Louisa Nicola: How To Strengthen Our Mind-Body Connection And What Loneliness Can Do To The Brain

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In this episode of The Align Podcast, Louisa Nicola and I go deep into how we can enhance our cognitive function, our life longevity and the overall regulation of our nervous system. We discuss how important the mind-body connection is and how this can be strengthened through movement and other practices. We then tap into loneliness, how it plays a vital role in our emotional health and whether it could be the primary factor contributing to human happiness. Louisa also discusses the dangers of alcohol addiction, the concept of dopamine fasting and the benefits of journaling.

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, lab 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 with a major in neurophysiology 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

9:04 - Emotional Trauma and the Mind-Body Connection

13:27 - The Bullsh*t Journal: Importance in Knowing Yourself to Perform Better

16:00 - Louisa Nicola’s “No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For The Brain.”

19:11 - What does loneliness do to the brain?

40:44 - The Homunculus

48:05 - Dopamine Fasting

50:02 - Neuro Athletics by Louisa Nicola

59:05 - If you do something wrong repeatedly, you’re going to get used to that.

1:11:40 - You get a greater ability to learn when there’s more emotion involved

1:20:03 - The Epidemic of Myopia

Learn more about Louisa Nicola:

Website: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/