How Creatine Reduces the Risk of Depression | Dr. Tommy Wood

 

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How can we optimize our health and take our cognitive performance to the next level?

In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood dives further into the importance of diet, nutrition, and mindset in the physiology of the brain.

With a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo, Tommy Wood has published dozens of scientific papers and lectured all over the world about brain health, metabolism, physical activity, and human performance.

Additionally, he has spent more than a decade working as a performance consultant to professional athletes in multiple sports including several Olympians and world champions.

In this episode, he talks through the importance of nutrient supplementation, its role in cognitive development as well as the required mindset for skill building.

Uncover the secret to hacking your brain, the science behind why supplementation works and how anyone can grow new skills and change for the better at any age.

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00:00 A Life-Changing Event

00:18 Understanding Stress and Mindfulness

00:31 Introducing Ellen Langer

01:10 The Power of Perspective

02:22 The Concept of Mindfulness

06:34 Mindfulness vs. Meditation

07:33 The Impact of Mindfulness on Health

17:39 Mind-Body Unity

21:05 The Counterclockwise Study

23:07 The Chambermaid Study

36:53 Finding Fun in Weight Loss

37:43 Mindfulness and Stress Management

38:09 Reframing Stressful Situations

40:10 Personal Story: Coping with Loss

43:00 Decision Making and Uncertainty

54:22 Mindful Eating and Self-Compassion

01:12:34 Embracing Change and Uncertainty

01:18:48 Final Thoughts on Mindfulness

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