The Neuro Experience

Updated: 15 Jun 2025 • 309 episodes
www.theneuroexperience.com

This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous. Find Louisa on Instagram @louisanicola_

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What if the key to preventing chronic disease, Alzheimer’s, and even depression lies not in your genes—but in your gut? In this groundbreaking conversation, Louisa Nicola sits down with world-renowned epidemiologist and microbiome expert Professor Tim Spector (MD, King"s College London, co-founder of ZOE) to unpack dec

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Today,  I sit down with Dr. Nick Fabiano, MD, a resident psychiatrist, to explore the powerful connection between creatine supplementation and depression. We dive deep into current scientific evidence discussing how creatine, typically known for its athletic performance benefits, might significantly improve mental heal

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What if one simple change could slash your Alzheimer’s risk by 36%? In Part 4 of A Woman’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease, I uncover the hidden brain dangers of sleep loss, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn why disrupted sleep isn’t just exhausting, it’s accelerating cognitive decline. I’l

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I"m excited to share my conversation with Stuart Phillips, where we dive deep into muscle building science - a topic that generates endless debate on social media. As someone who struggles with gaining muscle despite consistent training, I was shocked when Dr. Christopher Gardner told me muscle growth is "10% nutrition

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Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease—especially during and after menopause? The answer goes far beyond age, and what I reveal in this episode might change how you think about your brain forever. In Part 3 of A Woman’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease, I uncover the hidden hormonal and genetic factor

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In this conversation with Dr. Christopher Gardner, we debunk a common nutrition myth—that we need massive protein to build muscle. You might know Dr. Gardner from his twin study featured on Netflix, which explores how diets affect our bodies. We discuss protein requirements, diet quality, and sustainable eating. Plus,

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