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The Empowering Neurologist PodcastWhy Your Brain Feels Broken: The Metabolic Truth Behind Burnout and Depression with Dr. Robin Berzin | E217🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - Go to https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free). 3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutter’s groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how to protect your brain and future health - reserve your copy today at https://www.braindefenders.com.====What if your a...
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The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Laws of Thought: What AI Reveals About the Human Brain with Tom Griffiths, PhD | E216🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱====Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - Go to https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free). 3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutter’s groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how to protect your brain and fu...
2026-06-0257 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastIs Psychiatry Looking in the Wrong Place? A Radical Rethink of Brain Health with Dr. Daniel Amen | E215🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====...
2026-05-1251 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastRewiring Connection: How Friendship Shapes the Brain and Heals the Mind with Barnet Bain | E214🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutt...
2026-04-281h 06The Empowering Neurologist PodcastYou’ve Been Pooping All Wrong (And It’s Affecting Your Brain) with Dr. Trischa Pasricha | E213🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutt...
2026-04-141h 06The Empowering Neurologist PodcastPsychedelic Therapy and Trauma A New Frontier in Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer | E212🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).3x4 Genetics - https://3x4genetics.com/DrPerlmutterfor a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutt...
2026-03-311h 06The Empowering Neurologist PodcastCarbs For Exercise? Let’s Challenge This Idea with Dr. Andrew Koutnik | E211🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Fresh Pressed Olive Oil - https://www.getfresh389.com For a complimentary bottle of one of the greatest olive oils I've ever discovered.3x4 Genetics - http://3x4genetics.com...
2026-03-171h 24The Empowering Neurologist PodcastWhy Exercise May Be More Powerful Than Any Alzheimer’s Drug with Dr. Majid Fotuhi | E210🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Fresh Pressed Olive Oil - https://www.getfresh389.com For a complimentary bottle of one of the greatest olive oils I've ever discovered.3x4 Genetics - http://3x4genetics.com...
2026-03-0358 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastToxins Rewrite Your Genes (And Trigger Brain Disease) with Dr. Sarah Marzi | E209🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Fresh Pressed Olive Oil - https://www.getfresh389.com For a complimentary bottle of one of the greatest olive oils I've ever discovered.3x4 Genetics - http://3x4genetics.com...
2026-02-171h 12The Empowering Neurologist PodcastOptimizing Fertility: What Actually Moves the Needle with Rachel Swanson | E208🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Fresh Pressed Olive Oil - https://www.getfresh389.com For a complimentary bottle of one of the greatest olive oils I've ever discovered.3x4 Genetics - http://3x4genetics.com...
2026-02-031h 02The Empowering Neurologist PodcastUnlocking Immortality? Exploring The Bold New World of Gene Therapy with Elizabeth Parrish | E207🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Fresh Pressed Olive Oil - https://www.getfresh389.com For a complimentary bottle of one of the greatest olive oils I've ever discovered.3x4 Genetics - http://3x4genetics.com...
2026-01-201h 05The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Power of GLP-1 Agonists: Personalized Medicine for Weight Management - with Ashley Koff, RD | E206🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com Use code perlmutter26 to save $200 & get free shipping on EVY (90 days risk-free). Fresh Pressed Olive Oil - https://www.getfresh389.com For a complimentary bottle of one of the greatest olive oils I've ever discovered.====Dr. Perlmutter’s groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how t...
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Get the STUCK OutHow to Prevent Dementia & Keep Your Brain Sharp: Episode 256 Daily Habits to Help Prevent Dementia & Keep Your Brain Sharp | Dr. Austin Perlmutter  Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are on the rise — but science shows your daily habits can significantly lower your risk. In this video, physician and brain health expert Dr. Austin Perlmutter shares 6 science-backed strategies to help prevent dementia, protect memory, and keep your brain sharp at any age. These habits address the most important lifestyle factors for brain health: movement, sleep, social connection, diet, stress, and clean air. You'll learn why they matter, the research behind them, and how to make them part of your dai...
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Coping with GhostingThe Women’s Guide to Loneliness, Being Single & Learning to Trust Again“Loneliness doesn’t come from being single; it comes from believing the lies that you’re not enough on your own.” - Fanny Tristan  In this episode, host Gretta speaks with women’s empowerment coach and licensed trauma therapist Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R, for a powerful conversation about healing from loneliness, trust issues, and the pressure to be in a relationship. This conversation offers guidance and hope for women and everyone else alike. Together, Fanny and Gretta explore:How to push back against societal pressure to be coupledPractical strategies for self-soothing and moving forward when feeling lonelyWays t...
2025-06-1531 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastUnseen Toxins: What’s Harming Us in Air, Water, and Everyday Products - with Dr. Aly Cohen | EP202🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱In our modern world, we are surrounded by a staggering number of invisible threats. These chemicals and pollutants can silently undermine our immune systems, increase our risk for chronic illness, and sabotage our health at the cellular level. That’s why I’m especially excited to welcome Dr. Aly Cohen to this episode of The Empowering Neurologist. This conversation is not only eye-opening, it’s empowering and filled with practical, actionable steps that each of us can tak...
2025-06-091h 06Coping with GhostingGhosting and Mental Health for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: A Conversation with Rahim ThawerIn this episode of Coping with Ghosting, host Gretta Perlmutter is joined by Rahim Thawer, MSW, RSW, a racialized, queer social worker and author of The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: Skills to Cope and Thrive as Your Authentic Self. Together, they explore the emotional toll of ghosting specifically on gay, bi, trans, or queer guys, and how internalized shame, dating app culture, and communication gaps uniquely affect this community. Rahim offers insights from his new book, shedding light on how queer guys can navigate rejection, heal from ghosting, and reframe their experience. This candid...
2025-06-0141 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastScience of Ketosis: Regain Your Metabolic Health & Age Backwards - with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino | EP 201🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱The ketogenic diet has become a household term, often associated with rapid weight loss and an effective means of shedding stubborn fat. However, as my guest on this episode of The Empowering Neurologist, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, will explain, there is so much more to the ketogenic lifestyle than simply dropping a few pounds. We’re diving deep into the science of metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and how our lifestyle choices impact long-term health, particularly bra...
2025-05-1954 minCoping with GhostingGhosting and Trauma Bonds: What’s Really Going On and How to HealHave you or somebody you care about ever been in a toxic relationship? If so, it's possible that it was a trauma bond. Knowledge is power, and understanding and recognizing the signs of this type of relationship can be life-changing. In this show, host Gretta interviews Jordanne Sculler, LMHC, about trauma bonds and ghosting. Jordanne is a licensed therapist and mental health expert in New York City, and is dedicated to helping individuals and couples unlock their potential for growth, self-awareness, and authentic connection. Tune in to Discover:• The Trauma Bond Stages: love bom...
2025-05-1820 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Fasting Mimicking Diet - A Powerful Tool for Treating Cancer - with Valter Longo | EP 200🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Cancer remains a formidable global challenge, with nearly one in six deaths worldwide attributed to the disease. Over 60% of patients undergoing conventional treatments experience severe side effects, highlighting the need for complementary therapies that enhance efficacy and reduce harm.Dr. Valter Longo, a leading figure in aging and nutritional science, has introduced a groundbreaking approach known as the fasting mimicking diet (FMD). Through years of research, Dr. Longo has shown that cycles of controlle...
2025-05-0559 minCoping with GhostingHealing from Narcissism: Strategies to Overcome Ghosting and Toxic RelationshipsIf you’ve been gaslit, manipulated, betrayed, ghosted, or are feeling emotionally distressed in a relationship, this episode is for you. Therapist Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD—who brings over 30 years of clinical experience—joins host Gretta to explore narcissistic and other toxic relationship dynamics. Together, they offer tools to help you set boundaries, release emotional pain, reclaim your strength, and start your healing journey.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Tell the difference between overt and covert narcissistsSpot trauma bonds and manipulation tacticsUnderstand why someone would ghost you without blocking youOutsmart a narcissist without...
2025-05-0436 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Gut-Brain Paradox: Secrets To Restoring Health - with Steven Gundry | EP 199🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Welcome back to The Empowering Neurologist! In this episode we have a truly fascinating conversation lined up with none other than Dr. Steven Gundry, a world-renowned heart surgeon-turned-functional medicine expert, whose work has transformed the way we understand diet, disease, and longevity.Dr. Gundry is no stranger to challenging conventional medical wisdom. In his latest book, The Gut-Brain Paradox: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome (HarperCollins; April 15, 2025), he flips the...
2025-04-211h 06Coping with GhostingFrom Confusion to Confidence: A Conversation with Giovanna SilvestreWhat if confusion is a virtue? In this episode, Host Gretta interviews Giovanna Silvestre—creator of Confused Girl in the City and author of the new book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. Together, they explore how the uncertainty that follows ghosting and betrayal can become a springboard for positive transformation. Giovanna offers a refreshing, hopeful perspective for anyone who’s been ghosted and left questioning their worth.Tune in to discover: ✨ How to reclaim your voice after being ghosted ✨ Practical strategies to rebuild self-love after betrayal ✨ How to cultiva...
2025-04-2047 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Science of Longevity: Separating Myths from Breakthroughs - with Dr. Darshan Shah | EP 198🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱We hear so much these days about various “biohacking” techniques that are purported to be helpful for us in terms of improving our health and even extending our lifespan. But I think it's really important that we unpack some of these ideas and get a good understanding as to what they involve and what we can expect if we were to engage them. We're going to explore a variety of hot topics like exosome therapy...
2025-04-0755 minCoping with GhostingGhosting, Attachment Styles & The Path to Secure Love With Julie MenannoShould you get back together with the person who ghosted you? How can you build a secure relationship after being ghosted? Whether you're dating or single, Julie Menanno, MA, LMFT, LCPC, has answers. Julie is a therapist, author, and creator of The Secure Relationship, a community dedicated to helping people build secure, loving relationships. In this show, she offers powerful insights on building secure relationships after experiencing the pain of ghosting. Discover:• The four attachment styles: anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure• Essential inner work for preparing for healthy relationships after being ghosted• Managing triggers after b...
2025-04-0651 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastHow to Make Your Brain Ageless: Prevent Cognitive Decline & Supercharge Your Mind - with Dale Bredesen | EP 197🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.comThe idea that we can live however we want and then rely on a magic treatment for cognitive issues is unrealistic and dangerous. The reality is that our daily choices profoundly impact our brain’s future, and once cognitive decline begins, there is no clear-cut pharmaceutical solution.I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Dale Bredesen, whose book The Ageless Brain is an incredible resource for protecting brain h...
2025-03-241h 09The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Stress Paradox: How to Harness Pressure for a Stronger, Healthier Life - with Sharon Bergquist | EP 196🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Yes, we need stress in our lives! Staying in our comfort zone may be doing us more harm than good. That’s probably surprising to hear from me having spoken about the importance of reducing stress over the years. But, nonetheless, a level of stress that is not overly damaging, and that may actually have positive benefits. Today we are going to learn much more about that will be looking at th...
2025-03-101h 00The Empowering Neurologist PodcastYes, Stress Can Be Good: The Health Benefits of Doing Hard Things - with Jeff Krasno | EP 195🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱We all want to live a stress-free life. But as it turns out, this may not necessarily be in our best interest having a low level of stress of various types turns out to be good for our physiology and can even help us recover from illness. When stress is implemented in this way, it is termed, other words, the upside of low-grade stress. That stress can be exercise, immersion ourselves in cold or hot temperatures, time restric...
2025-02-241h 20Coping with GhostingNavigating Depression After Being Ghosted: What You Need to Know with Jeremy GodwinHas being ghosted left you feeling disconnected or not quite yourself? If you're wondering whether you're experiencing depression or just going through a tough time, this episode will help you understand your emotions and find a path forward. Jeremy Godwin, host of the popular "Let's Talk Mental Health Podcast," writer and coach/counsellor from Australia, joins Gretta to explore the nuances of grief associated with being ghosted, ways to recognize signs of depression, and practical steps to seek help and foster healing. Listen to discover:• Jeremy's personal experiences with being ghosted and mental health• How to reco...
2025-02-2331 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastIs Lifting Weights the Best Dementia Prevention? Muscle’s Impact on Brain Health - with Dr. Austin Perlmutter | EP 194🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱We all know that exercise is good for the body and specifically, very good for the brain. In fact, exercise is the most important inroad to better brain health, better brain function, protecting the brain against decline, and even with respect to mood issues like depression.But it's reasonable to ask how in fact does this work? How is it that exercising muscles does good things for the brain?
2025-02-101h 07Coping with GhostingHow Attachment Styles Impact Love, Dating, and GhostingAttachment styles profoundly impact how we experience love and relationships, particularly regarding ghosting. Understanding these dynamics helps heal emotional wounds and pave the way for healthier future connections. Bev Mitelman, M.A. - Certified Attachment Practitioner & Founder of Securely Loved, shares profound insights about dating, ghosting, and attachment in this show. Tune in and learn about:• Attachment theory and its origins in childhood • Secure vs. insecure attachment styles and how they show up in dating, and which style ghosts the most• How to weed out potential ghosts in dating • Why you long for the per...
2025-02-091h 02Coping with GhostingDo Ghosters Care? Breaking Down an Academic Study on GhostingWhat happens when someone vanishes from your life without a word? In this episode, host Gretta dives into the social phenomenon of ghosting with insights from researchers Yejin Park and Nadav Klein. Together, they unpack the latest research on ghosting, specifically YeJin and Nadav's study, Ghosting: Social Rejection Without Explanation, But Not Without Care. Surprisingly, some ghosts believe that disappearing without a trace is the kinder choice. While this doesn't justify ghosting, it offers a deeper look into the psychology behind it. Join us as we explore the emotional dynamics of human behavior in relationships and challenge the way...
2025-01-2649 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastTreating Alzheimer’s with Light and Sound - with Christian Howell | EP 193🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Over the last several decades, it’s been interesting to watch the progression of ideas for treating Alzheimer’s change from focusing on brain chemistry to targeting the accumulation of proteins in the brain associated with the disease. Recently, there’s been exciting interest in studying how the brain’s electrical circuits and rhythms change in Alzheimer’s and other brain degenerative disorders.The human brain operates in rhythms, with gamma frequencies playing a critical role in cognitive functions such as memo...
2025-01-2049 minCoping with GhostingRe-release: Who Ghosts and Why? Understanding Personality Disorders and GhostingNarcissists. Sociopaths. Psychopaths. In this episode, Denise M. Dudley, Ph.D., explains specific personality disorders as they relate to ghosting behavior. Gretta and Denise also touch on other possible reasons why people ghost, and how personal issues can lead to ghosting. This episode answers the question, "How could someone ghost?"Aaaand, as a reminder, when you're ghosted, it's not your job to analyze your ghost. It's your job to take care of yourself. Knowledge is power, and this episode can help you identify unhealthy relationship dynamics.Connect With Gretta:Coaching Sessions
2025-01-1249 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastRevolutionizing Mental Health: The Rise of Metabolic Psychiatry - with Dr. Georgia Ede | EP192🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
After decades of stagnation, the field of psychiatry is undergoing a transformative shift.
For 75 years, mental health issues were largely viewed as “chemical imbalances” best treated with medications. While these medications have helped many, their efficacy is often limited, and they come with common side effects like fatigue, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction.
Enter metabolic psychiatry—a groundbreaking new approach that reimagines mental health challenges as issues rooted in brain metabolism...
2025-01-061h 05Coping with GhostingHow To Get Over the Person Who Ghosted YouHow do you move on after being ghosted by a friend, family member, coworker, lover, or somebody you just had a date with? How do you know if you're truly over the ghost? This show has all the answers and so much more. Coach Gretta is joined by Dr. Lilli Niester, a naturopathic doctor and relationship expert with over 10 years of experience studying emotional health and the science of relationships. After earning a B.S. in Neuroscience and Psychology and graduating as valedictorian with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, she helps people heal from breakups and overcome unhealthy relationship p...
2024-12-2942 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastCancer Survivor: Resilience, Hope, & the Power of Integrative Medicine to Heal - with Dr. Jill Carnahan | E191🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Tune in to The Empowering Neurologist Podcast for an Inspiring Conversation with Dr. Jill Carnahan, Author of Unexpected
I’ve just finished recording a very moving interview with Dr. Jill Carnahan—Functional Medicine expert, speaker, and author. This was an unforgettable conversation about her new book, Unexpected. Dr. Carnahan’s story is one of resilience, empathy, and transformation, and her insights have changed countless lives through her compassionate approach to health...
2024-12-2355 minCoping with Ghosting5 Signs They're Serious About Commitment in Dating and Relationships with Jonathon AslayWhat are the signs of a healthy romantic relationship? What should you look for when seeking a lasting commitment? On today's episode of CWG, Coach Gretta is joined by Jonathon Aslay, America's leading mid-life dating coach, to explore how to build a deep, trusting, and compatible relationship. Jonathon has helped people worldwide embrace self-love and create fulfilling relationships through his popular YouTube channel and Mid-Life Love Mastery mentorship program.In a world dominated by dating apps and technology, how do we form meaningful connections amidst the noise? In this engaging conversation, Jonathon offers valuable insights on ghosting...
2024-12-1649 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastHyperbaric Medicine Revolution: Long COVID Relief & PTSD Discoveries - with Dr. Amir Hadanny | EP 190🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
What makes a good brain go bad? And if we can answer that question, how do we fix it? Of all the things that we consider that are important for brain cell function, the activity of the mitochondria is primary. And, what do mitochondria need to function at their best? The answer is not a supplement. It's not other forms of nutrients, it is oxygen. And as it turns out, enhancing, the oxygen availability...
2024-12-0949 minCoping with GhostingGhosting, Gender Dynamics, and Emotional Recovery From GhostingExplore the complex world of dating and love ghosting and its ties to gender and relationships with host and coach Gretta Perlmutter and guest Aaron Karmin, author and psychotherapist. Delve into how societal norms and communication pitfalls contribute to ghosting, and understand the unique challenges different genders and identities face.Topics covered include:Why do women ghost men? Why do men ghost women? A deeper look at how gender dynamics can influence ghosting.Ghosting within the LGBTQ+ community.How past experiences of invisibility can amplify the emotional impact of being ghosted.Emotional recovery from ghosting: tools...
2024-12-0140 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Seed Oil Scandal: Exposing the Hidden Dangers in Your Diet - with Cate Shanahan, MD | EP 189🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
We are certainly all aware of the health consequences associated with consumption of ultra processed foods. And this discussion always moves to the role of the sugars and refined carbohydrates in these foods in terms of threatening our metabolic health - and rightfully so.
But there’s another threat associated with these and other foods that is equally important. And that’s the type of oils they contain. In this episode of The Empowerin...
2024-11-2557 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersEnsuring Your Brand is Culturally Relevant with Joanna Hutchins of Royal GreenlandJoanna Hutchins, EVP, Marketing, Innovation & Sustainability at Royal Greenland, the world's largest wild caught seafood company, reveals how to ensure that your brand is culturally relevant. We talk about her decades of experience leading global and local brands in Asia and other parts of the world, and how she helped fuel their success with deep understanding of local customers. Joanna shares lessoned learned from conducting customer insights research before launching the Dove brand in China that revealed the need for cultural adaptations to ensure both product and marketing relevance. She talks about the imperatives to create emotional connections with c...
2024-09-0936 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastHow Scents Can Improve Memory, Autism and Depression - with Dr. Michael Leon | EP 188🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
What can we do to improve our brains? This is clearly a topic that is central to our messaging. And we have focused on a variety of levers to pull, including exercise, sleep, dietary changes, nature, connection, etc. But we've now learned about a powerful input that has proven incredibly effective in improving brain function, especially in a variety pathological situations like cognitive decline, anorexia, depression, and even autism. This innovative a...
2024-09-0938 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastDon’t Wait Until It’s Too Late, Improve Brain Health Through Physical Exercise - with Louisa Nicola | E187🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Our lifestyle choices are fundamental as it relates to the health of our brains. Who knew? Well one person who knows this information and has done an amazing job getting this out to public awareness is Louisa Nicola, neurophysiologist, human performance coach and founder of Neuro Athletics, a human performance coaching firm that supports the highest performing athletes and executives in the world. This organization bring science-based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at...
2024-08-1938 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastHow Your Environment May Be Threatening Your Brain - And How to Fix It - with Dr. Austin Perlmutter | EP186🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Around 60 million people around the world have dementia. 300 million have depression, and billions of people are experiencing brain problems due to chronic stress. These conditions are partially preventable, but most people don’t know the steps to take to decrease their risk and protect their brains. It turns out that the place where our brains are at the highest risk for being damaged is actually in our homes, and that we have an incredible amo...
2024-08-0552 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastLooking At Microplastics & Inflammation’s Impact on Brain Health - with Jack Auty | EP 185🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Researchers around the world are looking at the role of a mechanism, inflammation, in what makes a good brain go bad, and specifically in diseases like Alzheimer’s. Dr. Jack Auty is a Tasmanian researcher who is focused on this process and is exploring a variety of inroads to inflammation, including, zinc deficiency, as well as the possible role of our ever-increasing exposure to microplastics in amplifying this mechanism.
Dr. Auty has...
2024-07-221h 00
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersUniting Brands and Fans with Eric Fernandez of Brazos Innovation PartnersEric Fernandez, Co-Founder & Partner of Brazos Innovation Partners, a tech commercialization company that invigorates the potential of marketplace ideas, reveals how understanding underlying emotions is a game changer for brands. We talk about the importance of looking below the surface of people's actions to determine the emotional motivations causing their behavior, and that it's not always what you would expect. Eric also discusses his comfort with leveraging emotion in brand development thanks to his career-long experience in sports marketing and media. He shares similarities between connecting teams with fans, and connecting brands with their audiences, and why marketers should...
2024-07-1632 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastLittle Empty Boxes: A Film of Love, Loss, and the Quest for Understanding Dementia - Max Lugavere | EP184🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
In this episode of The Empowering Neurologist Podcast, we had the profound pleasure of reconnecting with my longtime friend and now filmmaker, Max Lugavere, the creative force behind the deeply moving documentary Little Empty Boxes. Max, who is as articulate as he is passionate, took us through the deeply personal journey that led to the making of his film—a narrative woven from love, loss, and the quest for understanding dementia.
The genesis of...
2024-07-0839 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastReversing Alzheimer's: New Research Improves Cognition & Protects Brain Health - with Dr. Heather Sandison | EP 183🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed. Need I state that again? That is the subject of our podcast featuring an interview with Dr. Heather Sandison. Dr. Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor and a leading expert in neurodegenerative diseases. She has dedicated her career to understanding and reversing cognitive decline, with a particular focus on Alzheimer's disease.
In this episode, we will be discussing her groundbreaking new book, Reversing Alzh...
2024-06-2437 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastShould You Have a Total Body MRI Scan? The Science of Early Disease Detection - with Dr. Raj Attariwala | EP 182🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
There’s certainly a lot of interest these days in the idea of having a “total body MRI scan.” And with good reason. This turns out to be a highly sensitive study as it relates to detecting a variety of issues, even including early cancers.
I wanted to learn more about this technique so I traveled to Vancouver, Canada to meet with Dr. Raj Attariwala, developer of the Prenuvo Scan, a popular total body...
2024-06-0354 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastSimple Steps to Regain and Preserve Your Metabolic Health - with Dr. Casey Means | EP 181🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
In this installment in The Empowering Neurologist Podcast we are thrilled to have a very special guest, and longtime friend, Dr. Casey Means, co-author of the groundbreaking book, Good Energy.
Good Energy is not just a book; it's a movement. It invites us to reconsider our day-to-day choices and their profound impact on our body's energy systems. Dr. Means, a Stanford-trained physician, has beautifully woven her medical expertise with cutting-edge research to craft a g...
2024-05-2054 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastA Closer Look At Immune Health & Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat - with Dr. Jeffery Bland | EP 180🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Without question, a pivotal player in our health is the adequate and balanced functioning of the immune system. No matter what disease state you can consider, the immune system is playing an important role.
We now recognize that our metabolic health is hugely influential in determining the functionality of our immune system. As such, we know that our lifestyles influence metabolic health and therefore, with this understanding, we can influenc...
2024-05-061h 05The Empowering Neurologist PodcastExciting Developments in the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy - with Dr. Fernyhough & Dr. Calcutt | EP 179🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
As many of you are aware, much of our information that we present deals with problems of the brain and spinal cord. These have been described as being parts of the central nervous system. However, there is another part of the nervous system called the peripheral nervous system that is basically made up of the peripheral nerves.
Peripheral neuropathy is a term that describes an abnormality with peripheral nerves. This...
2024-04-221h 03
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersMeeting People Where They Are with Marcy Ullom of VitaGlideMarcy Ullom, CEO of VitaGlide, the manufacturer & distributor of the VitaGlide exercise and rehab machine for people with limited lower body movement, reveals how helping people starts with meeting them where they are. We talk about why it's so important to listen to customers, to understand to their goals, and to embrace their ideas. She shares that you not only need to hear what they are saying, but that you need to listen for the emotional undertone, which is even more telling about what they are striving to achieve. Marcy describes both the ambition and challenges she and her...
2024-04-1527 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastInside the Study That Reveals Promise for Treating Multiple Sclerosis with Stem Cells - with Dr. Stefano Pluchino | EP 178🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
In a groundbreaking development, an international team of researchers has unveiled a remarkable advancement in the fight against progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study, led by scientists from the University of Cambridge, the University of Milan Bicocca, and Hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in Italy, demonstrates the safety, tolerance, and long-lasting effectiveness of injecting a specific type of stem cell directly into the brains of patients living with progressive MS. This breakthrough paves the way for...
2024-04-0855 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastA Solution to the Alarming Drop in Testosterone Levels Worldwide: The Promise of TRT - Dr. Tracy Gapin | EP 177🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
In this episode of The Empowering Neurologist, we're diving into two topics that are gaining significant attention in the worlds of men's health and weight loss: the importance of testosterone replacement therapy and the emerging role of GLP-1 agonists in weight loss as well as in diabetes treatment. Joining us is an esteemed expert in this field, Dr. Tracy Gapin, a renowned urologist and men's health specialist.
Why is this topic so crucial...
2024-03-2551 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersShifting from Tech-Speak to People-Centric with Brian Reed of Ascendco HealthBrian Reed is Co-Founder and CEO at Ascendco Health, the first surgical asset management platform built for operational efficiency and quality across every hospital department, reveals the value of focusing you brand on people over product technology. He shares details about how the Ascendco brand has evolved, incorporating the discipline of resisting the urge dwell on tech-speak in favor of being people-centric. We talk about the impact this shift has on brand messaging, marketing and customer experiences. Brian describes his team's commitment to supporting their community of Sterile Processing Leaders by arming them with data and insights that elevate...
2024-03-1132 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Autoimmune Cure: Healing the Trauma & Triggers that Turn Your Body Against You - Dr. Sara Gottfried | EP 176🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
Hello everyone. I am delighted to let you all know about this episode of The Empowering Neurologist. We discuss fundamentally important new book, The Autoimmune Cure, by one of my dearest friends on the planet, New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Sara Gottfried.
In this interview, Dr. Gottfried enlightens us as to what is really underlying the vast array of autoimmune conditions. Yes, we do get into the weeds, but the information...
2024-03-1146 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastReplacing Fructose with Allulose: Exploring the Science Artificial Sweeteners - Dr. Johnson | EP 175🧠Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
With so much discussion these days centered on metabolic health and issues like overweight, obesity, diabetes, and the downstream consequences of these health challenges, I think it's important to spend some time looking at what may be one of the pivotal causes of metabolic disturbances, the consumption of fructose sugar.
As such, I reached out to Dr. Richard Johnson, a world’s authority on the role of fructose in human metabo...
2024-02-2659 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersBalancing Emotions in Healthcare Spaces with Travis Tyson of Cleveland ClinicTravis Tyson, Director of Planning at Cleveland Clinic, an academic nonprofit medical center consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the world, reveals how to design healthcare spaces to balance emotions and accelerate healing. We talk about ways to gather insights from patients and caregivers that inform architectural projects. He describes examples of spaces that he helps create across the 39 million square feet of Cleveland Clinic's properties, which are designed to balance emotions. Travis shares how important it is to gather insights for design plans from a variety of perspectives, so that you can accommodate the various...
2024-02-1333 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastCan This Wearable Device Reduce Stress? A Deep Dive into the Apollo | Dr. Dave Rabin - EP 174Interested in an Apollo device? Click the following link and use code PERLMUTTER for a 15% OFF discount. https://apolloneuroscience.pxf.io/c/4460811/1861953/12331
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Clearly, we've communicated a lot of information indicating that it's really fundamentally important for our health and ability to resist disease that we gain control over things like anxiety, lack of restorative sleep, lack of exercise, and certainly make other good choices like eating appropriately as well. These...
2024-02-1251 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastYour Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and Neurological Health | Ivy Ross & Susan Magsamen - EP 173To save 15% off an Apollo device, click THIS LINK and use code PERLMUTTER at checkout.
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One area that we spend a lot of time exploring focuses on the role of lifestyle choices as they relate to brain, health, functionality, and resistance to disease. I have to admit, over the years I have perhaps somewhat neglected a very important tool that offers up incredible utility as a relates to...
2024-01-291h 02