Supercharging the Brain and Body with Peak Performance Habits · Louisa Nicola

EP 256 | Supercharging the Brain and Body with Peak Performance Habits | Louisa Nicola

After an accident ended her career as a professional athlete, Louisa Nicola became a Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, in order to understand and share what improves and degrades the brain’s short term performance and long term viability. Adopting certain habits, diets and supplementing with technology can give us traders the edge needed for peak performance and overall mental well-being.

Bio:
Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a consulting firm that boasts the best athletes in the world. By using science driven data from EEG scans, labs tests and cognitive assessments, Louisa has a first class ticket inside the brain of elite NBA and MLB stars. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney medical school and is currently completing her doctorate studying the effects of resistance exercise on the brain.

Louisa serves on the board of Momentous, Tonal, and Klora.

Topics & Timestamps:

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0:00 Background
4:44 What she looks for in an EEG test
8:39 Are sacrifices in health needed to be successful?
11:09 Preparing for sleep from the moment you wake up
14:09 Need for sunlight and using a light box as a substitute
17:15 Sleep hygiene
22:00 Too much sleep possible?
25:18 Sleep aids—CBD, Blue light blocking glasses, PEMF
28:03 When should we finish eating?
30:08 The brain loves habits
33:55 How does exercise impact the brain
38:12 Best types of exercise for those time constrained
39:15 Heart rate variability and its importance
40:25 Frequency and amount of exercise
42:33 Types of Diet and its effects
44:08 Important supplements to take
48:06 Vegetables oils are the new smoking?
50:20 How heat impacts oil
52:23 Sugar can impact inflammation
53:30 Benefits of using Continuous Glucose Monitors
54:55 Importance of blood testing before choosing diets
56:30 What is Louisa most of her time studying?
58:20 How to reach Louisa

Links & Resources:
- Neuro Athletics - Elevate Your Performance
- https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/
- https://apple.co/3H02jPa
- https://neuroathletics.substack.com/subscribe
- https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/

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https://chatwithtraders.com/256

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