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The Gravity DoctorsSerotonin: The Body’s Anti-Gravity Molecule - Ep 8Dr Brennan Spiegel (physician, gastroenterologist, and author of Pull) and Dr Lachlan Kent (cognitive scientist and founder of Mental Gravity) explore serotonin as a gravity-management molecule, reframing it not simply as a “happiness chemical,” but as a fundamental biological system that allows life to stand up, move fluids, regulate balance, and remain psychologically buoyant in a gravitational field.Together, Brennan and Lachlan unpack new research on serotonin’s role across the gut, cardiovascular system, lymphatics, vestibular system, reproduction, and mood—showing how 95% of serotonin is produced in the gut, in symbiosis with the microbiome. They trace serotonin’s evolutio...
2025-12-2018 minThe Gravity DoctorsBrennan's antigravity diet - Boost your serotonin with STACK TEN Ep 7Dr Brennan Spiegel (physician, gastroenterologist, and author of Pull) and Dr Lachlan Kent (cognitive scientist and founder of Mental Gravity) explore how diet, microbiome diversity, and serotonin production shape your capacity to stand up to gravity—physically and mentally.They introduce the Anti-Gravity Diet and Brennan’s STACK TEN framework, a simple, evidence-informed way to support the gut’s serotonin “factories” and improve whole-body gravity resilience. Along the way, they unpack how food, fibre, omega-3s, polyphenols, vagus-nerve activation, and mindful rest all participate in the body–mind system that keeps us upright and energised.Together, Br...
2025-12-0928 minThe Gravity DoctorsWhat's your Gravitype? Take the quiz to find out Ep 6In this episode, Dr Brennan Spiegel (physician, gastroenterologist, and author of Pull) and Dr Lachlan Kent (cognitive scientist and founder of Mental Gravity) dive deep into gravity resilience and introduce listeners to the new Gravitype Quiz—a wellness tool that blends biomechanics, neuroscience, and psychology to help people understand their personal relationship with gravity.Together, Brennan and Lachlan take the quiz live on the show and compare results, unpacking the three pillars of biogravitational health: gravity fortitude, gravity sensing, and mental gravity. Along the way, they explore back pain, dizziness, cold exposure, resilience, interoception, emotional balance, and ho...
2025-12-0149 minThe Gravity DoctorsMental Gravity: The hidden force shaping your mind and emotions - Ep 5Dr. Brennan Spiegel (Cedars-Sinai) and Dr. Lachlan Kent explore how gravity shapes not only our bodies but our minds. Through the lens of Cathy Freeman’s gold-medal run, they discuss mental gravity — the feeling of emotional “weight” and lightness that defines human experience.From Einstein’s relativity to embodied cognition and Cedars-Sinai’s virtual-reality therapy, they connect physics, psychology, and physiology to show how alignment with gravity may be the key to wellbeing. Topics include depression as a “mental gravity well,” glucose and perception, VR and levity, and how mindfulness, diet, and physical balance can help us stay...
2025-11-0331 minThe Gravity DoctorsHarnessing gravity to overcome chronic illness w/ Harmon Clarke - Ep 4In this uplifting and deeply human episode of The Gravity Doctors, Dr. Brennan Spiegel (Cedars-Sinai gastroenterologist and author of PULL) and Dr. Lachlan Kent (cognitive scientist and theorist of Mental Gravity) sit down with Harmon Clarke, a patient-turned-researcher whose remarkable recovery story illuminates the future of biogravitational medicine.From septic shock and 200 days in hospital to yoga teacher, breathwork practitioner, and health researcher, Harmon’s journey embodies resilience, creativity, and the healing power of re-engaging with gravity. Together, they explore how movement, inversions, virtual reality, and breathwork can transform pain and depression into buoyancy and balance — culminating in a...
2025-10-1345 min
The Armen Show455: Brennan Spiegel | Gravity and Health: A Deep Dive In “Pull”
In this episode of The Armen Show Podcast, host Armen Shirvanian welcomes back Dr. Brennan Spiegel to discuss his new book, ‘Pull,’ which explores the profound impact of gravity on our health and well-being. The conversation delves into the intersection of gravity, consciousness, and health, emphasizing the importance of maintaining physical resilience against the force of gravity.
Dr. Spiegel shares insights on the role of AI in healthcare, the gut-brain connection, and the significance of posture and balance. The discussion also introduces the concept of ‘gravitypes,’ a framework for understanding individual relationships with gravity and how they affect m...
2025-10-0700 minThe Gravity DoctorsTop 10 Gravity Tips - Ep 3Biogravitational Medicine is a holistic approach to maintaining health in both body and mind. It's like a toolkit where you can find what works for you and your particular situation. Here are our top ten that work for most people most of the time. (As always, consult a doctor for personalised medical advice before attempting anything that might pose a risk to your physical or mental health, or for treatment of acute or chronic conditions. The information here is for educational and information purposes only.) Order Brennan's book "Pull" to learn more about how...
2025-09-3035 minThe Gravity Doctors'Pull' book preview - Ep 2Dr Spiegel has written a book about gravitational health called 'Pull' on the wide ranging themes underpinning this podcast - gut health, mental gravity, serotonin, the inner ear, the body's pumps and tubes, the gravitostat, and many more. The hosts take a tour through the world of biogravitational medicine by telling the story of what inspired the book, where the science is heading, and how people can apply the principles in their daily lives.Order Brennan's book "Pull" to learn more about how gravity shapes your health in both body and mind via his personal personal website.
2025-09-1125 minThe Gravity DoctorsGut Feelings: The gravitational roots of the mind-body connection - Ep 1You know the feeling you get in your belly when falling on a rollercoaster? Ever wondered why we get similar gut feelings when we're "falling" in love? In this episode, Brennan (a gastroenterologist) and Lachlan (a cognitive scientist) talk about how gravity shapes gastrointestinal function and what relation gut feelings have to physical and mental health. They discuss Brennan's viral scientific paper, "Gravity and the Gut: A Hypothesis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome" and Lachlan's breakthrough theory of the mind called "Mental Gravity", and the connections between their shared ideas. Conditions like IBS often lead to anxiety and depression, which a...
2025-09-0927 min
The SmartB Sports Update#122: Galvin’s Tigers Exit Ignites Drama, Panthers’ Title Hopes Fade, and McIlroy’s Masters Triumph - SmartB Sports Update PodcastsodeEpisode 122 of the SmartB Sports Update Podcast dives into a whirlwind of sports action! Lachlan Galvin’s shock decision to leave Wests Tigers at the end of 2026 sets off chaos—demoted to NSW Cup after senior players, including Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva, confront coach Benji Marshall, refusing to play with him. Galvin’s manager slams Marshall’s coaching in a fiery meeting with the Tigers’ CEO, while Luai and Turuva take aim at Galvin on social media. Phil Gould is accused of using his media influence to lure Galvin to the Bulldogs, and Paul Kent reports a Parramatta deal is ne...
2025-04-171h 51
Kenty - Paul Kent NRL PodcastGalvin’s next club all but confirmed NRL news 15/4/25 | Kenty Blitz EP022KENTY BLITZ! Monday to Thursday daily hit of NRL news with Paul Kent. Today Kenty breaks the news on Lachlan Galvin’s next club and dives further into the young half's decision to leave the club that developed him. How do the NRL wrangle back some control over the shambolic player movement rules and where does Benji Marshall go from here as a head coach? Listen in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1529 min
Kenty - Paul Kent NRL PodcastGalvin stuns Tigers with $6m snub, Bulldogs emerge as shock contenders as Roosters ruled out and meet the NRL’s most unlikely marathon man. NRL news 14/4/25 | Kenty Blitz EP0021KENTY BLITZ! Your Monday to Thursday daily hit of NRL news with Paul Kent & James Phelps. The boys discuss Lachlan Galvin’s stunning decision to snub the Tigers and put himself on the open market. We reveal who is in contention to snare his signature and discuss the fallout at Concord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1430 min
Women’s Football HubS & C series Lachlan Mackenzie Creating the right culture for athletic developmentCreating the Right Culture for Athletic Development
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Lachlan Mackenzie, a strength and conditioning and sports science specialist who works with the female high performance football program at the University of Wollongong and the South Coast Flame club.
Lachlan discusses:
[00:01:29] The limitations of the term "strength and conditioning" and why "athletic development" may be a better framing
[00:03:28] The gender dynamics and culture in gym environments, and how to create more equitable spaces
[00:06:53] The culture shift Lachlan is helping drive...
2024-09-2723 min
Women’s Football Hub#010 S & C Series - Lachlan Mackenzie - Creating the right culture for athletic developmentCreating the Right Culture for Athletic Development
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Lachlan Mackenzie, a strength and conditioning and sports science specialist who works with the female high performance football program at the University of Wollongong and the South Coast Flame club.
Lachlan discusses:
[00:01:29] The limitations of the term "strength and conditioning" and why "athletic development" may be a better framing
[00:03:28] The gender dynamics and culture in gym environments, and how to create more equitable spaces
[00:06:53] The culture shift Lachlan is helping drive at South Coast Flame, prioritizing resources for the women's side of...
2024-09-2723 min
The Sideline Story: Rugby League PodcastEpisode 123 | "Beware the 50-point Curse"TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Guildy watches Group Nine Wagga Roos v Gundagai Tigers
04:26 - Off-field news: Paul Kent fired, WWE release Xyon Quinn, Burleigh Bears win 130-0, RIP Terry Hill.
11:23 - Episode Overview
13:47 - “Who’s in Clarkie’s Bin?”: Paul Kent
17:55 - TSS Tipping & Supercoach Leagues: Round 8
20:20 - NRL Round 8: Bulldogs in top 8 for first time since 2017; Lachlan Ilias to Bulldogs?
25:20 - NRL Round 8: Titans def. Warriors (GC first win; Jett Cleary signs with NZ)
32:26 - NRL Round 8: Roosters def. Dragons...
2024-04-291h 50
Man That Can with Lachlan StuartPack-A-Day Smoker to Endurance Athlete with Kent Ohori #370Message me your 'Takeaways'.Even though health and fitness can be a bit underrated when it comes to thinking of ways to achieve wellbeing, those can be effective to bring about a strong feeling of empowerment, given that they both involve a constant pushing of our boundaries. There are many tools for wellbeing such as physical exercising, therapy, meditation, and a healthy nutrition. It’s key to find out which of them work best for you, bearing in mind that going 100% deep on just one of them may not be the ideal way to go. Ins...
2022-03-131h 00
The Hard Problem by Jesse WintersThe River of TimeKey References:
Lachlan Kent and Marc Whitmann 'Time Consciousness: The Missing Link in Theories of Consciousness' 2021
Jesse Winters 'The Temporally-Integrated Causality Landscape: A Theoretical Framework for Consciousness and Meaning' 2020
2021-07-2419 min
NRL 360NRL 360 - Walker vs. Lewis unpacked & Revolution at Canterbury: Can it work? - 19/07/21Catch up on all the Rugby League news from NRL360, Monday the 19th of July, with new host Yvonne Sampson and of course, Paul Kent. Phil Rothfield and James Hooper join the NRL 360 Panel to discuss one of the most bizarre passages in rugby league history between Cody Walker and Lachlan Lewis, as well as the revolution at the Canterbury Bulldogs. Oh and there is chat around whether or not the South Sydney Rabbitohs can actually win the Premiership. For more of the show tune in on Fox League CH 502 or stream full episodes on...
2021-07-1935 min
Talent Talk with Andrea RossConnectedGroup Recruit4Good {Ep 46}Meet Mathew Gollop, Managing Director for ConnectedGroup based in Hong Kong, who believes giving back to others is non-negotiable. Originally from Canterbury in Kent, UK, Mathew spent four years with Hays placing temps in Romford to spending the next 20 years in Hong Kong leading ConnectedGroup.
Mathew will share his experience of building a values-based culture that places candid, creative, and connected key core values that drive decisions and boost employee recruitment and retention.
Since 2018 ConnectedGroup have been supporting a social impact initiative called Recruit4Good that is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to provide a job board and career portal...
2021-06-211h 06
Historical FrictionsEp. 13 - The Pull of the StarsWelcome to Historical Frictions, a historical fiction podcast, where we delving into the nitty-gritty of history, fiction, and everything in between, hosted by Hilary, Tess, and Lachlan.
This week Hilary read the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic in the novel The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue. As you will hear, this book does a lot of things, through the perspective of its protagonist Nurse Julie Power. Set in a Dublin Hospital, on a Lying in Ward for mothers with influenza, the book contains many similarities to our current COVID-19 world.
Trigger...
2020-12-0100 min
DTong Radio Indie Music Showcase#NewMusicFriday on #dtongradio - Powered by DwayneJMusic.comThe BEST Indie Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, Reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:https://dwaynejmusic.comhttps://www.brandyjanell.comhttps://www.farrellsdaughter.comhttps://www.true-solidarity.comBoo'tay Leggingshttp://kck.st/2J4Pdon'On the Offensive' by Karen Stollznowhttps://amzn.to/3...
2020-11-141h 27
Rugby PickEmSuper Rugby AotearoaThe 2020 rugby calendar has been chaotic, but lucky for us Super Rugby in New Zealand is back in business. We had Mickey Bateman in studio to talk everything kiwi rugby.
Mickey played his high school rugby at King’s College in south Auckland (a short drive from epic rival St. Kentigern College (St. Kent’s) He was lucky to share the field with some NZ rugby legends who are now thriving at the top level.
Shoutout to Mickey’s Meals who had been supplying the Colorado Raptors with meals each day. Due to the unfortunate pandemic and the cancelled MLR season...
2020-06-2154 min
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events#80 Recap F2W 113 Previews, Polaris 10, CJJ Worlds 135, Finishers 9, SOGI 2This week on the show Main and Austin recap the weeks professional Brazilian Jiujitsu events and grappling news. Check the new section off with some talk about Keenan Cornelius versus Nicholas Meregali that was announced earlier in the week for third coast grappling. We’re really excited to preview this match up in the future. After that we talk about the ADCC Asian trials footage that came out later last week after the show. Talk a little bit about Lachlan Giles, Robert Whitaker, and other ADCC trials stand outs. Then we move into the MMA news sec...
2019-05-211h 02
Desert Island DiscsWendy Cope, poetWendy Cope is one of England’s most popular and widely-read contemporary poets. Wendy was born in Erith, Kent. Her father was 29 years older than her mother and she was sent to boarding school at the age of seven. Although English was her favourite subject at school, in a bid to defy her English teacher’s expectations, she read history at Oxford. Following graduation she became a primary school teacher.After the death of her father in 1971, Wendy entered psychoanalysis in 1973 and turned to writing poetry. Having attended evening classes in creative writing, one of her...
2019-01-2740 min