathe during exercise, and how we cue breathing and the core appropriately to support athletes. She explores the pelvic floor, and what you can do to rehab your leaks! Learn more about your core, put simply and clearly! We need this paradigm shift.
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1:55 - Evolving understanding of core
5:21 - Paradoxical breathing
10:56 - Do athletes need their core gripped
15:00 - Is valsava necessary?
23:57 - An integrated system
26:21 - Group fitness. exercise is a dug that needs a dose
28:48- - Foundations to better core synergy
31:09 - Cueing a squat
40:53 - Appropriate gripping
44:20 - Blow before you go for partum?
51:16 - Individualization
55:48 - Julie courses
59:50 - Clinical reasoning
60:04 - Find out more about Julie Wiebe
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Learn More About Julie!
Julie Wiebe, PT, DPT has over twenty-five years of clinical experience in Sports Medicine and Pelvic Health, specializing in pelvic/abdominal, pregnancy and postpartum health for fit and athletic females. Her passion is to return women to fitness and sport after injury and pregnancy and equip pros to do the same. She has pioneered an integrative approach to promote women’s health in and through fitness. Her innovative concepts and strategies have been successfully incorporated by rehab practitioners and fitness professionals into a variety of populations (ortho/sports medicine, pelvic health, neurology, and pediatrics). A published author, Julie is a sought after speaker to provide continuing education and lectures internationally at clinics, academic institutions, conferences and professional organizations. She provides direct care to female athletes through telehealth and her clinical practice in Los Angeles, California. Julie joined the faculty at University of Michigan-Flint in the Spring of 2021 as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics and loves every minute of it!
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Podcast: https://www.juliewiebept.com/
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Join Richie (@thebreathguy) and I as we explore breath, trauma, emotions, and healing! Richie shares is story, inspired by Wim Hof and how he found his path in breathwork as a by-product of his relaptionship with his father. Highlighting the importance of reflexive control over breathing, Richie speaks into the power of conscious hyperventilation and its profound adaptation effects on the body. He describes breath to be an access point to all attributes of well-being and how he uses it for trauma healing. Analagous to swiss army knife, Richie talks into how you can make the shift into the right direction and why that's important! Lets dive a little deeper with intention!
0.50 - Richie’s Story & Wim Hof
8:20 - Conscious Hyperventilation
14:25 - Trauma healing with breath work
20:05 - Breath is a swiss army knife
23:12 - Group setting
27:11 - How to start on your own
31:41 - Power shift
32:49 - Breathing to make right shift in right direction
36:21 - Richie's advice
43:11 - Where you can find Richie
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Learn More About Richie!
Richie, or “The Breath Guy”, is a leading figure and evangelist for Breathwork, the next revolution in health and wellness. He is a Breathwork coach, author and speaker and it is his mission to spread the life changing possibilities of Breathwork to the world.
Having worn many hats, from a corporate management consultant to digital entrepreneur, Breathwork came into Richie’s life almost by accident when his father was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). When researching ways to help his father, he came discovered the Wim Hof Method, a self healing technique involving breathing techniques and cold exposure. After experiencing the incredible effects of this method in a week long training in Poland, he became obsessed with discovering what was possible just by breathing.
This free medicine is available to everyone and it's Richie mission to remind the world how to breathe with purpose.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreathguy
Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/richie-bostock-breath-guy-how-to-heal-yourself-by-breathing/
Website: https://www.thebreathguy.com/
Book: https://www.thebreathguy.com/book
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Matthew and I take a deep dive into the Vocal Chords, an area of the body we place little to no attention to. We get into the nitty gritties of the Vocal Chord anatomy and physiology, unveiling the truths, misconceptions, and tips for Vocal Chord pathologies, especially as a result of constriction. Matthew shares his favorite strategies to notice and relax the vocal chord habitual constriction, the deeply intertwined connection between our emotions and the vocal chords, how the vocal chords affect our general well-being, and finally leaves you with his biggest takeaway message. Tune in to sing your hearts content, but efficiently, with Matthew!
0:45 - Mats background.
2:37 - Vocal chord function
5:43 - Pathology with vocal chords
11:50 - Why constriction is bad
16:33 - Effect of nodules from constrictions
19:02 - Strategies to relax vocal chord
29:39 - Differences between sounds
33:11 - Emotions & vocal chords
35:40 - An integrated system
39:18 - Biggest takeaway message
41:40 - More with mat
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More About Matthew Shaw:
Matthew Shaw has worked on West End Shows such as, Billy Elliot, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Evita, Buddy Holly and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. He has also been the vocal coach to top pop artists such as Rita Ora, Pixie Lott, The Saturdays, The Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Billy Ocean. His ability to get the most out of people's vocal talents have seen him support artists on TV shows like, The Voice. All in all, Matthew is an extremely knowledgable, down to earth person who can get anyone to hit that note.
Learn More With Matthew!
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Join Patrick McKweon, peak performance trainer, scientist, therapist, and author, and I as we dive into the fundamental concepts of how to breathe correctly, and why we should be breathing in a certain way These concepts are highly mis-understood in the general population and world of fitness. We touch on how nasal breathing relates to topics of sleep apnea, chronic exhaustion, anxiety, recovery, blood circulation, cognitive excellence, and the female menstrual cycle. Through these topics, Patrick provides the biochemical rationale behind training air hunger, CO2 tolerance, and vagus stimulation, providing strategies to help enhance oxygen utilization. We touch base on the core biomechanics and how nasal breathing relates to core synergy. Patrick dives into asthma and other inflammatory conditions, and how nasal breathing has profound anti-inflammatory effects in the body, Furthermore, Patrick describes breathing through exercise and its profound benefits. Through the body's ability to adapt, Patrick addresses how to breath train as a means of improving functional breathing patterns, or as a means providing acute stress. Finally, Patrick unveils the importance of nitric oxide, especially int he content of immune function, and the mouth breathing epidemic amongst children. Tune in to listen to Patrick talk into advancing your oxygen utilization.
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More About Patrick McKweon:
World- renowned author and breathing practitioner, Patrick McKeown, suffered from asthma and relied on an array of medicines and inhalers until he discovered the Buteyko Method at the age of 26, experiencing immediate relief from his symptoms. By applying the principals of the Buteyko Method, Patrick remains asthma-free since then, a feat that over 20 years of medication had failed to accomplish.
Among the eight books Patrick has written, two have consistently remained in the top ten best sellers on Amazon.com: ‘Close Your Mouth’ and ‘Asthma Free Naturally’. His latest book ‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ is based on 4 years of scientific research and tailors breathing exercises for anyone seeking to improve their fitness and sports performance.
Patrick is a contributor to the Royal Society of Biology in the UK, trains NFL, Soccer and GAA players in The Oxygen Advantage® Program, and delivers workshops and speaks at conferences worldwide.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oxygenadvantage
‘The Oxygen Advantage®’: https://oxygenadvantage.com/the-breathing-cure/
‘The Oxygen Advantage®’ Website: https://oxygenadvantage.com/
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James Nestor and I talk all about how breathing relates to anatomy and physiology. As an automatic and unconscious practice, we never really take the time to understand breathing and appreciate it, yet it is one of the most vital contributors to the efficacy of all the systems in our body and how well they work together. Fundementally, James Nestor talks into addressing the root cause, which in many cases is the breath, when approaching pathologies within the body. James Nestor briefly explains the mechanics of nasal breathing, its physiological effects, and the mis-directed conceptions around mouth breathing and performance!
We dive into over-breathing and the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance, the humility when having to decrease intensity to accomodate nasal breathing, and the evolutionary consequences of mouth breathing. Moreover, we discuss the root cause of snoring, Oropharyngeal exercises, the technique of mouth sleeping, mouth dryness, diseases from acidity in the mouth, and sobering up when hyperventilating. Using the fundamental concept of our brains trying to keep us alive, James hones in on adaptation and dives into deviated septums, jaw and palate development, teeth development nasal surgeries, allergies, and the close links between ADHD and sleep disorders. We hope to shift common binary perspectives around breathing into a more systemic perspective on the integrity within the body. Look better, breathe better, develop better by nasal breathing.
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James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Scientific American, Outside, The New York Times, and more. His latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was released May 26, 2020 by Riverhead/Penguin Random House and was an instant New York Times and London Sunday Times bestseller. Breath explores how the human species has lost the ability to breathe properly--and how to get it back. Breath spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list in its first 11 months of release, and will be translated into more than 30 languages in 2021. Breath was awarded the Best General Nonfiction Book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Nestor has spoken at Stanford Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, the United Nations, Global Classroom, and appeared on more than 60 radio and television shows, including Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the Joe Rogan Show, and more. He lives and breathes in San Francisco.
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