The Brain Podcast

If you think you have to be training for a marathon or working out for hours each day just to be fit and have a better brain, that’s just not true. Our guest Geoff Girvitz is the host of the Dad Strength Podcast and an expert in health and behaviour change. He runs weekly online […]

Do herbs and supplements like melatonin, magnesium, lavender, and chamomile tea work for sleep? Learn about 7 things to help you get more sleep. (00:00) – Intro (00:57) – Difference between Herbs and Supplements (03:09) – 7 things to help you get more sleep (06:22) – How to measure your Melatonin? (09:11) – Benefits of […]

Everyone has trouble sleeping once and a while. Maybe you had too much caffeine, or you’ve got a huge project due. But if you’re struggling with more than a few sleepless nights or more than a few sleepless hours each night, this episode is for you. We’ll discuss what chronic insomnia is and how Cognitive […]

Does everything in your life seem more important than getting a good night’s sleep? Are you one of those people who say: I’ll sleep when I die? In this episode, we’ll discuss how to prioritize sleep, sleep quality and quantity, and other simple sleep solutions to get a better night’s sleep. 00:00 – How to […]

If we think back to our hunter-gatherer ancestors, why would nature design our bodies in a way where we spend (or are supposed to spend!) about one-third of our lives in a state where we are vulnerable to predators? Obviously, there are very good reasons for this. Do you sleep through the night? Do you […]

Improving brain health can feel overwhelming. Dr. Shabnam Das Kar and Andrea Spyros make it easier by sharing the five core strategies to start with: Sleep, eat, move, mind-body, and therapeutic supplementation. By choosing the area you want to focus on first, you can start right away and gain success momentum. (00:00) – How to […]