128- How to Feed Your Brain with Cavin Balaster

A few years ago Cavin Balaster was involved in a serious accident which left him in a coma with less than a 10 percent chance of survival which would have been in a vegetative state.  Flash forward to today and Cavin is not only able to lead a normal life but has also written a book about the experience.  Join us as Cavin tells his story and gives great insight on how he was able to support brain healing through nutrition and supplemental changes.    This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic Mushrooms.  Lion’s Mane is the only proven supplement to improve neurogenesis, the growth of new neurons.  Use code Muscle at FourSigmatic.com for 15% off of your order!   Time Stamps   2:00- The accident that changed Cavin’s life forever and the life changing research that he did as a result.   4:45- Giving your brain its best shot.  Cavin shares advice on how to encourage brain health.   9:30- How “under the table” nutrients helped Cavin’s brain start to restore function.   14:15- The importance of gut health for brain health.   21:45- Supporting neuroplasticity with supplementation.   24:00- The mindset of change.  Why the belief of “I can” is the most important piece of the puzzle.   30:00- How Cavin’s life practices have changed since his accident.   38:30- Pain is not good or bad, it is there to let us know what’s going on.  Cavin’s long road to recovery.   42:30- How to Feed a Brain- Cavin tells us about the book he wrote on his recovery process.   45:00- How to live your greatest life with your healthiest brain, Cavin’s tips for living a great life.   50:00- Is a ketogenic diet necessary to promote brain health?