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The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Achievement Trap That Makes You Feel Replaceableš§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter's newsletter at: https://www.drperlmutter.comSponsors & Special OffersEVY ā Go to https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter to get 10% off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Memory Air ā Go to https://www.memoryair.com and use code PERLMUTTER for 15% off, free shipping and a 60-day money back guarantee.Brain Defenders ā Dr. Perlmutter's groundbreaking new book is now available! Discover how to protect your brain and future health: https://www.braindefenders.comAbout This EpisodeYou can be succes...
2026-10-131h 01The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Diet Linked to Up to 50% Lower Dementia Risk | Dr. Austin Perlmutter | E227š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter's newsletter at:ā www.drperlmutter.comā . āļø š±EVY - Go toā https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutterā to get 10% off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Memory Air - Go toā www.memoryair.comā and use code PERLMUTTER for 15% off, free shipping and a 60-day money back guarantee.====Dr. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available! Discover how to protect your brain and future health - grab your copy today at ā https:/www.braindefenders.comā .====Your food contains far mor...
2026-09-2955 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastI Asked AI Actress Tilly Norwood What Happens When AI Becomes Smarter Than Us | E226š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter's newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļø š±EVY - Go to https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter to get 10% off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Memory Air - Go to www.memoryair.com and use code PERLMUTTER for 15% off, free shipping and a 60-day money back guarantee.====Dr. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available! Discover how to protect your brain and future health - grab your copy today at https:/www.braindefenders.com.====She's neve...
2026-09-171h 01The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe ALS Case Challenging What Neurology Thought Was Impossible with Dr. M. Marc Abreu | E225š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš± Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - Go toĀ https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutterĀ Ā to get 10% off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Memory Air - Go to www.memoryair.com and use code PERLMUTTER for 15% off, free shipping and a 60-day money back guarantee.====Dr. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available! Discover how to protect your brain and future health - g...
2026-09-1556 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastWhy You Feel Older Than Your Labs Say You Are with Dr. Will Cole | E224š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr.Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ā š± Thank you to our sponsors:EVY - https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutter and the code perlmutter26 will be auto-applied to your order to get 10% off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).3X4 Genetics - https://3X4genetics.com/DrPerlmutter for a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available! Discover how to protect y...
2026-09-0153 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastWhy Womenās Brain Fog Gets Dismissed with Dr. Nicole Beurkens & Emma Heming Willis | E223š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±====Dr. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available! Discover how to protect your brain and future health - grab your copy today at https://drperlmutter.com/books/brain-defenders/.====What if one of the most important windows for protecting womenās brain health happens decades before Alzheimerās symptoms ever appear?On this episode of The Empowering Neurologist, we explore the growing conversation around women, hormonal transition, and long-term brain health with two guests bringing very different, and dee...
2026-08-191h 01The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Hidden Stress Response That's Hijacking Your Brain with Dr. Scott Sherr | E222š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš± 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/DrPerlmutter for a special offer when you sign up to decode your genetics and get personalized, science-backed health recommendations.====Dr. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how to protect your brain and...
2026-08-0459 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Metabolic Switch That Turns Your Brain Against Itself | E219š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter's newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±====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 everything you've been told about Alzheimer's, that it's caused by sticky plaque building up in your brain, is missing the real story? In this episode, Dr. David Perlmutter makes the case that the true driver of neurodegeneration isn't plaque at all. It's...
2026-07-2831 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastWhy Removing Amyloid From the Brain Isn't Enough to Stop Alzheimer's with Dr. Jonathan Fellows | E220š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš± 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. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how to protect your brain and futu...
2026-07-2453 minThe Empowering Neurologist Podcast87% of Parkinson's Cases Have No Genetic Cause: It's in Our Environment with Dr. Ray Dorsey | E219š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±Thank you to our sponsors:EVY -Ā https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutterĀ 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. Perlmutterās groundbreaking n...
2026-07-081h 06The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe AI That Caught What Every Doctor Missed ā Genome-Powered Medicine Is Here with Dr. Don Brown | E218š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±Thank you to our sponsors:EVY -Ā https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutterĀ 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...
2026-06-2355 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastWhy Your Brain Feels Broken: The Metabolic Truth Behind Burnout and Depression with Dr. Robin Berzin | E217š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com.āļøš±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. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how to protect your brain and future health - reserve your copy toda...
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The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Laws of Thought: What AI Reveals About the Human Brain with Tom Griffiths, PhD | E216š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±====Thank you to our sponsors:EVY -Ā Go to https://www.optoceutics.com/perlmutterĀ to get $200 off & free shipping (90 days risk-free).Ā 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. Perlmutterās 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 | E215š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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...
2026-05-1251 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastRewiring Connection: How Friendship Shapes the Brain and Heals the Mind with Barnet Bain | E214š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 PodcastYouāve Been Pooping All Wrong (And Itās Affecting Your Brain) with Dr. Trischa Pasricha | E213š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 | E212š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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? Letās Challenge This Idea with Dr. Andrew Koutnik | E211š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 Alzheimerās Drug with Dr. Majid Fotuhi | E210š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 | E209š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 | E208š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 | E207š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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 | E206š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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. Perlmutterās groundbreaking new book, Brain Defenders, is now available for pre-order. Discover how t...
2026-01-0657 min
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 Ā Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are on the rise ā 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...
2025-08-1518 min
Coping 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...
2025-06-0140 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Stress Paradox: How to Harness Pressure for a Stronger, Healthier Life - with Sharon Bergquist | EP 196š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±Yes,Ā we need stress in our lives! Staying in our comfort zone may be doing us more harm than good. Thatās 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.Ā 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 195š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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:ā¢ Jeremy's personal experiences with being ghosted and mental healthā¢ How to reco...
2025-02-2330 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastIs Lifting Weights the Best Dementia Prevention? Muscleās Impact on Brain Health - with Dr. Austin Perlmutter | EP 194š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±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.Ā Tune in and learn about:ā¢ Attachment theory and its origins in childhoodĀ ā¢ Secure vs. insecure attachment styles and how they show up in dating, and which style ghosts the mostā¢ How to weed out potential ghosts in datingĀ ā¢ 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...
2025-01-2647 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastTreating Alzheimerās with Light and Sound - with Christian Howell | EP 193š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±Over the last several decades, itās been interesting to watch the progression of ideas for treating Alzheimerās change from focusing on brain chemistry to targeting the accumulation of proteins in the brain associated with the disease. Recently, thereās been exciting interest in studying how the brainās electrical circuits and rhythms change in Alzheimerās 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
2025-01-1247 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastRevolutionizing Mental Health: The Rise of Metabolic Psychiatry - with Dr. Georgia Ede | EP192š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
After decades of stagnation, the field of psychiatry is undergoing a transformative shift.
For 75 years, mental health issues were largely viewed as āchemical imbalancesā 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 psychiatryāa 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?Ā 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...
2024-12-2941 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastCancer Survivor: Resilience, Hope, & the Power of Integrative Medicine to Heal - with Dr. Jill Carnahan | E191š§ Ā Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
Tune in to The Empowering Neurologist Podcast for an Inspiring Conversation with Dr. Jill Carnahan, Author of Unexpected
Iāve just finished recording a very moving interview with Dr. Jill CarnahanāFunctional Medicine expert, speaker, and author. This was an unforgettable conversation about her new book, Unexpected. Dr. Carnahanās 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...
2024-12-1647 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastHyperbaric Medicine Revolution: Long COVID Relief & PTSD Discoveries - with Dr. Amir Hadanny | EP 190š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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...
2024-12-0138 minThe Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Seed Oil Scandal: Exposing the Hidden Dangers in Your Diet - with Cate Shanahan, MD | EP 189š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 thereās another threat associated with these and other foods that is equally important. And thatās 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 deepĀ 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 188š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 PodcastDonāt Wait Until Itās Too Late, Improve Brain Health Through Physical Exercise - with Louisa Nicola | E187š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 andĀ 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 | EP186š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 donāt 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 & Inflammationās Impact on Brain Health - with Jack Auty | EP 185š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 Alzheimerās. 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 | EP184š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 filmāa 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 183š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
Alzheimerās 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 182š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
Thereās certainly a lot of interest these days in the idea of having a ātotal body MRI scan.ā 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 181š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 180š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 179š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 178š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 177š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 176š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 175š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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 pivotalĀ causes of metabolic disturbances, the consumption of fructose sugar.
As such, I reached out to Dr. Richard Johnson, a worldās 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
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersStaying One Step Ahead to Create Brand Value with Jess Kessler of AudibleJess Kessler, Head of Content & Creator Marketing at Audible, the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling, reveals how anticipating what audiences will want creates brand value. She shares details about her role developing marketing campaigns and supporting works by creators, including steps taken to gather insights to inform marketing activity and evaluate campaigns to inform future ones. We discuss the importance of recognizing how fast audiences change and the benefits of staying ahead. Jess also shares how emotional connections with creators are formed and strengthened, especially when they show up authentically and give audiences more behind-the-scenes access to...
2024-01-1525 min
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastHealing Loneliness Through Creativity, Awe, and Connection - with Dr. Nobel | EP 172Get up to 53% off the P600 cookware and a FREE set of silicone utensils: https://chefsfoundry.com/DrPerlmutter
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2024-01-1552 min
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastPlastic Surgeon: The Secret to Holistic Anti-Aging and Youthful Skin - with Dr. Anthony Youn | EP 171š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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2024-01-0246 min
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastCalm your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Approach to Anxiety - with Dr. Uma Naidoo | EP 170š§ Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutterās newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. āļøš±
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2023-12-1946 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersMaking Inclusivity a Business Imperative with Kate Venne of Brady CorporationKate Venne, Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility at Brady Corporation, a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces, reveals why inclusivity is a business imperative. She shares details of her role representing the company externally and rolling out messaging internally to a global workforce of approximately 5,700 employees. We talk about why seeking input and understanding various viewpoints in the planning process is crucial, and the value of having a nuanced approach for communicating to best represent the perspectives of individual audiences. We discuss why a one-size-fits-all broad-brush approach doesn't...
2023-12-1126 min
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastA Sugar Substitute Thatās Good For You? The Science Behind Allulose - with Dr. Bikman | EP 169Get up to 53% off the P600 cookware and a FREE set of silicone utensils: https://chefsfoundry.com/DrPerlmutter
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Allulose as a sugar is getting a lot of well deserved attention. We are seeing some pretty remarkable science with respect to allulose as it relates to metabolic health and specifically, weight loss. I felt, as such, that it would be a good idea to interview Dr. Benjamin Bikman on the Empowering Neu...
2023-12-0452 min
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastHow to Master Your Melatonin and Optimize Your Sleep - with Dr. Deanna Minich | EP168Visit puritycoffee.com/empoweringneurologist for more information on Balance and use code PERLMUTTER for 30% off a one-time purchase of Balance. Applies to both 12oz bags and 5lb bags.
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Without question, melatonin may well be the most popular nutritional supplement that people are talking about these days, and with good reason. There is an extensive body of science that looks at the use of melatonin in humans and the results of the research a...
2023-11-2058 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersMarketing with Precise Emotional Drivers Insight with Esther-Mireya Tejeda of Anywhere Real EstateEsther-Mireya Tejeda, Chief Marketing Officer of Anywhere Real Estate, a global leader in residential real estate, with a portfolio of brands that includes Sothebyās International Realty, Corcoran, Coldwell Banker, CENTURY21, Better Homes & Gardens, and ERA, reveals why a precise understanding of consumer emotional drivers is essential for effective marketing today. She describes what she calls Emographics, the nuanced emotional profile of a consumer you get from neuroscience-based research, that is key to unlocking the consumer relationships marketers want to build. Esther-Mireya talks about why it's a false assumption that consumer behavior is mostly rational, and how we need to...
2023-10-1633 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersTalking with Users to Improve Digital Products with Lisa Richner of ExtendLisa Richner, Vice President of Product at Extend, a fintech company that turns your business credit card into a spend management platform. In this episode of Let's Talk Limbic Sparks, Lisa reveals how talking with users helps you iterate digital product improvements that really matter. She shares how wonderful it is to be part of a culture rooted customer obsession and curiosity, as it leads ongoing listening and ongoing improvements, so that the digital product can best serve those who use it. Lisa talks about the specific research methods she relies on, from interviewing clients to quantitative research, for...
2023-09-1826 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersApplying Sonic Insight to Brand Experiences with Steve Keller of SXM MediaSteve Keller, Sonic Strategy Director at SXM Media's Studio Resonate, supporting advertisers on SiriusXM, Pandora, and Soundcloud, reveals how sound informs brand perception and connection. He shares behavioral science expertise and the results of fascinating experiments with sonic stimulus to demonstrate its impact on what people convey and feel. We discuss how our instinctive emotional responses play an outsized role in our conscious thoughts and behavior. Steve shares research insight around the use of AI voice versus human voice and how each affects trustworthiness of the message, as well as research on diversity in voice casting. We also talk...
2023-08-1435 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersEvoking Feelings Through Interior Design with Gretchen of Gretchen Reinheimer DesignGretchen Reinheimer, Principal Interior Designer of Gretchen Reinheimer Design, who brings behavioral science to creating spaces, reveals how to uncover the way people want to feel as input to design. She shares many stories of designing spaces and the process that she goes through to envision the perfect environment for the people who will use it. We talk about bringing an evidence based design approach and an understanding of scientific research, to ensure that spaces are designed for comfort, utility and enjoyment. She details how she works with clients to create plans for the space, and how she works...
2023-07-1833 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersUnderstanding Consumer Behavior with Joe Sauer of SongtradrJoe Sauer, EVP of Marketing at Songtradr, the world's largest B2B music company, reveals how better understanding emotional and rational drivers of consumer behavior leads to brand preference. We talk about the importance of identifying both and why focusing on one without the other is insufficient, as so many of our decisions are a blend of the two. Joe shares why he became a relentless observer of human behavior and how behavioral science research has become accessible for any brand leader to bring into their work. We also discuss the importance of multi-sensory marketing, including music and sound...
2023-06-1236 min
Get the STUCK OutShort #2: Brain Energetics, Mitochondrial Health, Metabolism and LifestyleGet the Stuck Out Shorts Ā Your brain uses more energy (by weight) than any other organ in the body. Your 86 billion neurons each contain up to a million mitochondria, responsible for generating power to keep your thoughts and consciousness running. When things go wrong, we may be at higher risk for brain diseases. So how does this complex system work, and what might we be able to do to improve it? Dr. Austin Perlmutter explains. Ā Ā For a comprehensive + user friendly take on brain energy, Dr. Chris Palmer's "Brain Energy" book is gre...
2023-05-1314 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersInspiring People to Bring Joy to Those in Need with Leslie Koppel of RiseLeslie Koppel, Executive Director of Rise, a social services nonprofit in central New Jersey on a mission to assist local families and individuals in recovering from setbacks and achieving their full potential, reveals how inspirational it is to bring joy to others. She talks about why it's so emotionally motivating to help people feel relief and happiness, and how the one-on-one connections between the families in need, and Rise staff, volunteers and corporate sponsors, fuel an ever-increasing amount of community support. Leslie shares how the Rise brand has evolved in recent years by simplifying how it conveys its impact...
2023-05-0830 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersGuiding Brand Evolution with a Relational Mindset with Jonathan Rosen of CollaberexJonathan Rosen, Founder of Collaberex, a heart-centered peer advisory and professional development community, reveals why it's worth the effort for businesses to act with a relational mindset. We talk about how being nice, kind and empathetic is a competitive advantage, and why relationships matter no matter what size business you call on. Jonathan shares details about how he's evolved Collaberex over the years from being a transactionally-focused networking group, to being relationship-focused to help members achieve both emotional and transactional benefits. He points to leaning into his mission and values, combined with ongoing member feedback on they type of...
2023-04-1032 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersKeeping People Coming Back for More with Rob Principe of Scratch Music GroupRob Principe, Founder and CEO of Scratch Music Group, which includes the Scratch DJ Academy and Scratch Event DJs, the largest corporate DJ booking company, reveals how better understanding why people buy your brand is key to stronger relationships and growth. We talk about the recent Scratch Event DJs brand evolution and Rob reflects on emotional insights that gave him a new way to think about the brand benefits that his clients care about the most. Rob shares behind-the-scenes details about the brand evolution process, including the biggest surprises from customer interviews, discussions that were happening among his team...
2023-03-1332 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersExchanging Energy Through Conversations with Maxine Cunningham of Pick My BrainMaxine Cunningham, CEO and Creator of Pick My Brain, the world's first knowledge sharing marketplace where smart, interesting and passionate people buy, sell and gift knowledge, reveals why conversations are energy and the beginning of anything that's possible. She shares how she was inspired to create Pick My Brain, and how it's become a platform and marketplace for people from anywhere to make their knowledge more available and accessible to anyone worldwide. We talk about the incredible things that can come from just a 30-minute conversation, and why heart-led emotion-based human connection is at the root of why we...
2023-02-1334 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersRespecting Cultural Nuances to Connect Authentically with Abby West of Amistad BooksAbby West, VP Editorial Director at Amistad Books, the most respected and storied African-American imprint in publishing, reveals why respecting deep cultural nuances is crucial for brands to authentically connect with diverse audiences. She shares her personal journey from reporter to editorial director, and how she is increasingly aligning her work with her personal values. We talk about the responsibility that brands leaders have when depicting a culture that they do not have direct experience with, and the impact of making someone feel like a transaction. Abby shares that people want to be seen, and how they will avoid...
2023-01-1433 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersNarrating the Discussion Among Brand Thought Leaders with Flavia Barbat of BrandingmagFlavia Barbat, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Brandingmag, an independent journal narrating the discussion around branding among thought leaders from across the globe, reveals what it takes to be a true thought leader. She shares how the core values and high standards that she sets for Brandingmag continuously elevates the publication's ability to provide insightful and useful how-to content to brand leaders. We talk about how Brandingmag editorial and marketing sets itself apart from others by providing long-form content, avoiding click-bait headlines, and not chasing vanity metrics, sacrificing fleeting transaction volume, for deeper readership relationships. We draw parallels between this approach...
2022-12-1344 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersBaking Kindness into Every Brand Experience with Karen Moffitt of Little Miss Moffitt Baked GoodsKaren Moffitt, Founder of Little Miss Moffitt Baked Goods, an online seller of homemade cookies, brownies, cake bars where kindness is baked into every bite, reveals how genuinely caring leads to a brand experience that is heartfelt and desirable to others. She shares how following her personal values and listening to customer feedback enables her to keep it fresh as the business grows. We talk about how Karen transitioned from her prior career to becoming a professional baker, and how the Little Miss Moffitt brand came to life - from the original logo design, to brilliantly written brand language...
2022-11-1423 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersConnecting Generations Through Family-Famous Recipes with Kim Caviness of Familia KitchenKim Caviness, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Familia Kitchen, a leading Latino recipes and food stories website on a mission to gather, celebrate and create the largest treasury of Latino family-famous recipes. Kim reveals how respect and authenticity creates enduring emotional connections, and how she's bringing these values into Familia Kitchen to preserve and share generational Latino family recipes, or what she calls Abuela recipes. We talk about the importance of seeking out and appreciating cultural nuances that reflect unique and genuine life experiences. Kim applies this to brands, sharing why marketing rooted in insight and instinct will be more effective...
2022-10-1030 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersChampioning Creativity to Solve Human Challenges with Liz Engelsen of ZavFitLiz Engelsen, Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer at ZavFit, a HealthTech start-up, and the first company to identify and address money-stress as a health issue, reveals how creativity, positivity and curiosity are the best ingredients to solving human challenges. Liz shares inspiration from her leadership roles in research, innovation and brand strategy, and now at a start-up focused on their wellbeing. We talk about how how asking the right questions, uncovering people's underlying motivations and addressing their emotions is so important. We also discuss how creativity, diverse perspectives and open-mindedness leads to ideas that solve big challenges in new...
2022-09-1242 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersElevating Creative Leadership in Marketing with Amy Belledin of ARMANDO CABRALAmy Belledin, Chief Marketing Officer of ARMANDO CABRAL, a menās luxury footwear brand, reveals how hybrid creative / strategy roles in marketing help brands scale big ideas to connect emotionally with consumers. She shares insights from her experiences as she moved from art director to creative director to creative strategist to chief marketing officer, across a variety of fashion, luxury and beauty brands. Amy talks about how she is influenced by art, and strives to create a culture and community around a brand that sparks emotional connection and brand affinity. We discuss how engaging people's hearts before their head bu...
2022-08-1531 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersStanding Apart by Prioritizing Customer Experience with Kish Melwani of ServiceByteKish Melwani, CEO of ServiceByte, a NY-based IT services company supporting businesses and homes with computer, network security and cloud support, reveals how a love for helping people and a values-based company culture leads to brand-differentiating customer experiences. He shares details about becoming an entrepreneur to solve typical IT support customer frustrations, and how his people make all the difference to create brand desire. He also shares how a recent brand evolution led to greater insight on why his customers remain loyal, how that insight informs brand language and marketing to attract others who are seeking the same benefits...
2022-07-1733 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersEmpowering Behavior Change with Cognitive Insight with Siobhan Mitchell of NoomSiobhan Mitchell, PhD Neuroscientist and Senior Director of Academic Research at Noom, the company helping people take control of their weight and health through behavior change, reveals the science behind how behavior change successfully becomes a long-lasting habit. She shares details about how she appliesĀ neuroscience understanding and research to inform the way that Noom helps people identify and achieve their underlying goals.Ā Siobhan describes why this neuro-based approach is more effective at empowering and motivating people to be in control of their choices while feeling good about they way they are living their life.Ā We talk about how her...
2022-06-1336 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersDemystifying Consumer Insights for Service Brands with Samantha Liss of Expert LinkSamantha Liss, CMO of VSE / Expert Link, a portfolio of psychic services and wellness brands, reveals why it's so important for service brands deeply understand their customers. She shares details about the many ways that her team gathers ongoing consumer input to understand how customers feel about their experience, and how those insights are used to improve experiences, strengthen emotional connections and drive loyalty. Samantha also sheds light on the emotional benefits of psychic services, and how each brand in her portfolio is designed to serve the unique preferences and desires of specific audience segments. If you are curious...
2022-05-0926 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersAccelerating Emerging Tech Product Adoption with Dominic Jones of AmazonDominic Jones, Senior Design Manager at Amazon responsible for developing new technologies for emerging retail experiences, reveals how addressing the emotional context of various user groups can lead to accelerated emerging tech adoption. We explore why users are not always as enthusiastic about emerging technology as its creators, how to overcome barriers to adoption, and what designers and marketers should consider to successfully launch new products and experiences that are made possible by emerging technology.Contact Info:Dominic Jones - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesdominich/Kevin Perlmutter - https://www.limbicbrandevolution...
2022-04-1134 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersChallenging Brands to Go Beyond Status Quo with Kim Christfort of Deloitte GreenhouseĀ®Kim Christfort, National Managing Director of Deloitte GreenhouseĀ®, where executives tackle tough business challenges, reveals what it takes to go beyond status quo to activate new opportunities and create differentiation that sparks brand desire and business growth. We explore why most business executives shy away from emotion inĀ business environments, despite the powerful role that it plays in people's decisions and behaviors, and how it can actually lead to the results they are striving to achieve.Contact Info:Kim Chistfort - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimchristfort/Kevin Perlmutter - https://www.li...
2022-03-1427 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersPrioritizing Brand Purpose and Peopleās Emotions with Dominik Prinz-Barley of GoogleDominik Prinz-Barley, Head of Brand Strategy at Google, reveals how the most desired brands evolve to play an increasingly valuable role in people's lives and society at large. He describes what it takes to become a beloved brand. We talk about the power of brand purpose as a guiding light for all brand activities. We also discuss why it's so important to deeply understand the people your brand serves, especially the emotions that move them into action.Ā Contact Info:Dominik Prinz-Barley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-prinz-barley-52202b33/Kevin Perlmutter - h...
2022-02-0823 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersCrafting an Insight-Driven Lifestyle Brand with Ray Li of SeneRay Li, Co-Founder and CEO at Sene, a brand on a mission to make custom clothing possible for everyone, reveals how deep consumer insights and an aspirational brand idea, enabled him to craft a loved lifestyle brand that people both relate to and desire. We talk about the value of understanding consumers, and how that leads to breakthrough brand experiences for the category and significant competitive advantages.Ā Contact Info:Ray Li - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayxli/Kevin Perlmutter - https://www.limbicbrandevolution.com/Limbic S...
2021-12-1531 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersDeepening Consumer Engagement in Retail with Phillip Raub of Model NoPhillip Raub, CEO at Model No. reveals what matters most in retail to deepen engagement with consumers. He shares how and why the future of retail will be led by brands that embrace a combination of emerging technology and human interaction. We talk about the best ways to learn about what customers desire, the biggest technological advancements that are revolutionizing retail, and the most important considerations to create incredible in-store experiences.Contact Info:Phillip Raub - https://www.linkedin.com/in/praub/Kevin Perlmutter - https://www.limbicbrandevolution.com/
2021-11-1434 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersCreating Brand Desire Through Design with Gregg Heard of SageGregg Heard, VP of Design at Sage, reveals how strong brand design leads to emotional connections, brand desire and business value.Ā Gregg shares design leadership principles that he's applied at companies like Phillips, AT&T, 3M and Sage. We discuss how you know when brand design is successful, and how design can create a beacon of inspiration and attraction for a company.Contact Info:Gregg Heard - https://linkedin.com/in/gregg-heard-031625Kevin Perlmutter - https://www.limbicbrandevolution.com/Limbic SparksĀ® is a registered trademark of Li...
2021-10-1134 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersBreaking Through in a Competitive Category with Joe McCambley of SaatvaJoe McCambley, Chief Marketing Officer at Saatva, reveals how to break through in a competitive category. He shares the perils of primarily focusing on rational benefits and relying on traditional ways of marketing, and why it's imperative to differentiate through emotional benefits. Joe discusses how a deep understanding of consumer insights can support the building of an emotional connection with consumers that meaningfully earns trust and grows business.Contact Info:Joe McCambley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemccambley/Kevin Perlmutter - https://www.limbicbrandevolution.com/...
2021-09-1336 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersUsing Empathy to Strengthen Brand Relationships with Ruth Gaviria of Elevate PrizeRuth Gaviria, Chief Marketing Officer of Elevate Prize, reveals why empathy is one of the most important traits that brands must embrace and how they use it to successfully strengthen relationships with customers and prospects.In this deep conversation, Ruth joins Kevin Perlmutter & Jasmine Moradi where we talk about the most meaningful brands in her life and why they matter to her.Ā Ruth shares that these brands demonstrate empathy, especially when there's a problem to be solved.Ā She reveals why empathy is so important in the process of evolving brands - both for understanding customers at a...
2021-08-0934 min
Get the STUCK OutAustin Perlmutter MD: Neuroplasticity, Depression, Psychedelics and DietNeuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change itself over the course of our lives. Impairments in neuroplasticity have been linked to depression, and many antidepressive therapies may actually work in part by boosting neuroplasticity. In this podcast we'll cover: -How neuroplasticity changes over the lifespan -The connection between impaired neuroplasticity and depression psychology -How neuroplasticity maps onto imaging studies in depresssion -How antidepressants may increase neuroplasticityĀ -How psychedelics may augment neuroplasticityĀ -How lifestyle modification including diet and sleep and exercise can improve neuroplasticityĀ I will be...
2021-07-2234 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersSpreading Joy with Culturally Relevant School Food at Red Rabbit with Rhys PowellRhys Powell, Founder and CEO of Red Rabbit, reveals how the Red Rabbit brand has evolved to stand for racial justice through food justice, by celebrating culturally relevant food in school cafeterias.In this full episode of Let's Talk Limbic Sparks, Rhys Powell, Founder and CEO of Red Rabbit, America's largest black-owned K-12 school food company, joins Kevin Perlmutter & Jasmine Moradi. Red Rabbit celebrates culturally relevant food in urban school cafeterias. We talk about how the Red Rabbit brand has evolved - from living its values, to being very specific in language and purpose - to...
2021-06-141h 00
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersImproving Marketing with Emotional Insight at Modern Acupuncture with Joan ArataJoan Arata, Modern Acupuncture Franchise Owner, reveals how she is applying a deeper understanding of emotional insight to create more effective marketing for her Modern Acupuncture clinics.In this of Let's Talk Limbic Sparks, Joan Arata, Franchise owner of Modern Acupuncture clinics in New York City and New New Jersey, joins Kevin Perlmutter & Jasmine Moradi. We talk about what matters most to Joan in her life and career, and how she is bringing all of her skills and experience from a career as a healthcare executive to being a franchise owner.Ā Joan shares why embracing emotional i...
2021-05-0942 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersFueling Brand Evolution with Emotional Insight at AT&T PAC with Michelle HolmesMichelle Holmes, VP of Marketing at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, reveals what values she brings into her work and how emotional insight drove the AT&T Performing Arts Center brand evolution. She also discusses why it's so important for Brand Leaders to apply emotional insight to brand strategy, and how a Limbic Sparks approach can be used to strengthen customer relationships and brand desire.Welcome to Let's Talk Limbic Sparks - where you'll hear from Brand Leaders about how they are tapping into emotional motivations to strengthen customer connections, create brand desire and drive...
2021-04-1142 min
Let's Talk Limbic Sparks with Brand LeadersEvolving Global Consumer Insights at PepsiCo with Stephan GansStephan Gans, SVP, Chief Consumer Insights and Analytics Officer at PepsiCo, reveals what values he brings into his work and how he is evolving Global Consumer Insights at PepsiCo to better understand emotional motivations, anticipate consumer behavior, strengthen customer connections and drive business growth.Welcome to Let's Talk Limbic Sparks - where you'll hear from Brand Leaders about how they are tapping into emotional motivations to strengthen customer connections, create brand desire and drive business growth.Ā In these talks,Ā Kevin PerlmutterĀ andĀ Jasmine MoradiĀ speak directly with Brand Leaders who are turning emotional insights into a compe...
2021-03-1740 min