Elizabeth Ricker: “Brains are not well-designed for trying to function on too little sleep.”

Ricker, a neurohacker and MIT and Harvard-trained brain researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to upgrade your brain in 15 minutes a day, plus:

- How to make habits actually stick

- Why women are more productive in a warmer temperature

- How to boost creativity

- The best type of exercise for cognitive performance

- Why you should track your micros, not just your macros 

Referenced in the episode:

- Ricker's book, Smarter Tomorrow.

- Download Cronometer.

- Carol Dweck, Ph.D., on developing a growth mindset.

- A study showing aerobic and resistance exercise together can boost brain power.

- Apps to track your mental health through typing patterns such as BiAffect, Mindstrong Health, and Neurametrix.

- Correction: Around minute 29:00, there is a mention of coffee and l-theanine, but that should have been "caffeine." A cup of coffee has around 100 mg of caffeine. If you are going to use l-theanine and caffeine, please do not take this as a literal dosage recommendation and instead consult a doctor to find a safe dose for your personal health profile. 

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