Brain Fit with Robert Love

• The Science of Decisions with Dr. Robert Sapolsky

  If you think you understand why people do what they do, you’re probably wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a legendary neuroscientist, primatologist, and bestselling author. We explore one of the most controversial questions in science: Do we truly possess free will? Dr. Sapolsky breaks down decades of research on the brain, stress, and behavior to reveal how much of who we are is determined by biology and environment.We discuss why humans evolved to lie, what makes aggression unique to our species, and why the hippocampus, the brain’s memory center, is a key hub for stress and aging. Dr. Sapolsky also explains how neurogenesis (the birth of new brain cells) actually happens, and why lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, and diet directly affect it.You’ll hear his take on why judgment and blame make little sense once you understand the brain, and how embracing this truth can make us more empathetic and less punitive as a society. This is a profound, mind-expanding conversation that redefines what it means to be human and how understanding our biology can make us better individuals.Podcast Sponsors:-Brain Power Clinics: www.BrainPowerClinics.com - https://brainpowerclinics.com/-Roar Lion's Mane: https://roarlionsmane.net/“You've got to be really careful before you judge someone especially harshly, because you almost certainly don't know how they wound up being the person they are.” ~ Dr. Robert SapolskyIn this Episode:- The story of human aggression- Understanding what happens in the brain during stress - Do we really have free will?- Why compassion matters more than judgment- The hippocampus, stress, and memory- Neurogenesis: how we grow new brain cells- The pioneers of brain science who were ignored- Brain injury, behavior, and criminal justice reform- How to raise healthy, resilient childrenResource-Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will by Dr. Robert Sapolsky - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525560971Connect with Dr. Robert Sapolsky:🌐Website - https://profiles.stanford.edu/robert-sapolsky📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robert.sapolsky/Connect with Robert Love:🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLoveDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical treatment or care...

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• Influencing Your Genes with Dr. Melissa Ilardo

  Can ancient divers and evolutionary biology reveal the secret to aging strong and staying sharp for life? In this fascinating episode, I interview evolutionary biologist Dr. Melissa Ilardo to explore what we can learn from one of the world’s most extraordinary populations–Korea’s Haenyeo (female divers), many in their 70s and 80s, who dive daily in freezing ocean water without oxygen tanks.Dr. Ilardo explains how these women maintain exceptional cardiovascular and brain health into late age, thanks to lifelong breath-hold diving, cold exposure, and constant physical activity. The conversation explores how voluntary discomfort, such as cold exposure, helps build resilience and strengthen the nervous system.Dr. Ilardo also dives into the grandmother hypothesis, the idea that the presence of healthy, active grandmothers helps extend human lifespan by improving survival and success in subsequent generations. She highlights how social connection, purpose, and environmental stressors shape gene expression and promote healthy aging.Tune in and be inspired by practical longevity lessons rooted in human evolution to keep the brain and body young.Podcast Sponsors:-NeuroPlus Brain and Focus Formula -https://drlovelionsmane.com/neuro-plus-official-Dr. Love's Magnesium - Magnesleep: https://mybodysolved.com/cmd/?ad=187&from=podcast-Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey - https://dangercoffee.com/ - Promo Code: LOVE10 -Brain Power Clinics: www.BrainPowerClinics.com - https://brainpowerclinics.com/“Women who live a long time can drive the evolution of their population towards a longer lifespan.” ~ Dr. Melissa IlardoIn this Episode:- Introduction to Dr. Melissa Ilardo & her research on longevity- The Haenyeo divers: women in their 70s and 80s diving daily- Genetic adaptations in diving populations- Breath-holding & its effects on the brain and cardiovascular system- Cold exposure & resilience: how environmental stress builds longevity- The Grandmother Hypothesis- Practical takeaways for living longer and sharperConnect with Dr. Melissa Ilardo:📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/superhumanscilab/Connect with Robert Love:🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLoveDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician or a...

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• Sugar, Alzheimer's, and Type 3 Diabetes with Mike Collins, aka Sugar Free Man

  Is sugar quietly hijacking your brain chemistry and your memory? Mike Collins, aka the original “Sugar-Free Man” and founder of SugarAddiction.com, explains how fructose and refined sugar drive fatty liver, dopamine dysregulation, mood swings, and type 3 diabetes risk, then outlines a practical 90-day reset. We cover leaky gut, caffeine–sugar wiring, fruit traps, and how to swap substance-based dopamine for effort-based habits. You’ll learn why cutting sugar can restore your energy, sharpen your memory, and even stabilize your emotions. If you’ve ever struggled to quit sugar or wondered why it feels impossible, this conversation will give you the science and the hope you need. Tune in and discover how to take back control of your brain and your health.Podcast Sponsors:-Roar Lion's Mane: https://roarlionsmane.net/-Dr. Love's Magnesium - Magnesleep: https://mybodysolved.com/cmd/?ad=187&from=podcast-Brain Power Clinics: www.BrainPowerClinics.com - https://brainpowerclinics.com/“The #1 thing people report after quitting sugar is that their brain came back online.” ~ Mike CollinsIn this Episode:- Introduction to Mike Collins (the original “Sugar-Free Man”)- Fructose as a psychoactive; dopamine downregulation- What improves when you quit sugar?- Fatty liver in kids & adults; why HFCS is a problem- Engineered sweetness, fruit traps, and foods to avoid- Breaking free from sugar addiction- Caffeine + sugar: “wired together, fired together”Resources:-The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide by Mike Collins - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNSBVX4Connect with Dr. Mike Collins:🌐Website - https://sugaraddiction.com/ and https://sugarfreeman.com/Connect with Robert Love:🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLoveDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical treatment or care plan.

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• Reversing Skin Aging with Dr. Mark J. Tager

  Do you want to have smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin? Anti-aging isn’t a product–it’s a system. Anti-aging and skin-health expert Dr. Mark J. Tager, author of Feed Your Skin Right, joins me to unpack the gut-skin-brain axis: glycation, omega ratios, vitamin D, and fish oil for barrier integrity, collagen remodeling, and vagus nerve routines for stress and sleep.Dr. Tager breaks down what to eat, apply, and do to strengthen your skin barrier, reduce inflammation, and boost collagen. If you’re navigating perimenopause/menopause, he also explains estradiol’s role in nitric oxide and brain/skin blood flow, plus supportive nutraceuticals and habits.If you’re serious about improving your skin, brain, and overall health, consider testing your vitamin D and omega-3 levels and adjusting your diet accordingly. Take charge of your health and see the difference!Podcast Sponsors:-Brain Power Clinics: www.BrainPowerClinics.com - https://brainpowerclinics.com/-Micro Ingredients Blueberry Powder - https://tinyurl.com/54ph6kxz - Use Promo Code: Robert Love to save 10%-AirDoctor - www.AirDoctorPro.com/Love - https://airdoctorpro.com/love“So often, good health is balance, and we want to begin to restore this balance. I don't want to vilify any particular food–be it canola oil, safflower oil, or corn oil–but I do want to have the balance reestablished.” ~ Dr. Mark J. TagerIn this Episode:- Introduction to Dr. Mark J. Tager and today's topic- Sugar, glycation & collagen breakdown- Oils, omega balance & anti-inflammatory eating- The benefits of vagus nerve stimulation- Nutraceuticals that are good for the skin- Digestion: enzymes, leaky gut, gluten sensitivity, fiber- Hormones, perimenopause & nitric oxide- Cold plunge and what it does to the body- Building a sleep ritual (Dr. Tager’s routine)- Procedures: microneedling + RF, lasers, red/blue lightResources:-Book: Feed Your Skin Right by Dr. Mark J. Tager - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0971625042Connect with Dr. Mark J. Tager:🌐Website - https://www.drtager.com/Connect with Robert Love:🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane▶️YouTube -

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• Hypnosis and the Brain with Dr. David Spiegel

  Did you know that your brain has the hidden potential to improve sleep, reduce pain, and enhance focus without drugs or gimmicks? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Spiegel, a professor at Stanford University, to explore the groundbreaking science of hypnosis. Learn how hypnosis can enhance your ability to improve sleep, manage pain, and increase relaxation. Plus, discover the fascinating link between hypnosis and improving memory, focus, and emotional well-being.Dr. Spiegel, who has mapped brain activity under hypnosis, explains how hypnosis can help regulate the mind-body connection, reduce stress, and even improve chronic pain management. He also shares insights from his work in oncology and the psychosocial benefits of support groups for cancer patients. Don’t miss Dr. Spiegel’s tips for using self-hypnosis in your daily life, including the powerful Reveri app, which offers a simple, effective way to practice hypnosis and improve your mental and physical health.If you loved today’s conversation with Dr. Spiegel and want to experience the benefits of self-hypnosis, the code LOVE20 gets you 20% off Reveri’s yearly + lifetime plans. Click here to learn more: http://reverihealth.app.link/e/drLovePodcast Sponsors:-Roar Lion's Mane: https://roarlionsmane.net/-Dr. Love's Magnesium - Magnesleep: https://mybodysolved.com/cmd/?ad=187&from=podcast-Micro Ingredients MCT Oil - https://shorturl.at/NwyTi - Use Promo Code: Robert Love to save 10%-Brain Power Clinics: www.BrainPowerClinics.com - https://brainpowerclinics.com/“Hypnosis allows you to try out being different. So when you're anxious, when you're having trouble going to sleep, when you're suffering with pain, when you have a phobia, it's a real advantage to try out being different—to not approach the same problem with the same mixture of fear and avoidance that usually makes matters worse rather than better.” ~ Dr. David SpiegelIn this Episode:- Common misconceptions about hypnotism- The neuroscience behind hypnosis: how it impacts brain regions- Alcohol and its impact on the brain- Hypnosis vs. meditation: what’s the difference for brain function?- Using hypnosis for sleep improvement with the Reveri app- Hypnosis for managing pain and stress- Hypnosis for addiction, smoking cessation, and eating habits- The effects of hypnosis in cancer recovery and patient supportResources:-When Cancer Visits by Dr. Manuela M. Kogon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW7HH3J9Connect with Dr. David Spiegel:🌐Website - https://www.reveri.com/Connect with Robert Love:🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/📷 Instagram -

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