Live Life in Motion

Today on the show, I talk with Dr. Kristen Willeumier. Dr. Willeumier is a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. She is a leading advocate for brain health and wellness and is the author of the book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance and Power.

From 2009-2016, Dr. Willeumier served as the Director of Neuroimaging and Clinical Research for the Amen Clinics, where she led the efforts to utilize imaging technologies to better understand the neurobiological issues underlying psychiatric disorders. In this capacity, she oversaw many pioneering studies, including a clinical research trial investigating the long-term effects of repetitive subconcussive impacts in National Football League players. Subsequent work focused on therapeutic approaches to rehabilitate brain function in athletes with mild traumatic brain injury and the application of machine learning algorithms to neuroimaging data to improve the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Willeumier holds a B.A. degree in psychology from Boston College, M.S. degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She conducted her graduate work in the laboratory of neurophysiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the laboratory of neurogenetics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She was a postdoctoral scientist in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she continued her work in neurodegenerative disease, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease. During her doctoral training at UCLA and Cedars- Sinai Medical Center she was awarded an NIH NRSA fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health. She has presented her work at national and international scientific meetings including the Society for Neuroscience and the Gordon Research Conference in Honk Kong, China.

Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D.

https://www.drwilleumier.com/

Biohack Your Brain:

https://www.amazon.com/Biohack-Your-Brain-Cognitive-Performance-ebook/dp/B086JXQ5LC

*Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Nina Vasan*

She has served as a healthcare advisor to the United Nations, the World Health Organization’s Director-General’s Office, and the Obama presidential campaigns. Dr. Vasan earned an AB in Government from Harvard College, graduating as one of Glamour Magazine’s Top 10 College Women, MD from Harvard Medical School, MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and completed Psychiatry Residency at Stanford School of Medicine, where she was Chief Resident.

Today on Live Life in Motion, I talk with Dr. Nina Vasan. Dr. Vasan is a psychiatrist and professor at Stanford, where she is the Founder and Executive Director of Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation. She is also the Chief Medical Officer at Real, a company that is reshaping the mental healthcare experience, while also improving the quality of care itself.

She has served as a healthcare advisor to the United Nations, the World Health Organization’s Director-General’s Office, and the Obama presidential campaigns. Dr. Vasan earned an AB in Government from Harvard College, graduating as one of Glamour Magazine’s Top 10 College Women, MD from Harvard Medical School, MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and completed Psychiatry Residency at Stanford School of Medicine, where she was Chief Resident.

*This is a two-part episode. Be sure to be on the lookout for episode 2 of my conversation with Dr. Nina Vasan*

Today on the podcast, I talk with Gary Player. One of the most legendary golfers of all-time, Gary is a champion many times over in golf but believes he is also a world champion in life itself.

We talk through many life experiences, the importance of love, his relationship with Nelson Mandela, success and adversity on the course, and much more. Hope you enjoy. Share with friends and family!

Today on the podcast, I talk with Kip Covington. Kip is a dentist turned sleep apnea / sleep disorder specialist. Kip started to learn that so many dental problems are caused or aggravated when we are compensating from poor breathing. He started learning from a vast variety of providers that he never imagined their worlds would collide. He has found his purpose and you can truly hear it in his voice when you hear him speak about it. Kip is changing lives for the better.

This is a topic and subject we all need to shed more light on. To find out more reach out to Kip on his website, https://scdentalsleep.com/ and he will get you started on the path to better sleep!

Today on the podcast, I talk with Vance Ferrigno. Vance is an Exercise Physiologist who works extensively on sports performance, general strength and conditioning and corrective exercise. Vance is passionate about movement and the importance of movement for the body for good health.

Vance’s background has included working with junior athletes at the local level, high school, and collegiate level to the professional level. Two notable names on his client list are Gold Glove shortstop Tony Fernandez and PGA Tour winner Bernhard Langer. He has co-authored a book entitled Training for Speed, Agility and Quickness. It has sold 200,000+ copies world-wide.

Today on the podcast, I talk with Dr. Molly Maloof. Dr. Molly is on a mission to radically extend healthspan, maximize human potential, and redefine health care using medicine, technology, education, & media. Her fascination with innovation permeates her concierge medical practice that is focused on providing personalized medicine to entrepreneurs, technology executives, investors, & celebrities in Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

Since 2012 she has worked as an independent advisor or consultant to over 42 companies throughout the world needing help with clinical strategy, scientific marketing, medical & market research, & product development. Dr. Molly has given her expert opinion on nutrition & human performance to Fuse Project, Egg Strategy, GSK, Mars Beverages, Bayer, Roche, Nature Made, Quaker, Red Bull, Soma Water, Thistle, & Chōsen.

Website:

https://drmolly.co/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co/?hl=en

Stephen Garcia played quarterback for the University of South Carolina from 2007 to 2011. During his time at the university, he was followed by controversy. Suspended multiple times, while also winning some of the biggest games in their history. We talk about life, the good, bad and what is on his horizon. His joy for life and the positive outlook he has is something we can all learn from. He currently works as a personal quarterback’s coach, working with kids in the Tampa area.