Would you trade your brain health for career wins? You might already be and you're not noticing it. It's in the way you push through the back-to-back meetings, rely on caffeine to stay sharp, and squeeze in rest when you can. Your brain is keeping score of that behavior, and if you keep doing it, your performance, energy, and health will slowly decline—even while you’re “succeeding.”

Today’s Happiness Squad Podcast episode is your chance to flip the script. Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Ryan Williamson about how you can actively protect your brain, extend your health span, and sustain peak performance—not just today, but for the decades ahead.

Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board-certified neurologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Transcend Health. Focused on brain health and longevity, he helps individuals optimize performance and build lasting legacies through evidence-based wellness strategies. His work includes a membership program, educational resources, and an upcoming book aimed at expanding his impact on health and success.

Things you will learn in this episode: 

• Why you have more control over your health than you think

• The four pillars of brain longevity

• How to manage chronic stress

• How to improve your sleep quality and why it matters

• How having a community helps you take control of your health

We’re all going to live longer—but how we live matters more than how long. If you’re ready to make the shift now, check out our full episode here: [link]

Resources:

• Transcend Health: https://transcendhealthgroup.com/ 

• Brain-Computer Interaction study by Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/publication/brain-computer-interaction-applying-minds-human-computer-interaction/ 

• Dr. Peter Attia: https://peterattiamd.com/ 

• Dr. Andrew Huberman: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ 

Books:

• Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Book by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia: https://a.co/d/dFKDGOX 

• Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/6TnTq5h