Neuroscience
Racing Thoughts: Attention, Arousal and Getting Support
Understand several routes to racing thoughts, distinguish helpful brain models from diagnoses, and choose practical next steps for persistent problems.
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Mindfulness for Brains That Won't Sit Still
A neuroscientist's guide to mindfulness that actually works for restless, high-performance brains, grounded in decades of brain-mapping research.
If meditation hasn't worked for you, it's a mismatch, not a character flaw. This book rewires the approach for how your brain actually operates.
Head First with Dr. Hill
HeadFirst with Dr. Hill is a must-listen podcast for anyone looking to boost their brain power and achieve peak performance. Dr. Hill shares valuable insights and strategies for optimizing brain function and managing stress.
Ep6 - Mark Sisson on the Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen.
What is the Primal Blueprint, and why would an endurance athlete go “low-carb”? Let’s talk to the founder of the Primal Blueprint, Mark Sisson about this health and wellness approach to peak fitness, eating, and aging. Mark Sisson is an American fitness author and blogger, and a former distance runner, triathlete and Ironman competitor. Sisson finished 4th in the February 1982 Ironman World Championship. He has written several books, including The Primal Blueprint, which incorporates aspects of the Paleolithic diet. The Primal Blueprint is his fifth book. Sisson also blogs on fitness and health at his website, Mark's Daily Apple.
Ep2 - Movement and Athletic Training with Erin Cafuro Makenzie and Brian Makenzie
Who can be an athlete? Dr. Hill sits down with elite athletes and peak performance and movement coaches Brian Makenzie and Erin Cafuro Makenzie. They talk about Erin’s training during the Olympics as well as Brian and Erin’s goals to help people understand their fitness and movement abilities.
Ep9 - The Whole Life Challenge and a CrossFit journey with Andy Petranek
Fitness expert Andy Petranek discusses how to build healthy fitness habits, the Whole Life Challenge and his early CrossFit entrepreneur journey. Andy Petranek is an athlete and CrossFit entrepreneur, cofounder of the Whole Life Challenge and the host of the WLC podcast.
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Dr. Hill as a guest on other podcasts, exploring the frontiers of neuroscience and biohacking.
About
Dr. Andrew Hill
Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist and pioneer in the field of brain optimization. With a passion for unlocking human potential, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience research and practical, everyday applications.
Expertise & Approach
- •Specializes in neurofeedback and brain training techniques
- •Develops evidence-based guides for cognitive enhancement
- •Focuses on holistic brain health and overall well-being
Dr. Hill's work combines rigorous scientific understanding with a compassionate, personalized approach. He believes that everyone has untapped cognitive potential waiting to be discovered, and that by understanding our own brains we can develop tools to reduce suffering and improve performance.
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Neuroscience
Tinnitus, Misophonia and Earworms: Different Sound Problems
Distinguish persistent tinnitus, reactions to specific sounds and musical imagery, with realistic explanations and appropriate routes to support.
Neuroscience
Daylight Saving Time: Sleep, Health and Your Body Clock
How clock changes affect sleep and circadian timing, what health studies can establish, and practical ways to prepare for the transition.
Get Into The Best Brain of Your Life
Use Dr. Hill's functional neuroscience experience to get the most out of your brain. From sport and performance to childhood development to gerontology, Dr. Hill has wide experience working with goals to improve human performance and reduce suffering.
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